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MA Mathematics Education
Mathematics is a key aspect of education, from early years through to university, for economic wellbeing in contemporary digital, competitive environments. Learners of all ages should be confident and capable in using and applying their mathematics knowledge and this requires competent and inspirational teachers.
This course aims to develop these inspirational mathematics teachers by enhancing existing knowledge and pedagogical skills, engaging in small scale research projects, and particularly drawing on strategies used in mathematically high performing countries.

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"As one of the premier free photo and video libraries, we understand the power a photo or video can have. Media has the power to make or break ideologies, challenge the status quo and humanize experiences. Images fuel stories and create movements, and it's our responsibility as a global platform to act as a force for good; a force that helps power progress. This is why we're improving our learning algorithm. The next time someone searches for "couple" or "love" they will find refreshing content that reflects life as it really is around us—straight couples, same-sex couples, interracial couples, non-binary folks, and more." ~Monica Silvestre, Head of Community at Pexels
Searching for the term 'couple' on Pexels returns images representing all races, genders, and identities
Pexels' algorithm update gives LGBTQ+ couples equal presence, another step in strengthening its overall quest to improve representation for marginalized communities.
Pexels, the multimedia library dedicated to sharing diverse, free stock photos and videos, announced that it has made a major update to its algorithm to increase the visibility of content that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. This announcement follows Pexels' previous partnership with Nappy in March of 2018 to highlight photos representative of diverse cultures and races. A company that values inclusivity at its core, Pexels has been on a mission to improve its search results to provide more well-rounded offerings since it launched in 2014 and was later acquired by Canva in 2018. Now, in light of Pride month, Pexels is permanently adjusting its algorithm for all relationship-based search keywords to deliver more diversity across genders and sexualities, giving presence to all types of relationships.
|Pexels shows photos of families with straight couples, same-sex couples, and interracial couples when you search for the term 'family'
Pexels sets itself apart from its competitors with its artful, high-quality, and curated library that offers over two million photos and videos for free. Additionally, Pexels' library is the first truly inclusive collection focused on diversity across cultures, ethnicities, and genders. While other stock photo sites do have images to reflect the diversity, these do not naturally surface in the search results.
To find these photos, users must use search terms that clearly indicate whether they want a photo of a straight or a same-sex couple. Pexels' algorithm update is focused on inclusivity and prioritizing LGBTQ+ imagery, democratizing all images, not requiring a user to delineate between same-sex or other descriptors. Search terms like 'couple' or 'holding hands,' that typically only return images of heterosexual couples, now yield photos representing all races, genders, and identities, increasing visibility and encouraging mainstream use. In a space that is crowded with cisgender, heteronormative, and white-washed content, Pexels continues to be a pioneer in supporting underrepresented communities. The company hopes to empower its own community to tell better stories and inspire other stock photo sites to do the same.
In addition to the algorithm update, Pexels has amped up its efforts to partner with creators and companies that prioritize images and videos that challenge relationship norms and offer LGBTQ+ perspectives. The team will continue to adjust how its algorithm learns, making it intentionally calculate equal representation in order to offer its users choices they might not have previously considered. Pexels also employs a team of curators to specifically view, tag and boost submitted images to ensure the highest level of diversity and equality across the platform. Pexels encourages all photographers and creators to upload their LGBTQ+ photography to the platform.
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Launched in 2014 and acquired by Canva in 2018, Pexels is a free to use photo and video library powered by a community of photographers. Its beautiful library of images and videos is donated by a global community of talented contributors who upload their work for everyone to use freely, helping millions of creators around the world develop beautiful products and designs. Pexels believes in diversity as a force for good and creative innovation. The team of over 30 people worldwide celebrates strength in different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds and embraces its community of imaginative photographers.
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The diaphragm is a large muscle that separates the thoracic cage (the area where your lungs are located) from your abdomen. When the diaphragm contracts, the volume of the thoracic cavity increases and air is drawn into the lungs. Without a diaphragm any living mammal would not be able to breathe.
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LITIGATION RELEASE NO. 15731 / May 4, 1998
Release No. 1033 / May 4, 1998
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION V. ARTHUR L. TOLL, BRUCE B. EDMONDSON, GERALD LEVINSON AND ELLIOT S. FISHER, 98-CV-2325 (RSG) (E.D. Pa.)
NEW YORK -- The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the filing of a complaint on May 4, 1998 in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleging securities fraud and other violations by the former officers and directors of Regal Communications Corporation. Regal, now defunct, was a public company based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, where it engaged in telephone "900" services and television infomercial marketing. Named as defendants were:
! Arthur L. Toll, 51, a resident of Ambler, Pennsylvania and Regal's former chief executive officer, chairman of the board of directors, and majority shareholder;
! Bruce B. Edmondson, 54, a resident of Brandon, Florida and Regal's former chief financial officer and member of the board of directors and its audit committee;
! Gerald Levinson, 67, a resident of Ambler, Pennsylvania and a former member of Regal's board of directors and its audit committee; and
! Elliot S. Fisher, 56, a resident of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and a former member of Regal's board of directors and its audit committee, in-house legal counsel, and corporate secretary.
The Commission's Complaint alleges as follows:
From March 1992 through December 1993, Toll, Edmondson, Levinson and Fisher (collectively, the "Defendants") each knowingly or recklessly made materially false and misleading statements, and omitted to state material information, in numerous periodic reports and registration statements that they signed and that Regal filed with the Commission. During the time that these reports and registration statements were publicly available, Regal's stock traded over the NASDAQ. In addition, Regal used the false reports and registration statements in connection with a July 1993 $35 million debenture offering, the March 1993 acquisition of two companies and the September 1993 acquisition of Inphomation, Inc., an infomercial production and marketing company.
The Defendants allegedly engaged in the following fraudulent conduct that resulted in the falsification of Regal's financial condition as reported in Regal's public filings: Edmondson, Regal's chief financial officer, caused Regal's accounting staff to record fictitious business revenues and receivables into Regal's general ledger. Edmondson and Toll, Regal's chief executive officer, supported these fictitious items with false or misleading sales documents and bank records. To lend credibility to the false information, Edmondson and Toll paid off many of the receivables with Regal's own money. They circulated over $23 million from Regal's checking accounts into the accounts of companies privately-owned by them. They then caused the private companies to funnel a substantial portion of the money back to Regal in amounts equal to the amounts of the fictitious revenues and receivables. Levinson circulated Regal's funds through one of the private companies. Levinson also diverted Regal's funds to Toll and Edmondson personally. Fisher created documents that concealed Toll's and Edmondson's ownership of one of the private companies. Fisher also arranged for another of the private companies to obtain approximately $1.6 million worth of Regal stock, which was sold and used to pay off one of the fictitious receivables. The Defendants' fraud inflated Regal's revenues and receivables, thereby causing Regal's recorded income and assets to be materially overstated in reports and registration statements filed with the Commission from July 9, 1992 through August 10, 1993.
As a result of the fraud, the Defendants received ill-gotten gains totalling over $2.2 million. Toll and Edmondson personally profited from their fraud by, among other things, selling millions of dollars worth of stock at prices inflated by the fraud. Levinson and Fisher personally profited through undisclosed payments from the private companies.
The Defendants violated Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, Sections 10(b) and 13(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), and Rules 10b-5, 13b2-1, and 13b2-2 thereunder, and are also liable pursuant to Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act as controlling persons of Regal for Regal's violations of Sections 13(a) and 13(b)(2) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1, and 13a-13 thereunder.
The Commission seeks permanent injunctive relief, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, civil money penalties, an order barring Toll and Edmondson from positions as officers or directors of public companies, and other relief.


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Yuan Weakness to Persist on RRR Cut Bets, Trade War; Equity Losses May Ease
Fundamental Forecast for CNH: Bearish
- US-China trade war could continue to drag down the Yuan and Chinese equities.
- A reserve requirement ratio cut could weaken the Yuan but benefit Chinese equities.
- Chinese regulators may leave the Yuan falling when it continues, while support equites.
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Both the Chinese Yuan and Chinese equties tumbled this week: the offshore Yuan (CNH) lost -1.13% against the U.S. Dollar, the largest loss on a weekly basis since November 2016; the Shanghai Composite Index plunged -4.37% and dipped 2837.14, the lowest level since June 2016.
Looking forward, the Yuan rate and Chinese stocks may continue to suffer from the intensified US-China trade war, with tit-for-tat attacks. US President Trump has threated to impose tariffs on additional $200 billion Chinese goods. This was after China announced reciprocal tariffs on $50 billion US products in response to United States' first tariffs action. The U.S. also warned additional tariffs on anonther $200 billion Chinese goods ($50 + $200 + $200 bln in total), if China increases tariffs again.
A core interest that the largest two econmies are fighting for is the development intechnologies, in specific high-tech. For China, this is the sector that will likely get hurt the most in the trade war. Among all Chinese A-shares, computer and telecommunication stocks lost the most during the Wednesday plunge; indices for both sectors fell more than -7%.
In addition, Chinese technology giants have been facing increasing troubles in the U.S. market. The fate of ZTE, a leading telecommunication manufacturer, is still unknown, after U.S. Senate revoked a deal of lifting the ban against it this week. At the same time, a group of U.S. lawmakers asked Google to reconsider its collaboration with Huawei, another leading Chinese tech firm.
In terms of risks from home, the PBOC hinted to cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR). This could happen as soon as next week according to China Daily. A RRR cut may bring opposite impacts to the Yuan and Chinese equities. On one hand, lowered RRR is an easing measure and thus could drag down the Yuan further. On the other hand, increased liqudity could help Chinese firms to reduce credit risk. A lot of them are highly leveraged and in short of cash on hand. Thus, it will be positive news for the stock market.
Last but not least, Chinese regulators may have different views over a weak Yuan and weak Chinese equities. As Chinese exporters are facing higher tariffs, a weaker Yuan could help to make up for some of their increased costs. Yuan's daily reference rate set by the PBOC has moved along with the Yuan trading rates, indicating the regulator acknowledged Yuan's depreciation. Seperately, Yuan's overnight borrowing cost in the offshore market rose on Friday, which may slow Yuan's drop; yet, it will unlikely reverse Yuan's bearish trend.
Regarding equities, Chinese regulators normally will step in when plunges are seen. This is because a panic mood is easily to spread in this market, with a large amount of retail investors, who rely more on rumors and news than analysis, and act more on impulse. With regulators' support, eased losses or consolidatons in stock prices are likely to see; sharp reversals are less likely due to weak Chinese fundamentals reported recently.
-- Written by Renee Mu, Currency Analyst with DailyFX
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Tsay, D.H.
Co Author Listing * Remote Sensing Image Segmentation Using a Kalman Filter-Trained Neural-Network
Tsay, D.W.
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Tsay, J.R.[Jaan Rong]
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Tsay, M.K.[Mu King]
Co Author Listing * Data compression on multifont Chinese character patterns
* OCR based translation system between simplified and complex Chinese characters, An
* Zooming techniques on digital Chinese character patterns: a further study and improvement
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Tsay, R.S.[Ren Song]
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Tsay, R.Y.
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Tsay, S.C.[Shuh Chuan]
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Tsay, Y.T.[Yih Tay]
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Near Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Confederate Artillery Defense
About Noon December 13, 1862
General Robert E. Lee, Commander
Brigadier General W. N. Pendleton
Chief of Artillery
304 guns on the battlefield
Army of the Potomac
Major General A. E. Burnside, Commander
Brigadier General H. J. Hunt, Chief of Artillery
381 guns on the battlefield
Smooth bore cannon had an extreme range of about one mile; rifled cannon up to three miles. Since long range fire was not very effective, defending artillery, protected by earth-works, blasted attacking infantry and prevented enemy guns from advancing too close. The Confederates made good use of both frontal and crossfire during the Battle of Fredericksburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1866.
Location. 38° 16.71′ N, 77° 28.424′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Lee Drive, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located along Lee Drive in the Fredericksburg-Spotyslvania Military Park, near a parking pullout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. Big Gun at Howison Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Braehead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lee's Hill (approx. half a mile away); The Pioneers (approx. half a mile away); The Second Battle of Fredericksburg (approx. half a mile away); Artillery on Lee's Hill (approx. half a mile away); Lee's Hill, the commander's lookout (approx. half a mile away); Near Disaster (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Additional commentary.
1. Cannon Identification
The rifled cannon pictured here (black) is a 30pdr (4.2in) Army Parrott Rifle. The cannon fired a 9 to 11 inch long, 4.2 inch diameter shell weighing between 25 and 30 pounds (hence its designation). The weapon ranged to 6700 yards at a 25 degree elevation. As such, the weapon here at Howison Hill could fire upon Federal positions across the river in Stafford County. This particular weapon holds the registry number 323. It was produced in 1864 at West Point Foundry, New York (as were all Parrott cannon) and weighed 4,205 pounds at time of acceptance to service.
The bronze smoothbore (green-gray)is a Confederate 12-pdr Napoleon cannon made at Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond, Virginia. Little is known about this specific piece
— Submitted December 19, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,610 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.


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Brooklyn Brewery C.E.O. Steve Hindy lately has been eyeballing an abandoned lot along the Gowanus Canal. The site of a demolished gas plant, the fenced-off eight-acre expanse of rubble, strewn with old tires and bundles of dumped newspapers, is overgrown with weeds and shrubs that somehow flourish in soil contaminated with coal tar and cyanide.
What better place for manufacturing potent potions?
It's a far cry from the scenic Red Hook waterfront. But it sure beats Williamsburg!
"I'm being priced out of this neighborhood," Mr. Hindy said one May afternoon at the local brewing company's present headquarters on North 11th Street in the 'Burg.
The rent on his existing 20,000-square-foot microbrewery and 35,000-square-foot warehouse across the street is "already three times what it was when we came" in 1996. And counting.
Ironically, Mr. Hindy himself may bear some responsibility for further exacerbating the already steep rents that are now forcing his local brewing operation to seek new digs elsewhere.
In addition to sponsoring block parties and music festivals that, in the words of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, "helped make Williamsburg hip," the Brooklyn beer magnate was also an outspoken supporter of a massive neighborhood rezoning—debated for years before finally being approved in 2005—that didn't exactly work out the way he envisioned.
"By establishing industrial business zones, the rezoning should have protected businesses like mine," Mr. Hindy said. "But by allowing hotels, banks, and chain stores in the zones, it pushed up rents."
The man credited with bringing brewing back to Brooklyn, where beer factories once thrived pre-Prohibition, has been cheering on big development a lot lately.
His vocal support for developer Bruce Ratner's controversial Atlantic Yards project, in particular, drew the ire of some of his most devoted customers and even prompted a small-scale boycott of his hallowed local brews.
But don't fret over the fate of this small businessman: He stands to sell plenty of beer at Mr. Ratner's new sports arena, not to mention the soon-to-be-redeveloped Coney Island. Oh, and that 40,000-square-foot beer garden that Mr. Hindy plans to build alongside an even bigger brewery, once the city finds him a suitable location.
The politicking brewmeister, whose brand reaches 16 states and at least nine countries ("We sell in Turkey, if you can believe it"), has a message for all the borough's batophobes: "People who think that suddenly small industry is gonna spring up around Brooklyn are kidding themselves."
It's a message that's heartened many developers and their Brooklyn backers, both inside and outside of government.
On June 6, the East Williamsburg Valley Industrial Development Corp. will honor Mr. Hindy as its "Community Leader of the Year."
"He's become an outspoken spokesperson on behalf of the needs of manufacturers and the 200,000 working-class jobs that they represent in New York City," said Leah Archibald, associate director of the industry group, which counts Mr. Ratner's allies at the Empire State Development Corp. among its main funding sources. "Brooklyn Brewery is constantly sponsoring and hosting events for the community at their site."


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Question: do you enjoy your job? was it always your dream job or did you change it when you got to leaving cert?
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Julia answered on 7 Nov 2018:
Chemistry was always my number one option, and I love it. I like the PhD, but the PhD is not my dream job yet, it one step in the ladder to get my dream job.
Hugh Manning answered on 7 Nov 2018:
I really enjoy my job, originally I wanted to be a designer or architect, but in transition year I came to Trinity college for a week and learnt all about nanoscience and that changed my career path.
My dream job would probably be working for or setting up my own cutting edge innovative company like Tesla or SpaceX.
Triona answered on 8 Nov 2018:
When I did my leaving cert, I didn't really know what was possible. I had no Transition Year and no work experience outside of life on a farm, what a school teacher did and anything I happened to encounter in life. I had never even been in a hospital!
I studied what I enjoyed and was good at rather than targeting a dream job – I still did not know what that might be but I did want to be able to work at a lab bench and do – not just manage others doing. I love to be hands on.
When I realised what I wanted to do was when I was on work experience in college. I just loved working with a research team, side by side with production.
thats really interesting!!! my dream job used to be a primary teacher but over the summer i was watching alot of architectual and interior designing programs and i changed my dream job to being an interior designer!!! its actually sooo interesting an fun!!!!!!
I'd recommend trying to get work experience as an interior designer in Transition Year then! You might confirm that's exactly what you want to do and get great experience in it, or realize you don't really like it as much as you thought you would and decide to do something else!
thanks Hugh that is really helpful! will definitely be doing that, thanks for the advice!! 🙂
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The Bush administration said in a new report Monday that Social Security is facing a $13.6 trillion shortfall and that delaying needed reforms is not fair to younger workers.
A report issued by the Treasury Department said that some combination of benefit cuts and tax increases will need to be considered to permanently fix the funding shortfall. But White House officials stressed that President Bush remains opposed to raising taxes.
The Treasury report put the cost of the gap between what Social Security is expected to need to pay out in benefits and what it will raise in payroll taxes in coming years at $13.6 trillion.
It said delaying necessary changes reduces the number of people available to share in the burden of those changes and is unfair to younger workers. "Not taking action is thus unfair to future generations. This is a significant cost of delay," the report said.
In another key finding, the report said: "Social Security can be made permanently solvent only by reducing the present value of scheduled benefits and/or increasing the present value of scheduled tax increases."
The paper went on to say: "Other changes to the program might be desirable, but only these changes can restore solvency permanently."
While the language of the Treasury report seemed to indicate that the administration would consider raising taxes along with reducing benefits as a way to deal with the funding shortfall, the White House was quick to reject that possibility.
"The president is not advocating for tax increases or benefit cuts," said White House spokesman Tony Fratto.
"Everyone understands that the choices available in the current structure of Social Security, that absent reform, tax increases and benefit cuts are inevitable," Fratto said. "That's why the president believes it makes more sense to reform the program sooner than later."
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Bush's point person on Social Security reform, said he has had a number of discussions with members of Congress from both parties over the issue of fixing the problems in Social Security with the looming retirement of 78 million baby boomers.
"While differences over personal accounts and taxes dominate the public debate over this issue, in my conversations I found that there are many other things on which people agree," Paulson said in a statement accompanying the issues report.
"By focusing on areas of agreement, I hope these issue briefs will narrow the divide and spur further discussion of reforms," Paulson said.
Heavy emphasis on Social Security reform
Bush had hoped to make Social Security reform the top domestic priority of his second term. Bush put forward a Social Security reform plan in 2005 that focused on creation of private accounts for younger workers but that proposal never came up for a vote in Congress, with Democrats heavily opposed and few Republicans embracing the idea.
While Democrats have fought to protect current benefit levels, Republicans have been adamant that taxes should not be raised to cover the Social Security shortfall.
Phil Swaigel, Treasury's assistant secretary for economic policy, told reporters that the plan was to issue about six issue briefs on Social Security over the next three months. But he said it was "unclear" at the moment whether the papers would lead to a new push to get an overhaul program through Congress next year.
Many believe such an effort would be highly unlikely to gain success in 2008, a presidential election year when one-third of the Senate and all House members will also be facing re-election.
Paulson, however, has said even if he is not able to achieve an agreement during the short time the current administration will be in office, he hopes to lay the groundwork for the next administration and a new Congress to tackle the problem.


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Not too long ago, I mentioned how the Avengers video game would have been based off the movie because the screenshots revealed.
Amidst all the hooplah containing who the villain(s) is/are for Joss Whedon's Avengers movie, I was pretty certain that it was Loki with Skrulls. While I still do believe that, I do not think the video game had anything to do with the movie to begin with.
Thinking about it now however, the game would have been developed before Whedon penned the script for The Avengers movie. I really think this is just one big coincidence.
What changed my mind:
Comic Book Resources recently grabbed some clips from 1up.com (which has since removed the video) featuring "footage" from the now-canceled Avengers game. This includes showing that the game would have been played from both a first-and-third person perspective. Imaging being the Hulk, waving those big green hands around? And no, I don't mean these things:
Yes, that's an a Skrull as Cyclops from the Secret Invasion stories. Could Marvel have been planning on following through after their Ultimate Alliance 2 with the next big storyline? So it seemed.
And given THQ Australia would not dictate what would be in the Avengers movie, it's a fair assumption that the game was meant to be its own separate entity just to follow along with the Avengers movie itself – regardless of the villains.
No, this is not controversial news at all. It's just really neat to see what goes on in the background when movies are developed.
I wonder if THQ is kicking themselves now for canceling the game. . .
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Managing Evolving Employment Issues with Limited Resources
The Association of Corporate Counsel Small Law Department Network, the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe, in conjunction with Meritas® Law Firms Worldwide, the premier global alliance of independent law firms working collaboratively to provide businesses with qualified legal expertise, cordially invite you to a presentation for small law department members throughout New Jersey. Patrick T. Collins, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Labor and Employment Law Practice Group, will discuss top employment issues such as:
- Paid Sick Leave
- #MeToo Issues – Anti-Harassment Training
- Wage & Hour Issues – Off The Clock/After Hours Issues, Paid Lunch Breaks
- Family leave, Disability Leave & Workers Comp – Unpaid Leave as an Accommodation
- Social Media in the Workplace
- Bring Your Own Devices
- NJ New Minimum Wage
- Proposed Overtime Rule Changes
- NJ Pay Equity Law
- Handbook Updates
When: Thursday, May 9, 2019
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
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Little Ferry, NJ 07643
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In April I attended Wizard World Comic Con in St. Louis and afterwards told you about our friends at Archlight Studios and Pirate Pictures. Their goal was to film an independent motion picture right here in our hometown entitled Four Color Eulogy. Thanks to sponsorships from companies like Lion Forge Comics and donations from people like those of you reading this; their goal is now a reality. I happily donated to their cause and publicized the film here on 8daysageek.com and just this past week I was contacted by the Producer of the film, Gayle Gallagher, who generously invited me to the set. I jumped at the chance to watch the filmmaking process in person and accepted the invitation.
The crew was filming overnight at a local comic book store here in St. Louis. I rolled into the parking lot of Newcastle Comics in Maryland heights shortly after 9 p.m. I was immediately greeted by Gayle and one of the writers/stars of the film, Jason Contini. I happily volunteered to assist Director Wyatt Weed and his crew members haul their equipment into the shop. I was introduced to the cast that I was not already familiar with and am pleased to say that they were all very gracious and welcoming. I have never been on the set of a film before and even on a small budget film such as this, the amount of work that goes in is tremendous. I watched with interest as the crew set up the track for the camera dolly, the multitude of lighting, and most importantly on this shoot…the set dressing.
One of the writers of the film and lead actor, Jason Contini, explained to me that dressing this particular set was one of the toughest challenges of the film. They were shooting in the middle of a comic book store amongst issues of the latest books, memorabilia, toys, and games all associated with the huge corporations that now dominate our geek world. In order to avoid any litigious issues with these companies, comics needed to be covered with false fronts, posters covered with sponsored and original artwork, and memorabilia strategically moved out of frame. Once the set was dressed and the large original artwork that would serve as a backdrop for the first scene of the night was pieced together, filming could begin.
I watched for hours as the cast did run-throughs, multiple takes, broke the gear and lighting down, reset the same gear and lighting for a different shot, and repeated the process. Everyone has seen behind the scenes footage of what it is like to film a motion picture, but until you see it first-hand, you just don't know how much work truly goes into getting mere minutes on film. You must truly love films and filmmaking in order to put in the time and effort that goes into making a movie. Their love of the industry is something I noticed from this cast and crew-many of which have day jobs and schedules they have to work around in order to film ALL NIGHT in a comic book store. They had been at this same location the night before…at the same time…and filmed until well after dawn. Yet, here they were again, ready to partake in another all-nighter in order to transfer words on paper into a movie we can all eventually pop in our DVD player and enjoy.
The cast and crew's love of film was no more evident than when they finally broke for lunch-if you can call eating at 3 a.m. lunch. As everyone sat down to satisfy their hunger, the conversation that dominated the room was of course…film. Movie titles were thrown around and everyone had their opinions of what was done right and what was done wrong, whether the endings of the films brought the story together or disappointed us in their failure to do so. Wyatt gladly gave advice, gained from his years in the industry, to members of the crew with aspirations of making their own films. As a writer/podcaster I have never had aspirations of making a film, yet I found that his advice could be easily modified to fit my chosen form of media. Let me ask you this. When you go to lunch at your job, do you sit around for the next hour discussing the work you just left behind? I know I normally don't. However, this group does and I was pleased to be there to witness it.
I managed to stick it out with the group through lunch and into the set-up for the next scene. By this time it was after 4 in the morning and this geek was ready to call it a night. I thanked everyone for having me on set and bid them a good night. I very much enjoyed being able to witness this group in action and I hope that with the success of this project, others will follow that I can also be a part of. If you would like to be a part of the making of this film, donations are still being accepted here, or if you are even more adventurous, Four Color Eulogy is in need of some extras for an upcoming scene that will be shot at this very same location on July 15th. For information regarding this opportunity just click here. I would like to thank the cast and crew of Four Color Eulogy once again for inviting me to watch them film and urge all of you out there to like them on Facebook here and follow them on Twitter @FourColorEulogy. You can follow me on Twitter @SeanMLScott, or catch me on my weekly podcast over at the Showmedoctrine.com. Until next time…Allons-y!


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8 healthy tips to keep you motivated through autumn
Autumn motivation tips
1. Get moving outside
"Don't let cooler days keep you from moving," says exercise physiologist Christine Armarego. "The extreme conditions of summer and winter can be tough if you're not properly prepared, but in autumn the temperatures are cool, crisp and inviting."
Walking, jogging or cycling outside can be one of the best ways to soak up the natural beauty of this time of year, when leaves turn to autumnal shades of red, yellow and orange.
Consider setting up a weekly neighbourhood walking group as a fun way to stay active and keep you motivated through the cooler months. Heading outside is good for your sense of wellbeing too.
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"People who exercise outdoors have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and higher levels of vitamin D than those who stay inside," says Armarego.
Outdoor fitness gyms are another option and are popping up in towns and cities across Australia. The equipment is easy to use and comes with instructions on how you can get the most benefit.
2. Head to the beach
"Beaches are less crowded at this time of year, making them great places to exercise," says Armarego.
Studies show that walking or jogging on soft sand gives you a better workout than pounding the pavements, plus you can expend up to 50 per cent more kilojoules, depending on the softness of the sand.
If the water is still warm enough, try paddle-boarding or sea kayaking. But remember that beaches across Australia are not patrolled during winter months, so it's always a good idea to take a friend along if you're planning on getting in or on the water. Try these other ideas on staying active beach side:
- Challenge a group of friends to a game of beach volleyball.
- Pack a healthy picnic, grab cushions and a blanket and enjoy time with family and friends beside the sea.
3. Join a team sport
If you're ready to ramp up your fitness levels, it's time to consider getting into the game.
"Joining a sports team can improve your fitness, build muscle, help you stay accountable and spark new friendships," says exercise physiologist Franci Cohen.
Winter sports such as netball and hockey can be played indoors or out, and pre-season training starts in autumn. Or if you've always wanted to check out your local soccer team, now's the time. For a list of teams you could join in your area, visit your state government's website.
4. Eat foods that boost your immunity
According to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), focusing on whole foods, including those that contain vitamin C, zinc and protein, can help boost immunity when it comes to fighting off winter colds and flu.
"Making nutritious meals a priority in the colder months can reduce the likelihood and severity of colds," says accredited practising dietitian and DAA spokesperson Simone Austin.
"Foods high in vitamin C include capsicum, broccoli, kiwifruit, strawberries and citrus, which are all readily available in autumn.
"Zinc is found in fish and seafood as well as lean beef and lamb, which are also a good source of protein. Baked beans and pumpkin seeds also provide zinc, so there are plenty of nutritious and tasty options to give your immune system a boost ahead of winter."
Autumn is the season of warm, earthy colours – think deep greens, dark yellows and brilliant oranges. One rule of thumb is that the more colourful the food, the better it is for your immune system.
"Beef and bean stews, porridge topped with pumpkin seeds and chopped nuts, seafood soup and hearty stews served with dark leafy greens and delicious fruit crumbles are all tailored nutrition for staying healthy in the colder months," says Austin.
5. Be active indoors
While it's lovely to enjoy the great outdoors during autumn, as the days and nights grow colder many of us want to curl up and stay sedentary. "One thing you can do is move your activities inside," says Armarego.
This autumn, get yourself organised so you are well prepared for the coming winter. Swim at your local indoor pool, join the gym or find a dance class near you.
"If you choose activities you actually enjoy you're far more likely to stick to them for the long term," she adds.
You could also consider renting home exercise equipment just for the cooler months. You don't need to buy a big-ticket item like a treadmill or an exercise bike. Free weights, resistance bands, a skipping rope or fitness ball are all you need to stay active at home. Now is also a good time to enlist a workout buddy for motivation.
6. Boost your positivity
Even if it starts to look gloomy outside, that doesn't mean your mindset needs to be. Healthy habits such as doing regular activity and making sure you're eating nutritious foods have been shown to help you keep a positive outlook and will get you through the winter chills.
An Australian study found that doing 60 minutes of activity per week – no matter how intense – can help protect against depression.
University of California research psychologist Professor Sonja Lyubomirsky agrees. "It's important to keep your mood up at this time of year because it can help you avoid everything from putting on extra kilos to feeling lethargic," she says.
7. Mix up your activities
Try something different, such as rock climbing, running or golf. Check out running calendar to find fun runs, stair climbs and group exercise events near you.
Orienteering is also a fun activity, combining outdoor adventure and navigational skills or find new ways to move in our workout hub.
8. Enjoy the garden
Autumn is a great time to be in the garden. Apart from providing nutritious veggies, fruit and herbs for your table, gardening will lift your spirits and is an opportunity to move more.
A study conducted in Dubbo, NSW, found that gardening could also lower your risk of dementia by 36 per cent.
Researchers tracked more than 2800 people over the age of 60 for 16 years, and found that physical activity, particularly gardening, could reduce the incidence of dementia in future years.
Mindset activities
Autumn is the perfect time to practise being present, so you're feeling calm, centred and balanced ahead of the bleaker winter months. It helps you focus on what you are doing and avoid getting swept away by regrets about the past or worries about the future. Do this in the mornings, afternoons and evenings through autumn and you'll be better able to cope, no matter what the season throws at you.
- In the morning: Before rising, sit up comfortably in bed, place your hands in your lap and close your eyes. Take 10 deep breaths in and out. Focus only on your breathing. If you find yourself in thought, just let the thoughts go and come back to the breath again.
- At lunchtime: Sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor and quiet your mind. With your eyes open, notice nine things in your surroundings. Just notice them without any judgement about them. This allows you to stay productive in the afternoon ahead.
- Before bed: Keep a journal beside your bed and before you go to sleep, write down seven things you are grateful for. This helps you acknowledge the positive things in your life, no matter how bleak the weather.


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New guidelines for school meals
New guidelines on the nutritional value of processed foods such as beef burgers and sausages will be introduced into schools in England from September. Education Secretary Ruth Kelly is to reveal plans to tighten the health requirements for school meals. Parents will get more say on the quality of the food, she will reveal. The food industry, schools and nutritionists will also be consulted on what should be on menus, which have been criticised as "unhealthy". The announcements come amid concerns over rising rates of childhood obesity. After the consultations, the government says it will set up an independent "school food trust" to maintain standards.
Heart failure ignorance continues
Lack of awareness, diagnosis and treatment could be contributing to thousands of preventable deaths every year says a new survey. The Study group on Heart failure Awareness and Perception in Europe (SHAPE) report, shows widespread lack of knowledge on heart failure, with just 2 per cent of the UK population able to identify the symptoms. More than 65 per cent of the public wrongly thought that survival rates with heart failure were better than cancer, with 29 per cent believing that the disease was a result of ageing. Professor McMurray, cardiologist and professor of medical cardiology at the University of Glasgow said: "I would like to see UK GPs adhering more closely to treatment guidelines."
Schizophrenia sufferers forget treatment
More than 50 per cent of people with schizophrenia forget to take their treatment, with 53 per cent feeling embarrassed or upset at having to take tablets daily says a UK survey of psychiatrists. Nearly 90 per cent of psychiatrists agreed that taking treatment as prescribed is the key to reducing the risk of a relapse. Besides this, 82 per cent of sufferers will relapse within the first five years of recovery from a first episode. Majorie Wallace, chief executive of SANE said: "People with schizophrenia often find it difficult to continue with the side effects of older treatments and complicated treatment regimes. We therefore need to find strategies to help people continue with treatment."
Pfizer rolls out programmes
Pfizer has launched an information programme full of practical advice for people living with a medical condition. Brighter Living features friendly, informative tips on how to manage various illnesses on a daily basis. The booklet also looks at diet, work, exercise and holidays. In addition to sending regular newsletters, Pfizer is developing a website, www.brighter-living.co.uk for extra support. The company has also launched Pfizer for Women, on its company website - a section dedicated to health topics related to women. The site features various articles such as women's health news, information on medical topics and finding Pfizer treatments.
fpa receives award
The Family Planning Association (fpa) has won the Telephone Helpline Quality Standard Mark for its Sexual Health Direct Helpline. Staffed by nurses and trained advisors, the helpline supports over 60,000 callers a year about contraception, pregnancy planning, unplanned pregnancy and sexual health. Angela Reynolds, helpline and information services manager for fpa said: "We have always been recognised as an excellent source of advice by pharmacists, health professionals and the general public. The award is an enormous credit to the expertise of fpa's helpline staff and will reinforce the confidence that callers already have in the service."
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4. _____ Allowing her to spend time with her friends
5. _____ Including her in conversations when you're with others
6. _____ Telling her how much she means to you
7. _____ Demonstrating how much she means to you
8. _____ Pro-actively assisting in her spiritual growth
9. _____ Being consistent
10._____ Showing gratitude to her
11._____ Being respectful of her feelings
12._____ Being respectful of her family
13. _____Encouraging her
14._____ Keeping your promises to her
15._____ Affirming that her opinion is valuable
16._____ Setting aside special time to be with her
17._____ Showing her attention
18._____ Attending church with her
19._____ Affirming her as an intellectual equal
20._____ Planning your future together
21._____ Being honest with her
22._____ Speaking well of her in public
23._____ Hugging her on a regular basis
24._____ Doing physical exercises together
25._____ Remembering anniversaries, birthdays, etc.
26._____ Laughing with her
27._____ Encouraging her to take some personal time for herself
28. _____Sending her love notes
29._____ Being sensitive to her femininity.
30. _____Picking up after yourself around the house
31._____ Inviting her out on romantic dates
32._____ Demonstrating public affection for her
33. _____Helping with the children
34._____ Being the spiritual leader of the family
35. _____Admitting when you are wrong
36. _____Expressing compassion
37._____ Helping her with housework
38._____ Being generous with the money
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Welcome back to Day 3 of the Neat & Tangled April 2019 release! I hope you are enjoying all of the amazing inspiration we've been sharing with you. Today we are showcasing the gorgeous Receding Background red rubber stamp. There are so many possibilities with this one!
For my card today, I created a subtle background and paired it with the Lotus Flowers. I stamped the Receding Background onto Sage Green card stock with Sage Green Ink. I was really surprised how awesome this Sage Green is! I love tone-on-tone looks. I trimmed this panel down to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and added to a white A2 size card base
I stamped the Lotus Flowers onto Neenah Solar White card stock with copic friendly ink. Then added some shading with my copic markers. I wanted to keep the flowers mainly white so I used my Warm Grays to add light flicks. I die cut the flowers out with the coordinating die and attached to the front of the card with foam squares.
Next, I die cut a Skinny Strip Banner from black card stock. I stamped the sentiment in Clear Ink and heat embossed with Champagne Embossing powder. I added this over my flowers with foam tape as well. My finishing touch is adding a few of the sequins from the Enchanted sequins mix using liquid glue. I topped off the sequins with Unicorn Stickles for a little more sparkle.
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Emirates Hills, home to some of the richest in Dubai, has topped the list of the top 10 biggest villa deals for the first quarter 2015, reveals data shared exclusively by Reidin.com with Emirates 24|7.
Five transactions were reported in the upscale community, totaling AED223 million, with Palm Jumeirah accounting for the remaining five transactions, amounting AED145.59 million.
In the Emirates Hills community, a AED60 million transaction, registered with Dubai Land Department in February, topped the chart with an average per square foot price of AED3,046.
In second place is a AED45 million transaction followed by two transactions of AED42 million each.


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Morgan Kelly Radford also was known as Morgan Radford is from Greensboro which is in North Carolina. Morgan Radford graduated from Harvard University in 2009. She completed her school from Grimsley High School.
Morgan Radford graduated college with the degree in Social Studies and Foreign Language in French. Morgan Radford worked as an intern in CNN with Robin Meade in the Morning Express. Morgan Radford got a full scholarship called the Fulbright Scholarship where she was teaching English at the Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal which was in South Africa. In World Cup 2010 Morgan Radford was the assistant producer for ESPN.
Morgan Radford also went to Columbia University where she completed her masters which was in Broadcast Journalism. Morgan Radford joined ABC in 2012 after masters and was the anchor of the ABC News Now for a year.
Then she moved to Al Jazeera America which is a local cable and was hosting the weekend morning newscast there. Morgan Radford finally joined NBC News in September 2015.
Early Years
Morgan Radford was born in Greensboro North Carolina. She then completed her high school from the Grimsley High School. Morgan Radford went to Harvard University to graduate in Social Studies and Foreign Language.
In 2010 she went to Columbia University on scholarship and got her master's degree in Broadcast Journalism. Morgan Radford has almost worked for all the major news companies like ABC, NBC, Al Jazeera America and ESPN.
Career Development
Morgan Radford had started her career working as an intern in CNN. She has also worked as a production assistant for ESPN during the World Cup. She then left ESPN and joined ABC where she was the anchor of the ABC News. She went to work for Al Jazeera America in 2013 for the weekend morning newscast.
Morgan Radford now works as at NBC News where she started working from 2015. She has made appearances on different shows like the MSNBC, NBC Nightly News, and TODAY Show.
Personal Life
Morgan Radford was building her skills all these years. Morgan Radford covered the entire international as well as the domestic stories. From presidential election to the bombing that happened in Boston She was there to report it.
She also reported the US Cuban relations and the Washington Navy shooting. Morgan Radford is like an idol for all the other news reporters. She loves her work and enjoys her duty. She tries not to keep the pressure in work, and she is also very committed to her job. Morgan Radford has always kept her personal life very secretive, and no one really knows about her affair or her relationship.
She likes her personal space and always keeps it that way. She is very professional in nature which makes it even hard to know about her personal life.
Full name: Morgan Kelly Radford
Nickname: Morgan
Date of birth: 18/11/1987
Birth-sign: Unknown
Birthplace: Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Residence: Unknown
Age: 29 years
Occupation: Journalist, Reporter
Education: High School from Grimsley High School
College from Harvard University
Master's from Columbia University
Personal Life and Family
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Mixed Ethnicity (Cuban, African, White)
Religion: Christian
Father name: Unknown
Mother name: Unknown
Brother name: Unknown
Sister name: Unknown
Marital status: Not married
Boyfriend: Unknown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Children: None
Hobbies: Unknown
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Measurements: 34-25-35
Dress size: Unknown
Distinctive Features: Her eyes
Net Worth and Salary
Morgan Radford earns a decent amount of money. She has always worked with the best names in her industry.
Since her salary and net worth is not known to people, it can be understood that working with big names have made her earn a lot of money and she is very well off.
Social networks
You can find Morgan Radford on many social networks.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgankradford/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganradfordNBC/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganRadford
Interesting Facts
Morgan Radford was a very good student. After she passed high school at the top of the class at Grimsley High School, she went to study at Duke University. After she completed her first year in Junior college, she reapplied to Harvard University, and this time she was able to get it and was not disappointed like last year.
She then went to Harvard University to study leaving Duke University, and she studied Social Studies and Foreign Language Citations in French and Spanish in the month of May in 2009.
Morgan Radford was planning to go to law school and study after college, but then she went to CNN for her internship and worked as an intern there. Morgan Radford went to CNN to intern, and her life totally changed. She realized that journalism was her passion and she wanted to peruse this as a career. She got her motivation from her internship at CNN, and she went on to study Broadcast Journalism at Columbia University with a scholarship.
Quick Summary
Morgan Radford is currently in New York working for NBC. Morgan Radford has practically worked for all the major companies in her industry. She started as an intern in CNN and then gradually moved up towards success. Morgan Radford is known to all because of her dedication towards her work and the way of presenting herself.
She is one of the nicest persons in the news media industry. Morgan Radford is probably the only person to work with all the big companies in the news media.


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Let your voices be heard – worldwide! You & your choir will experience the essence of history, culture, & tradition of England, Ireland & Wales, while performing live at local & historic venues along the way. Visit the prehistoric Stonehenge site, explore the medieval city of Chester, tour The Beatles Story exhibition hall, & much more.
Leave the USA for London, England. Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Tomorrow holds the beginning of an amazing journey for you & your fellow performers!
In the morning, head for the city of Salisbury to see its 13th-century Cathedral, home to an internationally famous choir. Inside this historic building you'll find an original copy of the "Magna Carta" & a 14th-century clock that still has its tick. Other monumental highlights in the nearby area include the Stonehenge. Learn about the theories behind these massive stones that have sat in their original placements for thousands of years. Afterward, bid farewell to England for now, as you head into the charming country of Wales. Enjoy an overnight stay in the town of Llandrindod Wells.
Take a stroll down the streets of Llandrindod Wells, & discover the architectural designs of England's Victorian Era. Visit the nearby Elan Valley Estate for an opportunity to experience the area's charming natural features. The estate offers several ways to explore its grounds, including foot tours & cycle tours. Afterward, head back into town for time of leisure before tonight's choral performance at a local venue.
On the way to Chester, England, enjoy a stop at the historic Erddig house. See how the notable Yorke family of Great Britain & their servants lived on this grand estate as you take a tour inside the home & through its accompanying 18th-century gardens. Upon arrival to Chester, check-in to the hotel, & prepare for tonight's concert.
Enjoy a day filled with fascinating sights & casual singing opportunities. Explore the stunning Chester Cathedral, which is comprised of multiple architectural styles, including Gothic & Norman. See other famous monuments as you discover medieval Chester by foot, walking the sightseeing path located on top of its ancient, fortress walls. Let your voice be heard, as your group will have the opportunity to practice for upcoming performances at one of Chester's historic buildings. Next, head for the vibrant city of Liverpool. Highlights include The Beatles Story exhibition hall, the Maritime Mercantile City, & the Liverpool Cathedral, known in part for its grand organ, which features over 10,000 pipes. Enjoy another practice in Liverpool this afternoon.
Transfer to the town of Holyhead this morning to board a ferry for Ireland. After disembarking the ship, get ready for tonight's performance in the city of Dublin.
Journey into the literary world today, as you explore Ireland's capital city. Visit the famous Old Library at Trinity College, where one of the country's most famous texts, the Book of Kells, is on permanent display. Visit The James Joyce Centre, & feel the spirit of one of Ireland's most celebrated authors. Enjoy a late lunch in one of Dublin's local pubs after a midday choral performance. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Discover the natural charm of the Wicklow Mountains today as you head for the town of Enniscorthy. Situated within this lush & rocky terrain is the Glendalough Visitor Centre. Here you will learn about the former monastery that was founded in the 6th century. After visiting the exhibition, you will have the opportunity to explore the remains of the site, which features an ancient cathedral, graveyard, & more. After dinner this evening, your choir will perform in Enniscorthy.
Experience the essence of Irish history, culture, & tradition today on an adventure across South Ireland. First, head for the coastal town of Youghal, where serene waters & sandy shores meet centuries-old architecture & highlights in history. Enjoy a stop in Dungarvan before arriving in Blarney, home to one of the world's most famous "lucky" monuments, the Blarney Stone. After reaching the top of the town's medieval Castle, you can hang upside down to kiss the stone. Spend some time shopping for local handicrafts before getting on the road again. Today's final destination is Killarney, a town graced with the beauty of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range.
One of the greatest scenic journeys in Ireland awaits you today. As you travel along the Ring of Kerry, you'll find an array of eye-catching landscapes, including peaceful lakes, sandy beaches, & breathtaking coastline. Head through the Gap of Dunloe on a horse-drawn carriage, admiring the surrounding, rock-strewn mountains, & view the famous island Skellig Michael, where the remains of an ancient Irish monastery still reside. Other highlights along the 110-mile route include visits to several local villages. Before tonight's performance in Killarney, sit back in a nearby pub, & enjoy the sounds of Celtic music over a cold pint.
Drive to the port in Tarbert, & board the ferry for Killimer to discover the beauties of County Clare. Travel across the Burren area, a vast plain consisting of lush green grass, limestone, & ancient relics. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, & observe the cool blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean from the edge of these steep, sandstone cliffs. Afterward, head off to see the famous sites of Galway. Highlights include the medieval St. Nicholas Church & Lynch's Castle.
Spend the day discovering more of lovely Galway, with a guided tour in the morning & time of leisure this afternoon. Tonight, perform live overseas one more time, as you take the stage in Galway.
Head to the airport in Dublin to board your return flight home.