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wolfy58 · 2 years

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no kiss fine morning - ready in an hour – would not let Adney get up - left her in bed for the day – F 46 1/4 ° at 9 a.m. at which hour went down and made breakfast and took Adney hers and sat by her bedside while she took 2 cups of tea and 3 pieces of bread and butter and seemed pretty well – then got my own breakfast – about 1/4 hour with my father and Marian and out at 11 1/2 - with Charles and James Howarth in the workshop – doing for the North passage this morning and to help with the gin wheels up to Walker pit in the afternoon – then with Richard Woodhead mending up palisades in Tilley holm – then with John Booth in the garden – came in at 12 3/4 and lay down by and sat by Adney till 2 while she had her small basin of veal broth – from 2 to 2 3/4 wrote all but the 1st 4 lines of yesterday and so far of today – then a few minutes with Adney then out- 1 1/2 hour talking to Charles Howarth in the workshop, eliciting by bit and bit 1 thing or other – perhaps it would not do to think of making much of Wiliam Smith James’s son by setting him up as a skinner – then – went up to Walker - 3 Wrights there all the day setting up the gin and Holt with them – staid talking to him till 6 - he is to meet Walsh on Monday to agree about Walsh‘s share of the waste coal Machan’s promise Holt nobody shall buy their coal over his head – home at 6 10/.. – dinner at 6 1/2 - sent Adney her dinner (a little roast hare) upstairs and she took it in bed - I had dinner and coffee downstairs – with Adney at 7 1/2 - she got up at 8, and sat in the blue room or rather lay on the sofa till 10 20/.. - we had tea at 9 – 1/4 hour with my aunt till 10 10/.. – poorly again tonight - fine day – F 48 3/4 ° now at 11 p.m. – Holt said this afternoon 1 collier would get 25 loads or corves per day – but including holidays might average 1 collier to get 20 loads a day – then taking off Sundays 365-52 = 313 x 20 = 6260 loads a year and at 5 loads to these square yard of coal-bed 6260/5 = 1252 yards of coal will be got by 1 collier in a year – 10 colliers will get 1252x10 = 12520/4840 = 2 acres + 284 yards therefore 4 colliers will get 1 acre + 168 yards per annum read during dinner from page 288. to 309 Parnell on Roads.

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blogviajandonoblog · 6 years

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Quem não olha para o alto perde muita coisa bonita, como por exemplo esse teto de um dos ambientes na @thehughlane The Hugh Lane Gallery - Dublin City Gallery, Parnell Square North. Entrada franca, coleções permanentes e exibições temporárias... super vale a pena! #art #dublincitygallery #thehughlane #Dublin #Irlanda #Ireland #ViajandonoBlogemDublin #ViajandonoBlognaIrlanda #VisitDublin #IgersDublin #braziliantravelbloggers #Irelands2017 #Irlandas2017 #visitireland #wanderdublin #IrelandLovers #irelandgram #lovedublin #DiscoverDublin #LoveIreland #Irelandcalling #postcardsfromIreland #dublinigers #instadublin #dublincity #archedroof #artontheceiling #dublingalleries #artandhistory #arteehistoria

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16 Romantic Ideas for your Next Indulgent Escape by Niamh 08/11/19

Hello again and welcome back to the blog. In today’s blog post I will be discussing 16 of the most romantic things to do, to stay and to eat in Ireland. At Indulgent Escapes, we believe that no other country is as ideally suited for a romantic getaway as Ireland with the beautiful and deserted countryside that stretches as far as the eye can see. Of course, it is commonly known that the weather is not always great but what is more cosy than sitting under a blanket with a hot cup of tea listening to the rain fall against the window with the person you love?

Things to Do

Cliffs of Moher

Visiting the Cliffs of Moher at sunset is a beautiful sight to see, whether you choose to go out on a boat or walk along the coast you are absolutely guaranteed a spectacular view.

Image source: https://lindaontherun.com/cliffs-of-moher-ireland/

Picnic at the beach

Perhaps if the weather permits, you could go for a picnic on a beach in Connemara. Due to Connemara’s remote nature, you will have the beach more or less to yourself and you can spend the day listening to the waves on this peaceful beach.

Kayaking at Lough Gill

If you are in Sligo you could go kayaking in Lough Gill which was Ireland’s famous romantic poet, WB Yeats’ favourite lake. This lake was mentioned in his poem “The Lake Isle of Inisfree”.

Stargaze in Mayo

Mayo which is one of Ireland’s most rural locations is home to Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park. You and your partner will have an uninterrupted view of the stars, planets and the milky-way, maybe even a meteor shower all without using a telescope, one less thing to pack!

Image source: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/ireland-s-dark-skies-we-re-a-world-leader-in-star-gazing-1.3649062

Learn about the Claddagh Ring

This traditional Irish ring associated with Galway is made from two clasped hands holding a crown. This ring represents love, loyalty and friendship. When the ring’s heart is pointed away from the wearer i.e. towards the fingernail it means the wearer is open to love but when the ring is pointed in it means the wearer’s heart is taken. After your history lesson, you can wander down the beautiful streets of Galway before going to a pub with a snug fireplace!

Visit St Valentine in Whitefriar’s Church

If you visit Dublin, you should go to the Whitefriar Street Church which was founded in the 13th century. The reason couples should visit this church is because it is the final resting place of Saint Valentine! Here, you can pay homage to the patron saint of love before wander around the capital’s lively streets.

Where to Stay

The Lost Cottage

With stunning views of the dramatic Irish landscape in Kerry right on your doorstep, what more could you want? You can explore the Iveragh Peninsula or cosy up and enjoy the stunning interiors of the cottage and look at the lakes and mountains surrounding you. A charming location altogether.

Image source: https://www.uniquehomestays.com/self-catering/ireland/county-kerry/glenbeigh/lost-cottage/

Ballyfin Demesne

In our opinion, this hotel is the epitome of luxury. With only 15 bedrooms, you are going to be very well looked after here, this venue is very private and high end. You may live out your Downton Abbey fantasies too, if you so wish.

Number 31

This is a hidden gem that even most Dubliners do not know about. It is a guesthouse with a city centre location. It has very modern bedrooms and a sunken sitting room, which makes it the perfect city hideaway.

Donegal’s Eco-Cottage

This cottage is absolutely ideal for the eco-friendly couple who wish to be off the grid. This house is heated by stoves, there are no mains electricity, 12V power is generated from the solar panels. This retreat is not suited to everyone but is perfect for those who want a break from the modern life.

Hunter’s Hotel

This stunning hotel, located just 45 minutes away from Dublin, is set on 2 acres of land and full of old fashioned charm. The 16 bedrooms are waiting for you at Ireland’s oldest coaching inn with hearty, quintessentially Irish food in the hotel’s restaurant.

Dunbrody House

This beautiful boutique hotel which is located on the dramatic Hook Peninsula in County Wexford is owned and operated by Irish chef, Kevin Dundon and his wife Catherine. The restaurant is therefore, well worth a visit as well as the champagne and seafood bar. There are many accommodation options to choose from like luxurious bedrooms, suites, a guest lodge and a cosy woodland cabin.

Where to Eat

Chapter One

Chapter One restaurant is located in Dublin city centre on the north side of Parnell Square. It was a former home of John Jameson and it still has its authentic granite walls and sash windows. It has been very carefully and stylishly renovated to create a comfortable restaurant. It is one of Dublins leading restaurants and has one a Michelin star for its food. Ross Lewis, the owner of Chapter One has continued to strive for excellence therefore a rare treat awaits you.

The Dining Room Restaurant in Gregan’s Castle

This luxury retreat is situated between the Burren and the Wild Atlantic Way. With its perfectly manicured gardens and breathtaking views, I can’t possibly think of a more romantic place. The Dining Room restaurant serves up fresh, local produce and imaginative dishes, designed by the head chef, Robbie McCauley.

1826 Adare

Wade and Elaine Murphy, set up 1826 Adare who have worked for many years in the food and hospitality industry. The rustic and picturesque setting alongside the seasonal produce and the menus which change every month make this an unmissable stop for anyone in or passing through Adare.

Image source: https://fivestar.ie/five-star-restaurants/1826-adare/

The Strawberry Tree

This is Ireland's first certified organic restaurant. The diners can choose from a five or nine course dining menu, which is made from food that is foraged and prepared by the kitchen or cured in their very own smokehouse. You can also opt to partake in the Big Table experience, which is not unlike a medieval banquet. All of the diners sit together at a long table and serve themselves and each other from the feast laid out on the table.

So what are you waiting for? Give our team a call to make you dream escape a reality.

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#Wicklow #Adare #Dublin #Luxury #Dining #Kerry #Where to Stay #the lost cottage #Ireland #Couple #Indulgent Escapes #Cliffs of Moher #Stargaze #Mayo

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briansolomonauthor · 5 years

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Making the Most of a Magnificent Bridge.

Last week it was dull and cloudy in Dublin. I was on a quest to find a bag for my vacuum cleaner, and was wandering shops and shopping centres on Dublin’s North Side.

During this quest, I called into the Hugh Lane art gallery on Parnell Square.

Now, I had no illusions of finding a bag for a Henry Hoover there. Instead, I wanted to gaze upon the paintings. You know, as you do.

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#boyne viaduct #Hugh Lane #monet #Bridge #Drogheda #Ireland

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charlesjening · 5 years

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Which Colleges Have Cranked Out the Most Public Accounting Firm CEOs and Managing Partners?

Last Thursday I got an email from Renaissance Capital listing the colleges that have produced the most initial public offering CEOs in 2019. If you’re curious, the answer is Princeton University with four. So that got me wondering about which colleges have produced the most public accounting firm CEOs/chairmen/managing partners.

So I took a look at INSIDE Public Accounting’s ranking of the top 200 firms in 2019, which names the CEO, chairman, or managing partner for each firm. Then I creeped on their LinkedIn profiles (if you see that I recently viewed your page, you’ll know why) or looked on their bios online to find out where they graduated from college. I only looked at bachelor’s degrees, not master’s degrees.

In total, I got bachelor’s degree information for more than 210 public accounting firm leaders, as 11 firms have either co-CEOs, co-chairmen, or co-managing partners.

Of the top 12 undergraduate accounting programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report, nine have graduated leaders of top 200 firms (number in parenthesis):

University of Texas at Austin (2)

Brigham Young University (2)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2)

Indiana University (4)

University of Michigan (1)

University of Pennsylvania (1)

University of Southern California (4)

New York University (3)

University of Florida (4)

The University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, and Boston College aren’t represented in IPA’s top 200 firms list. Also shut out were the University of California-Berkeley, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Chicago, and the University of Iowa.

There are 28 colleges or universities that have graduated two public accounting firm leaders in the top 200. Besides the schools listed in the bullet points above, some others include Babson College, University of North Carolina, Virginia Tech, University of Wisconsin, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of Oregon, Auburn University, University of Alabama, and the University of Washington.

But according to my analysis and counting skills (I’m no mathlete, as you know), here are the schools that have produced the most leaders of top 200 public accounting firms (in descending order):

7. (tie): University of St. Thomas (3)

Steve Behrns, Boulay

Mark Gibbs, Redpath and Co.

Cory Parnell, Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer

7. (tie): UCLA (3)

Stephen Milner, Squar Milner

David Neste, Prager Metis CPAs

Michael Novogradac, Novogradac & Co.

7. (tie): New York University (3)

Steven Klein, Gerson Preston Klein Lips Eisenberg & Gelber

Stuart Kotler, Berdon

Harry Moehringer, Marks Paneth

7. (tie): Bentley University (3)

Laurie Austin, DiCicco Gulman & Co.

James DeLeo, Gray Gray & Gray

Carla McCall, AAFCPAs

2. (tie) University of Southern California (4)

Philip Holthouse, Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt

Rick Parent, Gumbiner Savett

Joe Ucuzoglu, Deloitte

Stephan Wasserman, Gursey Schneider

2. (tie): University of Tennessee (4)

Jeff Drummonds, LBMC

James Hutcherson, Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough

Edward Pershing, PYA

Chris Schellman, Schellman & Co.

2. (tie): University of Indiana (4)

Ted Dickman, BKD

Robert Minkler Jr., Anders CPAs + Advisors

David Resnick, Katz Sapper & Miller

Alan Whitman, Baker Tilly

2. (tie): University of Georgia (4)

V. Hanson Borders, Mauldin & Jenkins

Jeffrey Eischeid, Bennett Thrasher

Gregory Hayes, Moore Stephens Tiller

Sean Taylor, Smith & Howard

2. (tie): University of Florida (4)

Louis Cohen, Caler Donten Levine Cohen Porter & Veil

Timothy Devlin, Daszkal Bolton

Bert Mills, Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors

Carol Villemaire, James Moore & Co.

1. University of Maryland (6)

Jacqueline Cardello, Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman

Joel Chazen, Hertzbach & Co.

Larry Davis, Aronson

David Goldner, Gross Mendelsohn

James Kokolas, Calibre CPA

Walter Pennington, Dembo Jones

All you Terps, feel free to gloat in the comment section.

The post Which Colleges Have Cranked Out the Most Public Accounting Firm CEOs and Managing Partners? appeared first on Going Concern.

republished from Going Concern

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streetsofdublin · 5 years

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STREET ART ON DORSET STREET

STREET ART ON DORSET STREET JULY 2019

Dorset Street is one of the least attractive streets in Dublin which is a pity as I live on Bolton Street which is at the city end and unfortunately Bolton Street is as visually unattractive.

The street runs north east from Abbey Street and Bolton Street [where I live] at Dominick Street junction, north of Parnell Square and Mountjoy Square, and leads…

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#28-135mm lens #A7RIII #Dorset Street #Fotonique #Infomatique #Ireland #street art #Streets Of Dublin #Ugly Street #Urban Culture #urban depression #urban expression #William Murphy

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stairnaheireann · 2 years

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#OTD in 1975 – Miami Showband massacre | UVF volunteers (some of whom were also UDR soldiers) shot dead three members of an Irish showband at Buskhill, Co Down.

Three members of the Miami Showband are killed by Ulster Volunteer Force members posing as members of the security forces when returning from a performance at The Castle Ballroom in Banbridge, Co Down. (Four of the killers were actually members of the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), an official reserve force for the British army). At the time, the Miami Showband were one of the most popular…

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#Banbridge #Brian McCoy #Co. Down #Dublin #Fran O’Toole #Monument #Parnell Square North #The Castle Ballroom #The Miami Showband #Tony Geraghty #UDR #Ulster Defence Regiment #Ulster Volunteer Force #UVF

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We’re halfway home, election junkies. Going into this week, 21 states have held their primary elections for 2018; on Tuesday, we add Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia to that list. From Charlottesville to Carson City, from Bangor to Bismarck, here’s what to watch for in this week’s primaries.

Virginia

Races to watch: U.S. Senate; 7th and 10th congressional districts Polls close: 7 p.m. Eastern

In an alternate universe, Tim Kaine would have been elected vice president, and we’d have seen a special election in Virginia to determine his replacement in the U.S. Senate. In reality, Kaine is attempting to remain in the Senate, and he looks pretty safe even though Virginia is just 2 percentage points more Democratic than the nation, according to FiveThirtyEight’s partisan lean metric.1 Top-tier Republican challengers have given the race a pass. Of those who have entered the fray, the favorite is probably Prince William County Supervisor Corey Stewart, who nearly won the GOP nomination for governor in 2017 while railing against the removal of Confederate war memorials and whom Steve Bannon has called the “titular head of the Trump movement” in Virginia. The GOP establishment reportedly fears that Stewart’s harsh rhetoric against undocumented immigrants and ties to white nationalists would drag down all their Virginia candidates in November. Running against Stewart is the Rev. E.W. Jackson, who lost a 2013 campaign for lieutenant governor while defending comments he made likening homosexuality to pedophilia and Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan. And the closest thing this election has to an establishment pick is state Del. Nick Freitas. But he caused a stir in March when he linked the “abortion industry” to mass shootings in a speech on the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Two of Virginia’s four swingy congressional districts sport spirited primaries.2 In the 7th District, former covert CIA operative Abigail Spanberger and retired Marine Dan Ward are competing for the Democratic nomination to face GOP Rep. Dave Brat in November. Each has raised nearly $900,000 and emphasizes his or her appeal to swing voters in this R+10 district. But there are subtle differences: Spanberger has more endorsements from state and national Democrats, while Ward has been more vocal in his opposition to President Trump.

But the primary that has gotten the most attention in Old Dominion is the one for the 10th District (D+5), where six Democrats want to be the one to take on Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock in a suburban area that is rapidly turning blue.3 Yet unlike in many districts with competitive primaries, the Democrats in the 10th aren’t rushing to one another’s left; for instance, only one supports single-payer health care. Indeed, because this affluent area is literally the establishment’s home turf (many government workers live here), an insider-ish, bridge-building message may be the winning one.

Most observers give the edge to state Sen. Jennifer Wexton, who has Gov. Ralph Northam’s endorsement and touts her ability to work with Republicans. Likewise, Lindsey Davis Stover emphasizes her 12 years of federal government experience, including working in the Department of Veterans Affairs and Congress. Dan Helmer has stood out for his support from VoteVets, a liberal group that supports veterans running for office, and his controversial/cheesy campaign ads. Meanwhile, former Obama State Department official Alison Friedman has spent $1.8 million in the race, more than twice any other Democrat. Gun control has emerged as a major issue in the race. Wexton’s opponents have criticized her for ceding too much ground to the GOP on the issue in a 2016 compromise bill. Wexton has responded by pointing to her “F” rating from the National Rifle Association and the anti-gun provisions of the legislation: “This is what you do when you govern. You compromise.”

South Carolina

Races to watch: 1st and 5th congressional districts; governor Polls close: 7 p.m. Eastern

Henry McMaster helped Donald Trump get elected president when, as South Carolina lieutenant governor, he became the highest-ranking elected official in the country to endorse Trump as of January 2016. Trump then helped McMaster get his current job as South Carolina’s governor by naming then-Gov. Nikki Haley his ambassador to the United Nations. McMaster is now running for his first full term, but Catherine Templeton is giving him a serious Republican primary challenge. Templeton is campaigning as the second coming of Haley, in whose administration she served, and dishing out plenty of conservative red meat along the way. McMaster led Templeton 37 percent to 25 percent in a late-May Target Insyght poll, suggesting that the race may be headed for a runoff. (If no one tops 50 percent in this week’s primary, the top two finishers will square off head to head on June 26.) The reason a majority may be out of reach is that the primary has suddenly turned into a three-way contest: Businessman John Warren has recently spent $3 million of his own money blasting out his conservative-outsider message. Warren took 20 percent in that survey, up 19 percentage points from early April.

South Carolina is 16 points more Republican-leaning than the country as a whole, so the winner of the GOP primary should coast to victory in November. And there are three Democrats battling for the chance to be a part of that contest. Major figures from former Vice President Joe Biden to U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn have endorsed state Rep. James Smith, but he has yet to break away from a Democratic field that also includes businessman Phil Noble and attorney Marguerite Willis.

In the 1st Congressional District, the Republican incumbent, former Gov. Mark Sanford — you remember him, right? — is also fending off a primary challenge from the right. State Rep. Katie Arrington is telling Sanford to “take a hike” because of his public critiques of Trump and relatively low rate of voting in line with Trump’s positions — all with a generous helping of allusions to his infamous “Appalachian Trail” affair in 2009. As of May 23, Arrington’s campaign had outspent Sanford’s, and a last-minute poll by a local political consulting firm (with — grain of salt alert — unknown allegiances in the race) puts the two in a statistical tie. This is a bright crimson (R+17) district, but the Cook Political Report believes the race has the potential to develop into a competitive general election.

Finally, in the 5th District, it will be interesting to see whether Archie Parnell, who shot to national fame after he almost won the 2017 special election here,4 loses the Democratic primary to one of his no-name challengers (including a literal clown) after he admitted becoming violent with his ex-wife in the 1970s. It likely won’t matter for November, since this district is a whopping 19 points more Republican-leaning than the nation as a whole.

Maine

Races to watch: 2nd Congressional District; governor; Question 1 Polls close: 8 p.m. Eastern

Whom Mainers choose to run in two of the most competitive campaigns in the nation — for governor and the 2nd Congressional District — isn’t as interesting as how they will choose them. Thanks to a 2016 ballot measure, Tuesday will be the first time in U.S. history that a state has used ranked-choice voting5 in a statewide election. Thanks to a 2018 ballot measure, it might also be the last. We’ll have much more to say about this week’s elections in the Pine Tree State in its own separate preview article.

North Dakota

Races to watch: None Polls close: Polls begin to close at 8 p.m. Eastern, but the last ones don’t close until 9 p.m.

In November, North Dakota will play host to one of the nation’s most closely watched U.S. Senate races; this week, though, it will hold the nation’s least interesting primaries. U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer is almost certain to win the Republican primary to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. And state Sen. Kelly Armstrong is the prohibitive favorite in both the Republican primary and the general election to fill Cramer’s at-large House seat. You can safely cast your eyes elsewhere on Tuesday night.

Nevada

Races to watch: 3rd and 4th congressional districts; governor Polls close: 10 p.m. Eastern

This much we know: Nevada’s U.S. Senate race is almost surely going to be between Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen and Republican Sen. Dean Heller. We have much less of an idea who will succeed Rosen in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District. The Republican primary here could have huge consequences for who is favored to carry this swing seat (R+3) in November. State Sen. Scott Hammond and former KLAS-TV reporter Michelle Mortensen were the big names in the Republican field … until businessman Danny Tarkanian jumped into the race with Trump’s endorsement in March. Tarkanian’s fame among grassroots conservatives (and Nevada basketball fans) makes him a force to be reckoned with in the primary, but his troubled personal finances and track record of losing elections make him a weak general-election candidate. (He was the GOP’s nominee here in 2016 and lost what many thought was a winnable race by 1 point.) Look for philanthropist Susie Lee, who has the support of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, ex-Sen. Harry Reid, Emily’s List and pretty much everybody else, to breeze to the Democratic nomination.

Two former representatives of the 4th District are the front-runners in their respective primaries for their old seat: Republican Cresent Hardy and Democrat Steven Horsford. Horsford has spent more than twice as much as any of his Democratic rivals and has the backing of the powerful Culinary Union and DCCC. Horsford’s name recognition in this Democratic-leaning (D+4) district makes him the favorite for November, but an upset primary win by Medicare-for-all activist Amy Vilela or progressive state Sen. Pat Spearman might make this race more more of a tossup.

In the 4th District, as in so many Democratic primaries around the country, progressive insurgents are targeting establishment favorites who are still fairly liberal on the issues. But the Democratic primary for governor is a rarity — a true ideological referendum. Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak is running an unabashedly centrist campaign: “I’m not real liberal, I’m not real conservative. Some people would like me to be more liberal than I am.” Because that’s a good way to win a general election in a D+1 state like Nevada, Sisolak locked down the support of Reid’s robust political machine and looked unstoppable early on. But Sisolak’s fellow county commissioner Chris Giunchigliani (better known as Chris G) wants to give voters a liberal alternative, and she is getting plenty of air and ground support from the state teachers’ union (which Giunchigliani used to lead) and Emily’s List. It’s been a nasty campaign, with Sisolak’s attacks alleging that Giunchigliani watered down an anti-child-molestation law provoking a powerful response ad. The race may or may not be tied, as a pro-Giunchigliani poll claims, but Sisolak at least feels threatened enough that he’s burned through most of a campaign war chest that was once valued at $5.8 million. That may just wind up benefiting the eventual Republican nominee: most likely staunch conservative Attorney General Adam Laxalt, but possibly maverick state Treasurer Dan Schwartz, who has attacked Laxalt for his supposed conflicts of interest.

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Bloomsday 2018 - join us and create your own odyssey

For the 31st year in succession, the award-winning theatre company, Balloonatics, re-enacts Joyce’s Ulysses in its home city. Newcomer or return visitor, we offer to frame your personal odyssey through Joyce’s Dublin from dawn until night on June 16th. All walks are free to join - contributions gratefully received at the end. For the evening event, tickets are available on the door.

“Wonderful Balloonatics tour” and “Incredible, engrossing live performance” were among the responses to our Bloomsday 2017 walks.

8 am BLOOM’S MORNING WALK

Meet at the Eccles Street / Upper Dorset Street corner, outside Eccles Townhouse, site of Larry O’Rourke’s pub in Ulysses.

Our odyssey traditionally starts with Leopold Bloom’s first movements of the day as he buys a kidney and prepares breakfast for Molly, himself and the cat.

08.50 am (approx.) CROSSTOWN JOYCE

An informal walk to Westland Row stopping at a range of Joyce sites. (Starts after the morning walk.)

10 am LOTUS-EATERS WALK

Meet at Westland Row, under the railway bridge, opposite Pearse Station

Bloom does his best to avoid being seen as he collects and reads a letter from a secret correspondent. The circuitous route of this episode is clearer in the walking than the reading!

12.15 pm LUNCHTIME WALK

Meet at the Joyce Statue on North Earl Street. The tour runs via Davy Byrne’s, Duke Street, to the National Museum, Kildare Street.

Follow Bloom as he staves off hunger and steers clear of Blazes Boylan en route to the National Library.

7.30 pm EVENING SHOW: HUMID NIGHTBLUE FRUIT Admission €10

Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square

Join us in a building in which James Joyce took singing lessons, and round off your Bloomsday with a dramatised reading of ‘Araby’ from Dubliners, and the ‘Aeolus’ episode from Ulysses, not to mention a James Joyce Mass! Stay on for the Bloomsday Session: impromptu readings and songs from the floor.

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Cover of the Official Catalogue of Araby, the Grand Oriental Fete, Dublin 1894,(National Library of Ireland)

This year’s team of performers is Paul O’Hanrahan, Chris Bilton and musician John Goudie.

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Dublin is a lively city with different cuisine and activity options. If you like traditional Irish foods, there are many choices for that. Likewise, if you are a history buff, you will find a wealth of options to fulfill this obsession as well! In our next installment for this series, we have outlined several of our favorite sites in Dublin!

Where to Eat:

J. W. Sweetman – 1-2 Burgh Quay, D2 –

We arrived too early to check into our hostel so we headed out for some exploring and food. We happened to come upon JW Sweetman and it was exactly what we needed! We all had their traditional Irish stew and Irish brown bread. Their prices are good, especially for the portion sizes. As this was where we had our first meal in Dublin, on our last light in Dublin we chose to eat here for our final dinner in town too! Highly recommend this place!

Art Cafe – 1 Frenchman’s Lane – This adorable and cozy cafe totally hit the spot for a traditional Irish breakfast on a drizzly morning! A little out of the main city center but an easy walk! The service is friendly, the food is delicious and the atmosphere feels like sitting in your own breakfast nook at home!

Pa Pa Pizzeria – 104 Talbot St, North City, Dublin, Ireland – You can’t beat 5 Euro for a big slice of pizza and a drink. We actually happened upon this little take out shop with just a row of bar stools on the one wall and a wide selection of authentic pizza reminiscent of the NYC style slice. They are open late and near a Tesco Express for snacks after hours!

Supermac’s – All over Dublin! – Like a McD’s but somehow better. Affordable and open late in some locations! Affordable, open late, good quality food and some big burger option.

The Cobblestone Pub – 77 King St N, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 TP22, Ireland – Traditional Irish Pub with free traditional music and great atmosphere! This is a do not miss pub!

Peader Kearney’s Pub – 64 Dame Street Dublin 2 – This traditional pub is named or a local musician who lived in the building that now houses the pub, it was Peadar Kearney who wrote Abhrán na BhFiann, the Irish National Anthem. Traditional music can be caught here, along with a perfectly pulled pint!

Bruxelle’s – 7 Harry Street Co. Dublin, Ireland – An extensive menu, any time of the day. Three bars in one building make up Bruxelle’s! Service is great, the food is amazing and the atmosphere is eclectic, you can’t beat all that is happening here!

What to do:

The Long Room – The Book of Kells – Trinity College – College Green- Dublin 2, Ireland –

Trinity College – Dublin, Ireland (c) Emylee-Noel Gussler

The experience of a lifetime to not only get to see this Illuminated Manuscript, learn the history and be inches from it (you can’t take photos), but to then stand amid the truly awe inspiring arched alcoves of rare books as well as other artifacts. As writers, history buffs and artists this was one of our favorite experiences of our trip to Dublin. Discounts available for students, so bring your ID!

Kilmainham Gaol – Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 RK28, Ireland

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A truly moving experience. One of the largest unoccupied jails (gaol) in Europe, this facility served from the 1780s to the 1920s. Housing the infamous leaders of the Easter uprising of 1916 as well as many other well known Irish Revolutionaries, the stories that these walls could tell are numerous. Discounts available for students!

Blarney Castle – Monacnapa, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland

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We chose to take a day tour (there are many companies to choose from) and we were very glad that we did. You can of course head to Blarney Castle on your own, figuring out the public transit or renting a car. We found that a day tour took a lot of the guess work and stress out of it. You will need several hours to explore the castle, hike up the winding stairs to hang over the edge (backwards) and kiss the stone, walk the grounds and gardens and head over to the gift shops across the street! While you are there, grab a cappuccino! (It was my first Latte Art!)

Rock of Cashel – Moor, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland – This was also on our tour to Blarney Castle. Once the seat of the kings of Munster, this site was donated to the church in 1101. The round tower is the oldest and tallest section of the building and dates to around 1100. The cemetery that surrounds the cathedral is peaceful and many of the markers are so old that the weather has worn off all markings. Certainly a stop you shouldn’t miss!

Cork City – Day Tour!

We only had a little over an hour in this wonderful city on our tour, but that hour was a bit of an adventure to find a place to eat, stamps and a quick souvenir. One of the cities that my Irish family is from, I know I’ll be back. A quick stop with a walk down the main road will certainly leave you wanting more! Take a quick train trip from Dublin to Cork and check out all this city has to offer! (Check out The Hatch for a Cork Boi)

Dublin Castle -Dublin Castle, Dame St, Dublin 2 – The seat of English, then British, rule in Ireland from 1204 until 1922, the site is steeped in history. Some sections are free to view and others can be toured for a fee. Below the castle, excavations have uncovered Viking Era artifacts!

Chester Beatty Library – Located on the grounds of Dublin Castle – Free admission and one of the best private collections of manuscripts, photography, furniture, paintings, prints and decorative arts. Take a break for some lunch in the cozy cafe, stop in the small gift shop and walk the garden walkway!

Christ’s Church – Christchurch Pl, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland – Founded in 1030 by the Norse King, Sitriuc Silkenbeard, the site has seen not only history happen around it, but has welcomed many key figures like King James in 1689, and King William III in 1690 (he gave thanks for his victory in the Battle of the Boyne) as well. A stunning piece of architecture inside and out.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral – St Patrick’s Close, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, DZ08 H6X3 – For over 800 years, St. Patrick’s has served the people of the city. Johnathan Swift (Gulliver’s Travels) is buried on the site as well as several other key historical figures. Saint Patrick’s Well was found on the site in 1901 as well as Celtic burial slabs. A Stunning cathedral with beautiful grounds to walk, spend some time soaking in the beauty, history and the peace that surrounds this beautiful cathedral. Light a candle, say a prayer and consider staying for mass. Entry is 6 Euro.

National Museum of Archaeology – Kildare St, Dublin 2, Ireland Another free thing to do in Dublin, you likely will need all day to see the entire museum. We had several hours and still didn’t see everything. From Bog Bodies, to incredible insect displays, ancient tools and religious artifacts, there are so many different pieces of Ireland’s rich history found here. Give yourself at least half the day, better yet head there early and take a break for some lunch, only to return to see the rest in the afternoon!

Dublinia – Dublinia is located at Christ Church, the crossroads of St. Michael’s Hill, Patrick Street, and High Street, in Dublin City Centre. Dublinia is connected to Christ Church Cathedral by a Neo-Gothic archway. – Immerse yourself in Dublin’s Viking and Medieval history! Hands-on experiences mixed with recreations and real artifacts, this museum meets interactive exhibit is educational and fun! Well worth the 9.50 (8.50 for students) entry fee!

Dublin Writer’s Museum – 18 Parnell Square – Housed in an 18th century mansion, here you can find a collection honoring the works of Swift, Sheridan, Shaw, Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett through books, letters, portraits and personal items.

This is just the tip of the ice burg when it comes to things to see and do in Dublin (and the vicinity). Remember to double check opening hours as some places may be closed during your visit!

“Keep your heart open, a suitcase packed and wander often, for the world is wide and adventure awaits.” ~ Emylee

Dublin: What to do, Where to eat? Dublin is a lively city with different cuisine and activity options. If you like traditional Irish foods, there are many choices for that.

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