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The 2014 SEC/Big 12 Women's Basketball Challenge will be played Sunday, December 21 in Little Rock's Verizon Arena. Oklahoma and Texas will represent the Big 12.
After a decorated collegiate tennis career, most athletes would graduate and move on to joining the workforce or even get into coaching. Oklahoma's Whitney Ritchie isn't like most athletes.
The Big 12 is the only league in which 50 percent of its squads have one-or-fewer losses on the season.
Nina Davis (Baylor) and Dayo Olabode (Texas Tech) were selected for Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball weekly awards, as chosen by a media panel.
Five Big 12 student-athletes were named to the Naismith Trophy Women's 50 Watch List on Wednesday. The honor is given annually to the top collegiate women's basketball player in the country.
The Big 12 leads the nation with its non-conference winning percentage of .812 (56-13).
Nina Davis (Baylor) and Lauren Aldridge (Kansas) were chosen for Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball weekly awards, as selected by a media panel.
College sports information directors and basketball coaches across the country nominated players who exhibit exceptional leadership skills and an unwavering commitment to volunteerism.
The Big 12 is the only conference in which every team has a winning record.
Kelsey Lang (Texas) and Dekeiya Cohen (Baylor) were selected for Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball weekly awards, as chosen by a media panel. Both were recognized for the first time.
K-State's women's basketball games against Santa Clara and LSU scheduled for Nov. 26 and 27 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, have been cancelled due to a facility conflict.
Baylor's Nina Davis, Texas' Nneka Enemkpali and West Virginia's Bria Holmes were among the 25 student-athletes named to the 2014-15 WBCA's Wade Watch list.


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Country music artist Darius Rucker has publicly responded to a racist comment made towards him over Twitter. After Rucker covered Bob Dylan's "Wagon Wheel" at the Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, former Twitter user PQKullman tweeted, "@dariusrucker Leave country to the white folk."
Rucker immediately retweeted the comment adding, "WOW. Is this 2013 or 1913?" and "Ill [sic] take my grand ole Opry membership and leave your racism. Wow." When asked by fans why he was responding to racists, the former Hootie and the Blowfish front-man said, "So the world can see them."
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Following the exchange, the PQKullman Twitter handle was deleted, but it has since been reopened, ostensibly by a different user, with the profile reading, "This previously racist profile has been re-registered to promote good things & not hatred. I am not the original one who made a racist comment to [sic] Dairus Rucker."
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If you'd like to venture into new areas of woodworking, take a look at what a vacuum press can do. It's the high-tech alternative to using dozens of clamps to press veneer or glue-up curved parts from thinlaminations.
The principle of a vacuum press is really quite simple: a pump creates a vacuum inside a sturdy, sealable, airtight bag. Atmospheric pressure (about 10 -12 PSI, effectively) presses on top of the bag to squish anything placed inside, such as veneer on a panel –like shrink-wrapping. It's a lot easier than using lots of cauls and clamps, but the real beauty of the system is that the bag forms equally well around flat or curved surfaces. All you need is a wooden form in the shape of the curve.
At its most basic, a vacuum press only requires three parts: a pump, a bag, and a hose to connect them. It's possible to cobble together your own press, but a commercial press is generally sturdier and more reliable. Vacuum Pressing Systems, Inc. is one company that specializes in small vacuum presses for the home shop and small production shops. They offer a full range of VacuPress products for folks who will only use a press once in a while to those whose business requires a more robust press to run every day. The VacuPress staff has years of woodworking experience and can help you troubleshoot any problem. They also host a forum on their website for users to exchange ideas and help one another master this powerful technology.
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Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Anders Holm and Kyle Newacheck Talk WORKAHOLICS and Tease New Episodes
by Christina Radish Posted 1 year, 332 days ago
Comedy Central's hit single-camera comedy series Workaholics, recently renewed for Seasons 4 and 5, tells the story of three friends who live, work and party together 24/7. Even though they sometimes do their jobs well, they're more concerned with sleeping in, getting drunk and partying like there's no tomorrow.
During this exclusive interview with Collider, while they were at the Comedy Central portion of the TCA Press Tour, creator/actors Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Anders Holm and Kyle Newacheck (who also directs the show) talked about how surreal the success of the show is, that they always had the goal of doing a TV show but that there were several attempts that fell through, the moment they realized just how many people were actually watching the show, and what fans can expect from the all-new episodes they have airing on Wednesday nights. Check out what they had to say after the jump.


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Allen West is a Tea Party favorite for a reason- he embodies that rare, proper mixture of sound reasoning mixed with the guts to act. Lately, West, the incumbent congressman from Florida, has received some criticism for an ad he is running called, "Decide." The ad features the mugshot of West's opponent, Patrick Murphy. Despite the uproar, West is sticking to his guns.
The West Campaign released the ad on Friday, and it has liberals crying foul. The ad is a juxtaposition between the actions of Lieutenant Colonel West and Murphy in 2003; while West prepared himself and his men to go to war, Murphy was arrested for fighting in a bar. While some could claim that it's unfair to have a cite a youthful indiscretion, it is a telling illustration of what each candidate brings to the community they wish to represent.
In response to the ad, the Murphy Campaign has lobbed a criticism that will likely have negative repercussions for Murphy. The Campaign rebutted,
"Allen West is now opening up what his military record was in 2003. In 2003, he was criminally charged by the military with assault and for violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice and was subsequently kicked out of the military. I find it odd that he's trying to brag about that particular year of service. And he's attacking Patrick Murphy for drinking as a teenager, which I think is a silly attack."
West was fined and reprimanded for having the audacity to do all that was within his power to ensure that both he and his soldiers made it back alive. West was reprimanded for firing a gun next to an Iraqi police officer's head during an interrogation after he came to believe that the officer was plotting West's assassination. The military may have rules about such things, but I will not pass judgment on any soldier for doing what he has to do to increase his odds of accomplishing his mission and making it home alive.
West's Campaign Manager, Tim Edson, in response to the criticism of West's military career, stated that West "fought and defended his country honorably for 22 years," and, "While Patrick Murphy was getting drunk and getting arrested, Allen West was shipping off to war. The ad speaks for itself."
West also noted that the point of the ad was to depict Murphy, "for who he really is- a spoiled brat who knows nothing of duty, honor or service."
West recently made headlines for criticizing Obama's soft, quasi-apologetic stance at the UN last week. West stated,
"My statement to the United Nations would have been, 'The future does not belong to those who attack our Embassies and Consulates and kill our Ambassadors. The Angel of Death in the form of an American Bald Eagle will visit you and wreak havoc and destruction upon your existence.'"
West is an embodiment of tough-talk and even tougher-action. I am so tired of weak politicians who guide their every action towards pandering to one crowd or another. We elect leaders, or at least we are supposed to. And when we find a true leader mixed in with the spineless crooks that live up to every stereotype of politicians, they're smeared as being too insensitive or too extreme. People need to wake up; we, as a country, are in real trouble, and we need strong, effective leaders.
Our political system is broken because for decades, people have been getting elected by telling people what they want to hear. West got elected because he instilled confidence in his ability to lead, just as he had been doing for years with soldiers. It is a rare breed of straight-shooter that gets elected by telling people, essentially, "Things are going to be tough. Our country is broken, but with some hard work, we can fix it." When we juxtapose West's message of strength with Democrats' message of creating government dependency, we can plainly see who the true leader is. I'll take the combat-hardened veteran over the frat guy any day of the week.
Congressman West is being specifically targeted by Democrats because of his effectiveness. We can't take a step back now. Please spread your support for West and encourage others to support him. Also, if you feel like getting involved, please click here.


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MMDA Leads Metro Rescue Teams to Mindanao
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino isa sending a 2-ton water purifier and 19-man contingent to Iligan City to assist the victims of flooding wrought by Tropical Storm Sendong.
Scheduled to leave by Philippine Navy boat today (December 20), the rescue team will spend their Christmas in Iligan, returning on December 28.
Coming from the MMDA's Road Emergency Group, the team consists of trained rescue staff, medical services assistants, and two mechanics. They will also bring a multi-cab vehicle, medical kits, basic tools and rescue kits, and implements.
"These personnel are experienced. They were also at Calumpit and Hagonoy after typhoons Quiel and Pedring," said Tolentino. "One of the most urgent needs of the distressed areas is clean, potable water. We will address that need," he added.
Tolentino said the equipment and personnel will be on the next available boat to Iligan City. The MMDA team will be joined by rescue teams sent by the local governments of Pasig and Makati. The two cities will send rescue dogs with their teams.
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Plan Specification: HHF-2765
Total Entire Building: 3,020
Total Living Per Unit: 1,510
Main Level: 709
Second Level: 501
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 Half: 1
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Width: 30 ft Depth: 47 ft
Foundation: Basement, Crawlspace, Slab
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New to Five Star Alliance: El Palauet Living Barcelona
March 2, 2014
By: Five Star Alliance
Meet El Palauet Living Barcelona. Located on Barcelona's most exclusive boulevard at Passeig de Gracia 113, this five-story palatial mansion, built in 1906, is an extraordinary example of Modernisme (the sumptuous Catalan version of Art Nouveau). Its architect, Pere Falques, is also known for his ornate lampposts jutting from ceramic tile benches that are sidewalk landmarks at the Passeig de Gracia. He was a contemporary of Antoni Gaudi, whose acclaimed buildings are nearby. The facade of El Palauet reflects the great prosperity, creative genius, and unbridled imagination of the era. Palauet, in the Catalan language, is a small palau or palace.
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Villa La Massa Re-Opens
February 22, 2014
By: Five Star Alliance
Immersed in the heart of Tuscany and just few miles from the historic centre of Florence, Villa La Massa is set on the bank of the Arno River with over 20 acres of lush gardens full of lemon trees and olive groves. The 37 accommodations are divided in three ochre and pink coloured villas overlooking the romantic Chianti hills and a magnificent countryside landscape. The hotel's shuttle service runs daily to and from Ponte Vecchio, allowing the guests to enjoy the serenity of the Villa and unwind after a long day of touring or shopping in Florence.
The hotel is re-opening March 20th, 2014, with a brand new fitness center located in the Noble Villa. Equipped with state of the art exercise machines and audio/visual, it has also a treatment room offering a wide selection of massages, among which the famous Wine Therapy treatment. The Wine Treatment Massage uses a custom blended massage oil of Chianti grapes blended with lavender honey and wine to envelop your senses, release stress, and lull the body into a state of ultimate rest. Villa La Massa can also organize yoga classes and massages in the garden upon request. The Hotel is at guests' disposal for any further information.
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Cool Pools: Gansevoort Park Avenue
February 21, 2014
By: Five Star Alliance
Guests at the Gansevoort Park Avenue can take in views of the Empire State building while they swim or lounge. The heated, indoor/outdoor rooftop pool featuring a collapsible garage door allowing passage between the interior and exterior elements. The pool is exclusive for guests during business hours, and open year round for easy access. Take a dip and meet the Mosaic 1940's pin up temptress who beckons enticingly from the pool bottom.
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Book a Valentine's Day Getaway
January 23, 2014
By: Five Star Alliance
Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. We've got some of our favorite offers and activities for love day stays. Book soon and be sure to check the rates carefully to avoid disappointment.
Capella Pedregal (pictured left) has dubbed February "Month of Romance," and is offering a range of activities created especially for couples throughout the month. et a date for Wednesday nights in February to enjoy Movies Under the Stars. Keep warm by a bonfire and snack on S'Mores while enjoying a romantic film. Travelers can also partake in culinary experiences at Capella. Romance-themed cocktails including the signature "Chamomile Damiana Margarita" will be served daily at Don Manuel's Bar in February. A special romantic five-course dinner will also be offered throughout the month of February. Nightly rates start at $1150.
Palazzina G (pictured right) in Venice is offering a "Sexy Valentine" experience. It includes accommodation for two people in one of the rooms or suites (min 2 nights), an exclusive surprise sexy box in room upon arrival, a candlelit dinner for two at the PG's Restaurant (with a special 4-course aphrodisiac menu, wines included), continental breakfast a la carte served at any time of the day, and late check-out (subject to availability). Nightly rates for this promotion start at EUR 272.
Sedona Rouge Resort and Spa is offering a "Girlfriends Getaway" that's sure to suit all the single ladies. Indulge yourself with treatments at The Spa at Sedona Rouge, relax at the poolside, enjoy a wonderful meal at Reds Restaurant or explore the numerous shops at nearby Tlaquepaque village. This package includes
two night's accommodations in a Deluxe Sedona guest room, $200 spa credit to be used at The Spa at Sedona Rouge, and a $100 dining credit to be used at Reds Restaurant. Prices are based on double occupancy. Nightly rates start at $351.
Banyan Tree Lang Co is offering a "Romance in Lang Co" promotion with a minimum stay of 3 consecutive nights. Guests booking this package will receive accomdation in a One-Bedroom Beach Villa, daily breakfast, welcome drink and fruit platter upon arrival, an Intimate Moments set up in villa, return transfers from Da Nang International Airport, an in-villa BBQ (excluding beverages), a 60-min body massage for 2, daily shuttle service to Hoi An, daily scheduled resort activities for both adults and children, 10% off addtional spa treatments at Banyan Tree Spa Lang Co (except beauty treatments), and complimentary late check-out until 1600 hours (subject to availability). Nightly rates start at $797.
The Reach A Waldorf Astoria Resort has a "Romance Package" just for lovebirds. Guests get a King Room, sparking wine upon arrival, and a buffet breakfast. Nightly rates start at $464.
All rates are based on double occupancy and extra charges may apply. Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as any extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel's policies.
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Spotlight on Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa
January 21, 2014
By: Five Star Alliance
The Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa is ideally located only one mile away from Thunder Mountain trailhead, the entrance to Red Rock Country, and hundreds of acres of Coconino National Forest. Sedona is renowned for its numerous energy enhancing Vortex site locations, which many believe help facilitate the exploration of the soul. The Spa at Sedona Rouge embraces Sedona's natural energy, making it a prized destination for relaxation, healing, and wellness.
A spa service at Sedona Rouge entitles guests to the use of the hot tubs, steam rooms, fitness center, and swimming pool. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and stay late to enjoy all the spa's amenities. There's also a morning yoga class for an additional fee.
Services Include:
Custom Massage and Bodywork - The spa's certified massage therapists are devoted professionals, well versed in many bodywork modalities including Reflexology, Cranial Sacral, Cupping Massage, Myofascial Release, Lomi Lomi, Thai Massage, and traditional Ayurvedic services.
Body Treatments - Body treatments are rituals with rich butters, invigorating scrubs, detoxifying herbal wraps, and mesmerizing scented baths that are locally hand-crafted with both indigenous and exotic botanicals. Customized massage harmoniously and synergistically completes each body treatment ritual.
Couples Treatments - A Couple's Massage provides each person with their own therapist to perform customized bodywork while sharing the mood of relaxation with a friend or loved one. Twin Flames is a couples bathing and massage ritual conducted in a candle-lit room scented with rose petals. It begins with a massage tailored to enhance the energies between the couple. Then the therapists leave the room, allowing the couple to enjoy a romantic, candle-lit bath for two.
Facials & Esthetic Services - Experienced estheticians tailor each facial according to each person's unique needs. Offering highly effective skin care products along with extractions, steam therapy, and acupressure massage, the goal of each facial is to promote radiant, healthy skin.
Wellness & Intuitive Discoveries - Offering Psychic Readings, Tarot, and Spiritual Acupuncture, the Spa at Sedona Rouge facilitates a Sedona journey to self discovery.
Ayuvedic Services - Consultations, Ayuvedic Warm Oil Massages, Shirodhara & Marma Point Therapy, Herbal Body Scrub &Wrap, Nasal & Sinus Therapy, and Heart Chakra Healing are all available.
Spa Rooms & Suites - Spa guest rooms are located inside the Spa at Sedona Rouge, away from the main hotel lobby. Most spa guest rooms feature in-room large soaking tubs in the living area. Located inside the Spa at Sedona Rouge, the two-room suite features a soaking tub in the main living area with a pull-out sofa bed and private bedroom and bath.
Happy relaxing!
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Did You Know? Lake Placid Lodge
January 14, 2014
By: Five Star Alliance
Lake Placid Lodge was built by hand in the Arts and Crafts tradition. There are thirteen sumptuous rooms and seventeen luxurious cabins at the water's edge. The woods and water enfold the Lodge; the sun warms its wide stone porches. Each room has a fireplace at its heart and wilderness visible through its diamond paned windows.
Lake Placid Lodge's superb accommodations, idyllic setting and unmatched service have made it a legend among hotels.
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Image of the Day: Barvikha Hotel and Spa
December 30, 2013
By: Five Star Alliance
Barvikha Hotel and Spa is located in Barvikha Luxury Village, which was created on the principle of ecological aesthetics and harmonically inscribed in a suburban environment. Barvikha Luxury Village is located in the prestigious district of Moscow region, only 8 kilometers away from Moscow Rublevo Uspenskomu.
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Your Questions Answered: What Miami Hotel is Best for Rest and Recovery?
December 15, 2013
By: Betsy LeTourneau
We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that's why we're here. Be sure to explore our new blog series 'Your Questions Answered' to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.
QUESTION: My Mother and I are traveling to Miami, I will be recovering from surgery can you recommend a hotel that has a kitchen and offers quiet for my recovery?
ANSWER: The Mutiny Hotel
The Mutiny Hotel is located approximately 17 miles from Miami International Airport on Sailboat Bay in Coconut Grove, approximately nine miles from South Beach. Local attractions include the Streets of Mayfair, Parrot Jungle and Gardens, Miami Seaquarium, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Key Biscayne, Fairchild Tropical Garden, and downtown Miami which are all within five miles of the hotel.
Hotel amenities include on-site car rental, wireless Internet, concierge, fax/photocopy services, laundry/valet services, outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, fitness center, sauna, and steam room. Atchana's East/West Kitchen is a sophisticated hideaway located on the ground level of The Mutiny Hotel and serves an array of fresh, authentic Asian dishes, along with American Classics such as New York Strip Steak and Snapper Filets. Patrons can dine in the intimate wood-paneled 45-seat indoor dining room or outdoors, next to the poolside waterfall. In addition to full bar service,. Full service dining is also available at The Pirates Bar & Grill serving contemporary American and International cuisine. Private parties available in the restaurant or poolside.
Guest suites are decorated in a British Colonial motif and feature fully equipped kitchens, two TVs, VCRs, A/C, desks, dial-up Internet access, dual-line telephones, voicemail, hairdryers, bathroom telephones, coffeemakers with premium coffees, and bathrobes. The minimum age for check-in is 21 and that all accommodations at The Mutiny Hotel are now non-smoking. Guest suites are an average of 750 sq ft, overlooking Biscayne Bay, and have fully equipped kitchen, sleeper couch in Living area, many with private balcony for some quiet space.
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All rates are based on double occupancy and extra person charges may apply. Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as any extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel's policies.
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Image of the Day: Kurland Hotel
November 20, 2013
By: Five Star Alliance
Kurland Hotel is located near the picturesque beach resorts of Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley, in the heart of the Garden Route, South Africa.
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Image of the Day: L'Auberge de Sedona
November 14, 2013
By: Five Star Alliance
L'Auberge de Sedona is in the center of Sedona's Red Rock Country, and all the area recreational and leisure activities in Sedona, including the Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Canyon and Magenta Cliffs.
Current nightly rates at L'Auberge de Sedona start at $255 >>
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The Ultimate Fiscal Cliff Stock: Apple
Why do I say this? How can I be so certain? First, there's no certainty in the stock market, but, if I was ever going to come close to certainty on Wall Street, I will take my chances with AAPL.
I say this, in part, because I see Apple's demise coming. Exactly. This thing is really going to crash one day. I have been saying that for quite some time. Pretty much since Steve Jobs's death. Now, of course, dozens of others decided to hop on that bandwagon.
I never hopped on the bearish AAPL bandwagon. If anything, I am the ticket collector. I have the right to charge every Johnny-come-lately who uses the Steve Jobs-inspired bear case incorrectly triple the normal price of admission.
Why? Read this: Apple Selloff About A Year Too SoonThat about sums it up. Use some common sense. Companies start paying special or accelerating regularly scheduled dividends because of the anticipated increase in taxes. That gets people thinking about taking profits in 2012. Bingo -- another round of selling in Apple. COR Clearing raises margin requirements on AAPL because of over-ownership. People freak out. Some have no choice but to unload. More noise. More hysteria. More pseudo-uncertainty. All that means is more opportunity for investors. I will never understand for the life of me why somebody would chase Intel (INTC) in the teens or take a chance on a longshot like Research in Motion (RIMM) or buy some low-P/E, high-yielding stock for the dividend. That's absolutely awful, knee-jerk "value investing." Apple pays a dividend. It has few worthy competitors. It's cutting deals in China. Along with Amazon.com (AMZN), it dominates on market share and mindshare. This becomes all the more evident during the holiday shopping season. AAPL has got it all: It is dividend growth and value stock all rolled into one. Down $25 as I type this. Yet another thing we have seen before. Follow @rocco_thestreet --Written by Rocco Pendola in Santa Monica, Calif.
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Club Alvorferias Apartment
Official Contact Details - Club AlvorferiasPhone: 07857669614
Ground flr, communal gardens, 2 bed, 2 bathroom apt, sleeps 4/5.5 mins drive to beach, SatTV, DVD, CD player, washing machine,heating, 2 swimming pools, coffee bar, restaurant/shops, in family complex
- Price from 37 GBP / Day / Per unit
- 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
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Last updated: 02/12/2010
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NO SINGLE SEX GROUPS.SMOKING NOT PERMITTED IN THE APT. (best place kitchen patio area). Gardens to front, side and rear with both sun and shade so suits all. Tinted glass to windows, stays very cool, no air con necessary, security grills to windows/doors, so good air flow, as you can leave apt doors open, has private car parking.
There is a safe in the main bedroom, a lock can be rented via complex main reception, 15euros/wk with 30 euros refundable deposit.
There are excellent amenities for the children, and it is away from any main busy road.
Private hospital, and dentists close by with additional parking.
Beach is the widest /longest around with coves for shade and wide open areas also, you can drive right onto it and park for FREE and have a beer at one of the bars which is a real plus as most beaches do not have this access.
It is close to the nearby Alto Club,Penina, and Palamares golf courses with a max 20 mins drive.
Slide and Splash water park is nearby, with Zoomarine with dolphin shows 40mins away. These trips can be booked via reception with coach transport if required, together with car hire should you decide upon this whilst there.
There are boat/ sea fishing trips, can be booked via Portimao harbour and a good local bus service with stops outside the complex.
Available for long term lets, but for Winter bookings Oct-March electricity and gas is charged in addition depending on the period (£15-£25/ wk).
Apartment rates are Sat - Sat but the changeover day can be any, as if booked between these dates whichever is the higher rate will apply, if the rate is the same a £50 supplement will be charged to cover this.
The apartment is cleaned prior to your stay, if additional cleaning is required this can be agreed seperately with you.
The apartment has no disabled access.
A 25% of cost deposit secures the booking the balance payable 8 weeks before the holiday, less than this the full balance is payable on booking.
Refundable security/damage deposit is £225 repaid within 15 days of your holiday if all is in order.
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Satellite TV with selected English channels, and portugese TV, DVD and CD player, electric heating, security grills, washing machine, gas cooker, bath and showers, gardens with patio terrace to lounge and kitchen areas.
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Makes 6 servings
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There's no question: If meatloaf, then potatoes. These have all the comfort of mashed, but with a nice texture from the potato slices and from being baked in cream. And they can go in the oven along with the meatloaf, so dinner will be ready all at once.
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- 3/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 3 pounds large boiling potatoes (about 6)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in upper third. Generously butter a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish (not glass).
Stir together nutmeg, 2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Layer potatoes in baking dish, overlapping slightly and sprinkling each layer with some of salt mixture and some of butter. Pour cream and milk over potatoes, pressing down gently to submerge potatoes in liquid.
Cover with foil and bake until potatoes are tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
Remove gratin from oven and discard foil. Turn broiler on and broil gratin 2 to 3 inches from heat until top is browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Cooks' note: Potatoes are best the day they're made but can be baked and broiled 2 days ahead and chilled, uncovered, until cool, then covered. Reheat, covered, in a 350°F oven about 40 minutes.
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Nutrition Informationper serving (6 servings) POWERED BY Edamam
- Calories451
- Carbohydrates43 g (14%)
- Fat29 g (45%)
- Protein7 g (14%)
- Saturated Fat18 g (90%)
- Sodium50 mg (2%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber5 g (20%)
- Monounsaturated Fat8 g
- Cholesterol100 mg (33%)
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London should be a wonderful place to get around by bicycle allowing tourist, resident and commuter alike the chance to enjoy its sumptuous mixture of architecture, culture and heritage at a civilised pace. The bicycle should reduce the pace of city life to a level that people can actually compute, and be able to hear their own thoughts. Lord Foster thinks the same way too, but a solution that he has come up with along with Landscape Consultants, Exterior Architecture Ltd and Transport Consultants, Space Syntax seems to misunderstand the problem somewhat and then come up with an extreme solution that manages to completely disengage bicycle riders from London by elevating them above it.
Here is Lord Foster's quote from their Press Release..
"Cycling is one of my great passions – particularly with a group of friends. And I believe that cities where you can walk or cycle, rather than drive, are more congenial places in which to live. To improve the quality of life for all in London and to encourage a new generation of cyclists, we have to make it safe. However, the greatest barrier to segregating cars and cyclists is the physical constraint of London's streets, where space is already at a premium. SkyCycle is a lateral approach to finding space in a congested city. By using the corridors above the suburban railways, we could create a world-class network of safe, car free cycle routes that are ideally located for commuters".
There's already a slight contradiction in his statement. Cities are certainly more congenial places in which to live without as much motor traffic. But then, like an expert conjurer, he pulls out the old 'but space is at a premium' nugget from his sleeve and with the wave of his wand (or rendering) promptly makes bicycles vanish from the streetscape.
Here is a statement from Sam Martin & Oli Clark of Exterior Architecture Ltd, also from the Press Release..
"SkyCycle is an urban cycling solution for London. A cycling utopia, with no buses, no cars and no stress. We are incredibly excited at how together with Foster + Partners our idea has been developed and now more recently turned into a truly world changing scenario by Space Syntax for revolutionising cycling in London and possibly the world".
The original idea to which they allude is when they first touted it in 2012. Below is the original video.
Anyway, back to last month. Here is an image depicting the latest iteration
It certainly looks like the cycling Utopia that they describe, but two things immediately elevated into my mind on stilts when I saw this striking image;
Firstly, one must always bear in mind that this is an architectural realisation. When the shared space scheme for Exhibition Road was first touted, there were equally Utopian images put forward such as this one..
To be fair to the designer, they are trying to sell a positive concept and I'd be even more alarmed if they had presented to their client an image of a still traffic clogged street with some people huddled outside a new Wetherspoons whilst snouting a packet of Superkings.
My second thought was one of the 1950's-1970's when architecture was brutilising it's cold concrete tentacles into the public realm through such luminaries as Sir Denys Lasdun, Basil Spence and Richard Siefert. Planners invisioned specific schemes for specific transport modes to be elevated for comfort and convenience, be it the [thankfully aborted] Pedways in Central London with the hoi polloi of smooth flowing traffic on dual carriageways below to elevated roads such as the Westway, part of the [thankfully aborted] Ringways Project, which is brilliantly covered in this short film by Jay Foreman..
I certainly get what they are trying to achieve and I like the fact that designers are trying to think laterally – indeed think about the bicycle at all. But the bicycle doesn't need lateral or 'out of the box' thinking. It needs simple dedicated space as, along with walking, the bicycle doesn't get simpler as a transport mode, which is why it is potentially such a great key to unlocking British towns and cities. Maybe that's why this country has a fairly appalling record of dealing with it. We consistently make the complicated modes of transport simple and the simple modes more complicated. Another thing to consider is that the bicycle should never be treated in isolation within the urban realm. It is part of a far bigger and complex societal jigsaw and all the other pieces stand to benefit.
On the plus side, the SkyCycle scheme could offer fast, continuous, direct routes from suburb to centre, it would indeed unlock space in the centre of London in an innovative way and could indeed be a prototype for other cities. It even allows cyclists to feel, not only the 'Bradley Wiggins Effect' but also the added advantage of 'The Mary Poppins Effect' as they waft through London. However it's when I started to think of the negatives that it starts to stumble off its stilts. I started a rough list and please feel free to chip in with your own positives and negatives:
The land grab necessary for the 200 entrances and getting people up to that height.
Access/egress for emergency services should an accident/incident occur
You still have to get all the way up to the deck and that is going to take effort, and I am built more like Chris Biggins as opposed to Chris Hoy.
Transport Authorities:
Local/Metropolitan/National Transport Authorities will be tempted push cycling even further down the pecking order (if that's possible) in streetscape design as they can now point to schemes such as this.
It reaffirms the nonsense of 'Dual Network' where there's different types of infrastructure for different types and abilities of rider, instead of just creating a decent coherent standard for all.
It will (whether the Designers deny it or not) divert precious funds from schemes that can work at ground level.
The Police will need resourcing to patrol this new form of infrastructure (and does this fall under the jurisdiction of the British Transport Police?)
Security, particularly for more vulnerable sections of society and especially in the off-peak.
On the Street:
Motorists will pay even less attention as they now expect cyclists to be a couple of storeys up in the air.
Anyone getting hit by an HGV in the shadow of this scheme will only have themselves to blame, in the eyes of a society that would see this as conveniently tidying cyclists away.
Local business on the street will not feel the benefits of the bicycle as this is in essence a massive bypass and, as a result, will probably scream for more car parking.
The British Weather:
The trains below will enjoy better protection from precipitation than the cyclists above who will also be particularly exposed to the wind,
In short, this really is a country that will do ANYTHING and pay any price to avoid designing a decent sodding junction.


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Conserving plant diversity crucial for future food security
8 November 2010
The role of botanic gardens in maintinaing biodiversity of plant species is acknowledged in the Food and Agriculture Organisation's 350-page report, "Second Report on the State of the World's Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture".
The report, published on 26 October, covers topics ranging from gene bank collections to the effects of climate change on crop diversity, and is intended to highlight what is being done to protect biodiversity in food crops. Genetic information held in certain crop varieties is crucial to the development of heat, drought, salinity, pests and diseases-resistant, fast-growing, high-yielding new varieties, necessary to reduce food insecurity in the face of climate change.
According to the report, 50 per cent of the increase in crop yields in recent years has come from new seed varieties. Irrigation and fertilizer account for the other 50 per cent. A recent example is the fast-maturing New Rice for Africa that has transformed local economies in several parts of Africa. The study calls for action, especially generating farmers' interest, and building capacities to conserve and use the genetic biodiversity that still exists. It does not attempt to quantify biodiversity loss, but points out that empirical evidence shows continued extinction of crop biodiversity, reducing the diversity of traditional food crops that survived the past century.
The FAO estimates that 75 per cent of crop diversity was lost between 1900 and 2000. A recent study predicts that as much as 22 per cent of the wild relatives of important food crops of peanut, potato and beans will disappear by 2055 because of a changing climate. On a more positive note, the report states that over the past 12 years, there has been an increase in awareness of the importance of protecting and utilizing the genetic diversity of food crops. Gene banks have increased in both size and the number. There are now some 1,750 gene banks worldwide, with about 130 of them each holding more than 10,000 plant genes. In 2008, the ultimate back-up of global crop diversity, the Svalbald Global Seed Vault, was opened in Norway.
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Ryan Kwanten: From True Blood Bad Boy to MAMBO "Mambassador" and T-Shirt Designer
As True Blood's scene-stealing Jason Stackhouse, Ryan Kwanten plays a hard-partying ladies' man with a heart of gold...and abs of steel. And at last night's U.S. launch of Australian skate and streetwear brand MAMBO, we got the opportunity to kick back with Kwanten amidst a crowd of graffiti artists, skateboarders and members of the press. I'm happy to report, dear readers, that the Aussie actor's pecs are just as perfect in person.
Set to retail Stateside at The Bon-Ton Stores, MAMBO's spring collection includes patterned flip-flops, streamlined aviator shades and Bondi-Beach-ready bikinis. And while you might not recognize the MAMBO name right off, Ryan said that the label is huge on his home continent. "My first pair of boardshorts were MAMBO!" he told me. "The brand approached me at the beginning of this year. I'd had several clothing companies ask to do stuff with me before, but if I wouldn't use or wear something, it's impossible for me to sell it. I'm not a salesman!"
But he is a fun-loving Bon Temps cop...on the small screen, at least. Ryan said that although Jason's look has become a bit more professional to reflect his new career, "you'd never catch him wearing a suit." And as for the main difference between his character's style and his own, Ryan laughed, "I think Jason's jean size is at least two sizes smaller than mine!"
The actor's new "Mambassador" gig will also see him dipping into the design arena for the first time. "I'm actually doing a couple of the T-shirts in the line," he explained. "I'm obviously going into it from an uneducated design point of view, but I have a very vivid imagination and my ideas were really in line with the MAMBO style."
And even with surfer culture influencing fashion now more than ever, Ryan's convinced that MAMBO's Aussie spirit will set it apart from the pack. "It really captures the Australian sense of humor," he said. "We're very sarcastic, we're not afraid to make fun of ourselves and we have a naturally adventurous spirit."
Turns out, however, that not everything Australian-branded is the real deal. Nodding approvingly at the Coopers Pale Ale I was sipping, Ryan confided that a certain so-called-Aussie beer is anything but. "We don't even buy Foster's in Australia!" he exclaimed. "We export it because it's that terrible. So it drives me crazy when I pass billboards with these surfer guys on them and it says 'Australian for beer.' False advertising!"
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I sort of regret telling everyone about how fantastic Tropeiro was, because now that I've been to Viva Brazil, there is absolutely no way Tropeiro is the best Churrascaria in Glasgow to visit. After being in Viva Brazil about 10 minutes I already preferred it.
Colin and I went in here for lunch/early dinner before seeing Hairspray at the Kings last night. Colin was a bit hesitant because of how much he disliked Tropeiro, but he agreed because the lunch deal is the Full Rodizio plus unlimited salad bar for £13.95. Who could resist that? With an extensive cocktail menu to boot, we looked forward to having a good meal.
Upon arrival, we were taken to a nice window table in the massive expanse that is this restaurant. I'm not kidding, I've not seen many bigger restaurants in my life. The man who seated us, who I'm assuming is the manager as he was dressed differently from the servers, explained how everything worked to us and was incredibly helpful, something that was sorely missed in Tropeiro. We were then told to help ourselves to the salad bar, which is so full of wonderful hot and cold options (breadcrumbed banana?), after which we headed back to the table and flipped those cards to green.
Viva Brazil, which opened it's doors on Bothwell Street in October 2011, has 15 different cuts of meat, all brought to your table by the Passadors. The meats range from common things such as sirloin steak and sausages, to more obscure things like garlic rump cap or chicken hearts (yes, you heard me correctly!) Chicken hearts are a Brazilian delicacy, and are actually surprisingly delicious! Not that Colin would know how they taste, the wimp…
Yesterday, the only meat they didn't have was the chilli chicken. Everything else was brought out one by one and was so juicy and tender and flavoursome. In comparison to the meagre, burnt, fatty bits of meat we were served in Tropeiro, this was heavenly. Our waitress Joanne was fantastic, and the passadors were keen to bring us meats we'd already tried back over because we loved them so much. All in all, one of my favourite meat experiences! I'll definitely be back here munching on those yummy chicken hearts.
(All pictures were sourced from http://www.vivabrazilrestaurants.com. Viva Brazil can be found here, here and here.)