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Located within a mile (2 km) of Casino Le Mirage, BO Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Agadir Beach. This 3.5-star aparthotel has 45 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking. Royal Palace and Stade Al Inbiaate are also close to this Agadir aparthotel.
Enjoy a bite to eat at Luigi, the aparthotel's onsite restaurant. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is available for a fee.
The 45 air-conditioned apartments feature kitchenettes and patios. 32-inch plasma TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free wired Internet. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and bathrobes, and beds sport premium bedding. Sofa beds, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
Property features
At BO Hotel, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for MAD 200 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a meeting room, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
- Free in-room wired Internet
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
- Outdoor pool
BO Hotel
Property Amenities
Property Amenities
Dining options at the aparthotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. BO Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Event facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters) include a meeting room. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Agadir aparthotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 45
- Number of floors - 5
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Hair salon
- Pool umbrellas
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Spa treatment room(s)
- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Free parking nearby
- Conference space size (meters) - 100
- Year Built 2011
- Conference space size (feet) - 1076
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette
- Laundry facilities
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
BO Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
- Premium bedding
- Patio
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room safe
- Sofa bed
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Satellite TV service
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Stovetop
- Room service (limited hours)
- Plasma TV
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Luigi - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Spa Services
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Property Policies
Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Check-in time ends at 3 AM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 200 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
- A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 10 per person, per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: MAD 50 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: MAD 200 per night
Property Name
- BO Agadir
- BO Hotel
- BO Hotel Agadir
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Alcohol is not served at this property.


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Independent Publishers Group, or IPG, is a U.S. book distributor, founded in 1971 to exclusively market titles from independent client publishers to the international book trade. As per other book wholesalers and distributors, IPG combines its client publishers' books into a single list, comparable to the larger publishing houses. IPG's distribution services to publishers include warehousing, bill collecting, and sales to the book trade. IPG currently represents about 1,000[1] publishers. They are based in Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago Review Press[edit]
In 1987, IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press (CRP) an independent publisher founded at about the same time as IPG.
Other publishers[edit]
IPG distributes publishers based in Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Ireland, Switzerland, New Zealand, Israel, and others.
IPG acquired Paul & Company, an 11-year-old distributor of university presses, in 2001. IPG now sells directly to universities.
In 2006, IPG acquired Trafalgar Square Publishing, founded in 1973, and is the distributor of 50 UK publishers, representing 13,500 titles. Its roster includes the UK imprints of HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Random House, whose titles are not always issued in US editions.

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Property DetailsLovely Prosperity Harbor Avalon model townhome built in 2000 with CBS construction & North front exposure. Welcoming foyer leads to the living area with ceramic tile flooring, ceiling fan & recessed lighting. Kitchen boasts white cabinetry, Corian countertops, GE appliances, pantry, pass through & breakfast bar. The dining room has ceramic tile flooring & recessed lighting. First floor powder room has ceramic tile floor & pedestal sink. Master bedroom features his & hers closets & master bath with double vanities, Roman tub, separate shower & private water closet with pocket door. Convenient second floor laundry room has washer, dryer & utility sink. Two additional bedrooms & guest bathroom complete the second floor. Oversized screened paver patio, large yard & room for a pool.
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...it was art. The seating had changed. Two chairs were places aside each table, and on each table was an arrangement of a vase of flowers. These flowers were what we had to draw. I sat on a table alone, and no one sat next to me. Hanging aloof from my classmates, as usual, the way I (supposedly, although I myself wasn't sure) liked it. Every other seat was filled. I sketched in the outline of my drawing.
Twenty minutes later a girl in my class arrived. She had had a music lesson. Deanna Macpherson. There were no spare places, as I've said, so she came over and sat down next to me. I looked up, startled, for it is rare - no, impossible - for anyone to sit next to me of their own accord. She had paper and pencils and presently she was drawing like me and most of the others in the room - the ones who weren't flicking rubbers, playing noughts and crosses, passing notes or checking appearances in pocket mirrors. Needless to say, I never indulge in any of these practices.
I said nothing; carried on drawing as if she was not there; to her I wasn't there, so to me nor was she, I reasoned. A few minutes later she tapped my arm, so gently, and suddenly I jumped. True to my decision, she had not been there and I had been entirely focussed on my drawing.
"Den," she said, "can I borrow a pencil sharpener, please?"
Unnecessarily to point out, she didn't know anything about me. Deanna Macpherson joined our school this September, when her family moved into our road in our village. Her family having been the first to move into our village in five years, I knew this much from my discreet listening habits. Though doubtlessly she scented a mystery, and saw that my family were obviously despised and by undefined law never mentioned, she could scarcely know the reasons why. No one would tell her, so beyond the tense feeling that something was going on there in the background, she was blind to me and to my troubles. If she had known, I conclude, she would have gone without a sharpener. Raw truth, and I know it.
I wordlessly lent her my rusty silver pencil sharpened and continued working, presently hearing the slicing of the sharp blade on her pencil. My own scratchy pencil made a simultaneous grating sound as I elaborated on the structure of my first flower and added some petals. Suddenly I heard a gasp beside me. Deanna Macpherson.
"That's amazing!" she exclaimed.
I glanced at her. She was staring at my paper. I stared too, and I have to admit that I am not bad at art. I took a sly peek at her paper, and bit my lip. She saw.
"Awful, isn't it?" she said, agreeing with the observation I hadn't voiced. She seemed to have an idea. "Can you help me get the vase right? I can't get this curve to look the same as that one."
I gazed at her, astounded. No one ever asks me for help. And that isn't me trying to ward them off. It's just the simple fact that others don't ask me for help. Asking for a rubber was bad enough. This...
Then I am struck. I had never really looked at her before, but suddenly I realised that when I looked at her I saw my sister Vere. There was a perfect likeness. Straight dark cascade of hair, dark alluring eyes, clear pale complexion: all are crafted to simplicity, but also to perfection. Her nose is faultless, her mouth not too full or too thin, her cheekbones high. As I saw her I saw my sister in the life, in the full, and I had an overwhelming urge to throw my arms around her. Then the urge passed, for she isn't my sister Vere. She is Deanna Macpherson, my classmate, no close relation, no friend, asking me for help with her drawing.
I helped her to shape the vase outline, and gave her tips on how to improve the rest of the drawing, and she seemed grateful. In return she kept up a chatter about her little sister, who she made out to be the most hilarious, warm, loving little nine-year-old on earth. It was sweet, maybe a bit unnerving, but it was reward enough for someone to be talking to me in a friendly tone. Precious little of that I get. I can't remember the last intelligent conversation I had. She broke off one of her tales, and something struck me. It came out my mouth before I could think about it. Our conversation follows:


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The next day was an early start to Colca Canyon to see some Condors, we passed through valleys where there were loads of Inca terraces which make patterns in the landscape and over hills with llamas on them. We stopped at a small market, don't know why, there was nothing there but people selling snacks and fizzy drinks (we see these allll the time) and then we stopped at a small square. The square had a fountain in the middle, where kids in traditional dress were dancing round they were probably about 6-8 years old and the poor little lambs have to dance every morning from 6am to 8am to get money to raise money for the school. The worst thing about it is they dance to the same bloody song, we were there for about 15 minutes and it was annoying me by the end, so they must hear that tune in their sleep! There were also ladies with these massive hawks on their shoulders- the most impressive birds I have seen up close, but they are on ropes and it's cruel, so we were asked by our tour company not to engage with them as they don't condone the capture of the birds- so I took a sneaky shot of them as an 'up yours' to the ladies who keep them captive- I know, I am pretty much Che Gavara and Rolf Harris' love child right? Then we got back on the bus and made our way to Colca Canyon.
As we got near to the view point of the canyon, we stopped at the bottom of a hill. Our local guide had spotted a Condor sitting on a rock at the top. Condors are 120 cm tall and their wing spans are 3 meters, there are a lot of stories of them stealing babies in the olden days, but they are scavengers so I don't think there is a lot of truth in them. We stood at the bottom of the of the hill for about 10 minutes waiting for it to do something, but it didn't, so we went onto the view point
When we got back to the hotel, we opted to go to a natural hot spring, which wasn't that natural as they had made it into swimming pools, but we still enjoyed them. We did a proper natural spring on the Salt Flats which was volcanic I think, it was the first time our group really bonded and it was in the middle of the dessert which made it even more great. These springs were sulpha ones, so it smelt like eggy fart (something I have come accustom too living with farty pants Nath) and we had to pay for them, but it did have a bar, and it was like getting in a hot bath, with a beer, which in am not apposed too. After a soak, a beer and a smelly water fight, we got dressed and bussed it back to Arequipa to get our stuff, have a meal and get a night bus to Naska.


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Budget Inn Express
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Budget Inn Express
About the Hotel
Property Location
When you stay at Budget Inn Express in Gillette, you'll be in the business district and convenient to Rockpile Museum and AVA Community Art Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Bicentennial Park and Bell Nob Golf Club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from a grocery/convenience store serving guests of Budget Inn Express.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
Hotel Facilities
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
- Television in common areas
- Spa tub
- Free WiFi
- ATM/banking
- Smoke-free property
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free airport transportation
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free self parking
- Garden
- Total number of rooms - 48
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Indoor pool
- Picnic area
- Number of floors - 3
- Free breakfast
Room Facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free local calls
- Phone
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Cable TV service
- Daily housekeeping
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free toiletries
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Free WiFi
- Bathtub or shower
- Free newspaper
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet deposit: USD 15.00 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 15 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per stay
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Cracked Wheat Verses Whole Wheat
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When buying bread, we always get a brand that lists whole wheat as the first ingredients. But some bread has cracked wheat as the first ingredient.
What is the difference?
When you see whole wheat, it means the bread flour is ground from whole-wheat kernels and retains the nutritious bran and germ components of the kernel, or wheat "berry". Cracked wheat also comes from whole-wheat kernels, except that the berries are broken into coarse, medium and fine fragments.
Some people prefer cracked wheat bread because of this grainy texture. And some, just the opposite.
Since the nutritional content of the bread is similar, with whole wheat having a slight edge in fiber content (1.9g versus 1.4g per slice), buy the one that best suits your tastebuds.
100 Percent Reliable BreadIf a bread label does not say 100 percent whole wheat, chances are the bread has more white than whole-grain flour. Do not be fooled by claims like "natural whole grain goodness". Or, "made with natural whole grain". In each case, the first ingredient is white flour.
One exception: The Pepperidge Farm line of Natural Whole Grain breads say "rich in whole grain". If you check the label, you will see that whole wheat flour is the first ingredient, making this claim true.


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Pilgrim's Pride offers to buy Hillshire for $5.58B
The poultry producer is offering $45 per share for Hillshire, which makes Hillshire Farm lunch meats and Jimmy Dean sausages. Hillshire has 124 million shares outstanding, according to SEC filings. That is a 24 percent premium to Hillshire's closing price Friday of $36.23.
Pilgrim's Pride says the deal is a better offer than Hillshire's plan to buy Pinnacle Foods for $4.23 billion. Pinnacle makes Birds Eye frozen vegetables and Duncan Hines cake mixes.
Hillshire brands did not respond to a request for comment. Its shares jumped 23 percent to $45.49 in premarket trading.
Pilgrim's Pride says the deal could close in the third quarter of 2014 if Hillshire terminates its deal with Pinnacle.
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High coverage needle/syringe programs for people who inject drugs in low and middle income countries: a systematic review
Disease epidemiology - infectious
Persons who inject drugs (PWID) are at an elevated risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. In many high-income countries, needle and syringe exchange programs (NSP) have been associated with reductions in blood-borne infections. However, we do not have a good understanding of the effectiveness of NSP in low/middle-income and transitional-economy countries.
A systematic literature review based on PRISMA guidelines was utilized to collect primary study data on coverage of NSP programs and changes in HIV and HCV infection over time among PWID in low-and middle-income and transitional countries (LMICs). Included studies reported laboratory measures of either HIV or HCV and at least 50% coverage of the local injecting population (through direct use or through secondary exchange). We also included national reports on newly reported HIV cases for countries that had national level data for PWID in conjunction with NSP scale-up and implementation.
Studies of 11 NSPs with high-coverage from Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Estonia, Iran, Lithuania, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam were included in the review. In five studies HIV prevalence decreased (range −3% to −15%) and in three studies HCV prevalence decreased (range −4.2% to −10.2%). In two studies HIV prevalence increased (range +5.6% to +14.8%). HCV incidence remained stable in one study. Of the four national reports of newly reported HIV cases, three reported decreases during NSP expansion, ranging from −30% to −93.3%, while one national report documented an increase in cases (+37.6%). Estimated incidence among new injectors decreased in three studies, with reductions ranging from −11/100 person years at risk to −16/100 person years at risk.
While not fully consistent, the data generally support the effectiveness of NSP in reducing HIV and HCV infection in low/middle-income and transitional-economy countries. If high coverage is achieved, NSP appear to be as effective in LMICs as in high-income countries. Additional monitoring and evaluation research is needed for NSPs where reductions in HIV/HCV infection among PWID are not occurring in order to identify and correct contributing problems.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C (HCV) are relatively efficiently transmitted through the multi-person use (sharing) of needles and syringes used for injecting illicit psychoactive drugs
Programs to provide PWID with access to sterile needles and syringes (NSPs) are generally considered to be among the most effective means of reducing HIV and HCV transmission among PWID
There are a number of reasons why NSP may not be as effective in low/middle-income countries as in high-income countries. First, LMIC may not have the financial resources or the public health and non-governmental organizational infrastructure for successful large-scale implementation of NSP. Second, PWID in LMIC may face greater stigmatization, leading to less utilization of the programs in LMIC
Given the great need to reduce HIV transmission among PWID in many LMIC, and the potential barriers to the effectiveness of programs in these countries, understanding what has happened with the programs that have been implemented is likely to be critical for efforts in halting ongoing HIV epidemic among PWID.
In this review, we examine structural level NSP in different LMIC around the world to determine if implementation and scale up of NSP are associated with longitudinal changes in blood borne infection among PWID populations. By focusing on locations where NSP have been implemented and scaled compared with locations in which NSP have already been established, this review can help to elucidate the association between NSP implementation and changes in HIV/HCV prevalence and/or incidence among the PWID population served by the NSP.
Unit of analysis and eligibility criteria
The unit of analysis for this review was a NSP in a specific location. In our search for eligible programs, we attempted to collect as much information as possible, including published and unpublished articles, conference presentations, and "gray" literature. This differs from the usual systematic review where individual research reports or individual research studies are the standard unit of analysis. To be included in this review, the NSP had to have reached a coverage level of 50% or more of the PWID in the local population (through either direct service provision or secondary exchange, in which PWID receive syringes from NSP and distribute to their PWID peers) and provide at least 10 syringes per injector per year. This size criterion was used to distinguish between high coverage from programs that were "demonstration projects" or "pilot studies." This level has also been shown to be an adequate coverage level to influence population level changes in rates of HIV and HCV infection
To include a specific program in the review, we located data on when the program was implemented, including when it reached the minimum size requirement, and located data on either HIV/HCV prevalence or incidence from before and after implementation of the NSP program. We required that the HIV or HCV-related data be based on laboratory testing, not on self-reported serostatus. Studies that used self-reported behavior change as their outcome measure were not included because of concerns for social desirability effects and the often imprecise association between behavior change and change in HIV/HCV infection rates
A wide variety of research designs were included: randomized clinical trials, time series analyses, cohort studies, comparisons of injecting populations that received NSP with "comparable" injecting populations that did not receive NSP, and pre-post comparisons. A wide variety of research designs, including many that do not permit strong inferences about causation, were included in order to capture as many studies as possible. Programs for which we were able to locate data only after full NSP implementation were not included in the review.
Finally, the studies included had to come from locations defined by the World Bank as low/middle-income countries or transitional-economy countries
Search methodology
Selection of studies for this review was based on a structured literature review and analysis utilizing Preferred Reporting items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines
Figure 1
Search terms and terminology used for retrieval of eligible citations and reports
Search terms and terminology used for retrieval of eligible citations and reports. This figure displays the terminology used to search for relevant studies. Keyword and subject terms were retrieved from previous research of systematic reviews on similar HIV/HCV topics among PWID.
Data abstraction and coding
A standardized coding form was developed to document pertinent information for each program. Information collected included demographics of the injecting population covered under the NSP, characteristics of the NSP including coverage and distribution information, and information related to changes in HIV or HCV infections over time. If analysis of HIV or HCV infection data was conducted on specific subgroups (such as by age, race, gender, etc.) these data were collected as well. In addition, we reported measures of changes in subgroups or from multivariate modeling if studies reported effects with adjustment for participant characteristics in relation to changes in HIV or HCV infection information over time.
Studies were independently coded by two research associates (JF and SM). All coding forms were reviewed for quality by the co-principal investigator (HH) before finalization, with disagreements in coding reviewed by the principal investigator (DDJ).
In locations where multiple studies described the same NSP intervention, we compiled data across studies, focusing on the most complete measures of exposure to the NSP intervention with the most comprehensive review of HIV/HCV information including effect modifiers, adjustment for confounders, and length of the evaluation. We also combined data from multiple studies of the same intervention if different aspects of the data we needed were in different reports, e.g., number of PWID in one report and numbers of syringes exchanged in a different report.
Types of interventions
We were prepared to include both syringe exchange programs and increased pharmacy sales programs as NSPs. However, all of the programs for which we were able to obtain the necessary data (see inclusion criteria above) were needle and syringe exchange programs.
Types of outcome measures
The primary outcomes of interest in this review include changes in prevalence or incidence of HIV, HCV, HIV/HCV co-infection or changes over time in newly reported HIV or HCV cases of infection. For studies that reported these measures for a specific subgroup, such as new injectors vs. older injectors, race, age, ethnicity, location, or length of injecting career, these data were recorded as well. For studies that included multivariate modeling, adjusted effect sizes were presented if they were based on changes in HIV or HCV infection data among PWID over time. Several studies used HIV prevalence among new injectors to estimate HIV incidence among new injectors, and we also included those data.
Analysis of included studies
We performed a systematic review of the effects of exposure to NSP on incidence or prevalence of HIV and HCV infections among PWID in selected locations. A quantitative synthesis was not conducted due to the considerable variations in time period of analyses, measures of effect size, non-comparable study designs, the specific operating characteristics of the programs, and uncertain bias across and between studies due to lack of randomization. A narrative analysis permits reviewing of selected issues, cases, or events in depth identified through the systematic review
Description of search results
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PRISMA diagram of eligible studies included in review
PRISMA diagram of eligible studies included in review. This figure displays the methodology of review of literature from databases included in the review. The PRISMA diagram outlines how the research team arrived at the eligible study list utilized in this review.
Results of the search
A total of 11 studies/reports examining nine low/middle-income or transitional-economy countries were eligible for inclusion in this NSP review based on laboratory HIV or HCV results and greater than 50% coverage of the NSP within the respective community. These 11 studies described 12 distinct locations involving NSP evaluated from 1990 through 2010. If multiple locations in a single country were examined the data are presented by location and by time period. Studies included in this review cover locations in Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Estonia, Iran, Lithuania, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Review of studies, summary of results
There were six studies that documented population level changes in HIV prevalence over time and three studies that documented population level changes in HCV infection prevalence or incidence over time. Of the six studies reporting on HIV prevalence, four studies reported population level decreases in prevalence ranging from −3% to −15% while two studies reported population level increases ranging from +6% to +16%. Of the three studies reporting on population level HCV infection prevalence or incidence, all reported decreases in prevalence ranging from −4.2% to −10.1%, while one study reported a stable population level incidence of 1.2-1.3/100 person years (PY). Estimated HIV incidence among new PWID (defined as less than three years of injecting history) decreased in three studies ranging from −16/100 PY to −11/100PY. Table
National surveillance reports were evaluated for changes in newly reported HIV cases during NSP expansion in Iran, Taiwan, Lithuania and Vietnam. Reports from Iran, Taiwan and Vietnam reported decreases in newly reported HIV cases, ranging from −30% to −93.3%. Lithuania reported an increase of +37.6% in newly reported HIV cases among PWID. Table
Included studies
There were nine primary research articles included in this review: Azim 2008
Primary study interventions
Dhaka Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, NSP were expanded significantly starting in 1998 with full implementation occurring in 2000. By 1999, the NSP served a population of 3,500 PWID, covered 89-93% of the PWID in Dhaka, and distributed up to three syringes and six needles per injector per week with an average needle and syringe exchange rate of 73% among program participants
Azim 2008
Azim 2009
Azim 2009 reported decreases in several injection related behaviors; borrowing of needles/syringes decreased 10.6% while lending of needles/syringes decreased 29.8%. Additionally, long term PWID were more likely to utilize the NSP; those who had at least a 10 year history of injection drug use were nearly three times more likely to utilize the NSP compared to PWID who had been injecting for less than 10 years.
Porto Alegre Brazil
NSP programs in Porto Alegre were started in 1996 with cooperation from the public health system in conjunction with municipal and state authorities. In 1998, the NSP program distributed approximately 48,000 needles/syringes, increasing to over 150,000 in 2002 with an exchange rate of nearly 50%; the NSP serve a population of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 PWID.
Caiaffa 2003
Dagou & Luzhai China
In 1998 the Ministry of Health of China promoted social marketing of safe injection as part of their HIV/AIDS prevention strategy. The first NSP were started in Dagou and Luzhai with ramp up beginning in 2002. The number of NSP locations in China increased from 93 sites in March 2006 to 729 by December 2006.
Wu 2007
Both locations that had NSP documented decreases in HIV and HCV infection prevalence. In Dagou, HIV prevalence decreased from 40% (2002) to 33.6% (2003) (p = 0.16), while HCV infection prevalence decreased from 98.7% (2002) to 88.5% (2003) (p < 0.01). In Luzhai, HIV prevalence decreased from 56.2% (2002) to 53.2% (2003) (p = 0.54), while HCV infection prevalence decreased from 88.7% (2002) to 84.5% (2003) (p = 0.22).
In the cities that did not have NSP in place, changes in HIV and HCV infection prevalence varied. In Yu'nan, HIV prevalence remained stable at 17.6% (2002–2003) (p = 0.99), while HCV prevalence decreased from 88.1% (2002) to 58.5% (2003) (p < 0.01). In Yongning HIV prevalence increased from 22.4% (2002) to 24.1% (2004) (p = 0.68) while HCV infection prevalence increased from 81.6% (2002) to 88.2% (2004) (p = 0.07). No explanation was given by authors related to the changes seen in HIV and HCV infection prevalence seen among locations without NSP in place.
Lang Son Province Vietnam & Ning Ming County China
The "Cross-Border" intervention took place in the regions of Lang Son Province, Vietnam and Ning Ming County in the Guangxi province in China. The intervention involved packaged harm reduction services, including a pharmacy-based voucher program for acquiring clean needles/syringes along with clean injecting equipment and condoms. On average, 7,000 to 10,000 needles/syringes were distributed per month at each location, serving a population of approximately 3,000 PWID in each region. Three studies reported on changes in HIV prevalence in these locations, Hammett 2006
Hammett 2012
In Ning Ming, HIV prevalence decreased from 17% to 14% after 12 months, and then stabilized at 11% after 72 months (p = 0.003). In Lang Son, HIV prevalence decreased to 43% after 12 months and decreased further to 23% after 84 months (p < 0.001). When examining only new PWID, defined as injectors that had injected for three years or less, HIV incidence in Ning Ming decreased from 12/100 PY to 9/100 PY after 12 months and stabilized at 11/100 PY after 72 months. Among new PWID in Lang Son the HIV incidence decreased from 22/100 PY to 16/100 PY after 12 months and decreased further to 3/100 PY after 84 months (p < 0.001).
Tallinn Estonia
NSP was implemented in Estonia in 2003 with the majority of services provided in the capital city of Tallinn, where nearly 75% of the PWID in Estonia are located. The NSP serve a population of approximately 10,000 PWID and have increased needle/syringe distribution greatly since implementation, from 18,000 needles/syringes distributed in 2003 to over 770,000 by 2009.
Uusküla 2011
HIV prevalence in the entire sample decreased slightly from 54% (2005) to 50% (2009). However, when examining only new injectors, HIV prevalence decreased from 34.2% (2005) to 15.8% (2009) (p = 0.046); after controlling for age, gender, injection frequency and NSP use, the change in overall HIV prevalence among new injectors remained statistically significant (
Several injection-related behaviors were measured in the study among the PWID sample; during the study period, receptive sharing of needles/syringes decreased 5% and the percentage of injectors that utilized NSP increased from 44% in 2005 to 76% in 2009.
Chiang Rai Thailand
The NSP in Chiang Rai Province Thailand originally began in 1992 in three of the nine Akha hill tribe villages in northern Thailand. Five thousand needle and syringe kits were provided by the government for vaccination and were subsequently distributed among 46 PWID in three villages from 1992 to May 1994. During the period of evaluation, needles were not allowed to be distributed for the purposes of needle exchange; however, there was an agreement made that allowed for this small village to receive needles and syringes in response to the elevated number of new infections among PWID in the hill tribe villages. In 1995 a grant from the Australian government allowed implementation of NSP in all nine villages. The NSP served approximately 132 PWID and allowed up to 12 needles/syringes to be acquired per month for each PWID.
Gray 1998
Over the course of the study, the HIV prevalence among PWID decreased from 33% (1993) to 18% (1995–1996).
National surveillance report interventions
Islamic Republic of Iran
The first NSP in the Islamic Republic of Iran was established in 2003
The Center for Disease Management at the Iranian Ministry of Health reported national surveillance data on annual newly reported cases of HIV among PWID undergoing testing at surveillance sites from 1986 to 2007. The number of newly reported cases among PWID continued to increase through the late 1990s and early 2000s with 2332 cases in 2003, and a peak of 3145 new cases in 2004. However, with the implementation and scale-up of NSP services, the number of newly reported cases among PWID began to drop to 2,293 cases in 2005, 1,658 cases in 2006, and 426 cases in 2007.
In early 1997 NSP was first introduced in Lithuania via mobile and illegal underground needle/syringe distribution. In 2006 NSP was legalized in Lithuania, and by 2009, there were 12 NSP sites in Lithuania serving approximately 3,200 PWID. The number of needles/syringes distributed increased starting in 2006 and by 2008 313,000 needle/syringes were distributed to PWID, decreasing to 188,000 in 2009. No explanation was given by the report as to the reason for the decrease in distribution in the last year of data analysis.
Astrauskiene 2010
In 2005, Taiwan instituted NSP on a trial basis throughout the country. By 2006 NSP in Taiwan had ramped up to full-scale operation with a 900% increase in coverage of PWID during the first two years of operation. A total of 450,000 needles/syringes were distributed in the first year, expanding to nearly four million in 2007, serving approximately 60,000 PWID.
A 2010 Taiwan Center for Disease Control (CDC)
NSP programs in Vietnam were started as pilot projects in 1993, with major scale-up occurring in 2005 as a result of the HIV Prevention Project implemented by the World Bank. In 2006, HIV/AIDS law mandated harm reduction activities that included NSP, leading to expansion from 21 provinces in 2005 to over 60 provinces by 2009. During this same time period, the number of needles/syringes distributed increased from two million in 2006 to over 11 million in 2007, serving approximately 215,000 PWID.
Vietnam surveillance data among at risk groups collected newly reported HIV cases from 2005 through 2009, coinciding with the period of expanding NSP in the country
Before considering the substantive findings, it will be useful to consider limitations on the quantity and quality of the data on NSPs in low-and middle-income countries. As noted in the introduction, previous systematic reviews of NSPs in LMICs included only two programs, while we were able to locate data from 11 programs, despite stricter eligibility criteria such as biological measures of HIV or HCV as outcomes. Still, that we were able to obtain the needed information for only a modest number of NSP in LMICs raises concerns. Given our difficulties in finding data on NSPs in LMICs, we have to conclude that that the NSPs included in our systematic review probably do not reflect typical operations of NSPs in low/middle-income countries. As programs with better implementation are probably more likely to report data, it is likely that the data included in our review probably reflect NSPs with better reporting mechanisms, supportive policies, or program operations than "average."
The data for the programs included in this study often had considerable imprecision and variability. Coverage in terms of the percentage of PWID who were reached or the numbers of syringes exchanged per PWID per year was often quite imprecise, as the estimates of PWID in the local area often had very wide ranges, and the numbers of syringes exchanged was sometimes reported as a range rather than a simple count.
Another aspect of imprecision in the data comes from using changes in HIV and/or HCV infection prevalence and newly reported HIV cases among PWID as outcome measures. Changes in HIV or HCV infection incidence would be the most desirable outcome measure, but are quite difficult to measure for both practical and ethical reasons. An ethically conducted cohort study would need to provide good access to sterile injection equipment to subjects and thus may not reflect HIV or HCV infection incidence in the local PWID population. Estimating HIV incidence from HIV prevalence among new injectors requires the assumption new injectors were HIV seronegative when they began injecting, which is may not be valid if there is substantial sexual transmission in the local area. Changes in HIV/HCV co-infection prevalence reflect both changes in the rate of new infections and differential loss of HIV/HCV-infected versus HIV/HCV-uninfected persons in the local population. (It is likely that more HIV seropositives will be lost from the active injecting population than HIV-negatives due to HIV-related morbidity and mortality). Changes in the numbers of newly-diagnosed HIV infections among PWID also have limitations as an outcome measures. They may reflect changes in surveillance methods and even if the surveillance methods do not change, the time between when a new HIV infection occurs and when it is reported may be substantial and the reporting lag may itself change over time. We did not formally grade the quality of the data in the different studies, as there typically was not sufficient detail reported in the studies for differentiating data quality among these studies. It is our impression, however, that there was no relationship between the quality of the data and the size of the decline in HIV or HCV prevalence across the studies.
Additionally, most of the changes in HIV/HCV infection incidence or prevalence in the studies reported here also suffer from the lack of any comparison group.
All of these methodological limitations are likely to persist in assessing the effectiveness of large-scale NSP for HIV prevention among PWID. Communities are the appropriate unit of analysis for assessing implementation of high coverage NSP programs, so any studies with comparison groups would have to be very large and would likely be logistically complex. Also, given the current data on the effectiveness of NSPs, it would be unethical to fail to provide NSPs to PWID simply for the sake of conducting research.
Despite the limited quantity of data on NSPs in low-and middle-income countries, we do believe that the data presented here can be used to address three critical questions about NSPs in LMICs.
1. Is there a "critical coverage" level of syringe distribution and PWID in NSP to affect change in HIV or HCV infection incidence or prevalence? The numbers of syringes distributed per PWID per year varied greatly among the studies reported here, and there are only a modest number of studies. Nevertheless, the data presented in Table
2. What is the "causal lag" time period before a high coverage NSP will lead to changes in HIV incidence or prevalence in a population of PWID? With the exception of the Bangladesh studies, all of the studies reported here showed the changes in HIV or HCV infection incidence or prevalence occurring within relatively short time periods, typically 2 to 4 years. This does suggest that implementation of high coverage of PWID and sterile injection equipment may have effects within very short time periods
3. Is high-coverage of sterile injection equipment and PWID in NSP programs in LIMCs as effective as NSPs in high-income countries? A number of the studies reported here do show rather substantial reductions in HIV infection associated with the implementation of high coverage NSPs. These are most clearly seen in the studies that measured HIV incidence or estimated HIV incidence (through prevalence among new injectors) or used newly reported HIV cases. In the Estonia study, estimated HIV incidence among new injectors fell by half while in the Cross-Border studies (China and Vietnam), estimated HIV incidence among new injectors fell by approximately three quarters or more. Even in the Bangladesh study, where HIV incidence was stable over eight years at slightly over 1/100 person-years at risk, keeping incidence this low over such an extended period can be considered a prevention success.
For the NSP where newly reported HIV cases were used as an outcome measure, the reductions ranged from 30% to 93%. The data from Lithuania, however, showed a substantial increase in newly reported HIV cases in the last year of the study period, coincident with a reduction in syringes distributed during that year. There also has been a recent outbreak of HIV among PWID in Greece that was associated with low implementation of prevention services
Overall, the data in Table
With the possible exceptions of the estimated HIV prevalence in Guangxi province China
We conducted a systematic review of NSPs in low-and middle-income countries. The inclusion criteria included high coverage of at least 50% of local PWID participating in the program or a minimum of 10 syringes distributed per PWID per year, HIV and/or HCV biomarker outcome data, and data for pre and post high-coverage implementation of the NSP. We were able to locate the needed data for only 11 such NSPs. (Previous reviews had included only two of these NSPs). The data suggest that a minimum of 20 to 30 syringes per PWID per year may be needed to affect HIV and/or HCV transmission in a population of PWID. Reaching high coverage levels (between 20–30 syringes per PWID per year and at least 50% of the PWID population) for NSP is very likely to be followed by reductions in HIV and/or HCV infection in the local population of PWID
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
JF and SM conducted the review of the literature, extracted the pertinent data, and performed analysis of the individual study and national surveillance data; DDJ, JPF and HH wrote the first draft of the manuscript; HH and DDJ provided strategic advice and assisted with editing of the manuscript; DDJ supervised the project, and all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the organizations and/or agencies the authors are affiliated with.
This study was funded by the National Institutes of Health (R01 AI 083035–02). The review is conducted in parallel with a Cochrane Systematic Review on high income countries utilizing different inclusion criteria, but benefited from joint discussions between the two research teams. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the position of the National Institutes of Health, Beth Israel Medical Center, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or New York University.
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Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower will have sat down together in a quiet corner last night with a glass of something special and deservedly reflected on a job well done.
Strauss and Flower, England's captain and coach, have invested a huge amount of time, energy and emotion in this captivating Ashes series and the team's victory will continue to provide England's sports-mad but success-starved public with a huge amount of joy.
As a result of England's triumph, there will be millions of people and hundreds of companies who will be prepared to pay a significant sum of money to hear how the pair and their players planned and executed a remarkable, unexpected yet thoroughly-deserved triumph. For the players who have taken part in the series there is the potential to cash in.
For Strauss and Flower, the management of this situation potentially provides an even bigger challenge than defeating Ricky Ponting's side in the first place. It is fair to say the England cricket team, in cricketing terms, did not capitalise on its success in 2005. Yes, several members of Michael Vaughan's side became extremely wealthy on the back of the triumph but, it has to be said, it ultimately came at the expense of the quality of cricket the team played.
England's 2005 victory came as a result of two years hard work by Vaughan and Duncan Fletcher, the coach. During that period, the pair took control of the thoughts and focus of the players under their control and channelled them on to the team and what they could give to it to make it successful. When the players came together to celebrate it was entirely natural. They genuinely enjoyed each other's company and success and wanted to share in it.
The open-top bus ride around London and the gongs which followed changed everything and, no matter how hard Vaughan and Fletcher tried, the sensation never returned to that side. From that moment on, and in an attempt to capitalise on their achievement, the focus of many players turned 180 degrees. Instead of looking in and contemplating what they could give to the side, individuals began to look outwards, wondering what they could take from it. The result of the distraction was England winning just one of the five Test series that followed the 2005 Ashes. The shortcomings of the team were highlighted in humiliating fashion 18 months later when Andrew Flintoff's side were walloped 5-0 in Australia.
Six members of the 2005 Ashes winning side have survived to play in this series – Strauss, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen and Stephen Harmison – and it is to be hoped they have learnt from their previous experiences and can guide the current squad away from the path they went down.
The arrival of the Indian Premier League and the potential setting-up of other lucrative Twenty20 tournaments means keeping the side focused will be a tougher task for Strauss and Flower than it was for Vaughan and Fletcher, but in them England have two men who know what is important in life and possess the right principles.
The pair will celebrate in style but neither will be satisfied with what they have achieved . Each will be aware the team is not yet where they want it to be. This has been an intriguing series but its quality has been nowhere near as high as that of 2005 when Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Adam Gilchrist, Marcus Trescothick, Simon Jones and Vaughan were strutting their stuff. Had either England or Australia played like this against South Africa or India they would have been comprehensively beaten.
Strauss' experiences in the past four years should stand him in good stead for the challenges that lie ahead. The nature of the England captain means that he would have been one of the least affected by the fallout of 2005, yet his career during the period has been far from incident-free.
Strauss has had to endure being wrongly overlooked as England captain on two occasions. He has had to deal with being dropped, re-selected and then play several career-saving innings. Strauss' character has allowed him to overcome these trials and he will not tolerate players who become distracted and fail to pull their weight. Flower is a man with a similar outlook on life, and it is why the pair seem comfortable in each other's company.
The responsibility for setting the right example should come from the top – the England and Wales Cricket Board. The ECB's dealings with Sir Allen Stanford, the disgraced Texan billionaire, highlighted their eagerness to cash in on an opportunity. Like the players, it is to be hoped they have learnt from their mistakes, too.
Backlash Down Under: Australian press and commentators react to defeat
*"The Australian selectors have faced serious issues right through the series and they have not been solid. The selectors need to be made answerable at the end of this campaign." Former Australian opener Michael Slater
*"Not only did they [the selectors] handcuff Ponting at The Oval with four pacemen on a palpably dry pitch, but they also, once again, resorted to the failed ploy of expecting part-time spinners to do a specialist task." Ian Chappell
*"Forget all that nonsense about criticising Ponting's captaincy. He remains unequivocally the best player to lead the team." Malcolm Conn, Herald Sun
*"I really don't think that England deserve to win this year. This is hard for me to acknowledge, since I'm South African, and it's in my blood to hate anything Australian." Frost on www.cricket- blog.com
*"We've scored eight tons versus England's two. He [Ponting] must go as a captain – the only captain to lose the Ashes with the invincibles will become the only captain to lose two Ashes." virtualGaz on www.cricket-blog.com
*"England don't deserve to win the Ashes. They haven't scored enough centuries. Day one of the final Test said it all. England won the toss. They picked the best side while Australia may have got their side wrong. The bowlers performed modestly in the first session. England got the start they wanted. Australia were rattled. The wicket was flat. The ball was swinging a bit but hardly venomously. Ricky Ponting was chewing his nails and looked agitated. And still no English batsman could take control. Sorry but that's not good enough." Robert Craddock, Herald Sun
*"Andrew Flintoff had to produce something magnificent in his final Test, you just knew, and when he threw down the stumps to dismiss Australian skipper Ricky Ponting to end a defiant innings, the Oval faithful had their moment." Jamie Pandaram, The Age
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Joe Patchen
Joe Patchen was a racing horse foaled in Peabody, Kansas in 1889. His sire was Patchen Wilkes and his dame was Josephine Young. Though best remembered for siring the famous Dan Patch, Joe Patchen enjoyed a successful racing career of his own.
Racing career
A large-bodied horse with unusually long legs, Joe Patchen was a strong contender on half-mile tracks. Joe Patchen won 53% of the races in which he started, and finished second in 39%. He was unplaced (out of the top four) in only 3% of his races. Though his exact career winnings are unknown, estimates place them in excess of $50,000. Joe Patchen broke the record for a half-mile track in August, 1896, with a time of 2:05¼. This world record stood for seven years until his son Dan Patch lowered it to 2:04.
Patchen was trained by Harness Racing Hall of Fame trainer John Dickerson.
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Of Jason Kidd, Darienne Driver and Wisconsin's fall elections
What do Jason Kidd and Darienne Driver have in common?
And what's at stake for education in Wisconsin, especially Milwaukee, in the elections five months from now for governor and state legislators?
It may seem weird to try to tie these questions together, but it's mid-July and a good time for just thinking out loud a bit about what's going on around here.
Start with Jason Kidd, the new coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. The basketball team had the worst record in the NBA last season. Energy and general interest around the franchise had waned.
Who had high expectations for the Bucks? How many people really cared? Bring in new owners, a hot draft choice and the fast-action arrival of Kidd, with his superstar aura, and you've got a new atmosphere and a surge of higher expectations.
And Milwaukee Public Schools? The record of student achievement was actually slightly better last year but it is still deeply concerning. And energy and interest around the system are, in important ways, low.
Especially in the Wisconsin public at large, how many people have high expectations for MPS? How many really care? As of a few weeks ago, a superintendent with a mixed record was departing and the School Board appeared ready to bring in an old hand as acting chief for perhaps the next year.
Instead, the board picks someone young, relatively untested, but impressive: Darienne Driver, who came here two years ago from Philadelphia to be the "chief innovation officer" of MPS. She is regarded by people I've talked to as capable, smart, dedicated, personable, a rising player and, curiously enough, someone actually interested in innovation.
Both Kidd and Driver are not Milwaukee-style choices — you know, safe, well-established, strongly rooted veterans who won't shake things up.
In most cases, I wouldn't give too much thought to an interim superintendent. Accepting the job has sometimes seemed to reduce the chances of someone becoming the permanent MPS chief.
But Driver might be different. A lot about her (including a recently received doctorate from Harvard) says she's on track to be a big-city superintendent in the future.
Might it be that the future is at hand and it's in Milwaukee? Her interim position is a chance for her to show she's ready to run a big school system — she's had big jobs in Philadelphia and, before that, in the Atlanta area, but she's never been head of a system.
What doesn't Driver have in common with Kidd? (Height, yes, definitely height.) One big thing is that Kidd has bosses who want change and seem ready to back him wholeheartedly in making it.
Driver has the School Board. The board gets credit for picking her, but will it back her if she really wants change?
For example, Driver has had warmer relations with people involved in independent charter schools in Milwaukee than the board seems to desire.
As MPS leaders worked in recent months on ideas for turning around low performing schools, the administration (and I suspect Driver was involved) floated the possibility of turning some schools over to independent operators. That was quickly quashed by the board.
Election stakes high
Which brings us to the state elections. There will be more to say as November approaches, but let me suggest now that there's a lot at stake, even if education may not be the campaign issue that gets the most attention.
Regardless of who is elected governor, it is likely there will be strong Republican majorities in the Senate and Assembly, with fewer moderates in their ranks.
If Republican Gov. Scott Walker wins re-election, the state budget process in the first half of 2015 could bring major steps, including expansion of the now-small statewide private school voucher program.
For Milwaukee, it could mean legislation to take some low-performing schools away from MPS. Given the School Board's recent refusal to act on a request from St. Marcus Lutheran School to buy a vacant MPS building, it is likely legislation dealing with such buildings, which failed earlier this year, could be revived.
More dramatic steps related to governance of Milwaukee schools could gain life. Statewide, what would this scenario mean to initiatives such as the Common Core standards or overall school funding?
If Democratic challenger Mary Burke wins, that's a recipe for deadlock (assuming there would be those large Republican legislative majorities). Eventually, there would have to be an agreement on a state budget, but big change to the left or right would be unlikely. Burke would presumably favor higher state spending on education than Walker would, and she says she wants to erase the statewide voucher program.
There are people, even within the upper ranks of MPS, who think having an MPS superintendent who would be an advocate for bolder action would help with Madison politicians, regardless of who is governor. And there are people, also within the leadership of MPS, who think such calculations are useless and MPS and the teachers union should stick to their strong opposition to independent charters and vouchers.
All of which is to say, it's going to be interesting, come the spring of 2015. And it's going to be interesting to see how Driver fares and who will get the title of MPS superintendent down the road.
Both for basketball teams and, far more importantly, for schools, the bottom line when performance overall is weak is that everyone wants to see change for the better. Which means Kidd and Driver, the Bucks, MPS and all the other Milwaukee schools, all have big challenges and a lot to prove.
There are fresh leaders from outside the usual mold. Big action is coming. I sure hope all of this produces results worth cheering for.
Alan J. Borsuk is senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette University Law School. Reach him at email@example.com.
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Luxurious 5-Star Oceanfront Starfish Villa***on the Beach***Private Pool**(58 Reviews)
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- Minimum stay:5-7 nights
- Sleeps:6
- Bedrooms:3
- Bathrooms:3.5
- Property type:Villa
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
About the Property
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
Starfish Villa Was Featured In The June 2009 Issue Of The Acclaimed Travel Magazine,
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'It's the holy grail of villa rentals: A home smack on the beach, where your terrace is just a shell's throw from the sand and where the first thing you see when you sit up in bed in the morning is an unobstructed expanse of turquoise sea.'
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Experience a PREMIER, BEACHFRONT villa located in the Coral Beach Club on Dawn Beach in Dutch St. Maarten. 'The Starfish Villa' provides breathtaking ocean views, has one of the largest living areas(2400 sq ft indoor), and you will enjoy THE LARGEST OUTDOOR TERRACE AND POOL ON THE BEACH (VILLA STARFISH HAS A TOTAL OF 5,240 SQ FT!!!!). Our terrace is so spacious that it can easily handle 6 deep seated loungers, 4 deep seated chairs, large table for 8 with plenty of moving space. Imagine yourself waking up to a stunning sun rise, stepping across your terrace and into your sunken pool gazebo with the most comfortable upholstered cushions and pillows for your ultimate relaxation, while enjoying your morning coffee or tea. Maybe your journey continues with a morning stroll on the warming sands of the secluded Dawn Beach as you begin to plan your day in paradise. This spectacular, NEW 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom villa is waiting for you.
This villa is specifically designed for people who appreciate fine living, inspiring architecture and quality design. It is also designed with the island setting, climate of St. Maarten, and the qualities of life associated with the tropics…all emphasizing natural ventilation and light.
The 'Starfish Villa' offers your own private plunge pool; provides an expansive indoor and outdoor living area; designed with travertine stone flooring, high ceilings, ceiling fans, and central air conditioning throughout the villa for year round comfort. This villa boasts luxurious furnishings with a Caribbean flare that were specifically designed for our villa by a French interior designer; custom draperies with blackout liners; fully equipped gourmet kitchen; and you will be able to enjoy cable TV, wall mounted iPod docks, wireless internet, and a professionally designed sound system in the living area and all bedrooms. Enjoy the Caribbean sounds through your outdoor speakers while relaxing on your comfortable deep seated loungers. Also included are direct dial portable telephones and in-room safes.
THE 3, PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED MASTER BEDROOM SUITES: All bedrooms are spectacularly furnished with plantation style furnishings and include: king size beds with 16' mattress & super plush pillow tops, central air conditioning, ceiling fan, 32 inch flat screen television, surround sound system including in-ceiling mounted speakers, wall mounted IPod dock, desk, personal safe, spa robes, en-suite bathroom with Hansgrohe Rainshower System.
The living area offers a custom state-of-the-art professional Denon audio and visual component system featuring a 50 inch wall mounted plasma TV, Denon DVD player, 5.1 custom Boston Accoustics surround sound system with in-ceiling mounted speakers and separate subwoofer that truly makes your music and movies come alive, and Denon Ipod dock that supports all of the latest Ipod models.
It is elegantly decorated with plantation style furnishings designed for your comfort and enjoyment. The formal dining table offers seating for 8 persons. There are 4 counter stools surrounding the breakfast island in the kitchen area.
The fully equipped, gourmet Effe Ti Italian kitchen, features handpicked Viking kitchen appliances: including an electric cook top & oven, refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, dishwasher, microwave, and 32 bottle wine cooler. There are quartz kitchen counter-tops, stainless steel double-bowl deep kitchen sinks, and a full array of accessories & Cuisinart kitchen appliances to prepare that special gourmet meal. We will be happy to stock the villa with your personal grocery list upon request. A private chef is also available for your dining pleasure.
- Viking appliances
- 32 bottle wine cooler
- Travertine floors, inside and out
- Central air-conditioning throughout
- 9 1/2 feet ceilings throughout
- Large glass doors opening to the outside terrace areas, providing an outdoor ambiance indoors and maximum enjoyment of the constant trade winds
- Fully upholstered gazebo cushions
- Wall mounted 50' flat screen television with surround sound and DVD player in living room
- Wall mounted 32' flat screen televisions with surround sound in all bedrooms
- Outdoor patio speakers
- Surround sound in ceiling speakers in all rooms
- IPod dock in living room, and all bedrooms
- High-speed wireless internet and cable television
- Private washer and dryer
- Personal safes in each bedroom
- Spa Robes
- 24 hour security
- Concierge service for airport pickup, restaurant reservations, baby sitters, drivers for shopping, etc.
- Cribs available
- Personal chef available
- Outdoor Weber barbeque grill
- Maid service daily
- Onsite private gym
Keywords: Luxury Beachfront Property, Private Oceanfront Villa, Spectacular 5 Star Paradise
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Member since: 2009
Property Type
- Villa
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 6
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
- Chauffeur
- Concierge
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Staff
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Other Amenities
- THE SUMMARY OF OUR 5-STAR AMENITIES: - Viking appliances - 32 bottle wine cooler - Travertine floors, inside and out - Central air-conditioning throughout - 9 1/2 feet ceilings throughout - Large glass doors opening to the outside terrace areas, providing an outdoor ambiance indoors and maximum enjoyment of the constant trade winds - Fully upholstered gazebo cushions - Wall mounted 50" flat screen television with surround sound and DVD player in living room - Wall mounted 32" flat screen televisions with surround sound in all bedrooms - Outdoor patio speakers - Surround sound in ceiling speakers in all rooms - IPod dock in living room, and all bedrooms - High-speed wireless internet and cable television - Private washer and dryer - Personal safes in each bedroom - Spa Robes - 24 hour security - Concierge service for airport pickup, restaurant reservations, baby sitters, drivers for shopping, etc. - Cribs available - Personal chef available - Outdoor Weber barbeque...moreless
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Cinemas
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Nude Beach
- Restaurants
- Zoo
Local Services & Businesses
- Fitness Center
Leisure Activities
- Antiquing
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
Location Type
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Parasailing
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Dining
- Dining Area
- Seating for 10 people
- Air Conditioning:
- Broadband Access
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet:
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Catering Available:
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
Includes full wine cooler. Your villa can be stocked with your personal grocery list upon arrival by request...moreless
- Microwave
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Deck / Patio:
6 deep seating lounge chairs, 4 deep seating club chairs surrounding the outdoor coffee table, 8 chairs surrounding the outdoor dining table. Only the largest terrace like OURS, CAN HOLD ALL THIS FURNITURE!!!!...moreless
For when the sun becomes too much, walk down into the sunken covered gazebo. Have some shade, but you wont be sacrificing the tropical breeze or the million dollar views!...moreless
- Outdoor Grill
Pool / Spa
House Cleaning
- Housekeeper Included
RatesCurrency Conversion
|Weekend Night
|Monthly *
Low Season 2 Bedrooms 31% OFF
Apr 1 - Aug 31, 2017
5 night min stay
Low Season 2 Bedrooms 31% OFF
Nov 1 - Dec 18, 2017
5 night min stay
Holiday Season 3 Bedrooms Only
Dec 19 - Jan 5, 2018
7 night min stay
High Season 2 Bedrooms 27% OFF
Jan 6 - Apr 15, 2018
5 night min stay
Low Season 2 Bedrooms 30% OFF
Apr 16 - Dec 15, 2018
5 night min stay
My Standard Rate
5 night min stay
Additional information about rental rates
- Tax Rate 10%
***HIGH SEASON 27% DISCOUNT***Jan 6 - Apr 15, 2018***$1100/Night
***LOW SEASON 30% DISCOUNT***Apr 16 - Dec 15, 2018***$725/Night
***LOW SEASON 31% DISCOUNT***Apr 1 - Dec 18, 2017***$700/Night
Owner's cancellation policy:
100% refund for cancellations more than 60 days before check-in date.
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Westin Hotel less than 1 minute away with Casino, Spa, Fitness Center, fine dining. Also Starfish Villa guests have health club privileges at Coral Beach Club onsite. Boats leave for St Barts each day and can also catch ferry to Anguilla from French side. Nearby Captain Oliver's marina offers charters, boating and fishing experiences, etc. Two excellent restaurants right next door.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: I live every moment to the fullest, plan everything down to the smallest detail, and cherish all that I have before me. By noticing every painstaking detail and experiencing every comfort, you will understand that this is more than just your average villa. When you stay here at Starfish Villa, and gaze across the serene open ocean from your personal and private BEACHFRONT gazebo, it will sink in that this place is truly your home away from home!!
Why the Owner Chose Oyster Pond, Sint Maarten:
After we stepped off the cruise ship and boarded a taxi to spend the day at Dawn Beach, we knew we were in for something special. After we stuck our toes in the sand, we knew this was where we would want to be. From that moment on, we have worked to create a truly captivating vacation home that literally transports you to an exotic island paradise. Dawn Beach in St. Maarten is something that needs to be seen and experienced to be fully realized. This was an opportunity in a lifetime that has yet to disappoint and we would hope that you feel the same way on your vacation in our home!!
The Unique Benefits at this Villa:
We have taken our time to make sure that you will be transported to a lavish beachfront paradise the moment you step into the door. The only thing you will wish you had by the end of your stay.....was that you had more time to be pampered in pure bliss!!
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