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Member and Family Support Program Links
Some of the topics you will find on this website include:
Benefits and Compensation
- DOD Benefits - Access information about DoD disability, retirement, survivor, health benefits and information about military pay and allowances.
- VA Benefits - Find information on VA benefits, including disability benefits, pensions for Veterans and their families, VA health care insurance and the GI Bill.
- Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) - Manages the delivery of medical, dental and life insurance benefits, and maintains records on Service Members and their dependents
- Life Insurance - Learn about the various insurance policies offered through the military and VA.
- Social Security Benefits - Find information on Social Security benefits, how they are different from VA benefits and the effect of military pay on your eligibility for Social Security.
- Unemployment Benefits - Research federal and state unemployment programs and compensation for eligible Veterans and their families.
- Forms - Access various VA, DoD and DOL forms required for processing benefits.
Education and Training
- GI Bill & Other VA Education Programs -Find eligibility information, covered programs and payment rates.
- DoD Education Programs & Benefits -Find tuition assistance, tutoring and education programs
- Additional Scholarships, Tuition Assistance & Financial Aid -Get information on government and private sector tuition assistance, scholarships and financial aid for Service Members, Veterans and their family members.
- Continuing Education, Career Paths & Educational Counseling -Access information on programs and resources available to help Service Members and Veterans find the education that fits their needs.
- Internships, Apprenticeships, Licensing & Certification -Find information on internship and apprenticeship opportunities that provide work experience and on-the-job training as well as applying military training to civilian certifications.
- Assistive Technology -Provides information on equipment, adaptive devices and computer software and hardware that can help people with everyday tasks and education- and training-related activities.
- Family Support -Find support organizations, helpful fact sheets for military families, and family programs for each branch.
- Caregiver Support -Learn about caring for wounded warriors and find support groups and hospice information.
- Children & Youth -Information about youth education, college scholarships, talking to children about deployment, and resources for parents of children with disabilities.
- Survivors -Access benefit information, education and employment opportunities, and resources on coping with the loss of a loved one.
- Counseling -Search for a counselor or other mental health professional and find services available to families.
- Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault -Get help if you are in an abusive relationship and learn more about domestic abuse.
- Financial Information & Assistance -Learn about tax credits, managing personal finances, and finding funds to help in emergency situations.
- Medical, Psychological & Behavioral Conditions -Find information about service-related medical injuries, disabilities and diseases, as well as resources to learn about psychological and behavioral issues that are related to your military experiences.
- Health Care -Find resources on TRICARE and VA insurance, locating military and VA treatment facilities, how to access your medical records, and prosthetics, sensory aids and assistive technologies.
- Rehabilitation -Learn about the rehabilitative therapies available to help Service Members and Veterans recover from injuries and illnesses.
- Healthy Living -Access resources and guides to help you eat right, exercise more, stop smoking and prevent chronic illnesses.
- Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault -Get help you if you are in an abusive relationship or if you have been sexually assaulted, and find information about organizations working to prevent domestic abuse and sexual assault.
- Health Care Provider Resources -Information for health care professionals who deliver primary and specialty care to Service Members and Veterans.
Homeless Assistance
- VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans -Call this confidential hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week to find help for homeless Veterans and their families. 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)
- VA & Other Government Programs -Learn about programs provided by the VA and other federal agencies to assist Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- Emergency & Transitional Housing -Browse immediate housing, including community providers funded by the VA's Grant & Per Diem Program and the VA's short-term contract housing program.
- Employment & Income Assistance -Learn how homeless persons can obtain help with employment and benefits, including vocational training and educational resources are also listed.
- Legal Assistance & Credit Counseling -Find information on legal services and credit counseling for homeless and at-risk veterans. These services can help homeless persons qualify for a lease, open a bank account, collect benefits, and become eligible for employment.
- Non-Profit Programs -Learn about non-government providers and advocates working with the issues and needs facing today's homeless population.
- Health Care, Mental Health & Substance Abuse -Learn about resources and locations where homeless Veterans and families may find health care.
- Research & Reports -Read reports and studies on homelessness, including demographic data and best practices for addressing homelessness.
- Homeless Assistance -Find information on transitional housing, employment programs and benefits for homeless Veterans and Service Members.
- Mortgages, Home Loans & Financial Assistance -Get information on government home loan programs available to Service Members, Veterans and their families, financial assistance for housing payments, and help with avoiding foreclosure.
- Military Housing & Relocation -Locate resources to help with moving, including home and apartment listings.
- Housing Locators -Access resources to help you find an apartment or a house through nationwide listings.
- Temporary Housing -Find information on temporary housing available to Service Members, Veterans and their families.
- Accessible Housing -Get information on homes that are modified to be accessible to people who are injured or disabled.
- Residential Rehabilitation Facilities -Access locations of residential rehabilitation facilities for Veterans and Service Members recovering from injuries or illnesses.
Transportation & Travel
- Military Travel Pay -Provides information on military travel pay, per diem and rules about military travel and family travel.
- Transportation Assistance & Public Transportation- Find information about using public transportation, financing a visit to a loved one in a military medical facility, or traveling to a VA medical appointment.
- Automobile Adaptations -Find resources on adapting motor vehicles for disabilities, and how to get financial assistance for modifying your automobile.
- Off-Duty Travel -Learn about benefits, discounts and deals for Service Members, Veterans and their families while traveling off-duty.
Other Services & Resources
- News Room -Stay informed with news articles from military, government and non-profit sources relating to Veterans and military affairs.
- Coming Home -Information that can help you readjust after deployment.
- OEF/OIF Veterans -Learn about DoD and VA programs, services and resources for returning Veterans of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
- Wounded Warrior Programs -Education, health care and family support for Service Members wounded while serving their country.
- Veterans Service Organizations -Find advocates for Service Members and Veterans who help file VA claims and apply to government programs.
- Military Service Records -Locate your military service records.
- Volunteer Organizations -Get involved with organizations that provide support services to Service Members, Veterans and their families.
- Service Animals -Access information about service animals that are trained to assist people with disabilities.
- Pet Services -Find information on pet foster care and adoption.
- Emergency Preparedness -Prepare yourself for different emergencies and disasters.
- Recreation & Sports -Plan recreation and sports activities for you and your family.
- Legal Rights & Assistance -Research legal services and laws that protect the rights of Veterans, Service Members, families and caregivers.
- Financial Information & Assistance -Learn about tax credits, managing personal finances, and finding funds to help in emergency situations.
- Video Library -View video clips from the VA, DoD and other federal government agencies.


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Many homes use elegant angles and window placements to create a unique design. In these areas, either bow windows or bay windows might be installed. Even though these terms are sometimes used as synonyms, there are differences in the design features. Before you choose the right windows for your home, it is essential that you compare the unique elements of bay windows vs. bow windows.
At Brock Doors and Windows, we are committed to providing the highest quality products to our customers. Our team is here to help when you are making your decisions. We invite you to schedule a consultation so that we can discuss the details that will help you create the home of your dreams.
Benefits of Bay and Bow Windows
These designs are elegant, and they are beneficial to open up the view in the room. If you have a beautiful area around your home, then it is nice to have large windows to frame the gorgeous scenery outside. Since these designs use an 180-degree arch, it creates a wider view compared to a flat window. The windows protrude from the wall, allowing a non-obstructed view that makes the room feel larger compared to a traditional window design.
What are Bay Windows?
Bay windows are created using three window panels. The sizes of these windows vary depending on the design, and typically the windows are not all the same size. A standard bay design has a large window in the center, with smaller windows on either side of the center panel. The two side windows, known as flankers, are symmetrical and they usually have an angle of between 30 to 40 degrees.
Many times, these smaller windows are designed to be double hung. So, you can open the windows to improve the ventilation in the room.
What are Bow Windows?
In comparison, bow windows use three to six panels of glass. The design offers a gradual curve instead of the sharp angles that are used in bay windows. If you choose the right types of windows, then this design improves ventilation because there are more windows to open.
The drawback to bow windows is that more hardware will be required, which means that there will be more materials obstructing the view.
Installing Bow or Bay Windows in Your Home
It has been found that bay or bow windows installation Toronto is beneficial to improve the value of property. People often feel that the focal point of the room is the window design. Large windows are beneficial to make the room feel spacious and to highlight the beautiful views outside.
But, these windows aren't right for every situation. So, it is important that you talk to a windows expert to learn more about the design style that will look good in your Toronto home.
For more information about the types of windows that are available, we invite you to contact our team at Brock Doors and Windows: 1.800.449.3808 or email@example.com. We will gladly set up a time for a free consultation. Or, you can stop by our office at 278 Orenda Rd, Brampton, ON L6T 4X6, Canada.
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The Last Leg (which was known during its first series as The Last Leg With Adam Hills) originally ran alongside the 2012 Summer Paralympics every night following the main coverage on Channel 4. It gave an alternative review of the day's events and featured a mixture of comedy, guests and Paralympics highlights.
It has since become a weekly show and is co-hosted by Josh Widdecombe and Alex Brooker. The Last Leg is summed up by main presenter Adam Hills as "Three guys with four legs talking about the week." This is based upon the fact that Hills was born without a right foot and Brooker had his right leg amputated when he was a baby.
This episode was broadcast soon after Donald Trump became president of the United States so The Last Leg producers describes this video as 'The Doctor himself gives us some reassuring words after a tumultuous week of headlines.'
Apologies if this video does not play in your country.
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Quick Overview
Getting Started
Arranging your portfolio
Written work
Preparing to present
Likely questions
Quick Overview
Your portfolio is a window into your personal practice. It is a key part of the application process for most art & design degrees. It is you oppotunity to show your ability, creativity and passion for the subject you are applying for.
Your portfolio needs to demonstrate three things:
- Your technical ability
- Your contextual understanding (who/what influences you and why)
- How your ideas evolved from original thought through to the final outcome.
Getting started
Visit art school websites such as Norwich University of the Arts www.nua.ac.uk to get an idea of the kind of work current students make and the type of tools and processes are used on the course you are interested in.
You can also visit your nearest GetSet centre and speak to our people as they will also be able to advise on how to put together your portfolio
What Does A Portfolio Look Like?
Portfolios are usually presented in folders with leaves or pull outs (A3 to A1) or photography boxes, containing a selection of your creative work.
You might choose a creative presentation option, for example a shoe box to present footwear design.
If you choose anything other than a standard portfolio it should compliment your work and not appear clumsy.
Some studentschoose to present their work digitially - see No. 8 for more details.
The portfolio should be tailored to the specific course you are applying for. Portfolios can include a range of work around your subject area including drawings, paintings, collages, photographs or short films.
The Basics
- Put your name on your portfolio and additional items (an obvious point but every year it catches someone out).
- Be clear. Fussy arrangements and mounting are off-putting
- Be consistent. Use the same size and colour (preferably black or white) sheets for mounting.
- Labels should be discreet. Use the same font and size throughout.
- Be practical. Don't use materials that are too heavy or delicate - You will probably take your portfolio to a number of interviews and it needs to look great throughout.
- Be considered. A suggestion is to start with your strongest piece and if possible end on your second strongest for a good first and last impression.
- Be sensitive. Some work may be part of a series and look best placed together, however avoid repetition. It is fine to dedicate one page to a single piece of work and let it speak for itself. Don't put pieces of work together that don't compliment each other.
Going Into The Detail
Include 20 to 30 pieces of your strongest work. This will vary depending on the course you are applying for and the amount of relevant and high quality work you have.
Plastic sleeves are fine for 2D courses like Graphic Design but they can make viewing textured work difficult for more tactile courses e.g. Fashion or Textiles, where you may want the viewer to feel the work (plus they are heavy and expensive). So consider whether they are necessary.
Demonstrate that you can be experimental and are prepared to push yourself e.g. show work that took you out of your comfort zone and be able to talk about it.
Use Of Photography
If you have large work(e.g. canvasses or sculptures) it's best to photograph it and include the photo instead.
You could include images from a number of angles or of details.
Try to photograph the work in context e.g. where would it be displayed - perhaps in a gallery, shop, museum or home - This will show you are thinking objectively about work you are producing and your audience.
Additional Information For Film, Animation And Games Applicants
You will need to demonstrate skills additional to those of art and design applicants. These might include: technical ability, with cameras, and video-editing, storyboarding, sound design, script-writing, photographic work, animation (on-line/3D/other), interactive software (e.g. flash/HTML5), open source game engines,game design conceptsin 3D/2D packages or links to websites, blogs, etc.
These portfolios are usually presented digitally using a USB stick or DVD, or some students present their work via social media or a website. We recommend youtube.com, vimeo.com, memyart.com or prezi.com as credible display tools. If you are not bringing your own laptop, check in advance that presentation facilities are available.
Film clips should be between 2-5 minutes.
Showreels of clips are acceptable but complete short films of this length are even better. This demonstrates disipline and achievement as well as creativity.
Sketchbooks and Drawing Skills
Sketchbooks offer insight into your creative development and can be one of the most interesting parts of your portfolio.
We suggest that you bring no more than two or three with you to show how your ideas have developed, as well as how you have contextualised your work (who/what has influenced you).
Keep projects within one sketchbook - the panel are looking to see how each project has developed.
The majority of courses are interested in your ability to draw so think about the role it plays in your work and include a range of drawing skills if possible.
This could be either observational: figurative (people/animals) structural (buildings) or organic forms (plants), or imaginative: Illustrations, storyboards, character ideas, abstractions, patterns or product packaging.
Written Work
Preparing to present
It will strengthen your application if you include work that you created outside school/college. Perhaps you have had work experience, worked freelance, featured in a gallery or press article. This demonstrates a real passion for the subject and that you don't just follow instructions.
Show your character - your work could make reference to hobbies outside of your subject area (e.g. sporrts, collections, theatre, bands) This will help you stand out. Make sure this work is in keeping with the flow of your portfolio.
When you are happy with the work you have selected ask tutors, friends and family to look at it with fresh eyes.
The work should speak for itself so let them look through it before you discuss your ideas.
The Interview
Things that may come up during the interview...
Projects that have been important to you - what did you learn (perhaps a new technique, a risk worth taking, working with others etc)?
Creatives who inspire you and why -know examples of their work.
Current interests, influences, materials you are using.
Are you taking risks? What informs your creative decisions?
The strength of your work and areas you hope to improve.
Your understanding of the relevant industry.
Galleries, exhibitions or festivals you've attended.
Did they influence your work? Did you like them?
Most Likely Direct Questions
Why have you chosen this university?
What do you like about this particular course?
What motivates/inspires you?
How does research inform your work?
What are your ambitions?
Do you have any questions for us?
Interview Tips
The interviewer is looking to bring out the best in you and your work, not to intimidate you or catch you out.
Be positive and optimistic about you practice and your future.
Don't shy away from a question or put yourself down.
The interview is a two-way process; it is your chance to show your enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject and you chance to ask questions.
It is important that you show that you are keen to learn and develop your skils further.
Put your name on your portfolio!
Choose work you are confident talking about.
Spend time selecting your work, make sure you tailor it for each individual course.
Include written work.
The most important part of your portfolio is the quality of your work, so let it speak for itself and be proud of your creativity.
Good Luck!
If you still have questions or require subject specific advice please contact your nearest GetSet Set centre


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Key skills for your managers:
- Developing and leading a high performing team
- Planning, time management and prioritisation
- Creating innovation and change
- Proactive leadership
- Communication skills
- Support and challenge as a management tool
The process of our Management Training
Before the course we will discuss the current situation and culture within your organisation and then agree a range of skills that you wish to focus on. We then design the course to explore your chosen range of key skills, and using a mixture of theory and practical tasks, trial them in a realistic practice scenario, then consolidate the learning and support your delegates through a process of doing things differently.
The "practice ground"
It's engaging and provides a real opportunity for delegates to try new ways of working. There is a complex mystery to solve in which leadership, planning, time management and effective communication will all be vital. It is a very complex exercise that has proved itself time and time again to challenge delegates on many different levels:
- Intellectually
- Logistically
- Physically (if people choose to)
- Organisationally
- Applying the learning
We use the EVL planning tool to record delegates learning and plan how it is going to be applied and further developed back at work.
- What can I do to improve my effectiveness?
- What support will I need?
- When will it be done?
- What will other people see as a result?
Post course
Many clients ask us to convene a meeting of the delegates three months after the course to share their experiences since the programme. It's an opportunity to reflect upon what have they achieved as a result of the course, any difficulties have they encountered and where they take their development next.
We can then offer 1 to 1 coaching from there on if appropriate.
As with all of our work the programme will be tailored to your specific requirements. It is suitable for people already in management positions or those with management potential.
"Fantastic course, good mix of classroom and outside activities. Best course I've ever been on." M. Frain, Infinis High Performance Management training programme.
"EXCELLENT Course which has introduced some very useful tools that can actually be used. The mixture of classroom and outdoor training make for a fantastic approach to learning." Ian Urquhart Management Skills Development Course.


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Holistic Christianity
One of the ongoing issues that seems to rise in my mind, and a lot lately in the Emergent movement is the issue that I will call Holistic Christianity. Rob Bell talks about it a lot. Brian McLaren's new book Everything must change is about it. You read it in recent books like Irresistable Revolution by Shane Claiborne and Jesus of Suburbia by Mike Erre among many others. Rick Warren and Bill Hybels have also made a turn in ministry and thought to deal with it.. There seems to be a constant tension in our Christianity between the spiritual and the physical. That may seem too simplistic, but that's probably the most simple way I can think about it. Much of today's angst among the young as shown in UnChristian, and much of the dissatisfaction that many of us inside the church feel goes to this problem, this dualism.
It's not a new issue, really. Let's just go back to something I mentioned a couple of posts ago: 20th century liberalism and fundamentalism. There is the split. Liberalism believed you could bring the Kingdom and build the Kingdom here and now. They focused so much on the physical here and now, that they lost touch with the spiritual by and by. Evangelism was lost in favor of social action. The fundamentalists did just the opposite. They focused so much on the fundamentals (inerrancy and authority of the bible, the virgin birth & deity of Jesus, the substitutionary atonement of Christ, the bodily resurrection of Christ, and the return of Christ) and "winning" people to these fundamentals through conversion, that anything involving the physical life (poverty, social justice, equity, disease) became secondary and "worldly." They became too heavenly minded to be much earthly good, while the opposite was true of liberalism. It's a common problem that lives in our history, is molded in our religious DNA. Pick a side, most churches and faith communities will, if not openly, then implicitly say.
It was new in the Bible, either. Remember when God said the following:
"The multitude of your sacrifices— what are they to me?" says the LORD. "I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of rams and the fat of fattened animals; I have no pleasure in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. When you come to appear before me, who has asked this of you, this trampling of my courts? Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations— I cannot bear your evil assemblies. Stop doing wrong, learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. [Isaiah 1:11-13; 17]
Or this one that is so famous:
What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. [James 2:14-16]
It's an age old issue, a dualistic division that threatens our faith. What would it look like hold these two important pieces of Christianity together? Is it possible? Who is doing it well? If you follow what Willow and Saddleback (cf. P.E.A.C.E. Plan) do, you'll notice that in the last 5 or so years, Rick and Bill have launched whole new ministries and supported organizations that are working at social justice, racial reconciliation, poverty eradication, AIDS awareness and response, reconstruction of devastation from natural disaster, and neither has lost its fervor for evangelism, spiritual development, or conservative evangelical theology. One of the questions is how this is working inside their churches. Are the churches themselves becoming more integrated (I use the word "integrity" and "integrated" to mean "whole" and "holistic" or undivided) or are there factions within the churches passionate about these often dichotomized passions of Jesus?
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It was called the Germantown Inn up until 1963, when it was turned into a bed and breakfast. Mark and Joanne and their family purchased the Inn about 19 years ago and have been lovingly restoring it, from taking up carpeting and exposing the beautiful hardwood floors to providing modern amenities, adding tasteful finishing touches to make guests welcome, and continuing in the tradition of providing excellent service and gracious hospitality.
Feel free to come and tour our Inn. We are included in The Beach Haven Historical Association's tour of bed and breakfasts on Tuesday mornings, or you are welcome to just stop by the Inn anytime for a personal tour by us or our staff.
Beach Haven, New Jersey is a bustling community that offers visitors a cornucopia of attractions, from pristine sugar sand beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to antiques shops, art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. The adventurous can enjoy the Thundering Surf Waterslide with water rides and interactive 'squirt works', playing miniature golf, chartering a boat for deep sea fishing, or renting a bike, trolley, kayak, surf board, or scuba gear. Try a boat tour of the scenic bays and inlets along the Jersey Shore, or step back in time and take a walking tour of charming Victorian and Seashore Colonial houses constructed before 1900. For a change of pace, board one of the ships at the wharf for a cruise to Atlantic City and a day of gaming. These activities are all within a short walking distance, with ice cream parlors dotted along the way for summer sustenance.
Beach Haven's Surflight Theatre, just steps away from The Island Guest House, is an invaluable asset to the whole area. Featuring Actors Equity live musical theatre, the season runs from Memorial Day weekend until mid-October, resuming for two weeks in December for a holiday-themed show. A typical season consists of eight or nine musicals and three or four plays. From late June until early September, they also produce 12 weeks of Children's Theatre. For current information, go to www.Surflight.org.
At the other end of the island, don't miss the old Barnegat Bay Lighthouse (Old Barney). First built in 1834, its redesign was assigned to West Point graduate and army engineer Lt. George G. Meade in 1855. He not only did a better job of it, but in time rose to be a Brigadier General and defeated General Lee at Gettysburg.
A short drive away, New Jersey's Bay Shore, from Waretown to Atlantic City, is studded with weathered little coastal towns that beg to be explored. The 40-acre Tuckerton Seaport Museum preserves aspects of the old seafaring way of life; further along the coast, the 44,000-acre Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for nature lovers.
Long Beach Island, better known as LBI, is a barrier island linked to the New Jersey mainland by a single bridge. Just half a mile wide and 18 miles long, LBI is home to Barnegat Lighthouse at the northern end and Holgate Bird Sanctuary at the southern end. In between, there are six waterfront townships catering to lovers of sea and sun.
People settled on Long Beach Island in 1690 and got its first boarding house, owned by Robert Tucker, in 1765. Tourism grew as transportation expanded. A number of charming, historic Victorian homes remain in the town of Beach Haven, including the Island Guest House.
Today, LBI retains its character as a tranquil seaside retreat with miles of beaches, boating, fishing, and fresh seafood. This is the perfect place to stroll on the beach, bike, jog, read, explore. Sunrise on the ocean, sunset on the bay, refreshing sea breezes, and pure relaxation are a Long Beach Island tradition.


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Contest #1: Last Day!
This is it! Your last day to enter a photo in our Reflections in Nature Contest! Click here to post up to two images. The winner gets a 2011 Weingarten Art calendar! For more details, take a look at the original contest announcement.
We are getting lots of gorgeous entries. It's going to be really tough to choose a winner. But we're enjoying the process – it's fun to look through all these beautiful shots. To those who have already posted, thanks for entering the contest! And to those who haven't posted yet… get crackin'! :)


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Google's barges in San Francisco Bay remain a mystery. Google isn't telling anyone what they are, even with rumors swirling all around. The barge currently under construction in the bay is also under investigation. Larry Goldzband, the executive director of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, said that the city is setting out to determine if the permits that Google has are all in order. This story from Reuters points to several things that California officials are looking into. "We want to make sure that the permits that are used by the owners of the pier actually allowed for construction to happen," Larry Goldzband told Reuters. He said that this investigation is "a preliminary and formal enforcement investigation."
Google is already in the process of making changes to the barge's design that at the request of the U.S. Coast Guard. These changes are aimed at making sure the new barge construction is safe. Google is keeping all of this under wraps, however. Coast Guard and San Francisco officials have been asked by the Mountain View company to not speak about what is happening, on or around the barges. Officials have also been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in order to ensure that no word of what Google is doing leaks out. Google isn't returning requests for comments, either. Coast Guard commander Jason Tama said that he could not comment on anything specific. He did say that the Coast Guard regularly inspects new construction to make sure that things are safe, and to make sure that all environmental and security procedures are being followed.
The barges are going to be made out of stacked shipping containers. The containers will be stacked four stories high and surrounded by sails. No one knows what they will be used for, although Google has mentioned that they will be "an interactive space where people can learn about new technology." What that means, exactly, is still up in the air. We first heard about the barges back in October. The documents that are on file in San Francisco use the term "artistic" and describe some sort of space that will be used to exhibit new technology. Other recent rumors point to $35 million floating retail stores.


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I've been a bit busy since my last post, trying to get to grips with Twitter. If your not following me yet and you're enjoying my posts, then why not? I'm joking, although it would be nice to have some of you following me ;-) Now, as I often say 'On with the post!'
here . The colours are highly pigmented and it does dry down to a nice matte finish. The range of colours are also amazing and I will look forward to trying the rest of the collection.
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Product - 5
Packaging - 5
Price - 4
For the price they behave like a high end lipstick. It is now my favourite lipstick as it applies like a gloss but has the pigmentation of a lipstick. I think everyone should own one of these in their make up bags. Will you be trying this type of lipstick? Pop your comment in the box below.
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I wrote this whole blog post, see below, only to walk into my kitchen & realise that I put my OLD initials, in paint, on already stamped envelopes. Yep, I still have it. I am still the reason they invented Sod's Law. They are all proud and beaming DCT instead of DTC. Go Figure. It's […]
Match Making of a Different Sort
Jennifer Gooch's mission was to create a simple Web site where people could go to find their lost gloves. Even if no happy reunions ever took place, she was just content to spread a little good will. Good idea, especially for someone like me who has the ability to lose gloves with the blink of […]
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Guinness Music Machine
Brilliant execution of the concept. The characters represting how the drink hits your taste buds – the percussion instruments – each time you take a drink. And I'm not even a fan of the stuff! Just their ads! The video is directed by Steve Cope, from Red Bee Media and edited by Tim Hardy from […]
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F*ing Brilliant
An ad by Bayer about a the strength of Priorin, a product which increases the strenght of you hair, done by JWT Frankfurt. MEGA KUDOS. If you don't get it at first, just give your eyes a minute to adjust. Thanks to Adverblog
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Creative Genius.
In 89 countries walking on a mine is still the routine. In a world that many feel has caused people to become desensitised, this is a phenomenal idea and example of showing that landmines don't have to kill to ruin a life. Visually stimulating and informative all at the same time. Utter Genius. Created by […]
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"Freshly Brewed Urban Spam"
Topiary tea cups in Cairo, with the addition of Lipton tea bag tags. This is brilliant. One of those, why didn't I think of that ideas… Well, I've yet to be on a tea campaign, but still, I'm not sure I would have come up with this. But you know who did: JWT Cairo, whom […]
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Sony Bravia
This advert has been out for a while in the UK, however I just can't get enough of it. The magnitude just amazes me. Well done to Fallon for putting it together. To have the resources to pull something like this off. Just pure brilliance. And the idea?! I don't know where to begin. I […]
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Capitol Alert
Why universal health care died in California
California's universal health care bill never stood a chance this year.
The authors of Senate Bill 562, Democrats Ricardo Lara and Toni Atkins, didn't include a way to pay for the far-reaching legislation, which was estimated to cost $400 billion to start.
Leaders of both houses had no detailed conversations about it with Gov. Jerry Brown, who publicly expressed deep skepticism about how to fund a program that's more than twice the state budget.
All of this was happening as Brown and Democrats braced for Republicans in Washington to dramatically scale back health care spending for low-income people in California and beyond.
So when Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, a policy wonk who says he supports universal health care, announced late Friday he was holding the bill in committee, he merely expedited the inevitable.
"It didn't make any sense," Rendon said of the state legislation. "It just didn't seem like public policy as much as it seemed a statement of principles.
"I hope the Senate takes this chance to take the bill more seriously than they did before," he added.
In an interview, he shot down accusations that a cohort of business-friendly Democrats in the Assembly or the health care industry influenced his decision to hold the bill, which sought to establish a system in California where the government would be the "single-payer" for health care. Other than the nurses, Rendon said, no other outside interest groups came to him to discuss the measure.
The nurses union and self-described Berniecrats came on strong, treating universal health care as a watershed issue for the Democratic Party. They warned about launching primary battles against legislators who didn't vote for it. The scare tactic may have worked in the Senate, which passed the bill despite citing concerns about a lack of details.
But all that did was speed up its certain death in the Assembly. Rendon wanted to protect his caucus.
"For me, it's important that our members are in a place where they don't have to face those threats," he said.
David Townsend, a political consultant who claims business-friendly Democrats and insurance companies among his clients, praised Rendon's leadership amid escalating encouragement from the left.
"I think Speaker Rendon gets a lot of credit for protecting his members from a very stupid idea and making them all politically vulnerable for something that's not going to happen anyway," he said.
Townsend called the process "ludicrous" because the bill was approved in the Senate without a funding plan. Had the measure included a tax increase, it would have required a two-thirds vote, a threshold they were unlikely to reach.
"The speaker called bulls---," he concluded. "More power to him."
The nurses responded to Rendon's action with indignation. Sen. Bernie Sanders said over the weekend that he was extremely disappointed with Rendon's actions, and implored his supporters to demand a reversal.
On Twitter, the nurse's leader, RoseAnn DeMoro, went further, posting a picture of the California bear with a butcher knife in its back. The blade of the weapon was inscribed with the word "Rendon."
"#SinglePayer covers pre-existing backstabs," DeMoro wrote in the tweet. "Let's tell (Rendon) to pull the knife out."
Officials with the union pushed back against the idea that the bill wasn't going to pass this year.
"Nobody said we could even get an author. Nobody gave us a chance in the Senate, either," said Don Nielsen, the nurses' director of government relations. "What we want is the will of the people to let this bill go. Let it be treated like any other bill would be treated. There is no need to protect any members. ... Protect them from whom, the voters? How ridiculous is that notion?"
"It's not up to (Rendon) to predict whether it has a chance," he added. "That's a democratically arrived-at decision."
Brown, who pledged to leave the state on firm financial footing, said earlier this year that he doesn't understand the logic behind pushing another system like single-payer while Obamacare is imperiled.
"Where do you get the extra money?" he asked. "This is the whole question. I don't even get ... how do you do that?
"This is called 'the unknown by means of the more unknown.' In other words, you take a problem, and say 'I am going to solve it by something that's ... a bigger problem,' which makes no sense."
Unlike Brown, and the Senate leader, Kevin de León, who must leave office after next year, Rendon could conceivably hold his position until 2024. On social media, his critics, including some who booed him at the state party convention last month, were already calling for a recall.
At the nurses' urging, single-payer supporters lit up the phones in his Capitol office. While Rendon's decision upset some, groups that included Planned Parenthood and the Service Employees International Union backed his position, exposing a divide within organized labor.
Atkins, who preceded Rendon as the Assembly speaker, said she's "as disappointed as anyone" to see her bill stall, but could not fault him for keeping it from advancing.
"I can't in good conscience do that," Atkins said. "I have been in his shoes. I have had to look at very difficult issues."
Christopher Cadelago: 916-326-5538, @ccadelago


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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Second Quarter Queries (We Make the Road by Walking)
1. Here is the meaning I find in the stories of John the Baptist, the virgin birth, Herod's slaughter of innocent children, the ancestor lists, the coming of the Magi, and Jesus in the Temple at age twelve.
2. Here is why Jesus' parables, miracles, and teaching about hell are important to me.
3. Here is how I respond to Jesus' care for the multitudes and Jesus' attitudes toward Caesar.
4. Here is my understanding of "the kingdom of God."
5. Here is what it means to me to say, "I believe in Jesus. I have confidence in Jesus."
6. If you have been baptized, what does that baptism mean to you? If you have not been baptized, what would it mean for you to choose to be baptized now?
7. What do you appreciate most about this learning circle?
Posted by Bonnie Jacobs at 3/24/2015 08:30:00 AM
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- Bonnie Jacobs said...
Lack of interest means we are abandoning this book, at least for now.
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An Annual Affair
The Brandify Experience
Last year, Brandify brought together enterprise brands that ranged from retail and apparel to manufacturing and restaurants. What unifies us is our love for local marketing innovation, analytics, entrepreneurship, strategy, and customer experience. This year we are back, we are raising the level of knowledge shared, the attendee personalization, and continued commitment to empowering our clients. Find out more.
The Program
Keynotes & Workshops
The Brandify Summit is where brand marketers come to learn how to win. Featuring captivating Keynotes from Amazon to Microsoft and VentureBeat to Yelp and workshops designed to dive deep into key location-based marketing strategies.
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"A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."
King James Version (KJV)
2:32 And the glory of thy people Israel - For after the Gentiles are enlightened, all Israel shall be saved.
Lu 2:32 A light to lighten the Gentiles. Scholars have said that in the work of opening the gates of Christianity to the Gentiles, Stephen was the forerunner of Paul. Might it not be said that Simeon was the forerunner of Stephen, and the Gentile Luke the historian of both? Yet the true doctrine on the subject is explicitly and repeatedly declared not only here, but in the prophecies of the Old Testament. Compare Isa 9:2 40:1 49:6.


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Christmas at the Hall 2017
Sue Evans sent in a report of Christmas dinner at the hall saying that it was beautifully decorated, the food was delicious and everyone enjoyed seeing each other. Thank you Sue! And our many thanks to the Heaphys, the Caldwells, and everyone who helped for making Christmas dinner so special once again. Click on a photo… Read More »


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Pesto Chicken Salad
July 9, 2015 by Emily
You know the recipe you find, make, and then keep making so that by the time you've finished the week, you've eaten it for almost every meal because you loved it so much? And you're still not sick of it? That's this pesto chicken salad.
By now you know that I gravitate towards anything with pesto. I also love chicken salad, but don't let myself eat it. When I saw that this recipe substituted pesto for all of the reasons chicken salad is so unhealthy, I was all over it.
It's extremely flavorful, dangerously delicious both fresh and for leftovers, and so easy. A winner, in my house, and something I'll be binge eating for years to come.
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half so you have two thin pieces from each breast.
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup pesto, home-made or store bought
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- ¼ oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, cut into ¼ inch wide strips
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and slivered
- 1½ cups firmly packed arugula leaves, stemmed
1. Preheat grill to high or prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill.
2. Combine olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper in a dish large enough to hold chicken. Toss chicken in oil mixture until coated. Let sit until ready to cook.
3. In a medium bowl combine raisins, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, and pesto.
4. Grill the chicken over high heat.
5. After chicken is cooked, allow to sit a few minutes to cool just so you can handle it. Cut into bite size pieces and add to pesto mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. To serve make a bed of arugula leaves on each plate and top with the chicken and pesto mixture.
7. Serve immediately.


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Social media for PGRs: boosting your academic visibility
There is no doubt that social media have become an important aspect of my daily life. Though I'm a frequent visitor of different social media apps and websites, I haven't always used these for academic purposes. Instead, I always considered these to be quite private and kept them separate from my work life. However, after some research, I am convinced that social media can be beneficial for your visibility and network as a PGR. I asked Dickon Copsey, College Employability Officer at the UofG, to share his opinions, tips and tricks regarding social media for academics and students. In this post, I will explain how you can use the most popular social media apps and websites to your advantage, without losing professional credibility!
Starting with the app I use most: Facebook. I personally don't easily connect this platform to academia. When a former lecturer added me on Facebook, I didn't know whether I should accept the invitation. Wouldn't it be unprofessional for him to see pictures of me holding several drinks during a night out or a video I shared about a cat in a shark costume? I believe the key to using Facebook is to be aware of what others can see. You can protect your privacy by making everything – or a selection – of your profile inaccessible to people who aren't your Facebook friends. I would advise to avoid posting anything controversial or potentially embarrassing/compromising. I know this is common sense, but it's worth keeping in mind just how public social media accounts really are, and how everything that has once been shared online is retrievable. Potential employers can check out your online profile and should not come across anything that detracts from your professional identity.
All paranoia aside, Facebook can be used for academic purposes by promoting your academic achievements, sharing links to your work on your profile and by becoming Facebook friends with other PGRs. PhD students often have Facebook pages where they arrange get-togethers and share links to interesting events, and some PGT students create pages to discuss courses and share tips for assignments and tests.
Twitter is a popular social media platform for academics. Being active on Twitter can increase your visibility within the academic community and develop your network. Moreover, it can bring you into contact with fellow researchers, publishers and people who might be interested in your project. By tweeting about your publications, updating others on your research process, sharing news stories related to your work or re-tweeting what others are doing in your field, you can feel more connected to the global research community and become a more visible member of it. Others can start following your work and this might bring you career opportunities in the future!
However, keep in mind Dickon Copsey's advice: "Obviously, if you use social media to establish a professional profile you need to maintain your profile and keep it up to date and complete. If your profile goes out of date or looks incomplete and doesn't properly reflect your achievements and experience, there is a reputational risk. Think carefully about what you have time to do before embarking on any social media platform and make sure that any research you refer to online is fully evidenced."
If you want a humorous break from your project, check out the account Shit Academics Say!
LinkedIn is a social networking website designed specifically for professional purposes. This platform allows users to create an account where they can display their professional and academic CV. LinkedIn is especially useful for getting in touch with people from your field of research. You can stay updated on what your connections are working on and join discussion groups and receive news updates from research groups, archives, universities, museums and other institutions. Don't be surprised to even find job vacancies there. A friend of mine found her new job after a recruiter got in touch with her, saying that her CV and profile were exactly what they needed!
Copsey adds: "Consider developing a LinkedIn profile to broaden your non-academic networks and practice articulating the transferable skills that might make you attractive to non-academic employers. Check out our dedicated LinkedIn Moodle to get some ideas for how your profile might look. Social networking platforms like LinkedIn can also help you practice articulating your professional brand and in some cases create career opportunities or new collaborations, particularly if you are keen to create partnerships outside of academia."
The digital scholar
When asked about the importance of social media for PGRs, Copsey argued that there is a lot of talk nowadays about the 'digital scholar' or the 'digital academic' and there are clearly growing numbers of academics using academic and non-academic social media platforms to collaborate, share, discuss, and promote research. "I think social media can be fantastically useful in supporting early career researchers to establish a professional brand, to build communities with fellow researchers, and to practice communicating their research messages to a broad range of practitioner (and non-practitioner) audiences. Social media tools can be particularly useful for part-time or dispersed students studying away from campus."
"In my work with postgraduate students, I've also seen an increasing use of these platforms for self-publishing. Self-publishing on LinkedIn or through social media channels and blogs can help you not only hone the clarity of your message but also can help you gather a following and get different perspectives on your research and ideas. Have a browse through the many formal researcher blogs and less formal PhD student blogs for ideas."
"Academic-only platforms like Academia.edu, ResearchGate, and Mendeley offer a much more focused platform to network with researchers in your area and track who is publishing what or who is reading your work. If you want to find out more about who is using what in terms of research communication tools University of Utrecht completed a study in 2016 looking at exactly this."
What are the disadvantages of social media for PGRs?
However, despite its myriad advantages, he also acknowledged that social media offers almost limitless opportunities for distraction, prevarication and even risk. "We've all experienced the Facebook/Twitter rabbit hole that we can disappear down for hours instead of getting on with what we need to do and I've talked to increasing numbers of students who are using social media blocking tools and time management 'pomodoro technique' apps to avoid digital distractions and make their online time more effective. Student Learning and Development can help you with this."
"You also need to be clear how the platforms you are using use and protect your data and how they run their business and monetise. Many of the academic platforms have yet to work how they monetise their membership but with the investment they have received in recent years they will have to do so."
Some general tips from the College Employability Officer:
- Self-publishing - start a research or non-research related blog or LinkedIn publishing stream to improve your writing skills, practice communicating your ideas and research to a non-academic audience, and start gathering followers and getting feedback. Hannah does this via her LinkedIn profile but there are many more good examples out there.
- Professional groups – join a small number of targeted professional groups to find out what practitioners are discussing in your field or in non-research fields that are related to your area of work. LinkedIn is particularly good for this but the academic platforms mentioned above also offer functions for these type of discussion fora.
- Social media distractions – social media can very easily take over your life (and can often seem preferable to writing and researching!) so try to take a realistic and strategic approach to which platforms are of most use to you and work out beforehand what you want to get out of it. The Innovate Handbook has some useful guidance on Social media strategy for research dialogues.
More information
For more information, visit: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/rsio/researcherdevelopment/rescomms/.
The Vitae Innovate Handbook also offers a whole range of advice and first-hand experience on how researchers can and are using social media effectively.
Finally, don't forget to read Stuart's social media manual!


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Tipperary GAA Scene 10th January
By PRO Joe Bracken
With the arrival of a New Year, we send best wishes to all Tipperary players and supporters as once again we commence the club and county journey for 2017. To all we hope the season will be as successful and fulfilled as one would expect and that the Premier County will continue to hold the sway come the end of play this year again.
Up and running with a game under their belt already the Tipperary senior footballers were first into action this year with an away visit to Tralee to play Kerry in the McGrath Cup on Sunday last. With a mix of old and new, Liam Kearns' side not long back on the training fields were upended by a lively Kerry outfit fielding their U21 panel as the home side emerged victorious 3-11 to 1-03. Tipperary's goal coming courtesy of a Diarmuid Foley (Moyle Rovers) strike early in the first half to give Tipp the lead before Kerry asserted their dominance.
Tipp line out against Cork in round two this Wednesday night, January 11th at 7.30pm in Dr. Morris Park in what may also prove to be a difficult assignment due to availability of players.
The Tipperary U21 football team under new manager Declan Browne (Moyle Rovers) played Galway last Sunday in the first round of the Peter McNulty Tournament with the Tribesmen winning this 3-12 to 1-7.
Next up this Saturday, January 14th at 2pm in Round 2 Tipperary play Laois in the Laois Training Centre which is just beside O'Moore Park in Portlaoise.
Peter McNulty who tragically passed away in 2010 was an attacking forward, who was a member of the Laois team that beat Dublin to win the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship in 2003. He subsequently went on to represent Laois at Under 21 level, and captained the team who defeated Longford to win a Leinster Under 21 Football Championship in 2006.
Tipperary referees were to the fore of the action on Sunday with Johnny Ryan (Boherlahan-Dualla) watching over the Co-Op Superstores.ie Munster Hurling League first round fixture between Limerick and Waterford in Dungarvan, while John O'Brien (Arravale Rovers) was in charge of the Walsh Cup match between Wexford and UCD in Gorey.
Elsewhere in McGrath Cup football, Sean Lonergan (Moyle Rovers) had the task of keeping an eye on affairs between Clare and Waterford in Meelick.
The action moves up a notch in the Harty Cup this week as the Quarter-Final knock out stages have been reached with plenty of action also down for decision this Wednesday, January 11th. From a Tipperary perspective the tie of the round will be in the Ragg at 1.30pm where Our Lady's Templemore take on Thurles C.B.S. in a local derby.
It was in 2008 when the schools last met at this stage when a replay was required to separate the sides with Thurles eventually coming out on top. That same year Thurles progressed to the final but lost to De la Salle before going on to lift the title the following year in Nenagh. Keeping a close watch on proceedings here will be John McCormack (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams).
The other Tipperary school in action is Nenagh C.B.S. who will meet De la Salle College in Leahy Park, Cashel also at 1.30pm in what is a repeat of last year's pairing. Unfortunately for Nenagh the result didn't go their way last year and they will certainly be hoping to go one better this year though they still know a huge task awaits them in Cashel if they are to progress. Whatever the outcome, the semi-final won't be too simple either as the winners meet the victors of Our Lady's and Thurles CBS. The man in the middle here will be Damien Fox (Clare).
The other two fixtures see Ardscoil Ris, Limerick meet CBS Midleton in Bansha with Fergal Horgan (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams).in charge while Christian Brothers College, Cork meet Coláiste Cholmáin, Fermoy in Blackrock in the other match with Diarmuid Kirwan (Cork) officiating.
Extra time will be played in all games if necessary.
Basic Club Referee Training Courses are provided every two years by trained Referee Tutors in County Tipperary. Held over 4 nights in Thurles, the course is developed in conjunction with Croke Park and supported through the Provincial Munster Referees Administrators.
Dates for the Tipperary Training Course are as follows; Foundation Course (Sarsfields Centre, Thurles – all 8pm) Thursday – January 26th, Thursday – February 2nd, Thursday – February 9th which is an on line timed module and Thursday – February 16th.
Modules are "classroom" based and involve attendance and participation by the prospective referees. A timed Rules Test is centrally organised by Croke Park, which the participants complete "on-line", with a pass-mark set which must be achieved for successful progression
Following successful completion of the Training Course the successful candidate is certified as qualified by Coiste Ríaracháin Réiteoirí Contae Tiobrad Árann as a Réiteoir Chlub or Club Level Referee. It is recommended for Foundation Referees to be appointed to referee games up to and including U14 for a period of 2 years.
We are now seeking applications from interested individuals, who are considering taking up the role as Club Referee and applications must be submitted through their respective Club Secretary on the relevant Application Form which is available online on the Tipperary GAA website. See http://tipperary.gaa.ie/gaa-referee-recruitment-tipperary/. Please note all applications must be accompanied by a cheque for €100, from the applicant's home club, which will be refunded after officiating at ten games. Completed application forms accompanied by €100 cheque only should be forwarded to Paul Stapleton, Secretary, Tipperary Referees Administration Committee, Lár na Páirce, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Ongoing Referee Development – current referees are reminded the compulsory Fitness Assessment and Rules Test are confirmed for 7.30pm on January 19th and February 9th in The Dome, Semple Stadium, Thurles, while the annual in service will be held at 7.30pm on January 16th and February 20th in the Sarsfields Social Centre, Thurles.
For further information / clarification please contact – Jim O'Shea Chairperson, Tipperary Referees Administration Committee on 085 1744791 or Paul Stapleton Secretary on 085 1983325.
Tipperary was represented in six of the seven competitions that took place in the Munster Finals of Scór na nÓg in Ovens Co. Cork on Sunday last January 8th. Competitors, mentors, families and supporters travelled from Clonmore, Borrisoleigh, Newcastle, Killea, Newport, Portroe and beyond to lend their support and encourage our young dancers, singers, musicians, actors and actresses to do their best. In his address Munster Council Chairman Jerry O'Sullivan complimented all the young people –all winners on the day for such a wonderful display of talent and wished all competitors the best going forward.
Newcastle took the honours in the Rince Foirne winning Corn Chontae Phort Lairge and Joseph Boyle of Borrisoleigh was victorious in the Amhránaíocht Aonair competition with a lovely rendition of The Hills around Listowel. We wish Joseph our solo singer and the Newcastle troupe under the tutelage of Kathy McGrath all the very best in The All-Ireland Finals of Scór na nÓg in the Waterfront Belfast on Saturday February 11th. Go néirí go geal libh ann.
The North Tipperary 40×20 Juvenile Handball Finals hosted by Nenagh were held on Friday Saturday and Sunday last and provided a great weekend of Handball to kick off the 2017 Season. Well done to all the juveniles who competed and will go on to represent North Tipperary in the County Finals where they will now take on the South on Sunday next, January 15th in Cashel. For a full list of results please check the Tipperary Handball website http://handball.tipperary.gaa.ie/
The January GAA draw will take place in Oliver Ryan's, Upperchurch this Friday night, January 13th where December draw winner Fr. Loughlin Brennan will be presented with his first prize from that draw. Skoda Fabia car is the first prize on offer again on Friday night and best of luck to all in that draw.
There are still a number of Tipperary GAA 2017 Calendars available as we head into the New Year. It contains many of the iconic images of a hugely successful year for Tipperary and will be also be a wonderful keepsake for years to come. Available in Lár na Páirce, Elvery's Sport stores and other retail outlets around the county please make sure to get your calendar before they are all gone.
The official Tipperary SH team photograph is also on sale as is continuing to be quite popular. All enquiries should be made to Tim Floyd, Co. Secretary email@example.com, 087 2591747 or any county board officer or SH team panellist.
The match pass for 2017 is currently on sale at the price of €120. This pass gives supporters access to all adult matches within the County during 2017. Passes can be ordered through the GAA Office Slievenamon Rd, Thurles or by contacting 0504 22702 where payments can be made over the phone.
The Season Ticket is still on sale until the start of the leagues and is an ideal way of ensuring match tickets as the season progresses.
Enjoy another year of great value with the GAA Season Ticket. Prices are as follows: Adult – €99, Juvenile (U16) – €20 and Adult Club+ – €200
The benefits of the season tickets are – Great value – great price plus more discounts throughout the Championship; Convenience – you have your ticket for your team; Exclusive Extras – 'bring a friend' options, special purchase options for other matches
Adult Club+ Version – includes club championship fixtures within your chosen county and guaranteed All-Ireland Final ticket should your county qualify. (Selected code only – Please note that there will not be a Club+ Upgrade option for 2016. If you wish to purchase a Club+ GAA Season Ticket this must be done at the time of purchase.)
You will also enjoy discount prices during the Championship – Pay & Play kicks in after your opening Championship fixture.
Please note that as per Point No. 56 in the GAA Season Ticket Terms & Conditions, the significantly increased ticket demand for the All-Ireland Finals means that the seats allocated to qualifying Season Ticket holders for the finals will not be located in the same section as seats allocated for prior championship games at Croke Park.
For any queries in relation to the GAA Season Ticket please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
The following link is to what is included in and the benefits of the Season Ticket: http://www.gaa.ie/tickets/gaa-season-ticket/
While the next link provides the option to buy: https://www.seasontickets.ie/
The Tipperary Supporters Club are delighted to announce that the member's gift in 2017 is a specially-produced DVD of Tipperary's 2016 season.
Supporters can join on line now on tippsupportersclub.com/join by credit card or debit/laser card. Membership is €40 per person. Also on the website details are available of the direct debit facility; as the Club is run on a completely voluntary basis it would be a great help if members could join by direct debit. We are encouraging members to switch to Direct Debit payment by offering a reduced charge of €30 for all Direct Debit members in 2017. It's easy to sign up for Direct Debit, just download the two-page form, fill it out and send it to Jim Reidy at the address below.
If joining by post please send a cheque or postal order for €40 payable to Tipperary Supporters Club to Jim Reidy, 13 Castleknock Close, Dublin 15 (086-3580718, email: email@example.com )
All proceeds from membership go towards the preparation and training of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Team.
The membership scheme of the Friends of Tipperary Football for 2017 is also available and tickets at €20 each can be had from any committee members or the Divisional coordinators, Kevin Barron (West), Trish Gavin (Mid), Aidan McNamara (South) and Joe Hannigan (North) and will carry prizes of tickets to the All-Ireland and National Football League fixtures. Supporters can also join online at the following link http://www.friendsoftipperaryfootball.com/
All monies raised from the membership go directly towards Tipperary Football teams.
Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please e-mail at email@example.com on or before 3.00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.


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Call it the Rumble in Upper Manhattan.
This is the heated Democratic primary for the 13th congressional district. The Latino candidate accuses the African-American candidate of race-baiting — and Al Sharpton steps forward to present himself as the voice of racial harmony.
The latest dust-up started when Charlie Rangel asked of his challenger, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, "Just what the heck has he done besides saying he's Dominican?"
Rangel also pointed to a flyer the Espaillat campaign put out in the 2012 primary. It denounced another Dominican lawmaker as a "traitor" for endorsing Rangel instead of helping Espaillat become the first Dominican in Congress.
"I'm really saddened that the congressman tries to frame this race among racial and ethnic silos," Espaillat replied. "I think that's a disservice to your constituents, Congressman. . . You should really apologize. You are creating divisions."
The next day, the Rev. Al Sharpton issued a warning.
"The one that saves the community and brings us together ought to be the congressman," he said. "The one that divides us has forfeited the right and ought not be in the race. . . This race should be decided on issues."
This from the man at the center of some of the city's most racially explosive moments, from the Tawana Brawley hoax to the Freddie's Fashion Mart protests that led to a mass shooting and arson.
What's really going on is a district that was once heavily African-American and is becoming more Latino. In 1970, demographics favored a black candidate; in 2014, the trends are moving toward a Latino.
In the abstract, Sharpton and Rangel have a point. The campaign should be more about issues, and Espaillat should address more of where he stands on them.
But if this primary has become about race and ethnicity, it's only because Espaillat is living down to the low standards all these men have established over the years.


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