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Prague (Czech: Praha) [6] is the capital city and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the largest cities of Central Europe and has served as the capital of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries.
It is regarded by many as one of Europe's most charming and beautiful cities, Prague has become the most popular travel destination in Central Europe along with Budapest and Krakow. Millions of tourists visit the city every year.
Prague was founded in the later 9th century, and soon became the seat of Bohemian kings, some of whom ruled as emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. The city thrived under the rule of Charles IV, who ordered the building of the New Town in the 14th century - many of the city's most important attractions date back to that age. The city also went under Habsburg rule and became the capital of a province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1918, after World War I, the city became the capital of Czechoslovakia. After 1989 many foreigners, especially young people, moved to Prague. In 1992, its historic centre was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In 1993, Czechoslovakia split into two countries and Prague became capital city of the new Czech Republic.
The Vltava River runs through Prague, which is home to about 1.2 million people. The capital may be beautiful, but pollution often hovers over the city due to its location in the Vltava River basin.
The weather conditions in Prague correspond to the overview mentioned in the previous paragraphs. But the fundamental is that it has temperate climate with variations throughout the year. In the winter Prague has definitely its own magic. The snow may cover the surface but it sooner or later melts so it doesn't usually last till too long. However, the weather is of course pretty unpredictable so it may as well burst into snow storm but it is not very common. Spring season - is maybe one of the best times to come for a visit, especially in the month of May. All the nature wakes up after months of hibernation. The cherish atmosphere when everything comes back to their lives is all around. Summer months - are a very popular touristic season and no wonder why. The weather is warm and sunny but sometimes the heat waves are overwhelming so the people with respiratory problems may have some trouble. The rain showers come up more often than any other time.
Colourful and chilly - these two characteristics define the fall/autumn season. Getting dressed warmer is a must because the wind and overcast sky may get in your way. Nevertheless there are also these beautiful sunshine days that literally call you out for a walk. To check the current temperatures and the forecast click here.
Many Praguers have a small cottage (which can range from a shack barely large enough for garden utensils to an elaborate, multi-story dwelling) outside the city. There they can escape for some fresh air and country pursuits such as mushroom hunting and gardening. These cottages, called chata (plural form chaty, pronounciation of ch as in Bach), are treasured both as getaways and ongoing projects. Each reflects its owners' character, as most of them were built by unorthodox methods. There were no Home Depots under communism. Chata owners used the typically Czech "it's who you know" chain of supply to scrounge materials and services. This barter system worked extremely well, and still does today. Chaty are also sometimes used as primary residences by Czechs who rent out their city-centre apartments for enormous profit to foreigners who can afford to pay inflated rent.
Use-It exists in Prague at [7], and they have a physical location at Trojanova 3. Stop by and pick up a free map chock-full of great tourist information! The maps are made by young locals, they are non conventional and non commercial, they are made for young travellers and for people who want to step out of the crowd and see Prague from a different point of view. In the infocentre at Trojanova 3 you can also find coffee and tea, internet, good mood, maps of other cities.
Confusingly, several incompatible district systems are used in Prague. Partially, different systems are from different historic periods, but at least three different systems are used today for different purposes. To make things even worse, a single district name can be used in all the systems, but with different meanings.
For purposes of this guide, the "old" district system is used. In this "old" system, Prague is divided into ten numbered districts: Praha 1 through to Praha 10. If you encounter a higher district number, a different system is being used. For example, Praha 13 is part of the "old" Praha 5 district. The advantage of the "old" system of ten districts is that it is used on street signs and house numbers throughout the city, so you can always easily determine the "old" system district you are located in.
Praha 1 is the oldest part of the city, the original 'Town of Prague', and has by far the densest number of attractions. Praha 2 also contains important historic areas. In this central area, the "old" district system (or any of the newer systems) is too crude to be practical, a finer division is needed. Traditional city "quarters" provide such a division. Their disadvantage is that they are somewhat incompatible with the modern district systems - although "quarters" are smaller than the "old" system districts, a single quarter can belong to two or even more districts. The advantage is that these central quarters are well known and widely used and identical with the homonymous cadastral areas shown on on street and house number signs along the "old" district designation, allowing easy orientation.
Buildings in big cities in Czech Republic have two numbers, one blue and one red. The blue ones are the orientation numbers - it is the ordinal number of the building on its street. Historicaly these numbers always started from the end of the street which is closer to a river. As is normal in Europe, odd numbers belong on one side of the street and even numbers on the other. This allows you to find quickly the house you are looking for. The red numbers are related to the house register of the entire quarter (for example, Staré Město), and thus usually correspond to the order the buildings in that district were constructed. Most people do not remember them; if somebody says e.g. the house is in Dlouha str. number 8, they will usually mean the blue number. Red numbers usually have 3 or more digits.
Get in
By plane
Václav Havel Airport Prague, (IATA: PRG), +420 220 111 111, +420 296 661 111 [8]. Located 20 km (12 mi) northwest of the city centre, it generally takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car. The airport is served by a number of airlines:
Getting into the city from the airport
By train
Prague is well connected to European EC train network, however there is no Czech high speed rail, so the maximum train speed is 120–160 km/h (75-99 mph), but usualy the speed is much lower, about 70 km/h. Also calculate with delays (more than few minutes) when using local trains.
The train line from Berlin to Prague passes through the Erzgebirge mountains, and for a couple of hours the passengers are treated to a series of beautiful alpine river valleys, surrounded by rocky escarpments and mountains.
Trains from Nuremberg have connection from Munich in Schwandorf a vice versa. The trains are quite slow, so alternatively you can use non-stop bus Nuremberg–Prague operated by German Railways (3¾h, every 2 hours).
Direct night trains connect Prague also with Cologne, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Zürich, Basel, Krakow, Moscow, Kiev, Saint Petersburg and Odessa. For ticket prices see Czech Republic#By train.
All international trains arrive at Praha hlavní nádraží (the central station, abbreviated to Praha hl.n.) which has a connection with Metro Line C. The station has undergone a major refurbishment in 2010.
Beware of the taxi drivers operating from the (official-looking) taxi rank alongside Praha hl.n.; they will attempt to charge a fixed price of CZK1760 (~$100) for a trip within the city center zone, or more than this if you want to travel further.
The park in front of the main train station is a haunt for some of the city's undesirable elements and should be avoided after dark. If you do have to come through on foot, it's best to avoid coming through the park and approach from the Southeast along Washingtonova. As you get to the corner of the park there's a police station, so the likelihood of running into problems from this direction is minimalised.
By bus
The main bus station for international buses in Prague is Florenc, in Praha 8 (metro lines B and C). It is located east of the city centre. In June 2009 a new terminal building was opened.
The second largest bus station is Na Knížecí, located next to Vltava river at west bank, south of city center. It is connected to Anděl metro station (line B). It is used mostly by regional busses.
Other, less frequently used bus stations are at Nádraží Holešovice (metro C), Dejvická (A), Zličín (B) and Černý most (B).
Eurolines [37], Ecolines [38], Student Agency [39] and Orange Ways [40] connect Prague to major European cities.
Budweis-shuttle [41] operates daily bus service between Ceske Budejovice, Cesky Krumlov and Prague (2.5 hours, 1000 CZK)
Polski Bus [42] has two connections daily to Warsaw, Poland via Wrocław and Łódź.
By car
Prague has highway connections from five major directions. Unfortunately, the highway network in the Czech Republic is quite incomplete and some highways are old and in poor condition. Thus, the highway connection from Prague to the border of the Czech Republic is available only in two directions: southeast and southwest.
The southwestern highway (D5; international E50) leads through Plzeň to Germany. The D5 highway continues in Germany as A6. Riding from the state border to Prague takes about an hour and a half (160 km / 99 mi).
The southeastern highway (D1) is the Czech Republic's oldest and most used highway but is in a rather poor condition. It leads through Brno to Bratislava in Slovakia. It offers a good connection to Vienna, Budapest and all traffic from the east. It runs for 250 km (155 mi), and usually takes over two hours.
To the northwest, you can take highway D8 (E55), but it is not complete to the German border. It ends now at Lovosice (about 60 km (37 mi) from Prague and starts again in Usti nad Labem and continues to the northern Germany via A17 (Dresden, Berlin, Leipzig).
To the northeast, you can take highway R10 (E65). It is strictly speaking a motorway, not a highway, but it has four lanes and differs little from a highway. It leads from Liberec to Turnov. It is not regarded as an important access route, as there are no major cities in this direction (Zittau in Germany, some cities in Poland), but it offers a good connection to the Czech mountains Jizerské hory and Krkonoše (Riesengebirge) with the best Czech skiing resorts.
To the east, you can take the newly completed D11 (E67), which goes to Hradec Kralove. It leads to Poland.
Czech highways are under development (D8 and D11 are being extended, D3 to Ceske Budejovice and Linz is supposed to be completed in 2020) so things will get better. Unless there are road works, there are only seldom traffic jams on Czech highways, with the exception of D1 near Prague (and near Mirosovice (direction to Ceske Budejovice and Linz, and Brno, too)).
Prague suffers from heavy traffic and on week days the main streets are one big traffic jam. Moreover, Prague doesn't have a complete highway outer ring yet. It is a really good idea to use the P+R (park and ride) parking places, where you can park your car for a very small fee and use public transport.
The P+Rs are situated near all highways and are well marked. Note that traffic wardens are rife and parking in most residential streets in and around Prague city centre (even after dark) without a valid permit will result in a parking fine. In particular, avoid blue-marked areas which are parking-restricted area if you don't want your car to get towed away within the hour.
Get around
Public transportation is very convenient in most of the areas visitors are likely to frequent. One key thing to note if you are staying outside of the the city centre is that public transport buses do not enter the historic districts (Old Town, New Town, Lower Town, etc.), so as to prevent air and noise pollution. One must transfer to a cleaner and quieter electric-powered tram or a metro before reaching historic areas.
Prague is renowned as a very "walkable" city. For those who enjoy seeing the old and new city by foot, one can easily walk from Wenceslas Square to the Old Town Square, or from the Old Town to Charles Bridge and the Castle District. However almost all of the streets are cobbled, rendering it very difficult for disabled or elderly travellers to get around effectively. Also, pedestrians should enter crosswalks carefully in Prague, as drivers are not as likely to yield as they are in other European cities.
Remember that in the Czech Republic, it is illegal to cross at a pedestrian crossing on a red man, and if caught this incurs a fine of 1000CZK.
Tram and metro
There are three metro (subway) lines, numerous bus and tram (streetcar) lines, regional (S) trains within Prague, as well as a funicular to Petřín hill and few ferries across Vltava river - all integrated in Prague integrated transport (PID) [43].
The tram and bus schedules are posted on the stops, and the metro operates from early in the morning (around 05:00) until approximately midnight. Buses and trams start earlier and finish later to connect to metro. Between 11pm and 1am you an use trams going to the depot, sometimes taking unusual routes. The schedules [44], maps [45] and prices [46] may be consulted at their website.
Prague public transport is fast and efficient when you know how to use it. Sometimes you have to change a few times - the schedule website [47] is the best way to plan your trip. If you get lost, you can take some bus / tram, almost all lines pass through a metro station where you can orient yourself.
These tickets may be of interest to visitors (prices valid from July 2011):
Children under 15 years get the discount. Children under 6 years travel free of charge.
As you can see, the 24-hour or 3-day tickets are not economical unless you plan to travel more than 4 times a day for 90 minutes (6 hours).
Tickets can be bought at various places:
Validate your ticket by slipping it into one of the yellow boxes in the tram or bus, as soon as you board. In the metro, validation boxes are located inside the stations before the stairs. After having changed the tram/bus, there is no need to validate it again. Be sure to keep it handy until it expires.
Tickets are not checked upon boarding, but uniformed or plain-clothed ticket inspectors often make the rounds asking to see your ticket. One problem is false inspectors who most often ride the trams between "Malostranske Namesti" and Prague Castle - these deceivers can be detected by asking for the identity card and badge which should be possessed by every inspector. An unstamped ticket is invalid - it will be confiscated, and you will incur a 700 CZK fine. Even though "riding black" seems easy in Prague, you should invest in the cheap ticket for the simple reason that Prague's transportation works perfectly and it functions on the honor system - help it stay that way.
Public transport continues at night and it's fairly extensive [48]. Night trams or night buses (00:00 to 05:00) usually come every 30 minutes. Every 15 minutes during this time, trams leave the central exchange stop of Lazarská in the centre of Prague. All night trams go through this stop. You can easily change tram lines here if nowhere else. At all night exchange stops, trams and buses wait for the connecting tram/bus.
Do not underestimate how close to the footpath the trams will be when they reach the stop. It's safer to take a few steps back before the tram arrives, as wing mirrors could cause injury for taller people. In Metro, you should stay behind the dashed safety line on the floor about half a meter from the edge of the platform. On an escalator, it is customary to stand on the right side and walk up on the left side. When you use public transport in Prague, keep in mind that it is good etiquette to let elderly people, pregnant women or disabled people sit down.
Shared minibus airport service is cheaper alternative to regular door-to-door private transfers. One can find easy-to-follow website at various websites.
Try to avoid getting taxi on the street (public transportation is always the better option in Prague) and if you have to, try to negotiate the price in advance. If you take taxi on the street, you should know that maximum price designated by city council per kilometre is 28 CZK/km (approx 1,3€). It's advisable to call one of the major Prague Taxi services:
Deceptive taxi drivers are another trap that can badly surprise a tourist. Mostly they charge more than they should. The municipal council has been trying to solve this problem since the Prague mayor dressed up as an Italian tourist and was repeatedly overcharged. The most frequent cases of cheating happen between the railway station or airport and hotel. If you must take a taxi, and cannot call one directly or call your hotel for a referral, the best way to find a reputable one may be to look for a hotel and ask them to call a taxi. (Most hotels in Prague have a "deal" with taxi services or they have their own "hotel taxi" which usually charges you 50% or more than the taxi companies listed above.)
Taxi drivers at the railway station may show you a printed card that details the "fixed fares" for travel within the city. This is completely false. Don't fall for it.
Always insist on having the taxi-meter turned on and ask for a printed receipt once you leave the taxi. The receipt should have the driver's name, address and tax identification number included. Even though you ask for a receipt the taxi-meter could be tampered with using the so called "turbo", which will cause the taxi-meter price to go sky high.
If you decide to flag down a taxi on the street make sure you stop a car with the logo of one of the major companies. It's not a bullet proof solution, but at least you have some chance to get some satisfaction from the taxi dispatching company.
About two years ago, an information desk was set up on most taxi stands in the city, with orientation prices to most popular destinations from that stand. But there is a flaw in the local law, which actually allows some of the taxi companies renting the taxi stands (specifically around Old Town square) to charge VERY high prices (about 99CZK/Km). There is an ongoing law suit regarding this, however the practice still hasn't stopped. The most infamous company in this regard is a recently created AAA Taxi s.r.o. deliberately creating its name to resemble regulated and popular AAA Radiotaxi Praha, however AAA Taxi cabs charge up to four times more for a ride, they even do not provide services to Czech customers[62]. Visitors are advised to use the services of proved phone-order taxis, as they are even reports of robberies with street cruising taxis[63].
If you don't speak Czech, then be prepared: There is about a 50% chance you will be cheated by the driver, if you hail a taxi in the city center. So be always on watch as that is a standard warning in any guide book about Prague.
If you are convinced you got overcharged by the taxi driver, mark the car ID numbers (license plate, taxi license number on the car door, driver name, etc.) and contact the company which the driver is working for (if any) or police. The problem is that you have to testify against the driver, which is kind of hard when you're on the other side of the world. Try to avoid suspicious taxis and when in doubt, walk away and catch another taxi.
Another alternative is to use some of the chauffeured services companies like Prague Airport Transfers s.r.o. [64] or FEBA Trade Limousine Car Service [65] or even cheaper but as reliable HFS s.r.o. - 123-Prague-Airport-Transfer.com [66], or Transfer-Prague.com [67].
Some hotels offer taxi services. Make sure to compare the price with other companies. Some hotel taxis are cheap but others are more than twice the price and the car is not always identified as being a taxi. (Most of hotels in Prague have "deal" with taxi services or they have own "hotel taxi" and usually charge you by 50% or more then companies written above)
By boat
You can travel down the famous Vltava River (Moldau, in German), which inspired writers and composers such as Smetana and Dvorak.
The Prague Steamboat Company [68] offers sight seeing cruises as well as trips to the Prague ZOO or the Slapy River Dam.
There also few small passenger ferries across the river [69], integrated to the Prague's public transport tariff.
Modern art
Sightseeing Passes
As with many major European cities, you can get a good deal by buying a tourist card. Be discerning when choosing based on your needs (for example, cards may list free entry to locations that are normally free anyway - this concerns Prague Pass). Here are your options:
With the Prague Card you can visit Prague Castle (350 CZK), Old Town, Malá Strana and Charles Bridge historical towers and other attractions, Observatory (20 CZK), small copy of Eiffel Tour (100 CZK) and Mirror Maze at Petrin Hill, Vysehrad all castle including his casemates and gallery, many New Town Museums and Galleries and several castles outside centre of Prague.
Card Benefits Of note is that the card will grant admission to all the Prague Castle short tour, which normally costs 250CZK. Many of the town's museums and galleries--including all branches of the National Gallery and the National Museum--are also included, and over four days you can easily see 3 times the card's value. As such, this is an excellent choice if you're planning on visiting a lot of museums. The only major attraction that is not included is the Old New Synagogue and Jewish Museum.
Card Benefits There is something for everyone with Vysehrad and its casemate (catacombs) and basilica, take a boat trip through Prague on the river Vltava (Moldau), effortless up in the TV tower with the best panorama of Prague or enjoy a ride on the Petrin hill cable railway. The whole city in one hall (perfect model in 1:480 scale) - a time travel to the past in Prague's historical most significant museum. Don't fear the sharks and marvel at the blaze of colors in the Sea World Aquarium, a magical ride at a performance of a Black-Light-Theater or let your soul swing at a concert in a church. River Navigation Museum, Army museum, Aviation museum and the UNESCO certified auto museum "PRAGA".... all for free! (Some of them however have free entry anyway !)
Also in your pack is a free map of Prague and a program guide booklet as well as a free welcome present. You will also receive discount coupons for several discounts of up to 50% for guided sightseeing- and city-walking tours, Mozart museum, galleries, concerts, internet use, computer games, real laser game or for Rent a Car (25%).
Segway Tours
Guided Tours
Bike Tours
Open 9:00 to 21:00, from March to November.
There are many opera and Black Light Theatre companies in Prague. There are several performance groups that cater to tourists. They aren't strictly to be avoided, but common sense should tell you that the opera advertised by costumed pamphleteers is not going to be up to truly professional standards.
List of Concerts, Theatres, Museums, Galleries, Monasteries, Antiques, Trade Fairs, History in prague:
River cruises
River cruises are both popular and varied, from one hour cruises to long evening cruises with dinner or music.
Sightseeing flights
Health & Massage
Meet and Greet Locals
For the travelers who wants to get a real taste of Prague, you can join real native people that will show you their city around. Everyday with small groups they share their passion of the Magical city during 90 minutes walking tours. This service is free, guests choose their tip. Learn about the main landmarks but also the everyday life, the best addresses from young energetic, fun and educated guides.
The streets around Old Town are full of gift shops geared towards tourists, selling Bohemian crystal, soccer shirts and other mass-produced memorabilia. The thoroughfare between Charles Bridge and Old Town Square is particularly bad, turning off into one of the laneways you can find the exact same merchandise for half the price. If you are looking for some decent souvenirs, try to get off the beaten path. Street vendors can have some unexpected treasures and there are plenty in the Charles Bridge area. Prints of paintings and good quality photos are very popular, and a really good way to remember Prague. Don't bother buying overpriced furry hats and Matryoshka dolls, though, because they have nothing to do with Prague - they are Russian in origin, and their sellers are just trying to capitalize on unknowing tourists.
In December, the squares host Christmas Markets selling a mix of arts, craft, food, drink and Prague memorabilia. The markets are an attraction in their own right and a great place to pick up a more unique memento of the city.
There are several large shopping malls in Prague, you should take "Na Prikope" street - the 18th most expensive street in the world (measured by the price of property), with famous shopping arcades "Cerna ruze" (Black rose) and "Palac Myslbek" and many shops. If you are looking for souvenir shops, you will find them in the city's historical centre - mostly around Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square and Prague Castle. There are many other shops offering Bohemian crystal - especially in the centre near the lower end of Wenceslas Square. The other typical (if rather expensive) Czech goods is the garnet jewellery - typical Czech garnet stones (gathered near the town of Turnov) are dark red and nowadays are produced by a single company - Granat Turnov - and if you buy genuine traditional Czech garnet, you should get a certificate of authenticity. "Pařížská" street goes from Old Town Square towards the river - and includes some of the most luxurious (and expensive) boutiques in Prague.
Popular shopping malls
Palladium[124] - situated directly in the city centre, it's the newest and perhaps most luxurious shopping mall. On the top level (+2) are some moderate to expensive restaurants and a food court with McDonald's and a few other options. Tram/metro station Namesti Republiky.
OC Letňany - the largest shopping mall in Czech Republic located near metro station Letňany (free of charge OCL and T,E,S,O bus). In addition to famous brand shops this shopping mall offers its visitors cinema, aqua center and ice rink services.
OC Chodov - a huge shopping mall with hypermarket located slightly further away from the centre at metro station Chodov.
Šestka - new shopping mall just 1 station from the Prague Airport. Very far away from the center but ideal for last minute shopping before your departure. Take bus 119 from Dejvicka metro station.
Palác Flora - medium-sized shopping mall with IMAX cinema in the top floor. Tram/metro station Flora.
OC Nový Smíchov - big shopping mall with 2-floor Tesco hypermarket, a cinema, bunch of fastfoods on the top floor and very close to metro/tram station Anděl.
Metropole Zličín - medium-sized mall with a cinema, hypermarket Interspar, fast foods, huge parking lot and near the metro/bus station Zličín. If you are hungry after your flight, take a bus 100 from the airport to Zličín and then just walk few meters to this mall and buy something to eat.
The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown (koruna), abbreviated as Kč, with the international abbreviation CZK. The current exchange rate can be found at the official website of the Czech National Bank [125]
Sometimes it is also possible to pay with Euros (Hotels in the centre of Prague, McDonalds, KFC, Marks & Spencer - also accepts British pounds, Albert and Billa supermarkets, etc.), but the exchange rate may be slightly unfavourable and change is almost always given only in Kč.
In Prague, especially around tourist sights, there are plenty of Exchange offices with very bad rates. Best rates are found around Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží) - exit the station, left across the park, to street "Politických vězňů". Threre are about 5 offices, mostly arab-owned, and offer very good rates even for smaller amounts, and even better or negotiable for higher (over 1000 EUR, USD or such).
Lunch is traditionally the main meal in Prague. Czech cuisine is typically based around pork or chicken with starchy side dishes such as dumplings, potatoes, or fries. Fish and beef is not as popular, though these days it is widely available. Popular Czech desserts include fruit dumplings (ovocné knedlíky), crêpes or ice cream. Most restaurants become very crowded during lunch and dinner, so consider making a reservation or eating earlier than the locals.
The tip should be about 10 to 15% - in cheaper restaurants or pubs you can get away with rounding up the bill or leaving a few extra coins. Otherwise it's customary to leave at least 20-40CZK or €1-2. Taxes are always included in the price by law. Many restaurants in heavily-touristed areas (along the river, or with views near the castle) will charge a cover or "kovert" in addition to your meal charge. If this is printed in the menu, you have no recourse. But a restaurant will often add this charge to your bill in a less up-front manner, sometimes after printing in the menu that there is no cover. Anything brought to your table will have a charge associated with it (bread, ketchup, etc.) If you are presented with a hand-scrawled bill at the end of the meal, it is suggested that you take a moment to clarify the charges with your server. This sort of questioning will usually shame the server into removing anything that was incorrectly added. It should be noted that some waiters are impolite especially to people from the eastern part of Europe. Pay no attention to this, and simply find another restaurant.
If you're on the look out for fast food, you won't be able to move without tripping over street vendors serving Czech style hot dogs and mulled wine in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square in New Town. If you're after Western-style fast food, the major chains also have a large presence in Wenceslas Square and the area immediately around it. Most beer halls also serve light snacks or meals. Definitely try the hot dogs (párek v rohlíku) - they're far superior to the greasy, messy version you get in the West. Small, hollowed-out French baguettes are used for the bread, filled with mustard and ketchup, and then the frankfurter is inserted afterwards. This turns the bread into a convenient carry-case and means you don't get ketchup all over your hands. Make sure you get mustard, even if you don't normally like it - unfortunately the hot dogs are somewhat flavorless and need that extra bit of kick. Prices range from around 15 crowns for a small one to 45 crowns for the terrifying-looking 'gigant'. Note that size of hot dog relates to girth rather than length. Try the trdelnik, a traditional tube-shaped pastry, which can be found at street vendors in Old Town for 50 crown.
Beware of food stalls / street vendors in Wencelas Square. Some of them will target tourists by providing them with extra products they did not ask for and not giving enough change.
Czech is the official language of Prague and the Czech Republic. Simple words and phrases in other Slavic languages (for example Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian and Polish) are also commonly understood. Slovak can also be acceptable to a certain extent, as Czech and Slovaks have historically understood each other without the need of a translator. Both languages are very similar and mutually intelligible to a very wide extent.
Most young people speak English very well, you will also have no problem speaking English at restaurants and bars. Many restaurants have English menus. Russian is widely understood by people who were attending school before the Velvet Revolution in 1989, but the language is too different from Czech to be understood without study. In addition, some people may dislike using Russian even if they know it because of the Soviet occupation of the Czechoslovakia in 1968 and Communist history in general. Many Czechs also have some knowledge of German. People studying after 1989 and even some older people can speak English. However, learning Czech will surely endear you to the locals.
See the Czech phrasebook.
Pubs (in Czech "hospoda") abound throughout Prague, and indeed are an important part of local culture. The exact brand of beer usually vary from pub to pub, and recommendations are difficult to give as natives are usually willing to argue at lengths about their preferences. The most internationally recognized beers are Pilsner Urquell (Plzeňský Prazdroj) and Budweiser Budvar (Budějovický Budvar). There are other brands famous among Czechs like Gambrinus. If you are looking for a beer brewed in Prague, go for Staropramen. Usual prices for a half-liter glass are between 20 and 35 CZK, based on the brand and locality, while certain restaurants at tourist areas like the Old Town Square are known to charge more than 100 CZK for an euro-sized glass. Don't be afraid to experiment with different beer brands, even if they are not mentioned in this article.
In Prague it is customary, especially at beer halls, to sit with a group of people if there are no free tables, so go ahead and ask if you can join. Prague has also many excellent tearooms (in Czech čajovna) which serve different kinds of teas from around the world.
Save your money and find the bars yourself - you might be surprised at the discoveries you make away from the tourist circus. But if you're not bothered about making an effort, don't want to discover anything new, and only want to meet other English-speaking travelers...
Prague has a wealth of accommodation options, many of them within walking distance of the town centre. Peak season generally runs from April to October and a major influx of visitors can be expected during New Year as well. Prices for accommodation can be up to twice as high in the peak season and reservations are advised. Otherwise, the main train station, Hlavní nádraží, has an accommodation booking service for hotels and hostels upstairs. Normally, tax and breakfast are included in the room rate.
Around Hlavni Nadrazi, the main train station, there are many touts offering cheap accommodation. Many are Czech residents renting part of their apartment for extra cash. Prices don't vary much between them, but some may not be trustworthy so be cautious.
Even during peak season, dorm rooms in hostels close to the city center can be had for around 350CZK per person per night. Prague has its share of rough and ready youth hostels with a party vibe, but there are many with a more relaxed atmosphere and some housed in beautifully restored buildings as fancy as any hotel. Many hostels also offer private rooms, with or without shared bathrooms, for much cheaper than a pension or hotel room. There is a boutique design hostel movement with many hostels rivaling hotel accommodations.
For those looking for something a little different, a 'botel' (boat hotel) may be an appealing option. Usually relatively well placed, with gorgeous views. Most are moored on the south of the river in Praha 4 and 5, but the best is to stay in Prague 1, next to monuments to visit by foot, in the Lesser Town district (Mala Strana) or in the Old Town (Stare Mesto). Prices vary from €20 to €120 per person.
Prague 3 is easy accessable to Prague city centre and prices are very friendly, there are lot of hotels mostly 3 stars with low prices, double room in season á 60,-Eur low season á 28,-Eur include breakfast. Most of hotels[[127]] is on line tram number 9 from Venceslas Square.
It is quite easy and cheap to buy a local SIM card with 3G access. Packages vary so check before purchasing.
Many hostels and hotels offer free internet on shared computers or over a wireless network, so ask before you shell out extra at one of Prague's many internet cafes.
Almost all McDonald's and KFC fast food restaurants offer unsecured, free WiFi networks to paying customers. Most other restaurants and cafes offers free WiFi as well, often without advertising - check for network with name of the establishment and ask the personnel for password.
An internet cafe located at Spálená 49 (Metro B & Tram: Národní třída) is open until midnight every day and offers printing facilities.
Stay safe
The most common crimes in Prague by far are car theft and pickpocketing: the prevalence of car theft and vandalism pushes up the crime statistics of Prague. But it even if you do not drive any cars, pickpocketing is common in Prague, and some violent crimes do occur in this city. You are seriously warned not to provoke drunken people as it will pose yourself in extreme danger.
Begging is a serious problem in this city and you can even see beggars in this city's top tourist attractions. Don't carry a wallet or purse in the back pocket of your pants; always keep an eye on your items; don't put all your money in one place; don't show your money or valuable things to anybody; don't walk alone into deserted areas even if you think you are a strong man. Better safe than sorry so take enough precautions for yourself.
Possession of drugs has been historically a grey area under the Czech jurisdiction. Since early 2010, though, the dubious term "an amount less than small" has been finally transformed into absolute values based on the actual judicial practice and it is no longer an offense to carry less than 15 g of marijuana, 5 patches of LSD, 1 g of cocaine, etc.[131] It is still a criminal offense to posses more than the allowed amount of drugs. Bear in mind that for possession of lesser amount you might be still fined by public authorities as it is an offence (even though not criminal one). Please also note that most bars will expect you to go outside if you intend to smoke a joint.
Be aware of teams of pickpockets [132] that lurk outside metro stations, overcrowded trams, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square and the Old Town Square. They usually work in teams of 3-5 and look for lost or distracted tourists. Backpacks are especially interesting to them. Many of those groups use underage children as pickpockets because they are not liable according to Czech criminal law.
Due to the low incidence of violent crime, the threat of pickpockets has been played up as a great problem. However, common sense and basic precautions can keep most people safe from pickpockets. If you have a camera, try not to wear it openly. Always close and secure your backpack and try to keep an eye on it. Be especially careful not to fall asleep in tram or metro. Wear your wallet in a safe place (like inner pocket of your coat), never put it into your rear pocket or any other place where it can be easily stolen.
Be astute on sleeper trains, as bag robberies are on the increase between major stations. Ask for ID from anyone who asks to take your ticket or passport, and lock backpacks to the luggage racks. Keep valuables on you and maintain common sense.
If you enter the metro (usually at night), you may find a team of con artists at the stations, saying that they are metro clerks and, after examining your ticket for some time, that it's invalid so you'll have to pay a fine of 500 CZK (1000 CZK if you argue with them). So if you happen to see them and you're sure that your ticket is valid, tell them to call the police, or call them yourself. Remember that Prague Metro ticket inspectors have to produce their badge in order to check your ticket and issue a fine; if they don't do this as soon as they approach you then, they are almost certainly fakes.
Be careful with taxi drivers, particularly from the train station. Taxis that are legally registered may still be mafia-run affairs that do their best to overcharge. It is illegal for a taxi driver to refuse you a receipt in Prague, so agree to a price before putting yourself or your luggage in the taxi. The risk of overcharging is greatly overplayed but just take the usual sensible precautions of only using taxi firms affiliated with the station or your hotel, or call a reputable company and wait. Finally, if presented with a wrong bill from a taxi driver, call the police on your mobile phone. Your driver will quickly change his tune. You can of course always ask reception, restaurant etc. to call taxi on the number you give them.
If you can't afford to haggle with cab drivers, you can always use public mass transit. The network is extensive and can take you almost anywhere in Prague 24 hours every day.
Be careful with money exchanges. Exchange your money in banks or official tourist informations and rather avoid exchange offices. Never deal with a street money-dealer: they offer better rates but frequently try to swindle you by giving you money from another country, such as Russian rubles or old Bulgarian leva.
Most of the exchange offices are fair, but some, especially at the busiest tourist sites, may try to cheat customers with various tricks. One of the them is offering favourable exchange rates, but with fine print below such as if you exchange more than 1000 EUR. Another trick is putting a huge board with "we sell" exchange rates to the shop window, which makes an impression of good rates, whereas the actual rate for buying CZK is much more unfavourable.
When the customer finds this out at the counter and wants to cancel the transaction, the money-dealer refuses with an excuse "I have already printed the bill", implying it is too late. The police won't help you, typically referring you to the Czech National Bank, which supervises exchange offices, to file a complaint (which does not help you either).
Credit cards are widely accepted at all supermarkets, hotels and also in most tourist places. As in most countries you can find cards for ATM withdrawals with low or 0% fee and often for payment with Visa or Mastercard exchange rate only (which is same as rate of best exchange offices), there is no need to use exchgange offices anymore in 21st century.
Czech law is weak and orders exchange offices only to display the actual rates, which you might find somewhere in the office in small print. Therefore, if you decide to use an exchange office always ask for the actual rate you will pay before making the transaction before releasing any money out of your hand.
If you find yourself in emergency, dial 158 for police, 155 for ambulance or 150 for firefighters. You can also dial 112 for a general emergency call.
If you need medication at weekends or evenings, you can go to Lékárna Palackého, (Tel +420 224 946 982) the 24-hour pharmacy on Palackého 5 in the new town.
Beware of food stalls in Wencelas Square. Some of them will target tourists by providing them with extra products they did not ask for and not giving enough change.
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Buses and trains are frequent and quite inexpensive and can get you to even the smallest village.
Practically every major European city can be reached by bus or train from Prague.
Regular buses are available to the following Czech towns, travel times in brackets:
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"A Scout is reverent." All Scouts show this by being faithful in their duty to God. Some go further and give special service. This can qualify them for a religious emblem. Such an emblem is not a Scouting award. It is conferred on a Scout by his religious leader. Each faith has its own requirements for earning its emblem.
Several religious emblems programs are administered by various religious institutions and recognized, but not sponsored, by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot.
The medals are usually only worn on special occasions, pinned immediately above the top of the left pocket flap of the uniform shirt.
A silver square knot on a purple background is permanently displayed on the uniform above the left pocket to denote that the wearer has received the corresponding award as a youth. If a religious award is earned as a Cub Scout, the square knot device for youth may be worn on all subsequent uniforms: Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture, and Scouter. A knot device may be used to indicate during which level of Scouting the award was earned.
Religious Emblems requirements
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.
Listed below are the emblems and where to find out about them. Before writing or visiting your local council service center, check with your religious leader.
African Methodist Episcopal Church - God and Church: God and Life
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church - God and Church: God and Life
Armenian Apostolic (Western Prelacy) - Saint Mesrob
Armenian Church of America (Eastern Diocese) - Ararat
Baha'i - Unity of Mankind
Baptist - God and Church: God and Life
Buddhist - Sangha
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - God and Church: God and Life
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church - God and Church: God and Life
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) - On My Honor
Churches of Christ-Good Servant
Community of Christ (World Community Program Series) - Path of the Disciple
Eastern Catholic - Light Is Life: Pope Pius XII
Eastern Orthodox - Alpha Omega
Episcopal - God and Church: God and Life
General Church of the New Jerusalem (The New Church) - Open Word Award
Hindu - Dharma, Karma
Islamic - In the Name of God
Jewish - Ner Tamid: Etz Chaim
Lutheran - God and Church: God and Life
Meher Baba - Compassionate Father
Moravian - God and Country
Polish National Catholic Church - Love of God (Milosc Boga); God and Country (Bog I Ojczyzna)
Presbyterian Church in America - God and Church: God and Life
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - God and Church: God and Life
Protestant and Independent Christian Churches - God and Church: God and Life
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) - Spirit of Truth
Roman Catholic - Ad Altare Dei: Pope Pius XII
The Salvation Army - God and Church: God and Life
Scientist Church of Christ - God and Church: God and Life
United Church of Christ - God and Church: God and Life
United Methodist - God and Church: God and Life
United Pentecostal Church International - God and Church: God and Life
Zoroastrian - Good Life
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Buckhead is the district in the northern section of Atlanta most famous for its nightlife, despite the recent closure of numerous nightclubs. In the area formerly known as Buckhead Village, massive construction projects are transferring the area into Buckhead Atlanta, an upscale shopping area similar to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The Streets of Buckhead is scheduled for a grand opening in 2009. Buckhead already has plenty of shopping options with Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza nearby.
Although Buckhead is wthin the city limits of Atlanta, it has characteristics of its own city. Buckhead even has its own skyline of high-rise apartments/condominiums and office buildings. In 2008, two new skyscrapers have been completed to reach new heights: 3344 Peachtree and the Mansion on Peachtree.
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By car
Georgia State Highway 400 runs directly through Buckhead.
By bus
MARTA has two main bus lines which run along Peachtree Street, #23 and #110. However there are plenty of other routes that serve the area.
By train
Buckhead can also be accessed by the MARTA rail's North-South Line at the Buckhead Station (N7), the Northeast-South Line at Lenox (NE7), and Lindbergh Center Station (N6) by either of the fore-mentioned lines. Amtrak's Crescent Line stops at the Atlanta Peachtree Station.
NOTE: Parts of the bar scene on Peachtree Street (formerly Buckhead Village) have recently been torn down for redevelopment (the future Buckhead Atlanta), so be careful as your destination may end up being a pile of dirt. Call ahead to make sure that the bar still exists. Majority of the existing bars/clubs in Buckhead are located near Peachtree and Piedmont, Andrews Drive, or Lindbergh Center.
Stay safe
In the early 2000s, Buckhead was experiencing a rising crime rate, with even a few homicides. However, the crime rate started dropping when the bars and clubs started closing an hour earlier, and surveillance cameras were installed and more police officers started patrolling the area. More recently, the property which was once a popular gathering spot for party goers, has been purchased to be transformed into an upscale shopping neighborhood. This is an effort to keep the potential trouble makers away, as local residents have been complaining about noise, crime, and generally rowdy behavior linked to partying and excessive alcohol.


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The Express Estate Agency is proud to offer this REALISTICALLY PRICED opportunity – all interest and OFFERS are INVITED.
Link Detached House
Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch
Reception Hall
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Fitted Dining Kitchen with Integrated Appliances
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Double Bedroom One benefitting an En Suite Bathroom with Claw Foot Bath
Double Bedroom Two with Fitted Wardrobes and En Suite Shower Room
Double Bedroom Three also benefitting an En Suite Shower Room with Thermostatic Shower
All of which is Double Glazed & Centrally Heated (Where Specified)
Low Maintenance Front Garden
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Off Road Parking
Early viewing is highly recommended due to the property being realistically priced.
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what time are you picking me up?
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Earlier this fall, when the Twitter-powered juggernaut "Scandal" premiered its third season, the show's fans had no shortage of venues for taking in the next chapter in the lives of Olivia Pope and her team of political fix-it "gladiators." They could watch in the privacy of their own homes, of course, or they could take their fandom public: Bars across the country hosted viewing parties for the occasion. In Washington, D.C. — the backdrop for "Scandal" — one such event, as described by Damon Young on the blog Very Smart Brothas, took on gala-like proportions, featuring a red carpet, a doorman and parting gifts (which, for its overwhelmingly female crowd that evening, included lotion and gift certificates for a massage).
Not every live-viewing event was quite as fancy as that one — but they were all part of a new tradition of communal viewing centered around TV series. Not long ago, the only reason to seek out a bar or restaurant with a TV was to catch "the game." When televised events other than sports did warrant communal viewing, they were usually once-a-year offerings, like the Academy Awards, or season finales of major shows like "Lost."
Lately, however, bars have been encouraging weekly communal viewing of everything from "Game of Thrones" to "Mad Men." The move has coincided with the rise in "prestige" television series, especially those, like "Breaking Bad," which traffic in dramatic tension, surprise and catharsis, all of which can be fun — or therapeutic — to share with others. And there are other benefits to such experiences: For a TV consumer of certain tastes, being cable-less (as more and more people are) isn't necessarily a hindrance. In New York City, for example, even a relatively omnivorous TV-watcher can find watering holes where she can take in her favorite programs, from "True Blood" to "The Walking Dead" to "Ru Paul's Drag Race." And if you're lucky, you might also get to indulge in some themed drink and food specials in the process.
There's also the opportunity to rub shoulders with your fellow fans. I recently experienced my first communal viewing of a TV series episode in a public space — the show was "Breaking Bad" (specifically, the explosive "To'hajiilee" episode); the venue was a moderately-sized pub in Brooklyn. By the time the episode began, the bar was standing room only, with probably about 150 people packed in. Prior to arriving, I had been concerned that I would have to contend with a large group of distractible patrons who would in turn distract me with their chatter, or worse, those obnoxious viewers who throw in their two cents after every turning point. But the atmosphere was astonishingly quiet, save for the TVs blaring Walter White's furiously unraveling saga. A couple of times during the course of the hour, some uninformed would-be patron would blunder into the bar looking to grab a mere drink, jabbering away to a friend all the while. But these interlopers were shushed and shamed by the "Breaking Bad" fans, exiting as quickly as they had come.
It was a highly enjoyable experience, one that felt unashamedly cult-ish and satisfying — collective cheers and audible gasps were shared during the incredible Mexican standoff that ended the episode. Overhearing other patrons banter during commercial breaks about their affinity for "Team Walt," "Team Jesse" or "Team Hank" was the superior, real-life version of reading an endless stream of live-tweets espousing the same characters.
In the past decade or so, TV watching has in some ways become a more solitary act: Thanks to the DVR, to Netflix, and to the proliferation of tablets and smartphones, we're able to watch what we want, when we want, with little need to accommodate friends or family's viewing habits. Maybe that's why collective viewing holds appeal: It offers a chance to bring back some of the old camaraderie, and simultaneity, of the TV-watching experience. We may be more disconnected from our own TV sets and cable boxes than ever before — but the desire to connect with others through our shared pop cultural affections remains. There's nothing quite like bonding with a complete stranger over your hatred for "Breaking Bad's" Todd Alquist. And as fun as it is to watch "Scandal" on a second screen, even the snarkiest tweet is a poor substitute for the real, live, exasperated groans brought on by Olivia and Fitz's toxic relationship.


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Gaucho wrote:If this breaks down one more time they can officially cancel the season.
They want to be playing around January 1st if they intended to have ~50 game schedule. Back off 10 days for camp and you are at ~Dec 21st or so. Plenty of time to stop and restart.


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- INTERPOL Nicosia
Member since :
19 September 1962
Cyprus Police
The Cyprus Police Force was created in 1960 and is part of the Ministry of Justice and Public Order.
- Maintain law and order;
- Keep the peace;
- Prevent, detect and investigate crime;
- Apprehend offenders.
The Cyprus Police focuses on four main areas of activity:
- Education;
- Administration;
- Operations;
- Support services.
- Chief of Police;
- Deputy Chief of Police;
- Four Assistant Chiefs (Operations, Administration, Education and Support) ;
- Police Districts (Famagusta, Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos and Morphou);
- Aliens and Immigration Unit;
- Audit and Inspection Service;
- Central Intelligence Service;
- Criminal Investigations;
- Criminalistics (scientific examination of exhibits and crime scenes; presentation of scientific police evidence before the courts);
- Cyprus Police Academy;
- Directorate of Airport Security;
- Drug Law Enforcement Unit;
- Emergency Response Unit;
- European Union and International Police Cooperation Directorate (EU-IPCD);
- Materials and Supplies Directorate;
- Police Aviation Unit;
- Port and Marine Police;
- Presidential Guard Unit;
- Professional Standards Directorate;
- Research and Development;
- Scientific and Technical Support (Telecommunications);
- Traffic and Transport.
INTERPOL Nicosia
The INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) for Cyprus is part of the European Union and International Police Cooperation Directorate (EU-IPCD), a Headquarters Unit created in 2003 to handle all domestic police enquiries requiring international outreach.
The EU-IPCD is divided in two Sub-directorates:
1). The European Union Sub directorate, made up of:
- European Union and International Relations office;
- Legal Cooperation Office;
- Human Rights Office;
- Office for the Coordination of EU Representation;
- Logistics for Police Representation Abroad Office;
2). The IPC Sub-directorate made up of:
- INTERPOL Cyprus;
- Europol National Unit;
- Police Cooperation Office;
- Sirene Office.
INTERPOL Nicosia has a staff of 12 and works on a shift basis in order to provide 24-hour service.
- Facilitate the exchange of information between domestic law enforcement entities, partner NCBs across the world and the INTERPOL General Secretariat headquarters in Lyon;
- Exchange information and process mutual assistance requests on serious international criminal investigations;
- Assist domestic police entities and NCBs with regard to missing persons, trafficking in works of art and other high-value objects;
- Coordinate Cyprus' participation in the annual INTERPOL General Assembly Session and other INTERPOL events;
- Undertake activities deriving from international conventions to which the Republic of Cyprus is a party and in which INTERPOL needs to be involved;
- Publish INTERPOL notices;
- Facilitate the exchange of information between domestic law enforcement and justice entities and partner NCBs across the world with regard to international conventions and bilateral agreements.
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I do not share Denton May's opinion that more laws will fix gun violence. He states "the people want gun reform," as if everyone does. Many of us are aware that current laws should prevent the problems he addresses. We might as well make it illegal to perpetrate illegal acts. Will it ever occur to some that simply making a law won't affect many of the actions of criminals, but will only affect law abiding citizens? The argument for more gun laws is it'll make it harder on criminals. No, in this case it'll make it harder on law abiding citizens because criminals ignore laws.
Limit gun magazines to 10 rounds? Why not two or 30? There are already millions upon millions of high capacity magazines out there. If it were possible to magically make them all disappear and start over, then the restriction might make some sense. However, that's not possible. It's just something that sounds good on the surface but actually will do nothing against gun violence. Ban "assault rifles"? That also sounds good, but is pointless because the vast majority of criminal acts involving guns are done with handguns, not "assault rifles." FBI statistics show more criminal acts are done with shotguns or knives than "assault rifles." An "assault rifle" is a cosmetically altered rifle. It's not structurally different than many hunting rifles. One can easily turn an "assault" rifle into a hunting rifle and vice versa.
Everything Mr. May said about conservatives Fox News, Glen Beck and Rush Limbaugh can also be said about leftists MSNBC, Rachel Maddow, Ed Schultz and Al Sharpton. If you, like me, don't enjoy the extreme propaganda on either side, turn it off. Obviously both sides are making "obscene livings" trying to scare people, because, in Mr. May's words, both sides "have no limits to shabby scurrility."
I'll also use Mr. May's words to end my letter, but change "gun owners" to "anti-gunners": The rights of anti-gunners end where they imperil our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Two large suburban Detroit school districts canceled Tuesday's classes because teachers were heading for Lansing to protest right-to-work legislation, also causing some roads around and leading to the Capitol being closed or restricted Tuesday.
Some roads around and leading to the Michigan Capitol already were being closed or restricted ahead of anticipated rallies Tuesday and following raucous demonstrations last week to protest right-to-work legislation, while two large suburban Detroit school districts canceled Tuesday's classes because teachers were heading for Lansing.
One road to the west of the Capitol in Lansing will be closed to vehicle and foot traffic on Monday, and traffic and parking will be banned on several other roads in the area from 6 a.m. Tuesday, state police said in a statement.
The Warren Consolidated Schools canceled class for 16,000 students because 500 of 800 teachers took personal days Tuesday, the district announced. The 9,000-student Taylor School District also canceled class.
Hundreds of chanting, whistle-blowing demonstrators thronged the Capitol last Thursday as right-to-work bills were introduced and approved hours later.
Inside, eight people were arrested after authorities say they disobeyed orders and tried to rush past two state troopers and into the Senate chamber. Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings said Monday that he was filing felony charges of resisting and obstructing police against the eight.
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder has pledged to sign the legislation.
Police said rules governing access to the state Capitol will be strictly enforced this week.
"All of the measures we are taking at the Capitol are to ensure the safety of those working and conducting business in the Capitol and the surrounding state buildings," state police director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue said in the statement. "Our responsibility includes safeguarding the Constitutional rights of those attempting to petition their legislators, and enforcing these rules allows us to provide a safe forum for everyone."
Opponents of right-to-work laws spent the weekend mapping strategy for protests and acts of civil disobedience.
About 50 protesters picketed Monday outside Michigan government offices Monday in downtown Detroit, chanting slogans that included, "Gov. Snyder: Just say no."
Earlier in the day, about a dozen members of the Michigan Nurses Association stood on the steps of the state Capitol and covered their mouths with tape.
Organizers said the gathering was meant to symbolize the silencing of unions could happen with the legislation.
On Monday night, pro-union carolers gathered outside Snyder's gated community near Ann Arbor and sang Christmas songs, including "Jingle Bells" and "Joy to the World." They also sang an altered version of "The 12 Days of Christmas" to include children learning, autoworkers welding, police protecting, shoppers shopping, teachers teaching, families eating and firefighters saving.
About 35 people took part in the caroling, according to AnnArbor.com.
Monday's small protests came a day ahead of what is expected to be a much larger demonstration in Lansing, when the House and Senate may reconcile wording differences.
Right-to-work laws prohibit requiring employees to join a union or pay fees similar to union dues as a condition of employment. Supporters say it's about freedom of association for workers and a better business climate. Critics contend the real intent is to bleed unions of money and bargaining power.


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GERTON - Tori Ogren made no bones about the butterflies in her stomach as she and her boyfriend, Frank O'Donnell, waited for the start of the Bearwallow Beast 5K on Sunday.
GERTON - Tori Ogren made no bones about the butterflies in her stomach as she and her boyfriend, Frank O'Donnell, waited for the start of the Bearwallow Beast 5K on Sunday.
"I'm pretty nervous," said Ogren, who had never run a 5K before. "I may vomit. But I'm not going to stop."
Billed as "one of the most unrelenting climbs" of any 5K in the Appalachians, the "Beast" is intimidating: the race begins just off Highway 74A in Gerton and climbs 3.1 miles to the top of 4,232-foot Bearwallow Mountain via a steep route of road and trail. O'Donnell, however, wasn't daunted.
"You've just got to put one foot in front of another, and breathe," he said. The Hendersonville couple trained for more than a year for the race, running 3 to 5 miles about five days a week on the hilliest sections of town they could find.
All the hard work and nausea paid off, as Ogren and O'Donnell crossed the finish line atop Bearwallow Mountain with a gun time of 50:11 each, in the middle of the pack between the 24:59 first place time and the 2-hour time set by the final stragglers.
The second time was a charm for race organizers, who had to postpone the 5K from May 5 due to extreme winds, cold, flooding and mudslides triggered by 2.25 inches of rainfall. Roughly 241 racers registered online for the May 5 event, but only 185 runners finished Sunday.
"I think considering the circumstances and the change of date, it turned out great," said organizer Julianne Johnson, administrative director of the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, which sponsored the race. "I was really pleased with the turnout."
CMLC uses the race as a fundraiser and a chance to promote conservation efforts on the mountain. Thanks to a conservation easement the Barnwell family granted in 2009, 81 acres at the top of Bearwallow will be preserved and remain accessible to the public. CMLC has an option with landowners to protect more than 470 acres on the mountain from future development.
Avid runner Jennifer Fisher, 32, didn't hear about the May 5 cancellation and drove up from her home in Columbus to find the race was off. Fortunately, she said, the drive back home wasn't bad, and she welcomed the chance to challenge herself against "The Beast" under better circumstances.
"I wouldn't have minded the rain, just not the floods," she said.
On Sunday, Fisher placed third among all female runners with a gun time of 32:45. Amber Reece-Young of Asheville placed first for the women, just behind second place overall finisher Jacob Schattel, 15, of Asheville and overall winner Shiloh Mielke, 33, of Weaverville. Mielke placed second in last year's race.
After finishing the race, runners sipped beer provided by sponsors Sierra Nevada and Southern Appalachian Brewery, listened to the band Brushfire Stankgrass and watched kids participate in a fun run late in the afternoon. Proceeds from beer sales and a raffle drawing will go to help CMLC's conservation work.
For race results, visit http://rightontimeproductions.blogspot.com/
Reach Axtell at 828-694-7860 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Pelting rain did not stop a big crowd from witnessing ORCMA's changing of the guard Saturday night in the beautiful sanctuary of First Baptist Church. Maestro Dan Allcott performed his duties as Oak Ridge Chorus director for the last time.
Pelting rain did not stop a big crowd from witnessing ORCMA's changing of the guard Saturday night in the beautiful sanctuary of First Baptist Church. Maestro Dan Allcott performed his duties as Oak Ridge Chorus director for the last time. With easy charm and humor, he gave his reasons and regrets and then welcomed his successor, Seth Maples. On the evidence of his first local conducting, Maples appears to have everything it takes to mold a proud choral sound, and to place serious demands on the chorus, a body of loyal dedicated volunteers.
Moreover, Maples has a wonderful baritone voice of wide range and beautiful quality, which whetted our appetite for more solos to come. His vocal gift to the audience included Handel's "Vouchsafe, O Lord," enhanced by Allcott's cello continuo, and two highly popular arias from Mozart's The Magic Flute ('"Der Vogelfanger bin ich Ja," and Papageno's Aria). There were no opera props, no costumes. Who needed them with Maples giving us the plot verbally and then play acting well enough to earn an Oscar?
Cathy Whitten, a Tennessee pianist of uncommon skill, provided excellent accompaniment throughout the program, especially on the challenging "Gypsy Songs" by Brahms and on the squeaky-clean Mozart arias. When the season's theme "Tennessee Sounds Good to Me" comes to mind again, remember her role in that goodness.
The first half of the season-ending program with Allcott at the podium began with Schubert's compelling "To Music," which lovingly espouses the holy art of music. The ode to music just had to be pretty and it was — such a pretty melody, such nice harmony, and such commitment from the chorus. The "Four Gypsy Songs" had to be cheerful and they were, but often the accompaniment was more interesting than the vocals.
As part of his on-going research on the evolution of Tennessee composer Charles Faulkner Bryan, Saturday night's offerings were "The Life and Death of John Barleycorn," from the folk opera "Singin' Billy," and "Charlottown," a Southern folk song. John Barleycorn's sung biography came to us with a lot of rhythmic verve and a particularly good unison sound from the men. The unique meter of the song and the sparse harmonics (open 5ths included) combined to sound like a cross between a ballad and a hoedown. The piece was well received by the audience, as was the spirited "Charlottown" that by end was roaring its loud goodbyes to Liza Jane.
The exceptionally nice choral arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" by Walter Ehret, and Linda Spevacek's "Shenandoah" exhibited the chorus in a different light. The accessible pieces went straight to the heart. There was warmth in the chorus sound, control in the dynamics, and gentle accompaniment from the pianist. The romanticized "Shenandoah" featured a solo spot for Maples, who made an immediate impression.
Maestro Allcott chose to end his portion of the program with Mozart's "Ave Verum," the same piece he first conducted on his debut with the chorus. It is a wonderful anthem with universal appeal. It was once again fondly sung and gratefully received.
Following Maples' knocked-out-of-the-park vocal solos, the program ended with his conducting of Morten Lauridsen's moving "Sure On This Shining Night," based on a poem by James Agee. A palette of vocal color and many shades of expression created a lingering resonant sound that settled over the sanctuary like a prayer. As the singers projected the words and followed Maples' beautiful phrasings, one could hear and see that the singers were feeling it. It was very difficult to hold back the tears as both the music and the finesse of the performance logged into our consciousness.
Happily, Allcott will stay on as director of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association (ORCMA) and conductor of the Oak Ridge Symphony. With him and Maples working together, just think of the wonders yet to come.
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Two first place finishes propel WHS to the team victory.
The Wellington boys tennis team was able to squeak by with a one-point team win at Chaparral last week. Winning at that particular tournament is business as usual for WHS.
"The Dukes have dominated this tournament for several years," said Head Coach, Allen Keller. "We didn't dominate in all divisions like we have in previous years, but with the two first place finishes, we still snuck away with the First Place Team Plaque." As the coach said, WHS won two of the brackets in Roadrunner-land.
Tyler Pettegrew, sophomore, took home gold in Number One Singles. He beat Voeller from Fairfield 8-1, then Meng from Kingman 8-7 in pool play. In the finals he defeated Clawsen from Meade, with a score of 8-4.
The other first place finish for the Crusaders belonged to the Number Two Doubles duo of Chaz Crittenden, senior, and Anthony Glazer, junior. In pool play, they beat Vogt/Guerrero from Fairfield High School, then Clark/Douglas of Kingman in an 8-3 contest. They faced a home team in the finals, Chaparral's Williams/Menhusen – WHS won 8-4.
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Meade 16
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I got back from the Dogen Sangha annual retreat in Shizuoka, Japan (which is where I am, Japan, I mean, not at the retreat) this afternoon then went around to some fave record stores here in Tokio. Now I'm too bushed to do much more than put a notice up about the new Suicide Girls thing.
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When Durango adventurer Peter Carver, 23, was killed in an avalanche Saturday near Silverton, he left behind a legacy of a joy of living that profoundly affected his family and friends.
He lived life so much, said Mike Hurst, a partner in Carver Brewing Co. and family friend for 14 years. He has an amazing family (who) live life with big hearts.
His mother, Karen Carver, said by phone, Hes so lovable and so loving. Still, he did like to shake things up a bit, she said.
Bill Carver, his father, said, If someone didnt know Peter, hed walk up to them and ask whats going on.
On Sunday, the Carver family went to the spot where Peter died.
It helped make it a reality, Bill Carver said by phone during his trip back to Durango. We climbed up to where it ended.
The avalanche area was about 1½ miles north of Gladstone on Bureau of Land Management land outside the boundaries of Silverton Mountain Ski Area, Melody Skinner of the San Juan County Sheriffs Office told The Durango Herald Saturday.
Bill Carver said it looked as if Peter and his skiing companions, Nate Klema and John Duncan Rothwell, made good decisions about where they were skiing and where they stopped. But the avalanche was unusually massive and wider than normal, Carver said.
He said the slide broke off trees that looked as if they were as big as 8 inches in diameter. Carver said there were very touchy conditions in the mountains.
Seeing the area solidified the picture for me, Bill Carver said.
Peter Carver had skiing in his blood and adventure in his spirit, family members said.
Peters grandfather, Gerford Red Carver, was a ski instructor at Winter Park. Red Carvers sons, Jim and Bill, started their first bakery there in 1983. They opened Carver Brewing Co. in Durango in 1986.
Peter Carver died a week before his 24th birthday and 13 months after his grandfather Red Carver died.
We were just getting over that, Bill Carver said.
Despite the tragedy, Peters cousin Brandon said, Hes one of the best skiers I know. He makes you want to ski better.
Jim and Brandon Carver gave several examples of Peters adventurous spirit.
He went down to Mexico to learn to sail but arrived after the boats headed up the coast to California had already left, Jim Carver said as the family headed Sunday to the avalanche site.
Instead, Peter worked on a mango farm, and his mother said he stayed with families growing coffee.
Bill Carver said his son bicycled the Baja Trail, bought a car and sold it for $400, then headed to Alaska where, among other things, he bicycled the Alaska Highway.
Even when he was younger, Peter wanted to go outside the bounds of Durango. Brandon Carver said he did an exchange with Peter, which included the latter going to his high school in Ohio for a year.
Later, they had adventures in places such as South America, where Peter pushed the more conservative Brandon into a variety of adventures, such as hopping on a bus with just a Snickers bar and without preparation for a long trip, Brandon said.
But Peter also was developing a serious side, which his parents ascribed to his travels.
The people who had very little often gave him the most, his father said. He felt so humbled.
That serious side also was revealed in his passion for geology, which he studied at Fort Lewis College, his father and uncle said.
When Peter worked in the oil fields installing combustion emission-control equipment, he set out on a course of study that would lead to developing ways to use carbon resources without hurting the environment, his father said.
FLC is expected to release a statement about the death today.
Karen Carver said Peter was close with his younger brother and sister, Colin and Claire, who are separated by about four years. They all took part in outdoor experiences together when they were younger and used those experiences when they continued their outdoor adventures independently as they got older, she said.
Independence, she said, is reflective of his peer group. He was his own generation compared to that of his parents, she said.
Peters social side was reflected Sunday in the growing memorial outside Carvers Brewing Co. with such items as harmonicas, colored markers, notes of love and affection and other items that remind passersby and family who he was..
While such a loss is devastating for any family, Hurst said, the Carver family is incredibly tight-knit. The family, and especially Peter Carver, taught me a lot about life.


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Under the authority of the Minister of the Interior, the Internal Security Force (ISF) is Lebanon's national police and security force. Composed of administrative and judicial police branches, it is an armed force responsible for the security of the Lebanese territory, waters and airspace.
National law enforcement forces
The following units are under the authority of the ISF Director General:
- General Staff (in charge of preparing studies and advising the Director General);
- Central Administration (ISF finances, supplies, equipment and buildings management);
- Social Services Administration;
- Territorial Gendarmerie;
- Mobile Battalion (general ISF reserve force – considered the ISF strike force);
- Police of Beirut;
- Judicial Police (covers the whole Lebanese territory and includes scientific and tourist Police and sections for crime repression, enquiries and investigations);
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INTERPOL Beirut
Joining the Organization in 1949, the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) for Lebanon was the second Arab country after Egypt to join INTERPOL. Located in the ISF headquarters, INTERPOL Beirut is part of the ISF International Relations Department, and reports directly to the Director General.
INTERPOL Beirut is responsible for:
- Exchange of criminal information at domestic and international levels;
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- Exchanging crime expertise.
NCB Beirut cooperates with the wider INTERPOL community on a wide range of crime investigations, especially in the fields of drugs, car theft, money laundering, terrorism, illegal immigration, trafficking in human beings, and theft or loss of travel documents.
Combating document fraud focus of INTERPOL training
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ABDEL GHANIY Age today: 8 years old
Nationality: Canada , Lebanon
OMAR Age today: 9 years old
Nationality: Lebanon , Canada
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