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Discover: Kratie

The interior of the Phnom Sombok temple in Kratie, Cambodia is decorated with torture scenes for the edification of the non-virtuous visitor.




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Discover: Fukuoka

A bullet train ride on the Hakata-Minami Line in Fukuoka, Japan costs just ¥290 (under US$3). Alas, the end-to-end trip lasts just ten minutes.




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Discover: Kanab

When eating at Houston's restaurant in Kanab, Utah, tip the servers well; they pack pistols, although it's just for show -- allegedly.




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Discover: Tokyo

Want to visit the Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern Capitals? Book flights to Beijing, Xian, Tokyo and Nanjing.




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Discover: Vicksburg

When you visit Vicksburg (Mississippi) National Military Park, you can see one of the first ironclad gunboats, dating back to US Civil War times.




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Discover: Jakar

A cypress tree outside Kurje Lhakhang monastery in Jakar, Bhutan is claimed to have grown from Guru Rinpoche's walking stick.




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Discover: Cranbrook

If you visit Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada and crave a dinner of alligator meat, you can get it at K's Amazon Eatery -- even though the Amazon and its gators are thousands of miles away.




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Discover: Takaoka

On your way from Takaoka to the Vladivostok ferry? Take a look out the window: the name of the Himi train line means Ice-Watching.




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Discover: Lubbock

Among the objects on display at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas, memorializing the city's favorite son, is a giant-size replica of the rocker's trademark glasses.




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Discover: Kota Kinabalu

The Hall of Skulls at Monsopiad Cultural Village outside Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia features 42 skulls of enemies, all killed by the warrior-hero Monsopiad.




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Banking parallels

Nationalising a bank is a big deal. But it is not unprecedented. It is worth reading the history of Continental Illinois, nationalised by the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1984. You can get the full story from the FDIC...



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Flat market

Have we overdone it with city centre flats? Or apartments as they are often called in the sales literature. Arrive at almost any railway station - from Norwich to Nottingham - and you can't help but be struck by how...



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Central banks get together

The world's central banks are back. They're taking collective action again - all for one and one for all. They learned back in December that co-ordinated action works better than individual action. In any case, moving together at least prevents...



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Shrinking economy

I was wrong an hour ago, to say the Golden Rule measure of borrowing was looking better than it had been in 2012. Sorry, bit rushed. Looking at the data, the chancellor is conceding that by 2011, the economy will...




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Law on Holcomb's side despite conservative backlash over COVID-19 measures

Failing to abide by governor's order is a misdemeanor, but officials hope they don't need to enforce it.

      




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10 of the biggest things you should know about stay-at-home in Indiana

Ten things to know as Indiana prepares to hunker down to fight coronavirus.

      




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Here's what enforcement of coronavirus 'stay at home' order will look like in Indiana

Education will be the key to enforce orders from Gov. Eric Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett to close businesses and to urge people to "stay at home."

      




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Stop saying I recruited you to run, Susan Brooks' office tells a 5th District candidate

Beth Henderson on the "Good Morning Grant County" radio show said U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks encouraged her to run for Indiana's 5th District.

      




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Indiana Election Commission moves deadlines, makes changes to accommodate June 2 primary

The Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday ratified several changes that Gov. Eric Holcomb recommended at a news conference last week.

      




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Indiana black caucus wants governor to address high coronavirus rate among African Americans

In Indiana, African-Americans make up a disproportionate amount of positive cases and deaths from the COVID-19 , a troubling trend that's mirrored nationally.

       




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Exclusive: Trey Hollingsworth clarifies comments that sending Americans back to work is lesser of two evils

Indiana Congressman Trey Hollingsworth says it's a false choice between accepting widespread casualties or reopening the economy.

       




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Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky governors to coordinate lifting of coronavirus restrictions

The governors of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky have been in close contact throughout the coronavirus pandemic and are coordinating stay-at-home orders.

       




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How Holcomb will work with other governors, businesses to reopen Indiana

Gov. Eric Holcomb will partner with other Midwestern states as they coordinate reopening their economies in phases as soon as early May.

       




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Governor reaches out to business organizations to talk safety as he considers reopening economy

Gov. Eric Holcomb has begun reaching out to the business community to learn how to begin reopening the economy as safely as possible.

       




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Mike Pence to visit Indiana GM plant now making ventilators to fight the coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Indiana next week to spotlight an automotive plant making ventilators to fight the COVID 19 pandemic.

       




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Blue Angels may fly over Indy in tribute to frontline workers battling coronavirus

Officials would direct the Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force's Thunderbirds to fly over Indianapolis, Washington, New York and others

       




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Jim Cummings Jr., lifelong Republican and founder of Indiana Black Expo, dies at age 90

James "Jim" Cummings Jr., who was the last living founder of Indiana Black Expo., died late Thursday at age 90 of a heart attack.

       




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'There's no playbook': What local governments can legally limit during coronavirus

The most important decisions during a public health emergency are more likely to be made by Indiana's governor and local officials than the president.

       




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Pence — wearing face mask — heaps praise on workers while touring Kokomo facility

Vice President Mike Pence toured a GM facility making hospital ventilators for about an hour Thursday.

       




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How a non-partisan group wants to boost voter turnout by registering 750K new voters

A non-profit group dedicated to civic engagement launched Wednesday an ambitious effort to register voters in Indiana.

       




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Doyel: Cowards had their say, and now it's Colts QB draft pick Jacob Eason's turn

Anonymous sources ripped Washington QB Jacob Eason, and ESPN gave the cowards their say after the Colts selected Eason in the fourth round Saturday.

       




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Colts select WR Dezmon Patmon with the 212th pick

The Indianapolis Colts select Washington State wide receiver Dezmon Patmon with the 212th pick.

       




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Colts cut losses, trade Quincy Wilson for sixth-round pick and take CB Isaiah Rodgers

Wilson flashed promise in Year 2 after being a second-round pick but was benched last season

       




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Colts draft pick Dezmon Patmon to Zendaya: 'What's good?'

The Colts' sixth-round pick is trying to catch the attention of actress Zendaya

       




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NFL draft grades: It's official, folks liked the Colts' 2020 draft haul

No one knows for sure how these picks will shake out and most of these grades will likely end up on Freezing Cold Takes.

       




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Every Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback

Mike Pagel to Andrew Luck, and everyone in between -- 24 different quarterbacks have led the Colts. How many can you name?

      




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Doyel and Derek podcast: Colts draft, ESPN-on-Eason crime, NBA coming back — sort of

Gregg got a boxing heavy bag for his birthday, and he's ready to beat up Derek — hey, that's what he said! — on the latest Doyel and Derek Podcast.

       




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Undrafted free agents: Colts sign Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, Indy's Kendall Coleman

Colts continue adding players after NFL Draft.

       




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Insider: Making case for and against picking up Colts' safety Malik Hooker's fifth-year option

After his name popped up in trade rumors the Colts spent a third-round pick on a safety. Are the Colts preparing for a future without Malik Hooker?

       




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Taking a look back at Colts 2017 draft class and it's 'Pro Bowl-caliber' talent

They say it takes three years to evaluate a draft class. How does the Colts 2017 class look three years later?

       




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New Colts quarterback Jacob Eason has spent his entire career under the weight of expectation

Eason, a five-star recruit who was a freshman starter at Georgia before transferring to Washington, is used to the weight of expectation

       




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Report: Adam Vinatieri wants to keep kicking

Legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri wants to return for a 25th season but knows the Colts might have other plans.

       




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Stock watch: Offseason additions have big ramifications on Colts veterans

Which Colts incumbents benefited the most from an offseason of change? And who's now in a tougher position than they were at season's end?

       




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Colts DE Kemoko Turay is ready to pick up where he left off in breakout season

Colts legend Robert Mathis rebuilt Kemoko Turay into a tactical, calculated missile instead of a grenade lobbed into the dark.

       




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NFL power rankings: Colts help fill void in AFC

Indianapolis Colts have put themselves in position to leapfrog the New England Patriots and Houston Texans

       




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Colts TE Doyle deals with challenges with offseason workouts

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle discusses the challenges of working out during the pandemic.

       




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Colts still waiting on Adam Vinatieri's rehab, even though he'd like to kick again

No final decision has been made by the Colts, but Indianapolis does have two young kickers on the roster in Chase McLaughlin and Rodrigo Blankenship.

       




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Colts send message to Malik Hooker: He hasn't earned their trust — yet

Safety Malik Hooker now only under contract with the Colts through 2020 season

       




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Colts outfitted Frank Reich with new weapons. Here's how he's going to use them.

On Monday, Frank Reich provided a sneak-peek into how the new acquisitions will fit into a suddenly stacked Colts offense.

       




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Why Colts' RBs Jonathan Taylor and Marlon Mack might bring out the best of Philip Rivers

When the Chargers legend isn't carrying a team on his back, Rivers has been far more efficient.