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The Creatine Grave Yard
By Will Brink © 2009
Looks like another high tech form of creatine has got one foot planted firmly in the creatine grave yard. What is the creatine graveyard? Its where forms of creatine - other then monohydrate - go when either science has shown them inferior to monohydrate, and or its life cycle of hype has come to and end.
I refer specifically to creatine ethyl ester (CEE). As with the many high tech forms of creatine before it, all manner of claims were/are made about how superior it is to creatine monohydrate (CM). It always starts the same. First the company will invent a long list of negatives about CM such as poorly absorbed or causes bloat or is not stable and then goes onto claim their form of creatine has solved all those invented negatives. The problem is, the data already shows CM does not suffer from virtually any of the negatives they invent, nor do they show their form cures those negatives. Sellers of CCE for example claimed CEE was better absorbed and utilized vs. CM, and that has been shown to be nonsense. There have been several in vitro (test tube) studies pointing to the fact CEE is inferior to CM, but a recent study done in humans puts a final nail in the coffin as far as I am concerned. This study is titled The effects of creatine ethyl ester supplementation combined with heavy resistance training on body composition, muscle performance, and serum and muscle creatine levels The full study is public access and can be read here:
CEE Study
Warning, the abstract is confusing and not well written. If you read the full paper, its clearer. If you dont have the time or interest to read it, the take home is: although all subjects in this study (CEE vs. CM vs. Placebo) experienced approximately the same effects; they all had improvements in bodycomp and got stronger. Why? Because they used untrained subjects in the study. Thus, a drawback of this study was due to using untrained people, they couldnt differentiate between PL, CEE, and CM in terms of effects on bodycomp and strength within that time period as newbies always make fast progress in the beginning. No news there.
However, the study did achieve the essential point, which is it clearly showed the claims of CEE false: CEE had much higher creatinine levels and lower muscle creatine levels compared to CM in this study, thus, yet again, the claims by sellers of CEE that its superior to CM and that CM is poorly absorbed or causes bloat, or my favorite CM is not stable, etc are false. They also looked at changes in water compartments (CEE actually had a trend toward greater extra cellular water then CM BTW, so there goes that stupid no bloat claim for CEE ) and other issues claimed to make CEE superior, and it failed.
CEE is less stable then CM, increases creatinine to a much greater extent then CM, and is inferior for increasing muscle creatine levels to CM. This study is not perfect by any means, but when combined with what else exists, and the counter studies sellers of CEE offer (which is to say zero), well you dont have to be a scientist to see the writing on the wall there
CEE will be added to the creatine graveyard with a ton of others all claiming to be superior to CM which all started with big claims and now sit in the grave yard.
Two essential points about the grave yard before we get to that:
(1) Because they are in the grave yard does not mean they are worthless. Some forms, such as magnesium creatine chelate for example looked promising, but a head to head study with CM found it no better. Remember, another form does not have to show its the equal of CM, it has to show its superior to CM per its claims. Forms such as creatine pyruvate and many others on the list may be just as effective as CM, but not superior, so it comes down to cost. Others on the list have in fact been proven inferior to CM in studies, such as serum creatine, various liquid creatine versions, and now CEE. Serum creatine was all the rage a few years ago, and studies found not only was it inferior to CM in every respect, it contained virtually no creatine! Of course, there were still those on the various forums using bro logic with bro, I dont care what the studies say, it works like da bomb for me! posts, but I digress .Finally, other forms on the list simply lack any data at all to compare to CM. The companies selling these forms will routinely make claims of superiority with nadda for hard data to support them. Therefore, its impossible to really separate fact from fiction (i.e., marketing hype) to recommend them.
Me, I will use what has literally hundreds of studies to support its efficacy and safety over a form with zero data to support its claims of superiority over CM. Thus, they get put into the grave yard. Future studies may get them out of the graveyard, but I aint holding my breath
(2) CM is not perfect. Its not very soluble, and in about 30% of users, does not appear to work at all. At higher doses, generally above 3g-5g or so in a single dose, can cause stomach upset for some, among other small, but significant drawbacks for some users. Therefore, I am in favor of continued research into improved delivery technologies, improved forms of creatine, and so on. Im all for it, but as they say, dont piss on me and tell me its raining. In God we trust, everyone else must show data. Hard data talks, BS walks.
I could randomly take two forms from the list below, say dicreatine malate and creatine ethyl carbonate ester and make dicreatine malate creatine ethyl carbonate*, but would it be superior to CM? Unknown as there would be no data. I could just invent a bunch of unproven claims like others do and sell the stuff Do companies just invent a form of creatine for no other reason then it sound high tech? Hell, one company (BSN) is currently in court over one form they sell, called CEM3 or Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate which according to the charges does not exist and is impossible to manufacture! As I said, CM is not perfect and I am all for continued research into improved (vs. just different!) forms of creatine and or improved delivery technologies, but companies should do their due diligence on these products and stop with all the hype and CM bashing to sell unproven products.
So, without further delay, here is my current list for the creatine graveyard:
The Creatine Graveyard List:
Creatine ethyl ester (CEE)
creatine pyruvate
creatine taurinate
creatine ethyl ester malate
creatine ethyl carbonate ester
creatine gluconate
creatine malate
dicreatine malate
tricreatine malate
creatine citrate
tricreatine citrate
creatine phosphate
creatine alpha-ketoglutarate
creatine-6,8-thioctic Acid-ketoisocaproic Acid Calcium (CREAKIC)
creatine pyroglutamate
conjugated creatine (Con-Cret)
magnesium creatine chelate
creatine anhydrous
dicreatine orotate
tricreatine orotate
creatine alpha-amino butyrate
creatine HMB
titrated creatine
creatine serum
liquid creatine
glycocyamine (precursor)
creatinol-o-phosphate (analog)
* = for the sake of an example. I have no idea if such a form is chemically possible, nor do I care.


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Stagger fall segment tonight as we reported yesterday doesn't Secret Service agents are being investigated in a prostitution scandal you'll remember that occurred in Cartagena Colombia on -- Obama's recent trip there.
Well now forces that want to legalize prostitution are using the scandal to advance their agenda.
Where does -- bask in the director of the sex workers project of the urban justice center so what is the linkage between what you want legalized prostitution USA.
And the scandal and not -- Hannah.
Well I think it brings an interest in comparison.
In Cartagena and there is a system where the sex for had right she was able to serve her right she's able to go to the police when she.
-- -- suffered theft and in the United States my clients who are sex workers can never go to the police even when they suffer.
More extreme crimes like rape assault exploitation rights and its interest things.
All the prostitute in Colombia when the allegedly of course -- Secret Service guy wouldn't pay your fee.
Are right she wanted to -- of the quote was cash money.
I think guys -- -- out of the room she went to the cops because prostitution is legal.
There -- are part of fast right and then the police came and then the scandal erupted.
So you say that if prostitution were -- in America the ladies and some men who engage in that would not be victimized by people who don't pay them beat them off.
What do other bad things -- -- that's the main point here.
Well unfortunately under the criminal station system we do see that my clients are afraid to go to the police -- they are themselves victims of -- And for good reason my clients when they do try to report crimes are ridiculed -- ignored and I sometimes even arrested or -- themselves by the police.
I can understand that the police did don't put a top priority and ladies who are engaged in prostitution because it is a crime it's like a drug dealers -- -- -- get ripped off.
Get on there on say that's too bad don't deal drugs it's the same thing.
Theoretically from the police's point of view now my beef with legalizing prostitution is basically the same thing -- legalizing marijuana.
That it sends a message.
That this is okay.
And and I know he represents some of these ladies but it.
I think did that selling your body is.
Diminishes a human being it diminishes -- purse.
And it and it does it harm to them.
-- -- -- reporting over 35 years.
I've seen that almost a 100% of the time in this industry and I'm sure you have to do you really want.
To say it's okay to do this and that's what you would be doing by legalizing.
I think -- we would also be doing now is would be reducing all of the harms that sex workers currently face there would -- -- -- I agree I can't disagree there would be harm reduction.
All right because it could be policed pardon upon.
You could have standards and and and set.
But you would always have a segment of drug addicted prostitutes who couldn't get jobs -- legitimate brothels if they were legalized would be on street undercutting what you were trying to do.
But the message to society is saying look if you want to be a hookers go ahead and we of this society.
There's nothing wrong with it but there is there is something wrong -- it most of my clients are not choosing to -- sex work because -- that that is what they choose to do.
Most of my clients are have very few other opportunity will tell you how what do you mean they don't have opportunities this is America the land of opportunity.
It's unfortunate -- and I agree with you I wish that were true for all of my clients.
I had clients tell me why that isn't true though why isn't it true why why did they have to sell their bodies to make a living why can't they get a legitimate job like 99% of the population.
Well I'm I'm afraid that we it in the economy that we have today that is just not -- it's an 8% unemployment -- you can wait tables -- -- -- anytime you want in this city.
But tell me why they can't work industry -- want why do you address the other Kazaa I wanted to know why they can't work -- -- job.
There just aren't jobs and they are not as much economic opportunities are not much educational toys and prostitution in in the boom times has always been people who choose to do that come work.
Absolutely and we are interested in.
All of our clients those who do choose to use prostitution and those who don't have any I think it's harmful doing here and seeing to sell your money don't you think so.
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Had to keep on moving left with abt 10cm between me and the truck .
I suspect the truckie was thinking he'd scare you for riding outside of the bike lane, which you are entitled to do, and he clearly had two lanes at his disposal. i'd report him to the company he works for, he could and should have used the right hand lane IMO.
If you have photographic evidence, report to the truck company as well as police Traffic Watch on 131444 (24-hr). There is the term "overtaking without due care" and you might find a pertinent ARR (to remind police) at http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_reg/arr210
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Here are more pertinent quotes. Multiple State and Federal Government guidelines say to leave a minimum of one metre when overtaking cyclists.
1. Austroads, 2009, Guide to Road Design Part 3 Geometric Design, page 61: "Due to the side 'wind' force exerted on bicycle riders from heavy vehicles, roads should be designed to provide satisfactory clearances between the bicycle envelope and the vehicle". The recommended minimum clearance is one metre when the truck is travelling at 60 km/h.
2. http://www.sa.gov.au/upload/franchise/Transport,%20travel%20and%20m...
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Give cyclists plenty of room; a minimum of 1m clearance when overtaking
3. http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport,+travel+and+motoring/Cycling...
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It looks like you were overtaking a rider, while drafting behind another rider. And then when the guy in front moved back into the bike lane you decided to overtake him also.
I see this as a classic case of how we all take calculated risks when we leave home on our bike. We have calculated that based on the number of cyclists that head out every day, compared to the number that get hit by vehicles every day, is such that there is a good chance we will come home safely. We are basically placing our lives in the hands of car and truck drivers. We hope that on today's ride no half drugged, half drunk, half asleep, angry, distracted or plain incompetent driver literally crosses paths with us.
Another gamble we take is that when we lose concentration, or fail to use our rear view mirror to check cars/trucks coming from behind when overtaking, or just follow another rider in an overtake hoping that all will be OK, . . . . that everything in fact does turn out OK.
I think your video shows you faithfully following your mate, darting out into the car/truck lane for an overtake, and the truck driver having to quickly react and move his big truck over to the right to avoid hitting you. In this case you were lucky that the truckie was not at the end of a long drive and had his wits about him.
I did not watch the video on my PC because the last time I checked, could not download software to suit my hardware and software combination.
I think your video shows you faithfully following your mate, darting out into the car/truck lane for an overtake, and the truck driver having to quickly react and move his big truck over to the right to avoid hitting you. In this case you were lucky that the truckie was not at the end of a long drive and had his wits about him.
Even if that was the case the truck driver had no reason to cut back in like that.
Try VLC. Safari and Quicktime wont handle wmv format on my Mac but VLC will.
I don't thing the video gives enough information.
Another spin on the video could be.
A large truck like that doesn't come from nowhere.
When you changed lanes and cut off the truck you are extremely lucky there was no traffic in the right hand lane and he had some space on the road to swerve into.
while you say you had to keep moving to the left you are still not in the bike lane after the truck has past
Is it worth risking an injury for some Cat. 6 points?
If you even have to think about that question perhaps you should ask your wife, kids or parents to help you with the answer.
Its all about context....
15 riders doing tight rotations ....
truck with 2 lanes ....no traffic ....
Thanks for that clarification, the truckie should have been well aware of what was going on ahead of him on a straight wide road and moved into the right hand lane.
agree should have been obvious given large number of riders, I usually find its the males, especially in work vehicles that pass too closely
Are you suggesting that it is common sense that cyclists are so erratic and such incompetent road users that it should be expected that they will cut off motorists and so motorists should change lanes to prevent being hit by cyclists?
Or are you suggesting that any bitumen surface is a race track for cyclists and other road users should be forced to give way to them?
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After he got around to painting it, Managing Director of Sarasota Ballet's Mary Anne Servian caught wind and introduced Wolk to Director Iain Webb. In June 2012, Wolk finished his painting two of Sarasota Ballet's principal dancers, Victoria Hulland and Danielle Brown.
On Thursday, Jan. 10, Wolk opened his home and attached studio to friends and patrons of Sarasota Ballet for a showing of the results. A percentage of each piece sold will be donated to Sarasota Ballet.
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Interview Details Very lax hiring process, met with one manager who was very friendly there were no behavioral baed questions more of just a conversation getting to know me.
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Reason for Declining – Decided not interested in selling insurance
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I applied through college or university - interviewed at MassMutual in August 2013.
Interview Details First interview was on campus and was only about 15 minutes asking about myself. The next interview was more of an orientation and they gave a 3 hour presentation on what the company was about. It was informative and after there was a 20 minute interview getting to know me.
Interview Question – Pretty basic questions. Such as "why do you want to work for us?" Answer Question
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I applied online and the process took 4 days - interviewed at MassMutual in August 2013.
Interview Details 1st interview the managing director sells you the job. makes the job sound really good, doesn't tell you that its a sales job. Then you get a personality test. After that, they make you do a project 200 form in which they ask you to make a "prospect list" of 200 individuals and eventually sell to them yourself. This is what got me thinking about declining. 2nd interview Declined to Pursue. Its a sales job, not question about it. Wasn't willing to sell to friends and family to start out a "client base". Potential payout is very good however, but money wasn't enough to make me pursue. Most insurance jobs are the same. Stay away if you don't like sales, especially selling to friends and family.
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Reason for Declining – Project 200 List was a huge nail-biter.
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I applied through a recruiter and the process took 4+ weeks - interviewed at MassMutual in April 2013.
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There were 5 interviews I went through. Here's how it went.
Phone Interview: They asked me a bunch of questions about why I wanted to be in this industry. They gave me some information about the position. What they did. How a day is like as an advisor. Pretty informative discussion.
1st Interview. They dug in about what I did in the past and what my skills were like. Talked about what my plans were and found out more about the business. I got much more information at this interview too. I liked how they were detailed about the questions, yet very helpful with answering mine too. Very straight forward. They didn't dance around with what i wanted to know.
2nd Interview. Questions were harder. Got to know each other much more. At this point I felt like it was a really good fit for me because I knew what I was getting into.
3rd Interview. I was to do a business plan for this career. Took a lot of time, but it was really good. Made me learn about what I was getting into and more about myself. Made me visualize this industry a lot better. Really glad I did it not just for the interview but for myself too.
4th Interview. Probably the deepest interview in regards to getting to know my life. Business and personal stuff. Talked about what made me who I am today. Talked about what I wanted in the future. Got to really know more about the company. Felt really good about it.
Interview Question – Asking about my business plan for my future. Thought it might be easy to answer, but I never interviewed at a place where they cared about my personal lifestyle too. Too me I was thrown off, but I liked the fact that they cared about what my life goals were. Answer Question
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I applied online and interviewed at MassMutual.
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The entire interview was very easy. Basically if you are a likeable person and can pass through all of the behavioral interviews, you'll get it. The clincher is whether or not you have an established "natural" market in the bay area. You will need to bring in a book of about 200 people you can call. You will need their address, phone number, email, salary, life status, etc.... After that, you ask for referrals. Basically it's a ponzi scheme. If you're okay pushing and selling life insurance to your friends and friends' friends, go for it.
The base bay is 18,000 for the first year. After that, its purely commission basis.
Reason for Declining – Didn't feel comfortable bringing a book of information that many spammers would kill for. In addition, you won't learn much for the first year or so. Their training seemed to be all about memorizing a script.
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I applied online and the process took 1 week - interviewed at MassMutual.
Interview Details I had a phone interview with-in a few days of submitting my resume. Simple questions, getting to know you. Then scheduled an in-person interview. Nothing out of the ordinary or unexpected durring the process. Told me I needed to complete a personality test online and if I passed, then I would be called back for a 3rd and 4th interview. I did not pass the personality test. Not sure if I would have accepted the offer, seemed to heavy on commission and sales and how many contacts I have in the area.
Interview Question – Nothing unexpected for the in person interview Answer Question
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Interview Details Very easy interview process. This is a commission based sales position. All they are interested in is if you have basic math skills and if you are easy enough to be trained to make a sale. They would also want to know that you are very social and have plenty of contacts. The down side is that they dont pay until you get your licences which could be anywhere between 6-26 weeks. You have to pay for the study materials and the fees (about $ 250) and they reimburse you after you become a full time FPA.
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Answer Question
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I applied through a recruiter and the process took 3 weeks - interviewed at MassMutual in July 2012.
Interview Details The Interview was relaxed, important key is to show confidence even if you have no sales experience. Show your ability to learn and excel in sales through various activities you have done in the past. Be confident and present yourself in a outgoing way. Mass Mutual focuses on maintaining long lasting relationships and keeping clients with the company for all financial needs. Do your research on the company and brush up on your communication skills and you should be fine.
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I've been a video gamer since I can remember, completed countless titles on various formats and enjoy the challenge they provide, however I've discovered a new challenge, creating them.
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If there was any indication of where the United States is headed 2012 was by far the most auspicious omen for our future. From Hurricane Sandy, to mass shootings, to tornadoes and wild fires that tormented half the nation have literally transformed the landscape of America. But, there remains a more sinister realm of reality facing the American public today. A realm of reality that affects every United States citizen.
Never before has so many been forced to uproot from American soil finding that the American dream in America is dead. Where self serving bureaucrats are so openly contentious of the public they are supposed to serve have squashed the hopes and dreams of so many millions of Americans. This to the point that for millions their only hope for a future, any future at all, is far away from a country that has abandoned them.
It is as though a carefully orchestrated set of policies, laws, and even Supreme court decisions over the last half century have transformed American society into an ambiguous chameleon that constantly changes public opinion to meet the needs of public officials, corporate CEO's and Wall Street financiers. The great melting pot where people from around the world arrived in boatloads to pursue a better future, where that shinning beacon of hope was America. Now that beacon, that shinning light of hope has been extinguished by the flames of greed, apathy, and moral disintegration.
A mass exodus has ensued. Who can blame them? Their hopes, aspirations, and dreams have withered on the vine of lost opportunities. Where random acts of terror and violence are occurring more frequently. Where that upward mobility ladder is covered in grease applied by political expediency it's impossible to climb. Where liberties of man lay hidden by the shroud of injustice. Where moral virtue has been displaced. Yes! Fellow Americans the times they are a changing.
What lays ahead in 2013? That remains to be seen. Is there still hope things will turn around? The terror and mayhem of the past we hope will subside. The will of public officials to do the right thing and preserve the future for us all is yet another big question. The realization is that when so many have actually found better opportunities elsewhere more questions still arise. Especially, about the empathy toward the majority of Americas by the powers that be.
If 2013 is a repeat of 2012 and all indications point to more of the same, the gravity of the United States future is precariously in doubt. A new day, a new year is about to commence. I for one have been troubled by the past. The years of corruption have already taken their toll. Already in place are those who lie in wait to reap rewards for keeping the status quo. It is possible to alter the course we are headed. But, so far there have been no course deviations toward that brighter future. Sure, their have been much rhetoric form the powers that be that change is heading our way. But, the actions taken so far have proved most futile and the exodus only continues. Finding that beacon of hope where America stood tall now it is in other countries where that shinning light guides their way.
A very sad commentary for today. When so many find refuge in foreign lands, when so many are shunned by their own country, when so many are abandoned by set policies, regulations, and laws that only favor a few are realizing that their hopes and dreams will never be fulfilled. It is as though those who first came ashore at Ellis Island seeking a better future today thousands have left and are continuing to leave a country who really has lost it's way. The evolution of the United States has almost come full circle. The image of he United States in the eyes of the rest of the world has now become tarnished. It is but a shadow of the power and mystic that prevailed for so long. Is it too late to turn back the clock? There again, I am so reminded of a most relevant quote " I am the master of my fate I am the captain of my soul" pretty much sums up America's destiny. The future of American society lies within all of us.


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So, after 32 years of living a miserable life and that everybody thinks they have murdered their own daughter, Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton and her ex-husband Michael Chamberlain were able to clear their names.
A coroner said that Azaria was taken and killed by a dingo. If it were true, then the parents have suffered a lot due to the loss of their daughter and the criticisms they receive from people around them for 32 years.
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Barry schoolgirl to become a UK ambassador in Japan (From Barry And District News)
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Barry schoolgirl to become a UK ambassador in Japan
12:00pm Sunday 28th October 2012 in News By Sharon Harris
A BARRY schoolgirl is all set to become a UK and European Union ambassador in Japan - accompanied by mum while dad makes do with takeaway at home!
Former Colcot primary pupil Leah Ellis-Roberts and mum Susan Ellis will jet off to Kyoto in the Far East after the then year ten pupil won a UK-wide school Panasonic Eco-Diary competition by completing a half-term project which caught the judges' eyes.
The now year 7 Bryn Hafren pupil scooped a 40" television set for her former school, a professional art set and certificate for herself.
She will be one of the European Union member state school pupil contingent to engage in a presentation and take part in the world finals staged by technology gurus Panasonic on their home territory on November 6.
The all-expenses paid trip will last four days.
But while Leah, an eco committee member last school year, and Susan take in Japan's sights next month, dad Stephen 'Snowy' Roberts will wallow and indulge in sushi and saki in Barry.
Eleven-year-old Leah said her winning words and diagrams - which had taken her a week to complete - had focused on saving energy, water, planting trees, pollution and the mantra of reducing, reusing and recycling and she had been surprised and happy when she discovered she had won.
Dad Snowy said Colcot's deputy head teacher had told them of Leah's win, but they had had to keep the exact details of the prize secret until a final assembly.
He said: "We are proud of her representing the UK."
Susan, 47, said: "We tried to keep it to ourselves, but it was so hard.
"I don't even win an argument.
"Things like this don't happen to people like us.
"We are really looking forward to going."
Leah's winning work this summer went on public display at the Eisteddfod in Llandow and Leah and Susan are taking some small Barry, Wales and UK themed gifts to thank their Panasonic hosts.
Deputy headteacher Mark Ellis said the school was extremely proud of Leah's achievement and that the school had established a link with Panasonic through the Eco-Council and the children decided to place the competition as one of their priorities for the year.
He said: "Children from Year 3 to 6 took part in the Eco-Diary competition and this involved learning about the environment and completing written and art work based on environmental issues and the ways that we can help out.
"The standard within the entire school was extremely high and Leah along with three other children were selected to represent Wales in the national finals.
"These three children were awarded runners up prizes and each received an art set.
"We are so proud of Leah and all of the children who entered the competition and we hope she has an amazing time in Japan.
"We have forged very strong links with Panasonic and will definitely be entering the competition again next year."
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WelcomeLocated on the Columbia River, near the town of Washougal, Washington, the 1,049-acre Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge consists of historic riverine floodplain habitat, semi-permanent wetlands, cottonwood-dominated riparian corridors, pastures, and remnant stands of Oregon white oak. The refuge lies partly within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and has been designated as the location for a "Gateway to the Gorge" visitor center. No funding for the Gateway/visitor center has been secured, however, the refuge opened the Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail in June 2009 for your enjoyment. These facilities offer parking, kiosks, trail, restrooms and other visitor amenities. Current EventsThe Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards is a Friends organization helping to preserve and maintain the Steigerwald Lake, Pierce, and Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuges. This organization also offers current events and numerous volunteer opportunities. To learn more or become a member please visit: Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards. Volunteers NeededFor more information, please click on the link Get Involved in
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Firefighters from across Wisconsin gathered in Wisconsin Rapids, Saturday, October 13, to honor those dedicated to saving others.
The public was invited to the Final Alarm Ceremony, which was held at Lincoln High School's Performing Arts Center instead of the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial because of the rain.
This year the WSFM, Inc. will be celebrating the lives and honoring the families of three firefighters who have died in the Line-of-Duty since the 2011 ceremony.
Lieutenant Jamison Kampmeyer, Colby F.D.
Captain John Colbert, Birchwood F.D.
Firefighter Robert Wojczulis, Milwaukee County F.D.
Saturday's ceremony included the playing of bag pipes and the ring of a bell between the readings of each fallen fire fighter's name, further saluting their sacrifice.
The names of the three firefighters honored in this years ceremony, along with the names of 24 other fallen Wisconsin firefighters, have been added to the wall of the memorial in Ben Hansen Park.
Governor Walker also proclaimed October 13th, 2012 State Firefighters Memorial Day.
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Hello am just new to Rough Guides forum although not to Rough Guides I have been using them as prefered reference whilst traveling for years Am contemplating a trip ,mostly likely 6 months to Spain ,Portugal and Morocco. As i,ve been to Northern Spain but never south of Toledo i would like to find a site for accomodation rental [or staying on a farm] around Costa del Sol My Aunt had a small apartment in Mabella for many years till she passed away and its now been sold So a two to four month stay in that area is my desire Thanks any assistance apreciated
I always find HomeAway.co.uk and AirBnB.com good places to look for self-catering accommodation. There's usually a great choice of European properties on both sites, so I doubt you'd have problems finding somewhere in or around the Costa del Sol, especially as so may ex-pats have property over there that they rent out for most of the year.
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Have AirBnB.com in my travel ref. favorites but HomeAway.co.uk is a site i,ve not used So with what i have and what you have supplied me I have the tools to plan/execute Thanks for your input
Or how about wwoof – do you want to do any work at all? My friends stayed on an organic farm in return for a few hours work each day and they loved it.


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More Then He Bargained For - Let me start by saying that I love my husband , and that I became his strap-on mistress after he was caught online by my friend viewing domination **** with her husband.
Early on it was obvious to me that he was embarrassed at his own enjoyment of...
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The Gown Part 3 - Shown to the front door and walked back into the dress shop there awaiting was the proprietor that set this whole thing in motion. She stood there smiling. "So Beautiful! So lady like."
Liza handed her back what looked like a card, I didn't think much of it...
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Induction 7 - We are given new lingerie to wear. Mine is such a pretty shade of pink, the panties pale pink and white lace at the legs and waist, the bra decorated with delicate white flowers picked out in lace on the cups. Then chained again and marched into what looks like a...
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I've always had a soft spot for men in women's clothes. I didn't realized until I got older what forced feminization was. I began looking into it and reading stories and whatnot and realized I immensely enjoyed the idea. I tend to like the more BDSM-oriented aspect...
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I wasn't...
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Sep 21, 2012
Forced Out - Final Chapter - I was so focused on everything else, I almost forgot about his friend's **** in my mouth. Wanting to get out of there I began sucking it harder. I was soon rewarded with the warm feeling of his *** hitting the back of my throat. I pulled back which...
19 Responses
Feb 23, 2012
How My Husband Became My Girlfriend--part 1 - Preface: It seems that for many, Forced Feminization involves some sort of violent act against a man, which in turn transforms him into something less than a man, i.e. a woman. What if instead, Forced Feminization involved taking a...
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Jan 28
Sissys Apply! - Hello sissy *******!
If you are a sissy and are looking for a strong young man witch an 8 inch **** to dominate your sissy clitty hole and your sissy mouth then i am the daddy for you!
I love to humiliate and degrade my little sissy slaves and will show you no...
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Nov 5
I thought I'd reflect on another shopping incident I had some time ago. I was speaking to a friend and was reminded about it. I was in either Wal-Mart or K-Mart and went down an aisle I believe in house wares. Right at the beginning of the aisle there was a woman about 30 ish...
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My First Makeover To Woman - I first set up a meeting in summer of 2012 with jess. I met her on line at first . Then we texted back n forth for a week or two. Then we decided to meet in york pa. I told her what my goals were and she eagarly wanted to help. So we both met at...
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Nov 8
I am a 15 year old and I wished someone would forced me to dress as a girl.I love wearing girls clothes so much,but I feel like if someone forced me to it'd be a million times better.Does anyone around my age wanna chat sometimes?
Dec 3
Aunt Donna, Part Two - Part Two:
It was about dinner time, so I put on pants and a long tee shirts, hoping to reduce the chance mom or dad would catch a peek at my pantyhose waistband or even worse, the black thong over them. I had been tempted to take them off, and hopefully...
Nov 6
Top To Sexy Sissy Males - I have to admit that once I was exposed to the idea of males enduring Forced Feminization, my interest in genetic girls almost completely disappeared! I am a married male but I have not had sex, nor wanted sex with my sexy wife since I 'discovered' how...
28 Responses
Sep 12, 2012
I Have To Wear Diapers And Granny Panties - Most of the time i am in diapers and "rubber pants" (as my MommyWife calls them) because i am partially incontinent, and because she likes me in them all of the time (as in 24/7) because she says i am more docile and compliant and...
Nov 11
i was awoken by a bang and thud some swearing and giggles, the bedroom door was flung open and there stood Dianne,
sorry my dear did we wake you, oh well never mind you just lay still while we move the furniture around, Emily appeared, came over to me and...
2 Responses
Oct 28
Forced Out - Part 3 - He told me it was okay and not to fight it. I resisted, but he pulled me into one of the bathroom stalls and began reaching under my skirt. My **** was still hard as a rock and I was unable to get it to go down. I told him that this was just a game my wife...
9 Responses
Feb 23, 2012
Aunt Donna, Part Four - Part Four:
As soon as I had recovered from my post-orgasmic daze, I scurried off to the shower. Just as Aunt Donna had requested, I shaved off all my body hair. I wasn't quite sure why though. I wasn't all that hairy, and my pubes were already shaved...
2 Responses
Nov 7
My First Time As A Girl - well i first started dressing as a girl when i told my first boyfriend i liked crossdressing , well on hearing this he got me to dress up and made me go out to the shops in my wig dress and heels ,which was such a turn on . after that he made me go to...
20 Responses
Feb 22, 2012
His Erection Couldn'T Be Hidden. - My daughter's boyfriend is very tall and masculine, but I couldn't help but notice the way he handled my my panties and blushed when I caught him when we were folding the laundry. I'm a lot older than him, and I wear old fashioned cotton panties...
3 Responses
Oct 26
Site For Good Stories - Here is a website with feminization themed stories. www.stardustr.us. I love stories of feminization, forced or consensual. I also imagine I'm the one getting feminized. I've been enthralled with the fantasy of changing completely into a woman since...
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Jun 5, 2012
The Plumber - I called the plumber for a backed up toilet and was pleased when a young, tan boyish man in jeans and an olive-green work shirt came to the door. The name "Jeff" was stitched on his pocket. He was working in the bathroom, but instead of seeing the usual "plumber's...
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Jan 25
Finale - PART 9
next and final day again dressed up and made up especially for Emily, i allowed them in and again we all went to the bedroom,
Susan fetched out the strap on and the bags of panties, after sniffing the panties Emily began to lubricate my bum she was not at all...
5 Responses
Oct 30
Dianne left me and went upstairs she returned with my jeans, shirt and boots, i hurriedly rushed to the bathroom and washed the make up of my face ******** out of the dress and heels, and put my man clothes on,
i returned to Dianne, the first thing she did was...
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Oct 24
How I Became A Sissy **** Sucker Part 2 - After my wife Lisa caught me partially dressed that night and I confessed that I had developed a cross dressing obsession, she grilled me several times with many questions.
She wanted to know where I went when I was dressed. I told her I...
16 Responses
Dec 18, 2012
My Cuckolded Sissy Husbands Feminization - True Story! - Hi my name is Ranya and I have been married to Bill for 15 years now. I love my husband dearly but our sex life was never that great due to his really small penis which would slip out constantly whenever we tried to...
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Jan 30, 2010
Sophia..cd For Public Viewing (step 1) - I caught my younger brother,on my camcorder,dressed in my clothes ,AND , touching me while I was sleeping .At least he was gentle caressing my boobies and fingering my coochie ,cause I didn't wake up , too much wine.From now on I'll...
41 Responses
Aug 27, 2012
Easter - I guess my story starts 2 years ago. It started off as a normal Easter Sunday. Just like every year my family and I were at my grandma and grandpa house. All of my cousins where there just like every year but this year was going to be different. I have an older cousin...
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Feb 13
Induction 5 - Our line was marched along a corridor. We found it easier to walk as we got used to the heels and I found myself enjoying watching the way the trainee in front of me was moving his hips in a feminine way, his *** giving a little wiggle as he walked, his buttocks...
4 Responses
Nov 9
A First For Me And Her Too! Dedicated To A Friend? Part One -
My friend (Ll) and I were talking one day about forced feminization and how at first she thought it to be perverse yet became quite aroused after thinking about it over time. I confessed to her as well how I had...
6 Responses
Mar 14, 2010
Part Two, - PART 2
my place or yours she asked
yours i said,
she wrapped her arms around my waist and said lets go then,
i had no choice but to wrap my arm around her shoulder, just like lovers out for a walk, we went the long way round to her home a two bedroom flat, the...
1 Response
Oct 22
The Gown Credit Ellen - The first time I saw it in the window, I thought I was dreaming, never before had I seen such a lovely dress. Pink in its splendor, a gown that one would see a princess wearing. Standing there on a sunny day on the sidewalk in front of the store front, I...
1 Response
Oct 26
Jess' S Makeover , Part 3 - Now that lydia, sarah, jess , and"steph" decided to head back to the room jes and I arranged, it became quite apparent jess had something more planned . She stated to me in the car now since u began your transformation today, u will complete it my...
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Nov 9
The Gown Part 2 - Panic had onset and there I was in full female lingerie in the back of a dress shop, never mind that I had forgotten that the woman removed every article of my own clothing. The front door bells rang out and the voice implicated the nice lady that there was a...
1 Response
Oct 26
Aunt Donna, Part One - Aunt Donna's Pantyhose Pervert
I had just returned home from college for the summer. No sooner did I get unpacked, that my mother informed me that Aunt Donna was coming to stay for a couple of weeks. My heart almost skipped a beat at the news. Now...
Nov 6
One Long Weekend - This is my first time writing so honest feedback would be nice...
I decided to go visit my college girlfriend for an extended weekend. I packed light, a couple of t-shirts, socks and a toothbrush. As I wasn't wearing underwear at the time no need to pack...
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Jul 12, 2012
Forced To Be A Girl - When i was about 10 or 11 i was sent to this behavioral heath place for kids. My parents said i acted up to much and thay didn't know what else to do. i was only there on night but it changed my life. the guy who was over my unit that night was an x drill...
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May 11
Caught Red Pantied - I am asked by my boss lady to go to her house and move some boxes of junk out of her walk-in closet for her. I get there and she let's me in a few minutes later she gets a phone call from her best friend to come over to her house that she had gotten her...
9 Responses
Nov 20, 2012
Forced Out - Part 1 - My wife has been dating around for years. She loves the feel of different ***** and I enjoy watching her with other men.
Recently, she decided it would be fun to put me in a chastity. She said it was only temporary and if I didn't like it, she'd take it off...
27 Responses
Feb 17, 2012
i went for a meal the next morning at a cafe, i saw Emily at a table on her own so i went and joined her,
we hugged and kissed then we sat down, she had nearly eaten her breakfast, i ordered mine as the waitress moved away she said to me ,
something is...
Oct 26
My Feminization By My Stepsister's Girlfriends - My stepsister had a tall girl friend with long legs, and straight black hair. She was drop dead gorgeous, and would dress in black tight fitting short dresses or miniskirts that showed off her beautiful body along with high heels...
12 Responses
Mar 25
Exquisite Surrender - He stood naked in front of her, his head down, embarrassed and ashamed.
"Won't you let me at least try, I'm sure I could manage if you help me, you know... if you get me...
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Aug 21
Forced By My Sister - It happened when I was 15. I had just gotten back from school when I remembered no one would be a home until late a night. "This is my opportunity!" I thought. I have always loved to cross dress, and I haven't told anyone yet. So when ever I get the chance...
8 Responses
Mar 7
Aunt Donna, Part Three - Part Three
I awoke the next morning around 10 am, with the sun blaring in my eyes. I was slightly chilly because….where did my covers go? As I turned over, there was Aunt Donna, sitting at the edge of my bed. She was wearing nude hose, with a slight...
1 Response
Nov 6
Forced Out - Part 2 - My first thought was, I'm not going anywhere, but back to the bedroom and change. My wife suggested an area known for its gay bars. I immediately said no. I have to draw the line somewhere. She said if I didn't get into the car, they were going without me...
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Feb 18, 2012


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There are few more immediately likeable European capitals than LISBON (Lisboa). A lively place, it remains in some ways curiously provincial, rooted as much in the 1920s as the 2000s. Wooden trams clank up outrageous gradients, past mosaic pavements, Art Nouveau cafés and the medieval quarter of Alfama, which hangs below the city's São Jorge castle. The city invested heavily for Expo 98 and the 2004 European Football Championships, reclaiming rundown docks and improving communication links, and today it combines an easy-going, human pace and scale, with a vibrant, cosmopolitan identity.
The city has a huge amount of historic interest. The Great Earthquake of 1755 (followed by a tidal wave and fire) destroyed most of the grandest buildings, but frantic reconstruction led to many impressive new palaces and churches, as well as the street grid pattern spanning the seven hills of Lisbon. Several buildings from Portugal's golden age survived the quake – notably the Castelo de São Jorge and the Monastery of Jerónimos at Belém. Contemporary sights include the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, with its superb collections of ancient and modern art.
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The city on Seven Hills, the birthplace of Fado, a maze of dark and narrow streets that dates back for centuries, and now one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the European continent, Lisbon is like no other place on earth. Europe's westernmost capital city is prized for its seamless mixture of tradition and modernity, where the past and the future all come together in brilliant unity. From Alfama, to the Parque das Nações , to the historical district and the new and thriving business district, Lisbon, while a city of contrasts, is more importantly a city of balance. With a history as rich as its traditional cuisine, it's no surprise that Lisbon keeps travelers coming back for more.
The oldest part of the city is Alfama, which contains many tourist attractions. Steeped with old world charm, a leisurely tour on the old trams in this part of the city is an experience of a lifetime. The Castelo de S.Jorge , which was won back from the Moors in 1143, is a must in the itinerary for history buffs. This area of the city, with typical narrow streets and traditional architecture, has a unique and friendly atmosphere. Those who visit Portugal will certainly notice and enjoy the hospitality of the Portuguese people, which in itself is an attraction of the city.
Barrio Alto
Bairro Alto is one of the areas of the city with a great nightlife. Here you will find a large number of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. The downtown area of Baixa is traditionally a commercial area, where a number of shops can be found, including popular souvenir shops. The extension of the Baixa, the famous Avenida da Liberdade , mirrors that commercial tradition with a haute couture flair, with many of the best international brands such as Armani, Louis Vuitton, and Trussardi represented on this charismatic avenue.
In Belem, near the Tagus River, you'll find a variety of monuments and leisure areas. In the 14th and 15th Centuries, the Torre de Belem was the departure point for many historical expeditions that set off in search of new worlds. Other beautiful monuments dedicated to Portuguese explorers can also be found in this vicinity. The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos are two such monuments that are definitely worth a visit. Another area attraction is the Centro Cultural de Belem, otherwise known as the CCB, which accommodates many international art exhibits and events. Also located at the CCB is the Museu Berardo, which has some of the world's most renowned pieces of modern art. Just some of the artists who have their works on display are Dali, Picasso, Warhol, Pollock, and countless others, making this museum a must-see attraction. Close by, you will also find the Docas area, which is great for a scenic stroll through the neighborhood.
City Center
The center of the city, apart from being Lisbon's business and commercial core, also contains many landmarks and shopping locations. The very convenient subway network can take you anywhere in a matter of minutes. Take some time to appreciate the local artists' art and sculptures in the underground stations.
The residential districts of the city sometimes provide the most interesting sightseeing, and even some exciting surprises. If you haven't already done enough shopping, the Benfica area contains the Centro Comercial Colombo . Filled with endless entertaining options and a vast array of shops, this mall is one of the biggest on the Iberian Peninsula.
Outside the City
The towns near Lisbon are just as interesting to visit, and offer sights that cannot be found in the city. West of the city is beautiful Cascais, a coastal town with a large number of beaches. Cascais's rich history is evidenced by the wealth of historical landmarks and attractions in the area. To the south, Costa da Caparica, a fishing village, also has wonderful beaches and allows you to see what a traditional Portuguese fishing village is like.
Even though Portugal is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the atmosphere is still typically Mediterranean and the boisterous nightlife is not necessarily surprising, given the Portuguese penchant for chatting and drinking in bars at any given opportunity. The real culture of Lisboa is in the streets; the people are used to going to bars, drinking and talking until late at night. But be warned: although clubs don't normally open until 11pm, it's best to arrive before midnight as entrance fees increase with the size of the crowd.
Barrio Alto
In Bairro Alto, there is a wide choice of bars and restaurants. Here, the restaurants are small and welcoming. You can dine in some good restaurants such as Bota Alta. If you want to visit a nightclub with a wide variety of music genres that you can dance the night away to, Incognito lives up to its name with its sign-less entrance. There are also more modern clubs such as Frágil which is a fun venue for both gay and straight revelers.
In Alfama/Mouraria, the oldest area in Lisbon, you can have dinner and appreciate Fado in restaurants such as Parreirinha de Alfama . Later at night, you can go to some taverns or to the rather expensive, very popular, but extremely selective club, Lux-Frágil , which is rumored to be one of the best clubs in Lisbon. Parque das Nações also remains a favorite haunt.
In Rato, you will find many good restaurants, including the excellent Conventual , built in an ancient convent, and the Cafe São Bento . After dinner, if you want to have a drink, it is better to move on somewhere else.
Parque das Nações
In the eastern part of Lisbon is the Parque das Nações , the site upon which the last world exposition of the century was held. This spacious place is now full of bars and restaurants and is another district to visit when you want to paint the town red but on a more casual note than Docas. For dining, if you're ready to spend more than just a pretty penny on a meal, Capricciosa is a great choice to try some fine seafood and Italian fare. But if drinking is the main attraction when you dine, then Clube Cais has a plethora of beers and has a great dancing atmosphere. And after dinner, the fun can continue because bars and clubs are aplenty.
Campo Pequeno
In Campo Pequeno, the restaurants are more modest but still offer quality food. Our choice would be O Funil .
Alcântara/Avenida 24 de Julho
In Alcântara/Avenida 24 de Julho, the atmosphere is quite lively. This area also has many bars and nightclubs. Try Blues Cafe , or the Speakeasy . If you are a bit peckish after leaving the nightclubs, buy a hot dog in the caravans that stand along the avenue or enjoy a hot cinnamon bun.
Estoril/Costa do Sol
Fifteen miles from Lisbon is the Costa do Sol. Cascais, a fishing village which has many good restaurants, like Restaurante Visconde da Luz and the Cervejaria Luz Mar . In Estoril, you can dine at the Sentinela da Noite . Then, after dinner, try your luck at the Casino Estoril . In the summer, you can have a drink in the bars close to the beach. There is also Nuts Club , the most frequented nightclub in Cascais. In Guincho, three miles from Cascais, you can dine in some luxury restaurants like Portal da Guia or the Fortaleza do Guincho . Most bars are located near the beach and have terraces, like the Bar do Guincho .
Lisbon is located in the estuary of the River Tagus, and is linked to the other bank by two bridges. The Ponte 25 de Abril is one of the biggest bridges in Europe and appears similar to the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco. As for the inhabitants, Lisbon is known for the characteristically warm and friendly locals.
Alfama is the oldest and most historic district in Lisbon, and throughout the little becos or alleyways you will find historic homes and ancient dwellings that make this evident. Here is where you will find the Castelo de São Jorge which rests upon one of the more daunting hills in the city. Also in the area you will also find the historic churches of Santo Estêvão and São Vicente alongside the Se Cathedral which all offer a glimpse into the religious pomp and circumstance. This district also contains many places to see a Fado show, although many locals say that they are too tourist oriented; try to find a place that is run by the Fado artists themselves for more authenticity. Furthermore, if you happen to be lucky enough to be in the city during the festival of Santo António, usually held in mid-June, this district comes alive as street vendors, impromptu musical acts and culinary delights will all please. The entire district sometimes resembles what an old Alcaçaria (marketplace) would look like, where you can almost hear ancient traders in the bazaar.
Bairro Alto
Located nearby the neighborhoods of Encarnação and Santa Catarina lies the Bairro Alto or "High Neighborhood" due to its picturesque setting on top of one of Lisbon's many hills. This neighborhood is an eclectic bag of locales, where you can find antique shops alongside others with a decidedly more modern flair, and although the area has seen some degradation over the years, it is still a popular place to come and see authentic Fado and has an upbeat nightlife for other events. For excellent views of the city, take the Elevador da Glória to the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara and enjoy a quasi bird's-eye view of Lisbon and its environs. Also of particular interest is the Museu e Igreja de São Roque , a treasure trove of religious art and fervor during the age of discovery. In the past, this neighborhood was filled with houses of prostitution, gambling dens and other sordid places, but today just as with most parts of Lisbon, the archaic mingles with the contemporary.
If you take the subway and get out at the Baixa-Chiado stop, you will then enter one of the most beautiful and historic neighborhoods in the city. Filled with historic restaurants and museums, there is no doubt that the visitor will want to stay in this area and explore. To start, enjoy some bica (espresso) at the Cafe a Brasileira . Then for some high class entertainment, you could catch a show at the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos (the only opera house in the city) or the Companhia Teatral do Chiado where you can appreciate the color and flair from this contemporary dance company. For those travelers with a more educational proclivity, you can head to the Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea (National Museum of Modern Art) and the Museu do Chiado , as both contain magnificent works. For a leisurely stroll, in this neighborhood you will also find the Largo do Carmo which is a beautiful square filled with Jacaranda trees and their resplendent purple leaves, also nearby is the Convento do Carmo, destroyed by the earthquake of 1755 and now hosts the city's archeological museum, the Museu Arqueológico do Carmo. In the area of Baixa, you will find many historical monuments and buildings alongside many elegant shops and boutiques. This is the only place in Lisbon that has a linear layout of streets, designed and planned by the Marquês de Pombal after the earthquake in 1755 destroyed every other previous edifice. Stroll down the Rua Augusta from the Rossio metro stop until the Praça do Comercio , an area that witnessed the grandeur and decadence during the reign of Portuguese kings for two centuries. The Baixa Pombalina as this district is also known was declared a World Heritage site in 2004, and considering the variety of modernity and tradition, this is a definite must-see while in the capital. After all this, head down to the Restaurante Chapitô , a place with international as well as traditional dishes and also functions as a circus school.
Praça da Espanha to Rossio
At the Praça de Espanha metro station you can visit the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and the adjacent wide green areas of the eponymously named park. And since you are already there, why not go to Centro de Arte Moderna Jose de Azeredo Perdigão as well?
Further south, in the Parque Eduardo VII you will have the opportunity to see beautiful displays that feature the ubiquitous azulejos (decorative tiles) which represent the major Portuguese discoveries. At the north end of the park, it provides spectacular views of the Avenida da Liberdade and the magnificent structures all around. At the bottom of the park, you will see the monument to Lisboa's benevolent patriarch, Marquês de Pombal; it was he who almost single-handedly reconstructed the city after the quake. You can then walk down the Avenida da República through the center all the way down to Rossio, a square that is truly the heart of the city. Stop by the Cafe Nicola for some coffee and a pastel de natas a delectable little pastry before making the trip across town to the historic district of Belem.
Grab the tram at the Cais do Sodre to the wondrous district of Belem, this neighborhood is where the religious, economic and political power of Portugal was during the Descobrimentos. Spend a day along the Tagus River and you will be surprised at the many things it has to offer. With a view of the south bank areas of Santos and Almada, as well as the magnificent Ponte 25 de Abril . Belem is one of the most visted places in Lisbon, and if you find cars interesting, visit the Museu Nacional dos Coches . If more museums is what you desire, before coming to Belem, visit the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga , situated in Janelas Verdes . In this museum you find a vast collection of paintings from the 16th century, ceramics and goldsmith pieces, among others. The museum also has a variety of international and national art between 12th and 19th Centuries. When you arrive to the Mercado Municipal 24 de Julho (at night it is an area extremely full of people frequenting the numerous bars and discos in the area), use the public transportation mentioned above in order to get to Belem. Once you arrive in Belem, the first thing you will see is the massive Mosteiro dos Jerónimos , a limestone edifice that houses the tombs of the famed explorer Vasco da Gama and the literary heavyweight, Luis de Camões. Right next door is the Fundação Centro Cultural de Belem , a cultural factory which presents all kinds of entertainment, from musicals to art expos. From here, cross the street on one of the overpasses to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos , a huge sculpture representing a ship with all the Portuguese greats, Vasco da Gama, João Gonçalves Zarco and many others. The statue itself is quite massive and inside you can visit the top of the monument which has marvelous views of the entire city, even though it is a little further west from the center. Further west, take a stroll down to the Torre de Belem , which marks the point from which Portuguese sailors departed on their way to discover Brazil and the sea route to India. This veritable monument built in 1551 to protect the city and to hold prisoners. Visit the terrace and you will have an impressive view above Lisbon and the Tagus River.
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