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After a few months hiatus from my blog between moving, starting two new jobs, a concussion and wedding planning, I am ready to update you.
I sustained a concussion back in June while playing summer hockey (not competitive hockey either) when I crashed into the end boards after scoring a goal.
I suffered from post-concussion symptoms for over three months, had to miss two full weeks of work from my part time job and another one and a half weeks from my full time job.
Only three weeks ago was I able to get back on the ice for the first time; since I was trying to find a winter team to play on and that was when they had their tryout.
I wasn't supposed to get back onto the ice that quickly, without first spending weeks in the gym getting closer to being allowed to participate in a non contact practice.
I attended an exhibition game and only managed to play three shifts in the first period before hanging up my skates because the headaches and dizziness were coming back.
A week later, a second team had their last tryout so I had to get back on the ice again so this other coach could see me skate. I managed to participate in 35 minutes of the drills and another 15 minutes of scrimmaging before I decided to leave that practice early too.
After that tryout, I felt some of the post-concussion symptoms for a few days and once they were gone I went to the gym for a cardio session on the elliptical.
I was asked to attend a rec level exhibition game a few days later, so another coach could see me skate, which was my first full game back. I had a bit of a headache and some dizziness right after, but it went away within the hour and didn't come back.
The next day I went to an Intermediate A tryout, which was a full out practice. I haven't had a full practice in over 4 years, let alone 3 months following a concussion and no gym time, so I didn't expect it to go over very well.
I had to take a break halfway through the skate for 10 minutes, and had a bit of a headache afterwards again that went away within the hour.
This past week I managed to get to the gym, finally, on Wednesday after feeling a little under the weather. It was my first huge workout since sustaining the concussion.
I ran 1.6 miles in 18 minutes followed by 30 minutes of strength training, including push-ups, lunges, squats, planks, crunches, bench presses, dips and pull-ups.
I felt AMAZING after the workout and wanted to spend another hour working out but knew I shouldn't push it.
Sunday I was back on the ice again for a second skate with the Intermediate A team and it was awesome! I had no dizziness and no headaches throughout the practice, including after taking a huge collision with another player on the ice.
Now I am ready to get back into the best shape of my life so I can have a great hockey season while preparing for ball hockey in the summer.
Tonight I will be starting the 6 month workout program in the New Rules of Lifting for Women.
I will be blogging about the program along the way, including some before and after photos with updates after each stage of the program.
I am doing this program to regain the muscle I lost and then some, and improve my hockey game. Weight loss is not the ultimate goal; I should actually gain some weight with the added muscle.
To start, here are my stats as of October 1, 2012:
Weight: 124.8 pounds
Chest: 33 inches
Waist: 25.7 inches
Hips: 36 inches
One thigh: 20.6 inches
One arm: 9.8 inches
Here are "before" photos that I took this morning upon waking up: A front profile view and a side profile view, showing the obliques and my calf muscles.
Some more "before" photos from this morning. Another front view, and a side view showing my arm muscle definition:
Upon completion of stage 1 of the workout program (takes about 6-8 weeks to complete) I will post a blog with updated photos.
I apologize to all my readers who were expecting content on the Montreal Canadiens, but with the season locked out, I had to find something else to write about. I hope you find my journey through this program just as interesting!


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By AMY WALTER ( @amyewalter ), Elizabeth Hartfield ( @lizhartfield ) and Chris Good ( @c_good )
The events in Newtown, which have shattered the hearts of a nation and cast a pall over what is normally "the most wonderful time of the year," have upended the political calendar as well.
Suddenly, the "drama" of falling off the fiscal cliff looks less scary. The wrangling over tax rates and cuts seems petty. The stakes seem so small compared to the bigger questions surrounding this tragedy and the others that have come before it: why does this keep happening and why can't we as a country seem to do anything to stop it?
Perhaps, however, these awful events will help spur the two sides to take action on avoiding the cliff.
After a week where the two sides looked as intractable as ever, weekend discussions suggest compromise and action. ( http://abcn.ws/UKlBZ2)
It remains to be seen, however, if the spirit of compromise will find its way into the more difficult discussions ahead on hot button issues like gun control, mental health services and the pervasiveness of violent games and media.
Will the impetus to tackle these fade as we move through the calendar? Or will this event be the tragedy that finally dictates serious action?
One thing is sure. If the murder of 20 children does not spur the country to action - nothing will.
GOV. MALLOY: U.S. NEEDS A NEW APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH. Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy appeared on "This Week," telling ABC's George Stephanopoulos that the U.S. needs a "very different approach" to mental health: "We also do put a great deal of credence and importance, I should say, on mental health. I think our country needs to step it up quite a bit in that regard. We need to reach out to families that are in crisis. And it appears that there was a crisis in this family. They need to know that there are resources there. But having said all of that, this family had the - had the resources personally to - to handle the situation, by all appearances. But, you know, these are - these are difficult issues. I think our nation needs to take a very different approach to mental health, and we need to speak about it more honestly, just as we need to do other things." WATCH: http://abcn.ws/WhFuLO
CHAFFETZ: GUN DEBATE SHOULD FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH. Appearing on ABC's "This Week" roundtable, Utah GOP Rep. Jason Chaffetz called for a focus on mental health in gun control. "there are prohibitions on lots of - gun rules are - are very stringent. … I want to look at anything that we think will solve all the problems, but we have to, I think, look at the mental health aspect," Chaffetz said. "I'm a conceal carry permit-holder. I own a Glock 23. I've got a shotgun. I'm not the person you need to worry about. And there are millions of Americans who deal with this properly. It's our Second Amendment right to do so. But we have to look at the mental health access that these people have." WATCH: http://abcn.ws/XysDA9
ABC'S RICK KLEIN: "We must change," President Obama declared last night. It's clear from his tone, mien, and emotion that the president already has. His larger task will be bringing the nation - starting with its Congress, perhaps - along with him. The fact that an address that did not include the word "gun" was taken by so many as an assault on the Second Amendment tells you much of what you need to know about the gun-control stalemate in this country: The two sides don't speak the same language. Actually, there haven't even been two effective "sides" for two decades, since the last time any major gun law could emerge out of Washington. That may be the political impact of Sandy Hook, long before we talk about signing ceremonies and the like: It will be possible, maybe imperative, to have a national debate about guns again.
ADAM LANZA AND HIS MOTHER VISITED GUN RANGE. ABC's Jack Date and Pierre Thomas report: ABC News has learned that both the shooter and his mother spent time at an area gun range. An ATF spokesperson tells ABC News investigators have determined Adam Lanza did visit a gun range, but they have not determined whether he shot there. Investigators have also learned the mother visited a gun range on multiple occasions, but they have not determined if the son was with her during those visits, the spokesperson said.
POLITICAL PUNCH: THE OBAMA-NETANYAHU RELATIONSHIP. In the latest installment of "Political Punch," ABC's Jake Tapper gets the inside story of President Obama's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren. "I'll tell you that the relationship is friendly, is frank, sometimes it's funny," says Oren. "That doesn't mean we've agreed on everything." http://yhoo.it/12vhzbp
NRA SILENT AFTER NEWTOWN SHOOTING. ABC's Josh Haskell reports: Groups and lawmakers in favor of stricter gun laws haven't wasted any time speaking out following the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., but the pro-gun National Rifle Association has been silent. The NRA, which frequently communicates through social media, hasn't tweeted since before the shooting and its Facebook page has been taken down, a day after the group boasted of reaching 1.7 million "likes." On Thursday, a tweet went out from the NRA's official account saying: "@NRA "Did you hear? Our #facebook page reached 1.7 million "likes" today! Thanks for being a friend!" http://abcn.ws/UX43XJ
PHOTO: OBAMA HOLDS GRANDDAUGHTER OF SANDY HOOK PRINCIPAL. ABC's Jake Tapper reports that the photo has surfaced on Twitter, apparently from President Obama's private meetings with Sandy Hook families. From the Twitter feed of Cristina Hassinger, daughter of Principal Dawn Hochsprung: http://t.co/YDU88x3O
HILLARY CLINTON FAINTS, SUFFERS CONCUSSION. ABC's Dana Hughes reported Saturday: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suffered a concussion earlier this week after she hit her head when she fainted because of dehydration from a stomach virus, a Clinton aide said today in a statement. "She has been recovering at home and will continue to be monitored regularly by her doctors," Deputy Assistant Secretary Philippe Reines said. "At their recommendation, she will continue to work from home next week, staying in regular contact with Department and other officials. She is looking forward to being back in the office soon." No ambulance was called and she was not hospitalized, according to a state department official. Clinton was supposed to travel to North Africa last week and then to the United Arab Emirates at the beginning of the week, but cancelled her trip due to illness. http://abcn.ws/VLphZf
KERRY TO BE NOMINATED AS SECRETARY OF STATE. ABC's Jake Tapper reported Saturday night: Sources tell ABC News that President Obama has decided that he will nominate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., to be secretary of State. For a variety of reasons including the finalization of the process, other pending Cabinet decisions, and-more immediately-the national reaction to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the news will not be announced in the next few days. http://abcn.ws/VLphZf
WASHINGTON QUIET ON GUN CONTROL. Politico's Jonathan Allen writes: "Friday's rampage in Newtown, Conn., doesn't appear to have moved many lawmakers any closer to writing new gun laws. Instead, only the fiercest gun-control advocates in the House and Senate are urging change-many looking to President Barack Obama to build public support for new laws so that it becomes more politically risky for Republicans and pro-gun Democrats to stand in their way. … there's little reason for congressional gun-control advocates to believe this tragedy will spark a rush to legislate. When Democrats controlled both houses of Congress and the White House from January 2009 to January 2011, they didn't reauthorize the assault weapons ban or put any other gun laws on the books. Party leaders have been afraid of a potential political backlash against culturally conservative swing-state Democrats, some of whom want to keep the National Rifle Association in their camp - or at least on the sidelines." http://politi.co/R1P4Qf
DEMS DIVIDED OVER FISCAL CLIFF? The L.A. Times' Christi Parsons, Michael A. Memoli and Kathleen Hennessey report: "The Democratic fault lines were apparent last week. More than 80 Democrats signed a letter to Obama urging him not to agree to a deal that would raise the eligibility age for Medicare. Obama had moved in that direction last year in a failed attempt to craft a "grand bargain" with Boehner, considering an increase phased in over time. 'It will do great harm to our economy and millions of seniors to raise the Medicare eligibility age or enact other significant cost-shifting alternatives,' the lawmakers wrote. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) was blunt. 'Don't even think about raising the Medicare age,' she said at a news conference Thursday, a day after an opinion piece she wrote appeared in USA Today. Pelosi left little wiggle room for the president, writing that raising the eligibility age 'betrays the bedrock promise of Medicare.'" http://lat.ms/R1PhCY
MICHIGAN LAW SHOWS GOP SWAY IN STATES. The New York Times' Nicholas Confessore and Monica Davey report: "The lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder, who is also a Republican, rapidly approved the legislation and delivered a body blow to the labor movement. Yet much of the groundwork for the quick victory was laid months and years before by a loose network of donors, strategists and conservative political groups that has sought to win Republican control of legislatures around the country and limit unions' political power. Their bet: that money invested in local elections would yield concrete policy victories that could not be had in Washington. Where the big-spending conservative groups active in this year's presidential race had little to show for their millions of dollars, the state efforts were strikingly successful." http://nyti.ms/12jVKwi
FLACKS FOR FLACKS. Tonight marks the second annual Flacks for Flacks Who Wear Flak Jackets- a fundraiser supporting military PAOs serving abroad. The event takes place tonight at Bullfeathers on Capitol Hill from 6-8 pm. A $25 donation gets you in the door, and helps send gifts and supplies overseas.
@Sen_JoeManchin: This awful massacre has changed where we go from here. Our conversation should move beyond dialogue.
@feliciasonmez: Same Joe Manchin who took aim (literally) at cap-and-trade bill in '10 Senate TV ad: ?http://wapo.st/bKd4lY
@postpolitics: ?#FactChecker: Do concealed-weapon laws result in less crime? ?http://wapo.st/ZCN1FT
@ChadPergram: Both House & Senate back today. Out since Thursday. Senate begins debate on $ 60.4 billion emergency bill for Hurricans ?#Sandy
@thehill: Dukakis seen as possible Senate replacement if Kerry nominated for secretary of State ?http://bit.ly/VLmVd6 by ?@alexanderbolton

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Sanchez banged up again in Jets loss
By the time Mark Sanchez made his way to the podium, a red welt had formed under his right eye and stretched across the bridge of the Jets quarterback's nose.
There was no in-game snack on the sidelines for Sanchez this time at the Coliseum. He was having enough trouble just trying to breathe correctly after getting hit in the face and wasn't even sure who smacked him.
"I have no idea," said Sanchez after passing for a career-high 369 yards and two touchdowns in the Jets 34-24 loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. "I just came off the sideline and my nose was killing me."
He was going to have X-rays to see if his nose was broken. It has been a rough start for Sanchez, who was tested for a concussion after the opening win against Dallas, and bruised his right arm against Jacksonville last week.
This time, Sanchez wasn't the only one hurting in New York's locker room.
Cornerback Antonio Cromartie, who drew four penalties and committed a costly turnover when he fumbled away a kickoff return late in the third quarter, suffered a rib injury and was taken for X-rays. The team had no immediate word on his condition.
The Jets defense could probably use some help, too, after giving up 234 rushing yards and blowing a 17-7 lead.
"I've never had that happen I don't think in my life, but it just happened," New York coach Rex Ryan said. "This thing stings, there's no question. You have 439 yards on offense and you lose the game. It's unbelievable."
Darren McFadden bullied the Jets on the ground and Raiders bloodied Sanchez in a most satisfying victory in their home opener.
McFadden ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns as part of the most productive rushing day against New York since Ryan took over as coach in 2009.
"McFadden is always a threat to anybody's defense," Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said. "He crushed us today. It was the little things that we didn't focus on that caused us to fall behind, and we didn't catch up."
Denarius Moore scored on a 23-yard reverse and Michael Bush added a 1-yard TD run 42 seconds later as the Raiders (2-1) took control in a dizzying span beginning late in the third quarter to hand the Jets (2-1) their first loss.
Sanchez had a much rougher second trip to Oakland in his career, getting bloodied on one of Oakland's four second-half sacks and needing a visor to protect a cut on his face. It was a far different end than his game here two years ago, when he was caught on camera eating a hot dog on the sideline in the closing minutes of a 38-0 victory that was the most lopsided home loss in Raiders history.
Ryan was miffed no penalty was called when Sanchez got hurt.
"He took a shot in the face, wasn't called, so it must have been in the shoulder," Ryan said. "But something happened to his face."
Sanchez completed 27 of 43 passes, cutting Oakland's lead to 31-24 with a 16-yard pass to Plaxico Burress with 5:33 remaining. He also ran for one touchdown and had a second overturned by replay in the final minute, ending New York's last gasp.
But a week after blowing a game defensively in the second half in Buffalo, the Raiders never gave New York a chance at a comeback. Campbell scrambled 10 yards for a first down and found Bush for a 28-yard gain after buying time with his feet to set up Sebastian Janikowski's 49-yard field goal with 2:32 left to ice it.
"We all had our hand in this," Sanchez said. "We had momentum on our side, we let them hang around at halftime then they came and knocked us around a little in the third quarter."
Campbell was 18 for 27 for 156 yards, but the Raiders won this game on the ground, putting up the most yards rushing (234) and the third-most points in a game against the Ryan-led Jets.
After Chimdi Chekwa broke up a fourth-down pass to Burress, Oakland used some trickery to go 63 yards in four plays to take a 24-17 lead in the final minute of the third quarter. The first deception came on a halfback option to McFadden. He wanted to throw back to Campbell, but that was covered so he ran 27 yards instead, faking a pass about 8 yards down the field.
On the next play, Moore took a reverse that the Jets appeared to have stopped. But Moore cut upfield to elude David Harris and Samson Satele flattened Jim Leonhard with a block, springing Moore for the touchdown that made it 24-17.
After coach Hue Jackson urged on the rare sellout crowd on the ensuing kickoff, Cromartie mishandled the short kick and Taiwan Jones recovered the fumble at the 13. Bush scored from 1 yard out two plays later to make it 31-17 one play into the fourth quarter.
The Raiders showed no hangover from last week's second-half collapse against Buffalo. They took just five plays to drive 76 yards for the opening score against the Jets, with tight end Kevin Boss making a 28-yard catch in his Oakland debut to set up McFadden's 2-yard run.
The Jets responded with the next 17 points as Sanchez took advantage of a secondary missing injured starting cornerback Chris Johnson (groin) and safety Michael Huff (head) and Tomlinson once again bewildered the Raiders.
Tomlinson broke a tackle from Rolando McClain and took a short pass 74 yards down to the 1 to set up Sanchez's 1-yard TD run. Tomlinson then beat linebacker Quentin Groves on a slant for an 18-yard score that made it 14-7. That was Tomlinson's 160th career touchdown, including 26 against the Raiders, joining Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith in that exclusive club.
The Jets led by 10 before McFadden bolted around left end for a 70-yard run that doubled the longest against them since 1998.


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Portugal is a relatively small country which shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. Although small in size, Portugal is a popular tourist destination, with an influx of visitors arriving in the country each year. Lisbon, the capital, is built on seven hills stretching along the River Tagus and is one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Crammed with history and character, it can easily be explored on foot. Perhaps take a stroll along the waterfront to take in some fantastic sights such as Belem Tower. Why not then explore the Alfama district for a closer look at Lisbon's charming culture and spectacular views?
If it's the beach you are after then the Algarve coast offers clean, sun drenched beaches with picturesque ports and modern marinas. With many resorts offering a range of activities such as hiking, cycling, surfing and golf, you'll surely find something to suit your taste.
For those wishing to avoid the crowds, northern Portugal is a hidden gem and relatively undiscovered by tourists. You can find deserted beaches, even in August, with countless picturesque villages and small charming hotels for you to unwind and relax in. It is of course impossible to visit Portugal without feasting on some local cuisine: why not try sopa de marisco a soup of shellfish cooked in wine, or chicken piri piri, a hot favourite flavoured with chilli oil.
- Currency: Euro
- Time Zone: GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October
- Language: Portuguese
- Telephone Services: Country Code: +351 International Access Code: 00
- Emergency Numbers: Ambulance, Fire and Police all: 112
In the south, summers are warm with very little rain. High temperatures are moderated by a constant breeze in the coastal areas. Winters can be wet and cold, particularly in the northern and west coastal regions. There are often warm sunny days in spring and autumn, this is also a great time to visit as resorts are less crowded and some hotels offer cheaper rates.
Things to see and do
Lisbon, the lively capital, is crammed with character. One of the most famous landmarks is Belem Tower, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally built in the 16th century to serve as a fortress, this should definitely feature on your itinerary. For a closer look at Lisbon's culture you need to explore the smaller districts including the Alfama Quarter. Here you will find the fifth century Sao Jorge Castle which is famous for its hill-top vantage point and fantastic panoramic views.
Why not spend a day on the banks of the Tagus and view the stately Royal Palace overlooking the river? This picturesque medieval part of the city is definitely worth a visit, a maze of 17th-century lanes and mosaic-decorated pavements with many restaurants, bars and cafés to whet your appetite.
Nightlife in Lisbon can be found in the Bairro Alto district where clubs are open until around 3am, with many attracting top international DJs. After this head to the waterfront for massive nightclubs that stay open till the sun comes up. Don't be surprised if you arrive in a nightclub at midnight and it's empty, it's not that everyone has gone home – they haven't even come out yet. The Portuguese like to party late – but to make up for it they party long!
A Lisbon Card is worth purchasing if you plan to explore the city, it entitles you to complimentary use of the public transport system in Lisbon and free entrance at various attractions and museums, plus reductions at several restaurants and shops.
To the west of Lisbon lies the picturesque coastal resorts of Cascais and Estoril. Only 15 miles away you'll find the cosmopolitan resort of Cascais, where you can see boats and fishermens' nets on the bay, a modern marina, and elegant palaces. The windy beach here is not ideal for sunbathing but if you are an experienced windsurfer you will love the strong coastal winds, but this is a 'veterans' only' hot-spot.
Estoril is also a popular tourist spot offering a golf course, racing track and the beautiful Santo Antonio Church. Further inland, you'll find Sintra with mansions, parks and palaces. Why not hike up to Moorish Castle for spectacular views of the Lisbon Coast?
Head east from Lisbon into the Alentejo district of Portugal for a feel of rustic country life. Roman ruins, walled villages featuring local bullfights, fine wines and excellent cuisine feature in what seems like a different country to Lisbon. The walled township of Estremoz for example enjoys a spectacular setting high on a rocky mountain. Located on the border with Spain and steeped in a bloody history, this medieval outpost is still inhabited today – to see the sun set beyond the plunging ramparts is worth a few hours of travel alone.
The Algarve's sun soaked beaches receive more visitors than the rest of the country. Tourists are attracted by miles of clean sandy beaches and some of the best golf courses in Europe; the Algarve has long been a favourite holiday destination. Popular spots include Albufeira and Vilamoura, which are bustling resorts with top class facilities and cosmopolitan marinas.
Amongst delicious fresh seafood, the local restaurants serve up British food and beer in pints – which perhaps gives you a clear indication of the type of clientele here – and many backpackers prefer to stay away. The larger resorts can become rather over crowded in the summer, however this long stretch of coast does contain some quieter, tucked away hotspots too.
Portugal can also be extremely beautiful in winter time. The Serra de Estrela Natural Park includes the highest mountain in Portugal, Torre, which boasts a huge 1993 metres. This park is one of Portugal's most scenic areas with quaint villages, alpine meadows and glacial lakes.
TAP Air Portugal is the country's main airline and has scheduled flights to more than 50 international destinations. SATA run services between Lisbon, Faro, Madeira, Porto Santo, Oporto and the Azores. Charter flights are also available. The airline for the Azores is SATA which operates its Air Acores service between the various islands.
Portugal offers a vast network of trains covering the whole country. The 'Alfa Pendular' trains offer the most comfortable and fastest rail link between Lisbon and the Algarve. CP – Caminhos de ferro Portugueses, the Portuguese railway company also offer international train services to Madrid and Paris.
If there is no train there is bound to be a bus. Lisbon's main bus station is the Gare do Oriente, next to Parque das Naçöes which also has a railway and metro station. Travel agents can sell you bus tickets in advance but if you plan to buy from the company ticket office at the main terminal allow plenty of time before you depart. In summer it is a good idea to reserve at least a day in advance for the Algarve. There are four daily departures from Lisbon for Oporto and the Algarve, while towns closer to the capital have a more frequent service.
Lisbon and Orporto have underground systems which operate between 6am and 1am. Lisbon's underground is called Metropolitano and has gradually been extended in recent years. Oporto's underground operates on five lines and is the newer of the two. It is important to note that in Portugal rail travel is often cheaper and faster than travelling by bus.
Trams operate in all major cities and a tram ride in Lisbon provides a great opportunity to see the city. There are regular coach services which operate between Portugal's main towns and cities, and bus services operate to the east and west. Though relatively cheap and reliable they can become very crowded in peak seasons. For independent travellers, why not hire a car to explore the country. Compare prices and book Portugal Car Hire here.
There are a wide range of accommodation options in Portugal. Hotels are classified with 1 to 5 stars depending on the quality of their facilities and location. Please note during low season many hotels offer substantial reductions.
The 'Pousadas' are a network of inns which are housed in historic buildings such as castles and palaces. They have been designed to give visitors a more 'authentic' stay and a knowledge of the cultural traditions of different regions of the country. Some feature activities like cooking and handicrafts. For more information on accommodation with a difference check out www.pousadas.pt.
For those wanting a more independent choice of accommodation, apartment hotels are ideal and most offer self-catering facilities. There are also many camping sites and caravan parks all over Portugal. Many have facilities including swimming pools, supermarkets and restaurants. Most sites (excluding those marked with a 'P') are for public use and depending on the facilities and services they provide, they are classified from 1 to 4 stars.
Youth hostels are available throughout the countryside, coastal areas and towns. They provide the cheapest form of accommodation in Portugal. Other options, such as villas for large groups of people are worth checking out as they can also represent good value for money.
There are no health risks attached with travelling to Portugal. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is necessary for entry for anyone travelling from an infected area and destined for the Azores or Madeira.
Health facilities are good and free or reduced cost treatment is available with a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) (This has replaced the E111 which is obsolete as of 31 December 2005). The EHIC gives access to state-provided medical treatment only, so it is advisable to take out comprehensive travel insurance before visiting Portugal. For information, and how to apply for an EHIC online, please check out the Department of Health website.
Useful Links
Official Portugal Tourism Website
Embassy of the Portuguese Republic 11 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PP UK Tel: (+44-20) 72355331, 72913770 Fax: (+44-20) 72451287, 72913799 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
British Embassy (in Portugal)
33 Rua de So Bernardo
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When it comes to international electronic music Emily Dust has come forth as one of the UK's key underground advocates. Her dedication to promoting new music from Africa, South America and beyond has been uwavering, using her slot on Radar Radio to showcase a wide range of artists as well as bass-heavy UK music. The DLTM team have a huge amount of respect for her work and we were over the moon when she agreed to record a mix for us. We also spoke to Emily about the past year, so put her excellent mix on while you read all about her 2017…
2017 has been another crazy year on planet Earth, what have been some of your own personal highlights?
So many! Presenting a documentary on Radio 4 was pretty amazing, it was a very personal story so the whole thing was a very surreal process. Also I had some brilliant gigs in Jamaica and Serbia, got to play closing night of the last ever Secret Garden and played B2B with Roska at Boomtown which was pretty special.
Have you discovered any new countries, town or cities? If so, tell us about where you went please.
I've been able to travel a lot this year which I love… I absolutely loved my first visit to Lisbon. I also I played a gig at Drugstore (an old slaughterhouse) in Belgrade which was amazing. It's a fascinating city with a unique mix of influences and our hosts were so kind and welcoming. I'm a big fan of Balkan music so it was exciting to actually play there.
Did you start the year with any clear goals? If so, what were they and have you managed to achieve them?
Yeah I wanted to try and be balanced (still working on that one) and to try and really enjoy and make the most of every opportunity, which I was more successful at. Although I still need to make a list of everything so I don't forget it all.
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- That I do, sometimes, get tired and need to take stock.
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I'd call it an intense year, which can be both.
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I'm putting together a collaborative EP (part 2 of this) which is going to be amazing and might involve a little trip somewhere… That's all I can say at the moment!
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The second wine of Château Lagrange, Les Fiefs de Lagrange is a red wine produced in the Saint-Julien appellation. The 118 hectare vineyard is planted on the gravelly hillsides of the Garonne with silica-gravelly soils on clayey-limestone subsoils. The 2016 vintage of Les Fiefs de Lagrange is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot.
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Relive memories of beaches, clubs, skating rinks, bowling alleys, hustlers, and other local and national personalities from the 1940-1980s as author Rosa Pryor-Trusty discusses her latest book which captures stories and images of leisure activities in Maryland's African American communities and neighborhoods. A book signing follows this lively book conversation. Included with museum admission.
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The morning dawned brightly over Palmor castle, seat of House Palmor of the Riverlands, and the main yard was a bustle of activity as Alun Carnie, Master-at-Arms, oversaw the preparations for a probing patrol to the borderlands. Alun had been tasked with the command of the patrol the previous night and told that accompanying him would be the Lord's son, Oliver, on his first patrol without his father. Their orders were specifically to head to the farms on their border with House Dannett, that they had heard had been torched by bandits. Accompanying them would be Daric the scout and Sergeant Edwin with a squad of personal guards, as well as two knights, Ser Percival Morningstar and Arthur Winstone.
Setting out at first light the patrol made its way out of Castle Palmor and down to the path that led through the marsh, Daric taking the lead. A dense mist swirled above the marsh leading to much reduced visibility but Daric managed to find the required path and led the group through the marsh. The journey was slow and laborious due to mist and the hard going, but eventually Daric returned to say that the edge of the marsh was reached and that the mist was receding. Eventually the patrol stepped out into bright sunshine and the plains beyond the marsh. In the distance the patrol spotted a few hamlets with small folk women out tending to their children and chores, their men folk off collecting mussels on the edge of the marsh, utilising the ubiquitous coracles.
Towards noon Daric returned again reporting to Alun and Oliver that he had come upon the Dannett farms and that they were still smouldering from the attacks, he pointed to the line of trees upon the horizon and all could see the smoke trailing lazily into the air. Alun ordered Daric to scout the area around the farms and to report back, ordering the rest of the patrol, after consultation with Oliver, to head into the woods and Dannett lands. The border had been crossed.
As the patrol came to the outskirts of the farmstead, Daric returned reporting to Alun and Oliver that there was no one left alive, he had, however, spotted the tracks of about twenty men entering from the North and the same tracks leaving to the East. Oliver, after consulting with Alun, decided to follow the easterly tracks with haste, after a cursory search of the farmstead, which revealed nothing of import. Galloping down the Eastern track, Daric in the lead, the patrol sought the perpetrators of this heinous act. It was not long before they came across a grisly scene. In a clearing ahead a large number of bodies, obviously dead, could be seen lying on the ground, a pack of wolves feasting, hungrily on the corpses. Daric turned to Oliver warning him "Milord, look they know we are here, see their ears are pricked, alert, yet they do not run. They are hungry and haven't eaten in a good while. They won't give up their prey easily." Oliver pondered over his scouts wise words and decided that caution was required here, as wolves are a wily, cunning and dangerous foe. He ordered the building of a fire and once lit, a couple of his personal guards, fiery brands in hand advanced towards the clearing. The wolves fearing fire more than hunger backed away and eventually turned tail and fled.
Oliver ordered his guards to search the clearing to see what they could find and the results could not have been more alarming. It was difficult to tell the exact number of bodies, as the wolves had mauled the remains, in their hunger, but there were at least a dozen of them probably more. All were well built men, obviously sell swords by the remains of their garb, undistinguished, apart from two things. One of the men's swords bears a hilt with the crest of House Baratheon upon it, minus the crown and all of the men had shields roughly painted black. Oliver ordered one of his guards to carefully scrape the black paint off one of the shields and to his surprise the coat of arms beneath, were those of House Palmor.
Fearing that House Palmor could be held responsible for this atrocious act, Oliver ordered his guards to remove all equipment from the men, leaving no traces at all. The patrol then hurried back to Castle Palmor, returning the following day after a night camped at the ruined Dannett farms. Finding that Lord Palmor had left the previous day for Kings Landing, Oliver decided to hide all of the taken equipment in his quarters. He then ordered that the patrol should make haste to join his father on the journey to Kings Landing.
It was midday before Alun had the patrol organised and ready to leave, though he knew they would have no problem catching Lord Palmor, as they were only a day and a half behind at most. Ordering the patrol forward, Alun and Oliver left Castle Palmor for Kings Landing. Towards nightfall the patrol arrived at Dag's Inn, where they secured lodgings for the night and after a satisfying meal they retired early, keen to catch Lord Palmor on the morrow.
The following morning as they were breaking fast, Oliver and Alun invited the only two patrons of Dag's Inn to join them, which they did, introducing themselves as Ser Milton Greenacre and his daughter Dana. Oliver inquired as to where they were headed and discovered that they were also journeying to the tourney at Kings Landing, so asked if they wished to travel with them, which they gratefully accepted, the roads not being particularly safe, these days.
That was this morning, now Oliver, Alun, Ser Milton and the remainder of the patrol stand on a rise in the Kings Road viewing a scene of mayhem a mile ahead of them. Have they arrived too late or just in the nick of time, only The Seven can tell…………


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Isango, Gapyear join forces
Isango and gapyear.com are forming a new partnership which will enhance content for both online providers.This alliance will enable gapyear.com to provide their users with a broader range of colourful and offbeat travel experiences and, in turn, Isango will gain access to an untapped UK outbound market estimated to be worth more than £2 billion.
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"Entry to the fast growing, highly valuable, gap year market has been on our agenda for some time; however, there are still limited quality entry points. With the implementation of the new gapyear.com IT platform and database structure, an opportunity arose for us to enter this space. Gapyear.com is an exciting brand with a significant user base and as such is a great opportunity for us to reach independent travellers aged 18 - 35. The gap year market is aging as more people aged over 55 elect to take a gap year around retirement age to travel independently around the world. High spending individuals, who travel to the far corners of the world engaging in tours and activities, are clearly an interesting target market for Isango. Gapyear.com, as the dominant portal in this area, is adapting it's offering to suit all age groups and so we see great potential ahead".
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Due to popular demand, we've added another 3-hour ASME update seminar to our live web course schedule:
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Monday, November 2, 2009
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The End User Computing Podcast (www.eucpodcast.com) is a community driven podcast for IT Professionals. The content covered on the EUC Podcast is primarily geared toward community support and enablement for application, desktop, and server virtualization technologies. Comments and community interactions are strongly encouraged to keep the authors honest and non-biased toward the vendors and technologies being covered. While the EUC Podcast is an independent community driven podcast, SME's vendor preferences and strengths may be presumed based on active projects and topic areas covered. As unaffiliated technologists, EUC Podcast encourages the authors to discuss a wide variety of vendors and products based on current or upcoming engagements. Podcasts contributed by the hosts, co-hosts, and frequent guests:
DANE YOUNG (@youngtech) is a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), VMware vExpert, and technology enthusiast. Dane is the Virtualization Practice Manager at Entisys Solutions, Inc. in Northern California specializing in application, desktop, and server virtualization technologies from Citrix, Microsoft and VMware. Dane maintains a virtualization focused blog that can be found at blog.itvce.com. He has obtained a number of technical certifications from Citrix, Microsoft, and VMware. Dane currently holds Master of Business Administration and Management Information Systems degrees.
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STEVE GREENBERG (@stevegreenberg) is a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) and the founder of Thin Client Computing, a leading virtualization consulting group based on Scottsdale, AZ. A pioneer and innovator in advanced Virtualization and Data Center designs, he has been active virtual computing since the early 90s. Reference Clients include American Express, Cox Communications, Mayo Clinic, and ASU.
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CLÁUDIO RODRIGUES (@crod) is a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) and a Senior Technical Architect/Consultant based in Ottawa, ON, Canada. He has been deploying server-based computing solutions since the OS/2-based, Citrix WinView days. Thanks to his contributions to the Terminal Services community, he was the first person to ever receive the Microsoft MVP award for Terminal Services. He was the CEO of Terminal-Services.NET, the company that originally developed tools such as WTSGateway Pro and WTSPortal, later acquired by 2X Software Ltd and also the CEO of TSFactory, the first company ever to release an ICA/RDP session recorder for Citrix/TS. His main goal was to bring easy to use, reliable and affordable tools to the server-based computing market. Cláudio has also worked all over the world doing terminal services/Citrix deployments and speaking at many different and interesting places. After leaving 2X in February 2006, he is now working on new and exciting products and ideas for the TS community at WTSLabs Inc. In his spare time he manages to do consulting work, conducting on-site trainings, and speaking at several conferences.
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ANDREW WOOD (@gilwood_cs) is a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP), VMware vExpert and a Solutions Architect for Atlantis Computing. Prior to joining Atlantis he ran his own consultancy practice specializing in desktop virtualization technologies and was the Presentation Virtualization analyst for The Virtualization Practice. He has been working with Citrix technologies for over 15 years as well as presenting at conferences such as E2E, blogging and tweeting regularly on desktop virtualization technologies he is a member of the UK Citrix User Group's steering committee.
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CHRIS ROGERS (@citrixjedi) is a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) with 20+ years of IT industry experience, focusing on datacenters and Internet architecture. More recently, he concentrated on virtualization as the owner of ServerCave and had forged a strong relationship with XenSource, and now Citrix. ServerCave was XenSource's number one producing channel partner in 2007. They expanded their relationship to all Citrix product lines in 2008. Chris is a now an independent Citrix consultant working for a variety of partners and customers. Flexibility being key to the process, Chris takes the time and care to deliver the right solution and the right value to all of his customers. Chris has been a XenServer CTP since 2009.
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DWAYNE LESSNER (@dlink7) is a VMware vExpert and Technical Marketing Engineer for Nutanix. Dwayne has experience in Health Care and the Energy Sector in Western Canada. He has been in IT for over 10 years, starting off as a Programmer and later moving on to Network Operations\Infrastructure. Dwayne has seen a lot of things cross his computer screen. He organized VMware User groups and other technical meetings in his local area. Dwayne has spoken at past BriFourm's, VMware User Groups meetings & VMware Forum events.
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BARRY COOMBS (@virtualisedreal) is a VMware vExpert, Technical Architect, Blogger, co-author of eucbook.com, and pre-sales director for a VMware solutions provider. Barry is a VMware Certified Professional working for a VMware Enterprise Partner (Computerworld) as a Senior Technical Architect Manager dealing with desktop and server virtualisation on a daily basis. Barry keeps his blog updated with news, day to day findings, tips and problem solving tricks as well as live coverage on technical conferences and new technology. Barry has been blogging since 2008 and has been awarded the VMware vExpert Award every year since 2010.
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December 11, 2017 -- The draw for the Last 32 in the Europa League has taken place in Nyon, Switzerland, as the tournament reaches the knockout stages. Ties of the round include Ostersunds, only founded in 1996 and making their European debut this season, against Arsenal, while Napoli, Borrusia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid, all eliminated from the Champions League, take on Red Bull Leipzig, Atalanta, and FC Copenhagen respectively. The matches begin on February 15.


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Protesters lined the curb outside the Maryland State Department of Education building in downtown Monday, carrying signs denouncing what they say is the federal takeover of education.
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Dog Obesity Prevention and Health Risks
Help Your Fat Dog Lose Weight
Prevent Dog Obesity
The risks of caring for an obese dog can range from irritating to severe. At the first signs that your dog is becoming overweight, you want to start prevention, if not earlier, as it's so much easier to prevent obesity that it is to treat it.
Consider the following causes to your dog's weight gain; if you can pinpoint what's causing your dog to gain weight, you can fix the problem before it become excessive (unless of course it's the dog's age or breed that is influencing the weight gain the most).
- Food type
- Food availability (free feed or scheduled feedings)
- Regular activity level
- Altered (is the dog spayed or neutered)
- Breed
- Age
- Social environment (stress)
- Physical Environment (temperature)
- Other medications
Here are a few tips that you will want to consider when preventing dog obesity:
You'll want to start with a diet that is age appropriate (puppy food for puppies and senior food for seniors).
You'll, also, want to reduce regular treats; if you have to break up one treat into a few small pieces instead of feeding your dog a few regular sized treats. This will help reduce the number of calories that your dog intakes. You also want to remove table scraps from your dog's diet.
You want to make sure that you exercise your dog regularly. That doesn't mean put the dog in the backyard for an hour to play fetch. You need to run or walk your dog at least once a day. Exercising your dog will help burn calories as well as strengthen your dog's respiratory and circulatory systems keep muscles toned and joints flexible, keep your dog's mind active, and aid in overall digestion.
And, because obesity can sometimes be caused by other health problems, you'll want to make sure that your dog has a clean bill of health. If you notice that your dog has an increased appetite or that he starts gaining weight, you'll want to consult your veterinarian. By treating any potential health concerns, you may be helping out your dog with his weight concern.
The following health conditions can contribute to obesity.
- Hypothyroidism
- Cushing's disease
- Insulinoma
- Adult onset diabetes
- Pituitary gland and brain diseases
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Health Risks Caused by Obesity
Obesity can be a big concern for your pet, as it can lead to a long list of other health concerns. The more excess weight that your dog has to carry, the more stress that is put on his body. If you think that your dog may be overweight, or you have a dog who's breed is prone to obesity, then you'll want to make sure that you're aware of the health risks that are caused by obesity.
Diabetes: Obesity causes the body to increase insulin secretion because the body of an overweight dog has an increased blood glucose level. When your dog's body cannot produce enough insulin, diabetes develops; if the need for insulin increases over a long-term period, the cells in the dog's pancreas can actually "give out," which is what actually causes the condition.
Damage to joints, bones, and ligaments: Because overweight dogs have to carry more weight, they are prone to joint, bone, and ligament problems. About 25% of obese dogs end up developing some kind of serious joint complication. Arthritis and hip dysplasia are two conditions that will drastically worse and progress in overweight dogs. Some dogs may experience knee concerns, where the patella become unstable, which is usually caused by a torn ligament, and some dogs may experience a slipped disc, or inter-vertebral disc disease (common amongst dogs with longer spines, such as Dachshunds).
Heart disease and increased blood pressure: Similar to obese people, overweight dogs tend to suffer hypertension (increased blood pressure) because the heart has to work harder in order to pump blood to the excess tissue. Long-term, this can lead to congenital heart failure.
Other common conditions can evolve from difficulty breathing, decreased stamina, constipation, intestinal gas, heat intolerance, increased oil production to the skin and coat, decreased liver function, and overall decreased immune function.
Dogs who are severely overweight, can suffer increased anesthetic risks due to heart and lung conditions. It's not uncommon for obese dogs to suffer cardiac arrest because their heart cannot serve enough oxygen to the blood and tissues, which is increased during a surgical operation.
Female dogs can suffer problems when giving birth, which is usually caused by problems breathing.
The main concern that one with an obese dog should be worried about a general decrease quality of life and the length of life. Overweight dogs tend to be more irritable due to being in pain, hot, or just plain uncomfortable, and due to the decreased stamina, overweight dogs tend to exercise less, which increases the obesity risks further. Typically, if other things are equal, dogs who are obese, tend to die at a younger age than dogs who have an optimum weight level.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that the advice in this article should in no way replace that of a licensed veterinarian. The methods outlined above may or may not work for your pet. If you have any concerns, you should consult a veterinarian.
My dog haw begun to get fat since we fixed her awhile back. She isn't obese yet and i don't plan to let her be but i don't know how to fix it. Ive been trying the above methods but her weight has not gone down or stopped. Any advice? (also as a side note: she is fixed. she lives outdoors (with proper shelter and human contact) and also after we got her fixed she had a very sudden time where her hips were hurting her badly. It was not hip displysia and we still don't know what caused it. She isn't in pain anymore but cant run for long periods without pain. What do you think caused this? She had and has no other symptoms. The weight gain happened after the huge hip deal not during it. She is not over eating. Any advice would be great on either account.
we fostered an obese 5 year old labrador whc is now rehomed however he is suffering greatly from his weight in the hot weather, and has also been havng regular seizures and will be on medicaion for the rest of his life (hes been given 12 months at most by the vet). Please look after your dogs properly and stop killing them with kindness, for goodness sake you never see an obese wolf do you? their bodies cant cope.
I've seen many obese cats and dogs that seem really cute! At first I thought we feed these animals because they'd look better if plum. They look more cuddly and adorable. Proper monitoring of their diet is essential because they might look cute on the outside but really suffering from the inside.
I am devastated by the death of my Pomeranian. She became obese in late life and I didn't help her. Her lungs finally collapsed. I could have had a few more years with her if I kept her on her diet. I'm not certain how I let this happen, it's almost insane, considering how much I loved this dog. Please, if your dog is getting fat, just stop. BD


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HOS: What barriers to search engine success do smaller businesses have to cope with?
Gavin: First, it's to realize that, while search engine advertising is popular both for its accountability and ability to generate impressive returns on investment, when it comes to organic search results small businesses typically have been less successful in making it work for them compared with larger businesses and well-known brands.
Part of the reason is that, until recently, SEO solutions have been available only to businesses willing to invest in SEO consultants or enterprise software, and many small businesses simply cannot justify the expense. But by following a few essential steps, small businesses can make a significant impact on their websites' SEO performance.
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One rule of thumb when building links is to aim only for links from trusted sources, since inbound links from sites with poor quality scores can actually hurt a website's SEO performance. Small businesses can pay for listings in high-quality directories, but they can supplement that with free opportunities by (for example) requesting links from vendors and partners they already work with.
HOS: It appears that the role of social media in search and local search is undergoing a lot of change. How should this be incorporated into a small business' SEO strategy?
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Small businesses that have a local focus have additional opportunities to get more search-engine real estate via Google Maps and other mapping services. Local listing directories can dramatically increase a business' presence for important search terms.
HOS: How about measurement and adjustments?
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Gaebel stainless steel rulers have been manufactured in the U.S.A. for over 55 years, using 301 and 410 spring tempered steel. Series 601 and 603 are identical to each other except in length. These rulers are 1 1/4 in. wide and .032 in. thick. Both edges on the front have inch in 16ths scale. The back has pica/half-pica increments on the top and agate line increments on the bottom. These rulers have flush starts and indented finishes. Series 604 is 1 1/2 in. wide and .032 in, thick and 24 in. long. The front has inches in 16ths on the top and bottom and a type gauge slit on the left side giving the type size markings from 5 to 30 points. The back has picas/half-picas on the top and agate lines on the bottom. Series 624 is available in 12 in.,18 in. and 24 in. sizes - all are 1 1/4 in.
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