Thursday 28 January 2010
Wednesday 20 January 2010
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Monday 19 October 2009
Tuesday 13 October 2009
Sunday 11 October 2009
My Next Photo Exhibition!
Yep as usual I've left it to the last minute :)
These are the six new images I've chosen for the next Flickr Fatale Exhibition which opens tomorrow!!
The Flickr Fatale Photographic Exhibition will take place in County Library, Tallaght for two weeks beginning Monday 12th October ending on Saturday 24th October. If you are in Dublin we would love you to come along!
Admission is free.
Address: County Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
The Library is right beside the last Redline Luas Stop!
Opening Hours
Mon: 9.45 - 8.00
Tues: 9.45 - 8.00
Wed: 9.45 - 8.00
Thurs: 9.45 - 8.00
Fri: 9.45 - 4.30
Sat: 9.45 - 4.30
All the images will be available for purchase at a cost of €60 for a framed print :)
Friday 9 October 2009
Thursday 17 September 2009
Bailing Out
A short little clip of stop gap animation (only about 20 seconds long) of Scott and Dave Jumping, there's music on it so turn down the volume if you are in work :)
The Next Flickr Fatale Photo Exhibition
The next Flickr Fatale Photographic Exhibition will take place in County Library, Tallaght for two weeks beginning Monday 12th October and ending on Saturday 24th October. Admission is free.
Address:
County Library,
Library Square,
Tallaght,
Dublin 24.
Tel: 01 462 0073
Opening Hours
Mon: 9.45 - 8.00
Tues: 9.45 - 8.00
Wed: 9.45 - 8.00
Thurs: 9.45 - 8.00
Fri: 9.45 - 4.30
Sat: 9.45 - 4.30
Library email: talib@sdublincoco.ie
Map and Directions
The library can be reached by bus or by the LUAS.
The LUAS red line terminus is located on Blessington Road between the Square Shopping Centre and the rear of the County Library.
For routes, timetables and fares information see luas.ie
Any bus routes that go to Tallaght Hospital or to the Square Shopping Centre including 49, 49a, 50, 65, 75, 76, 77, 77a, 201 and 202.
Thursday 6 August 2009
Monday 13 July 2009
Wednesday 8 July 2009
The Launch of our new Website!
Our photo group have just launched our new website you can find us at www.flickrfatale.com.
Or if you prefer to Blog find us here http://flickrfatale.blogspot.com/ or on twitter at http://twitter.com/flickrfatale
Oh and you so have to see this! http://www.eternalmoonwalk.com/
Tuesday 7 July 2009
My First Photo Exhibition!
For the last few months I have been meeting up to take photos with a group of Girls I met on the Flickr Photo website. It's been great fun and now we have our first group exhibition coming up in Ballrowan Library for the whole month of August.
All images will be available to purchase for the very reasonible sum of €60 for a framed print. We would love you to come visit!
The Other Girls are here:
Elimare: www.flickr.com/photos/elimare/
Beanser: www.flickr.com/photos/beanser/
Elīna Diamante www.flickr.com/photos/elianphoto/
Michelle in Ireland: www.flickr.com/photos/finbarro/
Sunday 14 June 2009
Well Worth a Gander!
I just wanted to let you know about a group of very talented flickr photographers who are getting together (again) to put on their second photographic exibition. It's so worth a look! It will run from Tuesday the 23rd of June till 30th of June in Filmbase, Curve Street, Dublin see http://www.dublens.ie/ for more details.
Thursday 17 July 2008
Don't change what you eat, change how you eat it!
© Catherine MacBride 2008Digestive complaints and disorders are so common in our busy stressful lives, sometimes it is because of poor diet but very often it's down to poor eating habits. By changing how you eat you can make a big improvement in your general health, try these pointers out and see how you feel!
Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. Drink small amounts spread out through the day rather than all in one go. This will keep the body hydrated and improve the functioning of the digestive tract particularly the large intestine.
Eat in a comfortable and quiet atmosphere. It is very important to take your meals during a settled and pleasant time of the day when you are free from distractions.
Always sit down to eat. This relaxes the digestive system and allows you to focus on the process of eating. Even if it’s only a small snack sit down to eat.
Eat your meals at the same time each day. This will allow your body to get into a routine and also reduces the need to eat between meals.
Do not eat when you are upset. If you feel upset at meal times wait a little while until you feel calmer. When you are stressed or upset there is an increase in the production of acid in the stomach (HCL) and a slowing of normal stomach contractions. These acid rich secretions remain in the stomach longer than usual and cause irritation and discomfort.
Avoid overeating. You should eat to about three quarters your stomach capacity (approximately two handfuls). Eating beyond this point prevents normal stomach contractions. Three quarters is also the point that gives us a feeling of satisfaction without the sensation of over eating.
Do not drink while your eating. Many of us are in the habit of washing our food down with a drink before we have chewed it properly. This means we moisten the food with the drink instead of saliva. Therefore the start of the process of chemical digestion is not carried out properly.
Chew your food well. Chewing your food well gives your system a head start and can prevent indigestion and excess wind. Chew with your mouth closed. It is best to avoid talking while chewing.
Eat at a moderate pace. This will allow you to know when you have eaten enough without over eating; it also allows you to chew your food well. If you eat too quickly put your knife and fork down after each mouthful and don’t pick them up until that mouthful has been chewed and swallowed.
Avoid cold foods and iced drinks. Your stomach works best at body temperature. Cold foods slow down digestion. Warm cooked foods are the most readily digested.
Eat meals that are cooked from a variety of fresh ingredients. Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Choose unrefined organic produce whenever possible.
Take a few minutes to rest at the end of your meal. This allows the process of digestion to begin in an effortless way and can prevent heartburn and indigestion. Try not to bend over or lie down for an hour after eating, as this can increase the risk of heart burn and acid reflux.
Practise deep breathing. This can reduce stress levels and bring more energy to the digestive system. It also massages the internal organs and can reduce bloating and digestive discomfort.
Don’t eat in the three hours prior to bedtime. This can increase the risk of digestive discomfort and acid reflux; it can also put pressure on the heart.
Let me know how you get on!
Catherine
Congradulations!!!!
I just wanted to say a big HUGE well done to the Walmer College Diet and Nutrition class of 2007/08 who all passed their exams, Congradulations!!!
Catherine
Saturday 7 June 2008
Wednesday 7 May 2008
History on our doorstep!
© Catherine MacBride 2008
We had climbed Seefin Mountain (621m) in the Wicklow Mountain National Park up to the cairn on it's summit which is actually a Megalithic passage tomb.
Its hard to belief structures like this dot the Irish landscape and are are completely unmaintained (which is a shame) but there wasn't another soul around which made it rather special.
See http://mountainviews.ie/mv/index.php?mtnindex=397 for more details
Sunday 23 March 2008
Are you sitting comfortably?
Then let me begin, because believe it or not it could make all the difference!
Constipation is one of the most common disorders in the western world but one of a few things that still doesn’t make for polite dinner conversation (at least in most circles!). It’s not fussy about who it affects either, starting with the very young all the way up to old age.
Constipation can be hard to define but is generally accepted to be a reduction in the normal frequency of bowel movements a person has, with stools that are hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to pass.
Thankfully there are lots you can do to prevent and treat constipation.
Firstly make sure you are drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water a day. Keeping hydrated is very important in preventing and treating constipation. One of the main functions of the large intestine is to reabsorb water, turning waste from a liquid into a semi-solid. When dehydrated the body tries its best to get water from wherever possible. This includes dehydrating the contents of the bowel until stools are small and hard. If you don’t like the idea of your body using water extracted from your poo drink more water, (caffeinated drinks, such as tea and coffee, and alcohol don’t hydrate but actually act as diuretics making you pee more).
Stress tightens the bowel muscles and will definitely make constipation worse. It is important that you try to lower your stress levels; any of the lovely complementary therapies can work wonders!
Make sure your diet is high in fibre. Fibre acts like a sponge absorbing water, producing large stools that move easily through the large intestine. Choose soluble forms of fibre found in porridge, oatcakes and fruit and vegetables, as these will soften the faeces making it easier to pass. Eating large amounts of fibre, particularly bran based fibre without drinking water, will leave you trying to pass bran based poo, and that really doesn’t bear thinking about……….
The mineral magnesium is needed to control smooth muscle contractions, preventing constipation. Good food sources include pumpkin seeds, plain popcorn, mixed nuts (unroasted), rye crisp breads, peanut butter and sunflower seeds. Include at least one good magnesium food source daily.
Another important point is NOT to ignore the signals when you do need a bowel movement. Don’t be embarrassed to use the toilets in work or public toilets. Stopping yourself from going can make the symptoms of constipation worse. Does it really matter if someone possibly hears something?
Massage your stomach in a clockwise direction, start on the right and work in a circular motion, massaging at least twice daily. This can be enough to get things moving.
Practice some deep breathing exercises this will massage the digestive system and help prevent constipation.
Exercise is fantastic at getting things moving. My lovely Mother always sings the praises of exercise as a cure to almost everything (particularly jumping jacks for some strange reason) and when it comes to constipation she’s definitely right. Get moving to get things moving!
Give yourself a set time each day to use the toilet, choose a time when you won’t be disturbed. Sit on the loo even if you don’t feel the need to go. This will retrain your bowels although it may take two to three weeks to work. It’s important not to strain!
And finally change your position on the toilet, sitting comfortably is very, very important! Don’t sit forward, sit back and raise your feet above the level of your bottom. You will probably need to invest in a small stool (no pun intended) in order to do this. This relaxes the abdominal muscles allowing the contents of the bowel to pass without obstruction. This can be a huge factor in children’s constipation; sitting on the toilet with little legs dangling will get them absolutely nowhere.
If your constipation continues for more than a few days or contains blood or mucus please visit your GP.
©Catherine MacBride 2007.
Friday 4 January 2008
A Slightly Late Happy New Year!
Well I know it may be a little late, but today brought good news and a brighter outlook for a happy new year!
