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The 2011 showhouse is filled with unexpected pleasures
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A sextet of lovely classical sketches of mothers and their children in a Mother's Day salon. A flock of ravens in flight painted across the ceiling of a Halloween-themed sitting room. A digitally printed lavender watercolor serving as a sensationally soothing wall covering in a room dedicated to Sunday rest. These details make the Holiday House Designer Showcase an unexpected pleasure, one for which we are proud to serve as national media sponsor. Now in its fifth year, the Holiday House Designer Showcase in Manhattan not only creates jewel-like settings for major holidays, but also celebrates smaller, more personal milestones. With the 2012 showhouse that benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to look forward to October 25 through November 18, we whet your decorating appetite here with a sampling of rooms (there were 37 designers and 27 rooms) from last year's showhouse.
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Traditional Home is proud to again sponsor Manhattan's premier designer showhouse to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Located at 2 East 63rd Street, Holiday House is open October 25–November 18. For ticket and event information, visit holidayhousenyc.com
Console table; art on console: designer's collection.
Table lamp ("Sofa in Crackle"): Mottega, 877/612-6688, mottega.com.
Coffee set (Prova Prima Collection): Richard Ginori 1735, 800/215-1193, richardginori1735usa.com.
Silver tray: vintage.
Candlesticks: Eileen Kathryn Boyd Interiors, 631/427-6400, ekbinteriors.com.
Bench (EKB Private Label): Eileen Kathryn Boyd Interiors, 631/427-6400, ekbinteriors.com.
Bench fabric ("Katura" #15382-352): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Chair beside console: vintage.
Chair fabric ("Semper"/Violet #Z234/05, by Zinc): Romo, 800/338-2783, romo.com.
Lavender pillow ("Versailles Velvet" #29808): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Pillow trim ("Feline"/Hyacinth #15371-618): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Wall paint ("Light Pewter" #1464): Benjamin Moore & Co,., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Carpet ("Keystone" #7100-00479): Masland Carpets, 800/633-0468, maslandcarpets.com. Through Data Carpet, 516/352-8700, datacarpet.com.
Eileen Kathryn Boyd, Sunday in Repose
Befitting her theme of a room meant for a restful Sunday, Eileen Kathryn Boyd slipped technology into her design scheme—but discreetly—by digitally printing a lavender watercolor for use as a serene and spellbinding wall covering.
"Because the architecture is all squares and panels, I wanted to overlay it with something organic that had movement and flow," explains Boyd.
Interior design: Eileen Kathryn Boyd, Eileen Kathryn Boyd Interiors, 251 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743; 631/427-6400, ekbinteriors.com.
Photography: John Bessler
Sofa ("Fireside Sofa" #H1700); sofa fabric ("Sun-9685-00"): Henredon, 800/444-3682, henredon.com.
Pillow at end of sofa ("Shimmer Linen" #2644120): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Pillow, second from left on sofa ("Ginori" #15365-43): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Lavender lumbar pillow ("Semper"/Violet #Z234/05, by Zinc): Romo, 800/338-2783, romo.com.
Throw on sofa; sofa end tables: Eileen Kathryn Boyd Interiors, 631/427-6400, ekbinteriors.com.
Lamps ("Simple Floor Lamp" #BBL1023SS-S2, by Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Serving cart: vintage.
Roman shades ("Annette"/Dune #15396-588): Duralee Fabrics. 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Drapery ("Zsa Zsa"/Wisteria #15394-241); drapery trim ("Logan Solid Velvet"/Lake Blue #36120-272): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Wall paint ("Light Pewter" #1464): Benjamin Moore & Co, 888/236-6667, benjminmoore.com.
Wall art: Black Crow Studios, 310/266-7819, blackcrowstudios.com.
Green ottomans (EKB Private label): Eileen Kathryn Boyd Interiors, 631/427-6400, ekbinteriors.com.
Ottoman fabric ("Semper"/Palm #Z234/12, by Zinc): Romo, 800/338-2783, romo.com.
Ottoman trim ("Versailles Velvet" #29808): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Area rug ("New Oriental Tibetan" #293246A, wool and viscose, Layla Collection): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Coffee table (EKB Prvate Label): Eileen Kathryn Boyd Interiors, 631/427-6400, ekbinteriors.com.
Ottoman under coffee table ("Wilson Ottoman" #H9653-0): Henredon, 800/444-3682, henredon.com.
Ottoman fabric ("Feline"/Lilac #15371-45): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Wing chair ("Geoffrey Chair" #L0621): Henredon, 800/444-3682, henredon.com.
Wing-chair fabric, inside back ("Dupione Celeste" #8067-0000): Sunbrella, 336/221-2211, sunbrella.com.
Wing-chair fabric, outside back ("Odyssey"/Smoke #15388-352): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duraleee.com.
Pillow in wing chair ("Ginori" #15365-43): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Hanging lantern ("Large Cornice Hanging Lantern" #SL872-PN, by Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Eileen Kathryn Boyd, Sunday in Repose
Hanging lanterns are from Circa, and candlesticks are by Rogaska.
Eileen Kathryn Boyd, Sunday in Repose
Her seating arrangement also explores the tension between softness and hardness. Atop a geometric rug by Stark Carpet, a round ottoman tufted and upholstered in a mini animal print by Duralee nestles under a coffee table painted in a high-gloss purple. Other seating pieces, including a Henredon sofa in taupe velvet, a chair with ice blue Sunbrella fabric, and benches in green velvet, festoon the space with color.
Mantel: original to house.
Candlesticks on mantel (Singapore Collection): Rogaska, steklarna-rogaska.com. Available through Glassworks, 800/486-8005, glassworks.bridgecatalog.com.
Art on mantel, left: by Sean Murphy, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Art on mantel, right: designer's collection.
Sconces by mantel ("Right Angle Single Sconce" #SL2865-PN, by Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Chair by mantel: vintage.
Chair-seat fabric ("Logan Solid Velvet"/Lake Blue #36120-272): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Lounge chair left foreground ("Leslie Chair" #H1116): Henredon, 800/444-3682, henredon.com.
Chair fabric (Spectrum"/Dove #48032-0000): Sunbrella, 336/221-2211, sunbrella.com.
James Rixner, Valentine's Day
James Rixner created maximum theatrical impact in his Valentine's Day living room. "My goal was for visitors to experience a grand traditional space in a totally new way," Rixner says. Dark brown walls and champagne-colored draperies are punctuated with passionate red accents. Our favorite? Matching chairs from Century with sexy cushions covered in tufted cinnabar silk.
Interior design: James Rixner, James Rixner, 121 Morton St., New York, NY 10014; 212/206-7439, jamesrixner.com.
Photography: Nick Johnson
Sofa ("Tomei Sofa" #22-905); sofa fabric (#71308-18/Almond); throw on sofa; three-drawer chest ("Drawer Chest" #819-702, Metro Luxe Collection); mirror over chest (#SF5100, Grand Tour Furniture Collection): Century Furniture, 800/852-5552, centuryfurniture.com.
Pillow on sofa ("Futurology"/Fire): Beacon Hill, 800/333-3777, beaconhilldesign.com.
Cocktail table ("Lucite Ice Block Cocktail Table" #7968): Lorin Marsh, 212/759-8700, lorinmarsh.com.
Drapery fabrics ("Sophia Silk"/Toast #28832.16; "Sophia Silk"/Bamboo #28832.1616; "Isabella Silk"/Bisque #28704.1); Roman shade fabric ("Rhythm Linen"/Ivory #9647.1): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Drapery tiebacks ("Alchemy Crystal Tieback"/Quartz): Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com.
Chandelier ("Murano Chandelier" #041-3-BACH): Foundry, 212/759-9332, foundrylighting.com.
Wall paint ("Dark Chocolate" #CSP-270, matte); trim paint (Stoneware" #CSP-245, semigloss): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Rug ("Taj Mahal Silk & Wool"): Tibetano, 800/995-5784, tibetano.com.
Chairs ("Sleigh Chair" #I1-3824, by Juan Montoya); sleigh-chair fabric (#8512-70/Cimmaron): Century Furniture, 800/853-5552, centuryfurniture.com.
Sconces (vintage, France, c. 1940): Chameleon Fine Lighting, 212/355-6300, chameleon59.com.
Jennifer Duneier, Easter
Every home needs a room that aids rejuvenation. Jennifer Duneier's Easter-inspired sitting area with an en suite bath is just that. "Here the woman of the house can escape the hustle and bustle of a busy day," Duneier says. Childhood memories of dyeing Easter eggs prompted her palette: Turquoise velvet damask covers a fanciful chair, and a geometric Osborne & Little wallpaper patterns the walls. The pink tones of the flower photograph reference the symbols of spring in an elegant, sophisticated way.
Interior design: Jennifer Duneier, Duneier Design, 318 E.69th St., New York, NY 10021; 917/822-5398, duneierdesign.com.
Photography: Peter Dressel
Wallpaper inside paneling ("Kikko Trellis" #W6176-01 by Osborne & Little); wallpaper outside the panels ("Tsuga," by Designers Guild): Osborne & Little, 212/751-3333, osborneandlittle.com.
Trim paint (silver leaf): custom.
Area rug (Over-Dyed Oriental #od91139): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Desk (custom design by Jennifer Duneier): fabricated by Avery Boardman Ltd., 212/688-6611, averyboardman.com.
Vinyl desk fabric (#90769-438 in Laguna): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Desk chair (custom design by Jennifer Duneier): fabricated by Avery Boardman Ltd., 212/688-6611, averyboardman.com.
Chair fabric ("Fountain Velvet" #CH2505/080, and "Florence Court Velvet" #2496/080): Jab Anstoetz, 212/486-1500.
White vases: Lladro, 800/785-3490, lladro.com.
Art (#AD02502): [Art] Addiction, 212/956-0805, artaddictioninc.com.
Drapery ("Diapson Linen" #AU7030.09): Christopher Hyland Inc., 212/688-6121, christopherhyland.net.
Drapery tassel ("Contemporary Crystal Tieback" #988-46672): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Felicia Zwebner, Thanksgiving
Felicia Zwebner believed her room's limestone fireplace, walnut-paneled walls, and painted, barrel-vaulted ceiling was ideal for Thanksgiving.
"I wanted guests to experience the comfort and warmth that comes with that holiday," she says.
Interior design: Felicia Zwebner, Felicia Zwebner Design, 917/680-1217, feliciazwebner.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Sofas ("Ukiyo"); wing chairs ("Charles"); dining chairs ("Robin"): FZ Collection, 917/680-1217, fzcollection.net.
Table cover; napkins: Kim Seybert, 212/564-7850, kimseybert.com.
Lamp on table: Ebanista, ebanista.com.
Stemware: Scully & Scully, 800/223-3717, scullyandscully.com.
China: Mottahedeh, 800/443-8225, mottahedeh.com.
Napkin rings; place-card holders: L'Objet, 855/562-5388, l-objet.com.
Porcelain figurines: Lladro, 800/634-9088, lladro.com.
Florals: L'Olivier Floral Atelier, 212/255-2828, lolivier.com.
Felicia Zwebner, Thanksgiving
To make the baronial room inviting, Zwebner divided the space into three areas for conversation: a sitting area flanked by two round dining tables. Pheasants and feathers replace a typical Thanksgiving decor of turkeys and pumpkins. Jewel-toned fabrics and table accessories underscore the autumnal feel.
Sofa fabric: Clarence House, 800/221-4704, clarencehouse.com.
Rug: Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Floor lamps; sconces: Vaughan Designs, 212/319-7070, vaughandesigns.com.
Window fabric: Vervain, 800/611-8686, vervain.com.
Fabrication: Window 25, 973/817-9464, window25.com.
Deb Landis, Night at the Oscars
Shimmery drapery panels suggesting a movie theater stage serve as an ideal backdrop for the Oscars media room designed by Deb Landis. "I set out to create a glamorously modern room with a hint of old-Hollywood charm," Landis says. A sectional sofa upholstered in silky charcoal mohair provides ample seating for guests watching the awards show. Varying hues of gray give the space dimension, while silver accents embellish the starstruck theme. A tonal geometric rug by Stark Carpet ties the room's elements together.
Interior design: Deb Landis, Deb Landis Design Inc., 1 W. 64th St., New York, NY 10023; 347/886-3842, deblandisdesign.com.
Photography: Mark Kiely
Sectional sofa ("Capri Sectional Sofa"); sofa and matching throw-pillow fabric ("Desert Gray"): Weiman, weiman-preview.com. Through ABC Carpet & Home, 212/473-3000, abchome.com.
Decorative pillows (embroidered pillow in Pearl/Natural, 18x18 inches, by Scube Design; "Stone Diva" on Linen #1192, 12x12 inches, by Sivaana; embroidered pillow in Cream/Natural, 18x18 inches, by Scube Design; "Mirror" pillow with hand-embroidered mirror studs, #1019, 12x12 inches, by Sivaana; pillow at right, "Drizzling" #1185, 20x20 inches, by Sivaana): Gracious Home, 800/338-7809, gracioushome.com.
Cashmere throw: Sferra, sferra.com.
Drapery: Henry B. Urban Inc., 212/489-3308.
Floor lamp (antique, polished nickel): 145 Antiques & Decorative Objects, 212/807-1149, 145antiques.com.
Area rug (#293116B pc #45785, Layla Collection): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Coffee table ("Carousel," custom): Lorin Marsh, 212/759-8700, lorinmarsh.com.
Oval bowl on table ("Mona Mercury Glass Candy Dish"); tea light ("Jaipur Lotus Tea Light"): Interlude, 888/525-6199, interludehome.com.
Tablet (to remotely access programs and movies on the video system): Audio Command Systems, 800/382-2939, audiocommand.com.
Books: Strand Book Store, 212/473-1452, strandbooks.com.
Flowers: Stone Kelly, 212/245-6611, stonekelly.com.
Wall paint ("White Dove"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Ally Coulter, Mother's Day
Ally Coulter's modern Mother's Day salon honors mothers with its soft furnishings, plush textures, and classic Hollywood glamour. The stunning space has intricately plastered walls painted in Benjamin Moore's crisp "Super White." Coulter's accents of silver and pink keep the palette calm and feminine. The focal point is an ahh-inducing Ralph Lauren Home chandelier dripping with crystals.
Interior design: Ally Coulter, Ally Coulter Designs, 51 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840; 401/619-1118, allycoulter.com.
Photography: Carter Berg and John Bessler
Sectional sofa ("Modern Penthouse Sectional" #141-D, 141-E, 141-K, 141-L, 141-Z): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Pillows, from left ("Orissa Snakeskin"/Champagne; "Palace Silk Velvet"/Cream #LFY50751F; designer's pillow; "Orissa Snakeskin"/Champagne #LFY60076F; "Palace Silk Velvet"/Cream #LFY50751F; "Sterling Stripe"/Mother of Pearl #LFY64328F; designer's pillow): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
White fur-type pillow on sofa: Mongolian lamb's wool.
Coffee table ("Carlisle Cocktail Table"): Ralph Lauren, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Chess set: Nicholas Brawer Gallery, 212/772-2664, nicholasbrawer.com.
Candlesticks: designer's collection.
Silver tea set ("Walton Tea Set"); silver tray: Ralph Lauren, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
China tea set: vintage.
Round side table by sofa ("Palmer Side Table"): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Box on table ("Helena"): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/474-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Cherub candlestick: Dagmar Design, 310/385-0116, dagmardesign.com.
Amethyst point on round side table: designer's collection.
Hurricane ("Wood Base Hurricane" #6821621710FY): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Chandelier ("Runway"), drapery ("Satin Stripe"/White #LFY64122F); bowl on pedestal ("Aveline"): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Pedestal base (antique, Italian): David Duncan Antiques, 212/688-0666, davidduncanantiques.com.
Area rug ("Ebb and Flow"/White): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Tufted chair ("Mayfair tufted chair" #091-03); chair fabric (discontinued); throw (discontinued); pillow ("Matilda Silk Pinstripe"/Mother of Pearl #LFY60050F): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Club chair ("Brook Street Club Chair" #762-03), pillow ("Argentum Weave"/Silver #LFY60074F): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Bar console ("Luxe Console" #PRC785G); table lamp on bar ("Marissa" #RL14000PN-S); small shagreen frame ("Devereaux"); hurricane ("Classic Hurricane"/polished nickel #6821621190FY); champagne cooler ("Randolph Double Champagne Cooler"); faceted jar ("Landis"); crystal glassware ("Broughton"); vase ("Bigham"); nut bowl ("Stafford"): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Mirror (family heirloom): designer's collection.
Desk ("Fontana Arte"): Lorin Marsh, 212/759-8700, lorinmarsh.com.
Lamps on desk (antique, English): Nicholas Brawer Antiques, 212/772-2664, nicholasbrawer.com.
Ally Coulter, Mother's Day
A set of six sketches by Thomas Sully above the fireplace adds a touch of classicism. Coulter's own antiques, including heirlooms, old silver, and layered mementos, deepen the room's emotional resonance. "I envisioned a mother relaxing during afternoon tea as her daughter played the Steinway," Coulter says.
Tufted ottoman (custom); ottoman fabric (baby pink suede, custom): Ally Coulter Designs, 401/619-1118, allycoulter.com.
Pillow on tufted chair ("Sterling Stripe"/Mother of Pearl): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Lounge chair to right of mantel ("Hudson Street Lounge Chair" #424-03); throw ("Classic Cashmere Throw"); pillow on chair ("Argentum Weave"/Silver): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Tall candlestick by lounge chair: designer's collection.
Mantel: original to house.
Fire screen; fireplace tools: Chesney's, 646/840-0609, chesneys.com.
Hurricanes on mantel ("Wood Base Hurricane" #6821621710FY); box at left on mantel ("Bleecker"): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Art above mantel (Thomas Scully portraits): personal collection.
Sconces ("Conservatory Garden 2-Light Sconce" #CG102): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Club chair to left of mantel ("Brook Street Club Chair" #762-03); pillow on chair ("Argentum Weave"/Silver); metal table by club chair ("Modern Metropolis Trolley" #PRC-220); jars ("Landis Faceted Jars"): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Paint ("Super White," eggshell): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Inson Wood, Chinese New Year
Contemporary furniture is fused with patterned fabrics and upbeat artwork in Inson Wood's Chinese New Year room, which, he says, has an emphasis on the festival of lights. Instead of using lanterns, Wood chose pelmets made of silk-embroidered chinoiserie wallpaper by Christopher Hyland to represent them. A pure silk Sultanabad rug softens the room, while generous amounts of red ward off bad luck. The Buddha heads on the mantel are from Lladro.
Interior design: Inson Wood, Inson Dubois Wood Residential Design and Interiors, 31 West 27th St., Suite 10D, New York, NY 10001; 212/343-1077, insonwood.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Period-style furniture (in the style of Rinck, Jean-Michel Frank, custom): Frank Pollaro, Pollaro Custom Furniture Inc., 908/206-1888, pollaro.com.
Fauteuil fabric (zebra fur): J. Robert Scott, 800/322-4910, jrobertscott.com.
Dragon pillow on sofa: Christopher Hyland, 212/688-6121, christopherhyland.net.
Red-and-white pillow; velvet pillow (by Rubelli): Donghia, 800/366-4442, donghia.com.
Area rug (pure silk Sultanabad): Orley Shabahang, 212/421-5800, orleyshabahang.com.
Mantel: original to house.
Table in front of mantel (blue crystal, Louis XV-style, polished nickel); floor lamp: Charles Paris, through Donghia, 800/366-4442, donghia.com.
Cubes on table (by Jeff Zimmerman): R Gallery, 212/343-7979, r20thcentury.com.
Buddha heads: Lladro, 800/634-9088, lladro.com.
Painting above mantel (by Ron Erlich): Stephen Haller Gallery, 212/741-7777, stephenhallergallery.com.
Chandelier (by Herve Van Der Straeten): Maison Gerard, 212/674-7611, maisongerard.com.
Window treatment: Christopher Hyland, 212/688-6121, christopherhyland.net.
Wall paint ("Moroccan Red" #1309, 7 coats, special gloss finish); floor paint: Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Charles Farruggio, Marriage Proposal Celebration
Charles Farruggio had daydreamed since childhood about the day he would bend down on one knee to make his marriage proposal. When the time came to create the perfect backdrop for popping the question, he brought his own fantasy to life. "I wanted guests to feel the romance," Farruggio says. To make the parlor room feel momentous yet intimate enough for such an occasion, he placed a table for two below a breathtaking antique chandelier. Warm gray walls cocoon the space, and a metallic vinyl wall covering adds champagne-like sparkle to the ceiling. A sofa covered in fabric by Kravet is a comfortable spot to fantasize about wedding plans.
Interior design: Charles Farruggio, Charles Farruggio, LLC; 917/577-1137, charlesfarruggio.com.
Photography: Marisa Pellegrini
Dining table: designer's collection.
Table cover: satin remnant.
Dining chairs ("Oliver Dining Chair" #50775): Donghia, 800/366-4442, donghia.com.
Chair fabric (by Armani Casa): Armani Casa, 877/361-1176.
Charger (by Philippe Deshoulieres); dinner plate; salad plate ("Syracuse Taupe", by Robert Haviland and C. Parlon); glassware ("St. Petersburg," by Theresienthal); flatware ("Arabesque Gold," by Alain Saint-Joanis); candlesticks (Essential FPV Collection): The Silver Peacock, 212/426-2610.
Frog figurine ("Enchanted Prince"): Lladro, 800/634-9088, lladro.com.
Chandelier (Italian 1 2-arm chandelier, Murano glass #LC0311-11); chaise (19th -century, scrolled back, turned legs #SN1011-08) 145 Antiques, 212/807-1149, 145antiques.com.
Chaise fabric: Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Upholstering: Gary Buxbaum, GBC Upholstery, 718/786-5900, gbcupholstery.com
Pillow on chaise ("Peacock "/Grey Velvet on Snow Linen #602GYS, Katazome Collection): Antonio Aguilar Home, antonioaguilarhome.com.
Faux fur throw on chaise ("Spectre"/Charcoal #7418-1000, by Opuzen): through Koroseal, 212/751-1595, koroseal.com.
Fireplace; fireplace accessories: William H. Jackson, 212/753-9400, wmhj.com.
Brass torchieres: Arteriors Home, 877/488-8866, arteriorshome.com.
Art (by Bruce Sargeant): ClampArt, 646/230-0020, clampart.com.
Sheer window treatment ("Sierra Sheer" #4400-0161, by Opuzen); damask window treatment ("Meera" /Charcoal Black #4118-6656, by Opuzen): through Koroseal, 212/751-1595, koroseal.com.
Wall paint ("Chelsea Gray" #HC-168, flat); trim ("Midnight Dream" #2129-10, high gloss): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Ceiling ("Luxe"/ Peacock #L521-74, vinyl): Koroseal, 212/751-1595, koroseal.com.
Painter, wallcovering installation: Louis Hidalgo, 973/983-1355.
Etagere: vintage.
Area rug (hand-knotted Tibetan): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com
Drapery and tablecloth fabrication: Erik Bruce Inc., 646/896-1091, erikbruce.com.
Suzanne Eason, Halloween
With Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven in mind, Suzanne Eason created an arresting "birds in flight" ceiling treatment for her Halloween sitting room. "Once guests looked up, they were transported outside to autumn at dusk," Eason explains. "It was magical!" Her mysterious space also features Art Deco barware, a skull-patterned rug, and silk draperies by Robert Allen. Aubergine, charcoal, and orange team up to create the dark and stormy scene, while music by Keiki Matsui along with orchestrations from Harry Potter films set the eerie mood.
Interior design: Suzanne Eason, Suzanne Eason Interiors, LLC, 107 Parsonage Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830; 917/907-4205, suzanneeason.com.
Photography: Phillip Ennis
Sofa ("Centennial" #725); sofa fabric (Aubergine velvet): Armen Living, 818/767-6626, armenliving.com.
Orange pillow fabric (linen): Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com.
Fabrication HomeWorks for Susanne Eason Interiors, 917/907-4205.
Pillow trim ("Lucente Ball Chain with Tape" #981-53991): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Side table: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com.
Ottoman (custom): HomeWorks for Susanne Eason Interiors, 917/907-4205.
Ottoman fabric: Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com.
Ottoman trim ("Lucente Round Nail Head" on leather #973-52101-615): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Throw (black herringbone fox): Pologeorgis, 212/563-2250, pologeorgis.com.
Throw backing (cashmere): Loro Piana, 855/481-9100, loropiana.com.
Tray on ottoman ("Nantes" by Puiforcat); white napkin ("Petit H" by Hermès); champagne glasses ("Excess" by Cristal Saint-Louis); small bowl on tray ("Fil d'Argent" by Hermès); wine bucket ("Art Deco" by Puiforcat); sterling service pieces ("Attelage" by Hermès): Hermès, 212/751-3181, hermes.com.
Tongs on tray ("Claw Tongs" #132154): Michael Aram, 866/792-2726, michaelaram.com.
Wing-backed chairs ("Moderne" #6331, by Thomas Pheasant); table between wing chairs ("Twig Occasional Table" #4063): Baker, 800/592-2537, bakerfurniture.com.
Object on twig table ("Spiked" by Kelly Wearstler): Bergdorf Goodman, 800/558-1855, bergdorfgoodman.com.
Area rug (New Ikat Collection): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Tile on mantel wall: existing.
Art over mantel (Beginning Evening, by Cathy Buist): New York Academy of Art, 212/966-0300, nyaa.edu.
Mantel and millwork (custom): Suzanne Eason Interiors, 917/907-4205.
Silver vases on mantel: vintage.
Mirrored fireplace: custom black mirror.
Wall paint ("Iron Mountain" #2134-30, matte); trim paint ("Cement Gray" #2112-60, semi-gloss); bookcase back ("Dark Purple" #2073-10, matte): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Wallpaper on ceiling ("Indi"): Trove, 212/268-2046, troveonline.com.
Chandelier ("Grand Siecle"/8 lights, by Cristal Saint-Louis): Hermès, 212/751-3181, hermes.com.
Drapery (platinum silk): Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com.
Fabrication (custom): Suzanne Eason Interiors, 917/907-4205.
Mirrored parsons console (custom): Cindy Rinfret, Rinfret Ltd., 203/622-0000, rinfretltd.com.
Mirror (mosaic deco mirror from Bergdorf Goodman 7th Floor): designer's collection.
Glass lamp on console ("Lava Lamp"/Charcoal #GLB40, by Porta Romana): Donghia, 800/366-4442, donghia.com.
Barware on console ("Adage" by Hermès); vases ("Fil d'Argent" by Hermès); silver spoon ("Attelage" by Hermès); glasses ("Tommy" by Cristal Saint-Louis): Hermès, 212/751-3181, hermes.com.
Large urn ("Large Wickford Urn"): Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restorationhardware.com.
Flooring: original to house.
Thomas Hickey & Edward Yedid, Achieve Independence
The cofounders of Grade Architecture + Interior Design honor the idea of independence and enhance the luxury of personal time in this revitalizing space in which to read, think, or just be. "We are celebrating the strength of the individual and the basic human right to have time alone to reflect and learn," according to the design duo. A textured rug by Stark offers fluffy comfort underfoot.
Interior design: Thomas Hickey and Edward Yedid, Grade Architecture and Interior Design, 304 Hudson St., 3rd Floor West, New York, NY 10013; 212/645-9113, gradenyc.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Drapery ("Nora" #TMN0511): Christopher Hyland Inc., 212/688-6121, christopherhyland.net.
Drapery trim ("Heathers"/Charcoal #3850/10): Holly Hunt, 312/661-1900, hollyhunt.com.
Drapery hardware (1-inch square rod #RL27030 CP6, square rings #RL27058 CP, center bracket #RL27107 CP, end caps #RL27113 CP): Ralph Lauren Store, 212/606-2100.
Wall covering ("Royston Flannel"/Charcoal): Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Trim paint ("Ebony King" #2132/20); ceiling paint (Decorators White): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Objects on window ledge (by Kelly Wearstler): Bergdorf Goodman, 800/558-1855, bergdorfgoodman.com.
Standing sculpture by window: Wyeth Home, 212/243-3661, wyethome.com.
Built-in bookshelves: Lanoves Inc., 718/384-1880.
Art on bookshelf: by Peter Tunney, tunneyart.com.
Stool in front of bookshelf: Wyeth Home, 212/243-3661, wyethome.com.
Stool fabric ("Woven Leather"): Edelman Leather, 800/886-8339, edelmanleather.com.
Floor lamp (1950s black metal floor lamp): Flair Home Collection, 212/274-1750, flairhomecollection.com.
Chandelier ("Kopra Burst No. 433" by David Weeks): Ralph Pucci Int'l, 212/633-0452, ralphpucci.net.
Sofa (custom): GBC Upholstery, 718/786-5900, gbsupholstery.com.
Throw pillow fabric ("Couture"/Mist #4305): J. Robert Scott, 800/322-4910, jrobertscott.com.
Coffee table base: Wyeth Home, 212/243-3661, wyethome.com.
Coffee table top (Grigio Carnico): Hellas Stone Corp., 718/228-0128.
Area rug (8-inch round Black Borrego rug): Edward Fields, edwardfields.com.
Carpeting ("Doreen"/Gunmetal): Stark Carpet Corp., 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Side table in foreground ("Oval Cigarette Table"/stainless steel): John Lyle Design, 646/344-1964, johnlyledesign.com.
Thomas Hickey & Edward Yedid, Achieve Independence
Purposely free of technology so that guests can relax unplugged, the room's design is masculine chic—soft fabrics such as drapery silk by Christopher Hyland mix with hard surfaces, enlivened by eclectic pieces of furniture, lighting, and art—all promoting self-expression.
Art on right wall, top: flea-market find.
Art on right wall, bottom (Picasso print): designer's collection.
Mirror: vintage.
Flower and vase on coffee table: Angelica Flowers & Events, 212/229-0272.
Accessories on coffee table: Bergdorf Goodman, 800/558-1855, bergdorfgoodman.com.
Charles Pavarini III, Opening Night
"As a performer, I have always considered opening night a festive occasion," says Charles Pavarini III. So when it came time to decorate the stair landing in honor of a theatrical occasion, he knew it needed to be filled with music and bold color. The black lacquer Bechstein piano (a grand instrument was a must for Pavarini) serves as a dramatic focal point for a space rich in red, orange, and gold hues. Abstract paintings by Charlotte Park hung on luxurious travertine walls are juxtaposed with the sweeping curve of the staircase. A tiger-print silk velvet by Scalamandré covers the leather ottoman, complementing the marble floors.
Interior design: Charles Pavarini, Charles Pavarini III Design Assoc. Inc., 212/749-2047 and 480/607-0943, pavarinidesign.com.
Photography: Phillip Ennis
Wall treatment (natural Travertine); flooring: original to house.
Piano ("Bechstein 190 Concert Grand Player Piano"): Faust Harrison Pianos, 800/723-1570, faustharrisonpianos.com.
Ottoman ("Pavarini Ottoman with Nailheads"): Pavarini Collection, 212/749-2047, pavarinidesign.com.
Ottoman fabric, top ("Le Tigre," silk velvet): Scalamandré, 800/932-4361, scalamandre.com.
Ottoman fabric, bottom ("Dream Cow"/Fudge #DRC16): Edelman Leather, 800/886-8339, edelmanleather.com.
Wall sconce: designer's collection.
Painting by piano (Jubilee, by Charlotte Park, 1950s): Spanierman Gallery, 212/832-0208, spaniermangallery.com.
Floor lamp ("Vento Floor lamp"): Seguso, 800/659-5210, segusointeriors.com.
Tall urn holding flowers (Lucca Urn Collection): Niedermaier, 212/888-8680, niedermaier.com.
Gold container holding fern (vintage glassware); lacquered goatskin bar on wood base (by Aldo Tura): John Salibello Antiques, 212/838-5767, johnsalibello.com.
Gold vase on cabinet; bust on cabinet: designer's collection.
Brass urn: Lorin Marsh, 212/759-8700, lorinmarsh.com.
Carpet on stairs (original to house): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Sincere Thanks
We'd like to extend our gratitude to all the following companies for their sponsorship of the 2011 Holiday House.
Benjamin Moore
Circa Lighting
Special thanks to the many designers, artisans, and companies who participated in the 2011 showhouse—their beautiful rooms made it a success:
Aline Matsika Interiors
Ally Coulter Designs
Audio Command Systems
Avram Rusu Interiors
BiTTT Networking Group
Bradley Thiergartner Interiors
Bryant Keller Interiors
Charles Farruggio LLC
Charles Pavarini III Design Associates
Cooper, Robertson & Weatherly Interiors
Deb Landis Design
Dineen Architecture + Design PC
Duneier Designs
Eileen Kathryn Boyd Interiors
Felicia Zwebner Design
Gordon Photo Ink
GRADE Architecture + Interior Design
Hite Construction
Inson Dubois Wood LLC
Isabella Garrucho Fine Art
James Rixner Inc.
Jolie Korek & Co.
McCollum Interiors
Michael Rosenblum
Modello Designs
Niki Dankner Photography
Pompanoosuc Mills
Potterton Books
Suzanne Eason Interiors
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What a Year. What a Team. What's Next.
(Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
An incredible day. A blessed life. So much to be thankful for.
We work in a day-to-day business. To look beyond the next week sometimes means a loss of focus. When you win a Super Bowl, you can finally take the blinders off and think about all the things that got you there. For me, and for the Seattle Seahawks, the list is very long.
I'll start with the happiest moment of my night, which lasted until early Monday morning: Hugging my mom and dad after the game. It was incredible to see the joy on their faces and how ecstatic the rest of my family was. My dad thanked me for getting him to the Super Bowl. When you make it here, you're not alone; you take your family, your school and your neighborhood. You are a representation of everyone who helped you get to this stage.
[pullquote]"The No. 1 motivation throughout these playoffs and in the Super Bowl was doubt. Some said Denver's offense would outgun us. They said nobody cares about defense anymore. But we wanted to cement our legacy as one of the best defenses to ever play in the NFL, and we did that."[/pullquote]
It's true, my father works a garbage route in L.A. and, obviously, he doesn't have to. It's one of the things that makes him my hero. He set a personal goal of making his pension, and he's going to complete it no matter what. You say you're going to do something, and then you do it.
I look around the room, at my teammates, and I see that same will. Percy Harvin faced all the criticism in the world while fighting back from injury, and arrived at the perfect moment, joining the offense that was built around him. At the beginning of the season, we hoped to use him on a variety of motion-sweep plays just like those he ran in Minnesota. Take the defense one way, run Marshawn at them the other way, like he's our Adrian Peterson. Without Harvin, we were just biding time. With him, our offense is one of the NFL's best.
The MMQB at Super Bowl XLVIII
MMQB: The anatomy of a dismantling
Doug Baldwin's Sunday diary: From waking up to hoisting the Lombardi
Following Richard Sherman through a long night's celebration
Blame for Denver's loss lies everywhere on the team
Don't lose sight of Russell Wilson's poised performance
Following two fans through a mass transportation mess
I'm so happy for Russell Wilson, who put in all of the work and led this team to the Super Bowl. I'm happy for Chris Clemons and Cliff Avril. And I'm just as proud as the rest of our misfit crew: guys like Jeremy Lane and Chris Maragos who you may have never heard of. They're stars on the Seattle Seahawks. I'm just as happy for Benson Mayowa, who went to a regional combine, then got invited to a rookie minicamp, then got invited to minicamp, made the team and sat on the bench, but he made the team and he gets a ring.
Somebody asked me before the game, what are the less obvious ways Pete Carroll's fingerprints are on this team? I didn't have an answer then, but I do now. During training camp, Carroll showed the defensive backs a video of Peanut Tillman punching and ripping the ball away from offensive players throughout his career. It's what he's most known for in the NFL. Pete asked us, "Who can do this?" It's not for everybody. Earl Thomas and I can never seem to time it right. For weeks we were going around practice punching our running backs' hands and stomachs. Byron Maxwell found out that he could do it. He timed it just right in Week 1, forcing a fumble of DeAngelo Williams. After that, he went on a dry spell. Then, months later, he did it in the Super Bowl with a perfect punch that will be a part of NFL history. There's another feather in Pete Carroll's cap.
I've been asked if there was ever any doubt we'd win this game, and I can honestly say no. As a team, when you've worked as hard as we did all season and prepared as long as we have, there's no room to doubt yourself. Personally, I can remember the day I lost all self-doubt.
January 29, 2011. Mobile, Alabama. I went into the Senior Bowl as a late addition, which added to my anxiety over where I would be drafted. And then I got there, and I went to practice and everything changed. I looked around and I didn't see anyone better than me. I started playing fast, looser. I decided to play the game on my terms. I danced and talked. I figured, if they don't like you, they don't like you. I stopped worrying about what round I was drafted in, but I continued to hear those who doubted my credentials.
[pullquote]"Did we know we'd hold the Broncos to eight points in the Super Bowl? Honestly, we're a little upset it wasn't a shutout."[/pullquote]
I don't know. For some reason, I love it. The No. 1 motivation throughout these playoffs and in the Super Bowl was doubt. Some said Denver's offense would outgun us. They said nobody cares about defense anymore. Offense wins championships. But we took pride in being great and being No. 1 in a lot of categories. We wanted to cement our legacy as one of the best defenses to ever play in the NFL, and we did that.
(John W. McDonough/SI)
Did we know we'd hold the Broncos to eight points in the Super Bowl? Honestly, we're a little upset it wasn't a shutout. Nobody put much stock in our 40-10 win over the Broncos in the preseason, but I did. Brandon Browner's 106-yard touchdown return of a fumble made the game feel flukish to a lot of people, and nobody read between the lines. Nobody noticed our third-string defensive line, including Mayowa, going up against the Broncos starters and abusing them. What did you think would happen once they met Clemons and Avril?
As I begin to look beyond the game and down the road to next season, I want another title, and I realize some of the names I've mentioned—the men who got us here—won't be around. Will they pay Michael Bennett what he deserves as a free agent? I don't know. But make no mistake: We want the best for him, and if that means leaving Seattle, so be it. This is a business. I think about Brandon Browner, who I've talked to every week since he was suspended in December. I spoke with him right after the game by phone and he was completely thrilled for us. It's hard to see a great teammate dealing with a tough time and knowing you can't do anything to help. If the team doesn't renew his contract, he will be missed.
Losing those guys would be a blow, but it wouldn't be anything we couldn't overcome. We're a team of journeymen, full of guys nobody wanted—late-round picks, undrafted rookies and throwaway free agents. I want our legacy to be how dedicated we were, how much film we watched, how hard we worked.
As for my own legacy, know that I've grown as much as a man this season and specifically in the last month as I have in the last 10 years. I've figured out who I am, and the man I want to become, and the way I want to be remembered. I have to accept all of the outside pressures and all of the criticism and grow from it.
People have asked me about a life after football, and more than once I've been asked about a life in politics. Sorry, but it's not for me. I want to stay around the game of football and teach as many kids as I can. I want kids to experience football as a gateway to visit places and see new things, the way it was for me. It's been a gift from God to be able to play the game and understand it at a high level, and I think I need to share it.
But I'm not thinking too much about next year and beyond that yet. Like I've said, I've got my blinders off, and I'm going to appreciate this championship for just a little bit longer.

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Boom Goes the Dynamite: Final 4 EditionPosted by nvr1983 on April 4th, 2009
We're back for the second to last BGtD of the season and while we're a bit saddened by that we are looking forward to a pair of great games today. If you've been checking our site the past week, you've probably seen some of the stuff we have been doing. We have had the best bloggers for the various teams (UConn, UNC, Michigan State, and Villanova) write previews explaining how/why their team will win, our statistical analysis for both the UConn-Michigan State game and the UNC-Villanova game, and our ongoing 64-team era modern NCAA tournament, which is in the Final 4 too with results coming over the next 2 days.
I'm assuming that most of you know the schedule of games today, but here it is for the rest of you.
- #1 UConn vs. #2 Michigan State at 6:07 PM
- #1 UNC vs. #3 Villanova at 8:47 PM
We'll be back around 6 PM for the start of the first game. As always, leave your questions/comments and we'll be responding to them throughout the day.
5:14 PM: Yikes. That shirt that Blake Griffin is wearing. At least we know that if an agent is giving him any money, it isn't going towards buying tasteful clothing.
6:00 PM: It's finally here. In a little under 10 minutes, we should have the starting lineups. I'm going with the chalk here like I said on the Dan Levy show. Hopefully we get a pair of entertaining games.
6:10 PM: Big question for today: Will Clark Kellogg make us miss Billy Packer?
6:15 PM: Phenomenal start for the Spartans. I think UConn is too tough to let this bother them.
6:25 PM: Decent level of play so far. Neither team looks that tentative so hopefully that means we will have a good game. One thing to note is that typically we have a story about how playing in a dome affects some great shooter. I haven't read anything like that this year partly because Wayne Ellington is probably the only star who is an exceptional shooter, but he doesn't fall into J.J. Redick or Trajan Langdon territory.


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Evergreen Players to take on "Hair," "Laramie Project"
The re-dawning of the Age of Aquarius is showing no signs of un-dawning. The Evergreen Players, seizing on the momentum of a recent Broadway revival, a national tour and a pretty great 2010 production in nearby Dillon, have announced a 2012 season anchored by "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical." The company will let their streaming, flaxen, waxen hair down with a July opening.
The venerable 61-year-old mountain theater company isn't messing around in 2012, with a lineup that includes Peter Shaffer's "Black Comedy," the Denver Center-born "The Laramie Project," and the regional premiere of a new play by local playwright Scott Gibson.
The season at a glance:
Jan. 13-Jan. 29, 2012: "Remaining in Orbit"
March 16-April 7, 2012: "Black Comedy"
July 13-Aug. 5, 2012: "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical"
Oct. 19-Nov. 11, 2012: "The Laramie Project"
Dec. 21- 23, 2012: "A Christmas Carol"
The season in greater detail (descriptions provided by company):
"Remaining in Orbit"
Jan. 13-Jan. 29, 2012
By Scott Gibson (Evergreen playwright)
Directed by Len Matheo
Henry "Hen" Loudin, a self-absorbed middle-aged man has shut himself off from the distractions and annoyances of the outside world, aided by his opinionated assistant Ginnie who runs errands – and interference – on his behalf. One day, Hen's neighbor, the free-spirited Lissie bursts into his life, creating havoc with his well-ordered existence. A seriocomic examination of co-dependence between three slightly dysfunctional people each seeking a chance at happily ever after.
"Black Comedy"
March 16-April 7, 2012
By Peter Shaffer
Directed by Jennifer Condreay
Lovesick and desperate, sculptor Brindsley Miller has embellished his apartment with furniture and objects d'arte "borrowed" from the absent antique collector next door hoping to impress his fiancee's pompous father and a wealthy art dealer, Schuppanzigh. The fussy neighbor, Harold Gorringe returns just as a blown fuse plunges the apartment into darkness and Brindsley is revealed teetering on the verge of very ripe farce. Unexpected guests, aging spinsters, errant phone cords and other snares impede his frantic attempts to return the purloined items before light is restored.
"Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical"
July 13-Aug. 5, 2012
Book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni; music by Galt MacDermot
Directed by Brenda Billings
The story of a group of young Americans searching for love and peace during the Vietnam era, "Hair" is a timeless portrait of a movement that changed the world. Its groundbreaking rock score paved the way for some of the greatest musicals of our time. The "Hair" score includes "Aquarius," "Let the Sun Shine In," "Good Morning, Starshine" and "Easy to be Hard."
"The Laramie Project"
Oct. 19-Nov. 11, 2012
By Moises Kaufman
Directed by Angela Astle
In October 1998, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case, and others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of their reactions to the crime is fascinating. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences. This theatrical collage explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.
"A Christmas Carol"
Dec. 21-23, 2012
Adaptation by Jane Cox
Directed by Kathleen Davis
This classic Dickens tale is a must for the holidays and always a family favorite. Join Ebeneezer Scrooge, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, and, of course, Tiny Tim, in celebrating the season.
Center/Stage is located at 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen
Information: 303-674-4934 or online at www.evergreenplayers.org


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The day of reckoning has come for FIU basketball.
The NCAA released its member schools' academic progress ratings Tuesday, and the Golden Panthers' basketball team was deemed ineligible for postseason play in the 2013-2014 season. FIU basketball posted an APR of 750 in 2011-12, according to the NCAA. That brought the team's four-year average down to 858.
A score of 925 is roughly equal to a 50 percent graduation rate. Any school who posts a four-year APR average below that threshold is subject to sanctions from the NCAA. Averages under 900 can lead to postseason bans, as is the case with FIU.
If FIU basketball does not raise it's four-year APR average to over 900 next season, it could be subject to "restricted membership status" with the NCAA, which applies to the entire athletic department. The NCAA does not consider restricted members Division 1 programs.
The FIU athletic department had publicly acknowledged that the forecast was not good for the basketball team for the past few months. Athletic Director Pete Garcia was laudatory of former basketball coach Richard Pitino's hands-on approach in his player's academic lives and the subject was discussed openly when Anthony Evans was introduced as Pitino's replacement.
"It's important to understand that the student-athletes and coaches who are serving this postseason ban had no part in the actions which led to the punishment," Garcia said in a press release. "I have full confidence that head coach Anthony Evans will continue those efforts moving forward."
"Whatever we need to do to correct it, we're going to do that," said Evans at his introductory press conference.
FIU is one of six ineligible basketball programs this season. FIU is joined by Alabama State, Grambling State, Mississippi Valley State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff and New Orleans.


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School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Psychology (B.A.)
William James characterized psychology as "the study of mental life." Psychology is both a domain of scientific inquiry and a field of applied practice. The science of psychology is concerned with the study of how people perceive, learn, feel, think, develop, and interact with others. The practice of psychology helps people improve mental health, learning, and performance.
Undergraduate degrees in psychology provide students a number of career options. Further study in graduate school leads to professional careers as clinical, counseling, industrial, academic and other kinds of psychologists. Psychology is also a useful major for students planning careers in law, management, medicine, or social work. A psychology major provides students with the knowledge about human behavior and methods of research and data analysis that is valuable in business, helping fields, and many other occupations.
The Psychology program at UT Dallas approaches the field from a scientific perspective, applying behavioral science research methods to the study of the human mind and behavior. Thus, students will have laboratory experiences in addition to lectures, reading, and demonstrations. Psychology students learn to evaluate evidence relating to theories of social behavior, personality development, perception, memory, brain processes, and other facets of human experience. Students also gain hands-on experience through internship placements, directed research experiences in professors' labs, and individualized study with faculty in specialized topics.
Selected courses are offered in a "conference" format (i.e., discussion seminar format), and students are encouraged to include some of these courses in their course of study. Conference courses are generally limited to an enrollment of 20, emphasize discussion of reading from primary sources, include written assignments with feedback from instructors, and are aimed at providing students with interactive experiences in critical thinking and writing.
The undergraduate degree awarded through the Psychology program is a bachelor of arts. Students may choose electives to obtain a broader grounding in psychology or a general education in the liberal arts. Students should note that it is possible to select clusters of electives that lead to particular concentrations in careers and graduate study. Students can complete Core Curriculum and Psychology major requirements in a minimum of 72 semester credit hours, leaving 48 elective hours
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Degree Requirements (120 hours)
I. Core Curriculum Requirements1: 42 hours
- Communication (6 hours)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours)
- Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (6 hours)
- Science (9 hours with at least one lab course)
3 hours Science (NSC 3361)2
6 hours Science Elective (see PSY Advisor for options)
1 Curriculum Requirements can be fulfilled by other approved courses from accredited institutions of higher education. The courses listed in parentheses are recommended as the most efficient way to satisfy both Core Curriculum and Major Requirements at UT Dallas.
II. Major Requirements: 42 hours including at least 30 upper-division hours of required and guided elective courses in the major (30 hours beyond the Core Curriculum)
Major Preparatory Courses (6 hours)
- PSY 2301 Introduction to Psychology2 (also satisfies 3 hours part B of Core Curriculum)
- PSY 2317 Statistics for Psychology2 or STAT 1342 Statistical Decision Making (also satisfies 3 hours part D of Core Curriculum)
Major Core Courses (24 upper-division hours)
- NSC 3361 Behavioral Neuroscience2
- PSY 3360 Historical Perspectives on Psychology: Mind and Machines Since 1600
- PSY 3361 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 3392 Research Design & Analysis
- PSY 3393 Experimental Projects in Psychology2 (also satisfies 3 hours part A of Core Curriculum)
- PSY 4331 Personality or PSY 3331 Social Psychology
- PSY 4334 Lifespan Development or PSY 3310 Child Development
- PSY 4343 Abnormal Psychology
Major Related Courses (12 upper-division hours)
- Advanced Guided Electives; 3 hours of one of the following:
- Plus any 9 hours of courses with PSY or CGS or CLDP or NSC prefixes or the following SPAU courses: 3301, 3303, 3304, 3340, 3343, 3344, 3345 or 4308.
III. Elective Requirements: 48 hours
- Advanced Electives (6 hours)
- Breadth Electives: 6 hours of upper-division courses, or lower-division courses that have prerequisites, that are outside of Psychology (and not cross-listed with Psychology).
- Free Electives (42 hours)
- Courses of the student's choice. Students are encouraged to explore areas of concentration in Psychology as well as explore interests outside the field. Both lower- and upper-division courses may count as electives but students must be sure to complete at least 51 hours of upper-division courses to qualify for graduation.
Minor in Psychology
Students who are not majoring in Psychology may minor in Psychology by taking 18 semester credit hours of Psychology courses (i.e., those with a PSY prefix, excluding those listed under Independent Study in the Catalog). At least 12 hours must be upper-division courses, of which at least 9 hours must be Psychology major core courses taken at UT Dallas (see list below). No credit hours may be used to satisfy both major and minor requirements; however, free elective hours or major preparatory classes may be used to satisfy the minor.
Psychology Major Core Courses: PSY 3310, PSY 3331, PSY 3360, PSY 3361, PSY 3392, PSY 3393, PSY 4331, PSY 4334, PSY 4343, and NSC 3361 (students cannot take both PSY 3310 and PSY 4334).
Because Psychology is concerned with a wide range of social behaviors, it provides a strong foundation for all careers that deal with people. Students considering careers in business, education, law, medicine, clinical psychology, counseling or social work can benefit from minoring (or majoring) in psychology. The following courses are suggested preparation for each of these career paths.
Business Careers. Graduate schools of business look for students with a strong liberal arts background that focuses on both writing and quantitative skills. Suggested courses are Cognitive Psychology, Personality Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychology in the Workplace, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations, and Research Design and Analysis.
Education Careers. Psychology courses are especially relevant for students pursuing careers in child development, educational psychology, education counseling, and school psychology. Suggested courses are Child or Lifespan Development, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Development, Exceptional Children, Social and Personality Development, Adolescent Psychology, Psychological Testing, Statistics for Psychology, and Research Design and Analysis.
Law and Crime and Justice Careers. A background in psychology can be enormously useful for the study and practice of law and law enforcement. Suggested courses are Forensic Psychology, Psychology and the Legal System, Lifespan Development, Cognitive Psychology, Judgment and Decision-Making, Personality Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Testing, Statistics for Psychology, and Research Design and Analysis.
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In too many instances, they aren't on the same page — or even speaking the same language.
In my home state of California, a proposal to consolidate the state's technology department into a central administrative agency is raising eyebrows in the IT industry, which is worried that the move signals diminished attention on the strategic use of technology. Other recession-era moves around the country to reposition IT agencies within state budget offices have triggered similar alarms.
But Michigan is proving that agency consolidation — on its own — may not spell trouble for IT. A few years back, the state combined its technology office with its management and budget agency to create the Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Now Michigan is poised to approve an ongoing $50 million commitment to new technology. It's also beefing up a program that offers seed money for innovative initiatives regarding shared services.
Without discounting too much the role that organizational structure plays in IT success, this clearly is an area where relationships matter. The secret, in Michigan's case, is the bond between Budget Director John Nixon and state CIO David Behen. It also doesn't hurt that Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder — former chairman of Gateway Inc. — gets it, which creates powerful momentum for updating state computer systems.
"I truly believe that to keep up with the increased demands on state government, you need to have a strong backbone in IT — and you have to understand that our governor is an IT geek," says Nixon. "David has about as much support as you can ever get from a CIO perspective."
The governor's proposed 2013 spending plan builds $50 million for technology into the state's base budget for the next five years. Those dollars aren't attached to specific projects, says Nixon. Instead, the money should provide more stable funding for IT upgrades and modernization. "We tried to be creative and said that we wanted to start a few of these projects together and cash flow them over the next couple of years."
In addition, the state will offer $25 million in grants to local governments for innovative shared-services partnerships. Funding for the program — launched in 2012 with $5 million — will grow dramatically in fiscal 2013. In its first year, state officials were swamped with applications. The initial round of grants already have helped launch 28 local initiatives, including multijurisdiction tax processing and emergency dispatch projects.
All of this couldn't be hitting at a better time for Michigan, which finally seems to be recovering from one of the nation's longest economic slumps and is now playing catch-up on deferred technology upgrades. "When the budget declines, infrastructure is the first thing to go — so you use Band-Aids and duct tape," says Nixon. "That's what happened here, and it's happening in a lot of other states."
He admits that the Michigan model may not be for everybody — most CIOs won't have the luxury of working for a budget director who's passionate about IT and a governor from the technology industry. Nixon is also careful to note that state CIO Behen remains a member of the governor's cabinet even though Behen reports to the budget director. It's important, says Nixon, for the CIO to participate in cabinet-level discussions with other agency directors.
But regardless of where IT sits on the state organizational chart, it's crucial to build strong relationships between the budget director and the CIO. In too many instances, they aren't on the same page — or even speaking the same language. Michigan offers an example of how to do it right.
"The IT world doesn't do a really good job translating, and I'm not going to blame it all on IT because the finance people don't do a good job either," Nixon says. "There's often a disconnect, and there needs to be a really strong link."
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When athletes blame failed drug tests on protein supplements, I usually call bullshit. But in this story, U.S. swimmer Jessica Hardy missed the '08 Olympics because of a nutritional supplement, and now, she may also miss the London Games. This is bullshit!
Hardy, a 23-year-old from Long Beach, Calif., is the current world-record holder in the 100-meter breaststroke. She could qualify for four events in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. But the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is sticking to a rule that, although certainly rooted in honorable intentions, might require a little flexibility in this special case and others like it.
Juliet Macur wrote a detailed article about Hardy's situation in today's New York Times. The new IOC rule — it was passed and put into effect just before the Beijing Games — mandates that any athlete who has served a "doping suspension of six months or longer" cannot compete in the next Olympics. No matter what. Hardy already served a year-long suspension for her failed drug test, which detected the drug clenbuterol, later found in her store-bought nutritional supplement. This is like getting grounded after a time-out for something your sibling did.
It's senseless, and sadly enough, bad communication between the IOC and the U.S. Olympic Committee may be to blame. The current ruling for Hardy and U.S. runner LaShawn Merritt, who faces a similar dead-end, is unclear because the IOC refuses to consider athletes' appeals until they have made their countries' national teams. Hardy would be a shoo-in, but because she is technically ineligible for the next Olympics by IOC standards, she may not be allowed to participate in the trials. Or, she could compete in trials, win a team spot, and then the IOC could deny her appeal anyway. It almost makes you nostalgic for the days when the fascists ran the joint. Macur explains the roadblock:
The arbitrators in Merritt's case wrote that the U.S.O.C. and its member organizations could not use the I.O.C. rule to bar an athlete from competing in the Olympic trials. But Scott Blackmun, chief executive of the U.S.O.C., said his organization was waiting for the national sports federations to draft their eligibility rules for the trials. The U.S.O.C. approves those rules, basically giving it the final say on whether athletes affected by the I.O.C. ban can compete.
Both Hardy and Merritt, Macur says, have no choice but to tiptoe their way through the bureaucratic maze the IOC has put in place and prove to a committee that either "their doping offenses were minor; that they had no fault or no significant fault of negligence; or that significant mitigating circumstances were involved." All this for over-the-counter nutrition supplements and male enhancers. I don't think there's a lesson to be had here — except maybe to carefully read the ingredients on your penis pills before you compete in the Olympics.
Olympic Hopefuls Say Doping Rule Amounts to Double Jeopardy [New York Times]


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TRENTON - City police are looking for a man who robbed the Sovreign Bank on East State and Olden Avenue Tuesday morning.
Around 11 a.m., a man entered the bank, slipped a note to a teller demanding money, but did not display a weapon. The employee complied and gave the suspect an currently unknown amount of money before fleeing the scene. He was last seen walking south on South Olden Avenue, Lt. Stephen Varn said.
Police describe the suspect as a 5-foot-10 to 5-foot-11 black male with a medium build and a mustache. He had two band-aids on his face and was wearing a dark skull cap, gloves and a dark colored jacket.
Anyone with information on the robbery can call the confidential tipline at (609) 989-3663 or Trenton Crime Stoppers at (609)278- 8477.
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Bullfrog Spas to Display "Hot Tubs from the Future"
Bullfrog Spas, manufacturer of cutting edge hot tubs with the JetPak System, will unveil new brand look that compliments their "hot tubs from the future."
Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) October 20, 2011
Bullfrog Spas recently announced that they will display a new look in their display at the 2011 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, the pool and spa industry's largest trade show. Their "modern sleek-elegant" look, which will be fully unveiled in 2012, will help accentuate their position as the leader in technologically advanced high-end hot tubs.
Since their invention-driven beginning in 1996, Bullfrog Spas has continued to improve water delivery technology, wood-free composite spa structures, energy efficiency, and leak-proof shell technology in portable hot tubs. Their advancements have continually pushed hi-tech advancements in a traditionally low-tech industry.
Bullfrog's focus on technology has produced a line of spas that are customizable, more powerful, 100% wood-free and more energy efficient according to data compiled by the California Energy Commission.
Bullfrog has never done things the traditional way. While other manufacturers battle quality issues as they move their production overseas, Bullfrog invests in a state of the art factory in the hi-tech Mecca of the greater Salt Lake City area. Instead of chasing low costs by outsourcing manufacturing to other countries, Bullfrog prefers to focus on manufacturing quality and development of new relaxation technologies.
Bullfrog Spas graphic designer, Travis Atwood, commented on their brand update and corporate goal: "This new look revolves around an updated color palette and a focus on modern elegant design. It isn't a huge change but we felt that it was necessary to more accurately tell the Bullfrog story. This refreshed brand look reflects the company-wide goal to always provide quality, performance, and elegance in everything we produce."
Modern pop culture has begun to take notice of this rapidly growing hot tub company. A popular comedian and video blogger, Toby Turner, recently called Bullfrog Spas "hot tubs from the future." Those familiar with Mr. Turner's tongue in cheek brand of humor immediately decipher the hyperbole, however, he also chose to endorse the Free Hot Tub Giveaway on Bullfrog's Facebook page on his video blog and is designing his own Bullfrog Spa for order. Bullfrog Spas have also been chosen for recent television shows like MTV's Jersey Shore and others that push the hot tub envelope in their own way.
Pool and Spa industry insiders will get the first look at the new brand look of Bullfrog Spas before it becomes public in early 2012 with an updated website, brochures, in-store materials, videos, outdoor displays and more.
About Bullfrog International
Bullfrog International, LC, is headquartered in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah metro area. Bullfrog designs and manufactures the world's only hot tubs with JetPaks® – modular jetted spa seats, which allow the user to customize, interchange, and upgrade the spa's jetting at anytime. JetPaks are backed by six U.S. patents with other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Because of the JetPak System, Bullfrog Spas provide powerful hydrotherapy, are virtually leak-proof, and are extremely energy efficient. Bullfrog International currently distributes, licenses, and retails its products in the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia and Europe.
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The town and municipal area of Albufeira come under the jurisdiction of the district of Faro in the province called the Algarve, on the south coast of Portugal. It covers an area of approximately 140 km² with more than 40.000 resident inhabitants including 4.000 foreigners who have chosen to live here.
We invite you to know a little of its history, its monuments, its churches, its people and their local customs.
A bit of history…
The place we know today as Albufeira is not just a "Capital of Tourism" in Portugal, It is also an area full of history, with vestiges of human occupation since the remote Neolithic and Bronze ages.
Contacts with Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians taught the inhabitants the alphabet, use of monetary currency, and how to conserve foodstuffs with use of salt. Initially occupied by the Romans, its original name was Baltum. The Romans were famous for their administrative skills and initiated intense agricultural, mining and commercial activities. There still remain vestiges of aqueducts, roads and bridges built by them.
Commerce with the North African coast led to a gradual influx of the Moors throughout the Algarve. The name of Albufeira comes from the Arab "Al-Buhera" which (means "Little lake/lagoon") – this name could derive from the existence of a fortification built on the rocky outcrop that dominated the lagoon on the lower part of the town. The Arabs made great strides in the development of agriculture, introducing new cultivations, tools and techniques, such as ploughs, water wheels to raise water from underground wells and also were the first to use fertilizers.
The Christian conquest of the region began at the end of the 12th Century. After decades of conflict, a tight siege of the town by the Knights of the Order of Santiago, finally drove out the Moors in 1249, in the reign of King D. Afonso III. The town was awarded to the Military Order of Aviz and became part of the kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves. King D. Manuel I awarded Charter to the Town of Albufeira on the 20th of August 1504 (date of the municipal holiday) and from that day the town was governed according to the legislation in force for the rest of the country.
Of all the southern towns, Albufeira has been one of the most victimised by natural disasters. The earthquake of 1755 was the worst and most damaging, terminating in a tidal flood that destroyed most of the buildings, leaving few houses standing intact. Rebuilding was slow and it took decades for Albufeira to begin to recuperate from this enormous tragedy.
In the middle of the 19th Century, the fishing industry did much to revive the economy of the town. The export of fish and dried fruit were the principal means of income for the region. Tourism began to flourish from the 1960's and gave a breath of fresh air to the local economy. As Albufeira grew, so it became a "city" in 1986 and continues to evolve and expand even into the present day. Thanks to an ever-growing tourist industry, it has become one of the most desired holiday destinations in Europe.
In order to cope with the growing needs of the Tourist industry, Albufeira was obliged to overflow its historical urban boundaries into the surrounding countryside in order to build the necessary quality accommodation and install the accompanying luxury services they require. Montechoro, Areias de São João and the famous Oura now became new centres of attraction for visitors. The recent completion of the Albufeira Marina has extended the town's urban development from its eastern side over to Galé and Salgados in the west.
The borough of Albufeira receives a considerable percentage of the 5 million tourists who visit the Algarve annually. The frenetic summer season now extends into the rest of the year, for visitors of all ages and from all over the world.
Its extraordinary climate, with more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year, (see the weather page) and the friendly charm of its people persuade many foreigners to move residence to the region, either temporarily or permanently. We find more and more people select Albufeira as their favourite destination because of its multiple attractions, i.e. the lively and social nightlife, the beautiful beaches, varied water sports, golf courses, glorious countryside and the local cuisine.
Monuments and Landmarks of Albufeira
The city of Albufeira maintains a historical and cultural heritage that demonstrates the spirit and strength of a population that believes in the essential power of Faith. There are various physical proofs of this way of life to confirm this. We highlight below some of the points of interest not to be missed.
1Clock Tower (Torre do Relógio)
This is the "landmark" of the city. With an iron crown from which are suspended the hourly chimes, it has an excellent panoramic view over the city.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
2Bell Tower (Torre Sineira)
Built in 1869, it is part of the Parish Church Edifice and has a belfry with 8 bells.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
3Parish Church (Igreja Matriz)
Erected in the Neo-Classic architectural style in the 18th Century, it replaced an earlier church which was demolished in the earthquake of 1755. On the archway over the main door is a Cross of Aviz, symbol of the Religious/Military Order that administered Albufeira. Here we find, among others, a statue from the 18th Century of Our Lady of Conception – the patron saint of Albufeira.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
4Chapel of Mercy (Capela da Misericórdia)
This ancient Arab Mosque was transformed onto a chapel in 1499, with some Gothic architectural touches.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
5Church of St Ann (Igreja de Sant'Ana)
This temple was built in the 18th Century. The main nave has a wooden alter piece, possibly by the masters Francisco Xavier Guedelha and João Baptista.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
6Church of St Sebastian (Igreja de São Sebastião)
Built in the mid 18th Century, the exterior is adorned with a dome and two doors in the "Baroque" and "Manuelino" architectural styles.
Today it is a museum for Religious Artefacts and tiled panels and images dating from the 16th and 17th Centuries enhance its interior.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
Chapel of Our Lady of Orada
(Capela da N.ª Srª da Orada)
The original chapel dates from the 16th Century, but the present one was built in the second half of the 18th Century. It is to be found next to the Albufeira Marina. Every year, on the 13th, 14th and 15th of August, Albufeira celebrates the feast day of Nossa Senhora da Orada, with a procession by land and sea, during which a "Blessing of the Sea" takes place.
7St Ann's Gate (Porta de Santana)
This was one of the doors into the castle, giving access to a chapel with the same name. Formally the Town Hall, with probable Medieval origin, it was partially destroyed by the earthquake in 1755, but retains its coat of arms of the Azevedo Family, Lord Mayors of the Castle of Albufeira.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
8Statue of St. Vincent of Albufeira
(Estátua do Beato Vicente)
This monument is in the memory of Brother Vicente de Stº Antonio, who was born in 1590 in the town of Albufeira. Well educated and intelligent, he left Albufeira to continue his studies in the Capital (Lisbon). He dedicated his life to the church after the death of his parents, and his faith led him to pilgrim to the East, namely Japan. There he suffered persecution by non-believers in Christianity. He died on the 3rd of September 1632, whilst holding a crucifix and crying out "Live the Faith of Jesus Christ!" His Saint's Day is celebrated every September.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
9Old Castle Wall
In the Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora is a small remainder of the wall, possibly where one of the castle wall towers once stood, which was probably the North gate or Beach gate.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
10Old Military Battery
This was probably built in the 16th Century on a part of the cliff top that reaches 41 metres high. The collapse of part of the cliff opened a subterranean cave, which was perfect for the storage of munitions.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
11Arch of the Old Church Street
Of Arab architecture, the arch reveals the existence in this street of an old Arab mosque, later transformed into a Christian church but destroyed in the 1755 earthquake.view on 360º Panorama VR Tour
12Municipal Museum of Archaelogy
On exhibit are items directly connected with the history of the city.
The Parishes of Albufeira Council
Aside from being a city and a parish, Albufeira county is made up of four other parishes,
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Ferreiras is a hamlet 5 km to the north of Albufeira and was once occupied by the Romans. It was originally known as "Lagoas" (small lagoons) due to the formation of ponds in the rainy seasons. The name Ferreiras, by which it is known today, probably comes from the surname of an important family who lived in this locality in the mid 19th Century. There is a windmill at Almeijoafras, one of the last in the area, and water wheels, threshing floors and wine presses can also be found.
The parish of Guia is 6Km to the west of Albufeira, and also survives from Roman times. In ancient times it was known as Alfontes, which means "there by the springs", but the origin of this is difficult to determine. However, traditional legend has it that where the chapel of Our Lady of Guia was erected, the Virgin Mary appeared to the local population. If this should be the case, then the name has some religious background.
Principal points of interest are the Parish Church and the chapels of Our Lady of Guia and St. Luís, where visitors can admire hand painted tiles and statuary, in the Baroque style, dating from the 17th and early 18th century. The religious feast days for Our Lady of Guia and St. Luís are in September.
These days Guia is famous all over the country for its "Guia Chicken"(Frango da Guia) , and annually, in August, the great "Feast of the Charcoal Grilled Chicken" is celebrated. The picturesque coastline of the region led to the construction of numerous holiday complexes, and on the border of the municipality with neighbouring Silves is the splendid Salgados golf
Olhos de Água
Olhos d'Agua is the last of the four parishes, and is 6Km to the east of Albufeira. A charming, small fishing village, it gained great historical note from the beginning of the 18th Century as it played an important part in the guarding and defence of Albufeira.
It's name derived from the fresh water springs, which emerge from the sea and its sands. Due to the sudden "boom" in tourism in the 1970's and 80's, the parish has changed its economic structure and become one of the principal tourist zones in the borough of Albufeira. Its principal points of interest are the Torre da Medronheira (Old watching tower) and the Olheiros (sources of springs of fresh water). Various hotel complexes, holiday villages and a magnificent golf course are set In the Pine Forests of the borough and in Açoteias.
Paderne is 12 Km from Albufeira and set in the craggy, hilly interior of the Algarve. Poised on a range, named "Paderna", this parish was conquered in 1189 by King D. Sancho I, but the Christian influence did not last long. A few years later, in 1191, a celebrated and much veneered Caliph re-conquered the area for the Moors. It was only in 1248 that Paderne again came under Christian rule. The feast day for Our Lady of Hope, Patron Saint of Paderne, is in October.
Nowadays Paderne town is the centre of the Parish, whose main activity is agriculture. Its principal historic monuments are Paderne Castle, with the Quarteira river flowing around it, the Parish Church, the chapels of Nossa Senhora do Pé da Cruz (Our Lady at the foot of the Cross), and Our Lady of Assumption (testament to the Baroque style), the water mill and the Castle Bridge. For those who appreciate nature, there are many beautiful walks to view the local flora and fauna down by the Quarteira River, and to refresh themselves at the Paderne Font (Spring).
Albufeira's Cultural Identity
Local Handycrafts
The artisans' work from Albufeira and the Algarve has survived through time and is still representative of the region today. Countless shops, stalls, and markets display typical local handicraft items, from hand painted tiles to typical Algarve chimneys and houses in miniature, mats made from corn husks, beaten copper utensils, rag dolls and rush mats.
There is always a piece of Albufeira to take back to remind visitors of their visit.
Gastronomy - The Art and Science of Good Eating
In the foreground of all eating pleasure in this region is the principal activity of fishing.
Traditional Algarve dishes include a variety of fish and shellfish, such as the famous Algarvean "Cataplana" and the delicious grilled sardines. Tuna, sea bream, monkfish, horse mackerel "alimados", squid and many other delicacies are prepared in excellent stews, ragouts or grilled, or boiled. No one can resist a delicious selection of fish so fresh they seem to almost jump off the grill or refuse a first class shellfish rice.
Meat, although served less often, is also part of the gastronomic tradition. It is often prepared in conjunction with shellfish, making for an agreeable combination.
Deserts complete the menu, sweets such as cakes are mostly made from dried fruits, and other titbits are made from almonds, figs and carob beans. There is an ice cream of carob, the Dom Rodrigo and the ever-present oranges and sweet eggs. We recommend you try the Almond Liqueur, Alfarroba (Carob) liqueur and Medronho.
The welcoming atmosphere in Albufeira's restaurants enforces the invitation to taste some of these delicacies. Every year many famous restaurants participate in Albufeira's Gastronomy Festival.
Fairs and Markets
These are the customary means of blending religion with commerce while promoting a popular, festive atmosphere that attracts people of all ages and backgrounds.
The Municipal market in Caliços is full of local alimentary produce such as fish, vegetables, dried fruits and regional sweet confectionary. A good home cooked meal, for visitors or locals alike, could not have a better beginning than at this source of fresh and healthy produce.
The monthly Fairs and Markets are a famous attraction. Often of a religious origin, they are undoubtedly enhanced by the variety if typical products and general utensils on sale, and where stallholder stock everything from handicrafts to toys, mixed in with clothing and tools. The charismatic stallholders love the customer to haggle over the price, to the happy conclusion of a good deal for both parties.
Car Boot Sales are also much appreciated, and one takes place every month in the Largo 25 de Abril (in front of the Town Hall). Here can be found traditional or collectors items, many of them of quite ancient vintage.
Leisure Activities & Nightlife
Besides the obvious relaxing time on one of the many gorgeous beaches along its shores, Albufeira resort has gained a wide variety of recreation possibilities to offer to its visitors in terms of sport and leisure activities as well as entertainment.
Albufeira Council has been building a noticeable number of infrastructures aiming at promoting sport activity amongst its young inhabitants. Besides several football pitches, athletes can find an athletic track at the Municipal Stadium, a modern Municipal Pavillion, the famous cross country track in Açoteias, public swimming pools, Skatepark and several indoor multi-sports pavilions across the county.
Golf Courses
Due to its central location, Albufeira is a great option for those players looking for the finest golf courses in the Algarve. There are 3 golf courses in Albufeira (Salgados Golf; PineCliffs Sheraton; Balaia Golf Village) and one Golf Academy but many more are of easy reach like the ones around Vilamoura.
Nature & Leisure Activities
Pedestrians walks, Bird Watching, Water Parks, a unique Sea life Amusement Park (Zoomarine), Jeep Safaris, Water Sports, Game fishing; Snorkeling and Diving, Paintball, Quad Biking, Spas or simply shopping are just a few example of how visitors can spend some enjoyable time in Albufeira.
Entertainments & Shows
Albufeira has become famous for its bet on grand shows inviting celebrities to perform life in front of large crowds. New Year's Eve celebrations attract thousands consistently for the concerts held on the "Praia dos Pescadores" beach. Amazing fireworks displays regularly occur marking festivities and celebrations along the year.
During the summer months, the Old Town sees many different artists entertaining tourists and children. A diversified program of musicians, dancers, singers and folklore groups from different regions and countries is set up by the Municipality and available to the general public, freely mostly.
Naturally, Albufeira is also internationally famous for its nightlife. The two main areas where partying is the most lively are the "Street of Bars" in the Old Town and the "Strip" in Oura and Areias de S. João areas on the East side of the city. A wide choice of bars and clubs playing loudly the latest tunes welcome the younger groups throughout the night.
It is certain that each and every visitor will find his stay most enjoyable thanks to the vast available offers in Albufeira.


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Quote: Those Judo places are too far from me,but there is one in Springdale. I have contacted them an I'll see what happens. Thanks all!!
Quote: If it means driving 25 or 30 minutes (one way) to get to the right school isn't your kid worth it? If it's that far don't go 4 days a week. Go 2 or 3 and have a "home dojo day" that you schedule each week.
Quote: Why do you think that Jim? Because wrestling is more natural? There is a Landolt jujitsu academy near here too. As far as the Malmo place goes, it looks like the guy has been training for fifteen years in about six or seven different styles. I wonder how adept he could be at any one of them. I alos wonder since he teaches groundfighting and kata if one comes from the other,lol.
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Good Soldiers: The History of the 353rd Infantry Regiment, 89th Infantry Division
By Richard P. Matthews '68, MA '88, 89th Infantry Division Association, 2004.
"American individuality was the greatest contribution that the millions of young men and women brought to the armed forces during World War II," writes author Richard Matthews. And that individuality shines through in his book written about and for the 353rd Infantry Regiment. Individuals' written accounts and letters home are interspersed through the story of their training and warfare. Matthews, an amateur historian and life-long resident of Portland, has spent his life in conversation with veterans of World War II and subsequent wars.
Hello Exile
By Lilian Gafni, '76 PublishAmerica, Baltimore, 2004.
Lilian Gafni worked for the Commission on Soviet Jewry, and during the 1970s corresponded with prisoners of conscience at the height of visa denials for Soviet Jews. From that experience she has written a fascinating fictional account of Klara, a Soviet Jew who is not only denied a visa but sentenced to a slave labor camp in Siberia for four years. She must face backbreaking labor, grueling living conditions, and housing with convicts who threaten to rape her. Klara works hard to survive so she can return to the man she loves in Moscow.
Sailing into the Abyss
By William Benedetto '77, Kensington Publishing Corp., New York, N.Y., 2005.
In 1969, the merchant marine vessel SS Badger State was given the task of transporting bombs from Seattle to Da Nang, Vietnam. The ship never made it and most of the crew died when the bombs on board came loose during a colossal storm, and not only blew a hole in the ship, but destroyed the lifeboat. William Benedetto began researching the Badger State while serving on the Coast Guard's Marine Investigation Unit. Using eyewitness accounts, official documents, and rarely seen photos, he has written a minute-by-minute narrative of the ship's last journey.
The Language of Baklava
By Diana Abu-Jaber (English faculty), Pantheon, New York, N.Y., 2005.
Recipes for Tabbouleh—when everything is falling apart—and Baklava—when you need to serenade someone—punctuate each chapter of Diana Abu-Jaber's humorous memoir. The child of an eccentric family, she weaves their stories around vividly remembered meals in upstate New York and in Jordan, her father's homeland. Abu-Jaber is also the author of the award-winning novels Arabian Jazz (2001) and Crescent (2004).
When the Thrush Calls
By Rachel O'Neal MSW '99, Wordscape Publishing, Portland, 2005.
This is the personal story of Rachel O'Neal's grief and eventual renewal after the death of her young husband, Greg, who died of cancer. Healing ceremonies and nature helped O'Neal find new hope. After Greg's death, O'Neal earned her master's degree in social work, and she now works with elderly and disabled people at Clackamas County Social Services.
Shadow Boxers
By Jim Lommasson '75, John Gattuso (editor), Stone Creek Publications, Milford, N.J., May 2005.
Jim Lommasson's stark and gritty photos of boxing gyms across the country are the soul of the book—the dozen essays by veteran boxing writers are the heart. For the past decade, Lommasson has chronicled the culture of American boxing gyms, starting from his hometown, Portland. His images reveal the pain and sacrifice as well as the triumphs of the men and women who box. The book includes a foreword by former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier.
Proven Strategies Professionals Use to Make Their Proposals Work
By Michael Wells (adjunct faculty), PSU Continuing Education Press, 2005.
This is the first in a new Grantwriting Beyond the Basics series from the Continuing Education Press at Portland State. Michael Wells shares his strategies for securing millions of dollars for nonprofit institutions during his 30-year career. He has a unique approach for using a budget to present an organization's story and need. The next volume in the series, due out in spring 2006, will discuss finances and budget for grant writers.
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