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Faith of Africa and America
By Rob Cullivan/Catholic Courier | 02.12.2005
Section: Local News
ROCHESTER — Hand drums beating, women's voices harmonizing in foreign tongues and a swaying congregation decked in colorful garb. All these signs could mean only one thing: For the second year in a row, the Roman Catholic Community of the 19th Ward was celebrating African spirituality.
Titled "A Celebration of the Oneness of the People of God," the Jan. 29-30 celebration drew scores of African Catholics from such nations as Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda, Togo, Ivory Coast, Somalia, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa.
The celebration began with a potluck supper and African dance presentation on Jan. 29 at Scutari Hall in the lower level of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Brooks Avenue. Then, on Jan. 30, a Global Outreach Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine's Church on Chili Avenue. In addition to these two churches, St. Monica's on Genesee Street also belongs to the 19th Ward community.
For many of those present at the Sunday Mass, the celebration was both a joyous affirmation of their ties to their homeland across the ocean, as well as a poignant reminder of the sometimes painful situations they left behind.
Amos Boway, a refugee from Liberia's civil war in west Africa, fled to the neighboring nation of Ivory Coast in 1998 when he thought one of the Liberian factions might conscript him to fight. He lived in Ivory Coast until 2003, and has been resettled in Rochester through Catholic Family Center's refugee resettlement program. He now lives here with his wife, two children and two grandchildren.
Boway said the lively Mass reminded him of liturgies back home.
"I very much appreciate the 19th Ward for uniting various cultures," he said, adding that his Catholic faith sustained him through years of heartbreak.
"When you are faced with war, you are actually tested in faith," Boway said. "But without faith, you cannot make it through. … No matter what the situation, the Lord was always with us."
Rachael Ludili and her husband, James, were among the Sudanese refugees who participated in the Sunday Mass. Their homeland, Sudan, recently celebrated the end of a decades-long civil war between Arab Muslims in the north and Sudan's black southern inhabitants, many of whom are animists — believers in the existence of spirits — and Christians.
Rachael Ludili, who sang at the Mass, said the war had displaced her and her husband from their village in Sudan. Resettled in Rochester through Catholic Family Center, the couple said they enjoyed the African celebration.
"It was very nice," Rachael said of the dinner. "We celebrated African music, African food."
Celebrating African spirituality is also crucial, according to Father Massdiile Onyenibeadi, MSP, who resides at St. Monica's. The Nigerian native, who is studying clinical pastoral education at Strong Memorial Hospital, spoke at the Mass and noted that African spirituality is rooted in names.
"If you ask somebody their name, they will tell you what it means," Father Onyenibeadi said. "The names mean (Africans) believe every child is a gift of God."
His own name means "The Mass is efficacious," the priest said, noting that his name is rooted in the circumstances of his birth. His mother was in danger of dying from a natural delivery, and a Caesarean delivery was slated, he said. However, his father asked that a Mass be celebrated for her in the hospital chapel, and not only did she survive the birth of the future priest, she was able to deliver him naturally.
Another African priest, Father Paul Gitau of Kenya, sacramental minister for the 19th Ward churches, said it was important to bring together the different African Catholic communities in the diocese.
"Africans are very social," he said. "They like celebrations. They believe in extended family and community affairs."
The celebration was organized by the 19th Ward's Global Outreach to Newcomers Committee, according to Denise Lourette-Brady, an African-American native of Rochester, and Ester Akeem, a Ugandan. The women noted that the 19th Ward churches have made learning about Catholic ethnic cultures a priority, and plan to incorporate Irish dancing into their upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
"The spirituality is different from group to group, but we're all Catholic and universal," Lourette-Brady said.
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Update: I've written a much more in-depth post on this topic, you can read it here!
Depending on concentration and bioavailability, niacinamide has been shown to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, photo-protective, sebum reducing, and lightening effects when applied topically.
Niacinamide is the amide form of niacin.
The OH (oxygen and hydrogen, or hydroxyl) molecules have been replaced by an amine group – the nitrogen and two hydrogen molecules.
There are other topical forms of niacin, where the hydroxyl group has been replaced by a fatty acid – but their use is patented (NIA24 products).
Niacin isn't often used topically because it causes prostaglandin release, which results in skin flushing and itching. Niacinamide and other forms of niacin don't have this undesirable side-effect.
Niacinamide is quite stable, but in the right conditions can hydrolyze (breakdown in water) to niacin.
This is a concern for manufacturers who need to ensure long-term stability of their products, but should not be of particular worry for people using a product containing niacinamide and then another containing an acid (or vice-versa).
The reason being is that this hydrolysis takes a considerable amount of time. At a pH of 2 and 90°C it takes over 75 hours to convert half of the niacinamide in to niacin. Heat greatly speeds up chemical interactions, and at normal temperatures this translates in to weeks, if not months.
While it's certainly true and possible that a small amount of niacin will form, for most people it won't be enough to cause skin flushing.
If you do notice skin flushing (and tingling), then space the two products further apart. But don't worry too much, the bulk of the product is still in niacinamide form and niacin is involved in the same pathway that niacinamide is.
Addendum: There's another paper that focuses on the interaction of ascorbic acid and niacinamide which is often brought out in this discussion.
The important part though is often missing – the interaction is minimal, reversible, and irrelevant at physiological pH.
Again, this is more of a concern for cosmetic manufacturers and not consumers mixing products.


I am rational the cough is soundless from mugus from... I have a cough, small bumbs at the back of my tongue and my tongue is white. I had a sinus infection, now that is at peace but now I conceive I may have thrush.
Thick, whitish-color patches that shape on the exclusive of the cheeks, gums or tongue is known as leukoplakia. These patches are not transmittable and can be caused by unneeded cell growth and are usual among drug of abuse users. They can solvent from irritations such as an ill-fitting denture or the habit of chewing on the inner of the cheek.


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Tina Fey Says Leonardo DiCaprio Has 9 Years Left to Get the Model Banging Out of His System
By Vivian Kane | Pajiba Love | March 2, 2016 |
First off, let me admit that that headline is a bit of a stretch. But also not really. Tina Fey said some very Tina Fey words about Leo's, um, personal life. Namely, that she doesn't give a crap. As long as everyone is consenting, it's all fine. But a big part of that is that Leo's still "cute." She says it won't be cute "when he's 50 and they're still 18." Thing is, he's 41. That seems like it's edging into not-cute territory already. (Celebitchy)
Tom Lennon has given us all the gift of a detailed description of what the hell goes on inside a Terrence Malick film shoot. (Business Insider)
This is exactly how I would describe my own history with Frank Miller. (Polygon)
Has Pepper Potts left the MCU? (Lainey)
I want to say that Tracee Elis Ross is so fabulous she can even make her hideous Oscars outfit work, but… (Go Fug Yourself)
Netflix has some fantastic 80s movies up. (Uproxx)
Donald Drumpf has been banned from a Kentucky steakhouse until he apologizes to POWs. And, presumably, women, the disabled, all people of color, and every other human. (Braiser)
Anyone want to meet me in New Zealand for a wedding? (Mashable)
A fascinating account of what life can be like for a tall (no, taller than you're thinking) blind woman. (The Toast)
Who was the real Betty Boop? It's… messy. (Pictorial)
If you're a fan of the Great British Bake-Off (a.k.a. cooking show crack), then you'll probably be a fan of the cookbook, Paul Hollywood's Pies and Puds. Cannonballer Jak says, "This is possibly the first time I have ever read a cookery book cover to cover. And enjoyed it." Who's your favorite cookbook author? (Cannonball Read 8)
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John David Simmons, 54, has not been seen since Jan. 23 and may be in danger, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
Port Charlotte detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 54-year-old man.
John David Simmons has not been seen since Jan. 23, when a relative visited him at his home in the 400 block of Wabash Avenue in Port Charlotte. Other relatives reported Simmons missing after he did not show up to a regular dinner on Sunday.
Detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office found that Simmons left his cellphone, work keys and a note at his home, and said the note indicated Simmons might be in danger.
Simmons drives a 2000 Ford F-150 extended cab pickup with Florida tag G62-6SR. The truck has a white cab and a silver bed with a red stripe.
The Sheriff's Office has asked anyone with information about Simmons to call (941) 639-2101 or the nearest local law enforcement agency.


I'm getting memory leaks when I run my custom UD sorting method.
The method is used to look for UD entries that are out of order. Then it copies their values, deletes it, and re-creates them with a lower level ID#. So my UD entries are always sequential in order.
FYI: The reason I need them to stay in sequential order because I'm using the UD entries to drive a Gedialog layout. And it's crucial that they stay in sequential order with no jumps or gaps in their ID#s.
The method is working fine. And doing what it's supposed to do. But I'm getting a memory leak from it. And I can't figure out why.
Any ideas why C4D is refusing to let go of the memory for this?
You're cloning the BaseContainer but it's never being freed. That's your leak.
That's what I was thinking too. But how do we free a const BaseContainer copy?
But when I use it locks up C4D.
And if I try to put it in the plugin's destructor. It crashed C4D.
The other odd thing is that the method I posted above does not seem to leak when it's used all by itself on it's own. When it's used in a stand alone usage situation all by itself.
But I'm also doing a couple of other UserData copying and deleting operations before calling that custom method. And for some reason, it's this combination that is causing memory leaks.
Since I'm using copy in several places. I guess it's now become very important to understand how to handle the memory from these ->GetClone(), and ->Find() operations.
I have some comments (rants actually) about the way you've set up your UserData system for us to use.
Please take this as constructive feedback.
Why on earth are we users forced to handling such low level memory operations for something as commonly used as UserData?
Look at my code. Can you see how dangerous and overly complicated this whole thing is to copy, move, and delete UD entries?
Why on earth is there no built-in sorting and sequential ordering functions in the SDK for UD?
Why do we have roll our own using very dangerous low level pointers?
The way you have set up the browsing and copying with pointers is extremely complicated. And most of all it's dangerous!
UserData is one of the most commonly used interfaces for users. If anything in the SDK should be set up with lots of pre-built options without needing to handle the low level memory stuff by hand...It's UserData.
IMHO. This section of the SDK needs some TLC. Because what I'm doing (fighting with memory) with pointers here is extremely dangerous. And way too low level for something as commonly used as UserData.
Something this commonly used should be simpler to use for the users. And have more built-in options.
Please consider adding ordering and copying functions to it so we don't need to worry about pointers and memory leaks. Because doing it by hand like I'm doing is very dangerous!!!
Unfortunately, Maxon is working with a standard of C++ that goes back at least a decade. No exception handling which makes use of STL very 'dangerous' if not fully handled in the try/throw/catch paradigm. They are only slowly implementing systemic memory handling such as garbage collection. But I think the main problem is in transitioning an archaic system to something more recent leaves those artifacts - sort of like Windows with its MS-DOS underpinnings and many issues. You will have to live with them, learn how to adapt to them, and get the best results while showing a grinding grin. Check every allocation and pointer. Be methodical in your logic and program flow. Hope to hell that the gremlins don't find you!


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2/6/2020, 7:40pm
Combs helps EMU defeat Toledo before losing to Akron
The Oklahoma State transfer has averaged 19.5 points in the last two games.
By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post
Kiara Johnson celebrates on the bench at the Convocation Center on Jan. 22.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-10, 5-4) women's basketball team has split their last two games, as they defeated the Toledo Rockets on the road, 77-62, before falling to the Akron Zips in overtime last Saturday. The Eagles were led by Arenna Combs versus the Rockets as she finished with 27 points. Juanita Agosto had 21 points against Akron.
Against Toledo, Eastern Michigan fell down 15-12 after the first quarter but were able to come back before halftime as they took a 35-32 lead into the second half. The Eagles continued to pour it on in the third and fourth quarter, pulling away for a 15-point win. Combs was unstoppable in the win, totaling 27 points, four rebounds and one steal.
Eastern Michigan also had two other players score in double figures against Toledo. Jenna Annecchiarico finished with 13 points, four assists and four steals in 39 minutes. Corrione Cardwell helped the Eagles with 12 points and three assists. However, Annecchiarico and Cardwell were a combined 0-for-7 from 3-point range.
In the Eagles next matchup, they fell to Akron on the road. EMU was down 74-72 with 19 seconds left in the game. The Eagles defense forced a turnover and captured a steal which set junior Courtnie Lewis up for a 3-pointer. The made 3-pointer gave EMU a 75-74 lead with 11 seconds remaining.
After redshirt sophomore Agosto made a free throw late in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 76 points apiece, the game was sent to overtime. However, the Zips came out on top and captured an 88-81 overtime victory. Akron controlled the game in overtime as they outscored the Eagles 12-5.
Agosto finished with a career-high 21 points while shooting 8-of-13 from the floor. She was able to score four of the five final buckets for the Eagles. Redshirt junior Cardwell finished with 16 points, which is her second double-digit scoring performance. It was also a season-best performance for her.
Lewis finished with 15 points which is her second highest point performance for the season. Combs was the fourth Eagles player to score in double-digits as she finished with 12 points. The last to score in double-digits was point guard. Annecchiarico as she dropped 11 points.
Both teams kept it close in field goal percentage. EMU and Akron shot 41% from the floor. The Eagles shot the ball well from deep with a 43% clip. Meanwhile, the Zips shot 30% from beyond the arc. However, the Zips were able to maintain the advantage from the free throw line. The Zips shot 86% from the line, compared to EMU's 57%.
Akron held the advantage on the boards as the team outrebounded the Eagles, 53-40. The Eagles had less turnovers, though, and caused more turnovers for the Zips. Eastern Michigan's defense captured 10 steals and finished the game with 12 turnovers. The Zips had 17 turnovers in total.
EMU is set to compete against Ohio on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Convocation Center.
Yeikson Montero finishes with game-high 26 points as Eagles snap losing streak versus Toledo


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Robson Donato Conceição (born 25 October 1988) is a Brazilian professional boxer. He is a two-time super featherweight world title challenger, having challenged for the WBC title in 2021, and the unified WBC, WBO and The Ring titles in 2022. As an amateur he became the first Brazilian boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Olympics.

Amateur career
Born in Salvador, capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, Conceição started boxing at the age of 13 to stand his own in street fights. He had to walk 9 kilometers to his academy due to not having money for bus tickets, woke up early in the morning to help his grandmother who sold groceries, and helped his family by selling ice cream and being a kitchen helper. His first coach was Luiz Dórea, who also managed world champion Acelino Freitas, Olympic medallist Adriana Araújo, and MMA fighter Junior dos Santos.

Just four months after entering the Brazilian boxing team, Conceição fought the qualifiers for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. While he fell in the first American qualifier to Idel Torriente, Conceição won all fights to get an Olympic spot. He eventually lost his opening match to Li Yang.

After losing in the first round of the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships, in 2011 Conceição won two bouts before a close decision 18:19 to the eventual winner Vasyl Lomachenko. That same year he got a silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games, losing the final to eventual Olympic medalist Yasniel Toledo and guaranteeing a second Olympic spot.  During the Pan Ams, Conceição proposed to his girlfriend, fellow boxer Érica Matos, whom he married in 2013. The following year the couple had a daughter, Sophia.

The 2012 Summer Olympics in London had Conceição again losing his first match. Hoping to take part in the 2016 Summer Olympics that would be hosted in Brazil, Conceição did not turn professional, instead signing with the Brazilian Navy to gain the scholarship and training facilities reserved for military sportspeople. Conceição won a silver and a bronze medal at the 2013 and 2015 tournaments, the latter guaranteeing him the Olympic spot. Before the Olympics, in 2015 Pan American Championships in Vargas, Venezuela, he won the gold medal after beating Cuban Lázaro Álvarez in the final, in the quarterfinals (his first fight) he won a 3–0 decision against Lindolfo Delgado of Mexico; in the semifinals he won a 3–0 decision against Luis Angel Cabrera of Venezuela; in the finals he won a 3–0 decision against Lázaro Álvarez of Cuba. Come the tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Conceição won four uncontested fights, including over three-times world champion Lázaro Álvarez and European silver medallist Sofiane Oumiha, to become the first Brazilian boxer to win an Olympic gold medal.

After the 2016 Olympics, Conceição signed a professional promotion contract with Top Rank. He finished his amateur career with a record of 405–15.

Professional career
Conceição's professional debut happened on November 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, as one of the undercards in the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas event. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with two scorecards of 60–54 and one scorecard of 60–53. Conceição next faced Aaron Ely on January 27, 2017. He won the fight by a second-round knockout, the first stoppage victory of his career. Conceição was then booked to face the over-matched Aaron Hollis on March 17, 2017. He once again won by a second-round knockout. Conceição had his first minor step-up in competition on July 21, 2017, when he faced Bernardo Gomez Uribe. He needed only 53 seconds to stop the Mexican. Conceição was booked to face Carlos Osorio on September 22, 2017, in his final fight of the year. Osorio retired from the fight at the end of the third round.

Conceição began his 2018 campaign by facing he undefeated prospect Ignacio Holguin on February 16, 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 60–52, 60–52 and 60–54. Conceição  next faced Alex Torres Rynn on April 28, 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 60–54 in his favor. Conceição faced Gavino Guaman on June 30, 2018, in his eight professional appearance. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. Conceição was then scheduled to face Edgar Cantu on August 25, 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding Conceição an 80–71 scorecard. Conceição faced Joey Laviolette on November 4, 2018, in his final fight of the year. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 80–72 for the Brazilian.

Conceição fought thrice in 2019, with all three fights coming against journeymen opponents. On January 18, Conceição beat Hector Ambriz Suarez by a unanimous decision after eight rounds. Two months later, on March 31, 2019, Conceição stopped Sergio Ariel Estrela at the 1:54 minute mark of the first round. Conceição finished the year with a unanimous decision victory against Carlos Ruiz on June 8, 2019. Conceição was booked to face Eduardo Pereira dos Reis on August 29, 2020, following a 14-month absence from the sport. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. Conceição next faced Luis Coria on October 31, 2020. The fight was scheduled for the undercard of the Naoya Inoue-Jason Moloney super-flyweight title clash. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 94–93, 95–92 and 95–92.

Conceição challenged the newly-minted WBC super featherweight champion Óscar Valdez on September 10, 2021, at the Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, United States. On August 31, it was revealed that Valdez had tested positive for the banned stimulant phentermine. On September 2, his B-sample tested positive as well. The fight with Conceição would still happen however, as the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Athletic Commission went by WADA guidelines, which only prohibit stimulants in-competition. Valdez won the fight by unanimous decision, with two judges awarding him a 115-112 scorecard, while the third judge scored it 117-110 for Valdez. Most media members scored the fight for Valdez.

On December 21, 2021, it was revealed that Conceição would face the unbeaten Xavier Martinez in a WBC super-featherweight title eliminator. The fight was scheduled as the main event of a January 29, 2022 Top Rank card, and was broadcast by ESPN and ESPN Deportes. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 98–92, 99–91 and 100–90. Conceição dominated the bout, with Martinez's sole moment of success coming at the end of the third round, when he briefly staggered Conceição.

Conceição was booked to face the unified WBC, WBO, and The Ring super featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson in the main event of an ESPN broadcast card, which took place on September 23, 2022, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. He entered the fight as a heavy betting underdog, with most bookmakers having at -1800 odds. Stevenson missed weight by 1.6 lbs at the official weigh-ins and was stripped of his titles. In front of an audience of 10,107, Conceição lost the fight by unanimous decision, with two scorecards of 117–109 and one scorecard of 118–108.

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Boxers at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Boxers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Boxers at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Boxers at the 2011 Pan American Games
Olympic boxers of Brazil
1988 births
Brazilian male boxers
AIBA World Boxing Championships medalists
Pan American Games silver medalists for Brazil
Olympic gold medalists for Brazil
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Apart from disease specific therapy we also provide preventive Panchakarma. The aim of Haritha Ayurveda center in Rishikesh is to cleanse and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit of every guest.
The doctors at our center examine you and then propose a package especially designed for you.
Day 5 to 10 – Pizhichil therapy which is a combination of two Ayurveda techniniques of massage using oil and heat treatment. Shirodhara which is continuous pouring of medicated oil or other herbal preparation directed on the forehead of the person between the brows and Anjana is a method of treatment of the eye as expressly written in Charka Samhita and Shushruta Samhita. The material used to treat the eye can be powder (Choorna) or Fluid (Rasa).
Regular readings and understanding the effects of food on our body helps the guests to understand the basic concept of health and well being. When these people get back home their strength of mind, body and spirit is considerably more than before the therapy.


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Reinhold Carl Benjamin Wulle (né le  à , mort le  à Gronau) est un pamphlétaire et homme politique allemand.

Biographie
Reinhold Wulle est le fils du Gustav Wulle, pasteur de Falkenberg, et son épouse Emma Louise Wilhelmine Meinecke. Wulle va à la  de la Fondation Francke à Halle-sur-Saale puis au , où il passe son abitur en 1902. Après des études de théologie, d'histoire et d'études allemandes à Halle, Iéna et Berlin, Wulle travaille de 1908 à 1918 pour des journaux à Dresde, Chemnitz et Essen. À partir de 1918, il est rédacteur en chef du Deutschen Zeitung, organe de l'Alldeutscher Verband. En , il est libéré après des affrontements avec le président de l'Alldeutscher Verband, Heinrich Class. Wulle reste dans la Deutschen Herold – Bund der Vorkämpfer für deutschvölkisches Zeitungswesen und völkische Politik, association de lecteurs du Deutschen Zeitung. En 1921, il fait de la Deutsche Herold une maison d'édition.

Au printemps 1920, Wulle fonde avec  et  le Deutschvölkischen Arbeitsring Berlin, groupuscule concurrent de la Deutschvölkischer Schutz- und Trutzbund, mais il n'a pas d'activités, après que Wulle rejoint le Parti populaire national allemand (DNVP) lors des élections législatives allemandes de 1920, en juin. Au sein du DNVP, Wulle appartient à l'aile völkisch-antisémite.

Après l'expulsion de  du groupe parlementaire DNVP, Wulle, Henning et Albrecht von Graefe forment un groupe de travail völkisch. Cela donne naissance au Parti populaire allemand de la liberté (DVFP), fondé le , dont le vice-président est Wulle. Après l'interdiction du DVFP en Prusse en , Wulle libre représente le parti toujours actif. Deutsche Herold publie Das Deutsche Tageblatt, l'organe du DVFP. Le Deutsche Herold devient l'une des organisations de remplacement du DVFP interdit. En , Deutsche Herold est également temporairement interdit.

Reinhold Wulle est interrogé au cours de l'enquête sur les meurtres de femmes par la Reichswehr noire, armée clandestine créée en 1923 par le commandant de réserve Bruno Ernst Buchrucker, lequel fomente un coup d'État pour renverser le régime de la république de Weimar. L'une des femmes assassinées avait déclaré qu'un des meurtres féminins fut commis à la demande ou au nom de Wulle afin de garder secrets les préparatifs du DVFP pour un coup d'État. Wulle n'est pas d'accord avec ces déclarations et affirme au milieu des années 1920 à une commission d'enquête du parlement prussien qu'il est interdit aux membres du parti de rejoindre la Reichswehr noire. La Reichswehr noire est une organisation influente : le secrétaire privé de Wulle, Goetz Otto Stoffregen appartient à cette armée, un autre membre de la Reichswehr noire déclare l'avoir rejoint avec la médiation de Wulle.

Pour les élections législatives allemandes de mai 1924, la DVFP et le NSDAP s'unissent au sein du Parti national-socialiste de la liberté (NSFP). Wulle obtient un mandat au Reichstag et est assesseur du groupe parlementaire du NSFP. Il n'est plus élu lors des élections législatives allemandes de décembre 1924. De 1924 à 1928, Wulle est membre du NSFP au parlement prussien.

En 1925, des différences considérables se développent entre le DVFP et le NSDAP. Dans ses lettres d'information, Wulle accuse le NSDAP de s'appuyer unilatéralement sur une partie de la population et donc du danger de . En 1928, Wulle devient président du DVFP, qui a perdu de nombreux membres pour le NSDAP. À la fin de la République de Weimar, Wulle devient un adversaire autoritaire et conservateur du front de Harzburg. Avec , il veut convaincre Adolf Hitler et Paul von Hindenburg de ne pas se présenter à l'élection présidentielle allemande de 1932 en faveur du prince héritier Guillaume de Prusse.

Après la nomination d'Hitler au poste de chancelier en 1933, Wulle rassemble ses partisans dans la monarchiste Gesellschaft Deutsche Freiheit. Il continue à travailler comme écrivain et publié l'Informationsbrief von Reinhold Wulle. Il salue la Machtergreifung en espérant qu'elle restaure la monarchie prussienne.

Le , Wulle est arrêté pour violation de la loi allemande sur le parti unique de 1933 et de la . Après l'interdiction de la Gesellschaft Deutsche Freiheit et l'Informationsbrief, il est expulsé de la Chambre de la littérature du Reich le . Après avoir été emprisonné dans les prisons de Berlin, Wulle est placé en détention provisoire en 1940 et détenu au camp de concentration d'Oranienbourg-Sachsenhausen. Selon les rapports de ses codétenus, Wulle jouit de certains avantages à Sachsenhausen comme se laisser pousser ses cheveux ou des cigares envoyés par le prince héritier Guillaume. Avec certains de ses codétenus, Wulle est soupçonné d'avoir donné à la Gestapo des informations sur la résistance communiste à Sachsenhausen lors de sa libération en 1942. En conséquence, les principaux communistes sont transférés dans d'autres camps de concentration.

Après la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Wulle fonde le Parti allemand du développement à Gronau le  avec Joachim von Ostau. Le parti prend des positions nationalistes, s'inspire du christianisme prussien-conservateur et défend la monarchie. Le Parti allemand du développement fusionne le  avec le Parti conservateur allemand pour former le . Peu de temps auparavant, le gouvernement militaire britannique avait informé Wulle qu'il devait s'abstenir de toute activité politique, car il n'était pas .

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Journaliste prussien
Journaliste allemand
Député du Reichstag (république de Weimar)
Député du Landtag de l'État libre de Prusse
Personnalité du Parti populaire allemand de la liberté
Personnalité du Parti national-socialiste de la liberté
Personnalité du Parti populaire national allemand
Survivant du camp de concentration d'Oranienbourg-Sachsenhausen
Naissance en août 1882
Naissance dans la voïvodie de Poméranie-Occidentale
Naissance dans la province de Poméranie (1815-1945)
Décès en juillet 1950
Décès en Rhénanie-du-Nord-Westphalie
Décès à 67 ans


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Migraines be Gone! New Minimally Invasive Procedure Has 88% Success Rate
Olivia Ferguson
According to the American Migraine Foundation, 12 percent of the American population suffers from migraines and one in every four households in the U.S. has a member with migraines. However, a new treatment technique discovered by a study conducted by Dr. Kenneth Mandato, radiologist at Albany Medical Center in New York, shows promise in reducing the number of American afflicted. The new procedure injects lidocaine, an anesthetic, directly to nerves located at the back of the nasal cavity. One treatment is projected to reduce migraine pain levels by 35 percent and is minimally invasive.
Dr. Mandato says,
Migraine headaches are one of the most common, debilitating diseases in the United States, and the cost and side effects of medicine to address migraines can be overwhelming… Intranasal sphenopalatine ganglion blocks are image-guided, targeted, breakthrough treatments… They offer a patient-centered therapy that has the potential to break the migraine cycle and quickly improve patients' quality of life."
The procedure was tested in a group of 112 patients of whom the average age was 45 years old. The average pain score for the group as a whole stood above or around eight (on a scale of one to ten) prior to treatment. After the first day of the procedure, the group score dropped from eight to about 5. Six percent of patients remained unimproved.
Dr. Richard Lipton, director of the Montefiore Center in New York City, says,
These results sound very promising… Of course, it remains to be seen if the demonstrated benefit already seen holds up over a longer period of time, and with a bigger group of patients."
The researchers plan to continue to track the responses of the 112 patients to gauge their responses 6 months after treatment.
Read more here- "Simply New Treatment Option for Migraine Sufferers," (Alan Mozes, HealthDay)
Olivia is a graduate of Villanova University where she studied Economics and History, minoring in Gender and Women's Studies. She also has experience working with federal legislatures on health care policy, women's issues, and Internet safety.
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Research conducted within this axis at GREGOR shares a common approach: questioning the legitimacy of decisions and restructuring practice; analysing the diversity of people concerned in restructuring, and the ways they interact; and examining restructuring decisions as the outcome of an evolutionary process.
Different research projects, completed or ongoing, focus on three aspects of restructuring: the initial decision (factors and motives, underlying reasons, imitative effects, etc.); the process of implementation (legal apparatus, collective bargaining, the role of different actors, the territorial aspect, etc.); and finally the outcomes (stock-exchange and economic performance, implications for individuals, especially the 'survivors', learning and skills, social responsibility, etc.). Several major theoretical frameworks are deployed to address these aspects: neo-institutional, stakeholder, negotiation and psychosociological theories. Methodological choices vary quantitatively and qualitatively.
The members of the restructuring axis take part in regular plenary sessions of GREGOR and also organise a series of specialised meetings on this theme, either as an element of collective contracted research or when a researcher from elsewhere is invited. In 2004 a Study Day was organised at the IAE, bringing together more than ten academic speakers and some 60 members of the public. This was followed by a round-table for restructuring specialists from the socio-economic sphere (human resources directors, consultants, lawyers, public sector actors, and so on and an audience of more than 200 people.
The team members take part in both national and international academic and professional networks. Two of them (R. Beaujolin and Géraldine Schmidt) co-ordinate a thematic research group at the heart of the AGRH which brings together several research teams from France and abroad. Since 2007 they have also conducted a specialist symposium within the European EURAM colloquium, with Ola Bergström of the University of Göteborg, and this serves to strengthen the international network. Participation in the MIRE project has contributed substantially to these academic and professional networks. The establishment in July 2008 of a research chair in Change, Anticipation and Innovation confirmed and institutionalised the close relations between this axis of research within GREGOR and its scientific and industrial partners in France and Europe. The originator and secretary general of this chair is Jean-Pierre Albert, former interministerial delegate for restructuring and part-time teacher at the Paris IAE since 2004. José Allouche and Géraldine Schmidt are in charge of the scientific programme.


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Q: Rails ActiveRecord/SQL Query best practice I've got a table which has the following columns:

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*show_days_before_start (integer)

*start_time (DATETEXT)

The purpose of the "show_days_before_start" column is to add the days onto the "start_time" to determine when the record should start appearing in results (if it's outside of this time then it should not be shown) (this column could have value from 7 to 21), and the "start_time" is just a datetime stamp of when the event the record is referring to starts.
I need a query to do the above and to return the relevant records. What is the best way to approach this in terms of query design?

A: This is the wrong way to do it.
You should generate the show date when inserting the dataset to the database! Add a column called display_time:
add_column :table_name, :display_time, :timestamp

Then in the model you add attr_reader and attr_accessor for display_time_reader
attr_accessor :display_time_reader
attr_reader :display_time_reader

Then you define the display_time_reader= method:
def display_time_reader=(days_before_start)
     self.display_time=self.start_time-days_before_start.days
end

Then you add a text_field :display_time_reader (You can also take a dropdown with values 7..21) to your _form.html.erb and when you enter 5 it will save the start_date - 5 days to the display_time field. Then you could query:
ModelName.where("display_time > ?", Time.now)

This would be a clean way to deal with this problem!

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Evergreen's Social Contract puts forward general goals for "freedom and civility, individual and institutional rights, society and the college, prohibition against discrimination, rights to privacy, intellectual freedom and honesty, open forum and access to information, and political activities" (Board of Trustees 1989). Individuals bring different perspectives to the meaning of these goals which can cause debate and discussion that are healthy to an institution designed to explore ideas. When, however, personal actions transgress another's rights and freedoms then conflicts can occur. Because the college acknowledges its obligation to provide fair and credible conflict resolution processes that do not disrupt the teaching and learning of the college, a range of third party interventions are offered to disputants.
In keeping with the principles of the Social Contract, members of the faculty, the deans, and the provost who come into conflict with one another must make a determined effort to resolve their dispute peacefully and constructively between themselves before recourse to third party intervention processes. If these efforts fail or prove impossible to do, third party help should be sought at the earliest time and within the most appropriate procedure possible for the parties involved.
Because all efforts to bring about a resolution that includes the voluntary agreement of all the involved parties should be exhausted first, facilitation and/or mediation of the dispute should be attempted before resorting to procedures, such as voluntary arbitration, where final judgments are taken out of the hands of the disputing parties. If a conflict is serious enough to warrant a formal grievance then a grievance hearing is also available.
The procedures contained in this document do not supersede or abrogate those grievance and/or appeals processes stipulated in the Washington Administrative Code or other adopted college policies. Consequently, disputes involving grievance issues within the faculty reappointment policy, sexual harassment policy, the affirmative action policy, parking regulations, the mid-contract termination policy, the release of student information, and all other policies that include grievance procedures should be resolved following the procedures stipulated therein.
These procedures are intended to serve currently employed members of the faculty, the provost, and the deans in the academic division of the college. Any conflict resolution procedure that is in process through an individual's end of employment date may be continued to its conclusion where appropriate.
While it is the goal to settle disputes within the community, individuals who invoke these conflict resolution or grievance procedures in no way relinquish their right to take formal action within the appropriate local, state and/or federal legal systems unless precluded by the terms of a mediated settlement or arbitration.
Prior decisions and rulings reached via other dispute mechanisms covered by the Revised Code of Washington, and all federal, state, and local regulations cannot be abrogated by these conflict resolution procedures.
Part I. The Conflict Resolution Process
If a member of the faculty, deans in the academic division of the college, or the provost come into conflict with another member of these groups the offended individual should at the soonest possible time inform the individual of the perceived transgression. The parties should discuss the situation among themselves. They should, if necessary, make supervisors (deans, provost, or the president where appropriate) aware of the conflict giving them the opportunity to assist in settling the differences. If the dispute then continues, the disputants should seek the assistance of the Conflict Resolution Officer (CRO) who can help set up a Third Party Facilitation, an agreeable form of Structured Mediation, or a Voluntary Arbitration process. A Grievance Hearing Panel is the college's settlement process of last resort and the dispute must meet additional criteria for one to be assembled.
In all third-party procedures, the CRO will inform the accused individual(s) and any witnesses that they are involved in a conflict resolution process. The CRO also coordinates and administers the duties necessary to assure a smooth and timely continuance of the process. CRO Coordination and Administration Guidelines should be prepared by a designee of the President in consultation with the Agenda Committee. These guidelines should be reviewed and updated periodically by the President's designee in consultation with the Agenda Committee.
Primary Options for the Resolution of Conflicts
A. Third Party Facilitation
Third Party Facilitation provides the disputants the opportunity to invite a person, whom all trust, to listen to the arguments and facilitate discussion. Neither written agreements to settle by any of the disputants nor record of the facilitation is required. Facilitation can go on as long as the disputing parties feel that it is beneficial. There is no limit on how many facilitators are brought in or how often they are changed. Facilitation does not prohibit any participant from later carrying the dispute to other processes in this policy should the dispute fail to be settled.
Any disputant may suggest a particular person or group of persons be facilitator(s) for a grievance to the other parties involved in a dispute. All should agree on the facilitator(s), the venue, and the meeting time. Facilitators, upon request, may obtain guidelines in the art of good facilitation from the CRO, but the CRO may not participate in the discussions unless specifically asked to do so by the disputants. The CRO should be notified of the outcome of this process.
B. Mediation
Mediation is a confidential structured process where trained mediators act as impartial third parties in formal, scheduled negotiation sessions to arrive at mutually acceptable settlement agreements which may be written down and signed by all parties. The mediators are assigned through the college's Mediation Center from a pool of trained volunteer mediators available within the college. Alternatively, the disputants can follow the procedures of the Mediation Center for off-campus mediation of the dispute. If the chosen mediators are unacceptable to any disputant, others will be selected. In all cases the disputants must agree on the mediators. The staff at the Mediation Center works with the disputants to establish the timing and venue of the mediation process. The CRO should be notified of the outcome of this process.
Prerequisites for Mediation are:
a. All parties must be able to recognize that a dispute exists;
b. All parties necessary for an agreement to be made must be involved in the negotiations;
c. All parties must be capable of making and keeping mutually agreed-upon settlement agreements;
d. All parties must agree voluntarily to use mediation;
e. All parties must be willing to mediate in good faith, i.e.. not hold fixed positions, listen to the other party, and actively seek settlement;
f. All parties must agree that the process be confidential.
C. Voluntary Arbitration
Voluntary Arbitration is the agreement by all parties involved in a dispute to have an impartial arbitrator listen to all sides of the dispute and issue a judgment. The CRO may develop a pool of potential arbitrators for purposes of this policy and prepare arbitrator guidelines and training if necessary. The disputants must agree in advance to abide by the arbitrator's decisions. The arbitration process is closed to all but those involved in the dispute; however the written records and final judgments are considered public documents.
Prerequisites for Voluntary Arbitration are:
b. All parties must be involved in the arbitration process;
c. All parties must be capable of adhering to the decision of the arbitrator;
d. All parties must agree voluntarily to use arbitration.
Upon notification that all parties agree to arbitrate their dispute, the CRO submits a list of identified arbitrators to the disputants. The disputants then eliminates any name(s) on the list they wish. The CRO then selects one of the remaining arbitrators agreeable to all parties. The arbitrator, in consultation with the disputants, decides on the details of the arbitration process and sends a copy of an agreement to arbitrate, signed by all parties, to the CRO. At the request of the arbitrator the CRO may assist in setting up the process. At the end of the arbitration process the arbitrator sends copies of the judgment to the disputants and the CRO.
Arbitration Guidelines should be prepared by the President's designee in consultation with the Agenda Committee. These guidelines should be reviewed and updated periodically by the CRO with proposed changes approved by the designee.
Part II. The Formal Grievance Process
In the course of a conflict one or more of the disputants may conclude that they can not settle their differences between themselves even with third party assistance, and that arbitration would be inappropriate. In this instance a disputant may seek a formal hearing before a panel of their colleagues. A grievance hearing, however, is considered a procedure of last resort since it is the only process in this policy that can go forward without voluntary participation by all of the disputants and that asks colleagues to make judgments that themselves could be further divisive. A formal grievance application can only be accepted therefore if in the judgment of the CRO none of the other conflict resolution processes in Part 1. of this policy are appropriate or possible to exercise, or all reasonable attempts at them have failed, and the alleged action warrants wider community involvement because:
a. there is clearly a broader college interest in the dispute, or
b. adopted college procedures are an issue in the dispute, or
c. an individual's ability to do her/his job is severely diminished, or
d. a detrimental statement about an individual that is claimed to be factually incorrect or unrelated to performance as an employee of the college would remain part of the college's public record, a personnel file, or a portfolio.
Offending actions covered by grievance and/or appeals processes in other adopted college policies, or of a person acting in good faith under Washington State's Whistle Blower Policy, or proceedings of a hearings panel are not grievable.
A. Initiation of the Process
The process begins when a disputant informs the CRO that a potentially grievable incident has occurred. A disputant has 40 school weekdays from informing the CRO of an incident to file an official 'Request for a Hearing'. This allows time for processes stipulated in Part 1 of this policy to be considered and attempted if appropriate. The CRO can extend this period for up to 30 additional school weekdays if necessary. The CRO must respond to a duly filed request within 5 school days. Once the decision to hold a grievance hearing is made, the CRO informs all parties and any witnesses that a grievance has been filed and that they are involved. The CRO also coordinates and administers the duties necessary to assure a smooth and timely hearing process.
B. The Hearing Panel
A Grievance Hearing Panel consisting of three faculty members and two deans is selected within 10 school weekdays of the CRO's decision to convene. A unique panel is assembled to hear each dispute and is disbanded afterwards. From a pool of all members of the faculty and a pool of the deans the CRO randomly selects a sufficiently large number of individuals from each category. All random selections by the CRO must be made in the presence of an impartial third party witness. Any of the disputants may attend the selection process but their presence is not required. Each disputant can reject one person from each category with no reasons given. The CRO then constructs the panel from the remaining pool of individuals. Alternates from each pool should also be selected. Selected individuals may seek an exemption from this service within 2 school days of notification by affirming in writing either:
a. An inability to render a fair and impartial hearing due to a conflict of interest or an unusual personal circumstance, or
b. Absence from town on official college or professional business that was arranged prior to the notification of panel selection, or
c. Vacation or sick leave authorized prior to the notification of panel selection, or
d. Concurrent service on another Panel, or
e. Emergency illness.
A member may ask the Panel to be excused from service after it begins its work only due to a conflict of interest that comes to light during a hearing, illness, or an unforeseen emergency. If a member is excused, a new person from the same category is selected from the pool of alternates.
C. The Hearing Procedure
A hearing request may be withdrawn at any time prior to the commencement of the formal hearing if all parties agree. A new request cannot be accepted for the same incident once withdrawn by the disputants.
Within 3 school weekdays after the Panel has been selected, the CRO establishes a hearing date and venue, and sends a notice to all participants. The initial hearing date is to be no later than 15 school weekdays after the members of the panel have been established. At least 1 hour prior to convening a Grievance Hearing, the CRO must conduct a brief training session and inform the panel members of their obligations and duties during the hearing process. A statement entitled 'Obligations and Duties of a Hearing Panel' will be distributed to panel members. The panel also selects a chairperson.
Failure of any of the disputants to appear at the hearing without justifiable reasons, as determined by the panel, will result in the hearing going forward without those parties present. The absent parties may submit a written statement explaining why they have chosen not to attend. This statement will be read into the record at an appropriate stage in the hearing.
All Grievance Hearings are closed, however the written records may be considered public documents once a report is filed and the appeals process completed. The hearing should proceed following the latest approved Hearing Procedural Guidelines. These guidelines are prepared by the President's designee in consultation with the Agenda Committee and monitored by the CRO for fairness and effectiveness. Proposed changes are approved by the President's designee.
D. Findings and Collegial Decision
All attempts should be made by a Panel to determine and resolve the differences between the disputants, and not merely issue judgments. The Panel should also strive to reach a consensus in their decisions however only a simple majority agreement is required. During its deliberation it must seek advice when necessary to assure that proposed remedies are legal and don't conflict with other adopted college policies. Issues concerning the practicality of their remedies, to the extent that the Panel can make such judgments, should also be taken into consideration. The Panel must submit a written report containing its findings and decisions to the CRO as soon after its deliberations as possible. The CRO must send a copy of the report to all involved parties along with instructions for filing an appeal. After the appeals process (if engaged) is completed, a copy of the report is also sent to all individuals responsible for implementing the Panel's decisions and their supervisors.
The report is considered the college's initial decision regarding the grievance and becomes final after the appropriate individuals responsible for insuring action on decisions review the report. The appropriate individuals or administrative officials make the final decision on the grievance. They must either take action to implement the Panel's remedies or must prepare a written explanation within one month detailing any substantial deviation from the Panel's decisions. The CRO will forward the written explanation to all parties involved in the dispute including the Panel members. Disputes over partially or un-implemented remedies can only be settled by facilitation or mediation.
E. Appeals
Appeals of Grievance Hearing Panel deliberations and actions can be filed only on procedural grounds, not on the substance of the Panel's decisions. Appeals must be made to the President within 15 school weekdays after receiving the report of a Panel. The President will appoint a Reviewing Officer who after re-examining the record may:
a. find no significant breach of process occurred, whereby the final report of the Grievance Hearing Panel should stand; or
b. determine that a significant breach of process did occur and, 1) remand the case back to the original panel, or 2) direct that a new panel re-hear the grievance.
In all cases the CRO should be notified of the Reviewing Officer's findings.
Conflict Resolution Officer or CRO: An individual responsible for providing initial advising services for aggrieved parties, keeping all records in the hearing procedures, and generally coordinating the conflict resolution processes of this policy. The CRO is selected by the President from a pool of candidates supplied by the Agenda Committee. The CRO is supervised by the President's designee. Should the CRO be a party to a dispute the President may appoint an individual to serve as interim CRO for that particular and/or related dispute(s).
Findings: A determination of fact by a Grievance Hearing Panel, particularly when that particular matter is disputed by the parties.
Impartial Third Party: A person whom all involved parties trust to facilitate an open discussion of a dispute; or a trained mediator; or an arbitrator; or a grievance hearing panel.
School Weekday: Any weekday (Monday through Friday) during the fall through spring sessions where the college is officially open for classes.


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Pro Football Hall of Famer and San Francisco 49ers legend Bob St. Clair died on Monday at the age of 84.
St. Clair, a 6'9" offensive tackle was an anchor of the 49ers from 1953 to 1963. His size, speed and toughness made him one of the most agile and effective blockers on both running and passing plays. He also was used on goal line defenses and on special teams where his height helped him block field goals. St. Clair blocked an incredible 10 field goals during the 1956 season.
"Bob was a true hero of the game and represented the many great values that the game teaches. He was a dedicated teammate, a true competitor, and a passionate and caring leader, to his community as well as his team." stated Hall of Fame President David Baker. "We are deeply saddened by his passing but he will be forever remembered in Canton as one of the all-time greats of the Game. All of us who love the great game of football stand on the shoulders of men like Bob St. Clair."
His larger-than-life personality and a penchant for eating raw meat earned him the nickname "The Geek." In a 2000 online chat on the Hall's website he explained how the moniker came about.
"Because of my eating habits! There was a movie that came out with Tyrone Power where he was locked in a cage and called 'geek.' They used to throw live chickens in there and that's where it came from," he responded to a fan's question. He then added, "However, I only let my friends call me that!"
St. Clair was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as an "old-timer" in 1990 after more than two decades of eligibility. Soon after his election, he convinced Hall officials to change the term "old-timer." The category was renamed and remains known as the Seniors category. Current bylaws stipulate a senior as a player who finished his career more than 25 years ago.
St. Clair had the unique distinction of playing his high school, college, and pro football career in the same stadium. San Francisco's Kezar Stadium was his home field throughout high school at San Francisco Polytechnic High School, while at the University of San Francisco, and throughout his entire 11-year career with the 49ers after the club selected him in the third round of the 1953 draft.
The longtime 49ers captain had an intimidating presence on the football field that helped him earn first- or second-team All-NFL acclaim nine times and elected as a starter in five Pro Bowls.
St. Clair's football career was cut short after he battled back in 1963 to recover from an Achilles tendon tear only to suffer a second injury to the tendon.
Following his career, he used the same traits like commitment, integrity and excellence for a successfully career in business. He also served as the mayor of Daly City, California.
A thankful and appreciative St. Clair shared his emotions on the Hall's front steps during his enshrinement in 1990. He closed the memorable speech by thrusting his fist in the air and exclaiming, "I want to thank you very much, all of you, for making my day in the sun so memorable!"
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Golfers visiting the Shannon Region can test their skills on the windswept dunes of a championship links, challenge the water traps and other hazards of new courses created by some of the world's most famous designers or just play a relaxing eighteen holes on a mature parkland of tree-lined fairways.
Walking is truly the best way to experience the beauty of the Shannon Region. A network of quiet country roads and lanes, forest paths and mountain trails will take you to the heart of the beautiful, rural countryside.
For serious walkers, there are many well organized routes in the loveliest areas, which are clearly signposted at all junctions with standard way-markers. Eleven national, long-distance walking trails traverse the Region's most interesting scenery.
The Burren is the general name given to the fascinating limestone-layered fields of the 500 square kilometre stone-plated crown for North Clare and South Galway. An upside-down world of contradictions where rivers run underground through a honeycomb of caves carved by nature through low-resistance limestone; year-round pasture flourishes at rocky heights; Arctic, Alpine and Mediterranean plants grow side by side as strange flower-bed fellows in secret stone pockets and rocky wrinkles.
The Aran Islands are richly unique. Landscapes of limestone rock, a stretch of cliffs facing the moods of the Atlantic, large boulders, rock formations, and unusually clean beaches. It is also a place steeped in immense cultural heritage and history. Gaelic language is the first language of its residents. It is considered the foothold of Irish culture. The Islands themselves are an outdoor museum of artifacts of religious and cultural importance. The three Aran Islands, Inis Mór (Big Island), Inis Meáin (Middle island) and Inis Oírr(East island) are situated in a North westerly South easterly direction at the mouth of Galway Bay, Ireland. Ferries depart daily to the Aran Islands from Doolin.
Steeped in history, Cork City is fast gaining a reputation as one of Europe's hippest cities. Exploring Cork is an enjoyable, multi-day pursuit. Ring the Shandon Bells in the 300 year-old tower of St. Anne's Church, and marvel at the French Gothic spires of St. Finbarr's Cathedral.
At every corner you'll come across another panoramic view, another interesting architectural feature and some of the best art galleries, theatres and museums in Ireland. No visit would be complete without a trip to Blarney Castle, home to the famous Blarney Stone. Tradition says that those who kiss the stone will receive the gift of eloquence.
Cork is a supreme location for the golfing enthusiast. From courses located on the rugged breathtaking peninsula on the southern coast of Ireland, jutting dramatically out into the Atlantic, to secluded courses among luscious green countryside, Cork county is the perfect premise for experienced golfers or those just starting out. Including courses which have hosted Murhpy's Irish Open, you are sure not to be disappointed! Whether you are staying in the City or County a golf course is within a 20 minute drive from you.
From the lively centre of Cork City, to the sweet tranquillity of Mizen Head, County Cork is a study in contrasts. County Cork is situated in the South West of Ireland, it is the largest of all the Irish counties and in many ways the most varied. Rich farmlands and river valleys contrast with the wild sandstone hills of the west, and above all there is the magnificent coastline scooped and fretted by the Atlantic into great bays and secret coves, strewn with rocky headlands and long soft golden sands. One moment you are in the midst of a world-class shopping expedition, and the next, you are pausing to absorb a spectacular seaside vista. All of which makes County Cork a unique and delightful area to visit. The Rivers Lee and Blackwater, flowing through gently Rolling Meadows to the sea, will serve as your guide as you explore this delightful County.
Situated in the southwest of Ireland, Cork County sits on the Atlantic Ocean, making it the ideal spot for the water sports enthusiast. From discovering the depths of the sea, sailing off into the sunset, or relaxing on the beach, Cork County has a water adventure for people of all ages. From fishing to sailing, from surfing to scuba-diving you will find it in Cork.
The Old Bushmills Distillery is the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery having received its licence to distil in 1608. It is devoted to the production of Single Malt Irish Whiskey. The great tradition and craftsmanship first established in 1608 has been handed down over the generations and has been conserved to this very day. As a result there have been very few changes in how Single Malt Irish Whiskey is made today.
A short coastal footpath leads to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. On the way, there are wonderful vantage points to stop and take in the natural beauty. The geology, flora and fauna have won Carrick-a-Rede recognition as an area of special scientific interest.
Famed in poetry, song, myth and magic there are nine Glens of Antrim - Glenarm, Glencloy, Glenariff, Glenaan, Glencorp, Glenshesk, Glentaisie, Glenballyeamon, Glendun - each endowed with an evocative name and each weaving its own special magic. Lush, green secret places with the sound of water alternately softly swirling, then falling in dramatic torrents, the nine Glens delight the senses. Entwined with their rich beauties are equally diverse and magical stories, combining the colourful history, myth and the traditions of the communities within the glens.
Whether it's culture, history and heritage or entertainment, shopping and fun you will find it in Belfast.
Open and compact, with acres of idyllic parkland, Belfast is very accessible and easy to get around and explore on foot. This city encompasses the historic cultural heartland of the Cathedral Quarter, the cosmopolitan charms of the Queen's Quarter, the cultural diversity of the Gaeltacht Quarter and the waterfront development of the Titanic Quarter, host of the new Titanic visitor Centre, the world's largest Titanic Visitor Experience, where you will visit the birthplace of the Titanic and experience the story from her birth in Belfast to the fateful maiden voyage and her eventual discovery on the seabed.
Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of Co. Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The Park, over 14,000 acres in extent consists of three areas. The largest of these is the former Glenveagh Estate, including most of the Derryveagh Mountains. To the west are the quartzite hills around Crocknafarragh and to the South, the peat lands of Lough Barra bog, Meenachullion and Crockastoller.
The Park contains the peaks of the two highest mountains in Co. Donegal, Errigal (752m) and Slieve Snaght (683m). The steep sided valley of Glenveagh holds the 5.5km-long Lough Veagh. A fine Victorian castle surrounded by beautiful gardens is picturesquely located on the eastern shore of the lake and provides the focal point for visitors to the Park.
To get the full benefit of any visit to Donegal Town, a trip on the Donegal Waterbus is a "must". During an 80 minute cruise that explores the history, environment and wildlife of the unique estuary of Donegal Bay, the boats skipper, Billy Bustard, gives a lively commentary on the sights of special interest, freely illustrated with his own humorous asides and anecdotes. If you're lucky, you will spot some dolphins swimming alongside the boat during the cruise.
Fishing Deep Sea or Fly Fishing, Sightseeing, Dolphin spotting, Golf, Angling, Equestrian, Hiking and biking, Water sports, Scuba diving, Bird watching, Beachcombing, Photography, Art classes, Irish dancing and Poetry reading.
Trinity College was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth. Among many famous students to attend the college, were playwrights Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Beckett. Trinity's lawns and cobbled quads provide a pleasant haven in the heart of the city. The major attractions are the Old Library and the Book of Kells, housed in the Old Library.
Dublin is known as the heart and soul of Ireland, and Guinness is at the heart of the city itself. So a trip to this vibrant capital is not complete without a visit to the home of Guinness and Ireland's number one visitor attraction – Guinness Storehouse.
Built in 1792, it is Ireland's most famous disused prison. It held throughout the years many famous Nationalists and Republicans in members of the Society of United Irishmen (1798), Young Irelanders (c1840s), Fenians and Land agitators, Parnell, Davitt. The leaders of the 1916 Ester Rising were executed here. The prison was closed in 1924. This building gives a good insight into the history of Irish Republicanism.
Temple Bar is Dublin's Cultural Quarter. Located in the heart of Dublin's City Centre, some of Dublin's best night spots, restaurants and unusual shops line these narrow, cobbled streets running between the Bank of Ireland and Christ Church Cathedral.
With its bustling city centre and lively suburbs Dublin provides the ideal setting for shopping, offering the visitor a wonderful array of products ranging from the traditional to the contemporary.
Here, on the very edge of Europe, is an Island rich in the language, culture and heritage of Ireland, unique in its geology and archaeology and in its long tradition of gentle hospitality. Here is a place to sense the spirit of Gaelic Ireland, to touch the past, but with all the comforts and facilities of the present. Aran will take you back to an Ireland of Celts and Early Christians. This is an island of great peace and tranquility, but it is also an island of great fun and activity.
From the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range in the North through lake-rich Roundstone Bog to the golden beaches reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean, you'll know you're in Connemara by the light that constantly changes the mood and tone of the landscape. Connemara has long been regarded as the real emerald of Ireland.
Kylemore Abbey, located in the Kylemore Pass in Connemara, Co. Galway, has been home to the Irish Benedictine nuns since 1920. The Benedictine nuns bought the house in 1920, having fled their convent in war-torn Belgium in 1914, where they ran a boarding school for girls for over 300 years. They re-established the school here and it is still very much alive today. Set in the heart of Connemara, Kylemore Abbey shares its woodlands, lakes and rivers with a large variety of birds and animals. A trip to the West of Ireland is not complete without experiencing the beauty and tranquility of Kylemore Abbey and Gardens. Facilities at Kylemore include a visitor centre, an exhibition housed in the main reception rooms of the house and a video which takes the visitor through the history of the house and its occupants. The Visitor Centre and exhibition, Gothic Church and Craft shop are open all year.
Galway has a student population of approx. 25,000 attending the National University of Ireland Galway and the Galway Institute of Technology. This continuous flow of bright, young undergraduates keeps the city colourful and alive during the Autumn, Winter and Spring months.
During the Summer, the visiting population from every corner of the globe adds to the city's mystique and wonder. Summer schools abound for foreign students and the chattering noise of different languages and dialects make this place seem like a microcosm of our world. The natives are friendly and welcoming and the visitor is greeted with a smile, if not a greeting.
Buskers and musicians can be found on most street corners and it is rare to walk through the heart of the city and not hear the notes of a harp, accordion, guitar or fiddle.
The Arts thrive in this bohemian city and music is its lifeblood. Rare is the pub or hostelry which does not have a music session going on and the spontaneity of someone pulling a tin whistle out of a pocket and launching into a tune makes music what it should be, a shared and wonderful experience.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a cruise on board the luxurious Corrib Princess. The Corrib Princess sails from Wood Quay in the heart of Galway city, along the famous Steamers Line, which is the lakes traditional trade route.
The journey takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib and onto the lake providing visitors with unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that make this the most spectacular waterway in Ireland. The Corrib Princess takes you past castles and various sites of both historical interest and natural beauty. There is an abundance of wild life and the Corrib has a peace and tranquillity all of its own.
For many people around the world, the Ring of Kerry drive encapsulates their image of Ireland. The spectacular scenery, dramatic coastline, colourful towns and villages and ancient archaeological treasures have been featured in postcards, film, poetry and song. Each twist and turn on the road will reveal new sights - windswept cliffs, breathtaking scenery, spectacular lakes, rich flora and fauna, green and yellow chequered hills and unspoilt beaches.
A breathtaking gap between Purple Mountain faces - horizontal plates of sheer rock that tilt down toward green and watery abundance - the Gap of Dunloe is a jewel set within the highest mountain range in Ireland. A river runs through the gap, with grassy banks for sitting, and picturesque bridges to cross. This is a place to walk, fingers intertwined with your lover's hand, or to be wheeled in a carriage drawn by Klidesdale horses.
Situated in Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Gardens are among the most popular of Irish visitor attractions. Today, many of the rooms in this magnificent mansion have been restored to their original Victorian splendour. Between the months of April and July, Muckross Gardens are spectacularly adorned with the red and pink flowers of mature Rhododendrons. An Arboretum, containing many trees from the Southern Hemisphere, was established here in 1972.
With an unspoilt landscape and an ideal climate Kerry boasts some of the best golf courses in the world, from the great 18 hole championship parkland courses such as Killarney and the Ring of Kerry to the internationally renowned links courses such as Ballybunion, Ceann Sibéal (Dingle), Waterville, Tralee and Dooks. There are many other exceptional courses equally worthy of a visit, offering exceptional value to the visitor and some pleasant surprises.
A wide choice of rivers and canals, many with towpaths, are definitely worth a visit. There are also 2 long distance way-marked ways, the Barrow way and the Kildare way, and numerous looped walks and trails.
If you enjoy seeing other people's beautiful houses and gardens then County Kildare is the place for you. From the grandest Palladian mansions to captivating, exotic gardens, we have a wide selection of wonderful places to delight and surprise you.
A shopper's paradise, Kildare Village is home to over 60 designer boutiques at up to 60% off RRP every day, all year round. Spend the day browsing the shops and stop to unwind in of the delightful places to eat such as L'Officina, Starbucks and chocolate heaven – Chocolateria.
Motor sport enthusiasts can watch some of the most exciting cars manufactured today race on the challenging Mondello circuit.
Kilkenny's rich history can be traced through its many historical buildings and sites. These sites include a number of important ecclesiastical sites such as the The Black Abbey, Kells Priory, Jerpoint Abbey and Tullaherin Church and Round Tower. More recent heritage sites include Woodstock gardens and house, Kilkenny Castle and the Lory Meagher Heritage Centre.
Throughout the city and county of Kilkenny, the visitor will find a host of craft and design studios and workshops.
Renowned internationally for the quality of the craft produced in Kilkenny, the Kilkenny Craft Trail is the perfect way to explore the best of Kilkenny craft.
The Trail features 9 retail studios and workshops in Kilkenny, and includes jewellers, potters, leather & wood workers, glass blowing as well as candle makers.
Throughout the city and county of Kilkenny you will find an array of modern and traditional parks and gardens.
In the city itself, the stunning castle park includes a duck pond and children's playground as well as a formal rose garden and wild flower areas.
Other highlights in the county include the superb Woodstock gardens and the Castlecomer Demesne.
Shopping with Style since the 12th century, Kilkenny has been a thriving cosmopolitan merchant centre. Today, Kilkenny offers a truly original and eclectic shopping experience that retains its sophisticated edge.
As a centre of excellence for traditional and contemporary craft and design, Kilkenny has long been an important destination for those looking for pottery, offers an impressive collection of boutiques, craft shops and gourmet food stores as well as international high street brands.
Two looped walks that start and finish at the Grand Gates which lies West of the villages of Newmarket and Hugginstown and east of the village of Kilmaganny in South Kilkenny.
This loop starts and finishes at the car park at the Watering Place – wildlife lakes fed by freshwater springs 1km from the village of Tullahought on the Kilkenny/Tipperary border.
A short walk through the hinterland of Urlingford. Park opposite the Library/courthouse on the Dublin side of town.
Start from the village of Mullinavat on the N9 between Kilkenny and Waterford. Coming from Kilkenny take the second left turn past the church. After 1.5km take the right turn and after 500m follow the left fork in the road. After 1.5m take the right turn at the T junction and park at the trail head.
Start from the village of Mullinavat on the N9 between Kilkenny and Waterford. Coming from Kilkenny take the second left turn past the church. After 1.5m take the right turn and after 500m follow the left fork in the road. After 1.5km take the right turn T junction and park at the trail head.
No trip to Limerick would be complete with a trip to the newly and dramatically renovated Thomond Park in Limerick city. Since the unveiling of the design for the redevelopment of Thomond Park on the 27th May 2006, rugby supporters have eagerly monitored the building progress of the stadium that has changed the skyline in Limerick forever. Now the province has a multi-purpose stadium facility to rival any modern stadia across Europe and one everyone is justifiably proud of. If Rugby is not your thing then take in a concert at this amazing venue.
For serious walkers, there are many well-organised routes in the loveliest areas, which are clearly signposted at all junctions with standard way-markers. Eleven national, long-distance walking trails traverse the Region's most interesting scenery.
Co. Limerick has a whole range of visitor attractions that are well worth exploring. Some of these include the Adare Heritage Centre on Adare's pretty main street; the Foynes Flying Boat Museum - once the centre of the aviation world where Irish coffee was invented; Celtic Park and Gardens; Curraghchase Forest Park and Lough Gur, habitat of Neolithic Man and one of Ireland's most important archaeological sites.
Limerick City proudly stands beside any city in Ireland when it comes to live music and the venues to cater for it. At any time, you can find the smallest local act to the biggest international one, stepping on to a Limerick stage. From Thomond Park to the University Concert Hall to intimate Gigs in Dolans Warehouse you will find it in Limerick.
Adare, probably Ireland's prettiest village owes its reputation to its setting in the woods among rich quiet farmlands by the River Maigue that runs through Ireland's Golden Vale. Thatched cottages line broad streets. With the town's quality restaurants and pubs, its three ruined abbeys, its plentiful fishing areas, its annual festivals, Adare draws overseas and Irish tourists alike.
Fishing in Mayo is a fisherman's paradise, with its empty riverbanks, full rivers and the cleanest air and water in Europe. The waterways are set against a backdrop of natural beauty and offer both to the experienced angler and the enthusiastic beginner some of the best fishing in the world. Visit the famous shores of Loughs Conn & Cullin and fish for wild brown trout with your own boat and Ghillie who can also offer some expert advice!
Croagh Patrick is situated five miles from the picturesque town of Westport and the mountain's conical shape soars majestically above the surrounding countryside.
The Story of Knock began on the 21st August 1879 when Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. The apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. From this miraculous occurrence Knock has grown to the status of an internationally recognised Marian Shrine.
Westport, designated one of Bord Failte's Heritage Towns, is situated in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, overlooking Clew Bay. One of the few planned towns in the Country, Westport was designed in the 18th Century by James Wyatt. It has become one of Ireland's established tourism centres, with many outstanding features, most notably the beautiful tree lined boulevard known as The Mall, running parallel to the Carrowbeg River.
Achill Island (24 km x 19 km) is the largest island in the Country and is accessible from the mainland by bridge. Its magnificent sandy beaches, sea cliffs and warm hospitality bring visitors back again and again. Visit the beautiful villages of Dooagh and Dooega, the high cliffs at Slievemore and Minaun, the magnificent beaches at Keel and Keem, under the Achill Head. The famous Atlantic Drive takes you on a journey of scenic splendour, a must for all visitors to Achill.
Mayo is a lightly populated and largely rural county, lending itself ideally to walking. The scenery is spectacular and the variety of terrain interesting – some areas are level and easy going, ideal for strollers, while the hills, mountains and bogs offer a stiff challenge to the accomplished walker.
There is a range of exciting sporting adventures on your doorstep in Co Meath; from ice hockey to golf to a day out at the races you will find them all here. Choose from Falconry, Fishing, Go Karting, Golfing, ice-skating and ice hockey, Paintball and Shooting and of course both Horse and Dog Racing, you certainly won't be short of things to do in Co Meath.
Visit the Boyne Valley, one of the most culturally and historically rich parts of the country. There are a variety of ancient sites and cultural pleasures, from the breath-taking passage tomb at Newgrange to the thatched 400 year old Man o' War pub and Restaurant, you can spend endless hours exploring the past.
There are some beautiful places to get fresh air and scenery from canal/River Walks to hill and forest Walks. Why not try the Sli Na Slainte Walk which goes from Laytown, through Bettystown to Mornington, a beautiful 5km walk along this coastal stretch of sandy beach.
Alongside the range of individual boutiques and small craft shops synonymous with trendy market towns, you can explore any of the large shopping centres in Meath. If this is not enough you can always take a trip into Dublin to satisfy your shopping craving!
Some of the most famous crafts in the world were created in Co Meath down the years. The traditions that produced treasures such as the Book of Kells and the Tara Brooch lives on with many craft workers. There are several delightful gift shops to the explored in the rural villages throughout the County.
Home to the Earls of Rosse since 1620, Birr Castle is the Private Home of Brendan, the 7th Earl and his Family. As such the House itself is not open to the public. The Award winning Gardens and buildings in the grounds of Birr Castle house an array of unique plants, not to mention a detailed insight into the History of the Parsons family. A stay at the County Arms Hotel is not complete without a visit to Birr Castle & Gardens. The Great Telescope, designed by the 3rd Earl or Rosse, was the largest in the World for 70 years and is now fully restored. Ireland's Historic Science Centre offers a fascinating insight into the History of this pioneering Family, with particular emphasis on Astronomy, Photography and Botany. The Gardens at Birr Castle Demesne are home to some 4,000 named trees many of which are unqiue to Ireland, having been carefully preserved and cultivated following trips to China and other exotic regions.
The Macregol Gospel Book is a manuscript copy of the Four Gospels written in Birr by Macregol (Bishop of Birr) circa 800 AD. It is unclear how the manuscript came to be in England but towards the end of the tenth century two clerics, Farman and Owun inserted a translation into the Old English of that time. It is therefore a valuable source for the history of the English language. In 2006, Birr Historical Society, courtesy of the Bodleain Library, Oxford and thanks to the generosity of local people and of friends, obtained a facsimile of the Macregol Gospels to be freely on display in Birr Town Library.
Immediately nextdoor to Birr Library, housing the Book of Birr, this playground is newly opened in 2006 and features some of the most modern and safe equipment in Ireland. An ideal way to spend an hour or two for Children aged between 3 and 12 years.
Visit Waterford City with an historic Viking heart, full of excitement and colour meeting you on just about every street corner. An interesting attraction in Waterford City is the Waterford Treasures Exhibition, a multi-tiered facility that uses displays of artifacts and other media tools to authentically reproduce the history of the region from the beginnings of recorded history during the Viking Era to the present day.
True antiquity of Waterford can also be found on the quay at Waterford City, where the thousand year old Reginald's Tower stands guard.
Situated in Portlaw, the beautiful Curraghmore House has been the home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. The House has an exceptional interior and is set in magnificent grounds which incorporate an outstanding Arboretum, a grotto (made entirely of shells) and bridge over the River Clodagh. The Estate is open Monday to Friday (with the exception of Christmas week and Holy Week) and can be viewed by prior appointment. The guided tours are usually conducted personally by Lord Waterford.
Whether you want to join a group or would rather discover something a bit special on you own, it is all here. Walking at your own pace whether beside the sea, alongside rivers or through forests and mountains you are free to savour the special charms of this splendid corner of Ireland. A craggy coastline and gentle coastal countryside gives way to rolling hills and towering mountains all crisscrossed by 'way marked ways' walking routes which link many towns and villages.
Whichever route you choose, you will get a sense of the splendid isolation on the quite roads, rugged tracks, or a gentle pathway. You will have a chance to encounter the best of the scenery this area has to offer.
You are within easy access to the South East's top courses.
Take a step back in time and visit one of the many ancient and historic fortifications situated in the county. The Scenic Hook Peninsula on the south coast of Wexford offers some of the most stunning scenery in the country, a wild rocky coast in places and stunning golden beaches in others. Hook Lighthouse itself is one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. This area is also home to the ruins of two Cistercian Abbeys, Tintern Abbey and Dunbrody Abbey and is steeped in history and heritage.
With such a long coastline sea and shore fishing is widely available as is excellent game angling. Good coarse angling facilities are available.
Choose fly and bait fishing in the Lakes of Loch Mahon or go Salmon and Trout fishing in Oaklands Lake, Newross. Wexford can cater for the most experienced to the beginners.
Wexford is a golfer's paradise with six championship golf courses within twenty minutes drive and its wonderful natural terrain around the coastline provides superb link land. Taste the mixture of salt and sand by playing some of the famous links or enjoy the beauty of the parkland courses.
Long distance walking is very popular in the region, as are the many cycle routes.
Immerse yourself in the historic past of Wexford Town with a guided walking tour or choose a coastal walk over the 200km Wexford Shore or Wexfords reclaimed slob land. For the cycling enthusiast, head for Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains.
By recharging your batteries, pampering your body and refreshing your soul, you'll find the energy to get the most out of your stay in Wexford County. There are several luxury spas totally dedicated to your wellbeing, and looking forward to enveloping you in an aura of serenity as you soak in the tranquility, the treatments and the therapeutic atmosphere. Wexford County is the perfect place to spoil yourself.


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