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Report from Athlone
Report from Athlone ( Ireland) Meeting
The First training meeting of Grundtvig Project 'Hidden History – Memories under Construction' was in Athlone on 14th and 15th of May 2014, attended by 40 participants.
Athlone Community Radio organised very successful live broadcast from the training, engaging all participants and involving them with local listeners who were introduced to project's radio stations and their historical themes that would be covered in Grundtvig project.
This was the schedule of the training:
Provisional Timetable & Schedule
Trainer: Tom Clonan
Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th May 2014
Wednesday 14th May
0930 – Opening Remarks – Overview and Introductions
1030 – Exercise One
Sources – The full range of primary and secondary sources – An exploration
Coding and Decoding – Exploring meanings and ideology in visual and audio texts
The a/m will involve an introduction to an exhaustive list of legitimate official and unofficial sources for radio researchers. Some of the sources are orthodox, some unorthodox and thought provoking.
For Coding and Decoding, we will look at some advertisements and a Sky News Broadcast. Q and A discussion of same.
1200 – 1230 – Discussion and Feedback
1230 – 1400 – Lunch
1400 – 1500 – Exercise Two
Case Study – Story of Lieutenant Joe Clonan, Australian Imperial Force, Killed in Action, Ypres, France, November 1917. This consists of an archival search – online and in print – mixture of sad and funny and surprising.
Then there is a radio broadcast based on the story a/m.
1500 – 1530 – Coffee
1530 – 1630 – Exercise Three
Case Study – Operation Grapes of Wrath, Lebanon, April 1996. Channel Four News Bulletin, Followed by 'Blood Sweat and Tears' – Radio, 'Book on 1' RTE Radio 1 from May 2014
NB (From 5-7 pm is Athlone Community Radio live broadcast of the programme EUor Community Radio, one representative from each station will be interviewed for 7-8 minutes and we will make running order to suit you when you come over, so it's only 15 minutes of your time)
Dinner (2 courses) for all, at 8 o'clock (it's part of your hotel deal)
Thursday 15th May
1000 – 11.30 Exercise Four
Case Study 2 If Lynch Had Invaded
Play documentary and discuss interweaving of sources, official and unofficial, archive and anecdotal and use of counterfactual history and re-construction.
11.30 – 1230 Discussion and Feedback
1230 – 1400 – Lunch
1400 – 1500 Exercise Five
Play documentary and follow with 30 minutes Q and A and discussion and feedback
1500 – 1530 – Coffee
1530 – 1630 – Exercise Six
Whistleblowers Radio Documentary – Contested Knowledge/History and Discussion and Feedback.
Trainer CV:
Name: Dr. Tom Clonan
Address: Cemaes, 4, Trimleston Avenue, Booterstown, Co. Dublin
Email: email@example.com
Phone No: Mobile: +353 87 9673724 Date of Birth: 26th August 1966
Educational PhD, Dublin City University, 2000
Qualifications: MA in Communications, Dublin City University, 1995
Diploma in Military Studies, Military College, 1991
Bachelor in Education, Trinity College, Dublin, 1989
Educational Record
PhD Dublin City University, 1996-2000
I completed a PhD in DCU as a part-time student during this period and graduated in November 2000. The PhD, titled 'The Status and Roles Assigned Female Members of The Defence Forces' revealed the widespread bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape of female soldiers within the Irish military. The Doctoral Study prompted an independent Irish Government enquiry into the Irish military in 2002 entitled 'The Study Review Group'. The Study Review Group reported in 2003 and fully vindicated my research findings. The Review Group implemented many of my recommendations and the Irish Defence Forces are now recognised as international leaders in terms of equality and dignity in the military workplace.
Arising from this doctoral research and arising from the positive outcomes for thousands of employees within the defence sector, I am regarded as one of Ireland's pre-eminent whistleblowers. In 2007, RTE radio broadcast a documentary based on my experiences as a whistleblower. Transparency International Ireland have also used my experience of whistleblower reprisal as a cornerstone of their campaign, 'Alternatives to Silence' launched in 2010. To this end, I am uniquely qualified to teach the manner in which Community Radio might be empowered and equipped to effectively tell hidden histories and untold stories in historical or contemporary society.
Postgraduate Level:
Dublin City University, 1993-1995.
I completed an MA in Communications in D.C.U. in 1995 and graduated with a 2.1. This MA programme combined a syllabus of media studies, mass communication theory and cultural theory. I undertook modules on Community Radio and non-traditional, non-mainstream media discourses.
Undergraduate Level:
Trinity College Dublin – 1984-1989
I graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with a Bachelor in Education (2.1 Honours) awarded by Trinity College, Dublin.
Personal Profile: Key Skills – Core Competencies
Communications, Marketing, Engagement, Crisis Management
- As an academic and journalist, I have created a strong brand and identity at home and abroad as an expert in security, defence and emergency response issues – a skill set that is essential at this point in Community Radio development
- I have extensive media and PR experience as a journalist and have provided master classes in media relations to the Public Relations Institute of Ireland
- I am a full member of the NUJ – Dublin Freelance Branch and Irish Times Chapel
- I am a member of the EU Association of European Journalists (AEJ)
- I am a member and alumnus of the EU European Journalism Centre (EJC), Brussels
- I have been Irish Times Security Analyst for over a decade and have developed extensive contacts within the Irish and international media – a network which would be invaluable to facilitating the development of Community Radio
- As Irish Times Security Analyst and as a broadcaster I have developed strong links with successive Irish government ministers and departments including Education, Defence, Justice, Foreign Affairs and Department of An Taoiseach
- As Irish Times Security Analyst I have forged strong links and contacts within the diplomatic community – including the US, British, Russian, Palestinian and Israeli Embassies along with the Embassies of India and Pakistan
- As Irish Times Security Analyst I have forged very strong links with the US State Department and am an Alumnus of several US State Department cultural and educational exchanges
- As a UN peacekeeper and election monitor with experience in the Middle East and former Yugoslavia (1996 – 2000) I have interacted with disparate stakeholder groups ranging from the UN to Hizbullah to the Red Cross to NATO the OSCE and the War Crimes Tribunal for former Yugoslavia – often in fast moving, volatile and highly pressurised environments
- As an academic, journalist and army officer I have extensive experience of working to deadline within complex legal and regulatory environments – delivering timely and successful outcomes as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- As a lecturer and journalist in practice within DIT School of Media, I am widely published and have presented peer reviewed academic papers within Ireland, the EU and the United States – I am a committee member of the UK and Ireland Association of Journalism Educators (AJE)
Strategic Development
- Key contribution in DIT School of Media to development of new courses, curricula and syllabi
- Key contribution to delivery of integrated modules in research methodology across DIT Schools within College of Arts and Tourism
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team during Defence Forces transformation from UN peacekeeping operations to peace enforcement operations with NATO and EU Rapid Reaction Forces 1998 – 2000
- As Defence Forces Press Officer reporting directly to the Chief of Staff – formulated strategic communications plan for transformation of status and role of Defence Forces
- Successfully communicated key change initiatives within Defence Forces to all internal and external stakeholders, nationally and internationally 1998 – 2000
- Active research and publication profile as DIT academic
- Active participant as senior staff lecturer in all of DIT School of Media School Reviews and quintennial review processes
- Actively combining research, professional practice/performance and best practice to ensure quality in DIT teaching and research
- Special interest within DIT in developing revised curricula and syllabi for postgraduate research methodology in applied disciplines – particularly suited to active research collaborations with industry
- Ground-breaking doctoral research – equality and communications audit of Irish Defence Forces – transforming the equality culture of the Defence Forces with identifiable and measurable benefits for over 20,000 full time and part time soldiers, sailors and aircrew
- Committee member of UK and Ireland Association of Journalism Educators (AJE)
- Fellow of US based Inter University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society
- Alumnus of US State Department NATO and EU Defence briefing programmes
Human Resources Development
- PhD specialised in workplace equality and dignity at work policies – 2000
- Doctoral Research identified several HR issues within the Defence Forces and transformed equality environment of the Irish military – 2000 to date
- Doctoral research formulated equality mission statement, equality policies and health and safety policies around bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and dignity in the workplace
- From 1996 – 2000, reported directly to the Senior Leadership Team within the Defence Forces on best practice for all recruitment and promotion competitions within the organisation
- From 1996 – 2000 reported directly to the Senior Leadership Team within the Defence Forces on identifying objective criteria for promotion within the organisation's Integrated Personnel Management System (IPMS)
- From 1996 – 2000 reported directly to the Senior Leadership Team within the Defence Forces on developing the organisation's PMDS and mentoring system
All of these core skills and competencies make me the ideal candidate to facilitate and teach the reflective, technical, networking and engagement skills necessary for Community Radio
Employment Record
Current Position: Lecturer, School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology
(2002 to date)
As an academic within DIT I have an active research and publication profile. I lecture on a range of postgraduate programmes within the School of Media including the MA in Journalism, the MA in International Journalism, the MA in Applied Media Studies, the MA in Public Affairs and Political Communication and the MA in Public Relations. I specialise in communication theory and the political economy of communication. I have a special interest in research methodology and am the research coordinator for both the MA in Public Affairs and Political Communication and the MA in Public Relations. I have successfully managed the research profile of the MA in Public Affairs and Political Communications within the sensitive environment of Leinster House since its initial cycle in 2007. From 2012, DIT students will have direct and privileged access to both Seanad and Dail as postgraduate researchers. I have published several articles and conference papers on non traditional research profiles and insider research. I am currently supervising two research students to PhD level.
I am the FETAC appointed External Examiner for Independent College, (Independent News and Media) on their BA and MA courses in Journalism. I am a Committee member of the UK and Ireland Association of Journalism Education. I am a fellow of the US based Inter University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society.
Research Funding
In 2002, I successfully competed for resources from the HEA PRTLI Fund for the funding of a 2 year postgraduate research programme – leading to an MA – based on an audit of the Irish print media's coverage of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. In 2003, I successfully competed for funding from OECD/DIT Faculty of Applied Arts Research-Scholarship Development Fund for an audit of the sources used by Irish crime and security correspondents under the OECD Research Theme – Media and Civil Society. I also applied for and received funding for an OECD Media and Civil Society Research Themed study on journalism practice and professional routines in time of war, from the OECD/DIT Faculty of Applied Arts Research-Scholarship Development Fund in 2007.
Irish Times Security Analyst, Irish Times, Dublin
(2001 to date)
For over a decade – since the 911 attacks in New York – I have provided defence and security analysis for the Irish Times newspaper as Irish Times Security Analyst. In this capacity, I have provided hundreds of in-depth feature and opinion/analysis pieces for the Irish Times on the military, civil and political implications of the global war on terror. I also provide expert opinion and analysis on international terrorism, intelligence networks and the emergency response capability of state and non-state actors.
In my capacity as a print journalist I have provided in depth analysis on a wide spectrum of defence related issues in a time sensitive environment, to deadline and often in relation to fast-moving international events. In this regard, the tactical, strategic and political analysis I have provided has been translated into several languages and is reproduced, quoted and cited widely across both traditional and digital media in the United States, the EU, Russia and Asia.
In my capacity as a freelance radio and television journalist, I have provided expert analysis on defence and security related issues to the national broadcaster RTE radio and television along with commercial broadcasters such as TV3, Newstalk and Today FM within Ireland. I am also a regular expert contributor on BBC radio and television, Sky News and on a number of US and Australian networks.
I have also participated as an expert contributor and presenter in a number of documentaries in recent years. The most recent include 'What If Jack Lynch Had Invaded Northern Ireland?' (Doubleband Productions, Belfast, Northern Ireland) broadcast by RTE in 2009 and 'Behind Bars', (Sideline Productions, Dublin) broadcast by TV3 in 2011. I am currently presenting a weekly newspaper review on 'The Daily Show', (Greeninc Productions, Belfast, Northern Ireland) broadcast by RTE for the Autumn 2011 and Spring 2012 schedule.
Previous Employment:
Nov 2000 – June 2002: Assistant Lecturer, IT-Tallaght
On the 06th of November 2000, I was appointed as Assistant Lecturer in Communications in the Institute of Technology in Tallaght. I lectured in Communications Theory, (Political Economy, Language and Discourse, Mass Communications Theory) to Certificate, Diploma and Degree Audio Visual Students. I also lectured in these subjects on the Masters Degree in Multimedia offered in IT Tallaght.
Previous Employment: Nov 1989 – Dec 2000: Army Officer, Irish Defence Forces
Nov 1998 – Nov 2000 Press Officer, Defence Forces Headquarters:
In 1998, I was appointed to the position of press officer at Defence Forces Headquarters, Parkgate Street, Dublin. This involved reporting directly to the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces and the Minister for Defence and formulating communications strategy and tactics for the Senior Leadership Team of the Defence Forces. As an accredited spokesperson for the Defence Forces, with troops in 17 different countries worldwide engaged in peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions, I managed the organisation's relationship with the local, national and international print and electronic media on a daily basis. I was also responsible for managing internal communications within the organisation for the Senior Management Team.
In a joint initiative with the United Nations Training School, Ireland, I also briefed foreign correspondents and freelance journalists on the health and safety issues of reporting from hostile environments overseas. I also lectured on these issues to the Postgraduate Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance offered by the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin in 1999-2000.
The period of my tenure as Defence Forces Press Officer was a pivotal one for the Defence Forces in terms of its mission, status and role within Ireland and the European Union. In the period 1999-2000, the organisation downsized from a 4 Brigade to a 3 Brigade structure. This required a reduction in personnel from 13,000 aircrew, sailors and soldiers to 10,000. Alongside this reduction in numbers there was an accompanying paradigm shift in the Defence Forces core strategic and tactical doctrine. During this period, the Defence Forces moved from being a peacekeeping force answering only to the UN to an army fully engaged in the full spectrum of peace-enforcement and combat roles answering to the UN, NATO and the newly emerging EU Rapid Reaction Force. My role within the Senior Management Team at that time was to communicate these changes to both external and internal audiences and stakeholders. My role and experience in this regard is directly analogous to and applicable to the role of Director of Communications and Marketing at TCD.
Overseas Experience
1995-1996; United Nations (Middle East) and OSCE (Europe):
In October 1996 I was posted to the Battalion Mobile Reserve of the 78th Battalion in
Al Yatun in South Lebanon. During my tour with UNIFIL I commanded troops both
adjacent to and within the Israeli self-declared security zone. This tour of duty
coincided with the Israeli offensive in the region, Operation "Grapes of Wrath" which
culminated in the massacre of refugees at Qana in April of 1996. During this
Operation, as a military officer, I was involved in a number of armed confrontations with
Israeli-backed and Hezbollah/Amal elements. I also oversaw extensive
humanitarian and evacuation work.
In September 1996, I travelled to the Serb-held area of Bosnia Herzegovina in former
Yugoslavia. I was involved in co-ordinating election activities under the terms of the
Dayton Accord. Whilst there I worked for the OSCE and liaised with SFOR, the Red
Cross and elements of the War Crimes Tribunal for former Yugoslavia.
Additional Military Duties: 1992 – 1998
In addition to those military duties outlined above I lectured in the Military College, Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare, on Communications and Military Culture, Organisational Communications, and Media Relations. I also lectured on Communications and Media Relations on the international courses run by the United Nations Training School, (Ireland).
From 1996 onwards, I also conducted Communications and Media training in the Defence Forces Audio-Visual School for Senior Officers attending the Command and Staff School in the Military College. I provided Communications and Media training for all military personnel travelling overseas and for personnel in appointments where critical communications/management skills and interface with the media were required.
Interview Boards and Staff Selection:
From 1996 – 2000, I reported directly to the Senior Leadership Team within the Defence Forces on best practice for all recruitment and promotion competitions within the organisation. I briefed all interview boards within the Defence Forces on best practice in relation to staff assessment, selection and development. From 1996 – 2000, I reported directly to the Senior Leadership Team within the Defence Forces on identifying objective criteria for promotion within the organisation's Integrated Personnel Management System (IPMS). From 1996 – 2000, I reported directly to the Senior Leadership Team within the Defence Forces on developing the organisation's PMDS and mentoring system.
Teaching Experience
1987-1989; Primary School Teacher:
On graduation from TCD, I worked as a primary school teacher in Scoil Mhuire NS,
Woodview Heights, Lucan, Co. Dublin. The school was co-educational and during
this period I taught the second, third and fourth-class curricula.
At this time I underwent the probationary year of teaching as evaluated by the Primary School's inspectorate and obtained the Diploma awarded in this regard by the Department of Education.
Publications and Papers
Clonan, T., (1998): A History of The Irish Artillery Corps, Dublin, Defence Forces Printing Press.
Clonan, T., (2000): Sisters in Arms – The Status and Roles Assigned Female Personnel in the Irish Defence Forces; DCU: Doctoral Thesis.
Clonan, T., (2004) 'The Reflective Practitioner: Critical Theory and the Professionalisation of PR', The Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) Online Journal, (1), 1-12.
Clonan, T., (2004) 'Kosovo: A Disturbing Case Study of Trafficking', Amnesty Ireland, Dublin: Amnesty International, Issue 124: 6-8.
Clonan, T., (2007) "Welcome To Shannon – All Weapons Must Remain On Board The Aircraft", in Murtagh, P., (Ed): The Irish Times Book of The Year 2007, Dublin: Gill and McMillan pp55-60.
Clonan, T., (2007): 'Censorship and Secrecy: the Political Economy of Communication and the Military', Irish Communications Review, Volume 10, 50-56.
Clonan, T., (2007), Chapter 8.1 'Civil Control of The Military and The Police in Ireland: The Armed Forces', 81-6, TASC Audit Ireland, 2007: Power to the People? Assessing Democracy in Ireland, TASC, Dublin.
Clonan, T., 2009, 'All Changed, Changed Utterly – The Irish Defence Forces Culture of Change Management', Signal, Volume 7, Issue 2, 41-4.
Clonan, T., (2009): 'War Crimes in Israel and Palestine', Amnesty International, Amnesty International: Dublin, 4-5.
Clonan, T., (2011): 'Gender Streaming in the Irish Defence Forces', in Mulreany, M., & O'Brien, D., Lord of the Files: Working for the Government, An Anthology, Dublin: Institute of Public Administration, pp 420-1.
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
Clonan, T., (1999): 1999, 'The Learning Environment of the Irish Defence Forces', DCU Learning Festival, Dublin City University, Dublin.
Clonan, T., (1999):, 'Women in Combat and Military Culture in Transition', 'Taboo and Cultures in Transition Conference' DCU, School of Applied Languages and Intercultural studies, (SALIS), Dublin City University, Dublin.
Clonan, T., (2000): 'Women, Combat and Cultural Trauma', Conference on Cultural Trauma, DCU, School of Applied Languages and Intercultural studies, Dublin City University, Dublin.
Clonan, T., (2000): 'Sisters in Arms – Women, Combat and the use of force', 5th Interdisciplinary and International Symposium on Gender Research, Kiel University, Germany.
Clonan, T., (2001): 'Irish Women's Participation in the Liberation of the Irish State', European Federation of Associations and Centres for Irish Studies, (EFACIS), Third Conference, University of Aarhus, Denmark.
Clonan, T., (2003): 'The impact of the Official Secrets Act on Communication Researchers', 'Communication in Borderlands'International Communications Association, 53rd Annual Conference, San Diego, California, USA.
Clonan, T., (2003): 'The Dilemmas of Reporting War', Bournemouth Media School Conference 'Current Affairs – An Endangered Species', Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England.
Clonan, T., (2003): 'The Political Economy of War Reporting', Fifth Annual Conference, Media, Communications and Cultural Studies Association, (MeCCSA), University of Sussex, England.
Clonan, T., (2004): 'The Public Sphere (Systems and Environment): Government Manipulation of Media Relations', Annual Conference of European Public Relations Education and Research Association, (EUPRERA) and the German PR Institute (DGKuP): University of Leipzig, Germany.
Clonan, T., (2005): 'State Control of Information in Time of Conflict' Unesco, Sofia University 8th International Conference on Public Communication, Democracy and the Public Sphere, University of Sophia, Sophia, Bulgaria.
Clonan, T., (2007): 'Media Representation of Urban Terrorism', UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies, Terrorism, the City and the State Conference, Media and Urban Terrorism, University College, Dublin, Ireland.
Clonan, T., (2008): 'Truth and War Reporting: Journalism in Hostile Environments', Interdisciplinary Conference, Probing the Boundaries – At the Interface, Budapest, Hungary.
Clonan, T., (2009), 'Conducting Feminist Research in Sensitive Research Settings – Implications for Research Subjects and Researchers', International Conference on Feminist Research Methods, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
Clonan, T., (2009) 'Gaza and the Israeli Palestinian Conflict 2009 – The News Gathering Process and Agenda Setting', International Conference on Conflict, Terrorism and Society, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Clonan, T., (2010), 'Researcher as Whistleblower: The Ethical Challenges Posed by Sensitive Research', Interdisciplinary Conference, Ethics and the Academy, Salzburg, Austria, March 2010.
Clonan, T., (2010), 'Blowing the Whistle on Bullying in the Workplace – The Aftermath of Insider Research', The 7th International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment, University of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Wales, June 2010.
Clonan, T., (2010), 'Government Spin in Ireland – The Impact of Communications Gatekeepers on Journalism as Public Service', The British and Irish Association of Journalism Education (AJE), Annual Conference, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, September 2010.
Clonan, T., (2010), 'Official Sources and News Narratives Around Conflict and Terrorism', Political Studies Association of Ireland, Annual Conference, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, October 2010.
Clonan, T., (2011), 'Libya's No Fly Zone – War Reporting and News Values', International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Annual General Conference, Gottenheim, Germany, April 2011.
Clonan, T., 2011, 'Blessed Art Thou Amongst Women – Unanticipated Consequences for Male Feminist Researchers', 1st Global Conference on Femininity and Masculinity, Warsaw, Poland, May 2011.
Clonan, T., 2011, 'Communicating War and Conflict – Perspectives and Voices on Massacre at Qana, Lebanon, April 1996', Interdisciplinary Conference on Communications and Conflict, Prague, Czech Republic, November 2011.
Clonan, T., 2012, 'The Status and Role Reversal of Women in the Irish War of Independence and Civil War', 2nd Global Conference on Femininity and Masculinity, Prague, Czech Republic, May 2012.
Invited Papers – Public Speeches/Debates/Interviews
Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ireland, 2001, 'Science Week', 'Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare – The Terrorist Threat', Dr. Tom Clonan, 15th November 2001.
Boston Globe, Cooperation Ireland 2002, Linen Hall Library Lecture, Belfast, 'Journalism and International Terrorism', Dr. Tom Clonan, 18th November 2002.
College Historical Society, Trinity College Dublin, January 2003, 'That Britain and the United States Will Invade Iraq', Dr. Tom Clonan, School of Media, DIT Vs George Galloway, M.P.
Presentation to US Ambassador to Ireland, Mr. James Kenny and Senator Newt Gingrich 'Security Threats Posed by Terrorism and Asymmetrical Warfare' at US Ambassador's Residence, Phoenix Park, 2003.
Young European Parliamentary Platform, (YEPP), EU Parliament, Dublin 2004, EU Parliament Offices, Dublin, 'Europe and the United States : Challenging Military Hegemony', Dr. Tom Clonan, 16th January 2004.
University Philosophical Society, Trinity College Dublin, May 2004, 'The British Army in Iraq', Dr. Tom Clonan, DIT, Vs Colonel Tim Collins, Royal Irish Regiment.
Rathmines Town Festival, 25th March 2006, 'America Abroad, Democracy or Destruction', Dr. Tom Clonan, DIT.
Lisbon Treaty Debate – Dublin North West Constituency – 30 April 2008 – Military Implications of Lisbon Treaty
Lisbon Treaty Public Debate – Worker's Party Wynnes Hotel, 05 June 2008, Dr. Tom Clonan and Ruairi Quinn T.D., Vs Joe Higgins MEP and Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit.
University Philosophical Society, Trinity College Dublin, November 2008, Conducted Public Interview with US Assistant Secretary of State, Ambassador John Negroponte, 'Eight Years of US Foreign Policy under President George W Bush – A Retrospective and Discussion of the Foreign Policy Challenges Confronting President Barak Obama'.
Transparency International: An Alternative To Silence – Whistleblowers Speak Out; Dr. Tom Clonan (Whistleblower on Sexual Abuse in the Irish Defence Forces) Eugene Mc Erlean (Whistleblower on Financial Irregularities in AIB) – Public Speech and Demonstration organized by Transparency International – Buswells Hotel and Dail Eireann – 09 January 2010.
Liberal Society – Public Debate on Future of Irish Parliamentary Democracy. Ruairi Quinn T.D., Michael Mc Dowell SC., Dick Roche T.D., Enda Kenny T.D., Chairperson Dr. Tom Clonan, June 2010.
Extra Curricular Interests
I am an Alumnus of several US State Department educational and cultural exchange program. The latest of these was as a participant in the program 'Alternatives To Political Violence' which took place in Dublin, Belfast, Boston and Montgomery, Alabama in February and March 2012
I am a member of the EU Security Network – SERENITY. This is an EU wide organization which is involved in mapping the European security landscape, evolving cyber security strategies and assessing future threats to European security.
As a former winner of the Irish Times Debating Competition (1990) I retain an interest in public debates and am a regular chair of debates at Trinity College, Dublin
I have been involved in the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) Santa Bear Appeal since 2003 as a fundraiser. I am a member of the Irish Wheelchair Association 'Clontarf Swifts' Wheelchair Sports Club where I assist in the running of weekly wheelchair sports activities
I am a member of the Irish Carers Association
Dr. Brian O'Neill,
Head of School of Media and Senior Research Fellow IRCHSS,
Dublin Institute of Technology, Aungier Street,
Dublin 2. (086) 8030050
Mr. Peter Murtagh,
Foreign and Managing Editor,
The Irish Times,
10-16 D'Olier Street,
Dublin 2. (087) 2531198


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The blistering follow up to The 500 has Mike Ford attempting a high-stakes heist of the Federal Reserve.
Michael Ford has finally escaped his chequered past to lead the respectable life he's always dreamed of, preparing to settle down with his fiancée, Annie. But the quiet is shattered when his brother, Jack, comes back into his life. Jack is a world-class con man who has finally overplayed his hand. He's in way over his head in a conspiracy to steal a billion-dollar secret from the heart of the financial system. And in an effort to help his brother, Mike soon finds himself trapped by the dangerous men in charge - and responsible for pulling off the heist himself.
With Annie's safety on the line, Mike tries to figure out who's behind the job - and realises the only way to keep the honest life is to return to his criminal past. But will he get in too deep to save Annie's life?


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- Wash the belly pork, marinate with shallots, caramel, sauce, pepper, salt, nuoc mam and 5 spices for about 30 mins. Put in the oven for 3 hours at 180ºC.
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Simple Love
For God so loved the world that he gave[1]…if God so loved us, we ought to love one another.[2]
We have already looked at how Jesus explained that God's commandments are fulfilled in love. It's not the other way around. Love fulfills the law, but the law cannot produce love. We'll look at how the law is fulfilled through Christ in another chapter. This chapter will explain the love of God since it is the foundation everything is built upon. The Bible says that if we gave everything we possess to the poor and even if we give our own bodies as a burnt offering, without love it means nothing, and profits nothing.[3]
The Bible uses this extreme example to show Israel that the process of fulfilling the law cannot win God's favor. In the Old Testament, God established a Law of Atonement where an animal would be sacrificed in their place as an offering for sin. This atonement was not what fulfilled the law of righteousness. Not only that, if they went beyond the law and offered themselves in sacrifice to God, it still would not be sufficient.
To understand the love of God we must first realize how it compares to human love. The New Testament scriptures were written in Greek. The Greek language has three words we translate into the word love.
Philia is a brotherly kindness type of love. It means to love with warm affection or friendship.
Eros means passion and is often referred to as a sexual type of love. The Bible never uses Eros as a word for love, but the Greeks used this word in much the way we hear it used today. People associate physical passion with love.
The last word is Agape. Agape is self-giving, self-sacrificing, outward focused love. It is the type of love that focuses on another without regard to self. The love of God is always referred to as Agape.
Philia and Eros are normal parts of human nature, but Agape is not. When I love another in my own human nature, it is always in light of how my life is fulfilled. I may give because it makes me feel good to sacrifice, or I may love my friends of whom I expect a returned friendship. Ultimately, I am seeking my own fulfillment through my love for others. While that isn't necessarily wrong, it falls short of Agape.
Agape is the love of God. It is first given to us, and then we use it to express the love of God to others. Consider Romans 5:5
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Emphasis added)
This is why Jesus said the first commandment is the love of God and the second commandment comes out of the first. We must first experience the love of God and then we'll have the power to love others because the Holy Spirit has placed God's Agape love into our hearts.
To put human love into perspective, consider a rich young ruler who approached Jesus to ask how he could obtain eternal life. He begins with the wrong perspective and Jesus lets him know immediately. The man starts by calling Jesus a good rabbi (or as some translations word it, Good Teacher). Jesus responds by rebuking him for calling anyone good except for God.
In the religious culture of that day, people often put their Rabbis on a pedestal, and even called themselves after their teacher's name. Jesus taught his disciples to not allow anyone to call them rabbi, father, teacher, or master. The reason is the same as Jesus explained to the ruler in this account – with only one exception – Himself. In this account, Jesus told the ruler not to look to him as a good rabbi, but to put his focus on God. When instructing His disciples, Jesus commanded them not to allow others to call them rabbi, and then he pointed to Himself as the only example of a rabbi or teacher.[4]
Jesus rebuked the young man for calling Him good, but then called Himself good when teaching about His own authority. Why the contradiction?
There is no contradiction. In both cases, Jesus is taking the focus off the flesh and pointing toward the spiritual. The young ruler wasn't looking at Jesus as the Messiah, but as a human rabbi. He was not to be imitating the role of a teacher, but imitating God alone. Take a few minutes to read the story of the rich ruler in Matthew 19:16-26. From the beginning, the ruler was focused on his own human efforts. Whether looking at a teacher or at the rules of religion, the young man was focused solely on human abilities. His trust was also in his own ability to keep the law. As Jesus listed the commandments, the man declared his ability to keep them as though it were a checklist. Then Jesus gave the final test, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
The young ruler said, "I have kept all these commandments from my youth up." It's interesting that this man declared his own perfection, yet deep down he knew something was missing. The man was blind to his own inability to fulfill the requirements of the law. Therefore, Jesus pulled back the veil by saying, "If you will be perfect, go and sell all you have, give to the poor, and then come and follow me."
Notice, even with this statement, Jesus was not declaring that giving up all his worldly goods would save him. The real solution was in following Christ, for as we shall see, salvation is found in Jesus alone. Yet, his requirement unveiled the problem. The man was not able to keep the law. If he truly loved his neighbor as himself, he would not have balked at giving his possessions to the poor. The requirement Jesus gave was intended to reveal the man's inability to keep the commandments he claimed to have fulfilled.
Jesus met many rich men during his life, yet this is the only time we see Him asking someone to sell all their possessions. The truth is, money was this man's god and his own works were his plan of salvation. Jesus dismantled his personal religion with one statement.
The same is true for you and me. If you are trying to love God by your own strength, you are the rich young ruler who comes to Christ wondering why you feel like you've done all the right things, yet something is still missing. Like the rich young ruler, God calls us to lay down our own efforts so we can receive the true riches-salvation and the love of God.
[1] John 3:16
[2] 1 John 4:10-11
[3] 1 Corinthians 13:3
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While a car accident itself may not be a reason to file a disability claim, many disability claims result from injuries sustained in a crash or other type of accident. While you may not qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance if the injuries don't totally incapacitate you for more than 12 months, many individual and group long term disability policies cover the inability to work due to these incidents as well as almost all short term disability policies. From back problems to broken bones to "whiplash," there are many different types of injuries that can result from even seemingly minor vehicle accidents, including some that may not become apparent for an extended period of time. Today's blog post is going to review some of the different types of injuries that may result from these accidents and how to obtain the disability benefits you deserve while recovering from these injuries.
- Whiplash and chronic neck pain. One of the most common car accident injuries of our clients is whiplash and the ensuing pain it causes. Many sufferers don't even immediately realize they've been injured and are often unaware of the accompanying side effects this condition can cause. Although most people recover from whiplash symptoms quickly and with few effects, reports show that 1 in 5 whiplash victims suffer from long term chronic pain with 30% of these cases lasting longer than one year. While many people think of whiplash as just pain in the neck, it's also been linked to traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spine and spinal cord. Whiplash can also lead to symptoms that range from sleep problems, forgetfulness blurry vision, ringing in the ears, and a debilitating sense of fatigue. These symptoms can make it impossible to work, so preparing and filing a disability clam becomes critical for the unlucky individuals who suffer from these complications. Many claims examiner are trained to be skeptical of people who claim to have whiplash or its complications, as they're often invisible conditions with few "objective" tests to prove their existence. This is why it's so important to have appropriate medical documentation to support your claim and prove your conditions when scrutinized by the insurance company. Also, whiplash can manifest or worsen after a diagnosis, so be careful to follow any restrictions prescribed by the treating doctor. Not being careful about following your doctor's advice can increase your risk of major or longer-lasting complications and may be used by the insurance company to deny your disability claim.
- Back injuries and chronic pain. Much like whiplash and neck injuries, back injuries are not always diagnosed immediately and their onset may not happen until long after the accident. There are three major types of spinal cord injuries that can result from car accidents that can have an effect on your daily life. Cervical vertebrae injuries, or neck injuries share much in common with whiplash injuries described above. Lumbar spine injuries, while not often the most severe, can be very painful due to the physiology their location. The lumbar spine is composed of the five largest and strongest vertebrae, meaning that many sprains or strains can limit movement and cause pain just performing normal activities. Thoracic spine injuries are often the most severe and serious resulting from auto accidents. These involve upper back vertebrae which also connect to ribs and the chest region. Injuries to this area usually result from a high speed collision and may result in permanent, irreversible nerve damage. No mater what part (or parts) of your back is injured, there's also the chance of disc herniations that can cause sudden, intense pressure and extremity numbness until they're resolved. Back related claims are an area for which insurance companies have invested in medical consultants as well as training for their claims examiners to try and minimize pain and suffering, having their "experts" say that your conditions are not supported by your medical records and there is no basis for the claimed disability. Make sure you have any and all necessary testing done that can prove your condition and carefully follow the treatment guidelines of your physician, even if you don't see the immediate progress you're expecting.
- Broken bones and fracture complications. While not mentioned as often, fractures are prevalent in car accidents. While most fractures heal without any permanent injury, there are many complications that can affect a claimant's ability to work. Immediately after the fracture, there may be soft tissue damage, including ligaments, tendons, muscle and joint damage, that can prevent such tasks as walking or typing without rehabilitation. Within a few days of the fracture, complications can arise, such as as infection, compartment syndrome, blood clots, and adult respiratory distress syndrome. Even progressing through the recovery process, there are still several issues that need to be considered, such as malunion and nonunion of the fracture, nerve damage, and conditions such as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). All of these conditions can become major medical complications that can prevent someone from returning to work in the short term, and in severe cases, even the long term. With these types of injuries, some people believe that it's possible to continue working, albeit at a less strenuous pace. While this may seem like a good idea, reducing your job duties in order to continue working may become a negative when the claims examiner is evaluating your injury to decide if you are still able to perform your duties or can work with reasonable accommodations.
- Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and severe anxiety complications. Car accidents are the leading cause of PTSD in America. The symptoms of this condition can be severe and include re-experiencing the incident, persistent avoidance of the stimuli associated with the trauma, major depression, and phobias. Aside from PTSD, developing an anxiety disorder can go hand-in-hand with PTSD after a crash. Those who have suffered from anxiety attacks can relate to the crippling effects of these episodes and how helpless you feel when experiencing them. However, insurance companies are very good at developing reasons to deny mental and nervous disability claims. They have "experts" on their payroll who will find reasons to question your disability and will delay or deny your benefits while you fight their assertions. It's important to see a specialist for your condition regularly and have documented proof of everything that limits or restricts you from working. Some people find these conditions embarrassing and try to keep their feelings and emotions secret. but this can harm not just your health but also your claim for disability benefits.
A car accident can cause many overwhelming stresses in your life without having to worry about disability insurance. You have to deal with medical bills, car repairs, police reports, and possibly lawsuits resulting from a collision. Having to add the struggle of trying to document and be approved for your disability insurance benefits on top of everything else is a terrible situation to face. If you would like more information about your specific disability claim or know someone who needs help, please call our offices toll-free at (855) 828-4100 or visit our website to sign up for a free consultation.


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Ferrari's outgoing chairman will receive a combined severance package of €26.95 million, with nearly half to be paid in a lump-sum by next February. Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, chairman of Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari, is quitting to be replaced by the boss of parent group Fiat after the two men clashed over strategy and the Formula One team's poor results.
Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne hopes the allure of Ferrari, one of the world's strongest luxury brands, will help drive U.S. investor interest in the new automaker. Longer term, however, the question is whether the 62-year-old Italian-Canadian, whose pedigree is in the mass-market world of Fiat and Chrysler, can maintain the cachet of the Ferrari brand.
Ferrari has so far kept a tight lid on volumes, limiting production to 7,000 cars per year as a way to preserve the exclusivity of its cars. But Marchionne said during a news conference on Wednesday this number could be raised gradually.
Under Montezemolo, whose penchant for exquisitely tailored suits is a stark contrast to Marchionne's casual, no-tie college student look, Ferrari raced to the top of the Formula One grid.
The glow of Ferrari's victories on the racetrack increased revenues tenfold and tripled sales volumes, helping the Italian family business whose blood-red cars were snapped up by the super-rich become one of the world's most powerful brands.
But Montezemolo's relationship with Marchionne had soured in recent years, because of disagreements over the role of the luxury sports car business within the Fiat group, people with knowledge of the situation said.
Chairman since 1991, Montezemolo has wanted to keep Ferrari autonomous, while Marchionne has pushed to better integrate the business within Fiat to boost the group's move into the premium end of the car market as it seeks to rival the likes of Volkswagen and BMW.
Marchionne said on Wednesday that he and Montezemolo, who has been tipped to become chairman of airline Alitalia, had discussed the future of Ferrari at length.
"Our mutual desire to see Ferrari achieve its true potential on the (Formula One racing) track has led to misunderstandings, which became clearly visible over the last weekend," he said, referring to the lack of a Ferrari driver in the top three at an Italian Grand Prix for the first time since 2008.
For Montezemolo, meanwhile, the Chrysler marriage clearly played its part.
"Today I am leaving serene and proud. There is no doubt that a new phase begins for both Ferrari and the whole group," Montezemolo said during a joint news conference with Marchionne on Wednesday at Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello.
The two men sounded conciliatory tones before reporters. But Montezemolo quipped: "Marchionne has been arguing with me since 2002."
Marchionne, who has been running Fiat since 2004 and revived its fortunes through the tie-up with Chrysler, now wants to flash the Ferrari card to attract U.S. investors when the group makes its debut on Wall Street.
Fiat shares rose 2.6 percent to 7.89 euros by 1041 GMT on Wednesday, with the market speculating that Montezemolo's exit could open the door for a spin-off and listing of Ferrari, a move Marchionne has repeatedly ruled out. Analysts value Ferrari at €4-5 billion.
At the news conference, Marchionne said there were no plans for a Ferrari IPO nor to fold Ferrari into the Fiat group. He also said that winning on the Formula One track was "an essential part" of the Ferrari brand and a "non-negotiable target" for the group.
Montezemolo, who has often toyed with the idea of entering politics, was a protege of Fiat patriarch Gianni Agnelli and became Ferrari's sporting director at the age of 26, helping its driver Niki Lauda to two of his three world titles and helped make Ferrari's symbol – the prancing horse – one of the world's most recognisable status symbols.
However, Ferrari has not won a drivers' or constructors' title since 2008, and Marchionne said on Sunday that the team's performance was "unacceptable". That was widely seen as a public sacking of Montezemolo.
Insiders said there was never any love lost between the two exuberant businessmen, each ambitious and powerful.
But their differences became more apparent in recent months as Fiat completed its buyout of Chrysler and prepared to move its headquarters away from Italy, the carmaker's home for the past 115 years. In recent months, their showdown became a battle of wills and of egos.
It was one of the few lost battles for Montezemolo, whose mane of hair and aquiline nose make him instantly recognisable in a crowd of often bland businessmen.
Montezemolo organised the 1990 World Cup in Italy, was himself chairman of Fiat, managed Italy's America's Cup challenge team, headed the powerful business lobby Confindustria and created a start-up that ended the state railway system's monopoly on high-speed train service.
Though he was reappointed Ferrari chairman in March, Montezemolo did not travel to Detroit in May when Fiat presented a business plan for the next five years. He was also excluded from the board of the new FCA.
Montezemolo, however, leaves with much of the credit for having rebuilt the Formula One team after Enzo Ferrari's death in 1988, his hiring of Jean Todt as principal leading to the arrival of Michael Schumacher and a string of successive constructors' and drivers' titles between 1999 and 2004. Schumacher's 2000 success ended a 21-year-wait for a Ferrari champion.
Ferrari, which sells about 7,000 cars a year, made a record 2.34 billion euros in revenue last year with an operating profit margin of 15.6 percent.
Fiat owns 90 percent of Ferrari, with the remaining 10 percent held by Piero Ferrari, the group's vice chairman and son of the carmaker's founder Enzo Ferrari.
Montezemolo once called himself "an apostle of risk," a characteristic that is definitely not engrained in the psyche of a country where many people still would rather seek a low-paying but secure civil service "job for life" than take a chance in the marketplace.
He founded a think-tank called Italiafutura that promotes competition in the marketplace and political debate.


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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will feature multiple characters designed by Tetsuya Nomura.
At the end of the new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 trailer that was released last week at E3, Nomura—who is currently directing both Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy VII Remake—is credited at the end for character designs of "Ira" (or "Torna" in English).
While "Torna" was initially believed to be the name of a single character, the official Japanese Twitter account for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (translation via Siliconera), clarified that "Torna" is actually the name of an organization in the game.
As such, Nomura is actually designing multiple characters for Switch-exclusive RPG, one of which you can see pictured above, and another below:
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will be released this holiday season, exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Check out IGN's interview with Monolith Soft studio head Tetsuya Takahashi to find out why Xenoblade Chronicles 2 isn't merely a simple sequel.
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I'm incredibly excited to share this wonderful news with you!
I have signed a book deal with the Ed Greenwood Group!
Unfortunately I can't give many specifics because a lot of the details are locked up behind an NDA. But what I can tell you is that I'll be writing a book set in a shared world with the Archmage himself!
I grew up playing AD&D, I've spent uncountable hours in The Forgotten Realms, which Greenwood created, and I'm now working with the man himself, as well as many other writers and artists.
You can check out my profile page in the Sessorium, if you are interested in finding out more about this project.


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Lens Replacement Q & A
Should your questions are not answered here, feel free to ask fromthis page.
Q1: Can you replace the lenses of the glasses from another shop?
A1: Yes, we can replace them. However, we are unable to do replacement for some glasses due to the shape and parts as well as the condition of the frame. please let our staff see the frame first.
Q2: Can you make lenses with the same prescription as the ones I'm currently using?
A2: Yes, we can. Please bring your glasses or any record stating your strength to any of our shops.
Q3: What kind of lenses do you use?
A3: All OWNDAYS lenses are produced by major Japanese manufacturers and have UV protection and anti-reflective coating.
Q4: Can you replace the lenses of rimless frames?
A4: Yes, we can.
However, as a rimless frame requires precision edging, it might take a few days to be processed.
Q5: How long does it take to complete my glasses?
A5: Your glasses can be ready in as little as 20 minutes when we have the lenses in stock at the shop. For some lenses such as colour lenses and progressive lenses, it takes about 2 weeks since they're custom-made.
Q6: Can you replace the lenses of sunglasses?
A6: Yes, we can. However, lens replacement cannot be done for some sunglasses due to the shape and design of the frame.


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Marijuana Friend or Enemy of the State
If interdictions continue at the current rate the RBPF will harvest just short of 12 imperial tons thanks to growers off the illegal plant. As of May 19th World Marijuana Commodity Prices rage from US$1000 in Alabama to US$5000 for hybrid in Florida.
If the above hold true,Barbados will burn marijuana with a street value of between $59,000,000 to $268,000,000. Let me say it simple $29 to $268 million Bajan dollars. The marijuana extract CBD which is used treat Epilepsy cost approximately $70 for 4 milligrams while 60 Marinol tablets cost $400Bds. How much are we losing out in not having a medical marijuana industry as a smart partnership with an international pharmaceutical company?
Why burn money when we can repurpose and change the reputation of marijuana? We need to stop let those who smoke marijuana and end up psychotic cloud our judgement on the benefits of a Cannaceutical Industry. Should we prohibit the use of rat poison warafin for blood thinning and eating of kidney beans? Warafin is a rodentcide and uncooked Kidney beans are dangerous. Oh, by the way I don`t smoke, drink or snort.
Let us be optimistic and less pessimistic if we are to remain relevant as a people who can solve problems while creating opportunities.


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I spent a productive hour with the third grader I'm working with at the school. World leaders will be relieved to know that we did not work on the Evil Albert Einstein story, so our villain did not get a chance to destroy the human race.
Instead, in an effort to understand what it feels like to actually finish something, we worked on two super-short stories. One was about a carnivorous computer attacking the house of a woman called Gate. She lures the attacker away from her house by sneaking out to the street and impersonating several Fat Old Ladies, the computer's preferred snack.
The second was about a man called Writing a Formal Piece (I think...that may not be quite right) (it's Formal for short, I do remember that) who discovers that his daughter, a cannibal alligator disguised as a girl, is about to kill his wife. He sees this as a problem because his wife had been planning to make him his favorite meal for dinner.
I don't think any of us should ever worry about whether our stories are too scary for children.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Catastrophe Delayed
Posted by Ellen Booraem at 5:30 PM
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What a great imagination! I look forward to reading her first novel in about twenty years. :D
Thanks for the bookplate Ellen! It has pride of place on the title page of your book.
- December 18, 2008 at 2:43 PM
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How to lose a customer
I'm not a difficult customer to please. In fact, I'm pretty loyal. I tend to stick with vendors who treat me right. And, having been on the vendor side of customer relationships multiple times, I have sympathy for companies that deal with challenging issues. To me, the best support happens when the company gets the right person on the issue, listens well, works hard to solve the problem, owns the issue until it's solved, and communicates very well.
Then, there's Yahoo. I've been a Yahoo hosting customer since I started The Fein Line back in 2006. I had no idea what I was doing and just signed up with Yahoo because they had my personal email. I figured that I could make it work and, at the time, had the time and interest in digging in to the details.
At the time, Yahoo gave you a choice of Movable Type and Word Press. I don't recall why, but I chose Movable Type. I got my blog set up and, over time, customized the sidebar. After a while, I realized that Yahoo's Movable Type implementation was missing some things I wanted, but I was never motivated to move.
Inertia set in. I just stayed put. I blogged away and went about my day. Then, late last year, Yahoo sends me a notice saying that they were discontinuing their support for Movable Type and suggested I switch to Word Press. I could continue to keep my Movable Type blog, but they wouldn't offer updates, etc. I got the hint and started the process of moving things to Word Press.
With some design help, I got the new version of The Fein Line set up in a sub-directory of The Fein Line. I contacted Yahoo and asked them what procedure I should follow to move this to my top-level directory so it would be at www.thefeinline.com. They sent some simple instructions, but I was worried that they were too generic for my specific situation.
Nevertheless, I gave them a try. And, they didn't work. My Word Press blog was no longer accessible, including access to the admin interface. I sent Yahoo a support email and was told that, although they confirmed my problem, they don't support Word Press technical issues. I was stuck.
Luckily, various friends from Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn stepped forward and offered to help. With help from a few people, we determined that the problem had to do with some configuration problem between Yahoo's hosting software and Word Press. So, I downloaded my Word Press installation to make sure I had a backup.
Yahoo still refuses to help. So, I am taking my blog elsewhere. I've got some suggestions on some good hosters and will start checking them out. I'll post later with the outcome, but I'm sure I'll be happier than I am right now.
What should Yahoo have done? Cut out the automated replies and, after their first automated suggestion isn't applicable, have a real human look at my issue. Send me a reply that is customized to my situation. If you don't have enough info to do that, then ask for more info.
Next, don't tell me at the end of the process that you won't support the procedure you asked me to do. Give me that warning up front. They started the process of getting me to switch blog platforms, but they wouldn't own the resolution.
Lastly, when it was clear I was not happy, escalate the issue to someone who can do something. Don't just fall back on the last thing you told me and say 'sorry'.
Soon, The Fein Line will have a new home. And, both my blog and I will be much happer.


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7 important easy tricks to build a successful business
In order for your company to do business with green numbers, it is important that you fulfill some basic conditions. In this article, we will show you some tricks to build a successful business. They are given: Employees Planning Personal … read more


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Environmental Statement from CONTA-CLIP Verbindungstechnik GmbH
We accept responsibility and believe in working towards a better future!
The principle of environmental protection is documented by our own internal quality policy, our detailed procedural instructions and the ISO 9001:2008. Our goal is to protect the environment and prevent environmental damage in keeping with social and economic needs.
The CONTA-CLIP reputation stands for products manufactured in Germany that will have a long use into the future. The long lifespan of our products, however, is not only in our own self-interest.We envision economic sustainability as healthy growth together with financial fortitude and consistent company re-investment.
We support social sustainability with our stable team of managers, minimal employee turnover and a strong orientation towards and responsibility for our workers. Not only have our durable products helped to support environmental sustainability. We also keep sustainability in mind along the complete value-added chain, whether in our selection of production materials or in our company-wide energy conservation efforts. In all our actions, we strive to make the world a better place for future generations.
Practically all CONTA-CLIP employees live near their workplace in East Westphalia, Germany. That may not be the centre of the universe but it is the birthplace of our industry. Our location also keeps us committed to the optimal German framework for supporting environmental protection.
Germany has been a driving force in the international campaigns for global warming and environmental protection. The government has enacted some of the most progressive regulations for reducing air and water pollution and CO2 output. We support our employees and also expect them to show environmental awareness in their daily activities.
Further details about the CONTA-CLIP contribution:
- Regenerative heat recovery
- Lighting controls with daylight sensors and motion detectors
- Temperature controllers
- We are a DHL Go-Green European partner - supporting CO2-neutral deliveries (Diploma 2010) + Certificate 2011
- We use high-quality reflectors in order to reduce the amount of fluorescent lighting material needed
- The installation of skylights in our production and assembly halls helps to reduce our dependency on artificial lighting
- Our packaging and filler materials are made from multi-use or recyclable materials
- We use recyclable materials to the fullest extent possible
- We use products certified with the "Blue Angel" environmental seal
- Our building and roofs are insulated above and beyond standard levelsServo-controlled compressors
- Reach-compliant
- RoHS-compliant
Hövelhof, 24.06.2010
The Board of Directors
|Environmental Statement


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The 'Indian' shirt is based on a traditional Kurta, with English worker's jacket features. The soft tailoring allows the shirts to be worn by both men and women. We offer free delivery on all our shirts to the UK.
- Indian button collar
- Two front worker pockets
- Cross stitching detail on cuffs
- Single Dabu block print
Sizing can be found here.


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Baa Baa 'Rainbow' Sheep
The myth: Teachers have been banned from singing 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' in schools because it has been deemed racist towards black people.
The truth: A couple of nurseries in Oxfordshire decided to make the song longer and more stimulating for children by replacing 'black' with a range of other adjectives.
This is one of the biggest 'PC Gone Mad' urban myths that has spread across the country and the world. A book entitled 'Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep: The Charge of the PC Brigade' was even published based on this incident. Of course, had this ban have actually happened, it would have been a very pointless and hysterical matter indeed. But it didn't happen at all.
Here is the story that the BBC posted on Tuesday, 7 March 2006:
Pre-school children attending two nurseries in Oxfordshire are being taught a new version of Baa Baa Black Sheep – Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep.
Critics say altering the words of the traditional nursery rhyme is an example of political correctness gone too far.
But the charity running the nurseries, Parents and Children Together (Pact), said the move was educational, not motivated by racial concerns.
Pact said children were encouraged to use a wide range of words in songs.
"Pact has established that children sing a variety of descriptive words in the nursery rhyme to turn the song into an action rhyme," the charity said in a statement.
"They sing happy, sad, bouncing, hopping, pink, blue, black and white sheep etc and they also exchange boy and girl at the end of the rhyme.
"This encourages the children to extend their vocabulary and use up some energy."
While the words have been altered at two Oxfordshire nurseries – the Abingdon Family Centre and the Sure Start Centre in Sutton Courtenay – other nurseries in the area have not taken such steps.
"We sing Baa Baa Black Sheep and Baa Baa White Sheep because that's reality, that's what the children see in the fields and it encourages them to look around them," said Jill Edge, from the Sunshine Centre in Banbury, north Oxfordshire.
"Realistically, they are not going to see rainbow sheep in the fields. There are much better ways of addressing these issues."
In 2000, a warning that the nursery rhyme Baa Baa black sheep should not be taught in schools because it was "racially offensive" was scrapped.
The guidelines by education chiefs at Birmingham City Council were dropped after black parents condemned the advice as ridiculous.
So, if it is that important to you, then you can by all means sing 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' to children without being punished by a stupidly imposed law. Any guidelines in schools or nurserys have been self-imposed, perhaps due to the Chinese Whispers caused by articles such as this, from the Daily Mail on the 8 March 2006:
It Has been a children's favourite for hundreds of years.
But 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' has again fallen victim to the drive for political correctness.
Nursery school children are being taught to sing 'Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep' instead of the traditional rhyme.
Teachers at two centres were told to change the words to promote 'equal opportunities'.
It is not the first time the rhyme has been altered – previous substitutes for black include 'green' and 'happy' sheep.
Stuart Chamberlain, of the Oxford Sure Start Centre in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, said: "Basically we have taken the equal opportunities approach to everything we do.
"This is fairly standard across nurseries. We are following stringent equal opportunities rules. No-one should feel pointed out because of their race, gender or anything else."
Children at the Family Centre in nearby Abingdon are also taught the 'PC' version.
Mr Chamberlain said he could not explain why people singing or listening to the lyrics of the original version would be offended.
The origins of the famous rhyme have nothing to do with race.
Although the first publication of the nursery rhyme was in 1744, it probably dates back to the Middle Ages, possibly to the 13th Century, and relates to a tax imposed by the king on wool. One-third went to the local lord (the 'master'), one-third to the church (referred to as the 'dame') and about a third was for the farmer (the 'little boy who lives down the lane').
Yesterday the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Commission for Racial Equality refused to comment on the revised rhyme.
But the move has been condemned by campaigners as another crazy example of 'political correctness gone mad'. Nick Seaton of the Campaign for Real Education said: 'This is a traditional children's song and the reference to black sheep has nothing to do with black-skinned people.
"It's a new Stalinist approach to good manners and respect."
John Midgley, co-founder of the Campaign Against Political Correctness, said: "This is absolutely ridiculous. If they say it's for equal opportunities then it's counterproductive. It fails to understand the history of nursery rhymes which have enriched children's lives down the generations.
"It's a blatant example of political correctness and somebody ought to give the Sure Start Centre a good dose of common sense."
In 1999 Birmingham City Council said the rhyme should not be taught in school because it was racially negative and could cause offence. Last year a number of nursery schools in western Scotland began singing 'Baa Baa Happy Sheep'. And some children in London have also been taught 'Baa Baa Green Sheep'. At least one other traditional rhyme has also been targeted.
Three years ago Mothercanre sold cassette tapes and CDs with a new version of Humpty Dumpty in which there was a happy ending.
In the PC version, Humpty Dumpty was able to 'count to ten and get up again'.


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Blogs > SimonRowe > King's Lynn FC - Champions
King's Lynn FC - Champions
1st May 2013
C'mon the Linnets
Soak up all the atmosphere with my 'access all areas' footage of Tuesday's amazing win which clinched the title for KLTFC.
Includes the winning goal, full time whistle, pitch invasion, team celebration and after match interviews.
With thanks to Greg at the Lynn News
Posted by Simon Rowe at 12:30am


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Prices for electricity and natural gas are nearing record lows, making this a great time for customers to purchase their power ahead of time.
This is due to several factors, including a warmer-than-average weather outlook for spring, a surplus of natural gas supply and a pull-back in power prices.
Here's what you need to know.
Warmer Weather Is Reducing Demand
For those living in the snow-covered regions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, it seems hard to believe this winter has been relatively mild compared to last year and warmer-than-average temperatures are on the way. It's true that last November was the coldest since 2000 and the eighth coldest nationally since 1950. However, this was followed by a warmer pattern in late November and early December. While certain regions have clearly had cold snaps throughout the winter, they haven't been as widespread and long-lasting as the cold we experienced during last year's Polar Vortex.
This means demand has fallen compared to last year, contributing to lower prices.
Now that the worst appears to be over and spring is just a few weeks away, the National Weather Service is forecasting a warm spring for the West, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions and a warmer-than-average summer along both coasts.
Natural Gas Surplus Keeps Prices Low
Withdrawals from natural gas storage continue to be well below what we experienced last year. In 11 of the last 13 weeks, natural gas withdrawals were smaller than last year. We saw a brief uptick in January, but recovering production and inconsistent demand for heating kept more natural gas in storage. Unless temperatures remain cold through March, we're on pace to end the season with a surplus.
By contrast, last year's heating season ended with a deficit in natural gas supply. The elimination of that deficit cut natural gas prices on the NYMEX almost in half. This historical correlation between the gas storage surplus and deficit and the NYMEX 12-month strip, as well as estimates of end-of-season storage, suggest prices could fall even lower this spring.
Gas Consumption Will Reach An All-Time High
With natural gas prices this low, we can expect power companies to use more natural gas and reduce their reliance on coal. We've seen an upward trend in natural gas consumption by power companies for the past decade, but now it's on track to reach record levels, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Gas demand in the power sector is 6 percent higher than in 2014 and 16 percent above the five-year average level. More power companies are retiring aging coal plants and replacing them with natural gas units.
We can also expect to see a greater reliance on natural gas in the West, as less available water creates a decreased reliance on hydropower. In late January, snowpack levels were only about 25-40 percent of what they are normally are, and a weakening El Nino looks to be bringing less rain, which could create a drought in early spring. During a good water year, hydropower can contribute to up to 30 percent of the power generation mix in the summer, which isn't likely to happen this year.
As power companies consume more gas and production tapers off in 2015, we should expect to see natural gas prices eventually bottom out.
Now Is the Time To Buy
As natural gas prices continue to fall, long-term power prices, too, are within 1-2 percent of all-time lows. Since the start of the winter, prices have been down an average of $5.49 per mWh.
Taking advantage of these low prices now by purchasing a portion of your energy in advance can help offset the rising costs of capacity and transmission, which are occurring as power companies retire aging plants and build new infrastructure.
BCC offers a variety of energy pricing options, including the ability to lock in prices over the term of your contract, make smaller purchases over time based on market fluctuations or use a combination of these strategies.
Our energy management experts can help you identify the right solution to meet your needs. We also offer a variety of energy management tools that allow you to monitor prices and make smarter purchases based on the market.
Learn more about how you can be a proactive energy consumer with our pricing options and energy management tools—contact us today.


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Lusanda Bill
22 November 2010
The 28-year-old Gauteng alleged serial rapist who is facing 12 counts of rape appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court today for the second time.
Prosecutors revealed today that eight new counts have been laid against him.
He is accused of taking women to upmarket restaurants before luring them to sleazy hotels in central Johannesburg and raping them.
He was arrested in a house in KwaZulu-Natal earlier this month.
Prosecutors today told the court that an investigation was on going but they needed more time, as some victims were writing exams. The case has now been postponed until the 2nd of December.
It has been ordered by the magistrate that no more photographs must be taken of the alleged rapist.