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Wednesday, 6 July 2011
The Transition Institute asks: Where does social enterprise fit into the pensions debate?
Now is as good a time as any to ponder the question: where does social enterprise fit into the pensions debate? With parts of the public sector striking and the gap between what Government and many in the public sector believe to be a fair position widening, we ask, what does social enterprise bring to the party?
On the face of it, the answer would seem simple as social enterprises are businesses that value and are often owned by staff but can only offer terms and conditions that the market for their service or product will support. But of course this general assertion becomes much more complex when you look at public sector spin-outs. How can independent providers undertake to maintain current terms and conditions of public-sector staff and still find a margin to ensure sustainability? And if they can't do that, what will attract people to entrepreneurialism when they have so much to lose by transferring to new models? What's in it for them?
It goes without saying that people in the middle of this transformative exercise deserve a straight answer and, there too, things can be overly complex. In the first instance most social enterprises do what they can for staff as staff buy-in and motivation are what makes the whole endeavour work; without that it isn't social enterprise and it doesn't work. In the case of public-sector spin-outs, to date the approach to pensions have ranged from all the staff of one new entity having to renegotiate their pension into a company scheme through to one large very public spin-out that not only won the right for existing staff to retain their pension rights but the ability to offer new staff the same public-sector pension benefits. What is unusual about this latter case is not only the generosity of the offer, but also the fact that they were able to get a decision from central Government one way or the other.
On this important subject I have two headlines: one, which may surprise you, is that most of the staff who want to move to the social enterprise model are so enthusiastic about taking control of their service that they are doing so despite the knowledge that there is potential to lose their full pension rights; and two, getting a decision out of Government on this issue is as hard today as it was 6, 12, 18 months ago.
Clearly something has to be done, and that is why the Transition Institute, which I am interim chair of, is looking at this as a top priority. Everywhere we go we are being told spin-outs (public-sector workers who want to establish themselves as independent service providers) and spin-ins (social enterprises who want to tender for public-sector contracts) are unable to get guidance on the pension issue. This has not stopped some going ahead, but if we are to get the wheels turning faster to see the current trickle grow into a good steady flow, we need clarity and a consistent policy on this.
To help us I urge you to look at the Transition Institute blog where we are welcoming comments from people about their experience. We intend to build a picture to clarify what is happening on the ground and what the consensus is on the most helpful position Government can take. We are asking, what are the doers doing?
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We were constantly reminded about kids who go without, and also learned a lot about the other limitations that come without shoes.
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NorthStar Alarm employees took part in the Tom's annual "One Day Without Shoes" event yesterday to help raise awareness for children's health and education. The company, who has supported the cause for three years now, asked employees to trace or stamp their footprint on a pledge paper to commit to spreading awareness about the important role shoes play on a child's life.
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Rob joined the Simms Team in 2005 after a 20+ year career as an Air Force officer. He served as a Personnel Officer, whose function was to take care of the needs of service members and their families. Having moved to many homes around the world during his military career, Rob has developed an uncanny ability to help buyers find exactly what they're looking for. He has also been firsthand through the experience of building a new home, so he is the Team's new construction expert, holding the Certified New Home Sales Specialist (CSP) designation, as well as being a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Accredited Buyer Representative, among other certifications. During his 11 years with the Simms Team, Rob has sold over 160 homes, with $50,000,000 in sales.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Rob attended Rollins College and subsequently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) with a degree in Mass Communications. He later earned a Master's Degree in International Relations from Troy State University. He has lived all over the world. Stateside, he has called Virginia, Tennessee, North Dakota, Oklahoma, California, Hawaii and Florida home. Abroad, he has lived in Belgium, Greece, Italy and Germany.
Married since 1987 to Paivi Ikonen-Johnson, a native of Finland, they have a son, Matthew, who attends New College of Florida in Sarasota and is a political science major.


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The Epic mid wing
Several years ago I started to mix and match my paddles on an expedition, different paddles = different paddling styles/techniques = different muscle groups; so being able to vary paddling styles also facilitated rest for various muscle groups.
When I started the Scandinavia expedition I took a pair of wings, the tried and well tested Lendal kinetic touring and a Greenland stick.
I have to say that I was most impressed by the wing blade, especially in calm to moderate waters, whenever it got really rough or technical I would invariably swap back to my Lendal.
The wing blade has such a positive catch that after using a wing and then changing back to any other blade type the flutter on the blade becomes more than noticeable, in fact controlling the blade through the water after using a wing really becomes a bit of a chore.
So when Harry and I got together and started preparing for Around Ireland we decided that a wing blade would become our main source of propulsion. We tried various wing paddles out but one design which stood out head and shoulders above all others was the Epic mid wing, a really high quality product which is exceptionally light, has a very positive catch and an ultra smooth action through the water, this paddle soon became both Harry and my own, favorite paddle.
There were only two days on the entire journey when we both changed over to our spare paddles and then it was comfortable to know that our Lendals were there, both Harry and I have paddled thousands of miles with a Lendal blade and we know its characteristics intimately. On both of these days we faced winds which were gusting in excess of 40-45 knots and we both felt that for the dynamic changes in blade angle which would be needed beneath the water, an asymmetric blade would work best.
This combination worked very well for us and I have no doubt the partnership between asymmetric and wing shall continue to be a feature for future expeditions.
A part of our own personal action plan for the 'Around Britain and Ireland' expedition will be to improve upon our forward paddling stroke, Harry maintains that I have the most agricultural style of paddling he's ever seen and looking at some of the video footage I am afraid I have to agree, so if there is anyone out there who happens to be heading down towards the south west, who fancies giving me a few top tips, please do get in touch, you'll find me all ears.....
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As it turns out, the Broncos weren't the only football team for which quarterback Jay Cutler caused plenty of trouble earlier this year.
Cutler also created a problem for the Georgia Bulldogs by giving four free tickets to an NFL game between the Broncos and the Falcons to former UGA and current Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.
John Taylor of CFT posted a blurb item on the subject earlier today. And since our longstanding relationship with CFT has continued now that CFT, like PFT, is in partnership with NBC, we thought it would make plenty of sense to run a link to J.T.'s item.
What we're basically saying is, "You should put CFT in your daily 'I'll review those reports in five minutes, maybe ten' Internet routine."


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Noel - Silent Morning(12 Inch Club Mix)
Giggles - Love Letter(Hot Cutting Mix)
Kaynye W.est - Paraniod New Mix
Keenhouse - Feel The Drive
Doctor's Cat - Feel The Drive
Coeur de Pirate - Comme Des Enfants(Le Matos Andy Carmichael Remix)
aright finally got some time to do a post/even though this stuff aint too good. idk. welll Noel is pretty cool imean if you like bad 80s that in turn makes it awesome. giggles i would say the same thing. new kanye i put up to beat my bro to it cause he loves dat. doctors cat was like one of the first true italo-disco great songs i guess, so keenhouse, dj that love arbys, just recently did a mix of it so i put em both up. coeur de pirate is amazing. period. its a real pretty song and definitely the best song of this group.


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The Childhood of a Leader begins with the sounds of an orchestra warming up. A conductor's voice cuts through the cacophony – "Okay, let's try this please". Cut to a title card with the word 'Overture' as powerful music swells with the anticipation of the spectator. This film marks the directional debut of actor-turned-director Brady Corbet, and he certainly doesn't hold back. Indeed, as a directional debut, the phrase "let's try this" is a neat summary. Whether the film follows through on its ambitious premise, however, is another matter.
Based on a Jean-Paul Sartre novel of the same name, The Childhood of a Leader relies on its synopsis being quite possibly its biggest draw – a portrait of a young boy who is destined to become a fascist dictator. The aforementioned orchestral score, penned by the masterful Scott Walker, thrills us with its dramatic tones and promises a suitably grand film to follow. Aside from the musical score, the film's other technical marvel is the unorthodox use of the camera. During quiet scenes it is still, but during more tumultuous moments it sways, circles, rolls and is generally unpredictable. It also sometimes switches to a foggy point-of-view shot that is occasionally ambiguous in its connection to the general narrative. It is this fresh take on the movement of camera, coupled with the unusual subject matter, that truly elevates the film. We know we are about to see something that will evoke the most popular representation of political evil possible, and so the actual film that materialises is rather unexpected. The question of how a child becomes a monster is not at all answered. Instead, The Childhood of a Leader captures a fairly straightforward childhood, and therein lies all its power.
The film is divided into three acts, each culminating with a tantrum. Though structurally such a premise indicates an energetic build-up, the pace of film is, in fact, rather quiet and slow. The tantrums manifest as small moments of explosive behaviour, not nearly as intriguing as one might expect. To substitute, it is the boy's persistent aura of barely-suppressed rage that drives the film. That, and his unexplained anger towards nearly everyone who crosses his path, especially those closest to him. It is no exaggeration to say that Tom Sweet, who plays the ten-year-old Prescott, carries this film. For one so young he exercises remarkable restraint, easily outshining the highly accomplished adults of the cast – who include Robert Pattinson, Bérénice Bejo, Stacy Martin and Liam Cunningham. Sweet effortlessly turns the character of a spoilt brat into a sympathetic, almost accidental villain.
Prescott's childhood may be straightforward, but it is by no means ordinary. For starters, this boy enjoys an extremely comfortable life of privilege – in an economic, social and political sense. He casually strolls about an enormous French mansion, complete with staff. He is a passer-by in the life of his father, whose career ties to Woodrow Wilson mark him as an important man. Indeed, at one point an unofficial cabinet meeting is held in the boy's house (and it truly is his house) in such an intrusive manner that it is easy to see how one so young can become entangled in a sphere of political influence. But Prescott doesn't seek so much to understand as to control – an idea that resurfaces over and over.
Even the introduction to this child character is beset by violence. He tosses stones carelessly – yet intentionally – at innocent parishioners. Crucially, this is not a story about a child allowed to run amuck – that would be too easy. Prescott is routinely punished for his bad behaviour – the stone-throwing incident results in a display of public humiliation as he is forced to apologise to every parishioner after a nativity play. Similarly, a scene which involves the young boy exposing himself to his father results in an unrelentingly violent beating. Prescott is always testing the waters. He plays at games he does not fully understand with his immature notions of violence, sexuality and emotional cruelty. Yet his sociopathy is an astoundingly effective tool that he wields to manipulate those he knows. What choice does he have? This is a child who only friend is his nurse, a child who endures a permanent loneliness and whose parents are permanently detached.
So, who is the child meant to be? In terms of an actual historical figure, that is. He cannot be Hitler, Stalin, or Mussolini, whose collective childhoods were nothing like his. Indeed, he cannot really be any one dictator. He is the perfect amalgamation of a fictional evil-mastermind coupled with the polarising otherness of a child. The enigmatic symbols of red flags during the film's finale intensify this deliberately equivocal take on history. Perhaps The Childhood of Leader is at its most ambitious during the reveal of the grown up Prescott (Pattinson), with his uncannily twitching eyes and illogical orders. It is only by transposing the behaviour of a young boy onto an adult that we can truly see the monstrous child for what it is.


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Senior County League Round 12 - November 30th 2014 in Strand Road (Kerins O Rahillys) 2pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 2-13, Fossa 4-08.
Castle Senior County After extra time in another pulsating game Fossa prevailed to meet Beaufort for promotion to Division 3.Castle got off to a good start with 2 early points from Anton Kelliher and Keelan Dowling before Fossa got their first scores, then a well taken goal by Keelan Dowling and a point by Alan Fitzgerald left castle leading 1 - 3 to 0 -2.A Fossa goal after 25 minutes left it 1 - 3 to 1 - 2 at half time in favour of Castle.A goal and a point for Fossa left them ahead by 3 points. Points from Alan Fitzgerald and Timothy Moriarty reduced it to one.Fossa added 2 more points before points from Liam Maunsell, Gavin O Connor and Colm Mahoney levelled at 2 -5 to 1 -8.Fossa went ahead again before Gavin O Connor levelled. Anton Kelliher put over what looked the winner but Fossa levelled on full time , Castle 1 - 10 to Fossa 2 -7.
Castle got off to the better start in extra time and a goal by Brandon Hoare and points from Timothy Moriarty and Alan Fitzgerald left it Castle 2 - 12 to Fossa 2 - 7 at half time. A goal and a point for Fossa cut the margin to a point. Fossa seemed to have the momentum at this stage and a late goal sealed victory for them, Anton Kelliher replied with a point but Fossa held on to win by a point.
Disappointment for Castle having given their all in two pulsating games, they now have to look forward with added determination to win Division 4 next year and with the addition of some of the younger players who played well when introduced, and the experience of the older ones combined it can be achieved.
Many thanks to all the players and the management of Ger Callaghan, John Joe O Connor and Johnny Healy also Tim Dennehy for doing First Aid.
Team: S.Kenny, G. Fitzgerald, J. O Connor, N. Fitzgerald, E. Whelan, C. Sills, A. O Donnell, A. Fitzgerald, A. Kelliher, C. Mahoney, M.J. Fitzgerald, M. O Shea, L. Maunsell, K. Dowling.
Subs: T.Moriarty for M O Shea, B. Hoare for M. J.Fitzgerald, K.Burns for G.Fitzgerald, A. Lynch for K. Dowling, M.Slattery for C. Mahoney, K. Dowling for L. Maunsell, J. J,Hussey for N.Fitzgerald, G.Fitzgerald for E.Whelan.
Senior County League Round 12 - November 23rd 2014 in Na Gael 2pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 0-12, Fossa 1-09.
Castle Senior County League Promotion Play off. This game which was played in Na Gael pitch in Tralee finished deadlocked , not even 20 minutes of extra time could separate the sides and they will have to do it all again to find out who will meet Beaufort in the promotion decider . Castle dominated play in the first half but would have been disappointed to end the half with only five points, three from Alan Fitzgerald and one each from Liam Maunsell and Anton Kelliher. Beaufort finished the half on two points but were denied a goal by Castle Keeper Shane Kenny who made a fantastic save.
Fossa narrowed the lead with an early point but Castle responded with two from Alan Fitzgerald, then a high ball into the Castle square ended up in the net , this gave Fossa renewed hope , Anton Kelliher put Castle ahead again , but each time Castle went ahead Fossa levelled again , and when the whistle blew for the end of normal time Castle were on 0-09 , Fossa on 1-06.
Castle went into a three point lead again in extra time with two points from Gavin O Connor and one from Alan Fitzgerald , but again Fossa pulled it back with two points before the end of the first period of extra time. Fatigue was setting in for both teams in the final period , but Fossa managed to get an equalising point, while Castle who had an opportunity to go ahead again before the whistle failed to hit the target. The game finished Castle 0-12, Fossa 1-09.
Cahill Cup Junior B Final - October 25th 2014 in Cromane 2pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 2-09, Renard 0-12.
Castlegregory Junior team had a successful trip to Cromane on Saturday afternoon where they defeated Renard in the Cahill Cup final. Renard dominated the early stages and went into a six point to two lead, the Castle scores coming from Alan McNamara. Castle got to grips with the game at this stage, Sean O Mahoney ,Killian Burns, Maurice James Fitzerald, Jack Nix, Aaron Crean and Peter Crean were all working hard and winning more ball around the middle, they chipped away at the Renard lead, Alan McNamara added a point , and with two each from Jordan Quirke and Maurice James Fitzerald they went ahead for the first time in the game. Jordan Quirke set Alan MacNamara up for the first goal of the game, Cromane kicked a point but this was quickly cancelled out by another from Alan MacNamara before the half time whistle. Half Time score - Castlegregory 1-08, Renard 0-08.
Renard had several attacks early in the second half but Castle were very solid in defence ,Eoin O Shea guarded his goal mouth while Enda Whealan was outstanding at full back , and he was well supported by John Joe Hussey and Timmy Walsh. Fifteen minutes elapsed with both sides failing to score , then Brandon Hoare cut through the Renard defence and placed the ball in front of the oncoming Maurice Slattery who slotted it to the net. Christy Smith was introduced for Kevin Kennedy who received a black card. It was twenty minutes into the half before Renard registered their first point , the momentum swung to them once more and they narrowed the lead to two points. Clement Crean was introduced for injured Jordan Quirke. Castle were determined to hold on, Maurice James Fitzerald intercepted a Renard kick out and he found Alan MacNamara who fisted the ball over the bar to increase his personally tally to 1-05 and put Castle back in a three point lead before the referee blew the final whistle.
Captain Alan MacNamara was presented with the Cahill Cup by Christy Kileen who also pointed out that Alan was part of the last Castle team to win this cup twenty years ago in 1994. Great credit goes to this Castle Junior team for their commitement all through the season, and also to their management Clement And Peter Crean for all their time and effort. It was great to see a mixture of the older more experienced players combining with current minor players to bring this cup back to Castle after a long absence. A special mention to Timothy Moriarty , Kealan Dowling and Patrick O Donnell who were outstanding throughout the year but could not play in the final due to injury.
Team- Eoin O Shea, John Joe Hussey, Enda whealan, Timmy Walsh, Brandon Hoare, Sean O Mahoney, Aaron Crean, Killian Burns, Peter Crean , Jack Nix,Maurice James Fitzerald (2p), Maurice Slattery(1g), Kevin Kennedy, Jordan Quirke (2p), Capt. Alan MacNamara(1-05). subs - Christy Smith, Clement Crean. Jack Fitzerald.
Senior County League Round 10 - October 19th 2014 in Ballybunion 2pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 1-10, Beale 0-11.
Castle put in a gutsy performance to earn a well deserved win over Beale in the County League on a scoreline of Castle 1 - 10 Beale 0 - 11.Castle got off to the better start with 2 quick points from Killian Burns and Liam Maunsell, Beale came more into it after this and went 5 points to 2 ahead. Points from Alan Fitzgerald and Anton Kelliher left it Beale 7 points Castle 5 points at half time.
Beale got the first score of the second half but a point from Colm Mahoney and a well taken goal by Liam Maunsell left Castle leading by a point. Beale led again after 2 further points but points from Alan Fitzgerald, Colm O Mahoney and Brandon Hoare left Castle ahead 1 - 10 to 0 -10.
Beale got a further point but Castle held on to keep their hopes of promotion still alive. Overall a great team performance by Castle. Well done to the team and to manager Ger O Callaghan , and selectors John Joe O Connor and Johnny Healy.
Subs: B.Hoare for E.Whelan, M.J.Fitzgerald for A.Lynch, M.Slattery for A.Kelliher, J.J.Hussey for K.BURNS.
Senior County League Round 7 - June 28th 2014 in Castlegregory 1:30pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 0-10, Ballylongford 0-13.
Both teams had plenty to play for going into this game with Castlegregory chasing promotion and Ballylongford chasing points to get out of the relegation zone. It was Ballylongford that showed the greater hunger and it was they who were first to get on the scoreboard with a point from Joe McCarthy , Enda Whealan pointed for Castle . Ballylongford kicked three more points one each from Brendan Bambury, Kenneth Sheehy and Ciaran O Connor . Castles failure to take their chances during this period of the game would have a big bearing on the overall result , Micheál Ó Shea was winning possession at mid field , they had several scoring attempts but none reached the target until Shane Hennessy finally put one over in the 20th minute, Anton kelliher and Joe O Connor added two more for Castle but Kieran Mulvihill put Ballylongford ahead again before the half time whistle. Half time - Ballylongford 0-05, Castlegregory 0-04.
Anton Kelliher levelled early after the break but Ballylongford responded with points from Kieran Mulvihill and Joe McCarthy. Castle pulled it back again with points from Colm O Mahony and Anton Kelliher but two points from the very accurate boot of Kieran Mulvihill gave the visitors the confidence to push on as they entered the final quarter. Castle kept in touch with a point from Alan McNamara but Ballylongford went into a five point lead with scores from Joe Mc Carthy , Padraig O Neill and Kieran Mulvihill who increased his tally to six points, capping a great personal performance. Castle tried hard in the dying moments and Colm O Mahony and Anton Kelliher narrowed the gap to three points , their last few attacks were concentrated on chasing that elusive goal but Ballylongford defended well and held on to their well deserved lead until the final whistle.
Junior County League - June 23rd 2014 in Keel 7:30pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 3-14, Keel 1-13.
Well done to Castle Junior team on their 3-14 to 1-13 win over Keel on Monday evening . This was a vital game as a semi final meeting with Currow was awaiting the winner. Well done to the team and managers Clement and Peter Crean. Great to see Jordan Quirke back to full fitness after a long absence due to a serious injury he sustained last year.
Senior County League Round 6 - June 14th 2014 in Castlegregory 7pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 1-18, Cordal 0-09.
Cordal got off to the better start in this game played in Castlegregory on Saturday and were 1 - 4 to 0 - 3 ahead after 16 minutes, but points from Colm O Mahoney,Timothy Moriarty, Anton Kelliher and Shane Hennessey saw the game level 1 -6 to 0 - 9 at half time.
Castlegregory came more into it in the second half through points from Anton Kelliher ,Brandon Hoare,Liam Maunsell and Colm Mahoney left Castle leading by 3 points with 5 minutes left, but an inspired substitution in Alan McNamara saw him scoring 1 - 2 and Colm O Mahoney added another point to cap a fine personal performance and Castle ran out deserving winners.
Next game is home to Ballylongford in two weeks and we wish them the best as they chase promotion.
Team:S Kenny,E Whelan, G Fitzgerald,P Rohan, G O Connor,J O Connor,C Sills,M O Shea,A O Donnell,A Kelliher,C Mahoney,T Moriarty,S Hennessey,L Maunsell,B Hoare.
SUBS:A Mc Namara for A O Donnell,K Burns for B Hoare,M Slattery.
Senior County League Round 5 - May 17th 2014 in Knocknagoshel 7pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 0-12, Knocknagoshel 0-10.
Castle had a well earned win in Knocknagoshel on Saturday evening. Due to the unavailability of a number of players they travelled with a very depleted panel, and we would like to thank players who made personal sacrifices to be there. They put in a very determined performance the spectators were treated to a very competitive and entertaining game. Castle were 6 pts to 5 up at half time, the early scores coming from Shane Hennessy and Anton Kelliher with two each, Colm O Mahony and Timothy Moriarty with points each.
Knocknagoshel fought back hard in the second half and went ahead by two points, at this stage it looked like the momentum was with the home side and it was looking ominous for the visitors, but Castle dug deep and added further points , one from Anton Kelliher and one from Colm O Mahony to draw level, Micheál Ó Shea and Shane Hennessy were dominant at midfield and Colm O Connor and Anton Kelliher were winning breaks , Gavin O Connor was coming forward and linking up with Liam Maunsell and creating scoring chances, Anton Kelliher kicked two more points and Colm O Connor kicked from distance to put Castle ahead by three .
Knocknagoshel didn't give up but with the clock running down they needed a goal to get anything out of the game, the Castle defence stood up to the challenge with the Fitzerald brothers Gearoid and Nicholas, Enda Whealan , Colm Sills Joe O Connor, and keeper Shane Kenny all making sure that goal was not conceded . Knocknagoshel did narrow the lead to two points but Castle held out to come away with the valuable league points. One unfortunate occurrence in the game was the injury sustained by Greg Dowling, Greg had only returned to play for Castle and lined out at centre back until his injury in the first half. We hope the injury is not too serious and we wish him a speedy recovery. Also a mention to the subs who came on and all contributed to a great team performance, Niall O Mahony, Brandon Hoare , Maurice Slattery and Alan McNamara.
Senior County League Round 4 - May 11th 2014 in Castlegregory 2pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 0-12, Na Gaeil 2-12.
The home side aided by a strong breeze went 7 points to 1 up with twenty minutes played. Castle scores from Liam Maunsell, Colm Mahony, Anton Kelliher , and four from Alan Fitzgerald. Daragh Carmody added a second point for Na Gaeil , both from frees . Then what proved to be a turning point in the game, Jamie Lowham after bursting through the Castle defence was deemed to have been fouled in the Castle Square and Darragh Carmody was on target with the resulting penalty. Lowham himself fisted a point to narrow to gap before the half time whistle. Half Time Castle 0-07, Na Gaeil 1-03.
Na Gaeil had put themselves in a very good position going into the second half and they made the most of their wind advantage with early scores, one from Diarmuid Hurley, and two from Mike Griffin . Castle failed to score until Colm O Mahony pointed in the 12th minute. Mike Griffin and Diarmuid Hurley both added points , Anton Kelliher got his second for Castle. A goal from Mike Griffin midway through the half made it very comfortable for the visitors and they stretched their lead further with two points from Mike Griffin and one each from Daragh Carmody and Seamie O Neill. Castle did finish with three consolation scores, two from Colm O Mahony and one from Alan Fitzgerald but Na Gaeil were well out of reach and finished out with a six point advantage.
Teams- Na Gaeil- Tim Culloty, Ross Culloty , Kieran Dinneen , Paul Daly, Darragh Sheehy, Dylan Brasil, Eoghan Doody, Jack Barry, Dan O Connor, Darragh Carmody, Seamie O Neill, Kieran O Donovan, Mike Griffin, Jamie Lowham, Diarmuid Hurley.
Castlegregory -Shane Kenny, Padraig Rohan, Gearoid Fitzgerald, Nicholas Fitzgerald, Gavin O Connor, Joe Scully, Colm Sills, Adam O Donnell , Joe O Connor, Timmothy Moriarty, Colm O Mahony, Colm O Connor, Anton Kelliher, Alan Fitzgerald, Liam Maunsell. Subs- Killian Burns, Micheál Ó Shea, Brandon Hoare and Greg Dowling.
Minor County League Final - May 2nd 2014 in NaGael 7pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 6-06, Asdee/Ballylongford 2-08.
Well done to Castle minors on their performance in the League Final played on Friday evening in Na Gael pitch. The game was played in damp conditions but Castle played with fierce purpose and determination and gave a great display of team play and football skill. This team have remained a very closely bonded group of players all through their under age years and they have won and lost some finals together, all this experience has built character and was of great benefit to them going into this game.
Congratulations to Captain John Joe Hussey who fulfilled his captains role so well that as well as being presented with the winners Shield he was also presented with the 'Man of the match' award. Well done to Kealan Dowling for the work he has put into training the team and selectors Patrick Moriarty and Brendan Hoare. Thanks also to Tim Dennehy for providing first Aid .
Team: David O Dowd, Patrick Hussey, Capt.John Joe Hussey, Tadhg Kerin, Timmy Walsh, Conor Shannon, Michael Mullally, Aaron Crean (1g), Brandon Hoare (4g), Maurice Slattery(1g 1pt), Jack Nix (1pt), Fergus Kerin, Timothy Moriarty (3pt) ,Subs : Patrick O Neill(1pt) Jason Griffin, Jack Fitzerald, Ryan O Connor, Dylan Hoare, Cormac Cronin , Ross Spillane.
Intermediate Club Championship - Apr 27th 2014 in Castlegregory 1:30pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 0-08, Spa 0-13.
Castle were defeated at home in the first round of the club Championship on Sunday. They put in a very solid first half performance and competed very well to leave just one point between the sides at half time. Spa pushed ahead in the second half and took their scoring chances while Castle found it difficult to break down the Spa defence.
Castle will be disappointed to be out of championship football so early in the season but they can look forward to some very competitive games in the County League. : Castle- Shane Kenny, Padraig Rohan, Gearoid Fitzgerald, Nicholas Fitzgerald, Gavin O Connor, Joe Scully, Colm Sills, Adam O Donnell, Joe O Connor, Shane Hennessy (1p), Colm O Mahony (2p), Enda Whealan, Anton Kelliher, Alan Fitzgerald(4p, 3f), Liam Maunsell(1p). Subs : Maurice James Fitzgerald, Micheál O Shea, Colm O Connor, Timmothy Moriarty.
Senior County League Round 3 - Apr 12th 2014 in Fossa 6:30pm
Final Score - Fossa 0-09, Castlegregory 2-13.
Well done to Castle on their 2-13 to 0-09 win over Fossa in Killarney on Saturday evening.
Team- Shane Kenny, Padraig Rohan, Gearoid Fitzgerald, Nicholas Fitzgerald, Gavin O Connor, Joe Scully, Colm Sills, Joe O'Connor (1pt), Adam O'Donnell, Shane Kenny, Colm O'Mahoney(2pt), Enda Whealan, Anton Kelliher (3pt), Alan Fitzgerald (1g,3pt) , Liam Maunsell (1g, 2pt).
Subs- Killian Burns, Kealan Dowling(1pt), Alan McNamara, Maurice James Fitzerald(1pt),Mícheál Ó Shea, Timothy Moriarty.
Senior County League Round 2 - Mar 30th 2014 in Castlegregory 2pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 2-12, Cromane 0-09.
It was a reversal of fortunes from round 1 for both these teams in Castlegregory on Sunday. Castle dominated the first half with Alan Fitzgerald making the most of their chances by kicking six points, their other scores coming from Shane Hennessy and two from Anton Kelliher. Cromane struggled to match the intensity of the home side, their scores came from Sean O Sullivan , Michael Saughnessy, and Mike Tehan. Half time Castlegregory 0-09, Cromane 0-04.
After the break Cromane did win the early exchanges and with three early scores , one from Paul O Sullivan, and two from Sean O Sullivan they narrowed the gap to two points. Just when it looked that the game was slipping away, Castle staged an attack that ended with Anto Kelliher finishing the ball to the net. This turned the game again and Castle pulled away with further points from Anton Kelliher and wing back Gavin O Connor . Liam Maunsell was fouled going through and Alan Fitzgerald added a second goal from the resulting penalty. Cromane had one final attack before the final whistle but Castle keeper Shane Kenny made a fine save to deny the visitors. Well done to Castle on a good performance .
Castlegregory- Shane Kenny, Nicholas Fitzgerald, Gearoid Fitzgerald, Padraig Rohan, Gavin O Connor (1pt), Joe Scully, Colm Sills, Adam O Donnell, Joe O Connor, Shane Hennessy(1pt), Colm O Mahoney ,Colm O Connor, Anton Kelliher(3), Alan Fitzgerald (7pt), Maurice James Fitzgerald.
Subs: Kealen Dowling , Enda Whealan, Niall Mahoney, Liam Maunsell, Brandon Hoare..
Senior County League Round 1 - Mar 23rd 2014 in Firies 2pm
Final Score - Firies 2-11, Castlegregory 0-13.
Castle were defeated in the county league opener on Sunday. The home side got off to a blistering start with a goal and five points before Castle responded with two points, one from Timothy Moriarty, followed closely by Anton Kelliher. Both teams kicked two more points each before half time , the Castle scores coming from Anto Kelliher and a pointed free from Colm O Mahoney, 1-07 to0-04 at half time. Castle dominated the early exchanges after the break and this was reflected on the scoreboard with points coming from Colm Mahoney, Shane Hennessy and Maurice James Fitzgerald. Firies responded with two scores before Hennessy and Mahoney narrowed the gap to three points. The teams exchanged scores again with Anto Kelliher adding one for Castle. At this stage Castle looked as if the they would at least snatch a share of the points but their hopes were dashed late in the half by a second Firies goal. Castle finished strong with scores from Colm Mahoney and Shane Hennessy but the home side finished with a four point advantage.
West Kerry League - Semi-Final - Mar 16th 2014 in Dingle 2pm
Final Score - An Ghealtacht 3-11, Castlegregory 1-08.
West Kerry League Semi-Finals- Castle were defeated by An Ghaeltacht in Dingle on Sunday on a scoreline of 3-11 to 1-08. Castle competed well in the early stage with scores coming from Shane Hennessy, Alan Fitzgerald with three points and a point from Timothy Moriarty, a goal from Seamus Muircheartaigh mid way through the half gave An Ghaeltacht the confidence to push ahead. Half time score An Ghaeltacht 1-06, Castle 0-05. An Ghaeltacht increased their lead with an early second half goal from Aodán Mc Gearailt, they maintained their dominance for the remainder of the game , Castle did try hard but failed to convert their chances, a third An Ghaeltacht goal put the game beyond their reach.
West Kerry League - Mar 1st 2014 in Annascaul 3:30pm
Final Score - Annascaul 1-11, Castlegregory 0-11.
Castle put in a good performance in the final round of the West Kerry League against the home side in Anascaul on Saturday last. An early goal gave Anascaul a good start but Castle responded with points from Anton Kelliher and Adam O Donnell to make it 1-04 to 0-06 at half time.
Anascaul dominated again in the early stages of the second half kicking four unanswered points, Anton Kelliher kicked three points and one from Colm O Connor before Anascaul scored again, Anton Kelliher narrowed the gap to three in the closing stages and Castle were unlucky to miss a goal chance before the final whistle. Team : Shane Kenny, Padraig Rohan, Gearoid Fitzgerald, Nicholas Fitzgerald, Enda Whealan, Joe Scully, Colm Sills, Adam O Donnell, Joe O Connor, Timothy Moriarty, Colm O Connor, Maurice Slattery, Brandon Hoare , Anton Kelliher, Maurice James Fitzgerald. Subs: G. Smith, M O'Shea, N O'Mahoney, T Rohan.
Castle have qualified for a semi-final position in the West Kerry League , these games are due to be played on St. Patricks weekend time and venues to be confirmed.
West Kerry League - Feb 16th 2014 in Castlegregory 2:30pm
Final Score - Lispole 0-9, Castlegregory 0-12.
Castlegregory had their first win of the year when they defeated Lispole 12 points to 9 in the west Kerry League in Castlegregory.
Lispole had the first two scores before Anton Kelliher and Brandon Hoare scoered for Castle,further points from Alan Fitzgerald, Brandon Hoare and Anton Kelliher left it 8 points to 6 in lispoles favour at half time.
Lispole scored first after half time but Castle with points from Anton Kelliher and Alan Fitzgerald took control and were deserving winners.
Shane Kenny, P Rohan,G Fitzgerald,N Fitzgerald,E Whelan,J Scully,C Sills,A Fitzgerald,J O Connor,J Smith,G O Connor,M Slattery,T Moriarty,A Kelliher,B Hoare.
Maurice James for M Slattery
Niall Mahony for B Hoare
Eoin O Shea for T Moriarty.
West Kerry League - Feb 2th 2014 in Dingle 1:30pm
Final Score - Dingle 0-12, Castlegregory 1-07.
Castle played away to Dingle in round two of the West Kerry league on Sunday. The home side made most of the wind advantage with two early points before castle scored through Anton Kelliher, Dingle notched up five more points while a point for Castle from Shane Hennessey for Castle left it 7 points to 2 at half time.
Dingle got the first score of the second half but an opportunist goal from Brandon Hoare and two points from Anton Kelliher left a point between them. After another Dingle point and Castle points from Anton Kelliher and Maurice James Fitzerald the sides were level. But Dingle finished the stronger to win by 2 points.
West Kerry League - Jan 26th 2014 in Castlegregory 4pm
Final Score - Castlegregory 1-05, An Ghaeltacht 2 - 08
Castlegregory started the 2014 season with a home game v An Ghaeltacht on Saturday , in the first round of West Kerry league. An Ghaeltacht started with a very strong wind in the first half and were 4 poits up before Castlegregory had a pointed free from Anton Kelliher , An Ghaeltacht added two more points to lead at half time by 6 points to 1 point.
Castle had the wind in the second half but An Ghaeltacht struck first with a goal from Sean M O Conchuir, Castle recovered and after points by Anton Kelliher and a goal from Timothy Moriarty the gap was narrowed to 5 points, Shane Hennessey and Anton Kelliher added points each to leave just three between teams, but a goal in the dying moments gave the visitors a comfortable win.
We would like to welcome back Gavin O Connor who has returned from Australia and it was great to see him wearing the Castle Jersey again. Also well done to Timothy Moriarty and Brandon Hoare who both had their first starts on the Senior team , good to see young players making the transition from underage and minor levels. Congratulations to Gearoid fitzerald who has been named as Captain for the 2014 season.
Team- Shane Kenny, Padraig Rohan, Gearoid Fitzerald (Capt.)Nicholas Fitzerald, Colm Sills, Gavin O Connor, Enda Whelan, Shane Hennessy, Adam O Donnell, Timothy Moriarty, Joe Scully, Maurice James Fitzerald, Anto Kelliher, Sean O Connor, Brandon Hoare. Sub. Killian Burns .


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The curtain came down on Parc Drefach for the season as Aberaeron claimed a third victory in the Division 3C Cup competition to book their place in the final at Parc y Scalets in mid May. After a disappointing league campaign the cup has provided a welcome fillip and the Seagulls can now look forward to an unexpected end of season climax. Newcastle Emlyn have played their part throughout the season with a mixture of youth and mature personnel and this encounter was no exception as Aberaeron had to endure a potential shock having been in control for much of the first half. An early Rhodri Jenkins penalty was cancelled out by Crwys Rees, but the Aberaeron forwards then took control with tries from Tudur Jenkins, Sean Stephens and Gethin Hughes, and a conversion by Jenkins creating a 17 point advantage. With half time approaching Emlyn raised hope, capitalising on some indifferent play by the hosts and Gareth Patterson capitalised with a long range effort with Rees adding the conversion. The second half was far more evenly matched as both sides strove for supremacy and it was scrum half Gareth James who restored the lead for the hosts after a period of pressure. Not to be outdone the visitors stormed back and another Patterson effort and Rees conversion reduced the deficit, With the clock ticking down, a Jenkins penalty opened up a never to be challenged advantage and the final whistle brought a huge cheer in what has been encouraging campaign under coach Justin Lloyd.and whatever the output in the final, Aberaeron can look forward to next season with much expectation.
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It's finally happened! The iconic show's original cast have gotten together 10 years since their finale to bring us a new, hilarious, mini-episode that's essentially an anti-Trump ad.
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Bring back our girls.
They are merely children;
barely out of their mother's sight,
helpless pawns in your bloody war.
Bring them whilst we can still recognize
them. Let them grow without harsh scars.
Let them grow without harsh scars.
Bring back our cherished girls,
whilst they still hold smiles we recognize.
They are just little children.
No use in your gory war,
belonging in their mother's sight.
A moment out of their mother's sight
and you want to mark them with deep scars,
to make a statement in your political war;
forgetting they are simply girls,
forgetting they are only children,
not the enemies that you recognize.
Do you have a soul that we can recognize?
Do you let your children out of your sight?
Or because these are not your children,
you have no issue leaving scars,
no issue stripping girls
for your trivial, ghastly war.
You'll lose the advantage in your war;
but for now, we recognize
that you are holding all our girls
snd they never leave your sight.
So you've cut us and left scars
and you've accomplished this with children.
Reunite us with our children.
There are other ways to win a war
and even with the scars
we would still recognize
their beauty in our sight;
the beauty in our girls.
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I don't want the government involved in what goes in my kid's Happy Meal. Enough is enough, and this is too far to the point of absurdity.
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I remember enjoying the old McDonaldland toys and Happy Meal boxes from the early 80's. I once had a plastic train set which was pretty neat for a kid's toy. The only huge licenses around that time were stuff such as Burger King's Star Wars Trilogy glasses. It's gotten way out of control since then.
Just one more reason Im glad I dont live in California…
Whats next no more video games because its there fault kids dont go outside and are fat.
How about the fact that to eat healthy costs about 3x as much as "junk food" so to some people that is the only option. Why doesnt the grilled chicken sandwich ever go on the "value menu".
Get real..
Do these people know that you can buy the toy without meal at most restuarants. I do it all of the time when they have something Batman related in their happy meals.
Appreciate your perspective on this, Jason! I don't know what the solution is to childhood obesity but I feel like this county in CA is overreaching.
i am on you with the restuarants should be looking at different healtheir methods for making their foods not so fat not just ban the toy for the kids will then once the law goes into effect go some where else to eat to get the toy. and the restuarant is going to get the business any way. for the happy meal toy and others like it is one reason kids like and eat fast food. the main reason. restuarants know that to get the parents get the kids.ca is going about trying to make kids eat better the wrong way. for no toy with meal kids will not go to the place to eat.


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Additional details about the conference, including information about hotels and online registration, is available on the Special Libraries Association Web site Washington, DC 2009. SLA offers special registration deals, like a discount for early registration (which ends Friday, April 3) and a special price for one day attendance. Tickets for most ticketed events are available through SLA's registration system or sold at the conference.
If you have questions about the News Division activities available during the SLA Annual Conference, please contact Amy Disch, Conference Planner for the News Division. Her e-mail address is adisch[at]dispatch.com
More information about News Division offerings at the conference will appear on this page as information about them becomes available.
Presentations and notes are being linked from this page as they become available.
Photos from the conference: Uncaptioned pix from Alice Pepper.
A few people may be blogging the conference on NewsliBlog,
the News Division's weblog.
NPR Librarian Kee Malesky will host News Division members for a tour of NPR's
facilities and library. The event will also include a reception with various NPR personalities. NOTE: This tour is open to only News Division unit members, and advance RSVP is required. Please RSVP to Kee Malesky at kmalesky[at]npr.org no later than June 1, 2009. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
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Learn some secrets about doing more with less from experienced practitioners. News
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useful knowledge, like prioritizing tasks, nifty tools, and being more
efficient. Participants will also pick up some tips about managing in times of
change and may learn a bit about defending their funding and staff.
Ticketed Event: Ticket #550: $199 SLA members, $299 non-members
Moderator: Jessica Baumgart, Quality Assurance Engineer,
Speakers: Linda Henderson, former Library Director, The Providence Journal (Linda's presentation);
David Cappoli, Digital Resources Librarian, UCLA; Anne Holcomb, Online Content Editor,Kalamazoo Gazette; Maureen Clements, Broadcast Librarian, National Public Radio; Derek Willis, The New York Times; Sandi Fox, Research Librarian, NewsHour
Location: Convention Center, Room 144C
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Many more things are negotiable than we may think; in fact, much of life involves
negotiation, and the effects of not negotiating can be cumulative. This
presentation helps you identify who is "the boss of you," develop
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negotiation skills and approach every situation as negotiable.
Moderator: Carolyn Edds, News Researcher, St. Petersburg Times
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CENSUS 2010: NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S CENSUS (Sponsored by Bernan, Geographic Research, Inc., LexisNexis)
If you've ever used Census data on citizenship, employment status, or occupation,you've used the long form of the Decennial Census. The long form of the
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Moderator: Elana Broch, Princeton University
Speakers: Debbie Griffin, U.S. Census Bureau; Mike Ratcliffe, U.S. Census Bureau; Constance Citro, Committee on National Statistics of the National Academies; Arnold Jackson, U.S. Census Bureau
Location: Convention Center, Room 150A
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The News Division leadership reports to the members of the division, discusses
progress and plans for the future.
Moderator: Ron Larson, Wisconsin History Day by Day
Location: Convention Center, Room 156
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The News Division presents its annual awards.
Ticketed Event #680: $90 SLA members, non-members
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Vormelker-Thomas Student Award acceptance speech by Theresa Lepine, Dominican University
In an era of downsizing and tight budgets, how do you make the most effective use
of your time and prioritize in a way that offers the best value for your library
and your organization? This session will offer practical tips for doing just
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THE ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES IN RESEARCH (Sponsored by Dow Jones & Company)
Washington Post researcher Meg Smith leads a discussion on using social
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Moderator: Leigh Montgomery, Librarian, The Christian Science Monitor
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Location: Convention Center, Room 144A
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RESEARCH METHODS FOR JOURNALISTS (Sponsored by ReferenceUSA)
When CUNY (City University of New York) opened its Graduate School of Journalism in fall 2006, a first semester course in Research Methods was required of all students. Now in its third year, the Research Methods course has been merged into the school's fundamental Craft curriculum. The speakers will compare the student outcomes of both pedagogical approaches, as well as present findings from a survey about research education and training conducted among journalism school library directors. They will also present findings from a survey of major media libraries about research education and training on the job.
Moderator: Anne Mintz, City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism
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From "The Onion" to "The Daily Show" and the "Colbert Report," consumers are increasingly shifting the way they look at
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6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Seventy-five years later, could an old photo of Amelia Earhart solve the mystery of her disappearance?
Newly enhanced, a 1937 photo taken just three months after the female aviator was lost over the South Pacific may show part of the wreckage of her plane. An object in the water on a beach of an island source of distress signals that year bears strong resemblance to the landing gear of a Lockheed Electra—the aircraft Earhart was famously using to circumnavigate the globe.
Nearing the end of her famous quest to be the first woman to circle the world, Earhart was headed to Howland Island for her last refuel before crossing the rest of the Pacific. She never landed.
The photo's subject, which even enhanced is so fuzzy that researchers have jokingly named it "Nessie" after the Loch Ness Monster, is still a strong clue, they say. A 10-day search with sonar starts in July. We'll believe it when we see some photos taken in the 21st century.


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Colchester Castle in the centre of Colchester was built in 1076 and is an almost complete Norman Keep. It is home to the Colchester Castle Museum which showcases archaeological collections of international quality covering 2,000 years of history, including some of the most important Roman finds in Britain.
The Keep is the largest in Europe and includes several important archaeological sites. It was constructed on the foundations of the Temple of Claudius, built when Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain.
The Castle is one of England's most important heritage sites and one of the most popular visitor attractions in the East of England.
Dating from 1076, this Norman Castle was one of the first stone castles in England. It saw action only once, in 1216, when King John besieged it and captured it from French Mercenary troops sent to aid his rebellious Barons.
The castle is built on the remains of the large Roman temple to the Divine Claudius. Dating from 55-60AD the temple was the grandest of all Roman buildings built in Colonia Claudia (Colchester), the first capital of Roman Britain. Boudica (Boadicea) burnt the Temple to the ground in 60AD leaving a basic platform on which the Normans constructed their Castle some 1000 years later. The foundations of the Temple can be visited on a Guided tour of the Castle.
Remains of a Celtic Round House dating from around 100BC have also been found within the Castle grounds. Because the remains consisted only of post holes, a replica Round House has been erected in the Museum.
Colchester Prison
During the Castle's long history it has also been the County and Town Gaol. The earliest record of its use as a prison is in 1226. Prison cells dating from 1727 complete with massive oak doors and iron barred windows survive and can be visited today as part of the entry into Colchester Castle Museum.
Witchfinder General
Matthew Hopkins from Mistley near Colchester became known as the Witchfinder General, extracting 'confessions' from women accused of witchcraft. Some of his interrogations took place in the Castle prison.
The gaol was finally closed in 1835.
Plan Your Visit
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Things to Do
Children can dress up and there are lots of interactive displays where visitors can try their hand at building a Norman archway, excavating a Roman doctor's grave or steering a chariot around Colchester's recently uncovered Roman Circus! Get involved as a large scale 'son et lumière' projection transforms the east wall with light and sound.
Colchester Castle App
The Castle App takes visitors on a journey of discovery revealing the Castle as it would have looked in its hey day. Tablets with the App can be hired for just £1.
The App is also available for download from the App Store and Google Play. Visit Web: Colchester Castle/ App
Opening Times
Open seven days a week.
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 hours.
Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00 hours.
Last admission every day: 16:30 hours.
Admission Prices
Concessions are available. For up to date information go to Web: Colchester Castle/ Making a Visit
Expert-led tours down into the creepy Roman vaults and up onto the panoramic Castle roof can be booked for a small additional charge, and take place regularly every day.
Disabled Access
Toilets & Baby Change facilities; Picnic Area; Gift Shop.
Contact & Further Information
+44 (0)1206 282 939
Getting There
Situated in the town centre in the gounds of Castle Park, just off the High Street. See location on Google maps Map:
Google Maps - Colchester Castle


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[Infographic] The Digital Transformation of Language Training
Research firm VansonBourne recently concluded a survey of 500 business execs on Rosetta Stone's behalf. The insights of these leaders, based in the UK and Germany, are now organized into a comprehensive infographic, "The Language Tutor's New Face".
Click here to download "The Language Tutor's New Face" infographic.
These business leaders are operating on the front lines of international business. So when 87 percent of them say their organizations rely on more than one critical language, you can assume that is a solid majority of businesses in the world today.
The infographic starts with a brief exploration of just how much online learning is revolutionizing education across the world. Growth in the market is reaching an exponential rate, while costs to businesses are decreasing compared to traditional training models.
But where is this growth coming from? The infographic then digs deeper into exactly which kinds of businesses and organizations are leveraging e-learning for their corporate education goals. Quite a few of those organizations are the most successful companies on the globe.
And what role does language learning play in these businesses? A considerable majority—79 percent—of our respondents said language skills are crucial for business success. It's only logical to consider that the growth of online learning will make language learning easier and more robust for everyone seeking to improve their business aspects.
Next on the infographic is a comparison of traditional, in-person learning and e-learning. As the options for e-learning advance, so to will the effectiveness for learners and the role it will play in global education.
Rosetta Stone's vision of the future is that language learners will be able to use the always-on, convenient nature of online learning to access training that is partially delivered via native-speaking tutors.
The good news is that this future has already arrived and is ready to help every business with international aspirations prepare their workforce for the coming language and cultural challenges. Workflows can be more efficient. More deals can be closed. And employees can feel more engaged with their employers and their work.
Click here to check out "The Language Tutor's New Face" infographic.
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About Us & Our Mission
BASF Initiatives and Task Forces
The Bar Association of San Francisco champions equal access to justice and promotes humanity, excellence, and diversity in the legal profession. We champion projects - short and long term --that help to raise awareness and spur action in these areas.
Women in Trial Training
2017 President Merri Baldwin rolled out her presidential initiatives during her installation speech and they include:
Immigration Representation Task Force: Because of the increased need for legal representation for both detained and nondetained respondents in removal proceedings, we are in the process of forming the BASF Immigration Representation Task Force. This will be made up of board members, immigration attorneys, and community leaders and will focus on how to best support the work of the San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative and maximize the opportunities for legal representation of immigrants facing removal proceedings.
Enhancing Volunteer Opportunities: The second area of focus for 2017 is enhancing volunteer opportunities and outreach. JDC is a direct provider of legal services and is the second-largest pro bono program in the state and the largest program in Northern California. Not only that: JDC celebrates its fortieth anniversary in 2017. To mark that occasion, we want as many of you as possible providing legal services directly to those who need them. To help achieve that goal and enhance that incredible success, we will both provide additional volunteer opportunities and make it easier to access existing opportunities.
Building on that work, we will be doing a workshop with detained youth at the Woodside Learning Center, the school run jointly by San Francisco Unified School District and the San Francisco probation department. This comes about as a result of a conversation I had with a teacher at Woodside after making a presentation to her class a few years ago when she mentioned it would be a great idea to teach the students debate skills, equipping them with a new set of tools, ones that could help navigate the barriers they will continue to face.
Community Law Practice Incubator: In 2016, under the direction of BASF President Michael Tubach, The Bar Association of San Francisco created the Community Law Practice Incubator (CLPI) in partnership with its Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) and Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) to serve the professional needs of attorneys within their first three years of practice, and expand access to affordable legal services for low income persons.
Learn more about CLPI.
Criminal Justice Task Force: In January 2015 the BASF Board of Directors convened a Task Force on the Criminal Justice System, composed of prosecutors, defense attorneys, civil rights attorneys, law professors, the judiciary, members of law enforcement (police and sheriff) and police oversight agencies. The Task Force formed several subcommittees to examine current practices regarding the collection and retention of data in detentions/arrests, use and policies regarding body cameras, training regarding bias (including implicit bias), use of grand juries in police-involved shootings, and civilian oversight. Learn more.
Pro Bono Pledge: In 2015, the BASF Board of Directors voted to release a new call to action encouraging members and law firms to give back with pro bono service. A set of pro bono pledges, one aimed at law firms and one at individual attorneys, urges 50 hours of pro bono service or taking one pro bono matter in 2015. Learn more.
It Starts With a Day: Get involved in the community in which we live and work – it all starts with a day of your time. During 2014, President Stephanie Skaff organized five events to support those in need. 2015 President Timothy Moppin continues the effort in 2015. For more information, visit www.sfbar.org/itstartswithaday.
Service for Service: The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) and The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) will bring services to veterans and their families by holding a one-day clinics.
Mind the Gap: In 2013, BASF launched the Mind the Gap program. The goal of the program is to provide recent law school graduates who are unemployed or underemployed with training, work experience, mentorship and debt reduction information. For more information, visit the Mind the Gap web page.
Check out some stats from 2013 about the program.
Court Funding Task Force: The court closures and cutbacks San Francisco is facing are an untenable situation for our court, our community and our clients. In 2012 BASF formed three working groups to address issues associated with Legislation, Constitutional challenges and Judicial Council action. For more information, visit the court funding web page.
Marriage Fairness: The mission of this Marriage Fairness Task Force is to educate the community about marriage fairness and to defeat the effort to place, for the first time in our California Constitution, an amendment that discriminates and denies a class of citizens a fundamental right.
Known for its longstanding efforts and commitment to promote equality for all , BASF is working alongside many community organizations to defeat Proposition 8 on the November 4, 2008 ballot.
Access to Justice: BASF will be helping guide the state as the topic of state-funded legal representation in civil cases involving basic human needs move to the forefront. View the conference on Google video, which was held in October 2008.
Town Hall Meetings: Teaming with local civic groups, these forums will feature discussions on topics such as the rule of law, judicial independence, the workings of the court system, and the death penalty.
Fair and Impartial Courts Task Force: Building on the progress made by the Independence of the Judiciary Committee in 2007, the renamed task force will develop a rapid response program to provide appropriate and timely responses to unjust criticism of judges and courts.
Read 2008 BASF President James Donato's Op-Ed.
Providing Substantive Digital Information and Commentary: As a trusted source of reliable content to the public and the legal community, BASF will be preparing videos, podcasts and online training, among other things to the BASF Web site.
Supporting Pakistani Attorneys: In November of 2007 Pakistan was wrenched into martial law -- its constitution suspended, its courts closed, its judges forced to sign loyalty oaths, and the right of the Pakistani people to petition their government lost. In the midst of this turmoil, one group immediately took to the streets to protest these actions: Pakistan's lawyers. In newspaper after newspaper, we have seen these lawyers -- wearing suit and tie -- risking their lives in confrontations with military police to demand the return of the rule of law.
Read the December 2007 BASF Bulletin article (444KBPDF)about the November 9 rally.
Check out the You Tube videos of the rally.
Read the January 2008 BASF Bulletin article (293KBPDF)about the December 12 teleconference with attorneys in Pakistan.
Listen to the audio of the teleconference at https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=go985m4q
Note: Recording playback requires Flash. If you do not have Flash installed, you will be prompted to install it before playback begins.
Download materials (163KBPDF) from the teleconference.
Expanding the Diversity Agenda: BASF's diversity efforts were expanded during 2007 to include more focus on LGBT lawyers and lawyers with disabilities.
A DVD version of the Disability Conference, which focused on the hiring and retention of attorneys with disabilities is available.
A report on the hiring and retaining of LGBT attorneys was released in November 2007. Download the LGBT report.
Please contact Yolanda Jackson at email@example.com to order the Disability Conference DVD or a hard copy of the LGBT report.
BASF College of Trial Advocacy: With the help of some of the best trial lawyers in the country, BASF rolled out in December 2007, a full-fledged NITA (National Institute of Trial Advocacy)-styled College of Trial Advocacy for San Francisco juvenile defenders.
Read the January 2008 BASF Bulletin article (308KBPDF) about the December 3 Clinic.
Independence of the Judiciary Committee: A committee to be a clear, consistent and powerful voice for a fair and impartial judiciary was formed in 2007 and acts as BASF's SWAT team: a first responder that will monitor attacks, speak out in the press, and fires back because courts are not in a position to do so.
Read the March 2007 BASF Bulletin article (315KBPDF) about the new committee.
Read the July 2007 BASF Bulletin article (296KBPDF) written by Committee Chair Dennis Herrera.
Goals and Timetables for Minority Hiring and Advancement: In an effort to advance racial and ethnic minorities in the San Francisco Bay Area legal community, BASF's Diversity Task Force adopted a set of goals and timetables and periodically conducts surveys measuring the success of the initiative.
Read more about the goals and timetables.
Charitable Giving Task Force: The Charitable Giving Task Force's Resolution for law firm giving was passed by the BASF Board of Directors in August 2006.
Find out more about the work of this task force.
No Glass Ceiling Initiative: The No Glass Ceiling Task Force was formed in 2001 to increase opportunities for women to serve in leadership positions within the legal profession in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read about the 2005 No Glass Ceiling survey findings and goals for 2010.
Work/Life Balance Initiative: The Work/Life Balance Initiative, with its task force of more than 50 attorneys, legal professionals and representatives from local law schools, came together in 2006 to survey the legal community to find out about best practices for work/life balance.
Find out more about this initiative.
Sister City Initiative: BASF's Sister City Bar Initiative was created to build relationships abroad, to foster goodwill and to offer practical assistance to BASF members in their practices.
Read the BASF Bulletin article about this initiative. (218KB PDF)
Putting a Face on the Homeless: In 2006, an effort to start putting a face to San Francisco's homeless was established through a series of articles highlighting clients of the Justice & Diversity Center's Homeless Advocacy Project.


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My personal rule for leaving comments on other blogs is that I should contribute in some way to the discussion and say something meaningful about the post. Perhaps ask a question, or perhaps take issue with what the blogger has to say. At all cost avoid an unimaginative "nice post!" type comment. In turn, I expect commenters on my blogs to do the same. However, this blog (far more than my other blogs) seems to be particularly prone to comment spam - maybe it's something to do with being in a make money online niche.
Anyway, I have decided to bring in my own rules as to what I will publish and what I will reject. Therefore the following type of comments will be rejected:
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A couple weeks ago, I binge-watched all the episodes of "Fawlty Towers" Netflix had to offer. For those of you who don't know the show, get to know it ASAP. It is absolutely hilarious. John Cleese stars as Basil Fawlty, the grumpy busybody owner of an inn. He and his wife Sybil strive to make their establishment posh with the help of the pretty, young Polly and their Spanish butler and waiter Manuel.
The hijinks of the Fawlty staff keep you in stitches, yes, but their fashion is funny, too. It was the 70s, after all.
Polly is a waitress, maid and general girl Friday. So I fail to understand why her uniform includes this enormous 70s-does-30s bow that would be a bit too much even for Ginger Rogers. Wouldn't it get in the soup?
And while we're on the subject of neckwear, I love all the bows in the show. Pussy bows galore! These blouses can actually be incorporated into real life with little hilarity.
Sybil in her enormous wig and trademark pussy bow blouse in a shade approaching Pepto Bismol pink.
Oh my goodness, this vest and this necktie combination has substitute teacher written all over it. I die.
Throughout the show, Basil dons some ascots that are pretty hilarious. This one's well tied but sometimes they gape around his neck, adding to the whole perfectly disheveled, not-quite-posh look of Basil and his inn.
Classic 70s. Honestly, what is the point of wearing a shirt if it's going to be unbuttoned to the navel? This gentleman is dripping in gold chains and is wearing leather pants. I imagine he needs a shoe horn and half a can of Crisco to get in and out of those.
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Three lecture series on forensics and law - "dealing with a medical and scientific expert witness."
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Dr Satish Boolell and Mr Kader Jackaria
Dr Satish Boolell, O.S.K, LRCP LRCS LM (Ireland), DMJ (clin) DMJ (path) UK, previously used to work as the Chief Police Medical Officer. He is currently a private medico-legal consultant in Mauritius and Seychelles. He is also the visiting lecturer in forensics in some medical faculties. His fields of expertise include criminal and sexual assaults and drugs. He is also the acclaimed author of "Forensics In Paradise".
Mr Abdool Kader Jackaria graduated with B.Sc degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool and an M.Sc degree in Forensic Science from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. He joined the Forensic Science Laboratory in 1972 as a basic Scientific Officer and after 33 years retired as its Director.
As a forensic scientist, he first introduced the Alcotest, Direct Alcohol Breath Testing and the instrumental analytical method by HeadSpace Gas Chromatography for the determination of alcohol in blood and urine.
After retiring in Mauritius, he spent 3 years with Seychelles Police assisting chiefly in the analysis of Drugs of Abuse: Cannabis, Hashish and Heroin, and supporting his evidence in the courts there. He now advises and assists in Forensic Science whenever called upon.
Course description:
The Forensic Scientist as an Expert Witness. His importance in the administration of justice in a court of law.
- Experience Level:
- All
- Group:
- Law Practitioners & Legal Officers


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I'm always drawn to the unexpected element in design; a bold accessory in an otherwise neutral space, a fussy light fixture amidst modern furnishings, tattered among pristine. My eye seeks out the one thing that seemingly does not belong. Such is my latest infatuation with artwork in the kitchen. I'm not talking about poster prints or photography, but rather the nubby textures of painted canvas sans glass hanging in a space more akin to spills and splashes than gallery displays.
Perhaps it's because it begs tension between functional and pretty. I think we often categorize rooms in our own well lived homes - not the highly styled homes of magazines - where certain things are off limits. It's true: artwork that might be damaged in a room used for cooking does seem a bit reckless. But a canvassed painting hung above a work counter, sink or cook top always feels deliciously daring and rebellious as well. Maybe I'm really drawn to the bold personalities that feel confident enough in their skills to know a beloved piece of art will survive any potential kitchen blunder. I don't know that I'm that brave.
Maybe it's not confidence after all. It might just be the idea that nothing is truly so precious that it should not be enjoyed anywhere that I'm truly in love with.
Artwork also infuses personality into a kitchen that no fixture, hardware, paint color or appliance really can. It can elevate a rental with builder grade hardware and make it a little more special just as much as it can balance a showier kitchen and make it seem well... lived in.
While perusing flea markets and shops, I'm always stopped in my tracks, struggling with making a purchase on a small piece of art I love because I fear I'll have nowhere to hang it. I like the idea of opening up to a new room in which to showcase some of my beloved finds, outside of rules and convention. I may not have a list of formal resolutions fleshed out for the coming year, but perhaps its time to follow my heart a bit and color...or rather, paint outside the lines when it comes to my decorating strategy around Holtwood House.
photo credit:
1. Vogue Living Australia [May 2013] featuring home of Wendy Paterson [spotted on English Muse]
2. Livingetc [March 2012] featuring the Parisian kitchen and home of designer Josephine Gintzburger [spotted on DesiretoInspire]
3. Lauren Liess perfectly designed and styled her own kitchen
4. House Beautiful featuring the home of David Kleinberg, photographed by Christopher Baker
5. Little Green Notebook featuring Callie's home tour
6. House Beautiful featuring design by Chris Barrett, photo by Victoria Pearson


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Charter school leaders face daunting challenges compared to their private and public school counterparts. That said, public and private school leaders also have very complex and demanding jobs. Executive coaching can provide leaders with the support they need to meet the challenges and strengthen their leadership. Here we focus on executive coaching for charter school leaders.
Charter school principals do not have central office services like public schools or the financial resources enjoyed by most private schools, yet they have similar responsibilities. They are responsible for all aspects of running a school, nurturing trust between adults and students, managing limited financial resources, and balancing the inescapable demands of multiple constituencies school communities. They must recruit students and teachers, supervise and support teachers, secure and manage facilities, raise money, manage school finances and work with boards, to mention a few.
Inadequate facilities, recruiting excellent teachers, high teacher turnover, low faculty morale, constant fundraising, low student achievement, discipline problems, and balancing the budget are a few of the issues that keep charter school leaders awake at night. Furthermore, while taking care of the urgent, time for the important is rarely found. Strategic planning, quality review, schoolwide improvement planning and new initiatives are lost in the dust.
Despite the plethora of challenges, charter leaders are deeply devoted to the missions of their schools. They find satisfaction in the passion they feel for the mission of the school, the opportunity to make lasting change in students' lives and the autonomy they have as leaders. Many passionate, talented people are stepping up to the challenge of charter school leadership.
While passion and devotion to a school's mission are necessary, they are not enough to be a successful charter school leader. Experience and leadership training are critical.
Executive coaching is perhaps the most effective way for charter school leaders to learn and get support on the job. Research shows that leaders perform better when they are coached rather than "supervised". Clearly, someone who has made it into a school leadership role has demonstrated considerable skill already. Yet the overwhelming demands faced by charter school leaders can quickly lead to burnout or pushout.
Coaches can help leaders avoid burnout and pushout, continue to be successful, and become more effective. Through careful listening and effective questioning, executive coaches provide support and guidance as leaders negotiate the complexities of headship and improve their leadership skills. Coaches also provide resources and advice as appropriate. However, more often than not, school leaders arrive at their own answers with assistance from the coach. That's the beauty of coaching and being coached.


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So, how did I manage to get him out of the house today? I said, "Honey, why don't you go fishing?" And he did!!! I got to work decorating the mantel in a "Bass Pro Valentine" motif and then, got this large teddy bear to hold the gift cards!
Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetheart.


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Letter to Representative Steven Rothman supporting the School Safety Enhancements Act (H.R. 2352)
July 21, 2008
Dear Representative Rothman:
On behalf of the National Education Association's (NEA) 3.2 million members, we would like to express our support for the School Safety Enhancements Act (H.R. 2352). We believe this bill will help strengthen your already successful Secure Our Schools grant program, while increasing efforts to enhance school safety at both the k-12 and higher education levels.
NEA believes that a secure, positive learning environment is a critical component of a quality education. Safe and orderly schools facilitate effective teaching and learning, while violence or the threat thereof diverts attention and resources away from education. Students cannot learn and educators cannot teach when threatened by physical violence or harassment.
We are pleased that your bill would:
- Require institutions of higher education to develop and campus safety assessment and implement a campus emergency response plan. Last year's tragedy at Virginia Tech underscored the need to focus increased resources and attention on postsecondary institutions.
- Increase the federal share of funding for elementary and secondary school security upgrades, thereby ensuring that even localities facing funding crises will be able to institute appropriate safety measures.
- Allow funding for creation of hotlines - an effective tool for reporting of dangerous situations.
We thank you for your leadership on these important issues and look forward to continuing to work with you in support of great public schools.
Diane Shust, Director of Government Relations
Randall Moody, Manager of Federal Advocacy


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General Support
Logic Tech offers support for our products and services. We have a team of support representatives available for telephone support during our business hours to assist you with any questions or problems:
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm (EST)
Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm (EST)
Support Questions, Issues
Phone: (905) 946-1477
Toll Free: 1-800-655-5762 ext 303
We also have technicians available for service calls to your office for any hardware or software issues.
We offer Paradigm software training at our office equipped with a classroom of computers to enhance your learning experience. We offer various levels of software training:
Learn basics computer skills such as general hardware and software uses, and efficiently navigating Microsoft Windows. This introductory course will prepare you for the Paradigm Basics course.
Learn the Paradigm essentials including navigating the appointment book, creating patient files, insurance, billing & payments, and daily reports.
With the Basic course under your belt, you can sign up for the Intermediate course, Which covers more advanced features in Paradigm. Prerequisite: Basic course
Paradigm Charting training teaches you how to use the Odontogram, Clinical Notes, and Periodontal charting. This course is focused on eliminating the need for paper charts!


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You know how some people shave their heads on a whim and realize "oh no, I have a weird-shaped head!"?
It wasn't her whim, but mine to book a lion cut for the summer. And now, poor thing, Yitzhak looks like this. Insult to injury, I won't stop laughing at her.
This is why we have pets: to torture them for our own amusement.


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I needed a walk in the woods to cure me of the long winter's cabin fever, the lingering effects of the flu, and a bad case of writer's block. I couldn't figure out what I wanted to write about in my blog — some maintenance topic or buying and selling of boats. So on a bright bone-chilling afternoon I walked down the dirt fire-road usually coated with pine needles and now coated with a foot of snow to a large pond a quarter of a mile from my house. My dog Aubrey ran on ahead, across the frozen crust sturdy enough to support both our weights. I was unprepared for what I would see—boats and devastation.
Oh, I expected to see the gnarled and twisted saplings bent under a winter of storms, but when I came across the sad looking boats the sorrow of winter abandonment left me wondering if spring would ever come again.
The first of these boats was an aluminum skiff recently seen being towed by my neighbor's teenager on a four-wheel ATV with a couple more kids howling and screaming onboard as they bounced over the new snow cover. I remember a flash of anger, at the time, as I thought, "They'll rip the rivets right out of that and it'll never hold water again." Now it lay abandoned, dented, and forlorn in the scrub as I reflected on what good, albeit destructive, fun those kids did have on a boat floating only in snow.
When I reached the shores of the frozen pond I saw the second boat, a canoe left right-side up and now full to the rim with a curious frozen mixture of ice, leaves, and paddles. Again. I thought, "That can't be good."
After a short respite on the sun-drenched rocks overlooking the pond while my pup explored the snow-covered ice, I moved on through the silent woods. I took another path on my way home, passing by another neighbors' property where his old wooden PennYan runabout sat rotting. A pretty little boat in its day — I had tried to buy it from him for a restoration project some years ago, but he refused saying his dad gave it to him and he was going to fix it himself. Now passed beyond my simple skills to revive, I could almost see it in its former glory.
As I walked up my drive past my own collection of misfit boats waiting for spring and their own renewal projects, I thought, "It won't be long now." Winter's grip will soon release and boats will be back where they belong, in the water, and not floating on snow and ice under the silent trees.