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  • Some boys also take part in Podence Carnival following older friends as an initiation to grow up as men. Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual of these children also know as "facanitos".
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  • Young boys take part in Podence Carnival as an initiation to grow up as men. Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual. Men are called "careto" and boys "facanito".
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  • Tourists at "Ginjinha" in Lisbon, drinking cherry liquor (ginjinha).
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  • Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual each time they stop their roaming in the house of those who don't wear the "careto" desguise"
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  • Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual each time they stop their roaming in the house of those who don't wear the "careto" desguise"
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  • Young boys take part in Podence Carnival as an initiation to grow up as men. Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual. Men are called "careto" and boys "facanito".
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  • Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual each time they stop their roaming in the house of those who don't wear the "careto" desguise"
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  • People waiting or drinking outside "A Ginjinha", one of the places where one can drink cherry liquor (ginjinha).
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  • After drinking too much at dinner and during the afternoon, a "Careto"  lies in a truck ready to scare girls again.
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  • After drinking too much at dinner and during the afternoon, a "Careto"  lies in a truck ready to scare girls again.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, sits up on his hospital bed waiting for the nurses to bring him to the dyalisis machine  at Saint Annes hospital in Fall River where he has been for the last 5 days after becoming weak.  Carlos has lost both of his lower legs because of diabetes and struggles to deal with the commitment of getting dyalisis for over 2 hours 3 times a week.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos makes his way gingerly up the front steps at his mothers house. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21. Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease. Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by. She cooks for him and helps him deal with the crippling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos plays with his new kitten 'Sugar' who he says helps him deal with living alone. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21. Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease. Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by. She cooks for him and helps him deal with the crippling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • As Carlos' mother serves him lunch, Carlos reacts after finding out his blood sugar was too high (510). Time for an insulin shot. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21. Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease. Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by. She cooks for him and helps him deal with the crippling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos massages the stumps of his legs in an effort to promote circulation after wearing his prosthetic legs for the entire day. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21. Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease. Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by. She cooks for him and helps him deal with the cripling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • In an effort not to get bored, Carlos gets in the elevator of his apartment complex and decides he will head over to the club to meet his father for a beer.   Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old.  Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa receives a 3 hour dialysis treatment at Saint Anne's hospital in Fall River where he has been for the last 5 days after becoming weak. Carlos has lost both of his lower legs because of diabetes and struggles to deal with the commitment of getting dialysis for over 2 hours on many times a week.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Seen through his a medication filled bed stand, Carlos turns on his television in his room. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos tests his blood sugar before eating a warm lunch his mother prepared for him.  Carlos Raposa, 47, has lived with diabetes since he was 21.  Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease.  Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by.  She cooks for him and helps him deal with the cripling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos talks to his mother and younger brother about the pain that the perpetual open wound is causing him. Carlos Raposa, 49, deals with deabetes.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos has a perpetual open wound at the bottom of his leg stump. In an effort to get some relief from the pain Carlos pulls his leg from the prosthetic and grabs a cigarette. Carlos Raposa, 49, deals with diabetes  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos watches TV alone inhis room.  Carlos Raposa, 49, is dealing with diabetes.  Mr. Raposa has lost both legs below the knees to complications due to diabetes.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • An aquaintance gives Carlos a hug as he waits at the bus stop for a ride to the dialysis clinic.  Carlos Raposa, 47, has had both of his legs amputated from the knees down after complications from diabetes.  He is also currently undergoing dialisys treatment 3 times/week for 3 hours sessions.  508-567-7793  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos writes a telephone number on the lists he keeps on the wall in his room.  Carlos Raposa, 49, is dealing with diabetes.  Mr. Raposa has lost both legs below the knees to complications due to diabetes.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, is dealing with diabetes.  Mr. Raposa has lost both legs below the knees to complications due to diabetes.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Students in a school bus cast their glance down on Carlos as he makes his way down N. Main St. in Fall River. Carlos Raposa, 49, has had both of his legs amputated from the knees down after complications from diabetes sits in the van that will carry him for his dialysis treatment. He is also currently undergoing dialysis treatment 3 times/week for 3 hours sessions.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21. Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease. Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by. She cooks for him and helps him deal with the crippling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos kisses his new kitten 'Sugar'.  Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21.  Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease.  Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by.  She cooks for him and helps him deal with the cripling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos gives himself an insulin shot.  Carlos Raposa, 47, has lived with diabetes since he was 21.  Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease.  Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by.  She cooks for him and helps him deal with the cripling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • One "Careto" lies knocked-out in the cellar. Most of men who wear this costume spend the day drinking red wine and scaring girls and women.
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  • A "Careto" in the toillet. Men spend all the afternoon scaring girls and women and drinking wine on their stops at the houses of the ones that doesn't desguise.
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  • Carlos is visited by his mother and brother Richie who helps Carlos deal with his medical condition.  Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos shifts his weight in an effort to alleviate some of the pain from sitting in a wheelchair all day long. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old.  Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, right, bums a cigarette from Richard Sterne who he ran into on his way to meed his father at the club. Like Carlos, Mr. Sterne has also lost both of his legs due to diabetes. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lost both of his lower legs because of diabetes and struggles to deal with the commitment of getting dialysis for 3 hours 3 times a week.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos counts his change at a Dunkin Donuts walk through as a woman walks by. Carlos Raposa, 49, deals with diabetes and has lost both legs under the knees due to the disease.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Alone in his room, Carlos grabs the ashtray for a smoke in an effort to pass the time away faster. Carlos Raposa, 49, deals with diabetes and has lost both legs under the knees to the disease. Ever since having his legs amputated,  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • A man walks by Carlos as he makes his way down Main St. in Fall River to meet his father at the club.  Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old.  Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, has had both of his legs amputated from the knees down after complications from diabetes sits in the van that will carry him for his dialysis treatment.  He is also currently undergoing dialisys treatment 3 times/week for 3 hours sessions.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa receives a dyalisis treatment at Saint Annes hospital in Fall River where he has been for the last 5 days after becoming week.  Carlos has lost both of his lower legs because of diabetes and struggles to deal with the commitment of getting dyalisis for over 2 hours on many times a week.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos watches TV with his new kitten 'Sugar'.  Carlos Raposa, 47, has lived with diabetes since he was 21.  Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease.  Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by.  She cooks for him and helps him deal with the cripling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos goes through the change in his pocket to see if he has enough for a beer at the Atletico club in Fall River. His father, sitting in front of him, ends up buying him a beer and a sandwich. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Like all portuguese festivities, Podence Carnival is all about fraternization. That's why people get together to eat barbecue and drink red wine.
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  • People waiting at "A Ginjinha", one of the places where one can drink cherry liquor in Lisbon (ginjinha)
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  • The barman at "Ginjinha" in Lisbon serving a shot of cherry liquor (ginjinha)
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  • A shepperd waits for the cattle to refresh in the abandoned village of Vinagre in Brava's east coast. Vinagre is so called because of the acid fountain water that reminds vinegar.
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  • A woman on her house balcony with her son costume.  Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • Two men dressing the "Careto" costume. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • Tradition is changing in Podence village as some outsiders are invited to take part of the festivities gaining the right to wear the "careto" costume and mask by participating in an online auction.
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  • Old Podence villagers receive one "careto" with suspiction. "Caretos" used to hurt women with their cowbell belts.
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  • Like a lot of portuguese emigrants, most of Podence population went a few years ago to  France, looking for a better life. This two brothers came back home after nine years away and they wanted to enforce the tradition of Podence Carnival.
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  • Traditionaly women were not allowed to participate in the festivities and they would take risks even beeing at their houses balconies. Men would climb up and hurt them with the belt made of cow bells. Some of the more orthodox participants still see the party as closed to women and inflict pain to women on the streets with their cowbells belts.
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  • During the festivities, "Caretos" always walk in noisy groups, spreading terror, excitement and laughter
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  • After roaming the streets scaring girls and women, some "caretos" gather in their family home meeting the members and having dinner with them.
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  • At night, some  men do the wedding proclamation in front of the local church. In group, they shout the names of single men and women they want to see married. The next morning, the new couples have to take breaskfast together.
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  • A newly formed couple. At night, some  men do the wedding proclamation in front of the local church. In group, they shout the names of single men and women they want to see married. The next morning, the new couples have to take breaskfast together.
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  • A girl pretending to be a widow during the wedding proclamation in front of the local church. In group, men shout the names of single men and women they want to see married. The next morning, the new couples have to take breaskfast together.
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  • One "Careto" mask in Podence Carnival. Podence is a very small village in Northeast Portugal that  promotes its festivities as the "most traditional ones" in the country. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • The" Caretos dance" ends up the festivities of Podence Carnival. A recent introduction to the tradition, this dance is made around a burning "Careto" puppet.
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  • One "Careto" in Podence Carnival. Podence is a very small village in Northeast Portugal that  promotes its festivities as the "most traditional ones" in the country. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • "Quiosque do refresco" esplanade in Luiz de Camões Square in Lisbon.
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  • André Morna, a frequent client standing in front of Maria Caxuxa, one of Bairro Alto's bars that draw more people into it. Bairro Alto is by nature the bohemian district in Lisbon, with lots of bars and restaurants that gather people on the narrow streets.
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  • Bairro Alto is by nature the bohemian district in Lisbon, with lots of bars and restaurants that gather people on the narrow streets.
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  • Bairro Alto is by nature the bohemian district in Lisbon, with lots of bars and restaurants that gather people on the narrow streets.
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  • Bairro Alto is by nature the bohemian district in Lisbon, with lots of bars and restaurants that gather people on the narrow streets.
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  • Bairro Alto is by nature the bohemian district in Lisbon, with lots of bars and restaurants that gather people on the narrow streets.
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  • Bairro Alto is by nature the bohemian district in Lisbon, with lots of bars and restaurants that gather people on the narrow streets.
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  • Bairro Alto is by nature the bohemian district in Lisbon, with lots of bars and restaurants that gather people on the narrow streets.
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  • The barman at "Ginjinha" in Lisbon serving a shot of cherry liquor (ginjinha)
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  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
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  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim11.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim10.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim08.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim09.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim07.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim05.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim04.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim01.jpg
  • The barman at "Ginjinha" in Lisbon serving a shot of cherry liquor (ginjinha)
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  • Some men dressing the "Careto" costume. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • Traditionaly women were not allowed to participate in the festivities and they would take risks even beeing at their houses balconies. Men would climb up and hurt them with the belt made of cow bells. Some of the more orthodox participants still see the party as closed to women and inflict pain to women on the streets.
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  • One man dressing the "Careto" costume. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • Some men dressing the "Careto" costume. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • Masked in color dress, Caretos are diabolic and mysterious figures ever since. They represent an amalgam of profane, magical and religious elements.
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  • One "careto" gently scares a little girl. Usually men dressed as "careto" terrifiy women.
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  • Carnival characters also include "cabecudos" (big headers).
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  • In Podence Carnival, only "matrafonas",  women dressed like man, are safe from "caretos" cowbell belts. This is a way women have to go out without being menaced. Nowadays there are also men disguised as "matrafonas".
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  • The festivities in Podence village attract more visitors each year, from the whole country and from abroad too.
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  • Masked in color dress, Caretos are diabolic and mysterious figures ever since. They represent an amalgam of profane, magical and religious elements.
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  • Due to some more violent behaviour, some "Caretos" provoque fights with other men.
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  • Traditionaly women were not allowed to participate in the festivities and they would take risks even beeing at their houses balconies. Men would climb up and hurt them with the belt made of cow bells. Some of the more orthodox participants still see the party as closed to women and inflict pain to women on the streets with their cowbells belts.
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  • During the festivities, "Caretos" always walk in noisy groups, spreading terror, excitement and laughter
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  • At night, some  men do the wedding proclamation in front of the local church. In group, they shout the names of single men and women they want to see married. The next morning, the new couples have to take breaskfast together.
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  • One "Careto" mask in Podence Carnival. Podence is a very small village in Northeast Portugal that  promotes its festivities as the "most traditional ones" in the country. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • Nowadays, the Podence villagers participate more often in the festivities and it's usual to see families together.
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  • The" Caretos dance" ends up the festivities of Podence Carnival. A recent introduction to the tradition, this dance is made around a burning "Careto" puppet.
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  • "Quiosque do refresco" esplanade in Luiz de Camões Square in Lisbon.
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  • "Quiosque do refresco" esplanade in Luiz de Camões Square in Lisbon.
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  • Bairro Alto is by nature the bohemian district in Lisbon, with lots of bars and restaurants that gather people on the narrow streets.
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