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Marketing Matters: Keeping it authentic in Ireland
By Cathy Bartolic
For decades, Ontario Farm Fresh has been offering bus tours. They are a great way for participants to recuperate after a busy season of hosting guests on the farm. As I reflect on my time, one tour immediately jumps out: our tour to Ireland in 2018. There were several highlights throughout the tour, but the Causey Farm will always be one of the most special stops that year.
At first I wasn't expecting anything amazing from this farm. Their website is frankly rudimentary and not exactly clear about the activities that are offered. During the scouting tour we had a brief discussion with a staff member but did not get a full overview of the farm. The farm was still included on the final tour agenda regardless because it had enough positives to keep its place.
Upon arrival, we realized we underestimated the farm. We quickly learned that Causey Farm is a venue for a variety of entertainment, tourism and educational programs. The Murtagh family owns the 300-acre farm in County Meath and have opened their gates to give visitors the opportunity to experience authentic Irish culture in a rural farm setting.
We learned many lessons about hosting visitors and agritourism that day. Our group was greeted by Duncan. He was a jovial, gentle giant towering over everyone with his 6'8" stature. The first activity was to make and bake the traditional Irish soda brown bread. I was skeptical as to how 54 people were going to accomplish this task in a timely and orderly manner, but my doubts were soon put to rest. Long tables had been set up and we were asked to pair off with our partners on the other side of the table. Duncan guided us through the simple bread recipe and then started distributing ingredients. To keep things lively and entertaining, he tossed the necessary egg to each couple. Thankfully, we did not have to clean up any off the floor.
Once the bread was made it went into a loaf pan with a toothpick and paper triangle that we wrote our names on. This activity leads to the first lesson of the trip.
LESSON #1 – If you have a group coming to the farm, plan interesting activities and then find a way to simplify them but still keep them fun.
Next, we were taken to a beautiful old stone barn where we were going to learn how to do the Irish jig. Much to my surprise everyone on the bus was up for this activity and Duncan soon had the barn floor bouncing as we all showed off our newly acquired skill.
LESSON #2 – Guides and workshop leaders need to be enthusiastic and engaging, especially if these activities are a significant part of your business.
We were given a quick tour of the rest of the farm where some of their other activities, like hen parties (bridal showers), sheepdog demonstration, Bodhran lessons and traditional turf cuttings, take place.
LESSON #3 – You don't need a lot of buildings as long as each building can have multiple uses and you have activities that give you enough time to re-set the building for another activity.
We were then herded back to the first building for a lunch of traditional Irish stew and the bread we had made earlier that was baked and warm. To taste the fruits (or rather bread) of your labour, made for a memorable experience.
LESSON #4 – Stay true to you. We could have had sausages or burgers and it may have even been easier to prepare but how Irish is that?
The majority of the eight siblings are now involved in this growing business. Matt Murtagh believes the key to their success is that it remains a working farm. The fact that people are likely to get cow dung on their shoes is one of its charms, Matt maintains.
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Bring out your inner artist for the whole world to see with this great coloring game. This game gives you the chance to show how skilful you are at art. Here you can select a picture, choose your colors and color in your picture. Once done you can add additional items to your image to decorate it further. Why not color many great pictures with this great pets coloring game?
Select the pet picture you want to color from a great assortment of images.
Choose whether you want to paint or color with pencils to make your picture come alive.
Select from an assortment of colors and create a beautiful masterpiece.
Use the erasers to remove any colours you don't feel are right to make your picture perfect.
Accessorise your picture by adding some additional bling and beautiful decorations to highlight your colors.


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Думонти́ния () — род грибов-аскомицетов, входящий в семейство . Монотипный род, включает вид Думонтиния шишкова́тая ().

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Плодовые тела — чашевидные, затем почти блюдцевидные апотеции на длинной ложной ножке, до 3 см в диаметре, ножка 3—10 см длиной и 1—3 мм толщиной, цилиндрическая. Окраска плодовых тел однородная, коричневая. В основании ножки, погружённом в землю, имеется чёрный склероций 1,5—4 × 0,5—2,5 см.

Споры в массе белого цвета. Аски цилиндрической формы, 140—175 × 8—10 мкм, содержат 8 спор, каждая из которых одноклеточная, эллиптической формы, с двумя масляными каплями, 12—17 × 6—9 мкм. Парафизы цилиндрические, с булавовидно утолщённым концом.

Пищевого значения не имеет, считается несъедобным грибом.

Сходные виды
  — внешне и микроскопически сходный вид, плодовые тела появляются из склероциев, расположенных у луковиц лилейных.

Экология и ареал
Плодовые тела образуются одиночно или группами, ранней весной, среди различных видов ветреницы — ветреницы лютиковой, ветреницы дубравной, ветреницы трёхлистной, очень редко — среди чистяка весеннего.

Синонимы

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Литература

Грибы Евразии
Грибы Северной Америки
Бореальные грибы
Гелоциевые
Несъедобные грибы
Монотипные роды грибов
Таксоны грибов, названные в честь людей
Виды грибов, описанные в Systema mycologicum

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Impact of Intermetallic Precipitates on the Tribological and/or Corrosion Performance of Cast Aluminium Alloys: a Short Review
David Culliton, Technological University DublinFollow
Tony Betts, Technological University DublinFollow
David Kennedy, Technological University DublinFollow
International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 2013, VOL 26, NO 2, 65
The role of various intermetallic precipitates (IMP), or secondary phase particles, in governing the wear and corrosion performance characteristics of cast aluminium alloys is outlined in this brief review. Such alloys are especially important in transport applications where their low weight, low cost and recyclability make them very attractive. However alloy wear and/or corrosion behaviour often limit their industrial application and more work needs to done to extend their use into other areas. Careful control of IMP nucleation and growth rates may be beneficial, especially in alloys exposed to corrosive environments. Silicon, copper and magnesium are all important elements for enhanced mechanical strength and tribological performance but often to the detriment of alloy corrosion resistance. Other elements such as iron may also play a significant role in deleterious IMP formation. Use of dispersoids based on novel (quasicrystals) seed alloys with similar lattice characteristics to the α-Al matrix may result in further exploitation of these alloys.
Culliton, D., Betts, A. J. and Kennedy, D. (2013) Impact of Intermetallic Precipitates on the Tribological and/or Corrosion Performance of Cast Aluminium Alloys: a Short Review. International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 2013, VOL 26, NO 2, 65. doi:10.1179/1743133612Y.0000000038
https://doi.org/10.1179/1743133612Y.0000000038
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School of Mechanical and Design Engineering Website

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One of my favourite Irish brands, Brodericks, make the most delicious raspberry and coconut slice. It's so good that I have to stay away from the local shop in work otherwise I'd be eating one every day, and although that would be great for their profits, it wouldn't be so great for me! As it's coming to the end of the soft fruit season, I decided to bake a cake as an homage to Barry and Bernie bringing together juicy fresh raspberries and a mixture of dessicated and toasted coconut to create a truly amazing cake.
If you don't have fresh raspberries, feel free to use frozen ones (it's what I usually do, but I was lured by reduced to clear stickers!). Toasting coconut is a doddle too. Use a heavy large pan on a low heat and keep moving the coconut around so it doesn't catch and burn. Once it's golden and fragrant, it's done. Keep it in an airtight container and it will last for a few weeks.
Preheat your oven to 180c/Gas Mark 4. Line two 8 inch or one 9 inch square tin with baking parchment.
Beat the butter, sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder together until well combined.
Add the coconut, vanilla and half of the raspberries and mix well. The raspberries will break down into a puree which will flavour the cake mix.
Pour the cake mixture into the prepared tin, level out and sprinkle with the remaining raspberries. Don't bother pushing them down, they'll sink into the cake batter and be completely invisible, as you can see from the photo below!
Bake for about 35 minutes (25 if using two round tins) until golden and firm. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cook. I leave the cake in the paper until it's completely cold.
You can delve into this cake just as it is, or with a fork and a plate, if you're feeling very elegant.
I gilded the lily somewhat and added a layer of vanilla buttercream and some toasted coconut just to ramp up the taste.
Using a whisk, very gingerly beat the icing sugar, butter and vanilla extract together until it's smooth and fluffy. It's probably going to be a little bit too thick, so thin it down by adding the milk, a tablespoon at a time. Stop when you're happy with the consistency.


Not that long ago, my husband gave me his honest feedback about my blog. "It's good," he said -- followed by an unexpected and awkward pause. "But, sometimes I feel like you really focus heavily on just the bright spots in your day. You don't often talk about how rough it is."
I took a deep breath to let his words sink in -- just the bright spots.
Am I being entirely honest and open about the dark places I've been to on this journey? Am I making it all sound too easy, too perfect? Is what I'm writing a fair and accurate depiction of what I'm living and of who I am?
I want it to be. I think it has been.
But the last thing I want to do is give the impression that I have it all together, that I never fail, that I have no regrets -- that would be a lie.
Some days stink -- they super stink. Some days stink so bad, that all I want to do is lock myself up in a room and hide. This rarely happens because my kids could easily and successfully lead a search and rescue mission. They always find me. Other days stink bad enough that I consume my worries and fears alongside a gallon of ice cream. This happens more than I want to admit. Yes, some days are downright, hands down stinky.
I agonize over my daughter's future. I cry over IEP notices, and I sob when I see her broken down into percents on assessments. I remind myself that, "She's more than a number" -- over and over again. Yes, sometimes even numbers hurt the heart.
I compare my daughter to her typically developing peers. I watch other kids run up the playground steps unassisted, and I let jealousy and disappointment run rampant. I tell myself that, "She will do things when she is ready." At night, I cry at the potential that she may never be "ready."
I question if I'm giving enough of myself. I feel that I fail some days at helping her reach all of her therapy goals. Some mornings, I skip making her walk down the stairs herself -- because I'm tired, because my hands are full, because carrying her down the stairs will be easier. I sometimes wish I was anywhere but on the floor at Target, next to my daughter, who is throwing an epic tantrum. I want to run -- but I can't. I feel guilt because sometimes, I'm too lazy, too exhausted, too self-centered. I hate myself on those days.
I fear I'm giving too much. My mind is numb from too many doctor's appointments and not enough rest. My heart heavy from searching for a diagnosis and never finding one. I have bruises and scratches and bite marks and a sore back -- a reminder of what I give daily. I cry when she hits me. Not because it hurts -- although it does -- but because there is nothing I can do to help her. And I feel helpless too.
There are good moments in a bad minute.
Sometimes it's okay to take time to replenish myself.
Love is a lesson in sacrifice.
I've had my fair share of dark moments and despair on this journey, and in admitting this, I must acknowledge the people above, who have always been willing to share a little bit of their sunshine with me.
My husband wonders why my writings are filled with bright spots. And he's not entirely wrong. It's just because it is hard to stay in the shade when I'm surrounded by so much sunshine.
Heartwarming heartfelt as always. Nice job.