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Most travel stories are of the happy-go-lucky variety. Every once in a while, however, one visits a place that evidences the vicious, dark side of mankind. Khmer Rouge Prison 21, known as Tuol Seng, is one such place. It is a stark reminder of the cruelties humanity can visit upon itself.

Tuol Sleng

In 1962, the high school of Ponhea Yat was opened in the center of Phnom Pehn. The school consists of three buildings in a horseshoe layout with each building having three stories. In the 1970s, the name was changed to Tuol Svay Prey High School. In May of 1976, the school became the headquarters of the Khmer Rouge genocide campaign in Cambodia.

The infamous Khmer Rouge was the ruling party of Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, with fighting going on for many more years. Led by Pol Pot, also known as Brother Number One, the party is estimated to have killed as much as 1/3rd of the population of Cambodia through murder and starvation. The Khmer Rouge has justly been compared to Hitler for its brutal genocidal actions. Tuol Sleng represents the most brutal example.

Tuol Sleng covers roughly a city block, but is tucked back among alleys in Phnom Pehn. During the Khmer`s rule, two folds of iron sheets encased in electrified barbwire to prevent escape enclosed it. Prisoners were chained to walls and tortured on a daily basis until they admitted crimes against the state. The prisoners were required to follow ten regulations. A shocking sampling include:

1. Do not try to hide facts by making excuses. You are strictly prohibited from contesting me.

2. While being lashed or electrocuted, you must not cry at all.

3. Disobey any rule and you will get 5 lashes with an electric wire.

Much like the Nazi concentration camps, the Khmer Rouge documented ever prisoner and atrocity. Upon arrival, each prisoner`s picture was taken and a detailed biography was documented. Prisoners were then confined to cells approximately the size of a closet by chaining them to iron posts. Daily torture was undertaken through beatings, electric shock and other atrocities. At the end of their imprisonment, prisoners were marched about two miles to the killing fields. To save bullets, they were beaten to death.

The atrocious numbers for Tuol Sleng:

From 10,500 to 14,500 adult prisoners.

Another 2,000 children prisoners.

7 survived.

Yes, just 7.

Only 2 Khmer have ever been prosecuted for the atrocity.

Today, Tuol Sleng is a genocide museum. The walls are full of pictures of the prisoners. Men and women. Boys and girls as young as 5-years old. There are still bloodstains on the floors of the interrogation rooms.

Why visit or write an article about Tuol Sleng? Traveling is about discovery, even if the subject is something horrible. Failing to recognize the dark side of humanity dooms us to repeat those failings. The Nazi concentration camps existed in the 40s, Tuol Sleng in the 70s, and today similar atrocities are occurring in North Vietnam and Darfur. Will we ever learn?

Rick Chapo is with Nomad Writing Journals – makers of travel journals, the perfect travel accessories. Read travelogues and travel articles.

The Shawshank Redemption is widely considered to be one of the best films of all time. While it was critically and commercially overshadowed in its year of release by Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction, the film has steadily gained popularity over time and in a readers` poll of Empire magazine last year, it was voted the best film of all time. While the prison used in the film has also acted as a set location for other productions, such as Air Force One and music videos by Godsmack and Lil` Wayne, its main function now is as a tourist attraction.

The Mansfield Reformatory, also known as the Ohio State Reformatory, was built in the 1880s in Mansfield, Ohio. It is one of the largest castle-like structures in the USA, comprising over 250,000 square feet and combines Victorian Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Queen Anne architectural styles. This might seem unusual for a correctional facility, and with reason – the original architect, Levi T. Scofield, designed the facility to encourage the inmates away from a sinful life and towards repentance.

The prison remained fully operational until 1972 and was completely closed down in 1990. Having gone through considerable deterioration since opening, The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society was formed in 1995 in an effort to restore the facility to its original state, funding restorations through donations and tour fees.

Several tour operators such as Hampton Landmarks offer tours of the Mansfield Reformatory throughout the summer, starting around Memorial Day (the last Monday of May) until the end of September, with tickets being sold on a first-come, first-serve basis from the box office. A general tour of the building is offered during the week, and on weekends visitors have a choice of three tours, where they can either see the prison cemetery and observe the underground tunnel system, see the Catholic chapel above the central guard room and get an insight into the living quarters, or of course, see set locations from The Shawshank Redemption, including the prison warden`s office, the parole board room and Andy Dufresne’s escape tunnel.

Over 200 people died at the Mansfield Reformatory, including a few guards who were killed during escape attempts. The Mansfield Reformatory is therefore supposedly haunted with several paranormal “hotspots” such as the two chapels, the infirmary, the area around the warden`s office and solitary confinement.

At night, adults aged 21 or over can take part in Ghost Walks (starting from 7:30 to 8pm, lasting roughly two hours) and unguided Ghost Hunts (7:30pm to 6am). Guests are allowed to leave at any time, but for security reasons may not re-enter. These generally sell out very quickly, so customers should book tickets well in advance. In October the prison also offers a Halloween-themed Haunted Prison experience from 7pm for 3 to 5 hours, depending on the day of the week, available to people aged 13 and over. Tickets for the Halloween night are available in advance or at the box office.

So if you`re looking to pay homage to one of your favourite films, looking to meet ghosts or simply looking for a holiday experience slightly out of the ordinary, make the trip to the Mansfield Reformatory.
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Adam Singleton is an online freelance journalist from Scotland. His hobbies include travelling and hiking.

The Sing Sing prison is still there and has the capacity to house almost 2200 people, who apparently do not look very affectionately towards tourists. The marble in the city was transported by the convicts in the early days of the city`s construction. In any case, the tourist attraction in the jail that was ‘upstream’ the river, finally led the town to open a museum in the Caputo Community Center, which is near to the high school in the town. The Sing Sing Museum is easily the best one all over the US.

The Sing Sing museum is host to unique collections and is quite exciting and interesting to go through. Although the old custom of displaying pictures of prisoners while they are being tortured and beaten is no longer encouraged, the collection is mounted quite understandably. You can also see the replica of an electric chair. This item was crafted by hand by Sing Sing’s vocational class in 1991. In fact, the original chair is said to have electrocuted 614 men and women convicts.

There are two Sing Sing prison cells displayed, replete with all the add-ons of the typical gray and barrack greens. There are wall-sized mirrors that make the cells seem quite large and unending. Tourists can also have themselves photographed while inside a cell by getting in using the open door provided on one of the cells.

The collections of the museum include weapons confiscated from the prisoners, displayed on wall plaques. Many still have the evidence-collection-bags still wrapped around them. These weapons are preceded by an accompanying line that reads, “Inmates are convicted criminals, and some of them continue their criminal ways when in prison.”

The Sing Sing Prison Museum is only one attraction within New York and if you intend stay in the city for awhile,there are many things for you to do and places to visit at leisure. Plan your trip in advance and book your New York City hotel with enough time to spare. New York is a huge city and quite often has a large crowd of constant visitors, so ensure you have your accommodation ready when you get there.

With Prison Break heading into the Spring of its second season, I think it’s a good time to look back and reflect on what has turned out to be one of TV’s most unlikely successes. Prison Break premiered in the summer of 2005 as one of FOX’s optimistic series, something that was high-concept and probably didn’t have a lot of hope for future success.

However, with the success of 24 as a serial TV show, you never know what’s going to happen. And, surprise surprise, Prison Break caught on and for good reason. The first season was elaborately built escape from prison. The mystery and the precise planning of the escape, as long with the conspiratorial intrigue, gave viewers more than enough to keep them guessing throughout the season. The problem I saw was this: what about season 2.

The main characters were no longer in prison. How can a show survive when its second season is nothing like its first. Two extremely different formulas. Now, in the second season, Prison Break has turned into The Fugitive. This isn`t to say that this is a bad thing: Prison Break and FOX are pulling it off quite well. I just find it astonishing that they were able to change gears into a totally different show from one season to the next. So, I say to the fans: enjoy what’s left of season two, because season three will be totally different. Or at least that’s the plan. I’m guessing everyone will be back in prison next year, but you never know.

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The seventeenth episode of Prison Break’s season two called “Bad Blood” has garnered views that are “worlds apart.” Having an “either you like it or you don’t” point of view has sparked much controversy over the said episode.

Prison Break, an action-thriller drama series, follows a man who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and his brother’s intricate schemes to help him escape. With an award for People’s Choice for favorite new TV drama in 2006 and numerous nominations, the stimulating suspense-filled plot remains to be an anticipated feature of the certified cliffhanger series.

Prison Break’s “Bad Blood” is mostly centered on the surfacing of character revelations which entails changing of allegiances and eye-opening secrets.

Moreover, the said episode makes the viewers question their beliefs and primary perception of the characters.

For a good number of viewers, “Bad Blood” appears to be cleverly plotted and extremely satisfying, specifically pertaining to the kick-ass moves of Lincoln (played by Dominic Purcell) on Agent Kim (played by Reggie Lee), the cute conversations of Sarah (played by Sarah Wayne Callies) and Michael (played by Wenthworth Miller) and the huge twist on the plot of T-Bag (played by Robert Knepper), not to mention the emotion-stirring reunion of Michael and the former warden, Henry Hope (played by Stacy Keach), who was previously perceived as his father figure. And although the episode was quite long with a bit of conflicting segments, the plot was still considered as well written, having a lot of unexpected and dynamic moments.

On the other hand, there are also a handful of viewers who deem the installment as just “safe” and a little dull compared to other episodes, which send viewers on the edge of their seats. A negative feature of the segment is the falling out of character of Mahone (William Fichtner), which for some caused the downfall of “Bad Blood,” not to mention C-Note (Rockmond Dunbar) and his daughter DeeDee’s struggles.

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Have you ever had one of those “ah-ha” moments when you quickly gained a greater awareness than you ever had before? I must say, that as bad as I felt in this place, prison was an intense learning lab. I didn’t know that going in, but in retrospect I am glad I took notes, because the lessons and opportunities for growth were coming at me quickly. How easy it would have been to miss.

Often folks grow weary when they hear people talk of learning through adversity. All to often we prefer life to be a smooth ride with few bumps in the road. Fortunately, I’ve experienced both and while there is joy in a calm pleasant ride, more times than not my greatest learning has been during turbulent times. The next section that follows is an excerpt from my Memoirs from Prison. In each of these one can capture a learning pearl – something that can be applied in everyday life, if only we let it.

October 5, 1995.

Buck, my roommate, and I talked for a long while last night. He is a spiritual person, doing his time, the best he can. He has five children in been in federal penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. I`m surprised, but I like this guy, he seems to shoot straight.

Last night, Buck asked me a question. I don`t recall today what it was, but I remember his response. He looked to me with a puzzled look, and said, “word?” I didn`t understand, and repeated his statement with, “word?” He said, “Yeah — word?” I must admit I didn`t have a clue what he meant. Then he looked in me and said, “You just don`t understand a brother do you?” And with and he walked out of the room.

I just stood there. I had no clue what just happened. Three days in prison, and we just hit a communications stumbling block. Moments later, Buck returned to the room and said,” I`ll make you an offer. I`ll teach you how to communicate in the hood, if you`ll teach me how to talk, so I can get a job when I get out of here.” “Deal?”

At that moment, I began to understand the term — success — in a whole new light. I had always defined success in terms of one`s possessions. But in here, we have no possessions. Success can be defined as being safe while here and getting an out safely. Buck recognized that I am a fish out of water. This is not my environment. But he is willing to help me achieve success here, if I could help him achieve success outside of prison. What an amazing opportunity that is placed before me.

Now, it’s over ten years later and that lesson still rings clear. Success in ones life is not really measured by the “trappings” of success. Sure a big house, nice watch, expensive car, fine jewelry all are indications of abundance of resources – money. But none of them truly define success. I was, by all accounts, successful – at least that’s what everyone thought. Yet, by making unethical choices I gained a clear understanding of true success in one of the most unexpected places – prison.

Thankfully – Success – is a journey and at times, even when we don’t like it, we’re given the opportunity to find success in small ways and odd places. This gift that was given has opened many door for me to share with others. For information on how that can benefit you or your organization or to receive my Choices ezine contact www.chuckgallagher.com or e-mail me at chuck@chuckgallagher.com. And remember you can live success – the choice is yours!

With over ten years behind me since I walked in to Federal Prison, I can clearly see the effects of the choices we make. We can wander in the illusion of life and think that we have eluded the consequences of our choices, but those consequences are inescapable. Whether in our personal life or in business, the choices we make on a daily basis will always have a consequence.

Don’t mistake, however, the word – consequence. Consequence doesn’t carry with it an emotional outcome of good or bad. Consequence is just the outcome. Whether it is good or bad depends on the choice made and how the recipient feels about the consequence. Let me give you an example from a perspective that looks back over some time.

The day I walked through those prison doors was clearly one of the worst days of my life. I can’t begin to describe how low, unworthy, and valueless I felt as I took on my new identity. I went from being what some folks would describe as “somebody” to being what most would call a “nobody.” I was effectively the lowest of low in our society. Yet, looking back over my life since then, I found that this was one of the most valuable experiences of my life. Not only did I learn many valuable lessons that have been life changing, I’ve also found that sharing these lessons have been beneficial to others.

One of the greatest gifts we can give to others is to help then along their journey. After all we are souls having a human experience.

The following is my journal from the first day after my admission into Federal Prison. Perhaps the insight will help others. Read it and see where it takes you.

October 3, 1995.

I`ve been here less than 24 hours and understand and I will have time for reflection. I also now appreciate good mattress! Sleeping on a 4-inch thick plastic mattress stretched across metal bars is not very comfortable. Should I expect more? This is prison.

As a new inmate there is nothing to do. I need to concern myself with something, but what — I have no idea. For now, I`m writing my children. My first letter from prison, and I feel sad. I know will be amazing how much they will grow during my absence. One day, and it`s clear to me, that no amount of money can replace the loss that I feel right now.

It`s been less than 24 hours and I have never had so much time to do what I want and the lack of freedom to do it. What I want is what I can`t have.

It`s 9:10 p.m. and my cellmate and I have just had an interesting conversation. It took a day or two, but Buck asked me what I was in for. Still been concerned about self-preservation, I told him I was a thief. He asked me what I stole? I said, “money.” He asked, “how much?” And a sternly as I could muster a response, I responded, “Is it really important how much?” We both seemed to understand that we were here, for reasons beyond what appeared on the surface. The amount was a relevant. What was significant was what we did with the time we were given.

As we experience life daily, know that we are all more than what we seem and that each experience that we encounter in life has a purpose and meaning. We may not know at the moment what the meaning is or what value it brings, but make no mistake meaning is there we just have to look deep to find it.

As you read these articles, which include Lessons from Prison, you may find that you want to know more. Two specific results, which came from this experience, are the establishment of the Choices Foundation, a non-profit organization and a book that will be published in the late spring of 2007 – Success Beyond Illusion. The Choices Foundation funds educational scholarships for underprivileged youth and speaking to youth in High Schools, Churches and Universities about the effects of the Choices we make. If you would like to schedule a presentation for your organization contact Chuck Gallagher at www chuckgallagher.com.

Whether the choice you make deals with your spouse, your family, business associates or people seemingly unknown to you. You do have an impact and your choices do have a consequence. In today’s society we seem bombarded with the effects of ethical choices and are reminded that bad choices = negative consequences. For information on how this message can be shared with your group go to www.chuckgallagher.com .

Albuquerque, New Mexico, has a unique criminal rehabilitation program, based in a center offering a new concept in criminal justice. The Second Chance Center (www.secondchancecenters.com) offers secure long-term rehab as an substitute for the judiciary to traditional sentencing to jails and prisons. The 600-bed facility uses programming based on research done by L. Ron Hubbard in the field of drug rehabilitation and criminal behavior.

Rick Pendery, the national executive director of the Second Chance Centers explains, “The program specifically addresses common deficits found in offenders with substance abuse histories. We use protocols which teach cognitive behavioral skills and life skills and help to develop moral values and restore self-esteem. This type of therapy has been found to have a positive impact on the development of pro-social behaviors and reduced recidivism. Previous outcome studies on this treatment method have demonstrated equal success for a variety of commonly abused street drugs and alcohol.”

In a report written by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, updated in 2006, entitled, Methamphetamine, Abuse and Addiction, treatment of meth addiction said, “At this time, the most effective treatments for methamphetamine addiction are behavioral therapies such as cognitive behavioral and contingency management interventions.” Contingency management (CM) treatments are based upon a simple behavioral principle — if a behavior is reinforced or rewarded, it is more likely to occur in the future. Such behavioral principles are used in everyday life. Employers use bonus systems and salary increases to reward their employees. Parents often have dessert as a reward or allowances for keeping their chores completed throughout the week.

The report continues, “In the case of substance abuse treatment, drug abstinence, as well as other behaviors consistent with a drug-free lifestyle, can be reinforced using these principles. In contingency management, access to a high-probability behavior (one that is likely to occur) is made contingent on a low-probability behavior (one that is unlikely to occur). In other words, participating in a desired activity depends on completing an undesirable activity.”

Incarceration is a first step of contingency management. Their behavior in regard to society was negative so they get sent to a secure center to start with. There is some penalty factor in this. Pendery further explains their program, “We also use contingency management with a whole system of rewards for their positive behavior and penalties for negative. They complete a course and get validated, get a certificate, etc. If they misbehave they can lose commissary privileges, they can lose visitation rights, etc. If they are doing well, they can participate in special days we put on for them, such as Super Bowl, New Years football games, or video movie night on Friday and Saturday nights. They also can earn chits they can use in the commissary as well.”

“The Urban Institute evaluated the manuals we use and verified them to be cognitive behavioral therapy. In our six to eight-month program we offer courses that teach self-control, critical reasoning, development of moral reasoning skills, development of life skills, self-esteem, problem solving and help them develop coping resources. This is done using four modules, Education, Self-Respect Development, Life Skills Instruction and our long-term sauna detoxification program.”

Can a three week prison stay change a person? Hotel heiress Paris Hilton says yes. In her comments to people magazine Paris said, “I`m a good person. I`m a compassionate person. I have a big heart. I`m sincere, and they`ll see.” All comments made from a person who has received more media attention for her incarceration than Martha Stewart received from hers.

The media attention and scrutiny for most people would be unbearable. Paris, of course, is accustomed to the limelight. Yet, with the frenzy of attention she is receiving, we all know that the first slip up will capture the headlines. And, speaking from experience, Paris needs time to reflect beyond her incarceration time. She needs the opportunity to examine what is important and how she can make a difference.

Having served time in Federal prison for a crime more serious than drunk driving, I, too, had the time to experience the isolation and reflection that incarceration brings. Of course, like most, there was no media attention surround my time in jail – only close friends and family cared. But, looking back on the experience, now some eleven years ago, I can honestly say that it was the best thing that ever happened to me. It was a life changing experience – one that I will never repeat and one that I will never forget.

Often I`m asked, “So what was that experience like anyway?” Well, different than most would think. In my case, I was incarcerated in a Federal Minimum Security facility – what some call “Club Fed.” Let me say at the outset, I was no “club” but certainly “Fed” all the way. Each inmate was required to work – other than for medical reasons – no exceptions. You do get paid (it`s against the law to require work for no pay – that`s called “slavery”) – I earned 12 cents per hour. Fortunately at that meager earning level it was tax free!

Paris said of her stay that, “All of the inmates were very supportive.” I found that to be true as well. Of course, using good God given common sense – there was those folks you just knew to stay away from. But, for the most part, most inmates felt the same as I – we knew we were being punished and had to make the best of it. It seems that after the release – re incarceration fiasco, Paris resigned herself to make the best of the situation at hand. In truth, situations like this can be extraordinary blessings in disguise.

In a quote featured on CNN, it`s reported that Hilton said, “Don`t serve the time; let the time serve you.” That statement is profound. From personal experience I have seen both approaches to jail time. There are those who are doing time – who see no value to come from it – who just take a day at a time with no expectation gain. On the other hand, there were those who I was incarcerated with who used their time wisely. Many wrote – spent time planning for how they would benefit other once released and there were some of us who benefited other while incarcerated.

Very few people get the (odd) gift that incarceration can bring. As I look back to a time that was less than pleasant – I recall having lost everything. My marriage was in shambles. I had no home – no job – no car – no career and practically no possessions other than some clothes. Yet, being stripped of everything was just what I needed to focus on why I was there and what it meant to “be somebody.” The time I had to self reflect proved to be some of the most valuable time of my life. It gave me a chance to learn who I was and what my gift to the world could be. Being in prison was one of the best things that ever happened to me. As Paris Hilton said about being incarcerated, it gave her “time to get to know myself.” What a gift.

As a motivational speaker and sales executive in a publicly traded company, I often have the opportunity to share my experiences. Most people, especially in the business community, don`t know someone who has been to prison – and recovered. Whether through a keynote speech, motivational workshop or ethics presentation, the message can be powerful to those willing to hear. Every choice we make has a consequence. Consequences are unavoidable. The reality, however, is that the consequence can be either positive or negative. Through our actions we choose. My bad choices yielded a negative consequence. Subsequent good choices have provided an outstandingly positive result.

Paris has a unique opportunity ahead of her. With focus and determination she can have a profound and positive effect on those who watch her closely. Perhaps we should all hold out hope that Paris can do on a much broader scale what I`ve had the fortune to accomplish – that is bring a message of hope that there is recovery and redemption to those who make the right choices.

For more information on presentations on Choices visit www.chuckgallagher.com.