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Flying the flag for Three Sisters City of Culture

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SAVE OUR SOCCER Cash-strapped Waterford United to appeal to local businesses for financial support

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Waterford United in Job growth in Waterford and region is now the highest in the country cash crisis

Silicon City of the South East WATERFORD’S reputation as an unemployment blackspot could be a thing of the past with the city and South East now enjoying the highest rate of jobs growth in the country.

And the emergence of the city as a ‘tech hub’ for technology start-ups has generated growing optimism among local business leaders and job creation agencies.

The city received a massive boost last week after Waterford-based healthcare company EirGen Pharma announced it will create 200 highly-skilled jobs over the QH[W ÂżYH \HDUV 7KH FRPSDQ\ which makes cancer treatment drugs, is establishing a new product development centre at an IDA-built advance technology building (ATB) at Waterford Business and Technology Park.

The Waterford ATB is one of 11 around the country which are part of the government’s regional jobs plan.

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton said: “It is hugely encouraging that the South East is now enjoying the fastest rate of growth in the country. This DQQRXQFHPHQW WKDW WKH ÂżUVW Waterford ATB will be occu-

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Business sentiment is getting better manager Anne-Marie Tierney-Le Roux described the 200 new jobs as a “highly sigQLÂżFDQW GHYHORSPHQW´ IRU WKH city and region.

HI-TECH: An employee at the EirGen plant in Waterford, where another 200 new jobs were announced last week

pied by a top-class company like EirGen, with the creation of 200 much-needed jobs for the city, is a great boost.�

Waterford Chamber of Commerce chief executive Nick Donnelly said the new jobs, coming in the wake of the announcements of the â‚Ź17.3m city centre regeneration plan and the redevelopment of the North Quays, has given Waterford a very strong

momentum in the months and years ahead.

Mr Donnelly told the Waterford Mail: “The creation of 200 new jobs is very sigQLÂżFDQW :H FHUWDLQO\ KDYH more ambitions - the job is not done. We have challenges ahead, but we have very good momentum now.â€?

The Chamber CEO also welcomed the emergence of Waterford as a techological

hub for local start-up and international companies.

He added: “Having a focus around a key sector or sectors makes economic sense because it means similar businesses will follow each other.

We’ve seen evidence of that in Waterford. I know the fact that Genzyme are based here was a big factor in EirGen’s decision to expand.�

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And she said the IDA is currently in “negotiations� with new companies who may be seeking to invest in Waterford.

She told the Waterford Mail: “A record 23,000 more people are now at work in the region since 2012, and the unemployment rate has fallen since then from 21pc to 11.8pc. This shows FDI [Foreign Direct InYHVWPHQW@ LV PDNLQJ D GLŕľľHUence in the region and to lives on the ground.â€?

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Mr Collins admits that a long-term strategy is needed to save the club. But he believes Mr Delaney could “secure the future of the club in one night� if he agreed to a bout. “We need support. We need fans living in Waterford, all around the country and abroad to come together and ensure a stable future for the club,� said Collins.

People might think I’m kidding, but I’m not, we’d pack place out “But in the short-term, money is required to keep the show on the road. And that’s where a great Waterford United stalwart like John Delaney comes in. “People might think I’m kidding, or that this is a hangover from my recent dealings with the FAI. But it’s not. If anything, I’m holding out an olive branch. “Roddy versus JD, three rounds in the Woodlands Hotel. We’d pack the place out and all for a brilliant cause. We could secure the future of the club in one night.�

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80 million Americans tune in to Waterford broadcast Top US shopping channel relocates for first time WATERFORD has been beamed into the homes of millions of Americans after a major US shopping channel broadcast live from the city over the past week.

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28 APRIL 2016

PROPERTY MATTERS CORMAC FINLAY

An expertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide to buying an apartment WITH the massive shortage of rental properties in the city, now is a very good time to consider buying an apartment.

Looking through the Daft. ie website, it certainly appears there are plenty of bargains for sale in Waterford. But when you see a 2 bedroom apartment available for under â&#x201A;Ź50,000 your ďŹ rst thought should be why? Make sure you do your research, just because a property isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expensive doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it a good investment.

Firstly; the management fees, how much are they? A lot of potential investors donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to take enough notice of these fees when comparing rental income between houses and apartments or different apartment complexes. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen this annual charge range from â&#x201A;Ź700pa to almost â&#x201A;Ź2000pa.

This can make a huge difference in net return to the investor who should also consider the associated costs such as maintenance, tax, PRTB registration, letting agent fees and insurance.

Sometimes its better to ďŹ nd a more expensive property with a lower management fee than a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bargainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; priced apartment with higher outgoings.

Secondly; how is the management company operating?

You can tell a lot about the management company of a complex by how it looks; are the common areas clean? Are the ďŹ re panels in working order? Is the complex safe and secure?

When you purchase a house you are solely responsible for how it looks, its state of repair, its grounds etc. However this is not the case with an apartment complex and so the way it is run becomes much more important.

You should always ask as many questions as you can about the management company when considering a purchase.

Thirdly; who are the neighbours?

If the advertised apartment is much cheaper than other comparable apartments is it due to the neighbours? No matter how cheap an apartment is purchased for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a good deal if you have neighbours from hell and no one will rent it. It sounds clichĂŠ but the saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;location, location, locationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; applies to the desirability of a property and really matters when trying to attract quality tenants. If you purchase a budget apartment in a less desirable area of the city then your apartment will appeal to a tenant on a budget. Ä&#x203A;ĹŠ .1, !ĹŠ (-+ 8ĹŠ(2ĹŠ -ĹŠ 4!3(.-##1ĹŠ6(3'ĹŠ ( #138ĹŠ +4#ĹŠ 23 3#ĹŠ %#-32ĹŠ

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TRAMORE CREDIT UNION SCHOOLS QUIZ PRESENTATION

Pictured at Tramore Credit Union annual general meeting at the Majestic Hotel Tramore are (left to right) Des Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, Kathleen and Sean Keane PHOTOS: JIM SULLIVAN

Holy Cross PS Tramore pupils Hannah Corkery, Ellen Harrison and Scott Connerty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; narrowly beaten by a single point in the All-Ireland Final of the National Credit Union Primary Schools Quiz which was held at the RDS Dublin â&#x20AC;&#x201D; receive a cheque from Tramore Credit Union. Also in picture (from left) Chris Morrissey (quiz organiser), teacher Sinead Boyle, John Culbert (Tramore Credit Union), John Kindlon (Principal Holy Cross), teacher Susan Brophy, Stanley Couch (quiz co-ordinator ) and Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Byrne (chairman Tramore Credit Union)

Lisa lands WIT scholarship

Lisa McGrath, Dunmore Road and 4th year BBS with French student at WIT, pictured receiving her ďŹ nal moiety cheque as 2013 Combined Credit Unions John Hume Scholarship recipient. The John Hume Scholarship Award is sponsored jointly by St Dominic, Lisduggan and Waterford Credit Union and presenting the cheque is Pat Murphy, St Dominic Credit Union and Phil Purcell, Waterford Credit Union PHOTOS: JOHN POWER

From left: Joan Lehane, Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Byrne (Chairman) and Maureen Kiely

Retiring board member Maureen Kiely receives a presentation from both Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Byrne (chairman) and Stanley Couch (officer) following their Annual General Meeting at the Majestic Hotel Tramore

From left: Julie Monaghan, Michelle Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Regan, Martina Birrell and Valerie Mulhar

From left: Vivian Barry, Joe Phelan, David Rogers and Ray Quinlan

De La Salle pupils have code for sucsess Christina driven to win April car draw KidsCode team, Jordan Casey, Tom Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Donnell & Daniel Lye receiving their award at the National Student Enterprise Awards PHOTO: JOHN POWER

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Christina Gunnip of Passage East was the winner of a Skoda Fabia in the Waterford Credit Union Members Car Draw for the month of April, pictured accepting the keys to her new Skoda from Linda Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane of Waterford Credit Union. Also included are christinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Tracey Gunnip and Seamus Guinan of Martin Barrett Skoda Ltd. photo: Aileen Drohan PHOTO: AILEEN DROHAN

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Island of the Gods ON BALI you can lose yourself in the chaos of Kuta or the self-indulgent pleasures of Seminyak and Kerobokan, surf wild beaches in the south or just hangout on Nusa Lembongan.

You can go family friendly in Sanur or savour a lavish getaway on the Bukit Peninsula.

Ubud is the heart of Bali, a place where the spirit and culture of the island are most accessible. It shares the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PRVW EHDXWLIXO ULFH ÂżHOGV DQG ancient monuments with east and west Bali. The middle of Bali is dominated by the dramatic volcanoes of the central mountains and hillside temples such as Pura Luhur Batukau (one of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated 10,000 temples).

North and west Bali are thinly populated but have the kind RI GLYLQJ DQG VXUÂżQJ WKDW make any journey worthwhile.

But while Bali has beaches, VXUÂżQJ GLYLQJ DQG UHVRUWV great and small, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the essence of Bali â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the Balinese â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that makes it so much more than just a fun-in-thesun retreat.

From navigating the crowds to being monkey-savvy, there are a few tricks to getting the best out of a trip to Bali. Here are our top tips for your next visit to the Island of the Gods.

Expect crowds One of the most touristed islands on earth, Bali isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly an untouched paradise. %XW ZKLOH LW FDQ EH GLɤFXOW WR escape the throngs of south Bali and Ubud, determined solitude seekers will be SOHDVHG WR ÂżQG ORDGV RI VHcluded corners beyond these primary tourist centres. Head to the central mountains, or Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more chilled-out north and west coasts.

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within two steps of a toilet.

Once upon a time, salads, cut fruit, ice cubes and most meats were on the danger list, but hygiene standards have improved markedly across the island, and many kitchens RÉŁHU JRRG TXDOLW\ RUJDQLF produce. While dodgy prawns will always be out there, by staying hydrated, avoiding notorious local liquor arak and consuming street food with a degree of caution, the dreaded Bali belly should be kept at bay.

Dress for the occasion Beachwear doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always cut it in Bali â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many higher-end bars, restaurants and clubs enforce a dress code. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re unsure, call ahead to save the potential embarrassment of being turned away.

Respect religious customs Religion rules the roost in Bali. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get frustrated

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get frustrated when a street is EORFNHG RÉŁ IRU D FHUHPRQ\ RU \RXU driver pulls over mid-trip to make a blessing - this is all part of the magic of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

ZKHQ D VWUHHW LV EORFNHG RÉŁ for a ceremony or your driver pulls over mid-trip to make a blessing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is all part of the magic of the island. Plan accordingly if your travel dates fall on Nyepi when everything in Bali (even the airport) shuts down for the day, and always dress modestly (covering the shoulders and knees) and conduct yourself appropriately when visiting temples and holy sites.

Be cautious of wild and stray animals Give wild and stray animals a wide berth. They may look cute, but rabies and other diseases are serious risks in Bali and monkeys are notorious for their thieving ways.

Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stray dogs are numerous, and often in pretty bad shape. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re keen to make D GLÉŁHUHQFH FRQVLGHU PDNing a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;doggy donationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Bali Dog Refuge (balidogrefuge. com) which helps to rescue and rehabilitate the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stray pups.

Learn some local lingo A few basic words of Bahasa Indonesia will take you a long way in Bali.

Try selamat pagi (good morning), tolong (please) and terima kasih(thank you), for starters.

Driving Miss Maisie ...

IN my life I have crossed paths with my fair share of women, from my mother, who bore me and QXUVHG PH WR P\ ÂżUVW ORYH WR WKH ZRPDQ ZKR ERUH P\ FKLOGUHQ WR P\ ÂżUVW DQG RQO\ GDXJKWHU WR the woman I now share my life with.

Then there is the woman whose death in the last few weeks, in her 92nd year, has left a small, but bitter-sweet, void in my life. I only knew her for ÂżYH \HDUV ÂżYH PRQWKV DQG D KDQGIXO RI GD\V EXW in that short time I learned a lot about life, family, and commitment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and, importantly, more about the endurance of the human spirit than I perhaps learned from the rest of them together. , KDG PHW 0DLVLH \HDUV HDUOLHU Ă&#x20AC;HHWLQJO\ LQ P\ teen years and once or twice in the intervening years. She and my mother knew each other and shared a lot of the traits of the women of their time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mothers and home-makers, not for them the bright lights. In many ways Maisie reminded me of my own mother who, by the time Maisie beFDPH D VHPL SHUPDQHQW Âż[WXUH LQ P\ OLIH ZDV years gone from me.

Most of my time with Maisie was to-ing or froing her from our place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the home I share with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Farewell then her daughter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to hers or vice versa. In the course of Maisie. It was a WKDW PLOH GULYH WR WKH EULHI ÂżYH \HDUV strains of her favourite Sinatra or Nat King Cole, ÂżYH PRQWKV DQG D she would reminisce with handful of days â&#x20AC;&#x201D; obvious pride about rearLQJ KHU ÂżYH FKLOGUHQ WZR but exquisite. boys and three girls, not beyond a clip round the ear, she was wont to remind me; about the high achievements of her nine grand-children and about the joyful antics of her seven great grand-children. Of how terribly she missed her late husband. Of their years dancing the nights away, partying â&#x20AC;&#x201D; boy, did she love to SDUW\ IRU KHU RI OLIH ZDV DERXW WXUQLQJ XS ² and of the dead who had gone before her.

Often on those drives our conversation would turn to politics, for Maisie was well versed in what was going on around her, the newspaper still deOLYHUHG GDLO\ WR KHU KRXVH ,Q KHU V VKH ZDV VWLOO hugely interested in life and all it entails â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she loved fashion and celebrity and good Chardonnay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and which I have no doubt contributed to her longevity.

She was, more than anything, a wise woman in the real sense of that word, maintaining a positive well-being and kindness in the face of challenges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of the more important qualities needed to age gracefully, and to face physical decline and death.

Like my own dear mother, Maisie was none of the things that mark celebrity, in that she never wrote a book nor composed a song, nor won a Nobel Prize nor made a movie, nor had her name writ large, nor caused a diplomatic incident â&#x20AC;&#x201D; though the latter might well be a moot point!

Maisie was so ordinary that she was, dare I say, extra ordinary. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she was an Extraordinary Woman.

The novelist Washington Irving had it succinctly when he wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine but desert us when trouble thickens around us; who will still cling to us, and endeavour by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; )DUHZHOO WKHQ 0DLVLH ,W ZDV D EULHI ÂżYH \HDUV ÂżYH PRQWKV DQG D KDQGIXO RI GD\V ² EXW H[TXLVLWH For me, your life was not about how you survived the storms of nine decades, but about how you danced in the rain â&#x20AC;Ś

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Sweet success A great alternative to white potatoes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that sweet potatoes are at the top of nearly everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s healthiest foods list. One baked, medium-sized sweet potato contains 438% of your daily value of vitamin A (a white potato contains 1%), 37% of your vitamin C, and some calcium, potassium, and iron too. All this at just 105 calories.

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tato on a baking tray, rub all over with a little of the oil and season with salt. Bake for 45 mins until really soft.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan.

Add the garlic and pepper and cook for 2 mins, making sure the garlic doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t burn. $GG WKH FKLOOL Ă&#x20AC;DNHV KDOI WKH paprika, the vinegar, ketchup, 1 tbsp water and prawns to the pan, then bubble for 2 mins until the prawns are cooked through. Stir through the parsley, saving a little to sprinkle over at the end.

Mix the remaining paprika into the mayonnaise. Once the potato is cooked, split it

down the centre, pile in the prawn mixture and dollop the paprika mayo on top.

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handful coriander, roughly chopped mini naan bread, to serve

Method: Heat the oil in a deep saucepan, then soften the onion for 4-5 mins. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 min more until fragrant. Add the grated sweet potato and stock, then bring quickly to the boil, simmering for 5 mins until the potato is tender.

Remove the soup from the heat, stir in the coconut and VHDVRQLQJ WKHQ FRRO EULHĂ&#x20AC;\ before whizzing with a stick blender until smooth. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with warm naan breads.

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In â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reckless: My Life as a Pretenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Chrissie, who is now 64, told of a nasty incident that happened when she was 21. She described a violent encounter with a gang of bikers who had used her for sex.

Most people would call it rape, but Chrissie has been at pains not to use the word and to explain that, because she was high on drugs, she was the DXWKRU RI KHU RZQ PLVIRUWXQH Âł+RZHYHU \RX ZDQW WR ORRN DW LW WKLV ZDV DOO P\ doing, and I take full responsibility,â&#x20AC;? she wrote In an interview, she added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody GUDJJHG PH LQWR WKH park with a gun at P\ KHDG DQG IRUFHG PH WR GR DQ\WKLQJ , ZHQW RÉŁ ZLWK WKHVH JX\V RI P\ RZQ YROLtion ... I was stupid to do that, but I did it ... so.â&#x20AC;?

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6KH LV LQ WKH ULJKW DQG RQ WKH PRUDO KLJK JURXQG But she will have been no less raped, for all that.

Failure to lock the doors at night does not HQWLWOH D EXUJODU WR URE \RXU KRPH EXW ORFNLQJ WKHP LV VWLOO D ZLVH SUHFDXWLRQ &KULVVLH +\QGH ZDV PDNLQJ D UHDVRQDEOH DQG OHJLWLPDWH DUJXPHQW DQG LW LV D VKDPH KHU YRLFH KDV EHHQ GURZQHG E\ D WLGH RI FULWLFLVP , KRSH VKH LV VKRZQ PRUH FRXUWHV\ DW %RUULV House - it is, after all, a festival of ideas.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Failure to lock the doors does not entitle a burglar to rob your home - but locking them is still a wise precautionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Is your head a pain in the neck?

BY Trish Hayden YOUR head is about the weight of a bowling ball, but when thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced evenly on the top of your spine thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no problem. However, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the type of person whose head

sticks a little forward, that head starts to feel very heavy indeed, and in fact gains 4.5kgs (10 pounds) in weight for each inch forward. This forces the muscles in your upper back and neck to work much harder

to keep the head from dropping forwards onto your chest.

With your muscles in constant contraction to achieve this, pressure is added to the nerves at the base of the skull, which can cause headaches, and neck

and shoulder pain.

An easy way to check your QHFN SRVLWLRQ LV WR OLH Ă&#x20AC;DW RQ your back. Ideally your chin will be more or less in line with your forehead. While here, you can also check by looking at the ceiling. If the alignment is good, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be looking straight up, but if you have a head forward position, your gaze on the ceiling will probably be a few inches back.

In this case, when lying on your back in a yoga class, it is always recommended to have a small foam block or towel under your head, otherwise the cervical spine or neck curve becomes compressed.

Forward head posture is a very common postural issue, and it is estimated to occur in between 66% and 90% of the population. One practical thing to do is take stock of your daily movements. If working at a computer position the monitor so that the top third of the screen is level with your eyes and placed between 18 and 24 inches away from your face.

Another major contributor is tension while driving and hunching over the wheel, as is sleeping on multiple pillows.

Exercises for Forward Head Correction: The Chin Tuck: This is an HŕľľHFWLYH ZD\ WR UHVWRUH JRRG alignment and is easy to do just about anywhere. Stand or sit as straight as possible and imagine someone is pushing your nose toward the back of your head. Using your neck muscles pull your head back while keeping your eyes level. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look like you have a double chin but hey, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last. In this exercise, focus on lifting your chest also, but without jutting out the ribcage. It may help to imagine you have a helium balloon attached to each of your chest muscles, and they are gently lifting them towards the ceiling. Sometimes, just lifting the chest causes a natural realigning of the neck.

However, from a yoga perspective, a more comprehensive approach would be used. Head forward position is more often than not associDWHG ZLWK DUHDV RI LQĂ&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ in the spine. In this case we would work on increasing the Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG VWUHQJWK RI WKH thoracic spine region below the neck including back extensions like Locust and Cobra poses, and also introducing opening in the whole of the front body with poses which release the KLS Ă&#x20AC;H[RUV VXFK DV OXQJHV RU Warrior 1 pose.

Trish Hayden, YogaToGo, teaches Sports Stretch Yoga and Candlelight Yoga in the Watershed, Kilkenny, and in ofÂżFHV DQG IRU VSRUWV FOXEV )RU details, phone 086-3895507, or )DFHERRN <RJD7R*R ZLWK 7ULVK +D\GHQ

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You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beet veggies for sporting success THE ODWHVW VFLHQWLÂżF research has shown that beetroot and certain other vegetables can help to boost stamina and physical performance. A recent study in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that drinking beetroot juice enabled competitivelevel cyclists to win more races; on average cyclists were 2.8% faster over a 4km distance and 2.7% faster over a 16km when they drank beetroot juice prior to competing in time trials. This may appear OLNH D VPDOO GLŕľľHUHQFH EXW every second is crucial in the world of sport and may EH WKH GLŕľľHUHQFH EHWZHHQ winning and being placed second or third! The results of the study demonstrated that the juice made the cyclistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; muscles and cardio-vascular system run PRUH HŕľśFLHQWO\ VLQFH WKH\ had a higher power output for the same level of effort. The research builds on a previous study which showed that drinking beetroot juice can boost stamina, allowing an individual to exercise for up to 16% longer.

How does it work?

Vegetables take in nitrate through their roots in the soil, which is crucial to their growth. The chemical nitrate is converted to a gas called nitric oxide in the mouth and after the digestion of nitrate containing vegetables. The gas relaxes and widens blood vessels, thus aiding blood Ă&#x20AC;RZ WR PXVFOHV EUDLQ DQG other organs. The vegetables reduce the amount of oxygen required by muscles, enabling them WR ZRUN PRUH HŕľśFLHQWO\ The science shows most EHQHÂżWV LQ KLJK LQWHQVLW\ exercise, typically lasting up to 40 minutes, however many athletes â&#x20AC;&#x153;feel the differenceâ&#x20AC;? with endurance WUDLQLQJ DOVR 7KH HŕľľHFW of these nitrate containing vegetables is most distinct 1-3 hours after consumpWLRQ EXW WKH EHQHÂżW LV VWLOO evident up to 24 hours afterwards.

Dietary Sources Beetroot naturally contains high levels of nitrate, which helps to relax and widen the blood vessels and thereby aid blood Ă&#x20AC;RZ $ GULQN RI 500ml of beetroot juice or two whole beetroots have EHHQ IRXQG EHQHÂżFLDO Recent studies have demonstrated that both single doses of beetroot juice prior to exercise and protocols of daily supplementation for 3-14 days are associated with a consistent enhancement of exercise economy (reduced oxygen cost of exercise). Many of the studies to date used concentrated smaller volume â&#x20AC;&#x153;shotsâ&#x20AC;? of beetroot juice e.g. Beet It or Go Beet, which are available in most health food stores.

Other good dietary sources of nitrate containing vegetables include; lettuce, spinach, celery and rocket.

In addition, leek, parsley, cabbage, turnips, carrots, EURFFROL DQG FDXOLĂ&#x20AC;RZHU contain slightly lower levels of the active compound.

Note Some scientists have raised concerns about the potential for unknown side HŕľľHFWV /DUJH DPRXQWV RI beet juice might not be suitable for those with abnormally low blood pressure. Beetroot juice, particularly in concentrated form and in larger doses, sometimes causes mild tummy discomfort, therefore individual tolerance should be established. The consumption of beetroot or beetroot juice may cause a temporary pink discoloration of urine and stools but this is a harmOHVV VLGH HŕľľHFW Âą \RX KDYH been forewarned! Since beets are high in oxalates, people who tend to produce oxalate kidney stones may prefer to avoid frequent consumption of beet juice.

In next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s editorial, I will be discussing the benHÂżWV RI EHHWURRW LQ UHODWLRQ to treating elevated blood pressure.

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Thirty years into thirty minutes

Less is more - Scandi style Ingaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eye On Design

in the shape of Nordic Noir.

Scandi fashion brands such as Cos & Other Stories and Acne are household names here now. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget our love DŕľľDLU ZLWK ,.($ ZLWK LWV Ă&#x20AC;DLU IRU DŕľľRUGDEOH DQG IXQFWLRQDO furniture.

The essence of Scandinavian style is pared back and simple.

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For all your home & interior tips ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S everywhere, from the pages of almost every interior magazine, fashion shoot and style guide.

Scandi style is creeping into every corner of our lives.

Firstly it was through television and crime novels

a black and white aesthetic together this colour scheme stands out in its simplicity. So bearing that in mind, a declutter is a must.

Strip your room back to basics to achieve a blank canvas. I know painting can be a pain, but

if you really want to commit to this style you should start with white and the occasional grey on a feature wall. Now as you know, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as just â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;white paintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; so choose a bright white or one veering towards a grey undertone.

Now that your foundation is right itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to look at furniture. Look at what you have and what needs to go. Anything with clean lines is workable.

Steer clear of anything too heavy or dated like old furniture, pelmets and velvet curtains.

Rely on throws and cushions to create added colour.

Scandinavians love geometric decor and soft furnishings. Look out for rugs, bedding, throws and cushions. Blues, pale greens and yellows work wonderfully

well. Another staple of Scandinavian interiors is black and white wall art.

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a map of a foreign city,black/white photography or graphic artwork,any of these ZLOO ÂżW 5 HVW WKH DUWZRUN DJDLQVW a wall ,along a shelf or hang in a cluster .

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget timber.

It will add warmth and an organic texture, maybe wooden stools or the popular timber and leather strap shelving. Timber cladding should be pale or painted white. $GG Ă&#x20AC;RRU ODPSV WDEOH ODPSV candle holders and lots of natural light.

Stick with simple modern and minimal. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the greenery to add style and remember - less is always more.

MODERN MINIMALISM: Scandinavians love geometric decor and soft furnishings. Look out for rugs, bedding, throws and cushions.

Blues, pale greens and yellows work wonderfully well.

I AM bad at maths. But this is an equation I learned from my numerate husband.

It might take you thirty minutes to do something. But it took you thirty years to learn to do it in thirty minutes.

One of my favourite poems is by James Fenton, called The Ideal, it states: A person should respect what he has been.

This is my past which I shall not discard.

This is the ideal.

This is hard.

He worked in warzones as an occasional reporter and KH KDV OHDUQHG VRPHWKLQJ IURP REVHUYLQJ FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW <RX can only remain yourself if you know who you are in GLɤFXOW VLWXDWLRQV Which is why I was keen to tell a new friend, a Waterford native who has taken his experience to the world and learned from this and brought it all back home DV D UHWXUQHG HPLJUDQW ZLWK D ORW WR RÉŁHU D UHFRYHULQJ economy, that he was way too humble with handling his talent, his knowledge and his acumen. And there is a big role and need for it.

I know. this is the Irish way. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell people you won the Nobel, just in case they think you are big headed.

I was praising his work. It KDV PDGH D GLÉŁHUHQFH WR D ORW â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not good to of people, including me. But he was dismissive. Because discount where he wears his talent like his favourite jeans. They are fayou have come miliar, like a second skin and from, what you invisible to him. But obvious to the observer.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good not to brag. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have learned.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; not good to discount where you have been, where you have come from, what you have learned.

I prefer Robert de Niro as a comedy actor to his method past, but he brings his methodical past to his current lightness of being, in roles such as The Intern, which he played with a measure of irony, an eye glint, that could only be woven through the character from his own personal experience.

He helps a hapless Anne Hathaway, playing as CEO of a new online venture, take her genius and translate it into belief. Working as her unpaid intern he assists a transformation she could not have achieved without his characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four decade experiences of working environments.

She is driven, cannot translate herself well, but has the passion that by his stage in life that has alchemised into a careful watching, a humour driven realisance that nothing matters much anyway, that self promotion comes through action, not bragging.

As the plot unfolds she realises her discomfort around him was to do with the fact he knew more, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear that medal on his lapel.

He just drove through her rudeness by parking his own car and waiting until she came to him.

I am going grey. Slowly. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pluck these out because I know I earned each one in an experience that makes me who I am. I came this way. If I do things in a heartbeat itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because I raised my heart rate extending myself in long working hours and dedicated service, to what I do and what I believe in. Those two things make me who I am.

I am not middle aged enough yet to not care what people think. I still get the secondary school shame at the rudeness of people: cashiers, motorists, employers. , GR QRW KDYH HQRXJK FRQÂżGHQFH EXW , KDYH FRQYLFtion. Because I came this way. And I learned this. It is not bragging to say you know something and where \RX OHDUQHG LW IURP )HHO QR JXLOW WKDW ZKDW \RX ÂżQG HDV\ DQRWKHU RQH ÂżQGV KDUG ,Q WKLUW\ \HDUV WKH\ ZLOO ÂżQG LW DV HDV\ DV \RX Wear your talent lightly. But know it is there. Like I said.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell people you won the Nobel, just in case they think you are big headed.

Just remember you won the fecking thing will you?

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Ford reveals all-new 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue engine; first in a new range of advanced Ford diesel engines delivers unrivalled package of fuel efficiency, performance and refinement Clean-sheet design reduces friction with innovations including an off-set crank, belt-in-oil and Ford’s first use of modular camshafts for a 13 per cent fuel efficiency improvement Ford’s first mirror-image inlet manifold and a lowinertia turbocharger with rocket engine materials help deliver more than 20 per cent more low-end torque; enhanced drivability helps commercial vehicle drivers effortlessly tackle challenging everyday driving scenarios Ford revealed the first new Ford EcoBlue advanced diesel engine that will offer optimised fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 and NOX emissions* for customers, using sophisticated technologies and innovative design.

Building on the industryleading performance and technology of Ford’s awardwinning EcoBoost petrol engines, Ford’s range of EcoBlue diesel engines will power the company’s future passenger cars and commercial vehicles with power outputs ranging from

100 PS to 240 PS. The four-cylinder 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue debuts in the new Transit and Transit Custom commercial vehicles, delivering an unrivalled package of fuel efficiency, performance and refinement.

Drivability is enhanced with 20 per cent more torque at 1,250 rpm compared with the outgoing equivalent power 2.2-litre TDCi diesel engine, helping commercial vehicle drivers effortlessly tackle challenging everyday driving scenarios such as creeping in traffic, or overtaking slower-moving vehicles. The new engine also delivers passenger car refinement to the commercial segment, reducing radiated noise by 4 decibels at idle.

“Ford’s EcoBoost created a new standard for petrol engines – smaller, more efficient with surprising performance. That same obsession to innovate for the customer is behind our new Ford EcoBlue diesel engine range,” said Jim Farley, chairman and CEO of Ford of Europe. “This new engine lifts fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 by over 10 per cent in Transit, part of Europe’s best-selling commercial vehicle lineup, lowering costs for our customers.”

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Developed by Ford engineering teams in the U.K. and Germany, the versatile all-new 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue engine initially will be offered with 105 PS, 130 PS and 170 PS in commercial vehicle applications. Capable of delivering more than 200 PS, the engine will later feature in Ford passenger cars alongside further new EcoBlue engines – including a 1.5-litre variant.

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