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Over 300 ladies from all over Ireland gathered in the Conrad Hotel in Dublin city centre on Monday, 6th June before they embarked on the 10 kilometre route for the Flora Women's Mini Marathon. Geraldine Fitzgerald from Waterford lost her son 7 years ago to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome and has been a fantastic supporter of the charity CRY ever since. She runs the Mini Marathon for CRY every year with an ever expanding group of friends and relatives. Geraldine is pictured in the second row, second in from the right. Michael Greene, Chairman of the charity said, "We were delighted with the turn out at this year's mini marathon. Over 300 ladies from the length and breadth of the

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The changing needs of the older pet

As an animal gets older, their needs change, as they are increasingly prone to health issues such as obesity, impaired mobility and organ failure. When a pet is considered elderly varies between individuals, and between species and breed, e.g. cats over ten years of age. Some giant breeds of dog, e.g. St. Bernard, are considered old when they are older than six. Small breeds often age more slowly than large breeds.

Regular exercise remains vitally important as your pet ages. A common occurrence is that older dogs can keep going on long walks, but suffer joint pain, have difficulty rising and appear very tired that night or the next day. This means that more regular, shorter walks and exercise sessions, e.g. ball playing, will keep your pet healthy, mobile and at an appropriate weight without

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Stan Phillips Clairvoyant - Numerologist – Astrologer

Aries: March 21 – April 20

Even if you feel that life is a little sombre, you might be surprised and delighted at how swiftly the mood will shift as we approach high summer – yes, it is only just around the corner – and even though there isn't quite as much money as there was last year, at least you will have learned the value of what you actually possess. There is also the precious and special gift of friendship around you. And new life, as well.

Taurus: April 21 – May 21

Looking at the newspapers and all the dire news found within their pages can become a trifle frustrating, especially when we realise that there is little that can be done about anything. Perhaps it would better to move on and deal with issues

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By Bill Sones and Rich Sones, PhD

Q. Before people mastered the gifts of reading and writing and so couldn't "sign on the dotted line," what symbolic act did they use to enter into an agreement?

A. It was during the Middle Ages that a businesslike kiss was employed as a legal way to seal contracts and business agreements, says Sheril Kirshenbaum in "The Science of Kissing." Many illiterate men would draw an "X" on the line and kiss it to make it legal. This carried over into today's "X" symbolizing a kiss, as well as into the expression "sealed with a kiss." The kiss between a bride and groom was also viewed as marking a kind of legal business agreement, crystallizing all the responsibilities marriage entailed.

Q. Have you ever been inclined to read a dictionary from cover to cover? How long

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Biblical perspectives for living

PETER'S CALL

At the time of Jesus' birth, Israel was under the domination of the Roman Empire. Some Israelites were anticipating a deliverer sent by God to bring comfort to Israel (Luke 2:25, 38), and when Anna, a devout widow, learned of the birth of Jesus she eagerly told others that God's salvation had come.

But thirty years later, the Romans still

controlled the land. However, word started to spread of a prophet in the wilderness, a wild looking man dressed in camel's hair and eating locusts and wild honey (Mark 1:6). Crowds were flocking to hear the preaching of John, who boldly proclaimed the need for people to repent of their sins and prepare the way for the coming of the Lord (Mark 1:1-5).

Among those who came to hear John the Baptist preach was Andrew, a Galilean fisherman. Realising

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decision by Oxigen Environmental to withdraw their application for a licence to operate a waste transfer facility on Waterford City's North Wharf.

Cllr. Cummins stated "I have had numerous calls, emails and texts from residents across Waterford City on this issue since the story broke, all voicing their opposition to the proposed waste transfer facility and I welcome Oxigen Environmentalist prudent decision to withdraw their application".

Cllr. Cummins stated "With such

opposition from residents, the

wider business community and the entire body of elected representatives in Waterford City, across the political divide, it would have been madness for the company to proceed with their application. I believe there are plenty of suitable sites which Oxigen should now look at, none more so than Belview where Waterford City

Council's waste water treatment plant is located".

Cllr. Cummins concluded by

commending the Waterford City North representatives for their work

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Basking Shark

The Basking Shark is the largest fish that occurs in Irish and Waterford waters and the second largest fish in the world (the largest being the whale shark). It is easily recognised by its very large size (usually about 7.5m but may be as large as 12m – 40feet). This, and its habit of swimming close to the surface with its snout, first dorsal fin and tail-fin breaking the surface leads some to believe that this is two or three sharks swimming together. It feeds by filtering huge quantities of seawater through its five very large gill slits and trapping planktonic organisms on its gill rakers. These include zoo and phyto plankton of various kinds but also tiny crustaceans and jellyfish. The colour is greyish-brown to black with lighter mottling, the gills being bright red. They weigh between 3,500

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It's that time of year again where you want to do all you can to look your best in your swimsuit. The Kingfisher Club is offering some great tips to help you achieve that glowing beach body.

The Kingfisher offers all the ingredients you need for a fantastic beach body. So now there's absolutely no excuse for not putting them together and make that dream body a reality.

Free 6 Week Summer Body Plan

The Kingfisher has devised a free 6 week summer body plan for all new members that will help you lose inches in time for the summer season. Designed by their expert fitness team the plan will have you in tip top shape in time for the long summer months ahead.

The plan includes cardiovascular based workouts which are a great way to work off calories, the targeted resistance and strength

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Ardkeen Quality Food Store will host the Best of the South East's and indeed Irelands small local artisan producers on Waterford's South Quay as part of the The Tall Ships Waterford Festival.

From June 30th – July 2nd The Ardkeen Marquee will be located in the carpark on Coal Quay and with trading taking place for 10 hours each day there will be plenty of opportunity to meet the people who make, bake, smoke, grow and cook really great food.

Brunch might be Jane Russell's award winning straight sausages, maybe on Barron's Bread, spread with some relish from Janet Drew and an aromatic and spicy dish from Green Saffron for lunch. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a cookshop cake or nibble on some of Mella's Fudge. Pick up a pulled Pork Sandwich and Salad from T.J. Crowe before you head off to

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The Nutrition and Health Foundation (NHF) have welcomed the commencement of a public consultation to deliver a healthier Ireland, launched by Minister for Health Dr. James Reilly, and urged that obesity is a firm priority given the scale of this national disaster and the likely future impact on our already strained healthcare system. Obesity is a national epidemic that can only be solved if government, the food and drink industry and citizens work together for change.

Dr. Muireann Cullen, Manager of the NHF said "Obesity is no longer a personal tragedy – it is a challenge that threatens our society and our economy. This problem is getting worse amongst our children. Early data from the 'Growing up in Ireland' study indicates that a quarter of three year-old children are now overweight or obese. The most recent Department of Health and Children's

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TV series returns to our screens

Following the huge success of the first series which launched on TV3 last year, a second series of How Healthy are you? with Nutritional Therapist Elsa Jones, begins today, 22nd June. Elsa will be addressing Ireland's most sensitive and emotive health, lifestyle and nutritional issues and offering real and long-term solutions in this brand new 6 week series.

'How Healthy are you', which is filmed and produced in Ireland will tackle everything from child behavioural problems, depression and anxiety to weight issues, fad diets, infertility and ageing. The programme uses real life case studies and gives support, advice and solutions to viewers.

Episode One: Anxiety/Depression – the hidden epidemic

This episode explores the hidden epidemic of depression and anxiety in Ireland. One in four people suffer with anxiety while at any given time over 300,000 thousand people in

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Ongoing cutbacks by the HSE are preventing children with Juvenile Arthritis (JA) and their families from accessing vital ancillary health services such as rheumatology nurses, dieticians, pain-management specialists, psychologists and podiatrists. However an initiative by Arthritis Ireland in partnership with Abbott Ireland will allow parents an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of members of this multi-disciplinary team at an event in Dublin Zoo next month.

The 'Joint Adventure' workshop is an information and networking day designed for families affected by the chronic condition and aims to help fill the gap left by the collapse of services for children suffering from JA. The event will give families affected by JA a chance to interact with each other as well as with members of the

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Finding your true purpose and passion

Most of us are not quite clear about our purpose in life. Some of us are pre-occupied with worries, bills, responsibilities and work, or in some cases simply have too much idle time to give a single thought to what our purpose is. We are all born with a unique life purpose, but it is up to each of us to find that purpose.

A life of purpose is doing something that we enjoy. It is a gift to ourselves that we share out with others. Yet most people are unaware of their purpose, and may find themselves in a place right now where they are unhappy and disconnected. The question is, how do we align ourselves to find our true purpose in life?

First we must quieten down our overactive minds. This is best done in

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Welcome to 'Men's Health Corner',

a fortnightly men's health column brought to you

by Health Tutors Ireland. Each week we will be addressing issues aimed at empowering men to take control of their health.

Salt

According to research from Sweden men are consuming way too much salt for their own good – almost double the recommended daily allowance.

What is salt?

Salt is a commonly occurring mineral, the technical name of which is Sodium Chloride, it is generally 40% sodium and 60% chlorine. It is the sodium part of salt that is important - the body needs a certain amount of it to function properly, but it is extremely harmful in excess.

The human body needs Salt

Not only does salt help control your fluid balance, it also controls the way your muscles and nerves work. Our bodies automatically regulate how much salt, or sodium, there is present.

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The late night Boho Club at the Forum Lounge hosts 2 brilliant tribute nights over the coming weekends. First up this Saturday, 25th June, the Lounge transforms into Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club as the Beatles' Tribute returns. The show features a host of Waterford's most talented musicians, either as band members or in special guest slots, and the set list includes everything a Beatles fan could want, from early hits like "Drive My Car", "Help", "Ticket To Ride" and "Day Tripper", through to later classics like "Hey Jude", "Come Together", "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Get Back". Of course it always turns into one big singalong and don't forget your dancing shoes. Then on Saturday, 2nd July, Mad Ferritt's ''Oasis Tribute'' returns to the Lounge for a Tall Ships blow out. The lads sold out their debut gig at the

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