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The Sunshine Monthly Newsletter
March 2008 Vol. III Issue 3




In this Issue:


  1. This Month's Myspace Article
    MySpace Launching Political Careers?
    By Eric Hartwell
  2. Free Hotel Rooms Coupon
  3. Sperti Riviera Tanning Lamp Information
  4. Recognizing Symptoms of Depression
    By Juliann Longden
  5. Elvis Poster
  6. Spray Tanning: An Interesting and Intimate Experience!
    By Amy Cummings
  7. Norvell Spray Tan in a Can Information
  8. Some St. Patricks Day History
    By Gail Leino
  9. B and W Repair and Return Information
  10. Celtic Jewelry - A Beautiful Mystery Unraveled
    By Sam Serio
  11. Saint Pat's Antenna Ball
  12. Vitamin D Needs Higher in Winter
    By Kathy Nichols
  13. Click Bank e-Products
  14. The Benefits of Having a Home Tanning Bed
    By M.D. Stacener
  15. Solar Storm Home Tanning Bed Information
  16. St Patrick's Day Party Menu Ideas for a Rollicking St Patrick's Party
    By Gail Leino
  17. Visit Our Fun Pages
  18. St. Patrick's Day Fun
    By Angela Billings
  19. Winterbright SAD Lamp
  20. St. Patrick's Day Quotations
    By Danielle Hollister
  21. Over 300,000 Posters and Prints
  22. Who Was St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate His Life?
    By Niall Cinneide
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Free Hotel Room Coupon

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Coupon is good at about 90 vacation destinations. Now is the time to get ready for Spring vacation and it is never too early to plan your next vacation or holiday travel. The early bird almost always gets the best deal when it involves travel.




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Recognizing Symptoms of Depression
By Juliann Longden

Symptoms of depression can be easy to miss, at least initially. After about a week of constant symptoms, it should be fairly clear that the sufferer is not in a "funk," but is feeling depressed.

What is Depression?

Depression is an overwhelming feeling of sadness and hopelessness that the depression sufferer just can't take. Sometimes it's triggered by a sad event, such as a death in the family or a lost job. The person who goes through one of these traumatic experiences may start questioning the meaning of life. They also might start feeling worthless, especially if they've just lost their job. Sometimes, no one event triggers depression. A person who frequently suffers from depression may just get fall into a depression.

Other people get depressed when they don't see enough sun. This is called seasonal depression and isn't as severe as clinical depression. This type of depression can be treated by sitting under a sunlamp for 15 minutes a day.

So What are the Symptoms?

Symptoms vary. However, they usually start with sadness. The depressed person feels sad and usually can't explain why. They might also start withdrawing from their family and friends, declining offers to socialize and hang out. These two symptoms are harder to notice. Sometimes the depressed person as well as their family can chalk these symptoms up to tiredness. However, if they continue for more than a week, the person might be depressed.

Symptoms can include intense anxiety, sleeplessness and lack of motivation. One person suffering from depression might have trouble sleeping while another has trouble doing anything but sleeping. Appetite can also be affected by depression. Some people will eat more to fill up the hole they feel inside themselves. Others will stop eating all together, having no appetite for anything.

One of the most severe signs of depression is a feeling of complete hopelessness. This usually occurs when a person is in a deep depression. This is extremely dangerous because this is when depressed people start having thoughts of suicide. If you hear someone start making references to not wanting to be around anymore or not having any purpose in life, you need to get them help. Untreated symptoms of depression can become life threatening.

Learn more about depression by visiting Depression Answers. Learn everything you need to know from teenage depression to clinical depression symptoms.

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Elvis Presley Poster
"As His Mother Saw Him" by Frank Szasz

Elvis Presley Poster 'As His Mother Saw Him' by Frank Szasz

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This beautiful large size poster will soon become the center of your Elvis collection. Why? Because Elvis became the King through his love for his Mother. Unlike the advertising posters, this poster is a rare and true view of the reality of the King himself.

The Painter is Artist Frank V. Szasz (1926 - 1995.)
1982 Copyright number is VAu 36-978.

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Spray Tanning: An Interesting and Intimate Experience!
By Amy Cummings

As I have grown older (and bigger) I have come to a conclusion: Fat looks better dark! Therefore, as summer gets closer, I am getting antsy about wearing my shorts (let alone bathing suit!). With all the dangers associated with tanning beds, I decided to try a spray tan. If you have never had a spray tan, live vicariously through me and then decide!

Step One: Call to ahead to schedule appointment. Decide when to go based on the time the store is least busy (as if everyone wont know that the tan is fake).

Step Two: The “Tanning Technician” tells me to exfoliate and not use any lotions or make-up.

Step Three: Decide to bathe right before the appointment. Exfoliate.

Step Four: Get out of Tub.

Step Five: Realize you have major HAIR (down and around places that will get spray tanned) and get back in tub.

Step Six: Shave places you can’t see. Become impressed my ability to stretch and bend like a pretzel. Wonder if there is enough hair to donate to “Locks of Love.”

Step Seven: Wonder if what my two-year-old daughter just witnessed will scar her for life.

Step Eight: Go without lotion or make-up to the tanning salon (resist urge to itch immediate shaving burn and feel new "hairless backside."

Step Nine: Act like I am not uncomfortable as I strip down to my thong undies. Feel good about the decision to shave (places down there).

Step Ten: Put on silly shower cap.

Step Eleven: Attempt not to make eye contact with "spray tan lady," as the actual act of spraying someone else naked is awkward enough.

Step Twelve: Silently clap inside as she doesn't not ask me to "bend over" to spray actual butt crack (the white crack tan line doesn't bother me!).

Step Thirteen: Wonder if the “Tanning Technician” thinks stretch marks and veins on my backside is an actual map.

Step Fourteen: Pretend that you don't notice has she has to go over your butt cheeks about 5 times (whereas every other area took once).

Step Fifteen: Pretend it isn't awkward as you life up your legs to ensure no "bikini line" tan lines.

Step Sixteen: Let the stuff dry. Get board at the time it takes to dry and dance in the mirror with shower cap on after the tanning lady leaves the room.

Step Seventeen: Go out of the tanning room and pretend that tanning girl and I are probably married in some countries (considering the things she has seen!)

Step Eighteen: Replace all the tanning solutions back on the shelves that my two year old has taken down.

Step Nineteen: Remove "palm tree" tanning stickers from my daughter’s hair (and other body parts).

Step Twenty: Look in the mirror and think again, "Yes, even fat looks better tanned!"

Step Twenty-One: Looks fabulous with a spray tan without the risk of the sun!

Step Twenty-Two: Tell everyone what an experience I had and certainly encourage them to go through the same things I had to!

Amy Cummings is currently a stay-at-home mom who takes care of her two daughters. Amy is a special education teacher by trade. She created the "Knot Me" which helps eliminate knots and bald spots from riding in the car seat or stroller. They are available at http://www.theknotme.com. In addition, she has numerous “Mommy Inventions.”

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Norvell Ambersun Sunless Spray Can

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Great sunless solution in a spray for all skin types from fair to dark Self adjusting sunless spray to build a natural looking long lasting tan Nourishing solution w supple moisturizers, vitamins and antioxidants for skin health For all skin tones, fair to dark.

  • First shake can well then apply to the body part that you want to tan.
  • Aim the nozzle 6-8 inches away and spray in a constant sweeping motion.
  • After every few strokes re-shake the can to keep the pressure built up. This will allow for micro droplets to be sprayed evenly from the can.
  • Work one body section at a time until you have applied in all areas.
  • Next put the can down and rub in section with hands. (Gloves are recommended or use DHA stop to wash hands after application)
  • Apply product lightly the first day for light skin tones and apply another light spray the second day for best DHA color results.
  • Darker skin tones can also achieve a better result by spraying with a 2-day process but also can apply a bit heavier.
  • Cans: Application only: Spray each part of the body in sections and every few strokes shake the can to get best micro-misting performance.
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Some St. Patricks Day History
By Gail Leino

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular green holidays you can come across. This holiday came all the way from Ireland to celebrate, obviously, St. Patrick, the enemy of snakes everywhere. St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is accredited with the conversion of Ireland over to Christianity during the second half of the 5th century. This is an unofficial holiday that is quite popular in the U.S. The first celebration in the U.S was held in Boston on 1737 by the Charitable Irish Society, later it came to New York in 1766 when a Irish soldiers marched through the city.

However, it came to be this is still a popular festival and luckily very easy to theme. The main thing to know is that everything must be green. Chicago even went so far as to dye its river green in celebration. Gold is a secondary color, but is to be used very sparingly. Three and Four leaf clovers are the symbol of choice for St. Patrick’s day so of course anything with clovers on it will also add to the theme. Most people seem to think that alcohol is an integral part of the celebration so expect any adults to be asking for some, mainly beer.

There are many things you can purchase to enhance your celebration, but the main things you should include in any party are paper products, cups, plates, napkins, utensils, table clothes, all of these can be purchased in a disposable format to make cleaning much easier and usually they can have an Irish theme to them. Other things you can purchase include green top hats, themed stickers, Green glow sticks, bracelets, necklaces, mugs, and of course beer mug shaped sunglass for novelties sake. The real problem is knowing what not to get, though that is up to you to decide.

Mrs. Party... Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for St. Patricks Day party supplies and fun free educational party games She explains proper etiquette and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Shop has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free holiday printable games and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Party Themes to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or "just because" parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas.

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Celtic Jewelry - A Beautiful Mystery Unraveled
By Sam Serio

Celtic jewelry like the Celts themselves has a rich history and a proud tradition. Immensely beautiful with intricate Celtic symbols and delicate designs, Celtic cross jewelry, Celtic knot jewelry, and beautiful Claddaugh rings have been admired and desired for thousands of years.

Celtic Cross Jewelry

One of the most enduring, and coveted "gifts" of Celtic culture is jewelry featuring the Celtic Cross. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross by drawing a circle over a Latin cross.

For an Irish Catholic, the circle in the Celtic cross may be a symbol of eternity and the endlessness of God's love. It can even represent a halo emanating from Christ.

Some say the four "arms" of the Celtic Cross represent the elements (fire, earth, air, and water). Others believe the cross denotes the four directions of the compass, and still others feel it is a representation of human existence - mind, body, soul and heart.

Celtic Knots

The most distinguishing characteristic of Celtic knots is their intricate patterns and design…and the debate as to the meaning of those designs. While it is unquestionable that many of the ancient designs had some significance, those meanings changed from tribe to tribe and location to location.

Many believe that the intricate looping in knots was a way to keep out evil spirits. It is also generally accepted that the looping Celtic knot design denotes eternity and interconnectedness. Still, there is no definitive guide as to the meaning of Celtic knots which, adds, perhaps to their mystery and appeal.

Claddagh Rings

Named for the town of Claddagh near Galway in which they are said to have originated, Claddagh rings are beloved Celtic symbols of Irish culture and sentiment. Unlike other Celtic symbols, the meaning behind the Claddagh ring is well-documented. The Claddagh design has a heart (symbolizing love) topped by a crown (symbolizing loyalty) held in two hands (signifying friendship). The phrase that is usually associated with the giving of a Claddagh ring is "Let love and friendship reign."

It's not surprise that the Claddagh is a popular marriage band. In Celtic times, it was worn on the right hand with the heart turned outward to show that the wearer is unattached or with the heart turned inward to show he/she was "spoken for." If the Claddagh ring is worn on the left hand with the heart turned inward, it shows that two loves have been joined in marriage.

Celtic Then and Now

At one time, Celtic people could be found throughout Eastern and Central Europe, as well as in the British Isles, where the earliest examples of Celtic jewelry originate. The emergence of the powerful Roman Empire encroached on the lifestyle, traditions, and homeland of the Celts who were forced to move to abandon their homes and relocate in remote areas in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Cornwall in southern England.

Despite their hardships at the hands of the Romans, Celts endured, thrived…and continued to produce Celtic jewelry. The tradition has remained strong for centuries. Irish Celtic jewelry and Scottish Celtic jewelry have enjoyed a huge resurgence in their homelands and with "ex-pats" around the world, as people seek to rediscover and celebrate their cultural traditions.

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St Pat's Antenna Ball

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Here tis' a fine wearing of the green for display on your vehicle or on top of your favorite writing pencil,. Nothing the equal of being Irish - even if only one day per year. A fine Saint he was - driving all those snakes out of Ireland and building churches and things enough to be the Patron Saint of the Engineer. Dance and be merry, enjoy some green refreshments -- and display your fine St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Antenna Ball where 'ere ye be about. Here's wishin' you have a bit o’ the Irish luck come your way this whilst motoring around displaying this fine topper. Its color="Green" Antenna Ball Specs: Roughly 3 inches tall X 3 inches wide by 3/4 inches thick and words printed on one side only.

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Vitamin D Needs Higher in Winter
By Kathy Nichols

Sometimes we get lucky: even in the deep of winter we often have brilliant sunny days. These bright days can make us feel better, but even a sunny winter day won't help us catch up with our vitamin D needs.

It is estimated that over half the US population is deficient in vitamin D. The more we learn about it, the more we realize how important vitamin D is, and that we get less of it than we think. We call it a vitamin but it is actually a hormone. Vitamins and minerals are found in the foods we eat; our primary source of vitamin D is the sun. Only a few foods have it naturally, and even then in small amounts.

Our vitamin D needs are met by sun and supplements, and we get less from the sun than we previously thought. We don't get any vitamin D from the sun in winter if we live north of San Fransisco (or Atlanta) or south of Sydney (or Buenos Aires). This means that any vitamin D that we get now is coming in supplemental form. People between those latitudes get some, but reduced levels depending on the angle of the sun.

How much is enough? The old recommended level of 400 IU per day is too low. Although there is not an official new recommendation yet, most experts recommend getting at least 1000 IU of vitamin D each day. Add up whatever you get from multivitamins, calcium pills and milk or other fortified foods. If you get less than 1000 IU from those sources combined, consider taking a vitamin D supplement to make up the difference.

There are good reasons to make sure we get adequate amounts of vitamin D. Researchers have long noticed that in winter more people are diagnosed with (or have worse symptoms of) Multiple Sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. They think these diseases are worse in winter because our blood levels of vitamin D are lower. In winter the angle of the sun limits or eliminates (depending on our latitude) the amount of vitamin we are able to absorb.

We have known for a long time that vitamin D is necessary for bone growth and density. Newer research is linking it to muscle growth, immune function, inflammation and cancer. Studies have shown that when vitamin D is given to elderly women, they use protein better and build more muscle. This translates into more strength and balance for tasks such as walking faster and getting out of a chair with more ease. Because vitamin D moderates the factors leading to inflammation, it seems to have a positive impact on diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. It even appears to limit the ability of cancer cells to spread.

Convinced? There doesn't seem to be much of a down side for supplementing with vitamin D. We used to think that the upper limit for safety was 2,000 IU/day. Now studies indicate that you could get as much as 10,000 IU without harmful effects, however I don't think it is wise to take high doses without checking with your physician. Consider getting tested for vitamin D with your next round of lab work. A daily dose of 1000 IU is considered standard, but a higher dose could be recommended to correct a deficiency. Check with your physician to get tested and for the dose best for you.

Kathy Nichols is the Healthy Habits Coach. As a registered dietitian and certified life coach, Kathy helps people who are tired of diets and feeling guilty find a way of eating that is sustainable, healthy and enjoyable.

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The Benefits of Having a Home Tanning Bed
By M.D. Stacener

Many people wish to achieve that year-round tan, but for one reason or another, dislike the idea of visiting tanning salons. Perhaps it has to do with a busy schedule, or perhaps a person might prefer more privacy while they tan. For people who want the convenience of being able to tan whenever they wish in privacy, a home tanning bed is an interesting option.


What a Home Tanning Bed Requires

Before seriously looking into a home indoor tanning bed, there are several requirements to consider. These things include whether there is sufficient space in ones home for a home tanning bed, as well as the electrical and financial requirements of owning a home tanning bed.

A common problem is selecting a home tanning bed that is the right length, since many people end up buying one that is too small. In general, tanning beds are at least 6 feet long and will comfortably fit people who are 5’8” and under. However, for people who are taller than that, a home tanning bed that is 7 feet long would be the better choice.

If one owns a small apartment, chances are a home tanning bed will not be able to fit. These tanning beds are more suited for people with a room that can be specifically designated for that purpose. Home tanning beds can also be placed in the basement so that they are out of the way yet readily accessible. However, it is important to keep them securely shut when children are around as they may think they can play in them.

Home tanning beds run on electricity, but are not as complicated in that area as one might think. In fact, if one were to choose a simpler model of tanning bed, it would be the equivalent of powering a large lamp when it comes to electrical costs. However, to be on the safe side an electrician should check the designated power outlet.

Home tanning beds can be bought through various manufacturers, thus one should consult a local tanning salon for advice or search the internet for suitable websites. The price of owning a tanning bed is a large one, since the bed itself can cost several thousand dollars and the lamp bulbs will need to be replaced from time to time. However, for those who can afford it, a home tanning bed is indeed the most convenient way to tan.

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St Patrick's Day Party Menu Ideas for a Rollicking St Patrick's Party
By Gail Leino

St Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, is a day full of Irish customs. From green bread to Guinness, there are many items you can serve if you’re having a party. Here are a few ideas:

Most of the time, you will find an array of green items on the menu along with traditional Irish fare. Baked goods in particular lend themselves to being dyed green. To start off a menu you will need some traditional Irish beverages from Bailey’s Original Irish Cream to Irish coffee, and on to Irish Whisky. From the drinks you will move to Irish Breads including Irish Spice Bread, Irish Soda Bread, and Irish Wheaten Bread. The Irish dinners may include baked stuffed herring, Irish sausages, beef in Guinness, Irish stew and many other types of delicious food.

For a typical Irish stew you will need 2 pounds of lamb, 8 medium potatoes sliced and peeled, 3 Spanish onions, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 2 cups water, salt and pepper to taste. Like any stew you will combine the ingredients in to a large pot with water and cook about an hour and a half.

Irish Scones are another great addition to the menu. You will need 1 cup of flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ pound of butter softened, 2 ounces sugar, 1 egg, 2 ounces milk, and fruit or nuts to add to the scones. Mix the ingredients together with the dry goods mixed separately, and then added slowly to the egg mixture. Then place the scones in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at a temperature of 350 degrees, making sure the scones are light brown when they come out. Serve them with butter, cream, jelly, honey or marmalade.

Whatever you choose to serve on St Patrick’s Day, traditional yet simple food often works best. That way, instead of being caught up worrying about the catering, you’ll be kicking up your heels with your guests.

Mrs. Party... Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for St. Patrick's Day party supplies and fun party games. She explains proper etiquette and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Hut has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free holiday printable games and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Themes including Party Supplies to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or "just because" parties. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas.

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When they told us some Myspace folks were dropping in, we knew we had best provide some entertainment for our Myspace visitors. So, each month we post an article about Myspace to better inform our visitors, and we have some fun things to do as well.

While Myspace was originally about getting the word out to fans about celebrity and band gigs, Myspace has expanded into many other areas now. One thing that drives many Myspace folks is seeing how many friends they can gather. If that is your goal, give our train a day plan a try. Thanks.

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St. Patrick's Day Fun
By Angela Billings

Have a little "green" fun with the following activities your children are sure to enjoy.

Make Irish Toast - Simply get a piece of sliced bread and paint shamrocks on it using a new, clean small tipped paintbrush and water mixed with green food coloring. Then pop it in the toaster and serve when lightly browned.

Make Shamrock Pancakes - Use a heart cookie cutter and cut 3 hearts out of the cooked pancake and form in a shamrock shape.

Make construction paper shamrocks - Cut 3 heart shapes out and arrange them in the shamrock shape and glue on construction paper. It is said that St Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the concept of the Trinity; which refers to the combination of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This is said to be one reason for the strong association with St. Patrick's day and name.

Wear Green - This goes for parent and child.

Make Leprechaun Traps -give the children boxes, string, ribbons, tape, glue, sticks, wood and other craft materials to help them make a leprechaun trap have children set the traps before going to bed, then while they are sleeping you can leave gold wrapped chocolate coins or something else special in each childs trap.

Angela Billings is a stay at home wife and mother who publishes an online newsletter Home and Family Ezine. http://www.homeandfamilyezine.com

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The change in light exposure is the key to treating S.A.D. As your light exposure decreases in the fall and winter, the general consensus of the experts is that these changes in light exposure affect the body's natural rhythm and chemistry and induce Seasonal Affective Disorder. When S.A.D. lamp - Light Therapy Box is introduced, the majority of us will experience relief from S.A.D.

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St. Patrick's Day Quotations
By Danielle Hollister

  1. "It's not that the Irish are cynical. It's rather that they have a wonderful lack of respect for everything and everybody."
    -- Brendan Behan(1923-1964) - Irish dramatist, author

  2. "In order to find his equal, an Irishman is forced to talk to God."
    -- Stephen Braveheart

  3. "St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic."
    -- Adrienne Cook

  4. "When I die I want to decompose in a barrel of porter and have it served in all the pubs in Ireland."
    -- J. P. Dunleavy

  5. "This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever."
    -- Sigmund Freud (about the Irish)

  6. "There is an Irish way of paying compliments as though they were irresistible truths which makes what would otherwise be an impertinence delightful."
    -- Katherine Tynan Hinkson

  7. "You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was."
    -- Irish Proverb

  8. "The most beautiful music of all is the music of what happens."
    -- Irish Proverb

  9. "A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book."
    -- Irish Proverb

  10. "You never miss the water till the well has run dry."
    -- Irish Proverb

  11. "Half a loaf of bread is better than no bread at all."
    -- Irish Proverb

  12. "Remember even if you loose all, keep your good name; for if you loose that you are worthless."
    -- Irish Proverb

  13. "An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto one blade of grass to keep from falling off the earth."
    -- Irish Saying

  14. "Don't be breaking your shin on a stool that's not in your way."
    -- Irish Saying

  15. "Ireland is rich in literature that understands a soul's yearnings, and dancing that understands a happy heart."
    -- Margaret Jackson

  16. "Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat."
    -- Alex Levine

  17. "O Ireland isn't it grand you look--Like a bride in her rich adornin? And with all the pent-up love of my heart I bid you the top o' the mornin!"
    -- John Locke "The Exile's Return"

  18. "In Ireland the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs."
    -- Sir John Pentland Mahaffy

  19. "On she went, and her maiden smile In safety lighted her round the Green Isle; And blest forever was she who relied Upon Erin's honor and Erin's pride."
    -- Thomas Moore

  20. "When anyone asks me about the Irish character, I say look at the trees. Maimed, stark and misshapen, but ferociously tenacious."
    -- Edna O'Brien (1932– )

  21. "Why should Ireland be treated as a geographical fragment of England . . . Ireland is not a geographical fragment, but a nation."
    -- Charles Stewart Parnell (1846—1891)

  22. "Eternal is the fact that the human creature born in Ireland and brought up in its air is Irish. I have lived for twenty years in Ireland and for seventy-two in England; but the twenty came first, and in Britain I am still a foreigner and shall die one."
    -- George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950 )

  23. "There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting."
    -- John Millington Synge (1871–1909)

  24. "Anyone acquainted with Ireland knows that the morning of St. Patrick's Day consists of the night of the 17th of March flavored strongly with the morning of the 18th."
    -- Unknown

  25. "We . . . are no petty people. We are one of the great stocks of Europe. We are the people of Burke; we are the people of Swift, the people of Emmet, the people of Parnell. We have created most of the modern literature of this country. We have created the best of its political intelligence."
    -- W. B. Yeats (1865–1939) speech in the Irish Senate, June 11, 1925

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Who Was St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate His Life?
By Niall Cinneide

St. Patrick’s Day is known as a day of celebration and festivities, but very few people know the true story of St. Patrick and who he really is. By tradition, he is a patron saint of the Catholic religion because of the captivity that he went through, the time of solitude and his great faith, and eventually the number of people that were converted to know God through him. It is legend that he heard angels and they helped him in his decisions. All in all, he is known as the patron saint of good luck and blessings to the Catholics in that era up until the 21st century.

St. Patrick was a real live person born in the time around 400 AD in Roman Britian, when the British Isles were still under the domain of the Romans. He was born with the name Maewyn. His name wasn’t changed until he was in the monastery. His father was a soldier in the army, and Patrick also reports him to be a deacon, civil official, and a town councilor, who was a son of a Romano-British priest. The family was Christian, but they weren’t extremely religious, some historians even say Patrick was agnostic in his childhood.

According to his most famous work, the Confessio, Patrick was captured along with many others when his village was attacked, and he was taken to Ireland as a slave. Patrick was under the authority of a druid high priest and his family and here he learned the native Celtic language which he later used to communicate, and help those to be converted.

After 8 years in captivity, he escaped at the age of twenty-two, and legend has it that an angel directed him to spend twelve years in a monastery near Paris, France, where he adopted the name Patrick. It was during this time of captivity that Patrick found God and developed the habit of praying throughout the day to strengthen himself and to be closer to God. It is recorded in the Confessio that he would often pray up to 100 times a day. One night, while in the monastery, he said he heard many voices that were calling him back to Ireland to help the remaining slaves. At this time he was somewhere in his mid thirties and so he answered the callings. He became one of the first Christian missionaries in Ireland.

He was confident in the Lord, and he journeyed far and wide, baptizing and confirming with untiring zeal. Indeed, Patrick was successful at converting Ireland to christianity . And he even made important converts even among the royal families. For 20 years he had travelled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries, schools and churches, which would aid him in his conversions. He died on March 17th.

You can see how originally this was a Catholic holy day, but today St. Patrick's Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday. Or, rather, 'be Irish Day '. Speculation as to why this holiday is so popular could be the coming of spring that occurs within just a few days.

Niall Cinneide loves entertaining and celebrating St Patrick's Day. He publishes views, information and news about St Patricks Day at St Patricks Information.

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MySpace Launching Political Careers?
By Eric Hartwell

Presidents frequently pour massive amounts of money into their election campaigns- this is nothing new. What is new, however, is a new fad for the upcoming election- MySpace. Yes, the same social networking website that young teenagers use to communicate and make new friends. And why not? There is already for significant commercial potential on MySpace – internet marketers have found a place to gain massive traffic for their sites and reap the rewards in terms of monetization.

So why not launch political careers in this way? It makes sense if only someone can begin to harness the technology correctly.

In fact, the website has launched a special section on the site for elections. Most of the American Democrats have a MySpace page, and eagerly accept friend requests. On these pages, friends of the political candidates can see blogs, videos, and news on the election. But why choose MySpace? For one, it is one of the most highly trafficked websites on the internet.

Out of the candidates who opted to obtain a MySpace, Obama is the most popular with over 67,000 friends to boast- much more than the other candidates. The service politicians are taking advantage of also appeals to a younger audience- key in targeting a once before hard to persuade audience.

Through the years, MySpace has made many updates and changes- few expected something of this caliber. It will be interesting to see where this will go from here and whether or not the amount of ‘friends’ the politicians obtain positively correlate with votes.

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