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Those who visit Ladakh are usually adventure-seekers looking for the next high-altitude thrill, but we wanted to focus more on the zen side of things. Rich in culture, scenery and history, Ladakh is a treasure trove of wonders hidden away in a remote part of the world. After a start in Delhi, we'll visit mountain villages, valleys, and Hindu and Buddhist temples along the road to Leh. If you're looking to break a sweat after all, try rafting or hiking amongst other pulse-racing activities, but we totally understand if you'd rather just lay back and let the culture of the region soak right in.
- Travel Style : Classic
- Service Level : Standard
- Physical Grading : 3 - Average
- Merchandising : Planeterra Project
- Trip Type : Small Group
- What's Included:Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Walking tour with a guide from the G Adventures-supported Delhi Streetkids project. Old and New Delhi tour. Orientation walk of Dharamsala with temples of Masrur. Bhagsunag visit and hike. Old Manali Manu Temple and Hidimba Temple visits (Manali). Kardang Monastery (Keylong). Shey Thikse and Hemis Monastery visits. Gya village and Miru village visit. Stok Palace and museum visit. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Highlights:See Delhi from a new perspective with a former streetkid-led walking tour, learn more about Tibetan culture in Dharamsala, soak in the dramatic mountain scenery, visit small villages and beautiful temples.
- Itinerary Disclaimer:While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
- Important Notes:1. CULTURE
India is a country which is very different to anything you will have experienced before. Although this means it is not the easiest place to travel, this is also what makes it so special. Pollution, poverty and the crowds can result in initial culture shock but should be seen as an exciting new challenge. During our time here we have come to love this large and wonderfully different country but we know that we should always expect to encounter some difficulties along the way.
In India there are very different attitudes to time keeping, public cleanliness, privacy and service. Trains will sometimes be late, plumbing can sometimes be temperamental and power will often just vanish. Optimistic menus turn out to have only one dish available and everyone, just everyone, will want to know your name. If you are able to travel with a lot of patience and a healthy sense of humor, then we know that you - like all of us - will be captivated by what India has to offer.
Depending on the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between June 18th to July 17th, 2015. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. Only about 20% of Indians are Muslim, but it is important to note that there may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan. Generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-muslims throughout the day. It is important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan in predominately Muslim areas of India. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
- Group Leader Description:All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
- Group Size Notes:Max 15, avg 10.
- Meals Included:13 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Meals:Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Vegetarians will be able to find a huge range of different foods - India is vegetarian heaven. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
- Transport:Plane, private van, walking.
- Local Flights:All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Please Note: Only 1 piece of luggage that weighs up to 15kgs will be permitted on our internal flights in India. For any extra weight the airline may charge an additional fee at the time of check-in.
- Solo Travellers:We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
- Accommodation:Hotels (8 nts), guesthouse (5 nts), permanent camp (1 nts).
- Joining Hotel:For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
- Joining Instructions:If this is your first trip to India an arrival transfer is recommended. The arrival transfer will be provided by our G Adventures-supported project Women on Wheels. This program provides safe and reliable transport for travellers, while providing a dignified livelihood for a local woman from a resource poor community. You will be greeted by a trained driver from the project with a G Adventures sign with your name on it. Please check carefully once you exit the baggage hall as there seem to be hundreds of people waiting outside in the arrival area. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our transfer representatives in Delhi. Our airport representatives can be reached at the Sakha Call Centre at +91 92787-08888.
Taking a taxi from New Delhi airport is convenient, but taxi drivers are famous for tampering with their meters and overcharging. Use the prepaid taxi service offered at the airport. You can make the arrangements at designated counters outside the baggage-claim area of the domestic terminals and international terminal. Unfortunately scammers have set up similar services, so make sure the counter is operated by the Delhi Traffic Police. Your destination, the time of your arrival and the amount of luggage determine the rate, which you pay in advance at the counter, but should be between INR200-300. Take the receipt and locate your assigned taxi. Taxis are black with yellow tops and have yellow number plates. Once you get into the taxi, don't give the driver the payment slip until you reach your destination. If the driver demands more rupees, politely refuse, although if they have driven safely, you may like to tip INR10-20.
Be aware also, of touts at the airports, even at hotel-reservation counters. They may try to trick you into booking a hotel room by claiming that your prior reservation is invalid. Ignore them.
Your CEO will contact you at the hotel on Day 1 and make sure you are settled comfortably. If you arrive late, they will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning. Your CEO will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive some general and specific information about aspects of the trip.
- Arrival Complications:We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible. If you have a pre-booked transfer, and you have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
- Emergency Contact:Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
If your call is specifically concerning Airport Transfer complications please call our local G Adventures Transfer providers directly at:
New Delhi Airport:
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- What to Take:What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as you are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 minutes with your bag which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in home stays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.
- Packing List:-Passport (with photocopies)
-Travel insurance (with photocopies)
-Airline tickets (with photocopies)
-Debit or credit card (see personal spending money)
-Cash in USD
-G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and - Required visas or vaccination certificates
-Day pack for daily personal items
-Locks for bags
-Wet wipes
-Sunblock/Sun hat
-Alarm Clock
-Insect Repellent
-Reusable water bottle
-Ear plugs
-Small towel
-Money belt
-Sturdy walking shoes/Sport sandals
-Hiking pants/track pants
-Waterproof backpack cover
-Rain jacket or poncho
-Reading/writing material
-First-aid kit
-Rehydration powder
-Long pants/jeans
-Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
-Thermal base layer
* Note: During the colder months (Oct-Apr) the mountains can be very cold, so please make sure you pack warm clothes.
- Laundry:Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
- Visas and Entry Requirements:Please note that visas for India are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. For the most up to date information please check your governments foreign ministry website or with you travel agent as rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself. For most travellers there will probably have an embassy and consulate in the country that you live in.
Standard Indian tourist visas are good for 6 months with multiple entry and exits. VISA IS NOT AVAILABLE AT PORT OF ENTRY AND must be obtained in advance.
For nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan and Bangladesh if you are planning on entering India multiple times in a two month period will need to get special authorization.
a) If you are already in India you must register with FRRO (Foreign Regional Registration office).
b) If you are still outside of India you must advise consulate or embassy at time of visa application of your plans. You will need to provide supporting documents which includes airline tickets.
- Spending Money:Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
- Money Exchange:As currency exchange rates in Asia fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com As of Feb 2012 the exchange rate for INDIA was 1 USD = 49.00 INR (Indian Rupees). There are many ATM machines that accept both Visa and Mastercard but these are limited to major cities. Major credit cards are accepted in most shops but they may charge a 2-4% transaction fee.
- Emergency Fund:Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
- Tipping:It is customary in Asia to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected - though not compulsory - and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from USD1-2 per person per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline USD20-30 per person, per week can be used.
- Optional Activities:Delhi
- Akshardham Temple Visit (Free)
- Kangra Art Museum Visit
- Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts Show
- Norbulingka Institute Visit
- Rafting Excursion
- Mountain Biking
- Yoga and Meditation Classes
- Health:Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that sometimes we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. In Asia pharmacies tend to stock the same western drugs as you get at home but they are usually produced locally so please bring the full drug name with you when trying to purchase a prescription drug. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
- Safety and Security:Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards), have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling.
- Trip Specific Safety:We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage
- A Couple of Rules:Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of people in the sex trade is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they engage in any form of paid sex work.
- Travel Insurance:Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
- Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation:The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
- Local Dress:In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting small rural communities or visiting temples or mosques or other holy sites as this may restrict your entry.
India is very conservative and you should dress accordingly. As a general guideline shoulders and knees should be covered at all times. The wearing of shorts is not allowed as it will restrict your entry into buildings of a religious nature and family homes. A light water and windproof jacket is useful and a hat essential.
NB: During our trip there will be many opportunities for you to meet and "talk" with locals. One way to start any conversation is with pictures. We recommend that you bring some photos/postcards of your family, home, city or country where you live, animals peculiar to your country etc.
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- Minimum Age:You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
- International Flights:Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
- Max Pax:15
- Group Leader:Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Itinerary (15 days)
- 1
Arrive at any time.
- 2
Take a morning walk through the city with a young adult from the G Adventures-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project. Later, visit Old Delhi, explore the spice markets, and check out Jama Masjid and Connaught Place. Opt to visit Akshardham temple before boarding an overnight train to Pathankot Cantt.
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Arrive to Pathankot Cantt and continue by van to Dharamsala. Enjoy an orientation walk of the city and tour the temples of Masroor.
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Take a morning excursion to Bhagsunag. Later, enjoy free time with the option to visit the Norbulingka Institute, dedicated to preserving Tibetan culture.
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Enjoy the scenery during a long travel day on the road towards Leh. En route to Manali, explore Palampur, a green hill station surrounded by tea gardens and forests. Drive through the Kullu Valley in the Himachal Pradesh region, marvelling at the rivers, mountain villages, orchards, and forests.
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Enjoy visits to the old Manali Manu Temple and the Hidimba Temple. Spend a free afternoon exploring the area.
- 7
En route to Keylong, drive through the Rohtang Pass, known for its spectacular scenery. Spend the afternoon in Keylong exploring the town and visiting the Kardang Monastery.
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Depart on another scenic drive to reach Sarchu. Cross the Bara-lacha Pass before relaxing in a tented camp in the middle of the Himalayas. Enjoy one night in this remote location.
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Continue on, crossing the Zanskar Range, travelling through the Lachlung Pass and the Taglung Pass, to reach the town of Leh. Settle in and spend some free time visiting the town.
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Over the next four days, explore Leh and the surrounding region. Visit the Shey Thikse and Hemis Monastery, take a day trip to the Gya and Miru villages, and enjoy the scenic meadows on the way. Visit the Stok Palace and Museum. With free time, opt for a rafting excursion, take part in a yoga or meditation session at a nearby centre, or go mountain biking.
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Over the next four days, explore Leh and the surrounding region. Visit the Shey Thikse and Hemis Monastery, take a day trip to the Gya and Miru villages, and enjoy the scenic meadows on the way. Visit the Stok Palace and Museum. With free time, opt for a rafting excursion, take part in a yoga or meditation session at a nearby centre, or go mountain biking.
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Over the next four days, explore Leh and the surrounding region. Visit the Shey Thikse and Hemis Monastery, take a day trip to the Gya and Miru villages, and enjoy the scenic meadows on the way. Visit the Stok Palace and Museum. With free time, opt for a rafting excursion, take part in a yoga or meditation session at a nearby centre, or go mountain biking.
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Over the next four days, explore Leh and the surrounding region. Visit the Shey Thikse and Hemis Monastery, take a day trip to the Gya and Miru villages, and enjoy the scenic meadows on the way. Visit the Stok Palace and Museum. With free time, opt for a rafting excursion, take part in a yoga or meditation session at a nearby centre, or go mountain biking.
- 14
Catch a morning flight back to Delhi with some free time to explore the bustle of this capital city.
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Then again, Monster's Ball has a fair supply of false notes for its actors to hit. Directed by relative newcomer Marc Foster from a script by novices Milo Addica and Will Rokos, Monster's Ball rests its narrative in two milieus that have been done to death in motion pictures— prison and the racist south.
As Letecia's husband (flatly played by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs) heads to the electric chair, Foster draws the details of the last walk with a meticulousness that'll look all the more ponderous to audiences who have seen Dead Man Walking and The Green Mile.
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Just a reminder: A benefit for musician Kevin Junior will be held at the Lincoln Tap Room this Thursday night. Proceeds from the bash, which will include performances by singer-guitarist Phil Angotti and guitarist Ellis Clark from The Handcuffs among others, will go towards Junior's medical bills for an upcoming heart surgery. Junior is probably best known for his work with The Chamber Strings, but he's also a solo artist and has worked with Angotti and other musicians at live gigs around Chicago. He's scheduled to perform at the benefit. Show time is 9:00 PM. The Lincoln Tap Room is located at 3010 N. Lincoln Avenue. There's a $10 cover charge, and donations can also be made at the Friends of Kevin Junior fundraising site.
The Bangles' first CD of new material in seven years drops today, just prior to a 16-date American tour that kicks off in Philadelphia on October 1st. The schedule includes an October 10th date at The House Of Blues in Chicago. Sweetheart Of The Sun, a collection of 10 originals and two covers, is the first Bangles recording since their 1982 self-titled EP that doesn't include bassist Michael Steele. It has drawn favorable reviews from NPR and assorted blog sites. I've already submitted my take on the Sweetheart to the Illinois Entertainer, so hopefully it will run in the October issue.
Bangles fans in the Los Angeles area will have an opportunity to hear an acoustic set by the band and purchase signed copies of the new CD tonight from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Grove Barnes and Noble. Legendary disc jockey Rodney Bingenheimer, a Bangles supporter from the earliest days, is serving as host. I may not be a Bingenheimer, but if The Bangles are looking for a host to do something like this in Chicago, I'm available.


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As landfill availability decreases and tipping fees increase, solid waste generators are becoming more interested in finding alternative ways of managing shingle waste. This site discusses the recycling of asphalt roofing shingles, or "composition shingles" including shingle quantities, composition, processing, products, and products made with recycled asphalt roofing shingles.
Asphalt shingle scrap can be used in a variety of products, including:
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- Aggregate base and subbase,
- Cold patch for potholes, sidewalks, utility cuts, driveways, ramps, bridges, and parking lots,
- Pothole patch,
- Road and ground cover,
- New roofing, and
- Fuel oil
Approximately 11 million tons of waste asphalt roofing shingles are generated in the U.S. per year. Re-roofing jobs account for 10 million tons, with another 1 million from manufacturing scrap. California is estimated to generate 1.2 million tons per year, of which 1.1 million are tear-offs from re-roof jobs. These quantities may fluctuate with the construction industry, and with natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes.
Shingle Composition
Asphalt roofing shingles are made of a felt mat saturated with asphalt, with small rock granules added, and are described as follows:
Asphalt cement: 19 to 36 percent by weight. Asphalt used in shingles is considerably harder than asphalts used in pavement.
- Organic shingles contain 30 to 36 percent asphalt.
- Fiberglass shingles contain 19 to 22 percent asphalt.
Mineral filler/stabilizer (limestone, silica, dolomite, etc.): 8 to 40 percent (90 percent is smaller than .15 mm, 70 percent is smaller than .08 mm.)
Mineral granules (ceramic-coated natural rock, sand-sized): 20 to 38 percent.
Felt backing (mat): 2 to 15 percent. There are two types of mats:
- Organic felt, made with paper (cellulose).
- Fiberglass felt.
Waste Stream Composition
Shingles in the waste stream can be either old or new.
Old Shingles. The majority of waste shingles are tear-offs from re-roof jobs or demolition debris. The load may contain contaminants, such as nails, and wood if the underlying plywood is also replaced. Roofs are replaced roughly every 20 years. Old roofs are often overlaid with new shingles, so some tear-offs contain a 20-year-old layer plus a 40-year-old layer. Twenty to forty years ago, most shingles contained organic mats.
New Shingles. After most shingles are manufactured, tabs are cut out to shape the shingles for assembly. These tabs contain fresh asphalt. Also discarded are new shingles that did not meet quality standards. Today, most new shingles contain fiberglass mat.
Processing Steps
To prepare shingles for use in new products, the shingles must be ground to a specified size, and contaminants removed.
Grinding may be easier in the winter when the asphalt is more brittle. If the shingles begin to stick together in hot weather, or from the heat of the equipment, spraying with water or blending with sand or gravel may help.
Depending on the equipment used, primary grinding may yield 2" or 3"-minus size pieces. Secondary grinding may be required to make smaller pieces if needed; for example, aggregate base may require 3/4"-minus, and asphalt pavement may require 1/2"-minus or 1/4"-minus.
Depending on the use, the shingles may have to be sieved after grinding, to conform to grading requirements.
For virtually all uses, contaminants must be removed. Possible contaminants may include:
- Metals, which can be removed by a rotating magnet.
- Wood, which sometimes accompanies shingles when the plywood is also replaced in a re-roof job. Wood can be removed by hand, or floated off in a water flotation unit.
New Shingles
Asbestos is no longer used in the manufacture of asphalt roofing shingles.
Old Shingles
The incidence of asbestos-containing shingles in roof tear-offs today is extremely low. The total asbestos content of asphalt shingles manufactured in 1963 is only 0.02 percent; in 1977, it dropped to 0.00016 percent. Due to the practice of covering a worn out roof with new shingles, there may continue to be a very small amount of asbestos in the shingle waste stream until about 2016.
The agencies regulating asbestos are the U.S. EPA, CalEPA (Air Resources Board and Department of Toxic Substances Control), federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), CalOSHA, and city and county health departments. U.S. EPA and CalEPA regulate friable asbestos over 1 percent. OSHA regulates friable and nonfriable asbestos over 0.1 percent. Processors would need to contact these agencies to determine permitting and test monitoring requirements, if any.
Most processors improvise by modifying simple equipment. A hammermill will grind shingles, though it works best with the softer aggregates, such as limestone, rather than granite. Following is a partial list of manufacturers that sell equipment that can grind asphalt shingles.
Andela Tool and Machine, Inc.
493 State Route 28
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0055
Web site: www.recycle.net/andela
4111 Land O'Lakes Blvd., Suite 204
Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 996-1629
CMI Environmental Machinery (Maxigrind)
P.O. Box 1985
Interstate 40 & Morgan Road
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA 73128
(405) 203-0042
Web site: http://www.terexrb.com
Astec Industries, Inc.
4101-T Jerome Ave.
P. O. Box 72787
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 867-4210
Siting a shingles recycling plant may require certain State and local permits, such as air, water, zoning, and possibly solid waste.
Where Can I Get Help?
Businesses starting or expanding into recycling activities may get financial, technical, marketing, business and permitting assistance from the "R-Team" at CalRecycle, at (916) 341-6526.
- Air Permits
The local air districts may be concerned about nuisance odors and various emissions, and may require processors to spray with water to control dust. The local district may also want certification that the incoming loads have been tested for asbestos. Locate your local air district by calling the Air Resources Board at (916) 322-2990 or check their Web site.
- Water Permits
Your Regional Water Quality Control District may need to permit the facility depending on feedstock and location. The Regional Board may distinguish between old shingles with hard asphalt and new shingles with fresh asphalt. Look up your district in a local phone book under State Government, Water Quality Control Board or check their Web site.
- Solid Waste Permits
The CalRecycle is currently developing a tiered permitting system; several categories will require less than a full permit. However, processors that accept segregated C&D debris may not require a solid waste facilities permit. Contact your Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for updates. To find out who the LEA is for the project area, check the CalRecycle's LEA Directory.
California Manufacturers
All new asphalt roofing shingles manufactured in California are fiberglass-based, and are produced at the following plants:
Celotex Corp.
Fremont, Alameda County
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
GS Roofing Company, Inc.
Southgate, Los Angeles County
Wilmington, Orange County
Owens Corning
Compton, Los Angeles County
Pabco Roofing
Richmond, Contra Costa County
GAP Materials Corp.
Fontana, San Bernardino County
Elk Corp.
Shafter, Kern County
Related Organizations
Construction Materials Recycling Association
P.O. Box 122
Eola, Il 60519
(630) 585-7530
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
6000 Executive Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852-3803
(301) 231-9050
National Association of Home
Builders Research Center
400 Prince George's Blvd.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-4000
CalRecycle Publications
To download or order publications, and to see a complete publications list, go to the CalRecycle Online Publications Catalog.
Free Directory of Construction Industry
The Blue Book--Building & Construction
P. O. Box 500
Jefferson Valley, NY 10535-0500
(800) 431-2584
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URUGUAY: A spokesman for President Jose Mujica of Uruguay says the leader has quietly signed into law the government's plan to create a regulated, legal market for marijuana.
Presidential secretary Diego Canepa told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Mujica signed the legislation Monday night. That was the last formal step for the law to take effect.
Bureaucrats now have until April 9 to write the fine print for regulating every aspect of the marijuana market, from growing to selling in a network of pharmacies.
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Where do I go from here? Thanks.
8xx x57 xxx
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You can place a 4 in square 3 (but I wont tell you where).
Then you can place an 8 in square 7.
After that, I'm stuck too. I know what the next hint is, but I can't see why.
Anyone tell me?
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:20 pm
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After you place 8 in box 7 (r7c1-r9c3) at r9c3, if you notice, in column 3, 5 can't go anywhere else except at r2c3. After you place 5 there, it'll eliminate the possibility of 5 at r2c1, leaving only 7 and 9 as possibilities. These are the same two numbers that's possible at r3c1. So you can eliminate 7 and 9 from the other cells in box 1 (r1c1-r3c3), meaning r3c2 can only be a 4.
Let me know if this isn't enough to solve from here.
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How do you know where to put an 8 in the 7th box? And as far as where the 4 goes in the third box - I don't get that either. More help is needed. Thanks
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Hi Hollydoll,
You have to learn and use the techniques:
"Column on 3x3 Block interaction"
"Row on 3x3 Block interaction"
"3x3 Block on Row/Column interaction"
you can take a look at:
for this.
Than there will be no more problems to solve it.
Or, you will have to work it out by yourself (the hard way).
If you would like a particular help for this Sudoku (that other participants have also refused till now), we can provide it. Please, just tell us.
P.S. I know that you can do it!!!
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:03 pm
Post subject: Re: Aug 28
Hollydoll wrote:
How do you know where to put an 8 in the 7th box? And as far as where the 4 goes in the third box - I don't get that either. More help is needed. Thanks
Start by looking at the third box (intersection of r1-3 with c7-9). Because of the "8"s in row 1 and in column 7, you can see that the "8" in this box has to go in column 8 -- either in r2c8, or in r3c8. This implies that the "8" in box 9 must go in column 9 -- specifically, in either r7c9 or r8c9.
That leaves only one place to put an "8" in row 9 -- it has to go in r9c3. It can't fit in the first two columns because of the "8"s in r1c1 and r6c2; it can't fit in column 5 because of the "8" in r4c5; and it can't fit in column 7 or column 8 because we know the "8" in the ninth box has to be in either row 7 or row 8 -- not in row 9.
I'm sort of in a hurry right now ... what I do see about the "4" in box 3 is that it has to go in column 8. There are only 2 possible spots for a "4" in the ninth box (r8c7 or r8c9) and there are only two spots in the 6th box (r4c9 and r6c7) where the "4" can go -- so the only way a "4" can fit in the 8th column is if it's in one of the first three rows. This gives us two numbers {4,8} that have to fit in the three cells r1c8, r2c8, r3c8 -- I don't see what the third one has to be, right off -- maybe you can figure that out.
Good luck! dcb
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you can take a look at:
Thanks for this useful techniques !
But, i can't understand the
Coul'd you help me please ?
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:03 pm
Post subject: Re: Swordfish
There's a good discussion of "swordfish" under the Other Puzzles category in this forum, right
Briefly, the Swordfish works by identifying 3 (or more) rows or columns in which a particular value can only appear in two cells. We then get a connected loop of {n or ~n} pairs. We may not know which state the loop is in, but we can be sure that it is in one of two states, and that fact may help us to make inferences about the rest of the puzzle.
I'll post another message later, with an example. Be sure to check out the link above -- it will help you understand. dcb
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Thank you for the link and the sumary of the explication
now i understand the "loop" technique
I'll check your example later !
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:37 pm
Post subject: X-wing, Swordfish, Jellyfish and Squirmbag ...
It's me again.
He a very nice and abstract description of several very advanced techniques, that I found:
Look for N columns (2 for X-wing, 3 for the Swordfish, 4 for a Jellyfish, 5 for a Squirmbag) with only two candidate cells for ONE given digit. If these fall on exactly N common rows, and each of those rows has at least 2 candidate cells, then all N rows can be cleared of that digit (except in the defining cells!).
I am still learning, ....
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Previous mesage was from me,
I just was under deep cover ...
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Going Mad...
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 3:21 pm
Post subject: Why the Number 6 in Box 4?
Doing this and now stuck. The hint says the number 6 in Box 4 but can't see why that the next logical step after doing number 4 in Box 3. Can anyone help explain please?
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Location: Munich
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 6:13 pm
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give us your exact position in the universe, so we can guide you ...
it's hard to imagine at what coordinates you are stucked pilot.
SOS without any additional information will not bring help to you.
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Going Mad
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:07 pm
Post subject:
Sorry! Ok - here we go...
8xx x57 x4x
x35 x4x xx2
x46 x21 xx5
1xx 78x 59x
xx9 2x4 8xx
x8x x95 x23
4xx 57x 2xx
2xx x6x x5x
xx8 4x2 xx7
According to the hint, it's 6 in r6c1 - but I can't figure out why!
Thanks!!! It's been driving me mad for hours!
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David Bryant
Joined: 29 Jul 2005
Posts: 559
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:57 pm
Post subject: Column on Block interaction is the clue
Hi, Holly!
I'm starting from the position in your latest post.
You need to place one more number in the puzzle before you can decide to put the "6" at r6c1. As it stands, you have {1, 2, 4, 8} in column 1, and {2, 3, 5, 8, 9} in row 6, so either a "6" or a "7" is possible in this square right now. Let's look for one other number.
Look first at the 3x3 box in the lower left corner (the intersection of rows 7, 8, & 9 with columns 1, 2, & 3). From the position of the "5"s in rows 8 and 9 it's clear that the only way to fit a "5" in this box is to place it in r9c1 or in r9c2. In other words, it has to go in column 1 or in column 2 -- it can't fit in column 3.
Now turn your attention to the first 3x3 box in the middle row (the intersection of rows 4, 5, & 6 with columns 1, 2, & 3). It's clear that "5" can only fit in this box if it goes in row 5 -- in r5c1 or in r5c2, to be precise. So we know that the "5" in this box has to fit in column 1 or in column 2 -- it can't fit in column 3.
The only way to fit a "5" in column 3, then, is if it goes in the first box (the intersection of rows 1, 2, & 3 with columns 1, 2, & 3). And since the first row already has a "5" at r5c5, the only place to put the "5" in that first box is at r2c3.
This process -- deducing that a particular number has to fit in a single column within a particular box -- is the "Column on Block" interaction others have written about.
Anyway, with five numbers placed in the first box, we see that the only four remaining as possibilities are {1, 2, 7, 9}. And since "1" and "2" already appear in the first column, we see that the pair {7, 9} must appear in r2c1 & r3c1, in some order. Similarly, the pair {1, 2} must appear in the cells r1c2 & r1c3, in some order.
Now the deduction that "6" goes in r6c1 is immediate, since the possibility of a "7" going there has been eliminated -- we know that the "7" in the first column has to fit in either r2c1 or in r3c1.
From here the puzzle falls into place pretty rapidly ... the next step is clearly a "1" in r6c4, and it's pretty much downhill from there.
I hope this helps with the "Column on Block" interaction concept. I'll try to write something on your other recent post soon. dcb
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Location: Munich
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:03 am
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David has pointed out correct, how to move one.
The buttom line is that you have to know how to apply 3 techniques:
- Row on 3x3 Block interaction,
- Column on 3x3 Block interaction and
- 3x3 Block on Row/Column interaction
The point you was stucked is a good exercise for learning them.
Here the short description for a possible to get home:
1 not in r1c7, it is in r2c7 or r2c8 (Row on 3x3 Block interaction)
1 not in r1c9, it is in r2c7 or r2c8 (Row on 3x3 Block interaction)
8 not in r7c8, it is in r7c9 or r8c9 (Column on 3x3 Block interaction)
7 not in r5c1, it is in r2c1 or r3c1 of the 3x3 (3x3 Block on Row/Column interaction)
7 not in r6c1, it is in r2c1 or r3c1 of the 3x3 (3x3 Block on Row/Column interaction)
3 not in r8c4, it is in r1c4 or r3c4 of the 3x3 (3x3 Block on Row/Column interaction)
6 in r6c1 - Sole Candidate
P.S. I can't beat the literar talent of David.
see u,
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Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:38 am
Post subject:
Just finished it!!
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Bryan Baker is one step closer to a rematch with Alexander Shlemenko and that elusive title shot.
Baker, a season-four tournament runner-up, was one of four fighters to advance to the semifinal round of Bellator Fighting Championships' season-five middleweight tourney.
Baker scored a TKO victory over Jared Hess in the main event of Saturday's Bellator 50 event, which took place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
The four opening-round tourney bouts comprised the MTV2-televised main card, which followed a preliminary card that streamed on Spike.com.
In addition to Baker and Shlemenko, Vitor Vianna and Brian Rogers also advanced to next month's semifinals.
In the first round of the headliner, Baker escaped a very deep rear-naked choke. But, once back
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Baker (16-2 MMA, 6-1 BFC) has won three straight and 10 of his past 11. Hess (11-3-1 MMA, 4-3 BFC) has lost two of his past three.
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While the stoppage was debatable, Brian Rogers' quick and heavy hands weren't.
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After an initial feeling-out process, Rogers got low in stance, chipped away with punches, partially connected on a head kick, and then unloaded a stiff right to the chin that sent O'Donnell to the mat. Rogers unloaded a quick barrage of hammerfists as O'Donnell only partially covered up. With the fighter in a tough position and Rogers raining down punches, the ref opted to halt the fight.
The end came at the 1:56 mark of the round, though O'Donnell quickly protested, which prompted a cascade of boos.
"Victor O'Donnell is a tough dude form my state," Rogers said over the boos. "I have a lot of respect for him. Stuff happens, but hey, Google me. I've got seven first-round knockouts. I drop bombs. All I do is fight."
Knowing he wasn't going to win over the crowd, Rogers decided to play up the heel role and gave Ohio State a shout-out ahead of their football game with Miami University. (You can imagine the reaction from the Florida crowd.)
Regardless, Rogers (8-2 MMA, 1-0 BFC) now owns seven consecutive first-round knockout wins. O'Donnell (10-3 MMA, 0-1 BFC) suffers the first stoppage loss of his career.
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After trading strikes with the taller and lankier fighter, Shlemenko scored an early takedown, delivered a body punch, but then ate a front kick to the face. He soon conceded the position and allowed Galesic to stand.
But after a subsequent clinch, the Russian latched on a front head lock, torqued a guillotine choke, trapped Galesic's backside against the cage, and then lifted him off the mat to force a frantic tap-out.
The impressive ending came at the 1:55 mark of the opening frame.
"The most more important thing for me was to win," Shlemenko said through a translator. "And before the submission, I landed a couple of good [punches]."
Shlemenko (41-7 MMA, 5-1 BFC) has just one defeat in his past 11 fights, and it came in a title fight with Lombard a year ago. Galesic (10-6 MMA, 0-1 BFC) falls to 1-3 over his past four fights.
Vianna edges Alvey via split decision
Vitor Vianna won the fight, but he didn't win over the crowd.
In the night's first televised fight, the Wand Fight Team fighter edged the ever-resilient and always-smiling Sam Alvey via split decision.
The first round was strictly a stand-up affair. Vianna was slow out of the gate, and Alvey took advantage with some effective looping punches and clinch work. In the second, though, Vianna finally got a takedown that took two minutes of work to secure. But Alvey used an armbar attempt to get back to his feet. Alvey was game once up, but Vianna found his range with nice hooks and short counter-punches that won him the round.
In what likely was a decisive final round, Alvey fended off takedown attempts with great balance from the clinch, put together some solid two-punch combinations, and was the more active fighter in the final 90 seconds of the fight. But Vianna's aggression and surge in the final 10 seconds of the fight helped win over two of the three judges.
Vianna earned the contentious split-decision nod via scores of 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28.
"He's a very tough guy," Vianna said. "I don't why you boo. I came to fight. I did my best. I know it was a close fight."
Vianna (11-1-1 MMA, 1-0 BFC) now owns a four-fight win streak and eight victories in his past nine fights. Alvey (15-3 MMA, 1-1 BFC), who defeated notable Karl Amoussou in his May promotional debut, suffers just his second loss in 14 fights.
- Bryan Baker def. Jared Hess via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 2:52 – middleweight-tourney opening round
- Brian Rogers def. Victor O'Donnell via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:56 – middleweight-tourney opening round
- Alexander Shlemenko def. Zelg Galesic via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:55 – middleweight-tourney opening round
- Vitor Vianna def. Sam Alvey via unanimous decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) – middleweight-tourney opening round
- Brett Cooper def. Valdir Araujo via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 0:35
- Rad Martinez def. Brian Van Hoven via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Ailton Barbosa def. Ryan Keenan via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:55
- Cristiano Souza def. John Kelly via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- James "J.P." Reese vs. Martin Brown via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Shah Bobonis def. Marcos da Matta via KO (punch) – Round 3, 2:04
- Marcel Goncalves def. Dietter Navarro via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:01
For the latest on Bellator 50, stay tuned to the UFC Events section of the site.
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After months of work, rework, revisions and reviews, the second edition of the APress book PRO SQL Database for Windows Azure is out! You can get it on Amazon (Paperback or Kindle) or through Barnes & Nobles (NOOK version).
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Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the recent bombings in Uganda that killed dozens of people, saying the attacks were in retaliation for Uganda's troop presence in Somalia. The peacekeepers have come under criticism inside Somalia for their frequent shelling of civilian areas. The group warned of more attacks in Uganda and in Burundi, which also has troops in Somalia.
Analyst J. Peter Pham says he does not believe there is a military solution to the problem and that more peacekeepers could make the situation worse.
"The African Union does not have the resources," he said. "Even if it were to get its act together, which it has not been able to [do], even if it were to get its act together, it does not have the capability to go in there and effectively defeat the insurgency. But it has enough capability to cause more problems."
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Following the bombings in Uganda, U.S. President Barack Obama said the United States would redouble support for Africa in the fight against terrorism. The U.S. government has already given the transitional government in Somalia millions of dollars for buying weapons and paying the salaries of its soldiers. The 2011 U.S. budget request for security assistance programs in Africa is reported to include over $80 million for arms sales to African states, military training and anti-terrorism programs.
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