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Hotline Summary 2001
Camp is a good experience. Nonetheless, the ACA Hotline activity continues to suggest areas for increased diligence. Following is a summary of Hotline activity in 2001.
Three deaths were reported. One involved an automobile accident in which a staff person's car was hit by another vehicle. This occurred on the day that summer staff was to begin arriving. Grief support services were difficult to secure and local clergy were not welcome into a counseling process by many staff. A second death involved an international staff person crossing a road on foot. A vehicle struck her. Being from Europe, the staff person may have looked the wrong direction prior to crossing. Grief support personnel, family, and close friends of the family were contacted. Media inquiries generated a well thought out response. In a third incident, a counselor-in-training died from viral encephalitis. The health department ruled out Eastern Equine, LaCrosse, and West Nile viruses. A local volunteer organization called all camper families and emphasized that the disease was not contagious. Families were urged to contact their personal physicians for advice or care. Legal and insurance advice was secured. Within two weeks the camp was serving rental groups.
Prior arrangements with support systems allow the most effective response and transition in these difficulty situations.
Sexual Misconduct During Program Time
There were nine reported incidents of sexual misconduct. Seven incidents occurred during program time and they break down as follows.
Staff-to-Minor Interaction
There were two cases of an adult male staff making advances to a minor female staff. In one incident a child protective service agency declined involvement due to the fact the minor was an employee.
In one of these incidents the perpetrator was a male and in the other it was a female. One of these two incidents occurred during an overseas trip. Because of this, an effective response consumed considerable financial and human resources.
One incident occurred in a day camp setting, and the other occurred in a family camp setting.
One incident involved inappropriate interaction among five male staff. A camper became aware of the situation and reported it to the director.
Other Staff
Two incidents, bringing the total to nine, occurred during staff time off. One incident involved the gang rape of a twenty-year-old female staff person by three males (not camp staff). Consumption of alcohol was involved. A seventeen-year-old "staff friend" and her date were in close proximity to the incident and they did not intervene. In this incident police were notified and they led an investigation. Significant personal and professional support was offered to the twenty-year-old and the seventeen-year-old was suspended from employment pending the outcomes of the police investigation.
The other incident involved the discovery of child pornography that belonged to a cabin counselor. No proof of the creation or distribution of pornography was discovered. This discovery occurred during a routine movement of belongings and cabin clean-up while the staff person was away from camp. The staff person knew his belongings would be moved and the cabin would be cleaned. The camp was wrestling with issues of contacting parents of other campers and dismissing staff through due process.
In all but one of the above incidents, one or more staff persons were released and the camp director secured advice from many parties.
Camps must be explicit in writing and during their training about what they consider appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Further, the consequences of such behavior must be clear. Participation in such training should be documented. How will you handle staff behavior during staff personal time off? Is questionable behavior and lapse of judgement a response to the stresses of working at camp? If so, what is your responsibility in mitigating those stresses?
Camp personnel policies should clearly state how the camp views volunteers and employees who are of a minor age. Will such individuals be treated as adults or children? Are your policies in line with child labor laws? If incidents occur, will parents and other agencies that normally handle child protection get involved? More information on hiring and working with minors can be found at the Knowledge Center on the ACA Web site.
Physical, Mental, and Emotional Abuse
These incidents include behaviors that are not explicitly sexual, yet may involve similar hurtful outcomes. Four incidents were reported. One involved a male staff member exposing the genitals of a male camper when he tugged down on the camper's low hung baggy pants. Once the child was exposed, the staff person hit the child in the buttocks. The staff person was dismissed.
A second incident involved two male campers mixing water, urine, and mouthwash in a flask and giving it to another camper to drink saying it was Schnapps. When the camper realized what he drank was not Schnapps, he reported the incident to the director. The perpetrators were sent home.
In a third incident, a camper received a sexually explicit card from his parents and then left the card in the open. The parents had hand written a message in the card advising the camper to lie to staff to gain additional telephone privileges.
In a fourth incident two or three girls beat another girl. This appears to have been a premeditated event. Staff may have been absent. Witnesses were present, but did not intervene.
Staff persons must always be thoughtful and prudent in their actions. There should be a clear distinction between acceptable and unacceptable physical contact, and infractions should be handled according to personnel policy. Training for this is paramount.
What may be a "harmless prank" to a camper can have significant effects — especially when transmission of communicable diseases can occur. The excuse "kids will be kids" will not exempt the camp from responsibility.
Appropriate supervision is the first responsibility of staff. Failure to do this is equivalent to abandoning job responsibilities. In addition, staff need to understand the value in developing relationships with campers. If campers think that staff will listen well and act appropriately when confided in, then the camp staff are well equipped to prevent premeditated harmful behavior.
Responding to Mental Distress
The Hotline was used four times concerning individuals exhibiting behavior indicative of excessive mental distress. In two incidents, staff observed warning signs of suicidal behavior. In one of these incidents, the parents were out of the country. The camper's attending physician and the emergency contact person named by the parents were contacted. In a third incident, a child was observed in the process of self-mutilation and vomiting following meals. The camp staff consulted with the youth group pastor. The pastor offered counseling support for the girl. Parental contact was initially left to the pastor (this was a rental group) and then later followed up by camp staff.
In the fourth incident, a staff person began showing erratic behavior when asked to participate in a staff training activity. In agitation, the staff person left the camp property and eventually left his position. After leaving camp and his position the staff person harassed remaining staff through telephone calls. The director scripted a response and all camp staff were trained accordingly. The harassing staff person also contacted local the city mayor and other local officials in the camp's community to describe the training processes he was concerned about.
Camp staff need to be trained in the identification of and response to symptoms of mental distress. Prior arrangements with trained mental health professionals will help you obtain help for the individual and support for the camp staff.
Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities
Three incidents involved camp personnel trying to determine their role and responsibilities as mandatory reporters. In each case, information was given to camp staff that a camper was the victim of sexual abuse outside of camp and not involving camp staff. In each case, camp staff was advised of their obligation to report.
In virtually all states, the camp director and/or the camp medical staff are mandated to reports suspected abuse. The camp director must educate staff in your state's laws.
Three calls asked advice on how to respond to accidents. One involved the serious injury of a camper who fell from a moving hayride. The camp had contacted the parents, denominational leadership, legal counsel, and insurance counsel. The father of the child and denominational leadership were preparing to visit the site and examine the trailer.
In the second incident, a staff person had sprained his wrist while fulfilling responsibilities. The camp director wanted to know their OSHA reporting responsibilities. The OSHA Web site can be very helpful in these situations.
The third call in this category involved a fall from a horse. While the fall was clearly painful, it was not obvious that medical attention was needed. The camp was determining whether to have the child seen by a medical professional.
Camp directors need to be familiar with a variety of other organizations that provide valuable support and accountability.
There were two incidents, other than the one described in the first section, involving illness. In one incident something "flu like" had rapidly spread through camp. The first wave of sick individuals seemed to be getting better even as the second wave began getting sick. Many supports had been called including parents, local physicians and specialists, and local and state health departments. A media response was formulated and came in handy when the media made inquiries. The camp director also called the Hotline to inform us of the situation and "just to talk with someone."
In the second incident, many camp and staff had developed a very irritating skin rash. The camp director had called one physician who was not able to identify the cause of the rash. Now the camp director was calling the Hotline looking for information.
Again, the relationships a camp director develops prior to crisis, including government agencies, can pay back many times over when a crisis does occur. A team approach to supporting the well-being of campers and staff makes sense.
Other Incidents
It was discovered that a staff person not directly responsible for camper supervision had been convicted in a case involving sexual relations with a minor. This camp does offer employment to people who may have broken the law in the past, though this scenario had not occurred before.
A camp director called to review processes and standards that are applicable for changing their swimming program from on-site to off-site. The on-site facility needed to be closed. He was directed to the appropriate standards.
While the Hotline was not significantly more or less busy this year than in the past, the calls received do reflect the growing complexity of the camp experience and the professional resources that are needed to respond to that complexity. Directors are encouraged to view themselves as one of many individuals and organizations that can be effectively involved in making sure that "camp gives kids a world of good."
Originally published in the 2002 Winter issue of The CampLine.
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As most of us know, a lot of the better relievers in the MLB are failed starters. Guys who don't have quite the control to start or lack the solid third offering.
The Orioles seem to have quite a few of these guys in their system and it is time to move them to the bullpen.
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Two Polish nationals were sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court, Syracuse, to about five months time served in federal custody and were ordered deported for entering the United States illegally near Massena.
Danuta Koziol and Josef J. Szulc, ages not available, pleaded guilty June 24 to re-entering the country without permission after previously having been ordered deported.
A Hogansburg man, Ian R.E. Tarbell, awaits sentencing Oct. 25 after pleading guilty June 25 to bringing aliens into the United States for commercial advantage and private financial gain.
According to court documents, the count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a minimum term of three years and a possible fine of up to $250,000.
According to criminal complaints filed in the action, U.S. Border Patrol agents observed a white Mitsubishi Galant warranting elevated suspicion because it was making numerous movements around the parking lot of Walmart on Route 37 in Massena with no one getting in or out on Feb. 24. A short time later, a white Cadillac Escalade pulled into the lot and parked next to the Galant, with four people getting out of the Escalade and into the back seat of the Galant.
An agent followed the Galant containing six passengers onto Route 420 before halting it. The driver and a passenger told agents they were in the United States legally, although the driver allegedly admitted the other four passengers were in the country illegally.
Simultaneously, other agents followed the Escalade to a residence in the village, where agents saw the driver, later identified as Mr. Tarbell, go inside, come out and drive away in a Chevrolet Silverado onto North Raquette Road.
The vehicle was halted on ONeill Road, where Mr. Tarbell allegedly admitted he knew he was transporting immigrants illegally from St. Regis village, Quebec, to Massena and was being paid $450.
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Junior Sam Martin of Appalachian State University has been named to the College Football Performance Awards Punter Watch List.Martin, a native of Fayetteville, Ga., averaged more than 39 yards a punt (39.2). He had seven punts of 50 yards or more, which includes a career-best 63 yarder. Martin also had 19 punts inside the 20-yard-line, a nd he induced 31 fair catches.
Martin also had 30 kick-offs in 2010, averaging 65.5 yards with three touchbacks. He was named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team in 2009, and he was also named an Academic All-America.
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POTSDAM Some of the same problems from 2012 surfaced in the first game in 2013 for the Clarkson University mens hockey team.
The Golden Knights started a stretch where they play nine of 11 games at Cheel Arena with a 2-1 loss to UMass-Lowell in a nonconference game before 1,799 fans Friday night.
The loss dropped Clarkson (4-9-5 overall) to 1-5-1 at Cheel Arena this season. Last season, Clarkson was 12-5-2 at home, but the Golden Knights have not been able to turn Cheel Arena into an advantage so far this season.
We have to start performing at a high level at home here, Clarkson coach Casey Jones said. We have a lot of games here at home in the second half and weve got to find that will to win and ways to close games. I thought our game management was poor tonight. If you are going to have a good record, or try to do anything, you generally try to split on the road and you try to win a majority of your games at home. Its a flip from last year. We have to find a way to find that normal routine at home and play with same simplicity and aggressiveness that we play on the road when we go out there and just think hockey only.
The River Hawks won on two third-period goals by Christian Folin and Michael Colantone.
Clarkson had not played since a 3-1 loss to Mercyhurst on Dec. 15 at Cheel, while the River Hawks (8-7-1) defeated Bentley, 3-2, on Dec. 30.
But the Golden Knights did not come out sluggish and took a 1-0 lead just 3 minutes, 55 seconds into the game on a goal from defenseman Andrew Himelson that came from a shot from the near the boards and just in front of the blue line that sailed over the glove of UMass-Lowell goalie Connor Hellebuyck.
I threw it on net hoping that someone would get a stick on it and it would go in, Himelson said. I didnt even see it go in. Ill take it. When you get goals from defensemen its scoring you dont usually expect to get, so its a little boost for the team. But we werent able to capitalize on that tonight.
Himelsons first goal of the season turned out to be the only offensive highlight of the night for the Golden Knights.
Clarkson had chances to extend the lead to 2-0, but missed converting on breakaways and a three-on-one situation and had just 13 shots on goal after two periods.
You saw some rust in situations where we mishandled pucks, Jones said. We had some scoring chances where we bobbled pucks or missed. You dont know what you are getting coming out of break. Tonight I thought we were good early, but in the second period we didnt come out at all. I thought our energy waned, but we got it back in the third period.
Freshman goalie Greg Lewis combined for 23 saves in the first and second periods, including a glove snag on a backhand shot by Terrence Wallin just 27 seconds into the second.
I thought we needed to get a second goal to get a little bit of confidence, Jones said.
Said Himelson, That (second) goal never came, and we didnt do a good enough job holding the lead in the third.
The River Hawks were still behind 1-0 after two, but had a 23-13 edge in shots and were able to win for the first time this season when trailing after two. UMass-Lowell had been 0-5 when behind after 40 minutes.
I thought we got better as the game went along, UMass-Lowell coach Norm Bazin said. Their goaltender played awfully well and we finally snuck a few by him in the third period. Its easier to come back from one (goal) than two.
The River Hawks tied the game on a shot from the circle by Folin at 4:30 of the third period, and took the lead on a one-timer from Colantone at 14:53 of the third.
nNOTES: Clarkson will play the River Hawks again at 7 tonight at Cheel. It is the final nonconference game of the season for the Golden Knights. ... Clarkson captain Ben Sexton played his first game since Nov. 17. He missed the last six games with a leg injury. Clarkson also added freshman forward T.J. Moor to the roster. Moor played for the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the U.S. Hockey League last season.
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He calls the project B.R.A.D. — Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm — and while I am not seeing any ridiculous, I see plenty of automation. Using only the power of his mind, some readily available consumer electronics, and several hundred dollars, Low has taken all of the arm movement and step-taking out of opening and closing his blinds and adjusting lighting conditions.
And then there's party mode.
Party mode takes me back to when I was 15 and my friend John Dykes and I decided to tape thousands of strands of torn magnetic cassette tape to the ceiling, aim a fan at it, turn on the strobe light and proceed to trip balls. It was a monumental effort and the end result, while impressive, would never be seen by anyone else, because we had no friends except that one girl who stole us Swatches from the mall so we'd like her.
If only we had YouTube back then.
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Smashin' Samui
Also called Koh Samui (Koh or Ko means island – surprise, surprise!), this Thai haven was discovered by travellers in the 1970s and has since been transformed into one of the world's premier tourist destinations.
As the third-largest island in Thailand and second most popular after Phuket, there are more tourists than locals on Samui. But despite its popularity and penchant for wild parties (the legendary Full Moon Parties at Haad Rin Beach leave hoards of hungover and semi-naked revellers littering the sand), Samui is still a beautiful place to visit.
You'll feel revitalised by the vibe of the island – whether you're lounging by the beach, taking a day trip to Ko Taofor some awesome diving, or sticking your feet in a fish spa where little fish eat away the dead skin of your feet.
Beach lovers can choose between the ridiculously popular Chaweng Beach (which also has a happening nightlife) and the slightly less popular Lamai Beach. Or try spending a day with some seriously cool cats at Tiger Zoo Ko Samui – nothing gives bragging rights like a picture of you lounging with a 200kg tiger. Or trek to the heart of Samui with a local guide. Here, the island's hubbub dissolves into a jungle of waterfalls and lush greenery.
Samui will enthral you with its beauty and infect you with its partying ways and while it's packed with tourists, its allure is strong enough that you won't really mind.
Samui's Top 10
10. Magnolia Spa It's one of the Top 10 Relaxation & Spa Destinations in Asia. Get a traditional Thai massage or a Dead Sea Minerals treatment. Go!
5. Siam Kitchen Learn how to cook authentic Thai food. You'll love how passionate Sont, the owner, is about cooking.
9. Laem Sor Pagoda This yellow-tiled pagoda looks golden in the sun. It's an important religious building in Samui.
4. Hin Ta Hin Yai Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks at Lamai Beach, which resemble male and female sexual organs. Intriguing.
8. Paradise Park Farm An animal and bird park, there are even two parrots here that speak both Thai and English. Try not to crack a smile…
3. Samui Snake Farm King cobras, pythons and lots more. People with a snake phobia may wanna stay away.
7. Samui Butterfly Garden Butterflies of course! There's also an Insect Museum nearby.
2.Big Buddha Temple Built in 1972, this temple has a 15-metre golden statue of a Buddha. It's big.
6. Secret Buddha Garden Jungles, rocky hills, sculptures and structures are found here. It's also the highest point on the island, so go just for the view.
1. Anthong National Marine Park is a nearby archipelago of 42 islands, where you can go diving, swimming and snorkelling. Book a day trip for this.
Samui History
- Wat Khunaram – This Samui landmark contains the body of a famous mummified monk.
- Hua Thanon – This old Muslim fishing village provides a glimpse of what life was like in the past.
- Laem Sor Pagoda – This stunning gold pagoda reveals Samui's rich and diverse religious history.
- Ban Lamai Cultural Hall – This houses impressive historical relics.
- Wat Pradoem – This temple is the oldest on the island at over 200 years old.
Samui Art & Culture
- Secret Buddha Garden – This retreat is a great place to see some lovely plant life and enjoy peace and quiet.
- Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) – This 12m-high shrine can be seen from all over Samui and is one of the most popular attractions.
- Buddha's Footprint – Besides the carved prints, this area of Samui also offers outstanding views.
- Butterfly Garden – This museum shows the variety of colorful butterflies found on the island.
- Chinese Temple to the Goddess Zhao Mei Guan Im – This relatively new temple tells stories of the famous goddess.
Samui Shopping
- Bophut Beach Shopping – This is the first place to stop for beautiful furniture.
- Chaweng – This stretch of road has everything a person might want or need.
- Lamai – This shopping district is fit for those looking for a bargain and to beat the crowds.
- Nathon – This administrative centre is where locals do most of their shopping.
- Samui Footwear – This unique shop offers interesting designs for shoes and sandals.
Gay & Lesbian Samui
- Moulin Rouge – This is the most famous "ladyboy" show on the island and a favourite amongst GBLT tourists. Used to be Christy's Cabaret.
- Lost in Thailand – This gay-owned travel guide could arrange any number of activities.
- AKWA Restaurant and Bar – This gay-owned restaurant offers Western-style food in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Bookazine – The best place in Samui to find guidebooks on the gay and lesbian culture of the island.
- Starz Cabaret – See Kylie and Madonna lookalikes at this gay-owned cabaret show.
Samui Outdoor
- Grandmother Rock & Grandfather Rock (Hin Yai/Hin Ta) – These unique rock formations are favourites among hikers.
- Ang Thong National Park – Home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Samui and an abundance of wildlife.
- Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo – This zoo features some of Samui's most majestic creatures up close, including royal bengal tigers and leopards.
- Crocodile Farm – This is a place to see deadly animals from a safe distance.
- Hin Lad Waterfall – This is a great place to take a hike in Samui with a popular temple resting spot.
Samui Sport
- Catch the best Thai boxing fights on Samui at Chaweng Stadium.
- Take an ice-cold dip in the waters of Na Muang Waterfalls.
- Ride the trails with ATV Adventure.
- Play badminton at the 99 Sports Club.
- Go for a quick round at the Royal Samui Golf and Country Club.
Samui Local
The most popular part of Samui is definitely. It's a beautiful beach, but unfortunately very crowded. With a cold Singha (Thailand's most popular local beer) in hand and your new $2 pair of genuine replica sunglasses propped perfectly over your eyes, you can do some serious perving. But other than going gaga over hard bodies and revealing bikinis, you can, of course, get a bit more active. There are two little islands nearby – the closest one you can actually reach by wading through the water. At the second island you can do some snorkelling or kayaking.
Other than its relaxed beach lifestyle, Chaweng also has a crazy nightlife where you can get your drink on. Green Mango is the largest and most popular club on Samui. Mint Bar also goes off – it plays dub step, house and trance. Hello hangover, goodbye dignity!
Lamai is the second most popular beach on Samui and offers some more cultural and non-water-related activities. Wat Lamai is a temple that has a Cultural Hall with a collection of historical Samui artefacts. The temple is often host to temple fairs, where you can enjoy concerts, food and an outdoor cinema. At Wat Khunaram you can find Loung Pordaeng, a mummified monk, in a glass case. Stop in and say hi.
If you'd like to do a bit of shopping, head to Walking Street on a Sunday evening. The closed-off street has stalls, live music and kids' activities. There's also a night market from 6pm, where you can browse through jewellery, handicrafts and souvenirs.
Bophut Beach is a 2km (1.25 miles) white sand beach lined with lovely coconut trees. The water is calm, but it can be murky – especially in December. The beach is also a great spot to take in the beautiful sunset. Otherwise, you can go jet skiing or try out the Go Kart track. The centre of Bophut is known as Fisherman's Village. It's not wild in terms of nightlife, but it is one of the best places to eat in Samui.
Samui was pictured on Chinese maps in the 17th century under the name Pulo Cornam and tiny traces of a Chinese character still remain. Bophut is the only area in Samui where you can still get a feel of the Thai-Chinese bond embodied by the old Chinese shops.
Choeng Mon Beach
Only about 15 minutes north of Chaweng, Choeng Mon Beach is clean, quiet and more upmarket area due to the number of pricey resorts. Perfect for those seeking lazy afternoons on tranquil sands, Choeng Mon Beach is also good for swimming and snorkelling. If the mood to move strikes you, you could also kayak to a nearby islet called Ko Fan Noi.
Samui Eat & Drink
Samui has something for every palate. Of course you should try to treat your tastebuds to Thai flavours, but other cuisines are also readily available. Let your stomach guide the way!
Zazen Restaurant Award-winning regional Thai cuisine. That pretty much says it all.
Betelnut One of the most popular restaurants on the island. Great for tapas.
Zico's is a Brazilian concept restaurant. You'll be entertained by Brazilian performers while you savour your churrasco experience. Unlimited amounts of meat! Get to it.
Eat Sense This beachside restaurant serves Southern Thai cuisine with a focus on healthy eating. The candlelight dinner will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
The Pier commands breathtaking views of the Gulf of Thailand. Devour wonderful Thai and international dishes, particularly seafood.
Carpe Diem brings Thai food to a fine-dining level. With European influences, the Thai dishes aren't complete without a bottle of wine from the walk-in wine cellar.
The Mangrove An al fresco French fine-dining restaurant, where the menu changes every month. The restaurant overlooks mangrove forests. What a lovely way to dine!
Beach Republic At this modern international dining spot, you'll be not only beachside but also poolside! Chill out to lounge music while you take your pick from tapas and mains.
Chaweng Beach Dining Just before sunset, restaurants set up mats, cushions, low tables and torches. It's like you're suddenly Aladdin and Jasmine on a carpet, except you're not flying, you're on the beach. Every restaurant does it differently – pick whichever looks prettiest!
Dining on the Rocks Feel the sea breeze in your hair as you dine on the rocks at this fusion restaurant. There's an impressive wine list (over 1000 to choose from!). Expect to dole out hundred dollar bills, y'all (or rather, lots of hundred baht bills, y'all).
Samui Events
Nearby Koh Phangan is known for its monthly Full Moon Parties. Head on over and let the wild times roll!
Songkran (Thai New Year) is celebrated in April everywhere in Thailand, but in Samui it's taken to a modern level with rowdy parties.
In May, you can celebrate Buddha's Birthday.
The Koh Samui International Regatta takes place every June, attracting yachters from all over the world.
In November, join the festivities at Loy Krathong (Festival of Light) and see the island come to life with lights.
When To Go
- Samui has three seasons. Temperatures are pretty consistent at 23-33°C (73-91°F) throughout the year.
- The hot season lasts from around February to May. If you can stand hot weather, this is great time to visit because there isn't much rainfall.
- In September to November, Samui is at its wettest. It can be quite unpredictable, but it's a good time to visit because the island will be less crowded and hotels will generally cost you less.
- The dry season is when it's coolest in Samui. This might be a better time for you to go if you're not a fan of scalding heat. It's also peak season in Thailand, which means you'll definitely be paying more for hotels.
Getting There & Around
There are daily flights that arrive at Koh Samui Airport from Phuket, Chiang Mai and Bangkok (as well as some other international cities like Singapore and Hong Kong). You can also reach Samui by ferry.
Taxi drivers don't want to use the meter, so bargain and agree on a price beforehand. You can also rent motorbikes, songthaews (little buses that are like group taxis) or pushbikes.
What To Miss
It's a problem everywhere in Thailand, but it's worth a mention anyway: tuk tuk drivers will try to over-charge you. Be ruthless with your bargaining!
Avoid beaches at night because the alcohol-fuelled revelling can distract you from pickpockets, and violence can break out between tourists without warning.
When travelling to Samui by bus, keep your valuables on you. Bus drivers may pick the lock on your luggage, steal the contents, then close it so that you won't notice anything has gone missing.
Genral Information
Thailand is a vital lynchpin in world tourism. The popular destination in Southeast Asia offers one of the most dynamic and frenetic urban capitals in the world, in addition to a surplus of relatively quiet and pristine beach retreats.
Koh Samui is the prime example of the latter. The island that ranks third in size in Thailand had irresistible appeal upon discovery by intrepid backpackers in search of an affordable and rustic escape back in the 1970s. Since then, Samui has undergone a rapid development on par with the resort coastlines of Spain and the French Riviera. As a result, it now trails only Phuket in terms of sheer tourist numbers. Thankfully, portions of the island remain unspoiled.
With the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand and hazy archipelagos on the horizon, Samui's magnetic allure has always been gorgeous coastline. The best beaches on the island are Lipa Noi, Maenam, Choeng Mon and Ao Tong Takian. One main road lines the circumference of Samui and offers easy access to sandy points around the island.Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park
The 102 km² network of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand is a phenomenal wildlife and plant conservation park. The boat ride out and subsequent day trip to the marine preserve is well worth the time and effort.Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo Ko Samui
One of the best zoological parks and aquariums in Thailand, with a kaleidoscopic array of endemic fish and an up-close-and-personal Bengal tiger and leopard exhibit.Jungle Interior
Life on the coast of Samui is a stark contrast with the interior. Virtually uninhabited, the dense mountain jungle within the heart of the island offers a welcome break from the carefree ease of resort life. Traversable with the aid of a local guide, a trek through the diverse interior landscape doles out a panoply of rewards, from remote waterfalls to brilliant Gulf of Thailand views.Wat Khunaram Ko Samui
The most notable Buddhist temple on Samui contains the embalmed remains of a venerated monk from the island.
EventsFull Moon Party
The proximate island of Koh Phangan throws a legendary full moon party every month, an event on every lifelong backpacker's bucket list.Elephant Treks
Though not the most conventional mode of transportation for most, elephant treks amid the lush tropical forests of Samui provide unique vantage points of the beautiful island that are otherwise unavailable.Songkran Thai New Year
Traditional Thai New Year celebrations in the month of April have a decidedly modern twist in Samui, with a raucous party atmosphere in the towns and resorts.Koh Samui International Regatta
A major competition in the regatta world, the annual June event draws yachters from around the world to the shores of Samui.
Like much of Southeast Asia and indeed Thailand, Koh Samui has a wet and dry season. The former generally runs from May to December, although it can begin later in the year. The temperature range is from 23°C and 33°C for the entire year.
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1 Lamai Wanta Beach Resort
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Set enviably amidst lush tropical garden in front of the pristine shores in this Thailand island, Lamai Wanta Beach Resort Koh Samui provides stylish accommodations at an affordable rate. Tourists... More
2 Al's Resort
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Get away from the bustle of city living by booking a stay in the comfortable accommodations and quality services of Al's Resort Chaweng Beach. Apart from trying out invigorating water sports like... More
3 Citin Urbana Samui by Compass Hospitality
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Citin Urbana Samui features 71 comfortably appointed and elegantly designed rooms. Room types range from Studio, One Bedroom & Two Bedroom Suites. The accommodations include all the modern... More
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4 Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui
38/2 Moo 3, Borpud Map
Featuring an elegant decor and a warm hospitality, the award winning Centara Grand Beach Resort welcomes you for an unforgettable vacation while enjoying the exceptional facilities it offers. ... More
5 First Residence Hotel
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With comfortable accommodations and easy beach access, First Residence Hotel Samui makes for a suitable base for travellers visiting this part of Samui. This value-for-money hotel is a short stroll... More
6 Baan Samui Resort
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Situated in the centre Chaweng Beach, Baan Samui Resort is nestled between the warm sands of the beach and the main road, conveniently close to shopping and restaurant areas. GeneralAfter a... More
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7 Chaweng Garden Beach Resort
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Plan a relaxing vacation along the shores of Koh Samui and find suitable base at spacious accommodations at Chaweng Garden Beach Resort. Tourists at this cosy hotel take photos of the 12-metre... More
the relaxation trip!
8 Dara Samui Beach Resort & Spa Villa
162/2 Moo 2, Bophut Map
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Combining central setting, traditional Lanna architecture and modern amenities, Dara Samui Beach Resort & Spa Villa makes for a fitting retreat for holidaymakers in this Thailand island.... More
Close to all amenities.
9 Al's Laemson Samui Resort
154/14-15 moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Bophut Map
AL's Laemson Resort Koh Samui invites holidaymakers to value-for-money accommodation set within convenient reach of most go-to places in the Thai island. Guests at this Koh Samui beachfront resort... More
10 Ploen Chaweng Koh Samui
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Escape the busy city and retreat to Ploen Chaweng Koh Samui, with sophisticated spaces and modern facilities set in the centre of Chaweng Beach. Holidaymakers at this Koh Samui hotel venture to... More
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- Fairtrade International will create a legal presence in the USA by early April to facilitate use of the international FAIRTRADE Mark in the market there.
- In parallel, Fairtrade will work with stakeholders to design and build an organizational structure which will reflect the needs of the USA market and will represent the diverse group of stakeholders who will contribute to its success. Fairtrade is committed to developing the most appropriate model for the new USA organization. We will therefore establish a consultative panel, including representatives of Fair Trade businesses, consumers, civil society organizations, producers and other key stakeholders. This group will help ensure an appropriate structure, good governance, accountability and a strong voice for Fair Trade in the USA. We are clear this is the only way to reach our vision for the USA of a powerful, collaborative, diverse coalition that is united in its belief in producer development and empowerment.
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Posted on February 12, 2008So, what's happening in the world of Chimaira? In this month's U.S. issue of Guitar World magazine, Slayer guitarist Kerry King speaks out on his 'favourite new band' Chimaira. And it goes exactly like this:
"They are my favorite new band, they're entertaining, which a lot of bands aren't. To me there's more than just standing on stage and playing your instrument. That's boring - you've gotta sell it. And these kids love what they do and you can tell. I guess I'd call their sound a takeoff of us and Slipknot because they do have a programmer and that's obviously something we've never used. He fits in the mix, he sings some backup and he's entertaining. They've got some good stuff going down - it's heavy and it's got energy. I don't think they're writing the best songs they're ever gonna write yet, but if they continue down the road that I think they're potentially going down, they will be a force to be reckoned with."
Now that's a fuckin' endorsement...
Speaking of writing songs, Chimaira has around a dozen new tracks in the bag. They are currently on a four-night/week rehearsal schedule putting on the final touches and getting the goods down...perhaps their best songs yet? Perhaps.
Chimaira will be driving down to Louisville, Kentucky later this month for a show at Tek World on Oct 19th...a break from the writing & rehearsing, a chance to play some new material live and see how it feels. Rock.
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CANTON The DNA connecting Jason D. Tassie, 30, of 124 Main St., Massena, to the 2009 sexual assault of an 86-year-old woman will be used in the trial against him.
Jury selection for that trial begins today and the trial is scheduled to begin Thursday.
St. Lawrence County Judge Jerome J. Richards filed his decision on what evidence would and would not be used after 2� weeks of pretrial evidence suppression hearings arguing that Mr. Tassies DNA had been obtained illegally by Massena police due to a mistake made by a Massena Town Court clerk.
Judge Richards decided DNA samples taken from Mr. Tassie on Aug. 15 and Sept. 22 will be suppressed as they were connected to the incorrect information filed by the Massena court clerk; however a motion to suppress third and fourth DNA samples was denied as reasonable cause to collect existed.
DNA has been the issue in this case and the most critical, said Judge Richards at the close of the suppression hearings, three weeks ago. Without it, we wouldnt have a case.
Multiple samples of DNA had been collected from Mr. Tassie after he became a suspect in a July 26, 2012 Peeping Tom case. A check of his criminal history by Massena police in the FBIs Combined DNA Index System revealed a hit,indicating that the defendant owed a DNA sample as a result of that 2006 clerks error in recording a conviction.
It was the collection of that DNA that matched Mr. Tassie with the 2009 sexual assault case in which he was charged in September with felony counts of first-degree burglary and second-degree aggravated sexual assault.
St. Lawrence County District Attorney Nicole M. Duv� said after reviewing the judges decision to allow the latter collected DNA and other evidence including interviews by police of Mr. Tassie, the office intends to use everything to its advantage.
And while the use of DNA in the upcoming trial would seemingly favor the DAs office, Mr. Tassies attorney, Mary E. Rain, said the defense still has victory in mind, citing DNA expert lawyer Barry C. Scheck, who served on O. J. Simpsons defense team during the highly publicized murder trial in which Mr. Simpson was acquitted.
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CANTON About 50 vendors will be offering their wares in a new flea market set to open Wednesday in Midtown Plaza off Miner Street.
The downtown building that previously housed Aubuchon Hardware now bears the sign of its new business: North Country Neighbors Too.
Modeling the new location after their Potsdam store, Timothy M. Connolly and his wife, Cathy L., will celebrate the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday.
We already have a waiting list started for interested vendors, Mrs. Connolly said. The vendors are busy moving in. Theyre working hard.
Several shelves of used books will be offered by Birchbark Bookstore. Shoppers also will find clothing, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, housewares and more.
Tina M. Stahl hunts garage sales and thrift stores to find items she will offer in her booth. She especially enjoys hunting for items she knows friends and others are looking for.
A Little Tykes workbench that she found and sold to a mother with a 3-year-old boy prompted a thank-you note from the grateful buyer.
She gave it to him for his birthday, Mrs. Stahl said. I took it home, washed it up and made sure it looked brand new. Kids dont care if its not in the box.
A booth operated by Robin T. McNamara, Madrid, will offer vintage clothing and accessories. Mrs. McNamara tries to provide unusual items that college students and others can use for Halloween costumes or themed parties.
For example, one customer needed 1940s-era clothing for a vintage-themed bridal shower.
We found gloves, a hat and shoes. She was thrilled, Mrs. McNamara said. Thats what I love, vintage clothing or remaking clothing so that it has a vintage look.
For years, Mrs. McNamara created costumes for theater productions at Madrid-Waddington and Canton central schools, but she retired from that role after her sons grew up. She still works as a teachers assistant at McKenney Middle School, but found she missed making costumes.
Other themed events, such as a 1980s party, will draw customers to her booth.
This is my outlet for my love of costuming, she said. Its really weird that the 80s are vintage now, but they are.
Joanne Robinson, a retired Canton middle school teacher, calls herself a dumpster diva and will offer a variety of items at her booth.
I find things everywhere and anywhere, she said.
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Rihanna bares more than just her makeup-free face in her latest music video for "Stay."
The Barbadian beauty goes sans-makeup and clothes for the video, which is pretty much just a close up of her face as she ponders ... um ... life? Love? Chris Brown?
This may be reading too much into the lyrics (see below), but it seems like this song was definitely inspired by her relationship with her abusive sometimes-boyfriend.
While the video's not super exciting, it's nice to see a more vulnerable side of RiRi. She also looks drop-dead gorgeous without a stitch of foundation on.
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Quincy Amarikwa has become somewhat of a statistical phenomenon in his time with the Chicago Fire.
Throughout his six seasons in MLS, Amarikwa has collected his paycheck in a super-sub role, bringing that extra bit of energy to go at defenders when his team is looking for a goal. Amarikwa has just 14 starts in 82 MLS appearances, nearly half of which (6) came with Toronto FC in 2012.
While he could always help generate some offense, Amarikwa's stat line wasn't anything too special during his first four MLS seasons, tallying four goals and four assists in 67 regular season games for San Jose, Colorado and Toronto FC between 2009-2012.
Flash forward to last year the way he earned his spot with the Fire. in a preseason friendly against San Jose in Santa Barbara, Calif. Amarikwa, who joined the team at their preseason training base earlier that day, ended up coming in for the final 15 minutes of a 0-0 deadlock.
Amarikwa made the most of his short time on the field, earning a penalty that was eventually converted by Jeff Larentowicz to give the team a 1-0 victory over the Quakes.
Those 15 minutes earned him a contract with the club and were the start of what has become dubbed as "Quincy Time", i.e., the short amount of time Amarikwa has to work with in order to produce offense.
This bore out over the course of last season when the veteran MLS forward racked up the best goals to minutes ratio in MLS, tallying three in just 299 minutes or .90 goals per 90 minutes.
With his goal in Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Chivas USA, his scoring rate with the Fire actually increased to 1.08 per 90 minutes. Meaning in theory, statistically, Amarikwa is good for at least a goal a game.
In 332 minutes with the Fire, Amarikwa has matched the goal total he racked up playing 1958 minutes over his previous four MLS seasons.
So what's the craziest part of all this?
He's never started a match for the Fire, making 15 MLS appearances in just over a year. After consulting the TrueCar Player Registry, aside from newbie Benji Joya, Amarikwa is the only player in club history to score a goal without having started an MLS match.
Furthermore, Amarikwa has never even played a full half for the Men in Red – the most minutes logged in one game has been 43, which came in the 4-1 destruction of D.C. United on July 20 last season. Even though he didn't score in that game, he did earn the penalty kick that Mike Magee converted for Fire goal number four.
He's also scored each of his last three appearances for the Fire, dating back to a 3-0 win last October at D.C. United.
Amarikwa has surely done well enough in his short minutes with the Fire to earn more playing time and perhaps even his first start. Surely it'll come at some point this season and when it does, his impressive goals to minutes ratio will inevitably drop.
Still, it's hard to argue against seeing more "Quincy Time".
WATCH: Quincy Amarikwa's body of work for the Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer Frank Yallop
Overall thoughts on the game
"If you look at the game as a whole, for us, we were poor. I thought our whole demeanor wasn't what we've seen and worked on in preseason. Just very disappointing. Having said that, coming back and tying the game 2-2, we fought back, kept going, got back to tie the game, and to give up a set play like that is poor on our behalf. We've got to learn from it, we got to move on, but very disappointing."
On the rebuilding of the backline
"Defensive set plays is everybody. I haven't yet seen a replay of the third Chivas goal, but it didn't look good from where I was sitting. It looked like a free header from six yards out. If you give that to anybody, they're going to score. All in all, I thought we had a few chances in the game. Sunday afternoon, tough conditions with the heat, but there's no excuses for us; we have to make sure that we're ready to play and dig deep when we need to. We should've at least gotten a tie out of the game."
Thoughts on Benji Joya's debut
"Yeah, he scored a goal, he did well. He's young; you're going to get young decisions. He had a couple of fouls where I thought maybe he shouldn't have dived in, but he did fine."
On Mike Magee
"To be honest, he's still a bit injured, so I didn't want to risk him in this game. We said maybe, but I had already put Logan [Pause] on, Chris Rolfe was cramping, and we had already used all our subs. Mike was good for maybe ten minutes but we had to change it a little bit. It is what it is. I think Mike wanted to be part of it today and I did as well, but I didn't want to risk it and give him 25 minutes when he probably only had 10 in him, and his hamstring is still a little bit tight, so I didn't want to go there."
If he saw anything of concern
"I think just our demeanor especially in the last goal against, our heads dropped a little bit with the two goals against. I think Quincy [Amarikwa] sparked us a little bit, did well, made it difficult for them to play against us, and all of a sudden, they get chances out of that. There are some positives, if you like, but losing is terrible, it never feels good no matter how you look at it. For us as a group, we have to make sure that we don't buckle under and we're ready for the fight until the last minute of the game. If you're not ready to fight, then we're in trouble."
Chicago Fire defender Bakary Soumare
Overall thoughts on the game
"It was unfortunate. We worked really hard the second half to comeback; we could've gotten away with one point, unfortunately it didn't happen. We have to regroup for next Sunday and hopefully get a good result."
On Chicago's spirit in making a comeback
"It showed character. It showed that the guys that came into the game, Quincy and Benji, they already played and they gave us a great push. They came out in the right moment, worked hard and gave us two goals to comeback and we let it slip in the end."
On the backline's performance
"Every time you give up three goals, you can't say you're figured out too well. Our goal this season was not to concede as many goals, and today we gave up three so you can't say we did a good job. We worked really hard; the coaching staff has done a great job with the backline, working on defense. We know we conceded three goals today and we're not happy about that."
Chicago Fire midfielder Benji Joya
First goal in first game as a professional
"This week, all I've put in my mind is to get the debut and get a goal and get my name on the score sheet and luckily, the first touch I had today turned into a goal and I'm really proud of that."
Overall thought on the game
"It's part of the game. Sometimes you comeback and at the end, you get a little bit low and they get a good corner, good cross and that's what pros are going to do. If you slack, they're going to come out on top. I'm really proud of the effort of the guys and it's the beginning of the season and we still have another game to look forward to and we really need to focus on the next game and get the win."
On the team's effort to win the game
"The effort was there, things didn't go our way this game, but it happens. Soccer is back and forth and you just have to be constant. Things didn't go our way today and we have to keep looking forward to the next game."
TACTICAL: Rebuilt Fire defense gets first real test against Chivas USA's Erick Torres and Mauro Rosales
The Fire are in Los Angeles for the first game of the season looking to start off on a good note unlike this time last year when the team fell to the other team in LA, 4-0. As per usual, Chivas USA's offseason was filled with turmoil, but there is a new air of optimism around the club after it was bought by MLS. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Fire's new look back line – how will teams offseason acquisitions work as a unit?
New Fire head coach Frank Yallop was very upfront about his desire for the team to improve defensively this season after the team gave up a whopping 52 goals last year. It is likely that two new additions to the defense will start on Sunday afternoon, with former RSL utility player Lovel Palmer slotting in a right back and former Sounder Jhon Kennedy Hurtado set to start in the middle.
Hurtado's partnership with Bakary Soumare at the heart of the Fire's defense is crucial to the team's success and both players will be looking to continue their good preseason form. In the air, both players are clearly dominant but it will be important that they do not get stretched by the Chivas USA attack especially with a player like Mauro Rosales looking to play balls behind the defense for Erick Torres and co.
Frank Yallop likes to have his fullbacks get forward and support the attack and Palmer certainly fits that style of play. The Fire's distribution out of the back last season was not a strong point and Palmer's good technical ability will mean the team will not be giving the ball needlessly back to the opposition as much this season.
It will certainly take time for the new look defense to gel, but a good start and perhaps a clean sheet would build confidence before the tougher tests ahead in the form of Portland and New York.
A new back line for Chivas USA – opportunities for the Fire to take?
Chivas USA overhauled the squad again this offseason but the team that gave up the most goals in the league last year don't look like they've improved in that department, at least not on paper.
The team went undefeated in preseason but it remains to be seen whether this unit can be effective during league play. It is unclear who Fire legend Carlos Bocanegra will be paired with -- Bobby Burling or newcomer Andrew Jean-Baptiste but in either case, if the Fire creative players like Mike Magee, Patrick Nyarko and Alex can get in 1v1 situations, I like this team's chances.
The Fire could have more luck on the outsides, especially down the right where Eric Avila has a habit of straying too far forward from his full back position. The combination of little help defensively from Mauro Rosales and the attacking threats of Dilly Duka and Gonzalo Segares could pay dividends for the Men in Red.
A switch in philosophy – high pressure replaces the counter attack
For much of last season, the Fire tended to sit deep and try to hit teams on the counter attack but with the change in head coach comes a change in philosophy. Instead of the counter attack game, Yallop has emphasized a high pressure philosophy, with the Fire's attackers putting pressure on the opponents' defense when they are in possession.
This tactic was apparent in the team's final match of the Diamond Desert Cup in Tucson last week where Juan Luis Anangono, Chris Rolfe and Dilly Duka all put the Chivas Guadalajara youth team defense under constant pressure and forced a number of mistakes from the Mexican squad.
If the team can push the issue against the new look Chivas USA back four and force the team into giving up possession, it will only help the Fire's chances. Though possession is not always an important factor, especially in an away match, the team will certainly be looking to control the tempo and increase the possession statistics this season and this change in philosophy should help that.
Prediction: 2-0 Fire with goals from Mike Magee and Dilly Duka.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @Irish_Steve.
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Chicago Fire forward Quincy Amarikwa proved rather effective in what time he got on the field last year (he scored three goals in 299 minutes). In his time off of it, he also proved to be perhaps the top MLS player in the league's Fantasy Manager game.
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When asked about finalizing his roster before the start of the 2014 season Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer Frank Yallop said on a conference call last week that he and his staff were "looking at other possibilities with other teams about maybe trading. We're forever on the lookout."
The options have become clearer as Yallop and his staff have pulled the trigger on two trades in three days.
On Monday, the team acquired left back Greg Cochrane from the LA Galaxy while the team acquired midfielder Matt Watson (above) from Vancouver in exchange for an international roster spot.
Neither player is brought in with a view of starting but it seems likely Yallop and his staff will look to both to provide depth. Cochrane played 12 matches for LA during his rookie season in 2013, filling in mostly for veteran Todd Dunivant.
Watson, who's known for a high work ethic and steady, consistent performances, played a more regular role with the Whitecaps over the past two seasons, appearing in 21 matches in 2013.
The acquisitions mean that the team roster sits at 29 players four days out from the season opener vs. Chivas USA. While MLS rosters can accomodate 30 players, Yallop has said he expects to start the season with 28, likely using the open two spots to earn allocation money from the league to help with the team's tight salary situation.
With the team admitting they're working towards a loan deal with Tottenham Hotspur's Grant Ward, it seems likely more moves could be imminent.
Stay tuned.
Select shots from Friday morning's training session in Tucson, Arizona:
...what a horrible lead-in to this one.
We strapped Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson up with a GoPro as Aron Hyde put him through the paces at Thursday's training session. See through the eyes of one of the USA's best goalkeepers in this video:
Chicago Fire assistant coach Clint Mathis had a number of classy goals during his playing career. While he'll tell you his most memorable was the one he scored vs. South Korea at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the goal of his that will forever stick in my mind is this one he scored four games into his stay with Hannover 96 in 2004.
Towards the end of training today, Clint drafted Head Coach Frank Yallop, Goalkeeping Coach Aron Hyde and Sean Johnson into service to cross him balls for this clinic. While he didn't hit the target on every attempt, we have to give it up to Fire Equipment Manager Allan Araujo for helping Clint with one trick shot...
We've seen Fire legend Hristo Stoitchkov around Chicago a couple times the past two seasons so we may have a better idea than most on with what he's been up to.
Still, this "Whatever Happened To..." feature from MLSsoccer.com's Simon Borg has a fantastic number of quotes from the former European Player of the Year regarding his time in Chicago, controversey surrounding his career and his decision to retire.
Our favorite: "I put Chicago on the same level as Barcelona, the Bulgarian national team and CSKA Sofia. The same level. I came here at 32, 33 years old, but I enjoyed it like I was an 18-year-old."
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"Breaking Amish" star Kate Stoltzfus is definitely breaking the rules.
The aspiring model has left Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to pursue a modeling career in New York City. And her latest spread is anything but conservative. Kate sheds her bonnet and lets her hair down, literally, for a new Maxim shoot.
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So how did Kate feel about stepping out of Amish clothes for the first time?
"Before I had even signed a contract with a modeling agency, I did a test shoot to see if I could photograph well, and the first outfit they put me in was a bathing suit," the brunette beauty revealed. "I have to admit it was a little intimidating, but now I enjoy doing it."
As for her fit figure, Kate says it comes from her upbringing.
"There are definitely a lot of Amish women who have great bodies, because they work hard. They also eat really healthy, since they grow their own food. That's one big thing I miss about home, being able to garden and take care of plants."
Somehow we don't think that Kate will be tending to any gardens anytime soon.
Kate appears in the July/August issue of Maxim, featuring another brunette on the cover -- Alyssa Milano. Check out her sexy shot below -- she's definitely all grown up!
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