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While most New Year's Eve revelers were wearily trudging out of Boston on the morning of Jan. 1, Lindsay Amherst and a few friends were strolling into the state's capitol.
The 30-year-old Pawtucket native, along with a few members of the Tuesday Night Turtles running club, ran the entire Boston Marathon route, beginning in Hopkinton at 6 a.m. and arriving in Boston less than four hours later.
While most New Year's Eve revelers were wearily trudging out of Boston on the morning of Jan. 1, Lindsay Amherst and a few friends were strolling into the state's capitol.
The 30-year-old Pawtucket native, along with a few members of the Tuesday Night Turtles running club, ran the entire Boston Marathon route, beginning in Hopkinton at 6 a.m. and arriving in Boston less than four hours later.
"We ran at an easy, enjoyable pace and had lunch in the city before heading back home," recalled Amherst. "It was a great opportunity to preview the course and the Newton hills – and definitely a better memory than nursing a hangover!"
On Monday morning, Amherst will be tracking those same steps she took on New Year's Day, but this time, she will be joined by close to 36,000 runners in the 118th running of the Boston Marathon.
"This will be my third official marathon," she said. "My first marathon was the Rock and Roll Las Vegas (in Dec. 2012) and my second was the Lehigh Valley Via marathon (last September) in Pennsylvania. But I can say without a doubt that Boston is the first marathon I have seriously trained for, and I am 100 percent ready."
Two years ago, Amherst was nowhere to be found on the radar when it came to the local running scene. She just moved back to Rhode Island in late 2011 after living away from it for nearly nine years, spending the bulk of them in Hawaii and five years in active duty service with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Amherst began running the following year and started seeing progress in her performances to the point where she just wasn't posting personal-best times in races on a regular basis, but she was becoming the top female finisher as well!
That November, despite not running more than a distance of 18 miles in her life, she took part in the grueling R.I. 6-Hour Ultramarathon in Warwick and toured 37.8 miles in a 5:52:14.3 time, which not only placed her third among the female finishers, but also landed her a prestigious USATF New England ultrarunning championship.
And then came the victories. Her first one came in March of last year at the Run the Reservoir 15K in North Scituate. Then in August, she won the "Yo" Raymond 5K in Cumberland in 21:57. A month later, she captured the Miles with the Mayor 5K in Taunton, Mass. in 20:19, and in her final race of 2013, the Beat Santa 5K in Portsmouth, she was also victorious.
Late last month, Amherst returned to the Run the Reservoir 15K and made a statement by defending her women's title with a 1:00:15 clocking that set the women's course record, and a week later, she was first in the Officer Thomas Giunta 5K in Fall River, Mass. in a personal-best finish of 18:54.
Yes, it's safe to say that Amherst is on top of her game right now – and at the perfect time, with Monday's race right around the corner. And if her trend of PRs continue and she destroys her marathon PR of 3:51:53 with a qualifying time below 3:35, she may be looking at a repeat visit to Hopkinton next year – and possibly many more to come.
"With this being my first Boston Marathon, I'm honored to be able to run on such an important, high-energy and emotional year," Amherst said. "Without a doubt, I know this will be my most successful marathon (time). Taking the factors of the congestion of other runners and the possibility of poor weather into account, I'll be very happy with a finish time between 3:20 and 3:30."
Amherst, who is employed as a civil claims clerk for the Providence District Courthouse, received an entry into the race through a lottery for a waiver her running club, the Rhode Island Road Runners, held late last year.
It was the RIRR, Amherst added, that she credits for not only putting her on the path to running two years ago, but also helping get her life back on track following the burn of a recently failed marriage and also adjusting to the loss of vision in her left eye following an ocular stroke.
"I was searching for social connections to add something optimistic in my life and I found (the RIRR)," she remarked. "At first, I struggled to keep up for five miles, but someone was always there with me, supporting me, being positive. Without (the RIRR), I don't believe I would be a runner today."
A 2001 graduate of St. Raphael Academy, Amherst set her sights on joining the military, but when her parents urged her to attend at least one semester of college being making her decision, she went to Hawaii and studied military science for one semester at Hawaii Pacific University.
After that semester, she returned home and enlisted in the U.S. Marines, and after graduating at the top of the military communications electronics repair school, she received her choice of duty station and opted to return to Hawaii and stay at Kaneohe Bay.
While there, Amherst made the most of her free time. She attended school at night back at Hawaii Pacific University and received her associate degree in business management. And with the encouragement of a fellow Marine, she ran in her first race, the 2004 Windward Half Marathon in Kaneohe Bay.
"I agreed (to run it) without thinking much of it," she recalled. "I met him the next morning for the race, and at the time, I was running no more than five miles two or three times a week for morning training in the Marines. My finish time for the half was well over two hours, and I am almost positive I walked the last few blocks to the finish."
After that race, she deployed twice from Hawaii – first to Kuwait in 2005 in support of OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom), and then Iraq the following year in support of OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) – and in 2008, Amherst wrapped up her active service and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
But right before finishing her active duty, Amherst decided to break out her running shoes and give the Windward Half another try. Again, the race was a struggle at the end, and when it was mercifully over, she thought she had run her last race.
But four years later…
"I have been regularly racing now since mid-2012 and seeing progress every year," offered Amherst. "My 5k time, for example, has improved from 27:55 in April 2012 to 18:54 this year. So much in life, as in work or relationships, you find yourself trying so hard, only to receive nothing in return. Running will never disappoint in that way – you will always get back what you put in. If you put in the time, the miles, and the effort, you will always see progress and improvement."
While 2012 served as her introduction to the running scene, last year was her introduction to the spotlight, and also among her highlights was winning the RIRR's Grand Prix series women's championship. She became the youngest winner in the series' history by dethroning the defending champion, standout Veterans Division runner Pat LaChance of Seekonk, Mass.
And since last November, Amherst has been doing some exclusive training with the Warwick-based Turtles, and the runners in that club "always push me outside my comfort zone. My success is exciting, but I can't say that it's surprising. I've trained hard this year, and the victories are very rewarding."
Of course, a sub-3:30 finish next Monday would also be very rewarding, and Amherst is amped for the challenge and anxious to answer the starter's gun. Like any Boston-bound runner would admit, it was a tough winter to train, but she only got tougher and expects to see her hard work pay dividends.
"Running Boston is a momentous goal, so when presented the opportunity to be part of such a historic race, you want to do well," said Amherst. "It's been a harsh winter, but nevertheless, I logged over 800 miles since January, and that's given me the level of fitness necessary to head to Boston and a level of confidence I never had in either of my prior marathons."
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The Word Of Killswitch Engage
Posted on February 12, 2008- Word is Killswitch is still banging out the recording of their debut Roadrunner release, Alive Or Just Breathing, at Zing Studios in Massachusetts.
- Word is recording is around 65% done (do not ask how that figure was calculated), with mostly vocals taking up the percentage that needs completed.
- Speaking of vocals, word is that Shadows Fall frontman, Brian Fair, will be joining the band in the studio this weekend to lay down some lines. Did you know, Brian and Mike used to be in Overcast?
- Speaking of lines, song titles at present include "Temple From The Within", "Numbered Days", "Transfiguration", "Just Barely Breathing", "Self-Revolution", "My Last Serenade", "In The Unblind", and "Vide Infra".
- Word is there is another handful of untitled songs being tracked, along with the possibility of an instrumental being put on the release.
- Word is also that there might be another batch of studio pictures creeping up after the weekend...we shall see...
Taken straight from an email from Mike D'Antonio, comes the following words..."Things are going great with the band, the record is almost done, just 1/2 the vocals are left. Andy Sneap mixes and masters the LP the 1st 2 weeks of Feb in England. All in all it should be ready for a May release. We start to tour around March and will go through the rest of 2002 prob. The cover art is basically done at this point, we are waiting on the lyrics and song orders to complete." We can confirm release is tentatively set for May 13th.
Talking from Zing Studio, Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach sheds some light on the ongoing Killswitch recording process: "It's been a slow process for us but things are turning out great. I definitely hand it to [producer] Adam D. - he's the man. We're taking our time, dissecting things. It's made me push myself to my limits - getting a lot more passion and deliver out of what I'm doing." The next few weeks will find Killswitch joined in the studio by Shadows Fall frontman Brian Fair. Fair is an old friend of the band and a former bandmate of KsE bassist Mike D'antonio from seminal metalcore legends, Overcast. "It's an honor and a blessing to have him do guest vocals on the album," says Jesse of Shads-man Fair. "He's an energetic singer who we all know and respect - for quite some time now."
The debut is titled Alive Or Just Breathing. The band writes the following:
Creating an LP for Roadrunner is no easy task. Not by a long shot. Painstaking effort, endless hours locked indoors, enduring blistered broken strumming hands... with these sacrifices for our album, we ensure true perfection in our music.
This comes from the A&R mouth of Mike... "Production will be helmed by drummer Adam Dutkiewicz who also produced the band's 2000 Ferret Records debut. The album will be mixed in January in Nottingham, England by Andy (Machine Head/Skinlab) Sneap." Yes you read that right! Nottingham, England!
We are happy to offer up a new download from Killswitch Engage, a track called "Numbered Days". You can hear it here. "Numbered Days" is a hint of what's to come from Killswitch Engage. "THE TIME APPROACHES!" screams Jesse Leach as the band comes storming in. If nothing else, "Numbered Days" is a scream-to-arms. A cry for purification. Desperate music for desperate times. If the song is brutal, the sentiment is pure, white and scalding. Listen closely to the lyrics. In light of recent events, this song - which was written and demo'ed last Winter - is especially chilling. "Numbered Days" was among the first songs demoed for KsE's upcoming LP, tentatively titled Alive But Just Breathing. Recorded by drummer and LP producer Adam Dutkiewicz, the demo itself - which was never even mixed! - was recorded very quickly which added to the overall power, tension and vibe of the song.
'Numbered Days' was included on the Kerrang! cover-mount CD on the Dec 1st issue.
Presently, Killswitch Engage are busily writing their Roadrunner debut with plans to hit the studio at the end of October. Tracks finished at present include: "Numbered Days", "Transfiguration", "Just Barely Breathing", "Pull", "Self-Revolution" and "My Last Serenade". While the LP will also include a rerecorded version of the song "Temple From The Within", the band are also rerecording the songs "In The Unblind" and "Vide Infra" from their Ferret Records debut. Once the record is finished, the band will convene with metal mixer extrodinaire, Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Stuck Mojo, Skinlab, Arch Enemy) to deliver a record that one RR staffer is calling "Roadrunner's most credible record since Roots."
Get ready for pure heaviness and emotion set to sound. Soul music mainlining raw feeling and the heaviest of tuning. You may have seen the Massachusetts-based foursome destroy crowds at past and recent gigs with the likes of the Soul Brains, VOD and Cradle of Filth. You may have even heard their already metalcore classic Killswitch Engage on ultra-cool indie Ferret Records. Now, Killswitch Engage take the next step with next year's Roadrunner debut, tentatively titled 'Alive Or Just Breathing', due in early 2002.
The whisper-to-a-scream sound of Killswitch Engage is the combination of four distinct players and personalities. Bassist Mike D'Antonio's previous band, Overcast, set the stage for what is being called "The New Wave of American Metal", a riveting sound also played out by the likes of Shadows Fall, God Forbid and Lamb of God. Drummer Adam Dutkiewcz and guitarist Joel Stroezel took that sound to heart in the band Aftershock while frontman Jesse Leach first howled the heartfelt in Rhode Island's Corrin in the USA. Killswitch Engage takes all of that miles further. It's music so emotive, so melodic, yet so heavy that you won't be able to brush it off. It's pure Molt (as in "Molten") served up at a time when "heavy" is just so much dispensable radio fodder. Killswitch Engage is the real shit.
We present to you the following 4 'fun' facts about Killswitch Engage:
1-Bassist Mike D'Antonio's previous band, Overcast, is responsible for setting the stage for today's metalcore movement, inspiring the likes of God Forbid and Lamb of God. Overcast's singer, Brian Fair is now the dreadlocked throat of Massachussetts metallists, Shadows Fall.
2 -Singer Jesse Leach has a sizeable acting role in the fim, "Outside Providence" which was written by "Something About Mary" directors, the Farrelly Brothers. His character is perpetually stoned throughout the movie.
3-Drummer Adam D. runs recording sessions at Zing Studios in Easthampton, MA. He recently produced records by Unearth, Everytime I Die and Autumn To Ashes.
4-Killswitch Engage really does practice in guitarist Joel Stroezel's bedroom.
Thanks go to the man that signed the band, Mike 'Metal Mike' Gitter, for the above info.
To get better acquainted with Killswitch Engage, the band are featured on the original soundtrack release 'Ginger Snaps' - out now on Roadrunner. Check out the Ginger Snaps news section for more details. You can hear an MP3 in our Downloads section!
To learn even more about the band... you can read their biography or check out their website at www.killswitchengage.com.
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One of the things we love about fashion is experimenting and playing with runway trends that are unexpected or considered outside the norm. Sure, sometimes we'll try a few looks that don't really translate, but it's this kind of trial-and-error process that often leads us to sartorial gold, whether that's a fruit-emblazoned dress, flatforms, or something as small as an unconventional collar. Speaking of the latter, lately we've spotted a handful of stylephiles--including Alexa Chung, Daisy Lowe, and Fearne Cotton--spicing up their wardrobes with delightfully unusual collars that make their button-ups anything but ordinary. These intriguing accents are not only eye-catching, they're also an easy way to add visual intrigue to a relatively minimalist look, so it's no wonder we're highlighting them in today's Trend Report!
We spotted a plethora of prominent collars on the S/S 11 runways, but there were two interpretations that particularly stood out. The first look involves an embellished, crisp collar in a contrasting color, as seen at the Balenciaga show. The entire collection evoked a brilliant feminine-meets-masculine spirit, which was demonstrated via graphic-print outerwear, quilted leather moto jackets, and sleeveless, button-up shirts in mismatched neon lace. We were instantly drawn to the tops in particular, and were specifically pleased by the bold prints and cutout metal tips used on the collars, as seen on the Lace Patchwork Sleeveless Shirt (price upon request, 212.206.0872) featured above. Miu Miu, on the other hand, showed off a less hard-edged take on the unconventional collar. For this show, big-shouldered jackets, like the white leather jacket with floral motif patch detailing shown above--though this exact jacket was not produced in the US, similar styles are available, like the Nappa Laminata Patch Jacket ($2100, 212.641.2980)--were paired with box-pleated skirts and shirts with exaggerated, multi-colored collars. We particularly liked how the collar is rounded, giving it a much softer, more feminine look.
Though we're complete suckers for the exact runway examples, we can't just stop our trend analysis there! In order to properly familiarize you with this smart dressing idea, we must also examine how some of your favorite tastemakers are addressing the unconventional collar. Some--like Alexa Chung and Fearne Cotton--are opting for a subtler approach and choosing exaggerated collars with bright colors. For example, Chung looked oh-so cute in the Marc Jacobs Silk Crepe Black and Bisque Shirt Dress ($995, 212.343.1490) she wore to the French Institute Alliance Francaise's Trophee des Arts Gala in New York late last year. The collar's lively yellow hue and elongated points instantly grab your attention, and it remains the focal point of the look, thanks to Chung's well-calculated decision to keep the rest of her look in a dark color palette. Cotton, on the other hand, went for a Peter Pan-shaped collar for the celebration of her new summer collection for the exclusive online retailer Very.co.uk last week, wearing the Dip-Dye Silk Dress ($90) and Dutti Platform Shoes ($90); both of which are from her eponymous collection. The bright pink collar further accentuates the frock's ombre shading, while also complementing the look's quirky and sweet vibe, making it a prime pick for spring!
While we do enjoy Chung and Cotton's more conservative approach, it's also quite exciting to see collars in a bold print or embellished with interesting details. For example, we're absolutely mad about the dress Daisy Lowe wore to the Viktor & Rolf F/W 11 show during Paris Fashion Week earlier this month. The model looked fabulous in the Off The Shoulder Striped Silk Organza Dress ($1775)--which is from V&R's S/S 11 collection--which features a playful zebra-print collar and asymmetric hemline. The contrasting prints certainly add intrigue to this front-row-ready frock. Late last year we across another noteworthy collar, this time on Emily Browning at the 3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 11 show. The darling Australian actress was snapped wearing an outfit that blends opulence (the collar, the vibrant bag) with more austere elements. The blouse--which is from Lim's F/W 10 collection--features intricate gold beading on the collar, a small tweak that gives this classic piece a luxuriously updated look.
Now that you're caught up to speed on this quirky collar trend, it's time to shop our selection of amazing pieces--ranging from cute Peter Pan collars to edgier styles--to help you create similarly savvy looks of your own! If you're interested in recreating Chung or Cotton's pretty ensembles, we suggest checking out ASOS' Dahlia Sleeveless Collar Tea Dress ($111) and Rare's Long Sleeve Dress ($72); both are sweet options that will work for evening events. Just be sure to keep the rest of your look neutral to avoid taking the focus off the collar. Want something with a little more pizazz a la Browning's razzle-dazzle look? ASOS' Beaded Collar Belted Dress ($94), Equipment's Black Plaid Cotton Gauze Studded Collar Shirt ($199), and Mod Cloth's Solo Performance Cardigan ($90) are a few of our favorites; we love how the embellished collars give the basic pieces a modern twist. If you're looking for something less girly, Dion Lee's Metal Stay Cotton-Voile Shirt ($460), which shares Balenciaga's western-inspired spirit.--Jessica Baker
Photo of Fearne Cotton, courtesy of Splash; Photo of Saidy Lowe, courtesy of INF; Miu Miu runway photo, courtesy of First View; Balenciaga runway photo, courtesy of Balenciaga


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Intravaginal Treatment of Disturbances of Vaginal Flora Among HIV Infected and Uninfected Women in Malawi
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The purpose of this intervention is to find out whether intravaginal treatment with a gel containing an antibiotic (metronidazole), compared to a similar placebo gel (without antibiotic), can reduce the frequency of bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection among African women who are HIV uninfected or HIV infected. The study will also determine the effect of these vaginal gels on genitourinary symptoms.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Trichomonas Vaginitis
Urogenital Diseases
Drug: Metronidazole gel versus placebo gel
Phase 3
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|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Double-Blind
Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis
- Reported genitourinary symptoms
|Study Start Date:
|January 2003
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|March 2005
This is a phase 3, randomized, double masked, two arms study conducted in Malawi, Southeast Africa. The study is conducted among nonpregnant HIV infected or uninfected women of reproductive age. Intermittent mass treatment approaches are followed where women are randomized to antibiotic intravaginal treatment or placebo at enrollment. Women receive assigned product every three months for one year.
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|18 Years to 55 Years
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Inclusion Criteria:
Nonpregnant HIV-Uninfected HIV-Infected
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00140764
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|Taha E Taha, MD PHD
|Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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|Study First Received:
|August 30, 2005
|Last Updated:
|August 9, 2011
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|Malawi: College of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee
United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health:
Genitourinary symptoms
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Trichomonas Vaginitis
Vaginosis, Bacterial
Bacterial Infections
Genital Diseases, Female
Parasitic Diseases
Protozoan Infections
Trichomonas Infections
Vaginal Diseases
Anti-Infective Agents
Antiparasitic Agents
Antiprotozoal Agents
Pharmacologic Actions
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Therapeutic Uses
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To Hippie Pirate: Considering I go to college in Berkeley, and have traveled and have studied in more countries than U.S. states you have even been to, that yes, I have read a few history books. I didn't say Jesus wasn't an actual person. I was simply pointing out that there is a big difference between the historical fact about Jesus' life and the mythology that was applied to him at the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D., largely by the Roman Emperor Constantine. If you were actually familiar with historical facts then you too would know that the story of the son of god being sent to earth, born of a virgin, dying to atone for the sins of mankind, and then rising again is an extremely close variation of the mythological story of Mithras, whom was the savor and son of god for the pagan cult known as Mithraism (c. 100 B.C.) Just to mention a few of the writings about Mithras that were around 100 years before the birth of Jesus, Mithras was born from a virgin, twelve followers, killed and resurrected in three days, performed miracles, birth date on December 25, taught morality, mankind's savior, known as the Light of the world and as the son of God. These very same attributes given to Mithras were taken from Zoroastrianism's prophet Zoroaster (1,000 B.C.) The truth is that this same mythological life story of a savor and son of god has been passed down from religion to religion. This is the same tale that the Greek Empire took from the Egyptian Empire's mythology. The Egyptian Sun God, Horus' life story (3,000 B.C.) is nearly a mirror image to the story that Constantine accredited to Jesus in 325 A.D. To say that this mythology originated with Jesus is like saying that the General Motors Corporation invented the wheel. Besides, Buddhism's own manuscripts (580 B.C.) that describe Prince Siddhartha a.k.a. Buddha's life, tell that Buddha performed the exact same "miracles†and teachings that Catholicism claims Jesus did; what an amazing coincidence. Oh and another thing, Jesus never claimed to be anything more than a man. May be you should read his words (they're in red) in the Bible. It was in 325 A.D. at the Council of Nicea that Jesus was first made out to be the son of god. If I am wrong about any of this then by all means prove me wrong; try starting at a library (there are real history books there).
P.S. The moon IS made of cheese : ) Don't worry for I am an all knowing being, for my father is the FSM.


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As years go by, the amount of traffic that is been delivered to various mobile devices is expected to go higher than the amount of those been delivered in the traditional desktop devices been used. With this ever rising usage of mobile devices, there is a new way of the effectiveness of this kind of optimization that have been made available to companies one of them being their access to search optimization that is local.
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2010-11 (Sophomore): Finished 5-4 overall in singles play on the season, including a 1-1 mark in dual competition and 0-1 in the MVC play... Played at No. 6 singles for two matches in the spring, finishing with a 1-1 split... One of seven Jays to go undefeated in singles competition at the Omaha Collegiate Invitational... Teamed up with Kyle Obermeier in doubles, finishing 7-11 overall and 7-9 in dual meets... The duo finished 4-8 in the No. 2 doubles and 3-1 in No. 3 doubles... Also paired with Lorenz Laurel (3-0) and Billy Paluch (2-1) in tournament play during the fall.
2009-10 (Freshman): Finished spring 6-4 in singles play (1-0 at No. 5 and 2-3 at No. 6), and 7-6 in doubles (1-2 at MVC Tournament, 1-0 at No. 1 and 5-4 at No. 3) ... Started year with three straight wins at MVC Tournament, coming in second in Flight No. 7 ... Teamed with three different partners to win six straight doubles matches from Feb. 12-April 2 ... Had most doubles wins with James McAvoy as partner, going 4-3 ... Went 2-1 with Bryan Lube at No. 3 doubles and 1-2 with Connor Macey at No. 3 as well.
High School: Attended Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ... Was a four-time All-State, All-Area and All-Conference award winner ... Earned a state title in mixed doubles in 2009 and was state singles champ in 2008 ... Finished second in the state as a sophomore and fifth as a freshman ... Was a four-time team and conference MVP ... Also participated on the golf and basketball teams, earned a second team All Conference nod his senior year ...
Personal: Son of Pete and Karen Mathison ... Has one brother, Travis (19) ... Plans to major in business and would like to pursue a career in sport marketing ... Born April 11, 1991 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Nice! I'm glad you zoomed in on the lighthouse, I haven't been up to Heceta Head since they've finished restoration work...good to see the scaffolding and tarps gone! How are you liking your new camera and which lenses do you have?
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Exelon Nuclear and fishermen competing in the 2009 "Fishing for a Cure" tournament at Braidwood Lake raised $20,000 for the charity Autism Speaks on Saturday. In an event to raise money to help families dealing with autism.
BRACEVILLE, Ill. (June 1, 2009) - Exelon Nuclear and fishermen competing in the 2009 "Fishing for a Cure" tournament at Braidwood Lake raised $20,000 for the charity Autism Speaks on Saturday. In an event to raise money to help families dealing with autism, it was fitting that family teams represented the top three winners.
"Autism Speaks is honored to accept this donation from Exelon Nuclear," said Mary Rios of the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks. "Many people continue to face challenges presented by autism, and this wonderful gesture from those participating in Fishing for a Cure will help those people in their time of need."
A record-tying 92 two-person teams were entered in the eighth annual tournament. The father and son team of Andrew and Ron Lindstrom of Monee took home first place and the $4,000 top prize. Their three-fish total of 9.69 pounds was best in the tournament field. The duo also snared the day's biggest bass at 4.95 pounds.
Last year's winners Gerald Luehrs (Lansing) and John Luehrs (Manhattan) captured 8.74 pounds for a second-place finish this year and $2,500. Andrew and Mike Kiesling of Byron caught 8.64 pounds and took home $1,000 for third place. Seven other teams shared the remaining $2,500 in prize money.
Also part of this year's event was a children's fishing derby held at the Godley Park District pond. Sixty-five youngsters participated in the tournament. Winners in the 5-and-under group were Aydan Murphy (first), Jacob Plese (second) and Jennifer Babica (third). Tim Matecki won the 6- to 8-year-old division, followed by Emily Spicka and Savannah Soto. In the 9- to 12-year-old group, Marissa Soto (first), Abby Schlappi (second) and Nick Narine (third) took home the honors.
ESPN Radio's Chauncey Niziol was the tournament host for both the bass tournament and the children's fishing derby. Lee Kuusisto of American Bass Anglers was the tournament judge.
"Our employees at Braidwood Station and Exelon Corporation as a whole are proud to be able to help a wonderful charity like Autism Speaks," said Braidwood Site Vice President Bryan Hanson. "The continued success of this event is possible because of the dedication of our employees and the contributions of local businesses and organizations."
Braidwood Station and several local sponsoring businesses and organizations donated the prize money and contributed to other tournament costs. All proceeds raised through tournament entry fees, raffles and sponsorships go to the recipient charity, which is selected annually by station employees.
Several local organizations and businesses contributed to the success of the event:American Bass AnglersBerkot's Super FoodsBerwyn Marine CenterBraidwood Station Diversity CouncilD ConstructionGodley Park DistrictSargent and LundySportsman's EdgeSubway (Braidwood)
In its eight-year history, Exelon Nuclear's "Fishing for a Cure" has raised more than $130,000 for charity. Previously charities benefiting include the Beth Ann Miller Foundation in its fight against Bacterial Meningitis (2002 - $5,000), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Chicago Chapter (2003 - $7,500), the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Center (2004 - $13,000), the Multiple Sclerosis Society (2005 - $16,000), the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois (2006 - $20,400), CURE - Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (2007 - $21,000) and FAAN - Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (2008 - $27,400).
The goal of Autism Speaks is to change the future for all who struggle with autism. Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others and typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. Today, one in 150 children are diagnosed with autism. Autism Speaks raises money to fund new research to uncover the cause, help with prevention and treatments, and find a cure for autism.
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately $19 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 480,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.


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MASSENA - A Massena firefighter who helped get two people to safety during the March 16, 1998 fire at the former Albion Hotel on South Main Street was recognized Saturday night as this years Massena Volunteer Fire Department Fireman of the Year.
James F. Debien was cited for his efforts in helping to get Richard Ashlaw and James Baker out of the hotel. Mr. Ashlaw, who at the time was the commander of the U.S. Border Patrols Massena post, had rushed into the hotel and was trying to get Mr. Baker out of the building when he received assistance from Mr. Debien, Massena Fire Chief Thomas C. Miller said in announcing this years winner.
Mr. Miller said he had talked with Mr. Ashlaw about the fire and was told that, upon learning someone was in an upstairs bedroom, he had grabbed a fire extinguisher in an attempt to quell the flames and enter the bedroom.
There were flames everywhere and heavy, heavy smoke, Mr. Miller said.
Mr. Ashlaw was able to reach Mr. Baker and grab his wrist to start pulling him out, but became overwhelmed by the smoke and had a hard time pulling the man, according to Mr. Miller.
He managed to drag Mr. Baker into the hallway, and thats where Mr. Debien entered the picture, locating the two men and carrying them out of the burning structure. Mr. Ashlaw told Mr. Miller it was like a bear grabbing them to get them out of the building and to safety.
Mr. Miller described Mr. Debien, a past chief and member of the department for more than 40 years, as very modest and very quiet. In fact, in accepting the award, Mr. Debiens only comments were What a surprise. Thank you.
Mr. Miller said the volunteer spirit runs in the Debien family. Mr. Debiens wife, Robin, is a member of the fire departments auxiliary and two sons, James Debien Jr. and Corey W. Debien, are also members of the department.
This guy is dedicated, he said.
Mr. Miller said members can put in a nomination for Fireman of the Year and its up to him, 1st Assistant Chief Ted Krywanczyk and 2nd Assistant Chief Bill Kearns to select the winner.
This is never easy because it takes the whole department to be successful, he said.
And the department has been successful in its long history, according to speakers at Saturday nights annual banquet.
Our fire department speaks for itself, Village Trustee Albert Herb Deshaies said. We have second to none in the whole north country north of Syracuse. We get behind them whatever they do.
Were so proud of the work that you do and everything you do for this community, Town Councilman Albert N. Nicola said, thanking them for putting your lives on the line.
Baylee Carroll, this years fire queen, said she was appreciative of the honor to represent those who sacrificed their time to go out on calls, undergo training and visit schools as part of their Fire Prevention Week efforts leading up to the annual banquet.
She said her mothers father was a firefighter for more than 60 years and could recall his pager going off occasionally while they were visiting.
When those calls came in, Ms. Carroll said, firefighters were randomly stopping whatever you are doing to go help people you dont even know.
You have all been there for every one of us in this community. This community here is very proud, said the Rev. Judith Van Kennen, pastor of Emmanuel Congregational Church, which was struck by a fire on May 10, 2007.
In addition to naming their Fireman of the Year, the chiefs also recognized other organizations they had worked with throughout the year, including the departments drivers, its exempt firefighters, its ladies auxiliary, the village and town of Massena, Helena and Louisville fire departments, Massena Rescue Squad, the countys Office of Emergency Services, St. Lawrence County Sheriffs Department, New York State Police and Massena Electric Department.
They also recognized fellow firefighters for years of service. Gary Donaldson was recognized for 45 years of service, David Sedlock was recognized for 40 years of service, and George Brouse and Fred Kellison were recognized for 15 years of service.
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Uber-usher Camron grabs me as soon as we walk through portal 18, asking if I want to be the Dodge Half-Court shooter. I immediately offer the honor to Luke, because I wouldn't want to brush my teeth in front of 17,000 people, much less heave a ball from half-court.
Only season ticket holders allowed. Luke is adamant, "Dude, you have to do it." I continue to protest, then realize that the worst case scenario is the compulsory serenade of boos, and a Benihana steak dinner for two. Also, taking the half-court shot is one of those totemic, kitschy sports rituals. It's a great sticker on the suitcase of life.
The staffer tells us to stay put for halftime, then someone will fetch me with about 9:00 left in the third. From the time he leaves until [3rd, 9:00], I proceed to get an endless stream of advice from everyone. First is the one-hand or two-hand debate. My first instinct is two, but Luke immediately points out that when an NBAer takes that half-court shot at the buzzer, he's always releasing the ball as he thrusts it from his hip, one-handed. Next, Neighbor Dave tells me that I need to get some arc on the ball, a hint repeated by Justin on the phone. Pushing off the left leg is vital. Everyone insists that the running start is crucial. And John wants me to remember that it's all about the lower body - the Roger Clemens Law. Finally, and most universally, from John and Luke, to the kid who greets us in the tunnel, to the entirety of Section 318, Row 1, everyone reminds me that "it's farther than you think."
Watching both free-throw shooters miss every shot in the second quarter, I realize that the half-court shot is clearly the best exhibition for me, because there's little expectation - from yourself and from the crowd - that you'll hit the shot. Whereas the couple of guys who goose-egg thirty seconds worth of free throws suffer total humiliation. We decide that my goal here is to draw glass and, at minimum, miss long. In other words, I'm to heave it as far as I can.
At halftime, Luke and I find an alcove behind the elevator, a little strip of floor, where I practice. I've got it down - the release off the left leg, the one-handed thrust from the hip, the follow-through. Everything.
After halftime, a staffer leads us to the elevator and down into the bowels of the arena. They give me a Spalding [new ball], and I take a few practice leaps in the tunnel, then spend the last few minutes of the third watching the game on the jumbotron.
With about 2:00 left in the period, Brad J - the Clippers' soul-patched emcee - introduces himself. John and I have spent the better part of two seasons ripping the guy, though I've come around in recent weeks to realize that the guy has a mortifying job. There's no likable way to perform that role - but he does it professionally every time out. And you know what? He's an extremely nice guy, sincerely encouraging, and generally good-natured. Same thing with the blond girl, Tracy - not at all ditzy while urging me to have some fun.
After that, I just embrace the Camp. Two Clipper Spirit members sidle up on either side of me for the arm-in-arm escort out to half-court, one of my richer moments of irony in recent memory. I make a goofy face back at Luke. I'm actually a lot less nervous than I was fifteen minutes ago. Tracy and Brad do the intro, then the drum roll, which is actually the most stressful element, because it screws with your timing. I take my time, then a dribble, then launch the ball. When it leaves my hands, I have no idea if I cleared the baseline. Then the ball bounces off the camera that's mounted on top of the 24-second clock. Perfectly on line, but insanely high. According to Luke, the comment in the tunnel among the staff is, "Daaaamn. Never seen anyone draw camera before."
In other words, it isn't as far as you think.
No Airball serenade, not much booing. I get to watch a Japanese guy flick chopped shrimp from a heaping pool of butter into the air. Mission accomplished.
The Clippers won this game with a stellar defensive set with about 25 seconds left in the game:
With the Clippers up 93-91, Watson dribbles up top. Jesus Shuttlesworth immediately gets a baseline screen from Weezie. Ross chases under and Allen can't get any room. We're at :19 now. Another screen from Wilcox on the baseline, and Allen runs back to the left corner where he started the set. Ross stays with him, until Allen cuts up to his spot out on the arc at the left wing. Elton immediately leaves Collison at the left middle-post to step out on Allen. The minute EB does, Collison dives toward the basket. Kaman moves quickly to pick up Collison, and Watson heaves the pass over Collison's head, out of bounds. The Clippers had decided that Ray Allen wasn't going to beat them under any circumstances. Great decision by Elton, good shift onto Collison by Kaman. It's an awful pass by Watson, but it's one of those play-good-team-defense-and-something-fortuitous-is-likely-to-happen situations.


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By RICHARD SHAW Sun Advocate publisher
Like most people when I was 20 I figured I'd be a millionaire by the time I was 40 and would be able to retire.
Didn't happen.
Didn't happen at 50 either.
Since I turned 60 this year, I look back on those days of optimism about my financial state with the 20/20 vision of experience instead the myopia of youth.
I have no illusions now. I will not be a millionaire today, tomorrow or when I'm 90. It ain't gonna happen.
That's okay though. When you get to a certain age there is something that becomes much more valuable than money ever was.
Time to do the things you want, time to spend with your kids and grandkids (and great-grandkids), time to be with your spouse and time to take on some of those life long dreams you have always wanted to pursue.
In a sense money can buy you time. If I had been and was a millionaire, I could be retired. But I would be just as busy, maybe more so.
I have met people who tell me that they don't know how they got everything done they do before they retired. Some seem to fill their lives with projects, volunteering, life long pursuits, etc.
One friend who has been retired for a few years told me just a few weeks ago that there is only one thing wrong with retirement.
"You never get a day off," he said.
I laughed, but I can kind of see what he means.
In the late 90s I ran my own business, and did it all alone. I had an office at home and traveled a lot of the time. Sometimes I would be on the road for a month at a time. Other times I would be working on projects at home for a month. When I was traveling and working with clients, I always knew what day of the week it was, because I had to work around their schedules. And since many of my clients were government employees, I seldom had to work on Saturdays and Sundays while out on the road. I found myself hanging around my motel, looking at some sights and watching a lot of television if there was no other big project coming up I could doing development work for.
But when I was home I lost track of time. Weekends became almost meaningless, except that my wife and son were home. Sometimes I would get up on Saturday morning early and go into my office to work. At 10 a.m. my wife would walk in and say good morning.
"Aren't you going to work today?" I would ask.
"It's Saturday," she would answer and I would be surprised.
As much as I enjoyed the freedom of having my own business, I found that it can consume you. Hours don't matter, since it's right on your front doorstep, so to speak. And I missed two things about being in a workplace with other people.
First I missed the social aspects of work. For instance, while there is a lot of stress in the newspaper business, that stress and tension brings our staff here all together, kind of like a family. When one of us fails at something, all the rest work to make things better for that person. When I was on my own and someone yelled at me on the phone over something all I could do is kick the walls and yell at the dog. Now I can kick the walls and yell at co-workers. They in turn yell back and then we all laugh knowing that frustrations are just part of the job. There is a lot of camaraderie in that.
The other thing I missed, and have already alluded to, is that schedule of working on hours and certain days. Now in the newspaper business there are few nine to five jobs. But once the Thursday paper is out the door, we all can relax a little for a couple of days. Not a lot, but some. Weekends here mean work for someone, but usually not the same people time after time. So when Friday comes, it is nice to know we do sometimes actually have a weekend. I really missed that when I was on my own.
So when it comes to retirement I have to wonder: will every day be a Saturday, or will I even care?
I won't know that for some time unfortunately. Unless the company fires me or I die at my desk, it is going to be awhile.
Remember when you were five and had no real responsibilities? I hope to think that retirement will be something similar to that.
There I go being myopic again, thinking I might know what something I have never done might be like. I just hope I am a little more correct about that than I was about being a millionaire by the time I was 40.


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A recent article in the Sun Advocate announcing the times of the public scoping meetings scheduled for the United States Bureau of Land Management's oil shale and tar sands programmatic environmental impact statement contained an inadvertent error.
The local PEIS public scoping sessions are slated Jan. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 7 until 10 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Price.
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The Utah Foundation has released the second installment of its research report on water development in Utah. The report is entitled "Creating An Oasis, Part Two: Water Consumption, Pricing and Conservation in Utah." In this follow up to the report released in February, an examination of water consumption within the state is followed by a discussion of conservation and pricing measures.
The key highlights of the document report the following.
Utah's per capita daily consumption level in 1995 was 255 gallons. This was a 5.6 percent decline over the 10 year period studied.
63 percent of Utah's residential water is devoted to outdoor use including watering the lawn.
Water prices in Salt Lake City and Provo are lower than any other comparable western city, except Sacramento, Calif.
In Salt Lake County, on average, only 49.5 percent of the cost of water is paid through retail billing.
Nineteen percent of water costs in Salt Lake County are paid through retail billing.
The good news for Utahns is that while population has grown over the past ten years by approximately 20 percent, the per capita water usage level has declined by 5.6 percent. Conservation measures such as the installation of low flow plumbing fixtures in new construction have contributed to this decline in water usage.
Despite this decline, Utah still is the second largest per capita water consumer in the United States. The low price of water may contribute to the state's high consumption levels. Another contributing factor may be the use of property tax revenue for the normal operating expenses of water districts. Without tax revenue, districts might have raised prices to levels comparable with other cities in the region.
"It is really a matter of preferences," says senior research analyst Janice Houston regarding pricing and property tax revenue. "In the past, policy makers and citizens of the state have viewed water as a public good-one that all residents are entitled to. The question going forward is: can we as a state continue to view water in that light? Or has it become so scarce that it can only be viewed a commodity, one to which access is limited by price?"


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OGDENSBURG Watertown native Michael W. Ross was studying music education at the Crane School of Music, Potsdam, when he changed his tune and chose a composers life.
We always had to do exercises in music theory in college. I would call that composition, he said. I liked it, but I didnt think I would ever do anything with it.
After spending half of his childhood in the north country, Mr. Ross moved south first to SUNY Purchase, then to Florida to pursue a love of song, especially opera.
Now in Fort Lauderdale, Mr. Ross has completed and produced two operas, and is at work on two more.
Mr. Ross, the son of June Ross, Morristown, and the late Ronald Bunny Ross of Ogdensburg, fell in love with music as a young man.
I was always into music, from middle school on, he said. It kind of developed over time. My best friend and I wrote pop songs. In terms of classical music, I never thought to do those things.
The Rosses spent their summers on the St. Lawrence River in Morristown.
My parents had a place, a little trailer on the river that we went to every summer, Mr. Ross said. That is how I got so much into the Potsdam connection.
After graduating from high school in West Winfield, Mr. Ross enrolled at SUNY Potsdam, leaving for SUNY Purchase after his third year.
He was studying music education because his father and I felt like he should have something to fall back on, said Mrs. Ross, adding that she supports her sons decision to become a composer. Of course Im proud of him, but Im non-musical. I know hes doing nice things, but I dont understand some of them.
After arriving in Florida, Mr. Ross, a tenor, sang in opera companies in the area while penning his first productions. His first work, Yours Truly, Anne is based on the life and death of Anne Frank, the German-Jewish teen who recorded her familys experience while hiding from the Nazis, only to be captured and imprisoned in a concentration camp, where she died of typhus.
After her diary, no one has gone beyond that, so I wanted to create what happened after that, and everything kind of snowballed, Mr. Ross said. I felt very comfortable with my writing.
His second opera, Head of Medusa, focuses on the Greek myths tragic aspects.
We always think of Medusa as a monster, but it is also a sad story, Mr. Ross said. She was a maiden in Athenas temple, but was raped by Poseidon. Athena thought she did it intentionally and wanted to have her killed.
Mr. Ross is now composing works about Harriet Tubman, who aided in the escape of hundreds of her fellow slaves before and during the Civil War, and one about the controversy surrounding the death of Matthew Sheppard, a homosexual Wyoming college student who was kidnapped, beaten and left to die in a hate crime.
It is called Not In My Town, Mr. Ross said. It is kind of about him, but it also discusses the hate crimes bill that came after his death; it is really more about everyday Americans.
Unlike most opera composers, Mr. Ross also writes the libretto, or lyrics, to his works.
Theres not a lot of writers in South Florida, so it was kind of a I need to do this because if I dont, collaboration would have to be long distance decision, he said. I liked doing it, and I thought I was pretty good at it.
His operas concentrate on social justice themes, but Mr. Ross said that is more coincidental to the dramatic demands of his medium.
Anything I do, I feel like the music has to embody everything that is going on. I need the drama to be there already, he said. You dont want somebody to sit there, doing nothing, to sing opera; it would be boring. I try to create as much drama and connection to the audience as possible.
After debuting last November in Miami Beach, Mr. Rosss Yours Truly, Anne will return to stage in April, while a run of Head of Medusa will be produced in June.
Though there are currently no plans to produce his compositions in the north country, Mr. Ross still visits each summer with his mother, entertaining friends and groups in the Ogdensburg area.
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Ground Floor (entrance level): Hallway • Large open-plan sitting/dining area to seat 8 with French doors leading pool terrace • Flat screen TV with 40+ cable channels (25+ are English speaking) • DVD • Music system • Fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar & granite work tops • Electric coffee maker • Master bedroom with double bed & en suite bathroom • Double bedroom en suite shower room • Twin room • Family bathroom • Study with double sofa bed for additional sleeping for 2 • Underfloor heating in all bathrooms • AlmaVerde's unique Coolhouse system • House alarm
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Outdoors: Private, first floor roof terrace with panoramic countryside views and outdoor sofas • Salt water filtered private, heated swimming pool with cover • Patio area with outdoor furniture to seat 8 • Private sun loungers • Private off-street parking for 2 cars to the front • Mature fully enclosed and gated gardens • BBQ
Pool Size: 9 metres x 4.5 metres
Internal Villa Size: 177.5m2
Coolhouse System: This system is designed to reduce the average daytime summer temperatures to a cooler internal temperature. To see the full details of how the Coolhouse operates please click on the link at the bottom of the page.
Optional InHouse WIFI (charged): You are able to hire WIFI hotspot equipment from reception charged at 2 EUROS per hour. To ensure that the equipment is available it is advisable to reserve at the time of booking.
General: Local information folder with maps & facility information • English speaking property managers based on site • Out of hours emergency contact number
AlmaVerde Facilities: 4 synthetic tennis courts • Children's playground • Day Spa offering a wide range of beauty treatments & alternative therapies • Bicycle hire • Tennis coaching & family tournaments • Babysitting & chef available on request for an additional charge
Notes: Landscapers may visit the Villa at least once per week for a short time to maintain the gardens • Pool men will visit the Villa at least once per week to check the levels • NO smoking • No pets
Cleaning & Linen Rota: Bed linen & house towels provided • Arrival & departure clean • For bookings of 7 or more nights there will be a mid-week light clean & towel change every 3 or 4 days • Full linen change and clean every 7th day for bookings of more than 7 days • Extra cleaning & laundry changes available on request for an additional charge
Check In / Check Out Details: Arrival restricted to after 4pm & departure to no later than 10am unless otherwise agreed
Minimum Stay: The property is available for breaks as short as 3 nights or for longer lets
|Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms
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|Nearest beach
|Burgau 4 km
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|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Faro Airport - 55 mins, Nearest railway: Lagos 10 km
|Family friendly
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|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Private outdoor pool (heated), DVD player
|Private outdoor pool (heated)
|Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|1 Sofa beds, Double beds (2), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 8, Lounge seats for 8
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Private outdoor pool (heated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Climbing frame, Swing set
|Secure parking, Suitable for people with restricted mobility, Wheelchair users
The Algarve region
As you travel across the Western Algarve, you will pass through an area of unchanged traditions, brought together with the latest modern conveniences and exciting holiday attractions. Welcoming its guests with the Mediterranean climate, the Western Algarve reveals a great variety of flora and fauna. The region is rich in biodiversity and ecosystems making it of a great ecological interest. The best way to discover the aromas and flavours of the Western Algarve is to stroll through the narrow streets and alleys found away from the coast. Here you will find a myriad of local restaurants and bars indulging into the dainties of traditional cuisine. The range of choices includes famous regional delicacies such as figs, almonds, carobs and a very special brandy. Only a step away from the restful inland area is the excitement of the Western Algarve night-life and the most beautiful beaches in Europe. During the daytime you can enjoy fanciful shadows of the rocky coastline casted on the sand and as soon as the night comes revel in the merrymaking of bars, discos, marinas and casinos. The region's built heritage reveals particular memories of the ancestors of the Western Algarve, making it a special cultural place to visit. If you are looking for an active holiday time, the Western Algarve offers a range of outdoor sports from golfing on the green courses to physical exercise at the region's excellent facilities.
Lagos (pronounced "lah-gosh") is one of the Algarve's most attractive and historic towns, capturing the imagination with its carefree holiday spirit, laid-back lifestyle and immense historical wealth. With its cobbled streets and colourful Marina, Lagos has some excellent restaurants, good shops and great nightlife plus a range of family activities and superb beaches on the doorstep. 10 minutes west of Lagos is Burgau, a picturesque fishing Village with pretty white cottages, jumble of drawn up fishing boats and a sheltered sandy beach with lively beach bar. A handful of restaurants and mini-market serve the village and those looking for a more local lifestyle. AlmaVerde is found 4km inland from Burgau, 55 minutes from Faro and 10 minutes from Lagos. This award winning village comprises a selection of newly built, luxurious yet tradtiional looking Villas with access to a day spa, tennis courts and countryside as far as the eye can see. The nearest beach is Burgau with the sandy beaches of Salema, Zavial, Figueira, Sagres and Martinhal all within a 5 - 15 minute drive West. To the East are the beaches of Luz, Porto de Mos, Lagos and many more within 10 minutes. Only 10 minutes either East or West are two golf courses - Parque da Floresta and Boa Vista. Slightly further afoot are a range of golf courses, many of which are championship level - the famous Penina, Quinta do Lago and Vale da Lobo (Golden Triangle) courses are within a 45 minute drive.
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Cultivating opinions on whom your team should take in the NBA draft is a lot of fun, but the dirty little secret is that most of us haven't seen the leading candidates for the Clippers' pick play ball beyond a couple of games in March. Nick Young is the obvious exception, because all of USC's games are televised in the Los Angeles market. I saw a little of Acie Law against UCLA at the beginning of last season, then again in the tournament against Louisville and that amazing game against Memphis. All this is to say that I've seen the guy dish out exactly two career assists [he had one each in those two tournament games], plus whatever I saw in the UCLA game [I'd be lying if I said I remembered]. Be honest: How much Texas A & M basketball did you watch last winter? See? Much of this conversation is sheer bullshit [but fun bullshit].
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