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Two women came before wise King Solomon, dragging between them a young man.

"This young man agreed to marry my daughter," said one.

"No! He agreed to marry MY daughter," said the other.

And so they began arguing until the King called for silence.

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"But she was willing to hew him in two!" exclaimed the king's court.

"Indeed," said wise King Solomon.

"That shows she is the TRUE mother-in-law."

A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home near a school. He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then a new school year began.

The very next afternoon three young boys, full of youthful, after-school enthusiasm, came down his street, beating merrily on every trash can they encountered. The crashing percussion continued day after day, until finally the wise old man decided it was time to take some action.

The next afternoon, he walked out to meet the young percussionists as they banged their way down the street.

Stopping them, he said, "You kids are a lot of fun. I like to see you ex-

press your exuberance like that. In fact, I used to do the same thing when I was your age. Will you do me a favour? I'll give you each a euro if you'll promise to come around every day and do your thing."

The kids were elated and continued to do a bang-up job on the trash cans.

After a few days, the old-timer greeted the kids again, but this time he had a sad smile on his face. "This recession's really putting a big dent in my income," he told them. "From now on, I'll only be able to pay you 50 cents to beat on the cans." The noisemakers were obviously displeased, but they did accept his offer and continued their afternoon ruckus. A few days later, the wily retiree approached them again as they drummed their way down the street.

"Look," he said, "I haven't received my pension yet, so I'm not going to be able to give you more than 25 cents. Will that be okay?" "A lousy 25 cent?" the drum leader exclaimed.

"If you think we're going to waste our time, beating these cans around for 25cent, you're nuts! No way, mister. We quit!" And the old man enjoyed peace.

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Tipperary 20th May 2013 - Cyclists from Tipperary and around the country are taking part in a fundraising cycle to help create new jobs in local food initiatives. On June 15th over 100 cyclists will take part in the 100k cycle which starts in Borrisokane at 10am. The route travels through Nenagh, Borrisoleigh, Templemore, Roscrea, Cloughjordan and finishes up again in Borrisokane. The cyclists will be raising funds for GET Local (formerly LocalSwitch), an Irish based cooperative, non profit organisation. Get Local offers empowerment, mentorship and a complete business services platform to local, community entrepreneurs creating local jobs.

Cycle teams from Borrisokane, Borrisoleigh, Nenagh and Clonmel will be taking part in the event with many more expected to sign up over the coming weeks. People along the route are encouraged to cheer on and support the cyclists as they pass through each area. Halfway refreshments will be provided to cyclists courtesy of local food producers Cloughjordan Woodfired Bakery, Brady Family Ham & Tipperary Water. Refreshments will be served up in Borrisokane at the end of the cycle.

Event organiser Padraic O Brien said “This is a fantastic opportunity for

whole communities to come together and support local job creation. Almost €5 billion worth of food is imported into Ireland each year. We want to reverse the outflow of money from the local economy. We will do this through rebuilding local food supply chains. Funds raised through this cycle will enable us to provide start up capital to new local food initiatives.”

An event page has been set up on Facebook under the title Borris v Borris Charity Cycle Supporting Local Food Initiatives. You can also follow updates on Twitter from @LocalSwitch and @GETLocalBorris. Ambulance cover will be provided by The Red Cross.

Cyclists wishing to sign up can do so on the day or by phoning Padraic on 086-2222302. Online donations can be made at www.startsomegood.com/getlocalirel and (after 3rd June). To find out more about GET Local visit www.localswitch.ie

Devilsbit Macra News Great success for the Club was had in The Helix, Dublin with Con McGrath who came second in the Comedy Act at the Finals of the Macra National Talent Competition. This was Con’s first appearance at the National Final and a large crowd of supporters travelled up to Dublin for the occasion. Con was presented with a beautiful crystal trophy by the National President of Macra, Kieran O’Dowd. Last Saturday night a large group from Devilsbit Macra attended the Macra Mock

Wedding held in the Rugby Club in Roscrea. Club member Joe McGrath played the role of the Groom’s father. This was a joint venture organised by North Tipperary Macra and Offaly Macra. A number of Club members helped to organise the event which was hailed a great success. Recruitment of new members has been underway for the last few weeks and we have gotten a great response with a number of new members signed up.

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Carey’s Craft Butchers re-locate to Roscrea Roscrea is in for a meaty treat with the opening of Carey’s Craft Butchers on the Birr Rd. (beside Lidl). Proprietor Cathal Carey has 10 years experience in the trade. He is relocating from Templemore where he built up a great reputation for quality produce.

Carey’s Craft Butchers supply the very best of locally produced beef, lamb, pork and poultry. With recent happenings in the multinational supermarket meat business, it is of even greater importance and benefit to you to support independent butchers and smaller local businesses.

The new premises will be selling top quality meat and vegetables at wholesale prices. The new shop is opening on Friday 31st May with an official opening some time in the not too distant future.

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A business for the times we live in The business landscape has changed considerably over the past number of years. Tradesmen have all seen work diminish to unprecedented levels. It is great then to see businesses that cater for those who would prefer to keep costs low. One such business, for the times we live in, is Barry Engineering Ltd. located just outside Templetuohy on the Rathdowney road.

They stock a large range of good used second hand tools, plant and equipment for people involved in construction, forestry and agriculture. They also stock a large range of parts, both new and used for a wide range of tools and equipment.

Tradesmen can buy parts to repair existing tools or equipment or buy the tools or equipment themselves.

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Sponsored Dog Walk The Tipperary Friends of Animals held their annual Sponsored Dog Walk on Sunday 19th May. It was well supported by a large variety of dogs and their owners who covered the three mile walk without any bother. The weather was very clement to the walkers as it was neither hot nor cold. The afternoon started off with a Blessing of the Animals

by Fr. Hilary, Parish Priest of Nenagh, who also blessed the effort made by everyone in alleviating the plight of God’s unfortunate crea-

tures. Refreshments were served at the end of the walk, rounding off another successful fundraising day.

The Society wishes to thank Fr. Hillary for his time and blessing and to all the people who raised much need funds for the animals.

The Tipperary Friends of Animals continue to stress that owners of cats and dogs should have their pets neutered. The Society gives out vouchers to assist with the cost of neutering. They also ask that people who walk their dogs on the public pavements carry poop bags to clean up after their pets and keep the streets clean for everyone to enjoy.

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A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience.

As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?"

change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."

She continued, "The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt.

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These alarming figures are even more disturbing, given that they represent an increase of around 25% on 2011. The most likely cause of the increase is the economic crisis, rising fuel prices and declining purchasing power. Nevertheless, Bridgestone warns against the dangers of underinflated and/or worn tyres as incorrect inflation pressure and/or worn tyres compromise safety on the roads by

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Jake Rønsholt, General Manager Corporate & Brand Communications, Bridgestone Europe: “Driving on underinflated tyres is not only dangerous. It is an enormous waste of fuel and the cause of carbon emissions that could easily be avoided by simple, regular checks. Ideally, drivers should check their tyre pressure once a month. And while doing so, it is also a good idea to check tread depth and look out for damage or irregular wear at the same time. Some people tend to forget that driving on underinflated and/or worn tyres may considerably impact handling and braking… Many see tyres as only black and round, a necessity purchase, but we must always bear in mind that they are the only point of contact with the road, and the size of 4 postcards!”

Ironically, poor tyre maintenance is likely to end up costing more money over time. Underinflated tyres not only wear out faster but are also responsible for an estimated 3.9 billion liters of wasted fuel and 9.2 million tons of unnecessary CO2 emissions per year. Which means increased cost for drivers and society as a whole.

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Tipperary “Ideal” Location For Small Business Tipperary is an “ideal” location for setting up and running a small business, according to the organisers behind the county’s largest enterprise initiative, the ‘Who to talk to’ Expo in Thurles which took place in Thurles on Tuesday 14.

Organised by the North Tipperary County Development Board, thirty state support agencies offered advice, information and supports to an estimated 300 small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs at the free afternoon event.

Opportunities around food tourism, on-farm food enterprises, exporting, marketing and retail trends were all on the agenda, with experts on hand from 30 organisations, including the Tipperary North County Enterprise Board, Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland, Teagasc, Microfinance Ireland, Irish Exporters Association and Fáilte Ireland. This event was a first for Tipperary in terms of the focus on food and the organisers received very position feedback on the day from local business owners/ managers who appreciated that generally such high profile speakers don’t make it out of the main cities.

Tipperary is an ideal location for setting up a small business, especially a food business, according to the County Manager of North Tipperary County Council, Joe MacGrath. He said: “Tipperary is most definitely open for business and we already have a vibrant food sector thriving here with a growing Food Producers Network. There’s plenty of scope for food tourism in Tipperary and for rural and farming communities,

Joe MacGrath, County Manager, Tom Doorley and Cllr Jonathan Meaney, Chair of the County Development Board

on farm food production can generate real business.”

Today’s event kicked-off with presentations about access to finance, loans and grants, which was a very popular topic, according to Rita Guinan, CEO of the Tipperary North County Enterprise Board. She said: “When you’re thinking of setting up a new venture or growing an existing business, you need to find out what supports are out there for enterprise. The aim behind ‘Who to talk to’ was to simply bring those seeking supports together with those offering the supports, all under the same roof.”

There were five food focussed seminars in the programme, starting with: ‘Developing Export Opportunities for Irish Food & Drink’ with Stephanie Moe from Bord Bia; Tom Doorley shared his thoughts and insights around getting media attention for food businesses; Caoimhe Ni Dhuibhinn from Fáilte Ireland highlighted the opportunities around food tourism; the ‘Retail Food Landscape’ in Ireland, according to the Kantar World Panel, was the topic of David Berry’s seminar and ‘Starting an on-Farm Food Business’ was discussed by Teagasc’s Eddie O’Neill.

‘Who to Talk To’ was officially opened by restaurant critic, Tom Doorley and took place at the Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre (LIT Campus).

Further information about the yearround enterprise supports available in Tipperary is available from www.Tipperary.com and www.tnceb.ie.

photographed at the ‘Who To Talk To’ event at Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre on Tuesday 14th May.

Photographed at the ‘Who To Talk To’ event at Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre on Tuesday 14th May are left to right, John Commins, Irish Piemontese Beef,

Veronica Molloy, Crossogue Preserves, Malachy Dorris, Lough Derg Chocolates and Rita Guinan, Tipperary North County Enterprise Board.

Top Food Choices for a Flatter Stomach

By Lorraine Cooney, Real Life Nutrition First things first – it’s not about going on ‘a diet’ – GRIN! That’s because it’s about eating more of the good foods and then your desires for processed and junk foods will automatically go away. Here’s your simple guide to getting ready to feeling more confident wearing your sunshine permitting summer wardrobe, Make sure that at every meal you have salad, fruit and/or vegetables.

Hot Tip: Aim for the colours of the rainbow - the more colours you include the more vitamins and minerals your body gets and the fuller you will feel At every meal you include some low GI Carbs. Foods like oats or muesli for breakfast, whole wheat wrap or granary bread for lunch; sweet potatoes, new potatoes, basmati rice and whole grain pasta for dinner Hot Tip: A portion is about the size of a closed fist. More than this and your belly will not get flatter!

Make sure at every meal you include some good quality protein e.g. turkey, chicken, fish, lentils, beans, eggs. Hot Tip: Save some money while you’re at it by swapping meat in meals for lentils and beans as they are super cheap Healthy fats are really important too e.g. salmon and sardines, olive oil or rapeseed oil, avocado, nuts and seeds. Hot Tip: For a great veggie dip, mash half an avocado, cherry tomatoes and red onion with lime juice and black pepper.

Include low fat dairy products every day. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity said, "People who get their calcium from yogurt rather than from other sources may lose more weight around their midsection." This is likely to be because of the probiotic bacteria

found in yoghurt keeps your digestive system healthy, which means less gas, bloating and constipation, and therefore, a flatter tummy. Hot Tip: If you cannot tolerate dairy then choose soya, hazelnut or almond milk and yoghurts instead to ensure you still meet your calcium requirements.

Cut down on alcohol. Thinking of ‘beer belly’ – yes it’s true. Alcohol makes you store fat around your stomach. Hot Tip: Drink water in between drinks to help you drink less alcohol and avoid a hangover!

Make sure you’re not bloated. The top things to cut out if you are bloated are fizzy drinks, chewing gum, salty foods (e.g. fast food, processed foods, crisps) and gassy vegetables like brussel sprouts and cabbage.

Hot Tip: If you have problems with grains or other foods and bloating then a dietitian can help you (see contact details below) Drink more water! Keeping hydrated is possibly one of the easiest and most beneficial things you can do for your body. Hot Tip: Next time you’re hungry try having a glass of water first as your body may be thirsty not hungry.

To get a flatter tummy try to include the foods mentioned here– if you’re struggling with achieving this why not make an appointment to attend a nutrition consultation with Lorraine, an expert in helping you change your diet habits for good!

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Troubadour Brendan Shine is all set for a visit to Nenagh in June.

Interested in checking out some classy classical music at a neat price? Guitarist John O’Shea plays in Nenagh Arts Centre on Saturday the 8th of June and brings all the skills and flourishes of the trade with him.

Having studied for many years with Michael O’Toole at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, John went on to complete his studies with a Masters in Guitar Performance at the USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles. At USC, John studied with Scott Tennant, founding member of the Grammy award winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and under the tutelage of Maestro Pepe Romero. John has also taken lessons with many of the world’s most famous guitarists including David Russell, Paul Galbraith, Oscar Ghiglia and Xuefei Yang.

John will play some Giuliani, Rodrigo and Handel as well as his own arrangements of Irish music at the concert in Nenagh The concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday 8th June. Tickets are great value at a bite-size €5, on the door or online at www.nenagharts.com.

With five number one singles tucked safely under his belt, his songs were firmly lodged in the mind following long spells at the top spot for all.

Shine started his band with school pal Johnny Dawson as a drummer and singer over thirty years ago. In that time Brendan has performed in across the world playing Carnegie Hall in New York, The Royal Albert Hall in London and Sydney Opera House. He had three albums in the top 75 in the UK and in Ireland he has had 34 hit singles - 15 of which were No 1.The biggest hit single was ‘Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down’.

Brendan’s latest album ‘Where Did You Meet Her’ was released in 2012 along with a dvd ‘Lily Of the West.’

Catch him if you can on his trip to Nenagh. Patrons attending the concert are advised to book early. The concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, 15th June. Admission is €20. Tickets from 067 34400 or online at www.nenagharts.com

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The weekend will have something for all ages and lovers of Irish music and dance are in for a treat.

Borrisoleigh Drama Group The newly formed Borrisoleigh Drama Group present ‘Spreading The News’, a one act play by Lady Gregory on Fri. 14th June.

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Counselling Anxiety

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The importance of exercise There are, however, less expensive ways to ease anxiety. One of these is to join support groups, although this is difficult for those with social phobia.

People with similar complaints are more understanding of your condition, and you will experience empathy from other sufferers. You can also learn about how they cope. If you suffer from social phobia, it would be a way to become desensitised and ease the fear that goes with that type of anxiety. More of that later. Alternatively, you may wish to use chat rooms on the internet to share your experiences with other sufferers. Of course, you do not know the individuals on the internet, and you cannot be sure of their bona fides, so you must be careful if you decide to use chat rooms. Ultimately, using counselling is a safer way of dealing with anxiety.

In many cases, anxiety can be expelled quickly. For example, my experience is that people who take on the worries and cares of others find themselves plagued by anxious feelings. They seem to absorb the anxiety of others.

This is most likely a boundaries issue.

Such individuals may have spongy boundaries and easily soak up the negative feelings of others, especially the feelings of family members or close relatives. Interestingly, I have found that it is not too difficult to learn about boundaries, and to begin erecting them as a protection against anxiety. It is, however, very difficult to erect boundaries when our children are concerned.

While anxiety can be eased in many cases, if, on the other hand, it stems from negative experiences in early childhood, then the process is longer and more uncertain. This type of extreme anxiety often seems like being crazy, and can lead to addictions and alcoholism. Such sufferers flee from memories of their childhood, dissociate, are eternally busy, cannot rest, always feel uneasy, and never feel peace. Dealing with this requires time, patience and practise.

I believe, for example, that exercise is one of the best ways to relieve anxiety.

Walking, running, gym-work, and swimming are all good ways to relieve tension. I always spend 40 minutes per day exercising. There are mornings when I do not feel like it but I have conditioned myself to exercise every day except Sunday. I go for a long walk on Saturday and from Monday to Friday I spend half an hour on what is called a cross trainer, which is a very demanding exercise. I combine this with some work with weights, which helps maintain muscle. I follow this

By Jim O’Shea with sit-ups, which tighten abdomen muscles. This gives me more energy, more satisfaction and more enthusiasm, and it clears my head for the day ahead. I generally sit down to write immediately following my period of exercise, and find that I can work for hours at the computer without feeling tired or bored. I find, too, that my body is much stronger than it would be for someone of my age. I do a lot of set dancing, which can be energy sapping, but dancing eight or nine sets over a 3 or 4 hour period is not a problem for me. There is now plenty of evidence that exercise helps to prolong our life, and gives us a good quality of life over a long period. It is good for the heart and the lungs, and helps us to sleep better, but it must be done on a regular basis, that is why it is helpful to understand how exercise reduces anxiety (and stress). This gives us motivation when we do not feel inclined to take exercise.

Exercise helps to expel toxins from our body. Any form of exercise helps to remove these poisonous substances, as it increases oxygen to the cells and stimulates better circulation. Exercise also releases endorphins into the blood that create a sense of well being.

Endorphins are hormones within the brain and are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus (part of the brain). Clearly, exercise also lessens muscle tension, which often accompanies anxiety, and brings about a sense of relaxation. We have to find what the best relaxing exercise is for us. Sometimes ‘violent’ exercise, for example, using a punch bag only increases negative feeling such as anger.

Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor from Furze, Thurles. Ph.087-8211009 www.jimoshea.net. Jim O’Shea’s book ‘When a child dies. Footsteps of a Grieving Family’ is published by Veritas. The royalties from this book will go the the Children’s Hospital in Crumlin Jim O’Shea’s new book called Abuse, about domestic violence, workplace and school bullying is now available on Amazon, published by Cork University Press and in Bookshops.

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