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Apaches over Grafenwoehr US-helicopter unit from Fort Carson deployed to Europe for nine months Grafenwoehr, Germany -- Combat readiness has the highest priority for 4th Combat Aviation Brigade “Ivy Eagles.” The helicopter unit is in Europe as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The interoperability of the armed attack helicopter AH-64 D Apache and the US reconnaissance unmanned aerial system (UAS) Shadow was demonstrated on range 118 on Grafenwoehr Training Area.

The helicopter brigade from Fort Carson, Colo., with 1,700 soldiers belongs to the 4th US Infantry Division and was sent across the Atlantic. Its 52 Black Hawk helicopters, 12 Chinook helicopters and 24 Apache attack helicopters were sent to Europe by boat via Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. The helicopters are stationed at the US installation Illesheim in Central Franconia to Europe. From there, they deploy to exercises with partners in Poland, Romania and Bulgaria and for training at Grafenwoehr, said the unit’s public affairs officer, Capt. Edward Putzier.

Photo Credit: Gerald Morgenstern

He hosted the media day which started at the UAS site in Vilseck.

There, the 6-17 Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron introduced the UAS Shadow. They are the “eye in the sky” of the helicopter pilots. The UAS camera transmits found targets directly to the display of the Apache helicopter.

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“The Shadow used as a forward scout makes the Apache more effective.” (Capt. Edward Putzier)

Ground personnel prepares the Shadow for the flight and puts it on the hydraulic-pneumatic catapult for take-off. The UAS is piloted by the aircraft commander on the ground, located in a container on a Humvee (HMMWV). The reconnaissance unit is equipped with eight Shadows, each valued at about $ 750.000.

The system has a wingspan of almost six meters.

The Apache helicopters come directly from Illesheim and land at the forward arming and refueling point (FARP) near Grafenwoehr Army Airfield. Prior to arrival Staff Sgt. Michael Adeyanju trains his soldiers on each step during a dry run. Pilot and gunner remain in the Apache during refueling and arming. About 300 rounds of the 30 mm training ammunition are put in the magazine of the automatic rapid-firing gun, directly located below the cockpit. The maximum capacity is 1,200 rounds. The launch pads for 16 Hellfire missiles and the magazines of the 36 2.75-inch rockets are located below the Apache’s short wings. They will not be used due to the persisting drought. The launch of a Hellfire missile can be simulated via the gunner’s display with a dummy that is attached to the Apache.

Finally, the Apache helicopters, each worth about $ 33 million, deploy to range 118, only three kilometers south of Grafenwoehr.

From the ground, the senior warrant officers of the brigade observe the firing exercise of the two Apaches. The subject matter experts are responsible for the training of the pilots and gunners and responsible for safety. They are satisfied with the training results of the pilots, ages 25 to 35. They view their mission “to be ready” as accomplished. The soldiers from Fort Carson view Grafenwoehr as an excellent training area. | by Gerald Morgenstern Bavarian Times | 4

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Forest ranger Andreas Irle and Caecilia Kastl-Meier from the garrison environmental office found whole colonies of autumn crocuses on the burnt areas. Soon, the experts are sure, new life will sprout on the burnt soil.

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Ground and aerial firefighting at Grafenwoehr Training Area Grafenwoehr, Germany -- On several days in August, Grafenwoehr residents observed clouds of smoke over the training area, smolder and smell of burning even in the city. Several hundred hectares of grass and open land in impact area A, south of Netzaberg Housing Area, fell prey to flames. Heavy firefighting equipment on the ground and a Chinook CH-47 with a 5,000-liter-water bucket were deployed by the US Army.

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“Fires on the training area are nothing unusual. A flash over into the forests or across the borders of the training area can be riled out,” range control said in a statement released by the 7th Army Training Command public affairs office. The hot summer and the long drought aggravated the situation. The fire in impact area A burnt grass, broom and dry shrubs, causing high clouds of smoke.

high-pressure water cannon that prevented the worst. The city of Grafenwoehr’s volunteer fire department supported the water supply with a tank truck, coordinated by its commander Alexander Richter, who is also a firefighter employed by the US fire department.

“Normally, the area is crisscrossed by water bodies and swamps but is now as dry as a bone and rotating wind posed further problems,” says forest ranger Andreas Irle who is responsible for the area. Commanded by deputy fire chief Gerhard Biersack, the US fire department deployed fire trucks, firefighting tanks and the high-capacity fire truck “Panther” from the airfield. It was the Panther with its approximately 12,000 liters of water and

Apart from the grassland and the shrubs, sparks of fire only reached the succession forest. In the following days, the US Army deployed a Chinook CH-47 helicopter from Katterbach near Ansbach to extinguish the pockets of embers that kept flaring up in the rough terrain of the impact area. Flying with a 5,000-liter water load is a special challenge for the pilots. Water is scooped from Schlatterweiher Lake, south of Apfelbach.

“Normally, the area is criscrossed by water bodies and swamps but is now as dry as a bone and rotating wind posed further problems” (Forest ranger Andreas Irle)

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3-year construction between Erbendorf, Grafenwoehr forces detour GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — A road leading from Erbendorf to Grafenwoehr will be closed for construction for three years.

The closure of the B299 between Pressath and Erbendorf will result in a detour for those driving to Grafenwoehr. Construction begins at the end of August 2018.

The construction will impact commuters and school bus routes.

Service members, families and employees driving from Erbendorf should follow the B22 to Kemnath, and follow the St2665 toward Pressath and Grafenwoehr.

Detour (Umleitung) signs will be posted. The detour adds 10-15 minutes to the commute between Erbendorf and Grafenwoehr.

The detour will force school buses to pick up DoDEA students about 5 minutes earlier than previous pick-up times. Students can expect to be dropped off about 5 minutes later. Parents and students will receive official pick-up times from the bus office in mid-August. | by Nathan Van Schaik

The underground pockets of embers were detected by the infrared camera of an Apache attack helicopter. Its crew then directed the Chinook to the affected areas. A total of 30 runs with about 150,000 liters of water were flown. Lt. Col. William Burden, the garrison provost marshal, responsible for the directorate of emergency services, was also on location. Forest ranger Irle was onboard the Chinook and praised the initiative and professionalism of the pilots and all responders on the ground.

According to Irle, the fires posed no danger to deer and small animals. “They flee,” said the forest ranger. Irle and Caecilia Kastl-Meier from the garrison environmental office are surprised that the autumn crocuses are in full bloom on the burnt drylands.

Both expect arnica, a protected plant from the aster family that is on the Red List of endangered species, to be the primary settler on the burnt areas. | by Gerald Morgenstern

Schützenschnur medal for American soldiers Grafenwoehr, Germany -- Capt. Hans-Jürgen Gmeiner focused his remarks on the word “joint” when awarding Schützenschnur medals to American soldiers of the 7th Army Training Command (7ATC). The shooting award of the German Armed Forces is sought after by American soldiers.

Once again, the Office of the German Military Representative (DMV) on Grafenwoehr Training Area hosted a shooting competition this year to give US soldiers the opportunity to obtain the treasured award. Soldiers are required to pass exercises with the pistol and the German combat rifle G 36. Reserve Master Sgt. Andre Potzler, also the 7ATC media relations officer, held the exercises together with soldiers from DMV. During the following days, US soldiers also had the opportunity to achieve the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency. Following the shooting competition, soldiers had to pass exercises in the following additional disciplines: Swimming, marching, physical fitness and self-help and comrade-help. During the roll call in front of the Water Tower, Gmeiner focused on the joint training and exercising as a guarantee for success.

Together with Col. Timothy Davis, 7ATC G3, he awarded the medals in bronze, silver and gold.

A total of 132 US soldiers from more than ten units stationed on Tower Barracks in Grafenwoehr and Rose Barracks in Vilseck took part in the competitions. | by Gerald Morgenstern

Photo Credit: Gerald Morgenstern

The Bavarian state construction office announced the construction project at a July 11 Grafenwoehr construction meeting. The purpose of the construction is to widen and straiten the road to federal road standards. Currently, the section of the B299 is windy, narrow and potentially dangerous.

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Six USAG Bavaria Soldiers retired, honored at ceremony GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria honored Soldiers for their service and career at the quarterly retirement ceremony, here, August 29.

The USAG Bavaria Garrison Chaplain, Col. Kevin M. Pies, thanked the retirees for their accomplishments and sacrifices made in service to the country — in both times of peace and conflict.

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“Most importantly, they have balanced their service with their families,” Pies said. “I think only a military audience can appreciate the true sacrifices our families endure so that we can wear this uniform or go the ‘extra mile’ to ensure the support of those in uniform.” Six Soldiers in our community retired from the military after years of dedicated service. They include 1st Sgt. Melvin Reid, Master Sgt. Gary A. Taylor, Sgt. 1st Class Edward T. Harmon, Sgt. 1st Class Troy L. Rudolph, Staff Sgt. Glen W. Hambrick and Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Oliver.

1st Sgt. Melvin Reid accomplished 35 years of service. He began his journey in the Army in 1990. Most recently he served as a First Sergeant while assigned to the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion and has two years and two months of combat experience. A major highlight in the Army was for him to serve as first sergeant seven different times throughout his career and obtain his bachelor’s degree.

Master Sgt. Gary A. Taylor began his journey in the Army in 1983 and has six years of combat experience. Most recently he served with Headquarters Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, with duty as the USAG Bavaria Directorate of Public Works Noncommissioned Officer in Charge. His highlight in the Army was serving as an acting command sergeant major for 14 months with the 101st Airborne Division.

Sgt. 1st Class Edward T. Harmon began his journey in the Army in 1995 and has one year and eight months of combat experience. Most recently he served with 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, as a senior culinary management NCO. His major highlight in the Army was winning the Phillip A. Connolly Award, which recognizes the best dining facility in the Army, while serving as the DFAC manager for the 10th Special Forces Group.

Sergeant 1st Class Troy L. Rudolph began his journey in the Army in 1993 and has one year and nine months of combat experience. Currently he serves as a watch officer in the USAG Bavaria installation operations center. A major highlight in the Army for Rudolph was being detachment NCO in charge of an eight aircraft medical evacuation unit at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Staff Sgt. Glen W. Hambrick began his journey in the Army in 1998 and has one year of combat experience. Most recently he served as the religious affairs specialist and fund manager with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USAG Bavaria.

Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Oliver began his journey in the Army in 1998 and has four years of combat experience. Most recently he served as the NCO in charge of the Directorate of Human Resources, Military Personnel Division in-processing section where he oversaw the arrival of new Soldiers and their families to the community.

Combined, these six Soldiers rendered more than 151 years of service.

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Bavarian law expands police rights •

• All German federal states were required to revise the police laws in light of the privacy policy changes. Bavaria expanded the rights of the police even more than other federal states.

The new law earned a lot of criticism. Before it was approved, more than 30,000 people demonstrated in Munich fearing a police state. The expanded police powers are a threat to civil liberties, said critics.

Article 2 of the new law states “The task of the police is to ward off dangers to public safety or public order that exist in general or in individual cases.” This means the law is relevant to everybody in Bavaria, no matter where he or she is from.

Most critics are afraid of one controversial aspect in the new law: “Imminent Danger” instead of “Concrete Danger.” This gives Bavarian police extended powers to intervene even before an offense has taken place. The definition is long, confusing and a matter of interpretation for police intervention, said lawyers.

“Imminent danger does not mean that there is no longer any suspicion needed, but an imminent danger exists when the police can prove that significant attacks are to be expected.

However, the time and place of the action have not become concrete yet,” said Albert Brück, spokesman for the police headquarters of the Upper Palatinate. “The category of the imminent danger is not new either. The term was already added to the Bavarian police law in 2017 in fact of a decision of the Federal Constitutional Court in 2016.”

What new powers are given to the police?

• As preventive measures: The police may, e.g., spy on apartments, emails, telephone calls or WhatsApp messages when having a judicial approval.

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The police can intervene sooner in planned attacks: If the police can prove substantial facts of an expected attack, they may intervene, even if there is no concrete time and place of the attack.

The police may monitor vulnerable places with automatic video cameras: In certain places with increased risk potential, such as marketplaces, folk festivals or Christmas markets, the police may use automatic evaluations of video images.

The police are allowed to use bodycams: The bodycam use is for protection of potential victims and police officers.

The police may secure data in cloud storage: Previously, the police could only protect data on a terminal (e.g., a mobile phone or a computer), but not data stored on other servers.

The police may use drones: g., in the search for missing people. The drones must not be armed.

The police get more rights in dealing with DNA traces: In case of imminent danger, the use of extended DNA is now allowed. With this provision, all the external characteristics of a wanted person can be determined.

According to critics, with these privileges, Bavaria’s 41,000 police personnel now have extended powers to open private letters, spy on apartments, and scan emails and telephone calls. Some citizens see this as a restriction of their fundamental rights.

“The law is to protect the citizens in advance of the occurrence of a criminal offense. For this you need the extended powers for the Bavarian police,” said Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann.

Christian Social Union party leader Thomas Kreuzer added, “Freedom needs security because security is required for freedom.”

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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Bavarian Parliament approved a new police law in May 2018 due to a new European Union Privacy Policy and a decision made by the Federal Constitutional Court.

Artillery Accident of 1960: The deadliest event in the history of the Grafenwoehr Training Area Grafenwoehr, Germany -- September 2, 1960. Around 0900 hrs.

Cloudy, as usual.

A platoon of U.S. Army Soldiers are pitching a tent. Some are even on each other's shoulders (Soldiers don't lug around ladders). Suddenly, the shell comes ripping through, blasting the tent to bits. Colin Powell, then only a first lieutenant stationed in Grafenwoehr, describes the carnage: "It was a morning after pay-day in the summer of 1960. Our brigade had gone to GrafenwÜhr for field training. The troops were to be billeted in over six hundred general-purpose tents. Our company had not yet arrived in force, but a sister unit, the 12th Cavalry, had come in the night before. Its tents were full of troops, still asleep at this early hour. I was returning from a bartering mission with another company's exec, bringing rations I had traded for back to our mess hall. My ears pricked up at an odd, whistling sound overhead. In about a nanosecond, I realized it was an artillery shell that had strayed wildly out of the impact area. I stopped, frozen, and actually saw the 8-inch round come in. It struck a tent pole in the 12th Cavalry's sector, detonating in an air burst. The roar was deafening, followed by a terrifying silence. [‌] I had seen a hundred war movies, but nothing had prepared me for the sights I saw that day." -- Colin Powell: My American Journey, 1995, p. 49 -- 50.

What Colin Powell, American statesman and retired four-star general, recounts here in his autobiography from his time as a platoon leader in West Germany, is the most serious accident in the history of the Grafenwoehr Training Area.

On September 2, 1960, an artillery shell that was fired during a training exercise of the 3rd Armored Division missed its target area and impacted in Camp Kasserine where Soldiers of the Division's 3rd Reconnaissance Squadron, 12th Cavalry, were accommodated.

Photo Credit: U.S. Army / The New York Times

Sixteen Soldiers died and 27 suffered injuries, making it the accident with the most victims that the Grafenwoehr Training Area has seen to this day.

In 1960, the story made the front page of the New York Times, but almost six decades later it is unknown to most people. Many who were witnesses of that day in 1960 are long gone from Grafenwoehr and evidence is scarce after so many years.

One of the few at what is today U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria who can recount what happened is John Romweber, a teacher at Vilseck High School. His father, Pfc. George Peter Romweber, witnessed the event.

"I did speak to my dad about it when he was older and he told me about it," said John Romweber.

The only recorded history of the event courtesy of New York Times and second-hand accounts.

George Peter Romweber, born in 1940, had volunteered for the Army and was with the 12th Cavalry, 3rd Armored Division as a tank driver.

NAMES OF THOSE KILLED:

BAROFALDI, Pfc. Robert E. BECKWORTH, Specialist 4th Class James B. COCHRAN, Sgt. Charles EASTHAM, Specialist Jack L. HARRIS, Pfc. Norman D. HIGMAN, Pfc. Michael J. The table with the sixteen helmets in front of the altar. The memorial service for the victims of the accident was held Sept. 4, 1960. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lowell Fox. Donation by Farley Fox. Photo courtesy of Frank da Cruz.

JOHNSON, Specialist 4th Class Earl LOVE, Pfc. David L. LUCAS, Pfc. Elmo M. MAPPIN, Sgt. 1st Class Jack W.

In September 1960, Pfc. Romweber was 19 years old.

"My dad arrived that morning. And an hour later he was in this accident. So he was only in Graf for about one hour," John Romweber said.

The Soldiers of the 3rd Division's Reconnaissance Squadron had indeed just arrived in Grafenwoehr when the accident happened after morning roll-call. Pfc. Romweber was in one of the tents with another Soldier on his shoulders.

"It was raining I believe, and they were attempting to reach and lower a rain flap such that the rain would not enter the tent," John Romweber said.

At this time, the 8-inch howitzer shell was fired. According to a press release from the New York Times, the shell "ripped through one tent, exploded in a second and rained fragments on a third."

"This man on my dad's shoulders took the brunt of the shell," said John Romweber. "The man on his shoulders died for sure my dad said."

According to the New York Times, thirteen of the 18 Soldiers in the second tent were killed instantly when the shell struck.

A total of 15 Soldiers died on the day of the accident and 28 were injured. A 16th Soldier died of his injuries one day after the accident.

Pfc. Romweber belonged to those who were wounded but survived.

"When I was a kid, I recall hearing that my father was the only one in his tent to survive the blast, regaining consciousness among severed arms and legs and not knowing if they belonged to him," John Romweber said.

Pfc. Romweber and the other wounded were flown to Army hospitals by helicopter.

John Romweber's father was first taken to Nuremberg and then to Frankfurt hospital and ultimately to the Walter Reed Medical Center in the United States.

"He had nine surgeries," adds John Romweber. "He had some serious injuries. He almost lost his arm."

Pfc. Romweber's recovery took 18 months. By the time he was healthy, his time in the Army was over.

MERRILL, Specialist 4th Class William A. NELSON, Pfc. Charles L. PARKER, Pfc. J. C. PLESHAKOV, Pfc. George ROGERS, Sgt. 1st Class Edward SAURINO, Pfc. Augustus J.

"He was obviously very lucky to survive," said his son.

For those whose lives were lost, a memorial service was held in Grafenwoehr two days after the accident near the very scene where it had happened.

"Soldiers of the Third Armored Division assembled in a hollow -- with sixteen gaps in the ranks -- before an altar between two fir trees. Sixteen steel helmets on tables near the altar bore testimony to the accident [‌]," reads the report from the New York Times.

The artillery shell was found to be overcharged and badly aimed. Human error had caused the accident that cost these young men their lives. Back then the New York Times wrote that the accident is believed to have been the worst affecting U.S. troops in West Germany.

"I have read it was the biggest loss of life almost to the end of the Cold War," said John Romweber.

Despite this, there is not much that reminds people of what happened at the present day except two sentences about the accident in the Grafenwoehr Culture and Military Museum.

John Romweber moved to Bavaria in 2010, the year of the 50th anniversary of the accident.

"I had looked into it then," he said. "I thought there would be something going on for the 50th anniversary of this significant tragedy but there was nothing. It's a little bit sad that it has been lost to history."

According to John Romweber, his father did not speak of the accident often throughout his life but his son emphasized that he lived the remaining 57 years of his life in a state of joy.

"I think my dad was just profoundly grateful that he lived," John Romweber said. "Cause you know, most of these guys didn't live." | by Johanna Pschierer, USAG Bavaria Public Affairs

Photo Credit: Courtesy photo

"I remember his Army shirt had a little spear patch, the spearhead," John Romweber said.

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“Homecoming” to Pappenberg Ceremony with Auxiliary Bishop Reinhard Pappenberger in front of the church ruins in the impact area

Photo Credit: Gerald Morgenstern (3)

“Holy Water from the sky” descended upon the participants of the ceremony in Pappenberg. Together with 500 participants and in front of the church ruins in the impact area of Grafenwoehr Training Area, auxiliary bishop Reinhard Pappenberger commemorated the disbandment of Pappenberg 80 years ago.

Grafenwoehr, Germany -- About 500 people took part in the “homecoming” to Pappenberg. In front of the ruins of the former pilgrimage church auxiliary bishop Reinhard Pappenberger, together with the former residents of the disbanded villages in the training area, their descendants and guests, remembered the disbandment 80 years ago. The US Army had permitted this event in the impact area.

“Propter res militares - Pappenberg parish was disbanded for military reasons,” chaplain Wolfgang Ederer wrote when he closed the baptism registry in February 1938. Gerald Morgen-

stern, organizer of the trip, welcomed the participants, especially the residents of Wolfskofen.

In 1938, most of Pappenberg’s residents were re-settled in that small village near Regensburg, including the magnificent altars and interior decorate the church there. Christian Matok had organized registration and historian Karl Matok from Wolfskofen gave a detailed account of the history at the event. Also present were those flags of the Veterans’ Association, the volunteer fire department and the Shooters Association 1888 Hubertus from Grafenwoehr. In 1888, the shooters association was founded in Annahütte near Pappenberg.

Garrison commander Col. Adam Boyd was excited about the large number of participants and said that the US Army had gladly allowed the event. Cmd. Sgt. Major William Gardner represented 7th Army Training Command. The Federal Forest Office was represented

by Forest Director Ulrich Maushake and Forest Ranger Andreas Irle. Irle was thanked for his support. He and his team had prepared the area and resurrected the cross in front of the church ruins.

A memorial plaque was put up to commemorate the event. Capt.

Hans-Jürgen Gmeiner of the Office of the German military representative and his team of civilian workers assisted with the event’s organiza-

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Learn more about the training area from a book “Grafenwoehr Training Area, Yesterday - Today” is the title of the bilingual book written by Reserve Sergeant Major Gerald Morgenstern. On 288 pages with more than 800 photos, he does not only tell the history of the training area since 1910 but also covers the development of the training area in recent years. The book also includes a chapter about the history of Pappenberg village. “Grafenwoehr Training Area, Yesterday - Today” is available in bookstores and at various locations on and off post.

tional procedures. Willi Buchfelder and Willi Gottschalk from the Historic Society and Manfred Neumann from the Men’s Association Eschenbach organized food and beverages for the event participants. .

In his remarks, following prayers and Hail Mary songs, auxiliary bishop Reinhard Pappenberger focused on the protection of the Mother of God. He explained the symbolism of the walnut tree which sumptuously grows in the center of the church ruins.

Pappenberger was assisted by junior priest Simon Heindl from Neumarkt whose grandmother was born in the former hamlet Bernhof on the training area.

US Army Chaplain (Col.) Kevin Pies spoke a prayer of blessing.

The 86-year-old Leo Suttner from Grafenwoehr, born in Ziegelhütte near Pappenberg was baptized in Pappenberg church and had to leave his hometown when he was five years old.

Angela Schmitz came from Attenkirchen near Freising. She is the grand-niece of Wolfgang Ederer, Pappenberg’s last chaplain. She brought with her photos of her uncle’s first mass, his memorial card photo and other mementos. Both were soughtafter interview partners of the media. The event had attracted Bavaria-wide media attention.

Vilseck’s mayor Hans-Martin Schertl was also presented. Four busses from Vilseck and Sorghof had come to the event after visiting various other sites in the training area. Franz Zeilmann and Andreas Kreuzer (US Army Garrison Bavaria) and Hubert Anton and Jochen Scharrer (Federal Forest Office) guided those busses. The five busses from Grafenwoehr were guided

by Andre Potzler (7th ATC), Caecilia Kastl-Meier (US Army Garrison Bavaria), Josef Neubauer, Gerald Morgenstern and Willi Buchfelder. | by Gerald Morgenstern

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General makes a great impression at keg tapping Grafenwoehr, Germany -- Both the new garrison commander, Col. Adam J. Boyd and the new Brigadier General Christopher C. LaNeve know how to celebrate. Both attended the opening of the Citizens’ Fest in front of the Grafenwoehr town hall in Mid-July and, of course, the opening of the German-American Volksfest three weeks later at Camp Kasserine. Each time it took the general only one blow and the beer started flowing from the tap. The commander welcomed the guests in the DAGA-beer tent in Bavarian.

This year, the Volksfest which has been held annually on the first weekend in August since 1958 (with the exception of 2013 when it was cancelled for security reasons) celebrated its 60th anniversary. | by Renate Gradl

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When relaxing night are a scarce commodity

These tips help improve your sleep

Sleeping difficulties cause stress and can turn into a vicious circle that can put a strain on your every day life.

(djd). “Sleep is a delicious invention,” writer Heinrich Heine stated rightfully. Relaxing sleep is a gift that we often do not value enough until we suffer from insomnia. Insomnia negatively impacts physical and mental performance because a lot of regeneration and cell renewal processes take place during sleep. The immune system is strengthened during sleep. Things you have learned are embedded in the brain, impressions are categorized and processed.

If you suffer from insomnia, here are a few tips on how to change your every day life to enjoy a good night’s sleep again.

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The eight best tips for a healthy sleep Tip 1: Do not use your bed for other activities

Watching TV, eating, reading, working - these activities do not belong into the bed. Your bed should be reserved for sleeping and the most wonderful pastime in the world.

Tip 2: Only go to bed when tired

If you have problems falling asleep, you should stick to a schedule. However, you should not go to bed when you are not tired.

Bedtime rituals such as soft music or a hot bath before going to bed may prepare the body for falling asleep.

Tip 3:

The darker, the better Light reduces the release of the sleep hormone melatonin into the blood. Therefore, your bedroom should not be too bright.

Tip 4:

Naps are taboo If you are suffering from sleep disorders, you should not take any naps during the day.

Tip 5: Relax

Often, anger, stress or too much work are the reason for lying awake for hours. Relaxing with meditation or yoga can help reduce stress and find inner peace.

Tip 6: Right climate

The perfect room temperature for a good night’s sleep is 16 to 19 degrees Celsius (61 to 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Ventilating the room before going to bed provides the body with the necessary amount of oxygen.

Tip 7:

Tune out noise A ticking alarm clock is unsuitable for the bedroom. Street noise, pets or a snoring partner are sources of noise that cannot be tuned out easily. Here, ear plugs can help. .

Tip 8: Reduce stimulants

Drinking alcohol or other stimulants such as coffee, cola or black tea in the evening, can negatively impact your sleep phases.

More tips and exercises for a better sleep can be found at www.sedacur.de.

Constant sleep deprivation can cause • Ravenousness leading to weight gain • faster aging • A study of the American automobile club AAA shows that missing two hours of sleep may double the risk of having an accident. If you only sleep four to five hours, you may have up to a four times higher risk for accidents. Tis is comparable to driving while intoxicated.

• Additionally, sleepless nights increase the risk of infections and cause depression.

• Persistent lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease.

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How to achieve a work-life-balance A sensitive sense of self can safe you from burn-out (djd). While the so-called Generation Y (born 1980 to 1995) has grown up with the concept of achieving a work-life-balance, those ages 40 and up are not very familiar with it. Work-lifebalance describes the fair balance between work hours and leisure time. Reality, however, is often different. More and more employees make concessions regarding their work to increase their social status or to earn more money. The threshold between job and leisure time becomes blurred. Work and relaxation are no longer in balance. Relationships, social contacts and hobbies re neglected. Unrealistic expectations regarding oneself and constant readiness put a strain on our nerves and have a negative impact on our sleep.

Full-throttle ahead into exhaustion Suddenly, we feel burnt-out, weak and empty. Heavy bodily exhaustion can alternate with irritability. The greatest problem for many employees who are heading straight into burn-out is their belief that it can’t happen to them and that burn-out is something that only affects others and much younger people, says stress expert Nathalie Mong. The psychological psychotherapist advises those affected to train their sense of self and

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Find out what causes stress While remedial measures such as meditation, sufficient sleep. regular exercise and a healthy diet provide affected individuals temporary relief, old habits have a tendency to quickly return.

Special burn-out cure leaves help to identify destructive behavior and teach those affected how to permanently change it. The prevention program “Finding your inner balance in the moor”, held in Bad Aibling and developed by Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich together with hospitals, physicians and therapists, can help and includes a variety of approaches to find out what causes your stress and teaches you techniques on how to avoid it in every day life. If you are interested, you can take a peek at the program by taking an “Emotional Awareness Weekend” or a “Timeout Week.”

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Late summer and fall allow for many pleasant outdoor activities in. However, buzzing and biting mosquitos are not one of them. Not only are they a nuisance, they can also be dangerous.

Stings and Bites: Protect yourself from mosquitos and ticks in late summer and fall

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(djd). Walks in the park, relaxing on the sunny patio of a café, trips into nature - there are many pleasant outdoor activities in late summer and fall. However, they also include buzzing and biting mosquitos. Not only are they a nuisance, they can also be dangerous because they transmit diseases.

A small mosquito bite can have severe consequences Mosquitos mostly appear at dusk and often, you don’t notice them until it is too late. By then, they are already sitting on your arms and legs, sucking your blood or are already done with it. A small mosquito bite does not only itch, it can also have severe consequences. In 2017, the Zika virus kept health offices around the world busy. It is believed to cause birth defects in unborn children. In tropical regions, a mosquito bite can have bad consequences for one’s health such as an infection with malaria or dengue fever. Globalization allows dangerous mosquitos such as the Asian tiger mosquito to spread to the north and hunt for prey in our areas.

Spring was great for mosquitos this year because it was warm and it rained a lot. Mosquitos like it warm and humid

because their larvae and pupae need water to develop. Apart from the “normal” types of mosquitos, experts currently observe increased activity by horse flies, biting midges, ticks and blackflies. Therefore, sufficient protection is necessary.

Repellants or special combination products that also repel ticks and other parasites provide protection from bites.

Best in test contains the active ingredient icaridin Germany’s consumer products testing agency Stiftung Warentest tested ten combination products that protect against mosquitos and ticks (Issue “test,” 5/2017). The best in test contains the active ingredient icaridin. “Insects find their prey through their carbon dioxide emissions, sweat and by recognizing special fragrance patterns,” says Stefanie Gschwandner of Saltigo GmbH, the producer of the ingredient. After applying the spray on the skin, the active ingredient evaporates, creating a protective coat. “It impairs the mechanism that attracts mosquitos to human skin and works like an invisibility cloak (…),” says Gschwandner. That means that ticks or mosquitos aren’t killed, they’re only repelled. Check product labels for their active ingredient.

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Health For many, fall with its pleasant temperatures and colorful leaves is the best time for hiking.

Plan well and arrive refreshed Hiking tours can be a wonderful experience if you prepare them well

Plan your route: First, choose a nice hiking tour that meets your individual needs. This includes determining length, elevation profile, trail conditions and rest stops. Most hiking regions provide tour dates online. However, health insurances such as BKK Pfalz recommend to also carry traditional hiking maps with you because a smartphone or a GPS device are not 100% dependable.

Hiking equipment, clothes and shoes should be selected based on the tour route. If you mainly hike on paved roads, you should wear comfortable shoes. Uneven tracks with roots and stones, however, require hiking boots that properly support the foot and have a firm sole. Breathable functional wear has proven to be the right clothing when hiking because it transports sweat off the body. A thin rain jacket fits into every backpack and offers protection from wind and rain.

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Care for tired feet: Wearing the best hiking boots will not prevent your feet from being tired after a long hike. Therefore, ensure you take good care of you feet with baths with tea-tree oil or athlete’s foot prevention.

Pack your backpack: A water bottle belongs into every backpack, regardless of the temperatures. You will sweat when you walk and you must remain properly hydrated. When going on longer hikes, you should also take a sufficient supply of food such as fruit, energy bars or sandwiches. If there are rest stops or restaurants along your route, aa small snack is sufficient. Other practical items include a small first aid kit to take care of small injuries.

The least fit hiker determines the speed: If you hike with friends and family, should keep in mind that hiking speeds vary. Old people walk slower than young people and children often stop to explore animals and plants along the way. Fast hikers should be considerate because the least fit hiker always determines the speed of the group.

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Large windshields are prone to more glass breakage. Since those breakages can turn into a serious safety hazard, they should be repaired immediately.

If your front windshield has to be replaced due to glass damage, your liability insurance will pay the bill. You only have to pay the deductible.

Beware of stones Car tip: Repair small glass breakages quickly

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Car windows, especially windshields have become much larger since the days of the old Volkswagen Beetle. One reason is aerodynamics which leads to much flatter windshields, another reason is that larger windows provide more circumferential visibility and, last but not least, they are an important part of vehicle design. However, large windshields can also cause problems because they are prone to faster breakage due to their size and a much flatter impact angle and despite the fact that the quality of the glass has increased. The fact that small road damages are often fixed with gravel doesn’t help either and thus, glass breakage is increasing.

How to repair small damages without having to exchange the windshield Additionally, larger windshields are subject to more static load and strain than the smaller windshields of the past. Therefore, a small breakage can quickly turn into a large crack and become a safety risk. Therefore, small breakages should be repaired quickly. Therefore, the Central Association of the German Car Industry recommends covering the damage with transparent duct tape to prevent dirt from getting in. In most cases, small breakages (smaller than a Two-Euro coin with an impact mark not larger than five millimeter) can be repaired without having to replace the entire windshield. If a simple repair without a replacement of the windshield is possible, your liability insurance will pay the bill without you having to pay a deductible. Your certified car repair shop or car dealer will handle that for you.

Smart glass repair is not always possible However, there are restrictions when it comes to glass repairs. If the damage is directly in the driver’s field of vision, i.e. directly

in front of the eyes, a repair is not permitted. Starting from the center of the steering wheel, the field of vision is defined as fifteen centimeters to the left and to the right, and bordered top and bottom by the range of the windshield wipers. Repairs at the windshield’s border aren’t possible either because the machine used to fill the breakage cannot be properly placed onto the glass. Here, you must replace the windshield. Replacement is also covered by your liability insurance. You must, however, pay your deductible.

Starting into winter with a clear view: Tips for cleaning your car glass (djd). Having a clear visibility when driving is critical for safe driving because dirty and scratched windows turn into a safety hazard when the sun is rising or setting. To stay safe, follow these tips: 1. Change your windshield wiper fluid. Fluids for use in the winter are designed to better clean off dirt and road salt. Use fluids with antifreeze.

2. Persistent, dry dirt should be removed with a special detergent.

3. Use glass detergent and a microfiber cloth to clean your windows from the inside.

4. Small and larger scratches can be removed by the experts in your car repair shop.

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Leaves, humidity and more can make roads slippery in fall. Therefore, experts advise vehicle owners to put on winter tires early in the season.

It’s fall and time to change your tires Change your tires early to be prepared for all kinds of road conditions (djd). Fall an be moody. Sunshine yesterday; windy, wet and foggy weather today. The combination of humidity and leaves on the road can lead to skidding. Therefore, smart drivers prepare their vehicle early for the winter season. You should put on your winter tires before the first snowfall because winter tires provide a better grip once temperatures fall below seven degrees centigrade or 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Experts recommend driving with winter tires from October to Easter.

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New, stricter rules for equipping your vehicle with winter tires Special rubber composites with a special thread developed especially for the winter season provide your tires with more grip and thus more security on slippery, snow-covered or icy roads.

Additionally, German traffic law requires drivers to put on winter tires when the road situation requires it, says Thierry Delesalle of ReifenDirekt.de. If you are caught with summer tires on winterly roads, you can be fined 60 Euro and receive a point in the traffic registry. In 2018, the law was tightened: In addition to the driver, the owner of the vehicle will now also be fined, Travel safely with sufficient thread Therefore, it makes sense to change to winter tires early in the season, that means before it gets cold, humid, foggy and slippery. Tire experts and automobile clubs advise vehicle owners not to wear down their tires to the legal limit of a minimum thread of 1.6 millimeters. They recommend changing to new winter tires once the thread level is below 4 millimeters. A tire expert can put on the new tires, balancing them and ensuring they have the right tire pressure. Experts also recommend checking your tire thread at least every four weeks to ensure safe travels during fall and winter.

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Hyundai Announces Pricing for Redesigned 2019 Elantra •

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Entry-level SE M/T price starts at $17,100, an increase of only $150 and easily offset with highly desirable features when compared with the 2018 model Mid-grade SEL trim and above now comes standard with Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience technologies to enhance driver assurance 2019 Elantra enters competitive compact sedan market with redesigned exterior

Hyundai has announced pricing for its redesigned 2019 Elantra, starting at $17,100 for the SE model. Entry SE M/T adds rearview camera with five-inch color screen, Bluetooth handsfree phone connectivity, and steering wheel audio controls. Automatic transmission equipped models maintain the same $1,000 price walk as the 2018 model year.

Interior Features • Standard: 5-inch color audio system • Bluetooth and steering wheel audio controls applied to SE manual • Blue Link® Connected Car System with three years of complimentary Blue Link services applied to Value Edition • Qi wireless charging applied to Limited • Available AVN 5.0 with faster processor, Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™, and HERE HD Traffic 8-inch Multimedia Navigation System offered with higher-level trims • Infinity premium audio with 8 speakers including a center channel and subwoofer applied to Limited • Smart Shift Drive Mode applied to SEL and above • Standard: Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines

The 2019 Elantra sedan conveys emotion with a new exterior design, while delivering a sophisticated driving experience through Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience technologies.

SmartSense technologies on the 2019 Elantra include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, and Driver Attention Warning, which are all standard on the 2019 Elantra SEL trim and above. The high-volume Elantra SEL is priced at $19,400.

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New features on the 2019 Elantra include: Exterior Design Changes • New hood, front fenders, front fascia, grille, and headlights • New trunk, taillights, and rear fascia • New 16- and 17-inch wheel designs • New 15-inch alloy wheel design on Eco trim • LED headlights applied to Limited and Sport trims Interior Design Changes • New center cluster • Air vents • AVN/Audio/Temperature controls • Storage tray • New instrument cluster and housing Hyundai SmartSense • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) applied to SEL trim and above • Lane Keep Assist (LKA) applied to SEL trim and above • Driver Attention Alert (DAA) applied to SEL trim and above • Safe Exit Assist (SEA) added to Limited with Ultimate Package Bavarian Times | 20

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Now in its sixth generation, the Elantra has sold more than 3 million units since its launch in the U.S. in 1991. Elantra has received numerous accolades including the most recent IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus for model year 2018. In addition to quality, reliability, and being backed by America’s Best Warranty, the JD Power IQS recently awarded Hyundai third place overall in the highly-regarded industry quality study. The Elantra is built in Hyundai’s Montgomery, Alabama, plant and its Ulsan, South Korea, facility.

“Refinements to both the interior and exterior were initiated on the 2019 Elantra to maintain its emotional design character and include affordable and desired features,” said Scott Margason, director, product planning, Hyundai. “The hood, front fenders, fascia, grille and headlights, as well as the rear fascia, trunk, and taillights each have been redesigned to convey a catchy and confident image.

On the rear of the vehicle, the license plate has been relocated to the lower fascia to further enhance the new body sculpture.”

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Cadillac introduces the first-ever 2019 CT6 V-Sport, boasting an estimated 550-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 and design language inspired by the Escala Concept.

Cadillac introduces first ever CT6 V-Sport Cadillac today unveiled the CT6 V-Sport, the first-ever V-Performance model of its top-of-range sedan. The introduction of the high-performance variant coincides with a makeover of the entire CT6 lineup that incorporates the newest iteration of Cadillac’s design language featured on the Escala Concept. The Cadillac V-Sport portfolio currently includes the CTS V-Sport and the XTS V-Sport.

“Cadillac V-Sport is the embodiment of our passion to deliver an exhilarating driving experience without compromises,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. “The all-new CT6 V-Sport provides the perfect balance of performance and luxurious refinement.”

The CT6 V-Sport boasts an all-new Cadillac 4.2L Twin Turbo V-8 Cadillac -estimated at 550 horsepower (410 kW) and stunning 627 lb-ft of torque (850 Nm) that elevates the CT6’s performance to a new plateau and offers drivers an unparalleled experience behind the wheel. The engine is a clean-sheet design and introduces unique design elements developed to balance performance and efficiency with compact, mass-efficient packaging.

gine speed on the highway for refinement and efficiency. Narrow steps between the gear ratios also help the engine maintain the optimal speed for maximum power at almost all vehicle speeds.

OPTIMIZED FOR PERFORMANCE The first-ever Cadillac CT6 V-Sport includes a bold, dark front with a large V-inspired mesh grille and new horizontal LED headlamps with strong vertical signatures, making it distinctly Cadillac.

Lower aero components and Gloss Black side window surround trim provide the performance sport sedan’s chiseled exterior with a dark and distinguished look. New, unique 20-inch V-Sport wheels with summer-only tires[1], lower aero components and spoiler further express the sedan’s performance capabilities.

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• “With the introduction of the all-new CT6 V-Sport, Cadillac begins a new chapter in its performance legacy with the introduction of the brand’s first-ever twin-turbo V-8 engine,” added de Nysschen. “It is the centerpiece of the new CT6 V-Sport, an engaging sport sedan infused with DNA of Cadillac’s world-renowned and championship-winning motorsports program.”

The new Cadillac Twin Turbo V-8 is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Its broad, 7.39 overall gear ratio spread enhances off-the-line performance and contributes to reduced en-

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New, summer-only performance[i] tires developed exclusively for Cadillac V-Sport are tuned to deliver crisp response and track capable performance while retaining isolation and comfort.

Mechanical limited-slip rear differential increases traction at the limit and provides more predictable performance during spirited and track driving.

V-Sport specific suspension tuning for improved roll control, cornering capability and steering response.

A new 19-inch Brembo brake system developed specifically for the CT6 high-performance application.

Brembo monoblock, fixed-opposed, four-piston Equipped with performance linings and air deflectors that direct air to cool the brakes during sporty, aggressive driving Modified steering and Magnetic Ride Control damper calibrations Exhaust system with active valves offering reduced back pressure and more sound character Tuned for V-Sport model, with a performance oriented exhaust note

INTUITIVE TECHNOLOGIES Led by the latest Cadillac user experience — the brand’s most advanced infotainment interface — the CT6 offers a connected environment.

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The new controller includes volume and seek forward/back controls for the audio system; shortcut buttons for fast access to the most frequently used apps such as Audio, Phone, Navigation (if available) and Home; and a large center dial to operate primary features of the most frequently used apps, scroll menus and lists and select other apps to be displayed.

Additional CT6 technologies include: • Super Cruise, the first truly hands-free driver assistance feature for the freeway, is available (non- V-Sport only)[ii].

• The 10-inch diagonal Cadillac user experience interface screen has 1080p HD resolution.

• Next-generation, 5-watt wireless charging with larger charge area for better phone compatibility[iii].

• Available Cloud-connected navigation provides real-time traffic and routing.

• Rear-seat Infotainment has media input through USB, HDMI or Wi-Fi connection to a phone.

• The second-generation Rear Camera Mirror has a new frameless design and zoom and tilt features.

• The full suite of available active safety features includes Forward Collision Alert, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone

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The Cadillac user experience is a dynamic platform that offers a smartphone-like experience with an intuitive interface, faster response and improved voice recognition from previous generations. The system can be updated over time to meet a customer’s evolving connectivity needs. It leverages the cloud and available embedded 4G LTE connection to enable personalization, available connected navigation and news, marketplace and entertainment applications via the app store and a new rotary controller that offers users alternative ways to interact with the system.

Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward/Reverse Automatic Braking, and Safety Alert Seat Available Surround Vision provides a 360-degree camera view around the vehicle, displayed on the Cadillac user experience screen, helping the driver avoid nearby objects during low-speed maneuvering Available industry-first Surround Vision Recorder video recording system can record front and rear views while driving, and 360 degrees of recording if the vehicle’s security system is activated.

Night Vision helps identify people and large animals via heat signatures on a display in the driver information center.

Available Automatic Parking Assist with Braking steers the vehicle and applies the brakes at idle speed to help park in parallel or perpendicular spaces while the driver follows text commands, selects gear, and overrides braking and acceleration as needed.

Available Front Pedestrian Braking provides pedestrian detection indications, alerts and automatic braking to help avoid collisions or reduce the harm caused by one.

New available Rear Pedestrian Detection alerts the driver, when in Reverse, of an imminent collision with a pedestrian by providing visual notification on rear view camera display.

Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.

The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle's owner's manual for more important feature limitations and information.

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Promise Delivered: The World Premiere of the All-New BMW Z4 in Pebble Beach BMW Unveils Z4 M40i Roadster First Edition on the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Reviewing Stand During Monterey Car Week.

BMW unveiled the all-new 2019 BMW Z4 M40i First Edition, the latest chapter in the history of BMW Z Roadsters which began thirty years ago with the production of the BMW Z1. With athletic proportions and a new emotional design language, the open-top two-seater takes the classic roadster concept into the world of tomorrow.

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The latest generation of the BMW Roadster celebrates its World Premiere at precisely the same location that served as the stage for the World Premiere of the BMW Concept Z4 last year: The Reviewing Stand of the world renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where on Sunday one outstanding automobile will be presented with the prestigious Best in Show trophy. During the presentation last year, BMW Group Design Chief Adrian van Hooydonk stated “The BMW Concept Z4 Roadster is a promise of a production version planned for the future”. That future has now arrived. With its pure and progressive design, the BMW Concept Z4 Roadster presented a vision of a charismatic sports car which now becomes a production car reality. Just a glance at the allnew BMW Z4’s proportions leaves no doubt about its sporting potential. The central sitting position for the driver, the low center of gravity, perfectly balanced 50:50 weight distribution; the new BMW Z4 fulfils these expectations in every aspect.

Vertically stacked headlights, the BMW kidney grille sporting a mesh design, the long clamshell hood stretching over the front wheels, large air breathes on the front wheel arches and the distinctive spoiler integrated into the rear lid all contribute towards the characteristic look of the new BMW Z4. The design of the interior places the focus on the pure sports driving enjoyment of the new BMW Z4. The driver-oriented cockpit styling is underscored by dynamic forward-oriented lines. Likewise, the clearly structu-

red arrangement of all control elements enhances the focus on the driving experience inside the new BMW Z4.

For a perfect start into a new roadster era, the new BMW Z4 M40i First Edition offers specific design and equipment features that add exclusive accents to the car’s sporty flair. The expressive body paintwork in Frozen Orange Metallic is combined with an electrically operated textile soft top in anthracite with silver effect, the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line, black exterior mirror caps and 19-inch light alloy wheels boasting a two-tone, double spoke design. The interior of the First Edition model features Vernasca black leather trim with decorative stitching, electrically adjustable seats with memory function and the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System. Adaptive LED headlights, BMW HeadUp Display featured for the first time in a BMW roadster and the BMW Live Cockpit Professional with two high resolution digital displays, offering the latest networking technology underpin the advanced status of the tradition-steeped two-seater, open-top sports car interpretation that is being presented by BMW in the all-new Z4 Roadster.

Power for the new Z4 M40i First Edition Roadster is provided by an updated version of BMW’s iconic 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder engine producing enough horsepower and torque to propel the BMW Z4 M40i from 0-60mph in under 4.4 seconds (estimated).

A BMW M tuned sports suspension with electronically controlled dampers, M Sport braking system and an electronically controlled M Sport rear differential will ensure that this latest M Performance Model can carve through the twists of the Laureles Grade as effortlessly as cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur. Full Z4 model details and specifications to be announced on September 18, 2018. The all-new 2019 BMW Z4 30i will arrive in U.S. BMW Centers in Spring 2019 with the BMW Z4 M40i (including the First Edition) arriving in the Second Quarter.

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2019 Chrysler 300 The 2019 Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on the brand’s promise of iconic and elegant design executed with world-class performance, efficiency and quality – all at an attainable value. Offering class-exclusive innovations and advanced technology at the driver’s fingertips, the 300 lineup includes the Uconnect 4C system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, improved features and an award-winning interface. The TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission delivers up to 30 miles per gallon (mpg) highway fuel economy and comes standard on every model. Available on the Touring, Touring L, 300S and Limited is the segment’s most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which seamlessly engages at any speed to enable optimal traction and control based on conditions, driving style and road surface. Standard on the 300C and available on the 300S, the 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with 363 horsepower is the most powerful V-8 engine in its class. With numerous style packages, striking design and sophisticated interiors, the Chrysler 300 is America’s big and bold sedan here to make a statement.

New for 2019 New Black Noise wheel finish standard on 300S models, included with Sport Appearance Package on Touring models

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Highlights Class-exclusive TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on every model, delivering best-in-class V-6 highway fuel economy, plus best-in-class V-6 and V-8 total range of 426 miles and 352 miles, respectively.

All Chrysler 300 V-6 models are available with the segment’s most technologically advanced AWD system, which includes a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle disconnect system to improve real-world fuel economy. This advanced AWD system seamlessly transitions between rear-wheel drive (RWD) and AWD with no driver intervention to maximize fuel economy.

Chrysler 300S offers more athletic and youthful appointments to the lineup thanks to a unique 300-horsepower Pentastar

V-6 engine with paddle shifters and sport mode, performance suspension, blacked-out exterior accents, Black Noise wheels, leather-wrapped sport seats, exclusive Piano Black interior accents and available signature nine-speaker Alpine Audio system with surround sound and trunk-mounted subwoofer. As the pinnacle of the lineup, the 300C features model-exclusive Platinum Chrome finishes, 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels, sport mode with paddle shifters, available signature two-tone Indigo/Linen (Mocha also available) interior environment with segment-exclusive deep-quilted and perforated Nappa leather seats and door panels, hand-sanded natural pore wood, French accent stitching and leather-wrapped steering wheel with unique chrome accent ring.

Sport mode instantly transforms the personality and performance of the Chrysler 300S and 300C models by reducing shift times from approximately 400 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds, increased engine and throttle responsiveness, firmer steering feel and turns AWD “on” (if off) with AWD models for improved dynamics.For drivers who want even more performance from the 300C model, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with Fuel Saver Technology is standard and delivers 363 horsepower, 394 lb.-ft. of torque, 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in less than 6 seconds and best-in-class V-8 total range of 352 miles (EPA estimated 16 mpg city/25 mpg highway/19 mpg combined). Chrysler 300 offers a 360-degree perspective thanks to the SafetyTec Plus Group’s Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus with Full Stop, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection and more.

For drivers who want more handling capability, a performancetuned suspension with increased spring rates, performance-tuned steering and bushings, larger sway bars (with V-8 engine) and Goodyear Eagle F1 three-season tires is available on RWD Chrysler 300S models.

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Chevrolet Presents New Camaro SS Coupe to All-Star Game MVP Alex Bregman

Chevrolet, the only brand to earn J.D. Power Dependability Awards for Cars, Trucks and SUVs three years in a row, gave the Houston Astros player his choice between the redesigned Camaro Coupe or the trail-ready Colorado ZR2. This is Bregman’s first All-Star Game appearance and, in extra innings, hit the gamewinning home run that led the American League to victory.

“Bregman set a great example for baseball fans and especially our kids by hustling hard for the entire game and demonstrating exceptional teamwork — essential qualities to win on the field, in the classroom and in life — and that is why Chevrolet is proud to present the MVP award,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet.

Chevrolet has been the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball® since 2005 and an Official Partner of PLAY BALL, MLB’s collective effort to encourage young people to participate in baseball- and softball-related activities, since the program began in 2015. Through its Chevrolet Youth Baseball program in partnership with its dealers, Chevrolet has donated more than 150,000 equipment kits, raised more than $36 million, offered more than 1,800 free skills clinics to the public and impacted more than 7 million boys and girls across the U.S. “At Chevrolet, we appreciate the positive effect that playing sports has on our kids, and that is why it is so important for our brand and our dealers to support baseball at every level,” said Sweeney.

2019 Camaro The 2019 Camaro’s updated designs are not only striking but also help improve performance. For instance, the grille details and hood and fascia vents were designed for optimized air flow, either to cool components or help minimize drag or lift. Camaro designers follow the mantra that all elements must not only be beautiful but also enhance performance.

Product highlights include: • Camaro SS now offered with 10L80 10-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission featuring custom launch control and line lock.

• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 systems, including available navigation, available Rear Camera Mirror, available Forward Collision Alert.

• New front-end styling with distinct differences between LS/ LT, RS and SS, including the fascia, grille, LED dual-element headlamps and reshaped hood. (ZL1 retains its airflow-optimized front-end styling.)

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The 2018 Ted Williams All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, Alex Bregman, third baseman for the Houston Astros, and his mother Jackie, father Sam and sister Jessica, with a new Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe, awarded during the All-Star Game MVP award ceremony presented by Chevrolet Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Bregman is giving the Camaro SS to his mother. Chevrolet is the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball.

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SS-specific front fascia with “flowtie” open bowtie grille emblem and aero-enhancing air curtains, plus specific headlamps with new LED signature and extractor-style hood.

• New rear fascias for all models, with specific diffusers on RS and SS when equipped with Dual Mode Exhaust.

• New LED taillamps with a more sculptured evolution of Chevrolet’s signature dual-element design; red lenses are featured on LS and LT, with RS, SS and ZL1 featuring darktinted neutral-density lenses.

• New 20-inch wheel designs on RS and SS. (Chevrolet)

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The 2018 Ted Williams Most Valuable Player, Alex Bregman, chose the new Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe during the All-Star Game MVP award ceremony presented by Chevrolet at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday night.

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All-new Q8 launches in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2018 Commanding on-road presence, featuring design cues from the original Audi Ur quattro Generous interior, with seating for up to five passengers and advanced technology and connectivity systems

Combining the elegance of a coupe with the functionality of an SUV, the Audi Q8 debuts today at the Audi Brand Summit in Shenzhen, China. The five-passenger SUV offers advanced connectivity, infotainment and driver assistance systems, combined with capable driving dynamics, to set a new standard as the top SUV model from the Audi brand.

Exterior Design The Audi Q8 introduces the brand’s new SUV design language for both exterior and interior features. Together, the Singleframe grille with its octagonal shape, combined with the large, highly contoured air inlets, emphasize the vehicle‘s commanding presence on the road. The sloping roofline ends in gently inclined D-pillars and the pronounced wheel arches pay homage to the vehicle’s quattro DNA. A light strip connects the tailights at the rear of the vehicle. As in the original Audi quattro, a black surface underlines this strip.

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Interior Design Wider and lower than the Audi Q7, the Q8 offers a spacious interior with standard seating for up to five passengers and generous cargo capacity.

The central element inside the cabin is the all-new MMI touch response display. With its black-panel look, it dissolves into a large, black inlay when switched off, creating a serene interior environment. All elements relate logically to one another, from the flat air vent strip to the wide center console leading to the tiptronic selector. In the dark, the optional contour light traces the design lines of the interior and provides backlight for the three-dimensionally lasered quattro badge above the glove compartment.

Infotainment The new MMI operating system features haptic and acoustic feedback and is as intuitive as a smartphone. Users hear and feel a click when their finger triggers a function. With its logical and flat menu structure, the system allows fast access to various vehicle functions. The system can be personalized using configurable and movable “favorites” buttons. Natural-language control turns the Q8 into a more intelligent travel assistant. Drivers can speak requests such as, “I'm hungry” to which the Q8 will suggest nearby restaurants.

The Q8 is exceptional with respect to sound and connection quality thanks to the Audi phone box, which enables wireless charging for compatible smartphone devices. The same applies to the Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System, which delivers an impressive, life-like musical experience.

Driving Dynamics Standard equipped with quattro® all-wheel drive, the purely mechanical center differential transfers power to the front and rear axle at a standard ratio of 40:60, and when required, can transfer the majority of the power to the axle with better traction. The Q8 comes standard equipped with an adaptive damping suspension.

Available adaptive air suspension enables the various suspension and damping combinations that make up the Audi drive select modes and makes the Q8 a capable choice for offroad terrain.

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School bus safety begins, ends at home

The following highlights critical school transportation-related safety protocol and measures to keep students safe and prepared for the daily travel to and from their school.

1. LOOK at and KNOW your children’s route to and from the bus stop.

2. SHOW your children how to go safely to and from the bus stop – Use hands-on instruction. Cross streets only at designated crossings; do not cross the street between parked cars.

3. REVIEW the below Five Safety Rules with your children – follow up and reinforce.

4. STRESS good behavior on the bus – good behavior and safety go hand-in-hand. Students must present their bus passes to the driver when boarding the bus.

5. REPORT your safety or security concerns to the school bus office.

Children, particularly in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, need your supervision to keep them safe. Please take them to and from the bus stop, and wait with them until they have safely boarded the

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bus. When they return from school, meet them on the same side of the street as the bus stop. Do not wait in a parked car or a building, nor allow your child to come to you after getting off the school bus.

Important facts you need to know: • In Europe, traffic does not stop for loading and unloading school buses. Teach your children this life-saving rule: Never cross in front of or behind a loading or unloading school bus.

• Children are at the greatest risk for accidents and injuries going to and from the bus stop.

Five Basic Safety Rules that prevent most accidents and injuries: 1. Be on time – Walk, do not run to the bus stop.

2. When waiting for the bus, take at least three large steps away from the curb.

3. Take your seat on the bus and stay in it while the bus is moving. If there are seat belts, buckle up.

4. When getting off the bus, take three large steps away from the curb and wait for the bus to depart before crossing the street.

5. Never cross the street in front of or behind the bus.

| by DoDEA-Europe East District Transportation Supervisor

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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Safe student transportation is one of DoDEA-Europe East District’s highest priorities.

Flying a recreational drone in Germany GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — There are several laws and regulations you need to follow if you want to fly your own drone in Germany.

The German drone rules are regulated by the “Bundesministerium fuer Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur” and by the “Deutsche Flugsicherung,” the German version of the Federal Aviation Administration.

The following information is as of September 2018.

What do I need before I start?

To fly legally in Germany, you need to label your drone with your name and address if the weight of your drone is more than 250 grams or 8.8 ounces. This label needs to be water, fire and crash resistant. There are several vendors selling metal labels for your drone model.

It’s also mandatory to sign up for liability insurance. Be aware that some insurances just cover your drone flights at model airfields or just flights in certain countries.

Where is it prohibited to fly?

It’s prohibited to fly over a crowd of people, accident or incident areas, power plants, jails, private properties, highways, railroads, harbors, waterways, military installations, industrial zones, environmental protected areas and airports. A minimum distance of 100 meters or 328 feet is required.

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Prohibited areas also include general no flight areas and air controlled traffic regions. These differ from the physically easy to identify areas above because you can’t see them. These areas are just allowed in cases of special permits from the Deutsche Flugsicherung.

How can I identify no flight areas and air controlled traffic regions?

Because these areas aren’t physically defined, you need to find a way to be aware of these no-go areas. Of course there’s an app for that.

“The best way to identify these areas is the official DFS App,” said Heiko Gentes, acting airfield operations manager.

How far and how high can I fly?

The maximum height is 100 meters or 328 feet. You can fly

your drone as far as you can see it. It’s prohibited to fly out of sight as well as with Virtual Reality goggles.

The only exception for VR goggles is for aircraft under 0.25 kg, under 30 meters height of flight and with a second person who is viewing the remote-controlled device and notifying the pilot of any issues.

Where is the best place to fly commercial drones and learn flying?

The best way to learn how to fly a drone is a model airfield.

These areas provide a safe environment and you can learn from like-minded people. Most of these places are owned by model aircraft clubs. Many of the membership fees already include the required insurance.

Are there special regulations for heavy drones, more than 2 kilos or 4.4 pounds?

For drones heavier than 4.4 pounds you need a proof of knowledge or drone pilot license. The license expires every five years and can be made at all drone schools approved by the Luftfahrt Bundesamt. The minimum age is 16 years old.

What are the requirements for drones over 5 kilos or 8.8 pounds?

For drones over 5 kilograms a special permit from the German Luftfahrtbehoerde is needed for each flight.

What do I need to do when my drone has contact with manned aircraft like a hot air balloon?

The drone pilot is in evasive duty and has to fly around the manned aircraft.

Can I fly at night?

A special permit from the Luftfahrtbehoerde is required for each night flight. If this area is in an air controlled area you need also the permit from the Deutsche Flugsicherung, which is present at each airport tower of controlled traffic regions or CTRs. Can I fly on-post or in the training area?

It’s prohibited to fly your recreational drone on-post. The department of the Army G3/5/7 aviation directorate released a memorandum with an directed ban of recreational drones on U.S. Army installations.

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service For more information please see the USAG Bavaria Policy Memorandum #19 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Why it is dangerous to fly drones on-post?

“We control every aspect of aircraft and military drones, we are de-conflicting air traffic,” said Avery Mayfield, Grafenwoehr Air Traffic and Airspace Officer. “If you are not part of the process you can become a hazard to others. It’s dangerous for military operations.”

What if I want to fly my drone for my business?

If you plan to use the aircraft to make money, such as taking aerial photos of buildings and charging customers for it, the regulations are slightly different. Drones under 5 kilograms can be used without any special permits like for heavier drones, however there are certain rules to follow in addition to the private drone rules. For commercial flights it is mandatory to be in accordance with all private drone regulations, in addition you need to log each flight. If you take photos from buildings or land, the owner’s permission is necessary. The same applies of course for people in the photos or videos.

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The standard Bayern-Ticket is 25 euros and you can add up to four friends for 6 euros each.

Explore Bavaria with a Bayern-Ticket GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Bayern-Ticket is a regional day ticket and a cheap way to travel, using all local and regional trains, transport association services like subway or streetcar, and almost all bus routes in Bavaria.

The indicated prices are valid for purchase at a Deutsche Bahn Inc. vending machine and on the internet. Travelers can also buy a Bayern-Ticket for a surcharge of 2 euros at the customer service desk you will find at train stations.

Depending on what time of the day you plan to go on your trip, you can choose between the Bayern-Ticket and the BayernTicket-Night. The tickets are available for a ride in 1st or 2nd class.

Children up to five years are always allowed to travel for free, regardless of whether they are your own children or not. If you travel with a maximum number of two adults on the Bayern-Ticket, you can also take as many of your own children or grandchildren age 6 to 15 free of charge.

The standard prices are: • 1st class Bayern-Ticket = 37,50 euros • 2nd class Bayern-Ticket = 25 euros • 1st class Bayern-Ticket-Night = 34,50 euros • 2nd class Bayern-Ticket-Night = 23 euros

Bayern-Tickets are valid from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. on the following day. On weekends and Bavarian holidays, they are valid from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. on the following day.

Bayern-Tickets-Night are valid from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the following day. On weekends and Bavarian holidays, they are valid from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the following day.

But here’s a special tip: You can take up to four friends with you for a small surcharge. Surcharges for each person are: • 1st class Bayern-Ticket = 18,50 euros • 2cd class Bayern-Ticket = 6 euros • 1st class Bayern-Ticket-Night = 14,50 euros • 2cd class Bayern-Ticket-Night = 3 euros The following table shows you exactly what that means.

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37,50 €

23 €

34,50 €

31 €

56 €

26 €

49 €

37 €

74,50 €

29 €

63,50 €

43 €

93 €

32 €

78 €

49 €

111,50 €

35 €

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The Bayern-Ticket is only valid if the last and first names of all traveling persons are entered on the ticket. Persons listed on the ticket can get on the train at different stations, but must immediately check in and make sure their name is entered on the ticket. Resale or the giving away of a used ticket is not permitted.

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Travel tips: How to use FlixBus

“From Kiev to Lisbon and from Stockholm to Bari, almost every little and larger city can be discovered with FlixBus and that’s great,” said Jochen Engert, one of the founders of FlixBus. There are several ways to find a bookable connection. You can either download the FlixBus app or go to the FlixBus homepage. The current network of all destinations is also available on the website.

When you decide where you want to go, you can look for a bus stop near your residence. The closest ones to Rose and Tower Barracks are in Amberg and Weiden. You can select a departure location by using a drop-down list on the FlixBus page or on the app. By clicking on a particular city, you will receive the exact address of the bus stop.

The prices for a ticket start at 5 euros, and depend on the travel destination. The earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket will be.

Paying for a ticket depends on where you made the booking: • Online booking: Direct Debit, Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard/Amex), Paypal, Immediate Transfer, Carte Bleue and iDEal. • From your bus driver: You must pay cash or book your ticket onsite using your mobile phone. You will receive a receipt when you book your seat on board. The receipt also serves as the ticket/booking confirmation. This option is only available if there are seats available on the bus.

• Ticket outlets and travel agencies: All agencies offer a variety of payment methods, in any case a cash payment will always be possible.

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Customers can immediately change their ticket for up to 60 minutes after booking without having to pay cancellation fees.

If you cancel a previous booking, you will receive a voucher that you can use on a new booking. According to the FlixBus website, a cancellation fee will be applied per passenger and trip for every cancellation depending on the date of the original booking and how many days it is canceled before the scheduled ride. This fee will be shown during the cancellation process.

When traveling with children, there are a couple of things to know to ensure their safety: • 0-3 years: You must bring a child seat that can be attached using a two-point belt.

• Up to 12 years: Must always be accompanied by someone who is at least 17 years old.

• 13-16 years: May travel alone if they have a declaration of consent from their parent or legal guardian (to be provided while booking).

• Older than 17 years: There are no obstacles to traveling alone. Just make sure each traveler has all the necessary documents and IDs with them.

• Strollers will be transported for free if the child travels with an adult. Simply call FlixBus’ Customer Service no less than 48 hours before your planned departure to register your stroller.

FlixBus always offers discounted prices for passengers younger than 15 years old.

FlixBus also offers a discounted group rate for regularly scheduled services. The group price will be calculated during the booking process. If the discounted price is cheaper, customers will automatically be offered the cheaper rate.

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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — With more than 1,700 destinations in 28 countries, the German bus company FlixMobility Ltd., better known as FlixBus, gives customers an easy travel option for getting around Europe.

The following baggage is allowed: • One carry-on item with limited dimensions of 16 x 12 x 7 inches and a maximum weight of 25 lbs.

• One hold baggage with limited dimensions of 31 x 20 x 12 inches and a maximum weight of 50 lbs.

For more information, visit the FlixBus General Conditions of Carriage.

Once on board, all FlixBuses provide free Wi-Fi, comfortable seats with extra legroom, power outlets and restrooms. You may also eat and drink on the bus, but drinking alcohol is prohibited in the buses.

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On some long-distance journeys, breaks are planned into the trips, which are used to maintain the driving and break periods required by law. The bus driver will tell you how long the bus will wait at a certain bus stop. Just be back in time.

Remember that the coaches are part of a regular service and must stick to their timetable. If your bus is delayed, FlixBus will notify you via text or push notification if you booked using the FlixBus App and subscribed accordingly. You can also check delays at Current Route Info or in the ticket view of the FlixBus App. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the bus is the safest way to travel in long-distance traffic. The green buses comply with the highest safety standards, and the drivers they use are trained accordingly and receive regular training.

For more info on local transportation, check out USAG Bavaria’s transportation page.

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Local event tips Cannstatter Wasen (Volksfest in Stuttgart) Oct 1 till Oct 14 2018; Stuttgart is home to the Cannstatter Volksfest, the world's second-largest beer festival and funfair - more than 4 million visitors are expected at the fest grounds at Cannstatter Wasen. With seven beer tents, a wine tent, the Apline cabin village and numerous other beer gardens and snack shacks, visitors are sure to find a cozy place for excellent food and drink. For more information, visit https://www.cannstattervolksfest.de Burgkirwa Vilseck Oct 27 till Oct 30, 2018, Kirwa is the celebration of the anniversary of a church's consecration. The traditional Burgkirwa is organized by the youth fire department of Vilseck. Enjoy traditional Bavarian customs like the erection of the Kirwa pole, Kirwa dances, live music and typical Bavarian food and drinks. Admission is free. Location: Burg Dagestein, 92249 Vilseck.

Consumenta consumers trade fair Nuremberg Oct 27 till Nov 4, 2018, For the Consumenta, the Nuremberg Exhibition Center will be transformed into a huge adventure world shopping mile. Around 1,400 exhibitors from the areas of construction, living, household, hobby, health and enjoyment invite you to discover, participate and enjoy. The trade fair is characterized by product novelties, trends and live events with demonstrations and shows. The Consumenta starts daily at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit http:// www.consumenta.de Magic: The Gathering Night, 18+ (USO Camp Aachen) Fri, Oct 12, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Come test your Magic: The Gathering skills - top three players will win prizes! Camp Aachen USO is located at Camp Aachen, Bldg. 1164. USO is open Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sat-Sun 2-10 p.m. Contact USO Aachen at CIV 09641-623-8686 or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USOCampAachen. Contact: Camp Aachen USO Program Manager Phone: +49 (0) 9641623-8686, More Info: https://bavaria.uso.org/ Bulmare Spa Course Program Aquajogging, aquarobic, Aqua-Fatburner or toddler swimming: This is just a small portion of the diverse courses offered in 2019. Registration starts Oct 8, 2018 at 8 a.m. All course dates and time can be found in the course brochure and online at www.bulmare.de/kurse-wellness/kursprogramm/.

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Weiden, Germany -- On October 26 from 6 p.m. to midnight – “Enjoy Art until Midnight” – a different night of the arts in Weiden. A wide variety of exhibitions, readings, concerts and workshops is offered at 40 different locations. The locations are as diverse as the art they feature.

Weiden, Germany -- The days are getting colder, the holiday season is approaching. Have you already collected ideas as to what presents you will give? Do you still need winter clothes, do you have enough things to decorate your home with? On Kathrein Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, Weiden’s stores are open from 1-6 p.m. and invite you and your family to go shopping in a relaxed atmosphere. Starting at 10.30 a.m., several booths will open and offer a large variety of goods downtown, ranging from clothes, leather goods, household goods, seasonal decoration items to sweets and much more.

“Enjoying“ also includes the variety of culinary delicacies offered that night. Apart from art, extraordinary food and beverages will be served.

To enjoy as much “art until midnight” as possible, a free shuttle bus is available to take visitors to outlying locations. The best thing about the “WIES Cultour Bus,” however, is that it also serves as a cultural meeting point. Come and be surprised! | by Stadtmarketing Weiden

Manger carvers in the Old Town Hall The city marketing office is offering a special highlight for visitors in the Old Town Hall. Hot coffee and delicious cakes are offered and interested visitors may watch first-hand how mangers are carved. The wood carvers from Plößberg are working on new figurines. Additionally, Wildbrett Flowers is presenting festive holiday flower arrangements and home decorations. Special gift ideas by various exhibitors are presented in glass cabinets in the foyer of the Old Town Hall and can be bought on site. The ASF/ SPD-Ladies will provide entertainment for the kids to include arts andd crafts and reading short stories in the small conference room. Admission to the manger exhibition is free. Weiden city marketingt is looking forward to welcoming many visitors! | by Andrea Schild-Janker

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1. Herzogstandbahn If you are craving for turquoise-blue water and some time to relax, visit Walchensee Lake, just a 30-minute train ride away from Garmisch. In Kochel am See, the Herzogstandbahn will take you up to 1,600 meters in four minutes. On your way up, the view of Walchensee Lake will already render you speechless. Upon arrival, you can walk to the Herzogstand. The hike is doable even if you are an unexperienced hiker and its destination offers a stunning view of Walchensee Lake and, depending on the weather, all the way to the Allianz Arena soccer stadium in Munich. If you just want to relax, visit the restaurant and have something to eat.

All hiking trails start from here: Up to the Herzogstand, in the direction of Heimgarten hut or down the mountain on foot. Whether for a day trip or just a quick stop: The Herzogstand is definitely worth a visit.

2. Palace and Park Linderhof Here, the motto is “small, but exquisite.” Linderhof Palace is one of the three palaces of King Ludwig II.. Although it is the smallest, visiting it is especially nice since he actually lived there.

During the 30-minute tour you can take a look at its gorgeous interior and maybe take a few decorating tips back home.

If not, you can simply by a souvenir to take home with you. We are all tourists, aren’t we?

The palace’s park is perfect for a walk. You may even bring your dog.

3. Alpsee Lake & Action Apart from all the Caribbean-like lakes in Bavaria, there is also Alpsee Lake! Why is it superior to its competitors? Well, it isn’t - while it is beautiful, mountain-lake-lovers aren’t that excited about it. Travel on to Immenstadt to experience two really exciting adventures near-by. You should, however, not be afraid of heights.

The Skytrail at Alpsee Lake makes mountainclimbers turn pale. Here, you can test your sense of balance.

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airytale backdrops, crystal clear lakes and the feeling that time is passing by a little slower than in the rest of Germany: That is Bavaria. Apart from its capital Munich, there are other locations where you can experience a lot of adventures either alone, with your partner, with your family or with friends. The relaxed Bavarian way of life and the friendly, open people make it extremely difficult not to feel welcome here. Whether you are a nature lover, action junkie or interested in culture - Bavaria has something to offer for everybody! Therefore, we have chosen five of Bavaria’s most favorite travel destinations.

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The “Royal villa” Linderhof Palace in Ettal is a castle of Bavaria’s King Ludwig II.

With 42 climbing elements, it has something to offer for everybody and you can power yourself out on a special kind of highropes course. Small or grown, experienced or a novice - there’s a route for everyone and a spectacular view.

Near Alpsee Lake but at a higher elevation, you have the chance to experience the Alpsee mountain region. Not only does it offer Bavaria’s largest high-ropes course but also the much cooler and longest toboggan run in Germany. The AlpseeCoaster’s performance lives up to its name by providing a near-rollercoaster experience. It takes you down 3,000 meters without having to wear hiking boots

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5. Skywalk in the Allgäu region The Skywalk in the Allgäu region offers a one of a kind nature experience. Forty meters above ground, you can not only walk around tree tops here, you can also walk above tree tops.

With the help of stairs and platforms, or the elevator, you quickly get to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view. While walking back and forth between alps, you get see Lake Constance and the foothills of the Alps. | by Editor Photo Credit: TIEFBLICK GmbH / Kletterwald Bärenfalle

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The spa in Erding is one of the largest leisure time spas in Bavaria with 26 slides, three levels of difficulty, a pool with a wave machine, palm trees, a sparkling fountain, pool bar, lazy river and saunas.

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Travel distances and addresses: Travel distances from Garmisch: 1. Herzogstandbahn, Am Tanneneck 6, 82432 Walchensee – 18 Miles / 0.5 hours 2. Schloss Linderhof, Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal – 16 Miles / 0.5 hours. In addition, the famous Neuschwanstein Castle is only one hour away from Garmisch.

3. AlpseeSkytrail, Seestraße 10, 87509 Immenstadt im Allgäu - 70 Miles / 1.5 hours 4. Therme Erding, Thermenallee 1-5, 85435 Erding – 88 Miles / 1.5 hours 5. Skywalk Allgäu Naturerlebnispark, Oberschwenden 25, 88175 Scheidegg, - 88 Miles / 2 hours

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Hiking is a trend Why is hiking trendy?

Nowadays we are under constant pressure - at home and at work. We strive to be perfect and this put us under a lot of stress.

Therefore, more and more people try to relax as much as they can in their leisure time, looking to regenerate both their body and their mind. Studies have shown that exercise is the best way to achieve that. And what is better than exercising while discovering beautiful landscapes and experiencing breathtaking things? Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said that only thoughts that come while walking are valuable thoughts. The good thing is that you can walk alone or in a group.

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Knickerbockers are a thing of the past The hiking trend is also visible when going to a sports store.

The departments for outdoor wear are getting large and larger.

Everything is available - from functional clothing to the right hiking shoes and the matching backpack. The size of the outdoor sports departments is a direct reflection of the popularity of hiking. But what type of equipment do you really need, if you want to become a trendsetter and start hiking?

The right equipment for your hiking tour • Functional underwear - it keeps you warm and should be made from material that transports sweat so the body stays dry and does not cool down.

• You should definitely wear hiking socks. These socks are reinforced with terry cloth in areas that are especially strained when hiking. Additionally, they are made without any seams which helps avoid blisters and abrasion. Hiking socks are also important because they ensure a perfect fit of the hiking shoes.

• The right shoes: Shoes should be of high-quality. Seek the advice of a professional since shoes are the most important equipment because they will carry you for many kilometers on hiking tours. It is important that they protect the ankles and provide a perfect fitting.

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Hiking pants: When buying a pair of hiking pants you should make sure that they are elastic, breathable and, if possible, water-repellent. That way, you won’t need an additional pair of rain pants because every gram you do not have to carry in your backpack counts when going on a hike.

A fleece jacket or pullover keeps your upper body warm and does not weigh a lot.

A weather-proof jacket protects you from aggravating rain and cold wind.

A cap to protect you from the cold and the sun.

Essential items when hiking: • A backpack: Its volume depends on the kind of tour you want to go on. For a day trip, it should have a volume of 20 – 28 liters, depending on the season. When buying a backpack, you should pay attention to its weight and good padding. Don’t save on quality!

• An extra shirt (short-sleeved) in case you are surprised by a rain shower and can’t put on your rain jacket quickly enough, or if your shirt is soaked with sweat, it is good to have an extra shirt.

• Thin gloves: It is advisable to carry a thin pair of gloves with you, even during the warm weather seasons. When hiking up steep hills, it is often more comfortable to wear gloves.

• Sunglasses: To ensure you have top visibility even when the sun is shining.

• Sunscreen: The strength of the sun is often underestimated, especially in the mountains where sunrays can be dangerous. Best is sun protection factor 30. Lips should also be protected with a lip gloss because their skin is very delicate.

• When hiking, you should make sure that you stay properly hydrated. It’s best to carry a water bottle or a hydration pack (at least one liter). You can refill it with water along the route. Tip: If you are unsure whether the water is potable, simply use a SteriPen. That is a UV-sterilizer which only weighs 120 grams including the battery and kills all germs in up to one liter of water within 90 seconds. Afterwards, you can drink the water without hesitation.

• You should also always carry electrolyte-/magnesium tablets to prevent cramps and sore muscles.

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For a long time, hiking was perceived as a pastime for older people but that image is long-gone. As a result of the lasting sports and lifestyle hypes, the outdoor sport is extremely popular.

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Always carry a first-aid kit with band aids for blisters, ointments and everything else you may need.

A flashlight or a headlight should also be part of your equipment.

Many hikers just want to relax when hiking. However, you should always carry a cell phone to be able to call for help, if necessary.

Even if you’re only going on a day tour, you should always carry your personal ID card and some cash.

Waterproof pouches in which you can put things like your cell phone or ID to protect them from rain.

A rain cover for your backpack: Even if your backpack is said to be water-proof, water will leak through after a while.

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Recommended items when hiking: • A pocket knife is a must-have in every backpack, in case you want to cut a hiking stick while on tour.

• Snacks like nuts, dried fruit or a granola bar. These snacks provide you with a lot of energy, allowing you to cover one or two kilometers more …

• You should always carry at least one map or a navigation system, possibly even a compass, to ensure you don’t get lost.

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All of Germany is great for hiking. Following is a selection of five of the most beautiful hiking routes.

Hermannshoehe This beautiful hiking trail starts in Marsberg in the Sauerland region. You can hike it in 13 stages, reaching the final destination in Rheine in the Muensterland region after 226 kilometers. This route is a combination of the Hermannsweg and the Eggweg and takes you to mysterious forests and across the so-called Muensterland Balcony. A dream for all nature fans.

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Moselsteig The beautiful Moselsteig hiking trail was certified as a German quality hiking trail and takes you to the most beautiful vineyards along the Mosel river. This loop trail can be mastered in 24 stages and its 365 kilometers seem to be “flying by” thanks to the beautiful landscape and gorgeous castles along the way.

Rennsteig The Rennsteig Trail is a classic European route and very popular among German hikers. Its 170 kilometers take you through the Thuringian Forest, the Thuringian Shale Mountains and the northern Franconian Forest. The trail is excellently marked which allows you to fully concentrate on the nature and history of this unique landscape.

Werra-Burg-Steig (Hessen) This 133-kilometer-long hiking trail can be accomplished in 11 stages. It starts in the enchanted Schlierbach Forest and then goes up one mountain after the other. You start in the half-timbered idyll of Hann and ends in the gorgeous Tannenburg Castle.

This hiking trip introduces you to the extraordinary faceted of Northern Hesse and will surely enchant you.

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The premium hiking trail Galgenvenn starts at the restaurant of the same name and takes you through the beautiful border forest. Its 11.2 kilometers take you through Germany and the Netherlands. If you walk in a relaxed way, you’ll accomplish this day tour in about four hours. This trail is of medium difficulty, open year-round and offers a great time away from you stressful everyday life.

Hiking trails in the Oberpfalz region

Goldsteig The Goldsteig is one of Germany’s top trails and runs from Marktredwitz, along the route of the Burgenweg Trail through the Oberpfalz Forest and then splits into two routes: One runs across the interesting mountains of the front end of the Bavarian Forest to Passau, the other route crosses the thousand-meter high summits of the Bavarian Forest National Park and also ends in Passau.

Nurtschweg On Europe’s green roof, pure nature is waiting for you. Endless forests, hidden chapels and lovely small border towns offer a view of and an insight into a landscape that is absolutely pristine.

That’s exactly what hiking along the Nurtschweg is like: No knickknack just pure nature, freedom without borders and great time away from your daily stress.

Waldnaab Valley Discover the wild, romantic and pristine nature protection area Waldnaab Valley between Falkenberg and Windischeschenbach.

Forest and water: On the Goldsteig quality trail from Falkenberg to Windischeschenbach, hikers experience a unique nature protection area - the Waldnaab Valley. It is characterized by steep rocks and an extraordinary flora and fauna. Light green ferns, soft-colored flowers, light birches and beeches, silver wave crests and the whitecaps of the water give the valley a mystic touch. Diligent hikers can look forward to visiting one of the Oberpfalz region’s most beautiful beer gardens, located next to a log cabin half-way along the trail. The beer garden is closed on Mondays. The trail along the river bank between the log cabin and Neuhaus is a real adventure playground for kids and those young at heart. Boards along the trail tell stories of legends and long-gone castles. The 12-kilometer-long canyon, formed by up to 40-meter-high granite rocks, features several well-marked hiking and bike trails.

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Vogtland-Panorama-Trail This certified loop trail takes you from the summit of the Erzgebirge mountains to the Vogtland district known as VogtlandSwitzerland. It is 225 kilometers long and can be accomplished in 12 stages.

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Hiking tours through the Oberpfalz region

Zoigl beer hike Take a hiking tour to the Zoigl beer capital Windischeschenbach. Here and in its subdivision Neuhaus a total of 15 Zoigl innkeepers take turns hosting guests from near and far with home-brewed, real Zoigl beer and hearty snacks.

Then continue on to the city of leaded crystal: Neustadt a.d.

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Stages: Wiesau - Windischeschenbach (25 km) Windischeschenbach - Neustadt a.d. Waldnaab (10 km) Neustadt a.d. Waldnaab - Weiden. (15 km) Castles, gold and legendary treasures Just like living in a fairytale: Experience four castles in two days.

Many legends, rich gold treasures and white ladies are connected to the old ruins.

The Goldsteig hiker will be impressed by Wernberg Castle, Trausnitz Castle, Burgstall Tännesberg Castle and Burgstall Wildstein Castle which are embedded into the forest- and river landscape of the Oberpfalz Forest. Real gold in Oberviechtach: During a “gold hike” with gold panning, everybody can try his or her luck.

Enjoy the Oberpfalz Forest on this tour!

Stages: Wernberg-Köblitz – Tännesberg (19 km) Tännesberg – Oberviechtach (18 km) Long Beer Hike This loop trail starts in the mountain village of Herzogau near Waldmünchen and takes you along the Goldsteig, Nurtschweg and Jakobsweg hiking trails.

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Stages: Waldmünchen (Herzogau) - Steinlohe (18 km) Steinlohe - Lindau (20 km) Lindau - Wildstein (20 km) Wildstein - Kulz/Thanstein (22 km) Kulz/Thanstein - Flischbach (19 km) Flischbach - Waldmünchen (Herzogau) (17 km) Many more hiking tours in the Oberpfalz Forest, complete with maps and all kinds of information in English and German can be found on the webpage of the tourism office at www.oberpfaelzerwald.de/wandern. | by Editor

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Many German hiking trails in the Oberpfalz region, Franconia and all over Germany, can be found on the webpage www.komoot.de, which is available in English and German. Some of the webpage’s services must be purchased. Information provided about the hiking trails include length of the path, time needed to walk it and the difference in altitude. The GPS coordinates of all hiking trails can be sent and downloaded. An app for android phones and iPhones is available as well.

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Cliffs as high as towers and beautiful bays On the “Wild Atlantic Way” in Ireland – Star Wars and the dolphin “Fungie”

Guinness and Ireland are inseparably connected. After all, Arthur Guinness founded his brewery in Dublin in 1759. But the country has much more to offer: A unique coastal landscape, old relics, such as castle ruins, palaces, Celtic crosses and stone ramparts. The “Wild Atlantic Way” with its length of more than 2.600 kilometers is the longest designated coastal highways of the world with many an adventure waiting to be experienced. Naturally, Ireland is also the country of green meadows, sheep, whiskey and Irish pub culture.

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Often, Dublin is the starting point for trips along the Wild Atlantic Way. The busy capital with its many bridges, Trinity College, Christ Church and St. Patrick's as its most famous churches, the Temple bar and much more. It is also the birthplace of some writers, to include Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett.

One of the routes along the Wild Atlantic Way takes you to County Donegal, one of 32 counties along the route. Here, visitors can discover Glenveagh Castle with its treasures.

Another stop can be made at Ballyshannon (named after the old Irish fire and sun god Áed). Here, the master of blues, Rory Gallagher, was born. The Anglican church St. Nicholas' Church, built around 1320, can be found in Galway. In 1477, Christopher Columbus visited this church before discovering America.

Slea Head Drive" (Slí Cheann Sléibhe) is a loop road which is part of the Wild Atlantic Way. It starts in Dingle and offers a variety of attractions and breathtaking views of the western end of the peninsula. It was also the backdrop used by a team from “Star Wars.” And there is Fungie, the dolphin, who has taken residence at Dingle’s coast in Kerry County more than 30 years ago. During a boat tour, you have the chance to perso-

nally meet the dolphin. Sometimes he suddenly appears next to the boats. Another destination worth visiting is Killarney National Park, located on Iveragh peninsula in Kerry County.

You can take in the breathtaking beauty of Killarney National Park during a carriage ride and visit Muckross House, located at Muckross Lake. Even Queen Victoria visited the home of Henry Arthur Herbert and was excited. Kilkenny Castle (Irish: Caisleán Chill Chainnigh) was built 1195 to 1213 to control a passage through Nore river and several trade routes. The buildings with originally four strong corner towers and the partially preserved moat were a central part of the town’s fortification and are perceived as a sign of the presence of the Normans in Ireland. In 1967, the castle, located in the county of the same name, was deteriorated and sold for the symbolic price of 50 pounds to the Irish state.

The ruins of Blarney Castle, about 10 kilometers away from the city of Cork, are a special attraction. Legend has it that you achieve eloquence if you lean backwards over the railing and kiss a special stone. Many writers and statesmen have already kissed the stone. Whether it helped, is more than questionable.

The heritage of the Kennedy family plays a permanent role in the life of Wexford County. The evocative Emigrant Flame and the life-size sculpture of President John F. Kennedy can be found at the Quayside in New Ross. On this quay, Patrick Kennedy, the president’s great grandfather started his journey to America in 1848. The emigrants’ flame burns to remember those who left their home country because of the great famine and are spread throughout the world. | by Renate Gradl Bavarian Times | 42

JFK statue in New Ross County Wexford. However, June 1963 wasn’t the first time Mary Kennedy Ryan had welcomed her cousin to her home in Dunganstown, County Wexford. Sixteen years earlier, during a three-week trip to Ireland, Kennedy had visited the town where his great grandfather had lived before he emigrated to Boston in 1847.

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The relatively small town of Kilkenny in the southeast of Ireland is not only world-famous for its beer, it also features a beautiful castle: Kilkenny Castle.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” broke all records at the box office and introduced a wild beauty to the world: Skellig Michael, the legendary island located off the coast of Kerry, where Rey finally locates the long lost Luke Skywalker. And now the story continues on the Wild Atlantic Way on Planet Earth with his part in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” The movie was filmed at some of the most breathtaking parts of this coast, from the far-away tip of Donegal to the rocky beaches of Clare and Cork.

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Museums in the Oberpfalz and Franconia The history of the Oberpfalz and Franconia from the past and into the future is presented in an exciting way in the museums of the local towns and cities. We have put together a selection of museums whose exhibitions make the various cultural facets of local culture come alive. Past centuries can be experienced in historic museums or during a visit to the open air museum, Franconian food culture can be discovered in the brewery museum and the works of famous artists are awaiting your visit in the art museums.

MuseumQuarters Starting point of the MuseumQuarters is the Oberpfalz Fishery Museum, opened in 1993, which provides information about the traditional fish farming in the Oberpfalz r Stiftland. It presents the history and present state of fishery in the Oberpfalz and an extensive collection of equipment, clothing, photos and documents, old maps and sketches, models and preparations.

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Opening hours: Tue to Sun and on German holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Dec. 24, 25, and 31.

Address: Regensburger Str. 6, 95643 Tirschenreuth, Phone: +49 9631 / 6122, E-Mail: info@museumsquartier-tirschenreuth.de, Webpage www.museumsquartier-tirschenreuth.de

German Button Museum The museum is located in the former community brewery which was built around 1844. Apart from various types of buttons, you can see the machines and equipment from several centuries that were used to make buttons. Special attractions are the largest shell button and the world’s largest and smallest mother-of-pearl button.

Opening hours: April to October, Thurs to Sun and on German holidays from 1-5 p.m. Group tours (15 people and more) possible all year.

Address: Tachauer Str. 2, 95671 Bärnau, Phone: +49 9635 / 1830, E-Mail: info@deutsches-knopfmuseum.de, Webpage www. deutsches-knopfmuseum.de

History Park Bärnau-Tachov The archaeologic outdoor museum invites you on a fascinating travel through time and into the every day life from the 9th to the 13th century. You can tour an early medieval Slavic village, climb the impressive motte, a 11th century replica, and then visit the medieval settlement.

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children. Many exhibitions and events such as bread baking, potato harvesting or fish drying turn it into a lively historic location.

Opening hours: Museum season is from the start of spring to the end of the first week of November. Tue to Sun, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.)

Address: Neusath 200, 92507 Nabburg, Phone: 09433 / 2442 – 0, E-Mail: freilandmuseum@bezirk-oberpfalz.de

Culture - and Military Museum Grafenwoehr

Opening hours: March to November, Tue to Sun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Address: Naaber Str. 5 b, 95671 Bärnau, Phone: +49 9635 / 9249975 – E-Mail: info@geschichtspark.de, Webpage www.geschichtspark.de

GEO-Center at the KTB The continental deep borehole program (KTB) of the Federal Republic of Germany with two extremely deep boreholes (4,000 m and 9,101 m) is a unique drilling accomplishment and resulted in significant new findings regarding the consistence and processes in the upper earth crust. The GEO-Center at the KTB offers tours, documentaries and exhibits regarding the two boreholes and the “system Earth” which is which is scientifically explored with the deep boreholes.

Opening hours: April-September: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., OctoberMarch: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on Mondays), (opens on weekends in January and February at 1 p.m.)

Address: Am Bohrturm 2, 92670 Windischeschenbach, Phone: +49 9681 / 400430, E-Mail: info@geozentrum-ktb.de, www. geozentrum-ktb.de

Oberpfalz Open Air Museum Neusath-Perschen old farms, wide fields and forests, a museum’s restaurant and many animals are waiting for you. During the two-hour tour, the Oberpfalz museum features 50 re-built buildings on 33 hectares that showcases the various regions of the Oberpfalz. The museum offers a lively look at building, living and farming in the past 300 years in its regional and social diversity, especially for 45 | Bavarian Times

Opening hours: Sun (2-5 p.m.), Tue to Thurs (2-5 p.m.); tours must be booked in advance and can be booked outside of the official museum opening hours.

Address: Martin-Posser-Str. 14, 92655 Grafenwöhr, Phone: +49 9641 / 8501, E-Mail: info@museum-grafenwoehr.de, Webpage www.museum-grafenwoehr.de

Volcano Experience Parkstein Dive into the fascinating world of volcanism in Parkstein. Embark on a journey through time from the Tertiary to the Middle Ages to today and learn about Parkstein and its volcano in an entertaining and media-oriented way. The presentation is available in three languages.

After visiting the museum, climbing the “real” basalt cone is a must. At the top of the mountain, you are rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the rolling hills of the Oberpfalz Forest.

Opening hours: Summer season April to Nov. 4, 2018: Tue to Sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Mondays), Winter season Nov. 5, 2018 to March 22, 2018: Thurs to Sun from 1-5 p.m.(closed on Mondays and Wednesdays) Address: Schlossgasse 5, 92711 Parkstein, Phone: +49 9602 / 6163910, E-Mail: vulkanerlebenis@parkstein.de Continued on page 46

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bred baking; the construction of a clay furnace or the binding of fences.

Soldiers’ life, fascination and fate are the focal point of the exhibition about the training area from its opening in 1910 until today. The cultural section covers the history of the city and life with the American soldiers and their families. Other offers include old books and DVDs about the city and the training area.

Falkenberg Castle The castle represents thousand years of changeful history. It remained uncaptured for centuries. Visitors who enter the castle across the old bridge or the newly built dizzying staircase, can look forward to an entertaining tour. It covers the exciting life of the Count of Schulenburg and the history of the castle while walking through all four stories.

Opening hours: Museum: Tours on Sundays at 2 and 3:30 p.m.; individual tours on weekdays can also be booked.

Address: Burg 1, 95685 Falkenberg, Phone: +49 9637 / 9299450, E-Mail: info@burg-falkenberg.bayern, Webpage www.burgfalkenberg.bayern

Museum of historic Maybach vehicles The museum for historic Maybach cars features a unique presentation of the history and vehicles of Karl and Wilhelm Maybach. Exhibits on approx. 2,500 sqm tell the story of Maybach’s motor construction, his vehicles, his motors and transmissions.

Opening hours: Wed to Sun, daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Address: Holzgartenstraße 8, 92318 Neumarkt, Phone: +49 (0) 9181/4877-100, E-Mail: info@automuseum-maybach.de, Webpage www.automuseum-maybach.de

Air Museum Amberg The 14th century building with the fitting name “Angels’ Castle” is located on Amberg’s most beautiful square and features a 650 sqm exhibition area on three floors covering the topic air. It offers exhibitions, readings, tours and concerts. Temporary exhibitions on the ground floor cover design, architecture, art, technics and workaday art.

Opening hours: April–September (Tue–Fri, 2-6 p.m., Sat/Sun/ German holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), October–March (Tue–Fri, 2-5 p.m., Sat/Sun/German holidays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Address: Eichenforstgäßchen 12, 92224 Amberg, Phone: 09621 420883, E-Mail mail@luftmuseum.de, Webpage www. luftmuseum.de

Memorial Site Flossenbuerg Concentration Camp

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Flossenbuerg is a small village in the Oberpfalz Forest. Starting at the end of the 19th century, many quarries are established because of the village’s granite deposits. Flossenbuerg develops into a workers’ village. Additionally, the village is discovered as a daytrip destination. Following their coming into power, the Nazis base their decision to establish a concentration camp in Flossenbuerg on its granite quarries and the castle.

After 1945, parts of the concentration camp were deliberately used for other purposes, destroyed and covered with new buildings. In 1946, one of the oldest concentration camp memorial sites was established on a small portion of the former camp. During the past 15 years, one of Germany’s most modern and innovative memorial sites has been established at the site, including a meeting place for survivors, scholars, students and everybody that is interested in learning about this chapter of German history in the Oberpfalz.

Opening hours: March – November: Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. to Feb., daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Address: Gedächtnisallee 5, 92696 Flossenbuerg, Phone: 0960390390-0, E-Mail: information@gedenkstaette-flossenbuerg.de, Webpage www.gedenkstaette-flossenbuerg.de

Elvis, the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” at the original grand piano in the reconstructed Micky Bar.

AMF Automobile Museum Fichtelberg Discover the special exhibits of the Automobile Museum Fichtelberg featuring vehicles from every era of automobile history, starting in 1896 until today. The museum features more than 250 exhibits on three floors in two exhibition halls and on a covered open-air exhibition ground. The exhibitions includes cars, motorcycles, aircraft, fire trucks, tractors and exotic cars.

Opening hours: Tue to Sun, German holidays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: Nagler Weg 9-10, 95686 Fichtelberg, Phone: 09272/9710, E-Mail info@amf-museum.de, Webpage www.amf-museum.de

Astronomy Museum of the Sonneberg observatory The observatory in Sonneberg was founded in 1025. The oldest building of the observatory serves as a museum where visitors can learn interesting facts about heaven and earth. Large slides inform visitors about the shape and origin of the solar system and the Milky Way and the physical construction of the world at large.

Opening hours: Tue to Fri (except for November): 1 to 5 p.m., Sat (April 1 to Oct. 31): 1 to 5 p.m., Sun (except for November): 1-5 p.m.

Address: Sternwartestraße 32OT Neufang, 96515 Sonneberg, Phone: 03675/421369, E-Mail info@astronomiemuseum.de , Webpage www.astronomiemuseum.de

DB Museum in the Traffic Museum Nuremberg Two centuries of railway history in a new permanent exhibition, a “Railway Discovery World” for kids with walk-in tunnels and railroad crossings, interactive games and a driving simulator, many original vehicles, a large model train and a unique collection of 180 hand-made 1:10 models of historic vehicles. The DB Museum offers an exciting, entertaining and multimedia look at the railway world.

Opening hours: Tue to Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat and Sun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Special opening hours during German holidays and during the Toy Trade Fair. The outdoor exhibition grounds are open from April to October.

Address: Lessingstraße 6, 90443 Nürnberg, Phone: 0911/2191252, E-Mail info@db-museum.de, Webpage www.db-museum.de

German Christmas Museum The history of Christmas and its decorations from its beginning to the middle of the 20th century is featured on 250 sqm in a year-long permanent exhibition. Information in various languages allow for individual tours. Guided tours are also offered.

Opening hours: April 1 to Dec. 2, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: Herrngasse 1, 91541 Rothenburg o.d.T., Phone: Bavarian Times | 46

travel 09861/409365, E-Mail museum@wohlfahrt.com, Webpage www. weihnachtsmuseum.de

Marienberg Fortress Wurzburg’s landmark can be seen from afar. The former home of Wurzburg’s prince-bishops is a massive fortress with living quarters. It is also the home of the Main-Franconian Museum with the world’s largest Riemenschneider collection.

Opening hours: April-October, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5:30 p.m.), November-March, daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.)

Address: Festung Marienberg Nr. 239, 97070 Würzburg, Phone: 0931/35517-50, E-Mail , Webpage www.residenz-wuerzburg.de

Franconian Brewery Museum e.V. In 1122, the Benedictine monks were given the right to brew beer on Michael’s Mountain. After the secularization in 1804, the monastery became the property of the city of Bamberg. Until 1969, the city rented the brewery to its citizens. Since 1979, a booster club manages the museum with its 900 sqm exhibition area and 1,400 exhibits. In the region with the highest concentration of breweries, it is the museum’s intent to preserve the traditional equipment, used for hundreds of centuries when brewing beer.

Opening hours: April to October, Wed to Fri, 1 to 5 p.m.; Sat/Sun/ German holidays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: Michelsberg 10f, 96049 Bamberg, Phone: 0951/53016, E-Mail info@brauereimuseum.de, Web www.brauereimuseum.de

Levi Strauss Museum He lived the American Dream: Levi Strauss was born 1829 in Buttenheim as the youngest child of the Jewish peddler Hirsch Strauss. After his father’s death, the family emigrated to the United States in 1847. Later, Levi settled in the young golddigger town San Francisco. On May 20, 1873 he registered a patent on riveted work pants: The jeans was born! Quickly, Levi’s jeans made their way into every day life and their inventor immortal. Today, there is hardly a designer that has not yet worked with jeans fabric.

Opening hours: Tue, Thurs from 4-6 p.m.; Sat, Sun, German holidays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: Marktstraße 33, 96155 Buttenheim, Phone: 09545/4409936, E-Mail levi-strauss-museum@buttenheim.de, Webpage www.levi-strauss-museum.de

Maisel's Brewery Museum The brewery museum with its protected brick façade offers a look into the history of brewing. Everything functions as if the brewers and coopers had just gone to lunch: The engine house, the brewery, the hops depot and the wort chillers. In 1988, Maisel’s large brewery museum was included in the Guinness Book of Records. The museum also features more than 5,500 beer glasses and beer mugs in two large vaults filled with showcases and a collection of 400 rare enamel signs of various breweries and beer brands as well as an impressive collection of beer coasters.

Opening hours: Guided tours for individuals and groups daily at 2 and 6 p.m.

Address: Kulmbacher Straße 40, 95445 Bayreuth, Phone: 0921/401-234, E-Mail info@biererlebniswelt.de, Webpage www. biererlebniswelt.de 47 | Bavarian Times

Museum of History and Military History Germany’s largest private museum for history and military history takes you on a journey through time covering 200 years of Franconian and German history. On an exhibition ground of 17,000 sqm, a lot of it covered, more than 250 wheeled, tracked and water vehicles, aircraft and large equipment make the past come alive and history understandable.

Opening hours: Tue to Sun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., dogs are not allowed in the museum.

Address: Maintalstraße, sub community of Stammheim, 97509 Kolitzheim, Phone: 09381/9255, E-Mail info@museumstammheim.de, Webpage www.museum-stammheim.de

Porzellanikon Selb (Porcelain Museum Selb) The Porzellanikon in Selb shows visitors what it takes to make porcelain from the raw materials to the decorated piece. The technical ceramics section shows that porcelain is not only used to make dishes. Whether it is man-size mixing tanks for the chemical industry, rubber dipping former used for making latex gloves, isolators for electrics, condensers or the latest products for biomedicine, computer technics or automotive engineering. All of that was produced by German manufacturers.

Opening hours: Tue to Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., guided tours upon request (also in foreign languages) Address: Werner-Schürer-Platz 1, 95100 Selb, Phone: 09287/91800-0, E-Mail info@porzellanikon.org, Webpage www. porzellanikon.org | by Editor

travel The hammer mill is the core of the Industrial Museum in Lauf.

Printers, shoemakers and a valve factory The Industrial Museum in Lauf provides you with an exciting look at industrial history

Traditional craftsmanship: This is how hats and umbrella were made in the past.

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(djd). One click on “print” and a few seconds later the printer produces a printed document. And 3D-printing has also been around for a while allowing your computer to produce threedimensional objects made from liquid or solid materials. 550 years ago, however, printing with moveable letters, invented

by Johannes Gutenberg, was nothing shirt of a revolution. For the first time, text could be put together with single letters and punctuation marks. With the help of his newly invented printing press, the letters were put on paper quickly and evenly.

A journey through 550 years of printing history Visitors can see a fully functionally Gutenberg printing press at the Industrial Museum in Lauf near Nürnberg- Next to huge printing presses, a fully furnished workshop illustrates the art of printing of the past - and how it changed society. Newspapers became a mass media and a downpour of fliers accompanied many a revolution. Beautiful and funny prints from the original book printing press in Hersbruck are shown in another section of the museum.

Spectacular industrial monument on the banks of the Pegnitz river The museum consists of a completely preserved factory with 14 protected buildings, located along the banks of the Pegnitz river, providing an exciting look at industrial history. A video at www.industriemuseum-lauf.de gives you an idea of what to discover on about 4.000 square meters. The muse-

The historic rye mill is one of the highlights of the Industrial Museum in Lauf.

um’s highlights also include a water-powered hammer mill, a historic rye mill, a fully operational shoemaker’s shop and a completely preserved valve factory with transmission-powered screw presses. Throughout the year, young and old visitors can enjoy a wide variety of events, such a the fairytale day in September and the steam engine days in November.

On some days, special tours are offered, showing visitors two historic water wheels and the steam engine from 1902 in operation. Tour groups are welcome and offered special guided tours through the museum with its many exciting technical exhibits.

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Celebrate fall with salmon

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Recipe: Salmon on spinach Ingredients (for two persons): • 2 salmon filets à 250 g (for example salmon with GGN Label) • 300 g leaf spinach (frozen or fresh) • 1 onion • 1 garlic clove • 1 tablespoon butter • 150 g cream • Salt, pepper • Nutmeg • Lemon or lime slices • Cowberries and dill for decoration Preparation: Spice the salmon filets with alt and pepper and cook them in a casserole at around 356’F (convection oven) for 25 minutes. Dice the onion and the garlic clove, put them in a pan with the butter and roast them until transparent. Add the spinach and sauté, add the cream, spice with salt, pepper and nutmeg and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Put the spinach on the plates, put the salmon filets on top and decorate with lemon or lime slices, cowberries and dill. Serve with Riesling, Grüner Veltliner or Sauvignon Blanc wine.

(djd). After a long, sunny summer with ice cream, cherries and cocktails, the time has come for fall delicacies, accompanied by a good wine. And it does not always have to be a venison dish with a heavy red wine. The combination of delicious salmon with white wine, for example, is a wonderful and much lighter choice.

Pay attention to quality and origin You should not only pay attention to quality and origin when it comes to wine: Nowadays, salmon mainly comes from aqua cultures, and there, just like at land-based animal farms, environmental problems and issues with the animals’ well-being can occur. The GGN Label for certified aqua cultures guarantees responsible farming of high-quality fish, shellfish and mollusks with extensive controls and a traceable track record.

At www.ggn.org you will find a lot of information about aqua cultures and you can put in the 13-digit number of your product to see from which farm your product originated and what the work procedures are at that location. And with a good conscience you can then prepare and enjoy the recipe.

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Simply delicious: Salmon on spinach

Delicious combination with spinach and white wine

When buying salmon, check to see whether it comes from a certified aqua culture.

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Pops, tastes great and is low in calories Delicious snacks made from home-made popcorn

How to easily prepare popcorn at home Be aware that not all popcorn is alike! Microwaveable popcorn and ready-made popcorn often contain lots of sugar and fat to intensify the taste. However, if you prepare popcorn yourself, you can control the fat content, or leave it out completely. That is very easily achieved with the popcorn loop stirring staff. This kitchen utensil is made of a heat-proof staff and a textile hood which is put over the rim of the cooking pot. While stirring, the popcorn is heated until all grains have popped. Thanks to the hood, humidity an escape and the popcorn will get nice and crunchy.

Many delicious snacks can be made from popcorn such as a strawberry-popcorn yoghurt, or popcorn au gratin with tomatoes and olives for those who like hearty food. A popcorn-fruit bar is an ideal crunchy snack when on the road.

Popcorn-Fruit Bar Ingredients for one baking tray: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 30 g popcorn corn 50 g oatmeal 50 g dried fruit such as cranberries, apricots or figs 1 tablespoon butter 50 g minced nuts 1 tablespoon sugar liquid honey Preparation: Put baking paper on a backing tray. Prepare the popcorn without adding salt or sugar with the popcorn staff and hood. Mince the dried fruit. Pre-heat the oven to 356’F upper and lower heat.

Melt the butter in a pan and add the sugar. Stir until it is fully dissolved. Add one to two tablespoons of honey, and then the roasted oatmeal , nuts and dried fruits. Dice the popcorn into chunks and add it as well. Add as much honey so you can spread the mass at a height of about 1 cm onto the baking tray.

Bake for 15 minutes in the pre-heated oven. Immediately cut into bars and let them cool down.

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(djd). Donuts in the office, chocolate bars and chips on the sofa in the evening: When hunger strikes between meals, we often reach for unhealthy snacks. However, if you often eat unhealthy snacks in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner, you run the risk of facing a weight problem very soon. Popcorn, for example, is a healthier snack alternative. The small, popped yellow corn grains are low in calories and gluten-free. They are high in fiber that make you feel full and they provide the body with valuable antioxidants.

Delicious snack: Popcorn-fruit bars are quickly prepared.

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