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D-Lib Magazine
July/August 1998

ISSN 1082-9873

Directions for Defense Digital Libraries

Ronald L. Larsen
US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Arlington, Virginia USA

The role of the Department of Defense (DoD) has shifted dramatically in the 1990's. In the forty years prior to 1990, the DoD engaged in three domestic and seven foreign deployments. In contrast, the Department engaged in six domestic and 19 foreign deployments between 1990 and 1996, most of which were for peacetime activities such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. This represents a 16-fold increase in the rate of deployment. Whereas major deployments in the pre-1990 period occurred over substantial periods of time, allowing adequate time for preparation, the post-1990 deployments are characterized more by their rapid and transient nature. Analysts and planners face increasing demands to interpret rapidly unfolding situations and to construct alternative responses. The Department now speaks in terms of an "OODA" loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) and strives to increase the rate at which this loop can be traversed, in order to be more responsive to the increasing frequency and pace of events. Much of the activity conducted within the OODA loop is itself information intensive, for placing the specific task at hand within a regional or situational context amplifies the need for a timely, accurate, and comprehensive world view. Digital library technologies are critical to addressing these information intensive, time-critical situations effectively.

The 1990's has also witnessed the explosive growth of the World Wide Web (WWW), expanding dramatically the information which is accessible and potentially usable to analysts and strategists. But identifying, acquiring, and interpreting that information which is critical to understanding a particular event or situation in a timely manner, out of the sea of data of which the WWW is composed, poses enormous problems. This is a problem of major interest to the DoD. While an exponentially growing volume of information is potentially available to one with copious time and substantial diligence, DARPA's digital library research intends to make this information accessible and usable to those confronting difficult decisions without the luxury of time. This is, in large part, the motivation behind DARPA's Information Management (IM) program (

DARPA's Information Management Program

The IM program envisions digital libraries within a global information infrastructure, in which individuals and organizations can efficiently and effectively identify, assemble, correlate, manipulate, and disseminate information resources towards their problem-solving ends, regardless of the medium in which the information may exist. It makes no assumptions about commonality of language or discipline between problem solver and the information space, but, instead, provides tools to navigate and manipulate a multilingual, multidisciplinary world. It does assume, however, that task context, user values, and information provenance are critical elements in the information seeking process.

The IM program seeks major advances in acquiring and effectively using distributed information resources to provide the Defense analyst with a comprehensive ability to assess a rapidly changing situation. Its products are scalable, interoperable middleware:

The accelerating pace of world events coupled with the expansion of the WWW conspire to clarify the urgency of developing adaptive technology to rapidly acquire, filter, organize, and manipulate large collections of multimedia and active digital objects in a global distributed network to provide the ability to investigate and assess time-critical, multifaceted situations. DoD's information management requirements typically push the current boundaries by two orders of magnitude in quantitative parameters such as numbers of coordinated repositories, sizes of collections, sizes of objects, and timeliness of response. In addition, qualitative improvement is required in the creation, correlation, and manipulation of information from multiple disciplines and in multiple languages.

Directions and Challenges

The DARPA IM program is narrower and more sharply defined than related federal research programs with which it collaborates (e.g., NSF's Knowledge and Distributed Intelligence [KDI] program ( and Digital Libraries Initiative,

Phase 2 [DLI-2] program) and Digital Libraries Initiative, Phase 2 [DLI-2] program (

Today's information retrieval systems rely largely on indexing the text of documents. While this can be effective in bounded domains in which the usage and definition of words is shared, performance suffers when materials from multiple disciplines are represented in the same collection, or when disparate acquisition or selection policies are active. Rather than being the exception, however, this is typically the rule (especially, on the Web). Techniques for mapping between structured vocabularies begin to address this problem for disciplines which are fortunate enough to have a formalized vocabulary (

Techniques are needed that can look beyond the words, however, to the meaning and the concepts being expressed. Automated techniques for collection categorization are required, and some success has been recently reported using statistical approaches on large corpora (

Query languages and tools seek to identify materials in a given collection which are similar to the characteristics expressed in a given query. But these characteristics focus on the information artifact and have yet to consider non-bibliographic attributes which might serve to focus a search more tightly, such as types of individuals who have been reading specific material, the value they associated with it, and the paths they traversed to find it (

The navigational metaphor has become ubiquitous for information seeking in the network environment, but highly effective and facile tools for visualizing and navigating these complex information spaces remain to be fully developed. Incorporation of concept space and semantic category maps into visualization tools is a promising improvement. Concept spaces and semantic category maps are illustrative of statistically-based techniques to automatically analyze collections, to associate vocabulary with topics, to suggest bridging terms between clusters of documents, and to portray the clustered document space in a multidimensional, navigable space, enabling both high level abstraction and drill-down to specific documents. (The previously-identified URL for the Interspace project at the University of Illinois, [], provides more detail on these techniques.) Additional approaches, including alternatives to the navigational metaphor are needed.

Scalability and interoperability continue to be major challenges. The objective is to build scalable repository technology that supports the federation of thousands of repositories, presenting to the user a coherent collection consisting of millions of related items, and to do this rigorously across many disciplines. As the size and complexity of information objects increases, so also does the bandwidth required to utilize these objects. Real-time interactivity is required for the time-critical assessment of complex situations, pushing the bandwidth requirements yet higher. As this capability emerges, broadband interoperability becomes feasible, in which the user's inputs are no longer constrained to a few keystrokes, with the return channel carrying the high volume materials. Research is required to explore the nature of such broadband interoperability and the opportunities it brings to raise the effectiveness of the information user.

The analyst's attention has become the critical resource. The technological objective is to get the most out of the analyst's attention in the least amount of time by providing a powerful array of tools and automated facilities. The analyst's job, by definition, is to rapidly and effectively understand the full dimensions of an unfolding situation. Real-time correlation and manipulation of a broad array of information resources is critical to this task. Correlation of geographical information (e.g., maps and aerial imagery) with event-related materials (e.g., documents and news reports) is becoming increasingly important. The "GeoWorlds" project ( is integrating geographically-oriented digital library technology with scalable collection analysis to demonstrate this evolving approach to crisis management in a collaborative setting.

Deriving a comprehensive and accurate assessment of an international situation currently also draws heavily on the skills of translators and linguists. Translingual aids have the dual potential of enabling analysts to perform substantial filtering of multilingual information (thus relaxing their reliance on translators), while concurrently focussing the precious skills of translators on those tasks where their skills are essential.

It will come as little surprise to library professionals that the IM research agenda can be broadly structured into context- or task-independent repository-based functions and user- or usage-dependent analysis activities. This is, after all, largely the way libraries have traditionally divided their activities. The DARPA IM program further decomposes each of these two areas into three tracks:

Repository functions:

  • Registration and security provides the registration, access controls, and rights management facilities required to support Defense-related applications in an open network environment.

  • Classification and federation advances the capability to automate the acquisition, classification, and indexing of information resources among distributed repositories.

  • Distributed service assurance addresses the vital concerns of matching user interaction styles and needs to system performance capabilities. This work also pushes the boundaries of interactivity over broadband networks.

Analysis activities:

  • Semantic interoperability strives to extend the analyst's ability to interact with diverse information from distributed sources at the conceptual level.

  • Translingual interaction builds on recent successes in machine translation to provide the information user the facility for identifying and evaluating the relevance and value of foreign language materials to a particular query, without assuming the user has any proficiency in the foreign language.

  • Information visualization and filtering focusses on the development of improved tools for visualizing and navigating complex multidimensional information spaces, and on user-customizable value-oriented filters to rank information consistent with the context of the task being performed.

IM Program Objectives

Nine objectives quantitatively and qualitatively characterize the goals of the IM Program:

1. Advance the technologies supporting federated repositories from the present state, characterized by the Networked Computer Science Technical Reference Library (NCSTRL), in which more than a hundred independent repositories are federated using custom software, to a state where generic software is commonly available and supports thousands of distributed, federated repositories (

2. Enlarge the effective collection capacity of a typical repository from thousands to millions of digital objects, including scalable indexing, cataloging, search, and retrieval.

3. Support digital objects as large as 100 megabytes, and as small as 100 bytes.

4. Reduce response times for interaction with digital objects to sub-second levels, striving for 100 milliseconds, where possible. High duplex bandwidth coupled with low response time provides the opportunity to explore new modes of interacting with information, referred to here as broadband interoperability, in which the traditional query could be reconceived to include a much richer user and task context.

5. Expand the user's functional capabilities to interact with networked information from the present play and display facilities of the WWW, to the correlate and manipulate requirements of a sophisticated information user engaged in network-based research and problem solving.

6. Raise the level of interoperability among users and information repositories from a high dependence on syntax, structure and word choice, to a greater involvement of semantics, context, and concepts.

7. Extend search and filtering beyond bibliographic criteria, to include contextual criteria relating to the task and the user.

8. Reduce language as a barrier to identifying and evaluating relevant information resources by providing translingual services for query and information extraction.

9. Advance the deployed base of general purpose content extraction beyond forms and tagged document structures to include extraction of summary information (e.g., topics) from semi-structured information sources.

Perhaps one of the biggest mixed blessings confronting the Defense analyst is the reality that information resources are growing exponentially in number and size, and that they are increasingly coupled to accurate situation understanding and mission effectiveness.

The analyst's attention has become the critical resource. The objective of the DARPA Information Management program is to provide the technological capability to get the most out of the analyst's attention in the least amount of time. The Information Management program strives to broadly increase the Defense analyst's ability to work with a diverse and distributed array of information resources in order to understand and develop an appropriate response to time-critical, crisis-driven situations. In short, the program envisions the rigor and organization normally associated with a research library to be virtually rendered and extended in the networked world of distributed information.

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Peppercorn crusted turkey with a light white wine sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Difficulty: Easy

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Makes 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611.9
Total Carbs 0.3 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 0.1 g
Total Fat 13.3 g
Saturated Fat 4.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 4.0 g
Potassium 1428.7 mg
Protein 114.1 g
Sodium 641.8 mg
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Photography by Trevor Paulhus Daniel Vaughn used meals like this to become the only barbecue editor in the world.

The Maharishi of Meat

How lowly blogger Daniel Vaughn achieved barbecue transcendence and scored a book deal with Anthony Bourdain.

Daniel Vaughn sat on the patio of The Common Table, in Uptown, nursing a beer. It was a little after 5 on a Wednesday in March, and he’d just turned in his two weeks’ notice at the architecture firm where he worked so that he could take a new job. He would be taking a pay cut, but the title was amazing: barbecue editor for Texas Monthly. As far as anyone could tell, he is the only barbecue editor in the country, which probably means he’s the only one in the world.

Vaughn checked his iPhone to see if his wife, a woman who dislikes ribs and brisket, needed him to pick up anything on the way home. That’s when he saw an email from Anthony Bourdain. It was short, and Vaughn read it out loud: “Great first review. Here’s to many more.” Bourdain was referring to Vaughn’s first book, out this month, The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue. It’s part grail quest, part instruction manual, all beautifully photographed and illustrated, published under a new imprint run by Bourdain.

In less than five years, the 35-year-old Vaughn, a stocky, balding, polo-shirt-tucked-into-khakis guy, has gone from running a hobby blog about his meat-eating experiences to being perhaps the country’s foremost barbecue expert and exchanging emails with culinary rock stars.

It all started, really, with an email to Nancy Nichols, D Magazine’s dining editor. Back in 2009, when Vaughn’s blog wasn’t yet a year old, he asked Nichols if she would add Full Custom Gospel BBQ to the list of local blogs on D’s food site. “In true Nancy style,” Vaughn says, “she just copied and pasted my message to her, put it up on SideDish, and was like, ‘Hey, what do you think, SideDishers? Does he belong on the blog roll?’ And I was like, ‘Oh, great, thanks!’ ”

Support from Vaughn’s friends poured in. One commenter stood out, though, a man Vaughn knew of but had never met—Jay Jerrier. Today, Jerrier owns two locations of Cane Rosso and the soon-to-open Zoli’s in Oak Cliff. But at the time, he’d recently quit his day job to lug around a mobile oven and cook Neapolitan pizzas at wine bars and chocolate shops. A full year after Jerrier posted his supportive comment, Vaughn finally met him at one such pop-up pizza parlor.

“I got these koozies printed up with the label of my blog on there, and I went up to Chocolate Angel Too, where Jay was setting up,” Vaughn says. “I showed up to meet Jay, say hi to him, give him a koozie, tell him thanks for his support on the blog, and pick up a couple of pizzas. And then this guy standing next to me asked, ‘Hey, are you that barbecue guy?’ ”

In D Magazine’s February 2010 cover story, then-blogger Daniel Vaughn named Off the Bone BBQ the best in North Texas. Photography by Kevin Marple

Next to Vaughn stood David Hale Smith, a literary agent who made it a Friday night routine to take his family to Jerrier’s mobile restaurant. A few months earlier, Smith had clipped out a short Dallas Morning News profile of Vaughn and stuck it in his briefcase so that he could email Vaughn later. Months passed, and Smith never got around to it. Then fate, a friend to the forgetful, intervened.
Vaughn was at first a little weirded out by the eager stranger, but Smith explained that he owned DHS Literary and that he’d been meaning to contact Vaughn after reading about him in the paper. Vaughn was wary but agreed to meet Smith at Baker’s Ribs the following Monday. One meal couldn’t hurt. He was right; they hit it off. Vaughn even gave Smith a souvenir koozie.

“That was our first date,” Vaughn says. “He didn’t put out.”

It took Vaughn an additional 18 months to get his book proposal together and recruit photographer Nicholas McWhirter for the project. By then, Smith had merged his firm with InkWell, a literary management company based in New York City. A new colleague of Smith’s represented Anthony Bourdain, the man whose television career was launched by his book Kitchen Confidential. Bourdain had recently gotten his own line of books for Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Here’s where Smith’s and Vaughn’s stories diverge. Smith says he showed the proposal to Bourdain, who loved it, and the deal was pretty much signed before Bourdain came to Dallas for a speaking engagement. Vaughn, on the other hand, says his agent told him not to get too excited, there wasn’t a guarantee he had a deal, and he shouldn’t quit his job.

The night of Bourdain’s talk at the Majestic Theatre happened to be Game 6 of the 2011 World Series. Vaughn stood nervously in the VIP book-signing line after Bourdain’s gig, clutching the proposal Smith had told him to bring. “I didn’t know if he was going to know who I was,” Vaughn says. When he introduced himself to Bourdain and gave him the proposal, Vaughn says he was shocked to hear Bourdain say, “Oh, yeah, that? I’ve got a black-and-white copy already in my bag. Been looking at it on my way here. Don’t worry. We’ll be doing business together.”

That night, the Rangers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, while Daniel Vaughn’s meat-filled dreams came true. “I was just like, ‘Holy shit. This is incredible,’ ” Vaughn says. “It was a pretty momentous evening.”


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Suburban happy hour kings cultivate new customer relationship strategies

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Direct marketing plays a major role in the consumer outreach efforts of competitive brands Chili's and TGI Friday's. When consumers visit the websites of both Chili's and TGI Friday's, they're immediately greeted by offers to join the brands' e-mail clubs and loyalty programs.

Although many casual dining restaurant chains have loyalty pro-grams, TGI Friday's “Give Me More Stripes” initiative sets it apart from competitors, say industry experts.

The program, promoted heavily in store and on the brand's web-site, offers consumers points for every dollar spent, preview opportunities for new menu items and exclusive tastings, and special discounts and coupons. Members also get a free appetizer or dessert for signing up, and free dessert on their birthdays. The brand also gives consumers points toward free menu items for spending certain amounts of money.

“From the loyalty perspective, there is a very clear standout with what TGI Friday's is doing with the Give Me More Stripes program,” says Kelly Hlavinka, managing partner at loyalty consultancy Colloquy. “It's a holistic program, it's very well branded, and it really reinforces the Friday's theme and the vibe that they want to associate with the restaurant. After you spend $100, you get about $8 back for dessert, and that in the world of loyalty is very generous,” Hlavinka says. “They also do some nice perks, which is very important for a younger
demographic, such as allowing them to jump the line or a free dessert. We've seen from our research that's very important.”

Chili's is also active in the loyalty and couponing space, and the brand integrates its loyalty strategies well with its e-mail marketing initiatives, according to experts. Consumers who sign up for the e-mail club get free chips and queso at their next visit, and the brand also allows them to opt in for mobile alerts.

Chili's also recently distributed e-mails promoting its holiday specials. The restaurant chain posted a different holiday special each day from December 6 through December 24 on its website, and it reminded consumers about the discounts using e-mail messages. Chili's also adds its brand to merchandise, which is available for purchase on the chain's website. Consumers can order food through the portal as well.

“[Chili's is] doing things that appear to try to cultivate loyalty and get repeat visits. They have an e-mail club that gives someone who joins a free order of chips and queso, and they have promotional specials on Foursquare that they announced earlier this year,” Hlavinka says. “They have taken a very different approach in that their loyalty program is not as strong to me because it doesn't have the same holistic approach and continuity as Give Me More Stripes. It appears to be driving traffic, but I don't know how well it will drive
loyalty to Chili's.”

Neither Chili's nor TGI Friday's responded to numerous Direct Marketing News' requests for comment on this story.

Chili's, though, is ahead of TGI Friday's — and many other brands — in terms of incorporating location-based social media marketing to its promotional mix. In July, the chain began offering Foursquare members free orders of chips and salsa for checking in at Chili's locations. The program also alerted people in the vicinity of a Chili's restaurant that the giveaway was going on, helping to attract custumers to their locations.

TGI Friday's, meanwhile, launched a Foursquare initiative in the UK to reach 18- to 35-year-olds and individual lo-cations have conducted Foursquare initiatives in the US for alcoholic beverage promotions, according to media reports. Jeff Hilimire, chief digital officer at digital agency Engauge, says Chili's is the clear leader of the two in social and mobile media. “It's not even close.”

“The fact that Chili's has an iPhone app — and it's a pretty extensive app — shows that,” he says.

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Barnes &, Amazon in Free-Shipping War

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Seeking to ramp up order volumes, the Internet's leading booksellers are now battling over free-shipping.

Barnes & Inc., New York, announced yesterday it would offer free shipping on consumer or corporate orders of two items or more. Rival introduced a similar enticement only a few days before.

The Barnes & offer applies to products bought across all categories, including books, CDs, videos and DVDs, magazine and eBooks. Orders will be shipped through standard ground transportation to all 50 states.

In addition, the bookseller has reduced shipping rates for single-item orders. For instance, shipping costs via standard delivery for one book or video is $3.48 and for a CD, tape or DVD is $1.98.

Marie Toulantis, president of Barnes &, said the offer was meant to simplify the order process for consumers confused by shipping charges.

Barnes &'s offer, Toulantis added, differed from Amazon's in that her company did not reduce discounts on certain products and then offer free shipping.

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The Tap Dance category references sites about all aspects of tap dancing including tap dance history, events, audio and video of tap, discussion of tap dance. Quick Definition of Tap Dance - Tap dancing is a form of artistic expression that uses the foot (wearing special tap shoes with metal on the bottom) as a percussive instrument.

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Alberto Agüero
Tap dancer and teacher in Argentina.
Alfred Desio
Inventor of Tap-Tronics, a system that allows a tap dancer to play electronic instruments using the sound of the taps as a source.
American Tap Dance Foundation (ADTF)
A non-profit dance company founded by Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag, and the late Charles ‘Honi’ Coles. Sponsors performances, educational programs, history and archival projects as well as film and lecture series.
Film starring Savion Glover as a tap-dancing street artist.
Bay Area Rhythm Tap Company
Tap company directed by Debbie Sternbach includes photos, videos, bios, classes, and performances.
Buster Cooper - Tap Dancer & Choreographer
Graded tap technique videos to aid teachers and students at home and in the classroom, offered by Buster Cooper. Includes bio, photographs, and ordering information.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP)
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project sustains and advances tap and contemporary percussive dance as recognized art forms through year-round concert presentations, educational forums, the oldest annual tap festival in the world, and community outreach.
Chicago Tap Theatre
CTT's mission is to preserve, promote and make tap accessible to a broad spectrum of people through story-based shows and innovative presentation, educate. Includes info and pictures.
Cintia Chamecki
Offers a performance calendar, biography, pictures, videos, and press clips.
Discussion forum with multiple sub-categories for tap.
Heather Cornell and Manhattan Tap
Touring tap ensemble headed by Heather Cornell. The Group holds an intensive, residencies, and workshops. Includes history of the group, and show calendar.
International Tap Association
Tap advocacy organization offering events, news, calendars, Who's Who in Tap, filmography, history, and links.
Ira Bernstein - Ten Toe Percussion
Percussive step dancer Ira Bernstein's site offers a bio, video clips, calendar of events, programs and formats, photos, and merchandise.
Isabelles Academy of Tap
Tap classes for adults and children from beginners to advanced, based in Melbourne Ausralia
Jay Fagan
Promotional website for Jay Fagan, tap choreographer, teacher and Las Vegas performder.
Jazz Tap Center
Production office and Tap School, originally from Tel-Aviv, Israel - but now based and operating from New York City - USA. Produces tap dance performances, master classes, workshops, and festivals.
Johnson and Peters Tap Dance
Johnson and Peters are tap dance artists with national and International credits. They offer free-lance choreography and performances and operate Johnson and Peters Tap Dance Studio located in Seattle, WA. Includes class schedule and event calendar.
Just Tap
Tap dance merchandise including special professional tap shoe.
Maui Tap Experience
Hawaiian Islands International Tap Festival. Includes dates, teacher list and ticket information.
Michael Shoehorn Conley
Contains writings about tap and electronic tap, sound clips, photos, links, press and public performance schedule.
Michelle Dorrance
Teacher, choreographer and performer throughout the US and abroad.
Music Works
Music and videos for learning tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop.
NY Tap
Information about special events, a tap extravaganza, outdoor shows, and a young people's conference, all in New York.
Offjazz Dance World
Contains multiple tap resources including video clips, tap history, tap star profiles, terminology, workshops, and tap links.
Roxane Butterfly and Djellabah Groove
Tap Dancer/poet Roxane Butterfly and her new show called "Djellabah Groove." The show is a combination of tap, visuals, spoken word and live music.
Shinichi Matsumoto's Tap Wonderland
Shinichi Matsumoto's Tap Wonderland is a collector's online museum featuring tap dance recordings, books, video and memorabilia. The site offers a window into the Tap scene in Japan.
Swinging Night of Tap
Tap Dance show directed by Birda Ringstand held in Decatur, GA. Includes show times and ticket information.
Tap Boston
General information about tap in Boston, including classes and events.
Tap City: The New York City Tap Festival
Annual tap dance festival in New York City that offers master classes, training programs, premiere performances, city-wide events, International Tap Dance Hall of Fame, Tap Preservation, Tap Teacher and Hoofer Awards, and daily Tap Talks/Tap Film screenings.
Tap Dance Festival for Youth
Michigan based workshops for beginners through advanced and seniors including tap olympics.
Tap Dance Man
Terrence "Taps" information, events, photos, and blog.
Tap Dogs
Site for tap show created by Dein Perry. Includes story, photo gallery, and ticket information.
Tap Kids
Summer Tap program including classes and a performance as well as a chance to work with the cast and creators of the national touring show “Tap Kids.”
Tap Overload Dance Company
Tap ensemble based in Orange County, CA under the direction of Mindy Millard. Includes information, pictures, and videos.
Third Coast Rhythm Project
Tap Festival in san Antonio including classes, courses, panel discussion, Tap Off, and concert.
Tony Waag
General information about Tony Waag including his role as Executive Producer of Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival, and many other contributions to the art of tap.
United Taps
Offers a video dictionary, syllabus, combinations, choreography, music, notation, and links.
Vance's Fantastic Tap Dance Dictionary
A glossary of tap dance terms, including names of steps and combinations, and descriptions of the movements. There is an extended history of tap, as well as video clips and information about Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
West Coast Tap Dance Collective
Non-profit group hosts monthly tap jams, annual tap dance day celebrations, and performances.

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License Plates & Placards in Iowa

SUMMARY: Iowa License Plates

If you live in Iowa, you'll need license plate on your vehicle. You can apply for Iowa license plates by registering your vehicle in person with the IA MVD. To keep your plates valid, you'll need to renew your plates by renewing your vehicle registration. If your plates are missing or damaged, license plate replacements can be ordered in person or by mail. If you sell your vehicle, you may be to transfer your plates.

Read below for more information about Iowa license plates and tags.

Looking for personalization and specialty plate options? Get complete details on our Special License Plate and Special Plate Applications pages.

Applying for disabled parking? See our Disability Placards and Plates in Iowa page for application information.

Types of Iowa License Plates

The Iowa Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) issues license plates for vehicles. The standard Iowa license plate has a blue and white background with black lettering.

Most vehicles in Iowa are required to have a license plate on the front and another on the back. Some vehicles, such as motorcycles, only need a rear plate.

License plates also have decals that show the plate's expiration date.

The IA MVD offers a range of special license plates, including vanity plates and organizational plates.

For more information about these plates, see our Types of IA Specialty Plates page. For application details, see our Special Plates Application page.

The MVD also issues disabled parking license plates. Learn more about these plates and how to apply on our Disability Plates and Placards page.

Temporary Tags

In Iowa, vehicle dealers can give out a temporary plate that says "Registration applied for." This temporary tag is good for 45 days and CANNOT be extended.

If you buy a car in a private sale, you can get a temporary permit valid for 30 days from your IA county treasurer. The permit is $25.

Instead of the temporary permit, you can:

  • Transfer your plates to the vehicle.
  • Drive for up to 30 days without registering the vehicle in your name IF the vehicle's current registration is valid.
    • You must keep a bill of sale and the vehicle title in the car.

Apply for License Plates in IA

You'll apply for your Iowa license plates as part of the vehicle registration process.

You must register your vehicle:

  • Within 30 days of moving to IA.
  • Within 30 days of buying a car.

If you buy a car from a dealership, they'll usually handle the registration for you.

Learn more about registering a car in Iowa on our Vehicle Registration page.

Renew Vehicle Tags

You'll need to renew your tags by renewing your Iowa vehicle registration. You should receive a renewal notice before the sticker on your license plate expires.

You can renew your registration online, by mail, or in person. When you renew, you'll get a new expiration sticker to put over the old one.

You'll find more information on our Registration Renewal in Iowa page.

Replace License Plates

If your license plates are lost or stolen, or if they're too damaged to read, you can get new ones in person at your county treasurer's office. You'll need to take:

  • Any remaining plates.
  • $5 replacement fee.

If your expiration sticker is damaged or missing, you can get a replacement from a county treasurer's office. You'll need:

  • Your vehicle registration card.
  • Applicable fees. Contact your county registrar for fees.

Transfer & Surrender IA Tags

If you sell your car and buy a new one, you can transfer your license plates as long as you buy the new car within 30 days of selling the old one. You'll complete the transfer when you register the car.

You must surrender your tags if you:

  • Do not transfer them.
  • Move to another state.

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Dr. Giles Christopher Simpson - NPI #1316927155

Emergency Medicine Doctor located in Maywood, IL

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Dr. Giles Christopher Simpson is a male Emergency Medicine Doctor (taxonomy code 207P00000X) located in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Giles Christopher Simpson primarily specializes in Emergency Medicine but also specializes in and Surgery. Dr. Giles Christopher Simpson's NPI Number is #1316927155 and has been listed in the NPI registry for 10 years. Dr. Giles Christopher Simpson's practice location is listed as: 2160 S First Ave Ems Bldg. Rm. 2700 Maywood, IL 60153 and can be reached via phone at (708) 327-2700.

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Maywood, IL 60153
 Gender M
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Hunterdon Medical Center - NPI #1417366626

Family Medicine Doctor located in Branchburg, NJ

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Hunterdon Medical Center is a Family Medicine Doctor (taxonomy code 207Q00000X) located in Branchburg, New Jersey. Hunterdon Medical Center's NPI Number is #1417366626 and has been listed in the NPI registry for 2 years. Hunterdon Medical Center's practice location is listed as: 3461 Route 22 Branchburg, NJ 08876-6021 and can be reached via phone at (908) 534-6271.

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Saint Elizabeth's Hospital - NPI #1407067978

General Acute Care Hospital located in Belleville, IL

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Saint Elizabeth's Hospital is a General Acute Care Hospital (taxonomy code 282N00000X) located in Belleville, Illinois. Saint Elizabeth's Hospital's NPI Number is #1407067978 and has been listed in the NPI registry for 9 years. Saint Elizabeth's Hospital's practice location is listed as: 211 S 3Rd St Belleville, IL 62220-1915 and can be reached via phone at (618) 234-2120.

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The taxonomy code for Saint Elizabeth's Hospital's main specialty, General Acute Care Hospital, is 282N00000X. An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.

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 Gender N/A
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Dr. Amy H Parminder - NPI #1215923982

Ophthalmologist located in Brighton, MA

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Dr. Amy H Parminder is a female Ophthalmologist (taxonomy code 207W00000X) located in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Amy H Parminder's NPI Number is #1215923982 and has been listed in the NPI registry for 11 years. Dr. Amy H Parminder's practice location is listed as: 11 Nevins Street Ste 205 Brighton, MA 02135-3503 and can be reached via phone at (617) 783-5050.

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Brighton, MA 02135-3503
 Gender F
 Website Not provided
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ICANN logoThe results of a lengthy community consultation to improve institutional confidence in ICANN have been published today for discussion at the Mexico City meeting.

The draft Implementation Plan for Improving Institutional Confidence [PDF, 468K] has been produced by the President’s Strategy Committee and follows extensive research, analysis, deliberation and consultation with the global Internet community.

Following two public comment periods, public sessions at the Paris and Cairo ICANN meetings, and a further five regional consultations in Montevideo, Christchurch, Geneva, Washington DC and Dakar, the Implementation Plan contains 18 detailed recommendations and accompanying materials that respond to community requests for more detailed information about internationalization.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Lots of Updates!

Hello Friends!

Wow, I can't believe it's almost been a year since my last blog's been quite a year so I guess I need to bring everyone up to speed!

First of all, we moved! My DH received a promotion with his job and we have relocated to the Greater Atlanta area - talk about a big change from Jacksonville! So far we like it a lot, but of course we miss our friends and being so close to the beach.

I was lucky enough to be able to keep my job and am now working from home and let me tell you that is a much different experience. I like it, but it takes a lot of personal discipline :)

The biggest news I have is that I have finally taken the plunge and have started an events business! I looked back on this post from two years ago and it makes me proud to be able to tell y'all that I did what I said I was going to do.

I couldn't have made this final step without the support and encouragement given by my friends, family and of course my blogging community. So, I hope you'll join me at my new home on the internet -- --.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

What can I say about my absence from blogging? I will say that in the past my level of blogging was directly proportional to my happiness with my job. If I was unhappy blogging increased. If I was thriving blogging decreased.

I'm in a current state of happiness and I've thrown myself into my work and at home things are fun and fast paced so I guess when the opportunity presents itself to dedicate to blog time I've chosen to do other things.

So, why am I blogging today? Well for one, my DH bought a new computer this weekend and I wanted to test it out. Our new and beautiful iMac is a dream! We were PC/Android people for the longest time, but we joined the Apple entourage late last year and we're not looking back.

I guess the other reason is, I'm starting to miss blogging. I miss my blog friends. I miss the act of spilling my inner most thoughts out through the interwebs. I miss feeling like I can identify myself as a blogger. We are an interesting group, bloggers.

That's all. I guess I felt a desire to give an update on my absence. I miss the kinship and I feel woefully behind on what's going on with the rest of you. I hope all is well my friends.

Until next time, whenever that might be.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Excitement (Or, Why I am a Nerd)

I flatter myself to think that there are at least a few of you that look forward to a new post on this blog and that the tens of you that do anticipate said posts have noticed a bit of a drought on the old blog these days.

Well never fear! I have found the answer to my writer's block whilst perusing anthropologie last week. Behold! A brilliant book called: "642 Things to Write About"!

I have to say it was very exciting for me when I ran across it and started flipping through the topics and thought about how long this book alone will provide me with material! Here are a few of my favorite topics so far:

  • Where would you be now if you had married your first love?
  • Put your character in the dark. See what happens.
  • Write a bathroom wall limerick.
  • You are a pirate. Describe your perfect day.
And so on :)

Get ready for some inspired posts people!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

2,190 Days

My darling DH and I celebrated six years of marriage this past Sunday. SIX YEARS. Where in the world did time go? I guess time flies when you're having fun?

Normally we go on vacation each year since we got married on Memorial Day weekend, but this year we're in money saving mode so we kept it simple and went home to visit family and friends. We celebrated our actual anniversary by getting all dolled up (well I got dolled up) and went to a fancy dinner at The Capital Grille.

If you will rotate your head 45 degrees you can see how the table was set up when we arrived. There were confetti hearts and a rose on the table with a note signed by the Chef and all the staff working in the restaurant that day.
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Additionally we were offered a complimentary champagne toast which we graciously accepted and subsequently enjoyed! Our server asked if she could take our photo and came back a few minutes later with a printed copy in a paper frame commemorating our celebration. Dinner was delicious and they surprised us again with gratis creme brulee!

I would hands down recommend The Capital Grille to anyone celebrating a special occasion, they treated us like family and we sincerely enjoyed our anniversary feast!

All in all it was a pretty great anniversary - we toasted to our shared year and got ready to embrace the next one :)

How do you celebrate your anniversary?

Friday, May 25, 2012

Book Club Friday: Fifty Shades

I'll admit it. I jumped on the bandwagon. I waffled back and forth about whether I should read the Fifty Shades of Grey series that just suddenly popped up all over the blogosphere. I read reviews. I read news articles. And then I took the plunge.

And within four days I had read all three books.

Yeah. Once I picked up those books I couldn't keep myself from devouring them. Ok, I know what you're thinking about my reading them. I'll say that as a blogger there really wasn't ever the option for me NOT to read them because all my buds were discussing them! I wanted to be part of the crowd!

What I didn't expect was how much I would really enjoy the story. Don't get me wrong, the sex is steamy and Lord knows there's a lot of it. A lot. More than humanly possible. Direct Quote from Mrs. Monologues: "How does she not have a bladder infection??" But what kept me coming back for more was the relationship between Ana and Christian. He with his sketchy past and his flawed self worth and watching her blossom and evolve to become the person he needed to drag him out of his destructive cycle. There was also a lot of humor in the books and I love it when an author can weave humor into a serious story line.

Well, the caveat to this review is that the books are not for everyone, but if you aren't going to be incredibly offended by the copious amounts of sex then go for it I say. And maybe your husband will thank you for it :)

I leave you with this incredibly hilarious skit from SNL...and the fact that I was very happy I had a kindle while reading these books *blush*.

Have you read Fifty Shades yet? What did you think?

Friday, May 4, 2012

Well, 40 Isn't too Shabby?

How many have you done on this list? I think I'm off to a decent start!

1. Started your own blog -- obviously or no one would be reading this :)
2. Slept under the stars -- Definitely, my family was way into camping when I was a kid.
3. Played in a band -- Does being in chorus and marching band count? I think so!
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower -- this is actually one of my favorite memories - my Nanny and I stayed up until 3am and laid out under the stars to watch the meteor shower one year. It was awesome!
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland world -- Yes, several times.
8. Climbed a mountain -- I don't know about "climbed" but I've definitely "hiked" a mountain :)
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo -- more than I can count! I was in chorus in high school and college, sang with my church choir, performed the national anthem a few times and sang at both my middle school and high school graduations :)
11. Bungee jumped --
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm -- It's Florida. We get those a lot.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning -- yep and it was miserable.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill -- Who hasn't?
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping -- *raises hand shyly*
27. Run a Marathon -- half marathon?
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse -- I think so?
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset -- So many - though many more sunsets than sunrises.
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise -- I think I've been on 5 now?
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke -- Too many times!
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing -- a couple times!
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling -- I've snorkeled in the Keys and in St. Thomas!
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies -- no but I've bought plenty :)
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check -- sadly. yes.
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial - I visited all the monuments when I lived in DC :)
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt -- My Nanny made me a quilt for my high school graduation, I helped her put it together :)
73. Stood in Times Square -- soon!
74. Toured the Everglades -- We did this on our honeymoon!
75. Been fired from a job -- Not pleasant.
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle -- I've been a driver on a motorcycle! I've been riding dirt bikes since I was about 11.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car -- Bought and paid for now :)
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper -- I'm from a small town, this isn't a huge feat :)
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House -- I didn't go in...but I was there!
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating --  do fish count?
88. Had chickenpox -- mine were the worst and I gave them to all my cousins!
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous -- I've met a bunch of NFL players and I have a picture with Melinda Doolittle from American Idol!
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone -- again, who doesn't?
99. Been stung by a bee

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Twenty Eight

As I type this I'm completely floored by the realization that I am twenty eight years old. It's a bit surreal and what's weird is turning 25 didn't really bother me and I was honestly so busy at 26 & 27 that I never really thought too much about my age.

True story: last month I seriously couldn't remember if I was turning 27 or 28 and had to subtract my birth year from 2012 to get the answer :) My husband had a great laugh at my expense for that one.

So I guess that's why I'm surprised by the impact 28 is having on me.

Maybe it's because it means I've been out of high school for 10 years. Or because someone called me "ma'am" at a social event last week. Possibly it's because I'll be celebrating 6 years of marriage this month. It could even be due to the fact that while I love my life and wouldn't change a thing, it's nothing like my 18 year old self thought it would be like.

Well that's enough introspection for a Wednesday - here's a list of things I'm proud to have accomplished in my 28 years:
  • College graduate - GO NOLES!
  • Married to my high school sweetheart and an amazing man
  • Working in a fulfilling career in my field
  • Homeowner
  • Aunt to Liam, Ellie and Ryker
  • Living in a city that I love
  • Surrounded by great friends
  • Sound relationships with my brothers (this one took some work)
I know I'm lucky to have a list like that and I am grateful for everyone who's helped me get there. I love my life and everyone in it - thanks for making this life an adventure :)

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All the latest in news and notes from Donegal GAA clubs at home and abroad.

All the latest in news and notes from Donegal GAA clubs at home and abroad.

St Naul’s

Congratulations and well done to Kyle Campbell who came second in the Primary Schools Skills 2014. Also congratulations to Cathal McGlynn, captain of Four Masters U14 Hurling team on winning the U14 county title.

The U16s got off to a good start on Monday evening last with a victory over Naomh Brid. The club are looking for underage referees. Anyone interested contact any member of minor or senior board.

The SLOTTO numbers drawn on May 31 st were 1, 6, 4, 2, 7, 3, 5. The jackpot was not won. Consolation prize to Geraldine Griffin, Turrishill. Numbers drawn on 7th June: were 7, 6, 3, 1, 5, 2, 4. Consolation prize to Willie Ward, Inver. Numbers drawn 14th June were 1, 6, 4, 2, 7, 3, 5. Consolation prize to Raphael Meehan, Drimarone.

The club have teamed up with Kavanagh’s Super Valu, Donegal Town to help our club receive a free O’Neill’s training equipment kit. Every time you spend €20 in a single transaction in SuperValu, you will receive one voucher. The till-operator will hand you this pre-printed voucher along with your till receipt at time of payment. Drop the voucher in the club entry box located at the Customer Service desk in store. When 1000 vouchers have been collected - SuperValu will send our club the kit for free. We would like to encourage all our members to help us collect these vouchers.

The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps will take place in Mountcharles on August 11th - 15th, 10 am to 2.30pm. Kellogg’s Cul Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games. Registration can be done online.

The U12 girls are hosting their home Blitz on Saturday 28th June at 11 am at Mountcharles. We hope to see all the girls there. We are looking for parents to help out on the day and also anyone that could bake some goodies for the breaks. Referees are also needed. Please contact Alisha on 087 9836145 if you are able to help in any way.

Sean MacCumhaills

Best of luck to the u-14 footballers as they head off this weekend to represent the club and Donegal in the All Ireland Feile, in Mayo. We know they will do the club and county proud.

There were no winners of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 3,4,5 and 16. There match 3 winners were Lisa Patton, Willie Harold, Edel Laverty and Brendan Dunleavy. They receive €40 each. Next week’s Jackpot is €10,000.

The Third team took on St Eunans in MacCumhaill Park on Saturday evening. In what was a close,hard fought match, MacCumhaills emerged victorious on the slenderest of margins of 0-10 to 0-09. Scorers for Mac Cumhaills were David White 0-6, Brian Patton 0-2, Michael Lynch 0-1 and Daniel Gallen 0-1. This win puts the lads in joint third place in the league.

Well done to all the U 10 boys and girls that took part in the two blitzes in Mac Cumhaill Park on Friday and Saturday. We had over 50 children represent the club, recording victories over St Eunans, Gaoth Dobhair, Red Hughes and Convoy.

The Match ‘N’ Win numbers drawn for Thursday 19th June were 7, 11, 20 & 22. The jackpot was not won. The €15 winners were Jennifer Carey, Altahalla, Sadie McLaughlin, Tullagh, John Gill, Gortfad, Ken McGovern, Douglas, Isle of Man and Kieran Kelly, Tullagh. Jackpot next week is €1,700.

The Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp is in Straid from Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July. Please contact John Friel on 0860523550 for further details and to book a place.

Embroidered and printed jackets for CLG IORRAS now available, to order please contact Donal Kelly on 0876461707 for more details.

St Mary’s (Convoy)

The Counties drawn in the Lotto for June 17 were LH,MH,LD,FH. One person matched three, Anne McElchar, Convoy. Next week’s jackpot is €3500.

The junior ladies lost out at home to Malin on Thursday evening. Well done to the senior ladies who had a good win in the 13-a-side, League against Naomh Conaill.

The u10s were away to MacCumhaills on Saturday, a big well done to all who took part and the coaches who looked after the teams.

Hard Luck to the U-14 team who were beaten by Bundoran in the D county final. Thanks to Gerry McLaughlin Buses and Wonder Years Childcare for sponsorship of tops for the girls.

The Cul Camp is on June 30th to July 4th. The cost per child is €55, second child €45, third and fourth child €40 book through Stephanie Friel 087 761883 or any Committee member.

Naomh Colmcille

There were mixed fortunes for the seniors and reserves at home to Urris on Saturday. The seniors’ winning run came to an end, but the reserves followed up their win last weekend with another good win.

This year’s Cul Camp runs from the 7th to the 11th of July for all children aged 6 to 13 years. Camp runs from 10 am to 3 pm. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather! Tuck shop provided. All children will receive a full football kit and a bag (Donegal colours). Cost is €55 for the first child and €45 for each child thereafter. A week of fun and craic with qualified coaches. Contact Sharon on 087-9685558.

The Club are now taking Registrations for Adults, Family, Senior and underage players. Cost is €25 Adult, €50 Family, €50 senior player and €10 underage player. Particular reminder for adult non-playing members that you need to be registered to request Donegal tickets. The deadline for registration is fast approaching. Contact Mark Ferry (087 9154559) or Breda Friel (087 6393503).

This week’s results will be included in next week’s notes.

Tir Chonaill Gaels

The junior team played two league matches over the past week and had mixed fortunes.

Last Tuesday we got taught a lesson by Moindearg and struggled throughout the game before going down by a score of 0-3 to 4-11. Last Saturday we played Shalloe Pearse, at Greenford and came out the right side of a 2-11 to 2-5 result.

The reserve team keep on grinding out the results in the league after a hard earned win over a good North London Shamrock team last Saturday.

Their were good performances from Kevin Mullan, Fergus Horan, Gary Kane and Barry McDonagh. Final score TCG 3-13, NLS 2-10.

This Saturday the club will send a team to take part at the Feile Alton festival in a challenge match against Donaghmore Fontenoys, from Co Monaghan.

The club were greatly saddened to hear of the passing by of long serving member and supporter Gabriel Donohoe, late last week at Charing Cross hospital.

A native of Teemore in Fermanagh he had been involved with the club since the late eighties and was influential in getting club stalwart Tommy Maguire to join up.

He was a quiet gentleman who was very dedicated to the club and GAA in general, and would be seen most weekends in the pensioner’s dugout at Ruislip.

Funeral arrangements will be posted on the club website, twitter and Facebook when confirmed. May he rest in Peace.

The club would like to pass on our best wishes to player Niall Travers and his girlfriend Marie on the recent arrival of their baby boy.

The Lotto numbers drawn for 19/06/14, for Jackpot of £2,200 were 1-3-10-12. The jackpot was not won. The £25 lucky dip winners were M Clarke, c/o Maurice Carr, JP O’Donnell, c/o TCG, Luke Kavanagh, c/o T O’Connor, Conor McCarthy, c/o TCG. This week’s jackpot stands at £2,250 with the draw taking place at the club on Thursday. Play online at

The Lotto numbers for 17/6/14 for Jackpot of €3350 were 6,7,2,8,3,4,1, 5. The jackpot was not won. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,400.

The minors play Gaoth Dobhair in the championship this Wednesday at home. Throw in at half 7pm. U-8 blitz this Saturday in Red Hughs.

Naomh Columba

Congratulations to Paddy Byrne and the county minor team, on their win in the Ulster semi final. The U14s are in action this Wednesday evening in Ardara at 7pm,

against Naomh Connail, in the divisional championship semi final. There is a Scrap Saturday taking place this Saturday at Pairc na nGael. Smaller items can be dropped off behind the lower goals. For collection of larger items please contact any of the following; Kevin McGinley 086 8591849, Terecce Boyle 087 6871156, Noel Hegarty 087

2308754, Noel Ellis 087 9192867, Noel McGinley 086 3478514, Brendan

Doherty 087 7008286, Seamus J McGinley 087-7994483.

Naomh Conaill

The numbers drawn in this week’s Lotto were 2-17-21-28. The 2 by €50 went to Seamus McElwee Fintown and Martin Regan (snr) Mill Road. Next week’s jackpot will be €7,800.

Congratulations to the Donegal minor and senior teams and background staff on a fantastic victory over Antrim, last Sunday in Clones. Congratulations to all our club members involved Ethan(minor) Leo, Antony, Brick, Leon(senior players) Jim (manager) Joe, Dr Charlie, Charles (background team).

Congratulations to our u16’s on a great start to the season with a 7-18 to 3-6 victory over Naomh Muire, last Wednesday.

The u12 and u14 girls are collecting Kits for clubs vouchers in Kavanagh’s Supervalue in Ballybofey, so if anyone is doing their shopping there please support the girls and put the vouchers at the till in the Naomh Conaill box.

The club would like to sympathize with the Brennan family Fintown on the death of the late Liam Brennan who was a former player of Naomh Conaill.

Cill Chartha

The u14s are playing this Saturday in the Divisional semi-final venue and time be confirmed. The u16s started their league campaign on Monday evening with a narrow one point defeat against Killybegs final score Cill Cartha 3-12, Na Cealla Beaga 4-10.

Well done to Donegal seniors on reaching the Ulster final for the fourth year in a row and to the minors on reaching their first final since 2006. Congratulations to Patrick, Ryan, Stephen, Conor and Andrew.

Thanks to everyone who supported the very successful Scrap Metal at Towney.There was no winner of Lotto Jackpot so next week’s Jackpot is €5,900 this week’s numbers were 7, 13, 20 and 22. The consolation prize winners were: €50 Maureen Cannon, Cruckarra, €30 David Kevin Lowther, Kilcar and €20 Susan Molloy, Castlecarn. Lotto Plus numbers 6, 9, 15 and 23 there was no winner.

The U-16 boys won against Kilcar on Monday evening final score was Killybegs 4-10, Kilcar 3-12.

The U-14s will play in the Division One championship final on Wednesday the 25th in Dunkinelly at 8 pm against Four Masters.

Commiserations to Aisling Cunnigham and the Donegal ladies senior panel on their defeat by Armagh.

Congratulations to Eoghan ‘Ban’ Gallagher and the Donegal minor team for reaching the ulster final and to Hugh McFadden and the senior team for also reaching the Ulster final. There was no Killotto jackpot winner this week. This weeks numbers were 11,12,17,30. Next week’s jackpot is €1850. The club would like to thank those who buy the killotto each week.

The ladies team are organising a 5kon Friday 8th August (Festival weekend) Watch this space for more info. Strictly is coming back to Killybegs. Our scouts will be out and about over the next few weeks. Put your dancing shoes on!

St Michael’s

Well done to the St Michael’s players Colm McFadden, Christy Toye and Martin McElhinney in the Ulster semi final victory over Antrim.

The Runegal in Donegal (The Hornhead Challenge) 10k sponsored by Molly’s Bar and Grill and Boyces Centra ,in Dunfanaghy will be held on Saturday 12th July at 2pm with registration from 12.30pm at St Michael’s Clubhouse.

Further information on runegal in Donegal on Facebook and Twitter. For more information contact Andrew on 0879274892.

There was no Jackpot winner in the Mini Lotto on Sunday night. The numbers drawn were 4,8,9,10,13,16. The 2 match 5 winners were Jack McGinley, Rockhill and Vincent Greer, Hornhead Road. This weeks jackpot will be €6,050.

The annual Kellogs Camp will be held at the Bridge from the 28th July until the 1st August. For more information contact Liam McElhinney on 0868611097.

St Michael’s hosted two U12 teams from Milford last Monday evening and recorded two comfortable wins. Everyone played very well with special mention to Anthony Hunter, Marcella Dolan, Liam Toye and Ethan Doherty. The next game is at the Bridge on Monday June 30th against Glenswilly.

Red Hughs

The ladies are back in action again this weekend with a home game against Malin throw in 12 noon.

The under 8 boys and girls are hosting their blitz at home this Saturday at 11am The club would appreciate it very much if parents could make some sandwiches or buns etc for the tea after the blitz.

Hard luck to the u12 girls who represented Dromore National School in the county final in Glenswilly during the week. The girls have an All County Blitz, in Convoy on Saturday 12th of July.

The Under 12 boys played Glenfin at home on Monday evening they played really well and put in a sterling performance. They play their final game away to Convoy next Wednesday the 2nd of July at 6.30 pm

The under 16 boys are back in action this Friday evening away to Convoy.

The minor Championship has been change as a result of Donegal reaching the Ulster Final. It will now commence on Monday the 30th of June playing the first two rounds and then deferred until after the Ulster final.

The Kelloggs Cul Camp will be run at the club from 14th - 18th of July. Registration forms are now available contact 0861635726.

Local League will kick off next week date and times t.b.c. anyone who hasn’t yet registered can do so by this Saturday text or call Stephen on 0872054484 or Maura on 0861635726

This week’s lotto numbers were 4,8,6,2,7,5,3,1. One Winner matched 3 numbers. Patricia Callaghan, Tiernisk won €50. Next week’s Jackpot is €4,075. This week’s 200 club winner was Patsy Byrne, Belalt. He won €100.

The clubs Annual 5k is on this Friday evening the 26th of June at 7.30pm Registration in the clubhouse from 6.30pm.

Well done to Stephen McMenamin and the county minor team who beat Antrim to reach the Ulster final.

Aodh Ruadh

The monthly club executive meeting takes place this Thursday, 26th June in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 8.30pm. All committee members are asked to attend.

The under 16s opened their season with a two point away loss to Four Master on a 3-10 to 3-8 scoreline in the league. Aodh Ruadh took their time to get into the game went in at the break four points down, 1-7 to 1-3. However after a few positional shifts the visitors got on top of things in the second half and the result could easily have swung in Ballyshannon’s favour had a few shots been smiled upon by fortune. Oisín Rooney capped a great attacking performance with a well converted goal, while Ryan McKenna nailed a penalty. Aodh Ruadh’s joint captains Nathan Boyle and Shane McGrath both excelled, Boyle in particular took a few heavy knocks, but never stepped back. In defence Jason Granaghan and Conall Sweeny both did very well. A quick story to finish on a light note, an Aodh Ruadh player was pulled down while on the attack. A Ballyshannon supporter called out it was a black card, to which a tablet-toting Four Masters mentor responded, “How was that a black card?” The Aodh Ruadh man shot back, “How about you look it up on your iPad!”

The under 14s championship hopes came to a very disappointing end last Wednesday night in Ballintra, when they met Four Masters in their championship play-off game. From the very start the lads struggled to find form against a very fit and determined Four Masters side and the absence of a few key players up front really made an impact on the outcome of the game. Half-time saw the Aodh Ruadh lads trailing by two points. Donegal made the better start in the second half and pulled away at a steady pace. With the best efforts of Dylan Gallagher, Odhran McGarrigle and man of the match Senan Rooney all finding the back of the Donegal net in the second half it still was not enough and the Four Masters men finished the game very strong, running out the easy 6-14 to 3-7 winners at the final whistle.

The under 12s will be hosting Ardara on Tuesday 24th June with the senior game throwing in at 6.30pm.

The under 8s traveled to Ardara last Saturday for a blitz also featuring Naomh Bríd. It was an enjoyable day out for the team that travelled down with some good football played too. In the senior game Jack McCadden played brilliantly at full back, with Barry Campbell in goals and later had a great game up front. In the junior game, Liam Doogan worked well at midfield and Hugh Óg Maguire up front scoring a great point stood out. The team who represented Ballyshannon were: Killian Bradshaw, Barry Campbell, Liam Doogan, Stephen Doran, Tommy Clyne, Cormac Finnegan, Donagh Kelly, Hugh Óg Maguire, Seán Maguire, Jack McCadden, Cian McDonald, Garvey Meade, Tom Murphy, Conor O’Mahoney, Dara O’Mahoney, Cillian Slevin and James Ward.

Sunday proved a great day as Donegal as seniors and minors booked their places in the biggest day in the Ulster GAA calendar. There was a lot of club interest in Clones on with Niall Harley and Colm Kelly figuring prominently in the minors 2-19 to 1-10 victory over Antrim. Mick McGrath is involved in the minor back room team, while Aodh Ruadh hurler Jamie Brennan is going well. The Aodh Ruadh interest didn’t stop there as Anthony Donagher and John Joe Gettins both took part in the half time games, giving a good account of themselves. Ronan Matthews was in Clones on Sunday and he got a great range of shots from the day which can be browsed at

Aodh Ruadh recorded another good win in Ulster Táin league Division Three on Sunday evening. They defeated Louth outfit Mattock Rangers on a scoreline of 5-11 to 3-10 to third in the ten team table behind Ballela of Down and Sean Treacy’s from Lurgan. Ballyshannon got off to a flyer with two earlier goals, Chris Kilgannon instrumental in both, and enjoyed a half time cushion of five points. However Mattock contribute a sizeable contingent to the Louth senior team and weren’t for lying down. Two goals after the break saw the Leinster men edge into a one point lead. Aodh Ruadh responded well and battled back to run out seven point winners. The most encouraging aspect of the performance was the grit shown by the youthful Aodh Ruadh full back line of Tommy Anderson, Tommy Gillespie and Jack Matthews who were under huge pressure in the second half.

Best of luck to Brendan Gillespie and Oisín Rooney as they attend the Ulster Academy in Jordanstown next Monday and Tuesday.

Our under 8s and under 10s take part in the third all county blitz this Sunday in Convoy, details will be sent out during the week.

Aodh Ruadh ladies said farewell to Fionnuala Gill at the weekend. The Gaelscoil Éirne teacher has made a great contribution to the club since coming to the town almost a decade ago. She soldiered with the senior team, winning an intermediate championship title, and helped coach a number of underage Aodh Ruadh teams too. The ladies team staged a farewell bash for Fionnuala in Dicey Reilly’s where she was presented with a few mementos to remember us by when she gets settled in down in Cork. Always available to lend a hand, it’s fair to say we’ll all miss the Mayo múinteoir about the place. Slán agus go raibh céad maith aga

Hard luck to the under 14s who lost their play-off game against Termon last Tuesday in Killygordon. The girls had a great year, topping their group in the first round and finishing up in a play-off situation in Division A in the county.

The Aodh Ruadh Summer Camp 2014 runs on Monday 7th July-11th July and Monday 14th July-18th July. The camp runs from 10am to 3pm daily.

After eight games this weekend, the double act that is the two Gerry Gallaghers sees one replace the other at the top of the leaderboard in the Race for Sam competition. Gerry Gallagher and his team of Belleek boys are top this week on 107 points. Hot on his heels is Philip Patton and his team, county colours, on 105 points. Conal Gallagher and his team, the Concrete Cs, are in third place with 102 points.

Aodh Ruadh have teamed up with Kavanagh’s SuperValu in Donegal Town to help the club receive a free O’Neill’s training equipment kit.

We are asking club members who shop in Kavanagh’s SuperValu to take part in this initiative to help Aodh Ruadh reach the target of 1,000 vouchers.

There was no winner of the €1,100 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot last Sunday. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 7, 9, 13 and 17. In the lucky dip €20 each went to: John Flaherty, Portnason; Ellen Ward, Tonery; Colum Ward; Sean O’Mahoney, Rathmore; and Ronan Drummond, Abbeylands. Next draw is in The Bridgend on Sunday at 8.30pm. The jackpot is €1,200.

It is summer camp time of year again. All families should have received a cul camp registration form through their schools. Closing date to register is Saturday 14th June. If anyone did not receive a form, they will be available on Saturday morning’s training. Parents can also register online by visiting

The following children were selected to represent the North Inishowen primary school team who played south Inishowen in Carndonagh on Sunday 8th June. The girls are as follows: Breena Diver, Erin Coyke, Aoibh Faulkner, Clodagh Skelly, Niamh Skelly, Kerry McLaughlin, Niamh McLaughlin, Niamh McDonald, Claire McLaughlin, Kirsty Connolly and Kate McClenaghan The boys are as follows: Eoin O’Doherty, CJ McCrudden, Michael Leech, Oran McGuinness, Shaun McDonald, Brennan Moore and Conor McLaughlin.

The new club half-zip tops are available; they are priced at €40. Please check out the club’s Facebook page and website for all the latest Moville GAA O’Neills merchandise.

Naomh Ultan

The Royal Flush numbers drawn for the weekend of the 22/06/2014 were 5, 14, 16 & 20. There was no winner of the jackpot worth €3,340. Consolation prizes went to Maria Brosnan, Anne Alvey and Kevin O’Donnell. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €3360 and the draw will take place in McIntyres Bar. A date of Saturday August 9th has been set for the anniversary celebrations. Meetings will take place every Thursday from now on upstairs in the clubroom at 8:30pm. There is a large amount of work involved for the celebrations, therefore we would ask for as much help as possible to make it a success. All welcome to attend meetings. The annual Cúl Camp will take place this year from Monday 30th June to Friday the 4th of July at the pitch in Dunkineely. The camp will run daily from 10am to 2:30pm and will cater for children from ages 6-13.More information and prices can be found on the website. Contact camp co-ordinator Dermot Gallier on 0879946654 with any other queries.

The third team suffered their first defeat of the season away to Pettigo last Saturday evening. The Ladies team travelled to Naomh Muire on Saturday evening and suffered a defeat.

The minor team are due to play Lifford on Monday 30th June in Glenswilly at 7.30pm in the minor championship.

Congratulations to Michael, Neil and Cormac on their success with the Donegal senior and minor teams last Sunday. We are all looking forward to the Ulster Final on July 20th in Clones. Ticket orders should be sent in writing or email to Sharon McGinty before Wednesday 9th July. Email address is

The monthly club meeting will take place on Monday 30th June at 9pm. The Kellogs GAA summer camps are coming up on the 7th to 14th of July, Registration is available through Paddy McGinty on 087 9210846.

Gaeil Fhánada

The Lotto numbers drawn were 06, 11, 14, 19, 20. B 16. The consolation prize winners were €100-Susan Peoples, Kerrykeel, €50 -Joe Reilly, Ballymagowan. Next week’s jackpot is €3,000.

Good luck to the U-14 boys along with Sean MacCumhaills are representing Donegal in the All-Ireland Feile, in Roscommom, this weekend.

Thanks to Kevin Cassidy for coming over to take a session with the u14s last week. A huge thanks to Pat Sweeney, Portsalon for sourcing new bags for team.

We hosted the U10 blitz in Portsalon on Friday evening, June 20th. Teams taking part were Fanad Gaels, Downings and Termon. Thanks to all the parents who provided the refreshments and to the parents who served the teas and refreshments.

A massive thanks to our referees Ronan McAteer, Shaun Coyle, Niall Carr and Michael Blaney. Thanks to Martin McAteer, Oisin Shiels and Odhran Shiels who set up the pitches for the blitz. NEXT U10 BLITZ ON SAT, 5TH OF JULY.

Na Dúnaibh

Torthaí an lotto don 23ú Meitheamh. Uimhreacha: 20-21-24-26. Ní raibh buaiteoir don póta óir, bhí trí uimhir ag Hillary Ní Colgan c/o Caseys agus tá €150 bainnte aici. Bhain Seosamh Mac Giolla Bhríde Murlog an buideal fíon. Duais Dioltora- Patsy. Beidh an chéad tarraingt eile ar an Luan seo chugainn 30ú Meitheamh ins an Teach Tabhairne An Gleann agus beidh €6,500 ar fáil ins an phota óir. Ticeidi @ €2 ar fáil ó baill an fhochumann agus i siopa agus tithe tabhairne eagsula sa cheanntair. Congratulations to Lorcan Connor who played a starring role for the county minor team against Antrim on Sunday last and was deservedly awarded the man of the match award and can now look forward with his team mates to an Ulster final against the winners of Monaghan / Armagh on 20th July.

Both our U-12 A and B teams host Letterkenny Gaels on Wednesday evening 25th June and Fanad Gaels on Wed 2nd July with the action getting under way at 6-30pm on both occasions.

The annual Cul Camp takes place this year from Mon 14th - Fri 18th July and further information is available from the camp co-ordinator Denis McBride - 0876132360.


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Gentle Spirit - Jonathan Wilson

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Genre: Rock / Artist: Jonathan Wilson / Audio CD released 2011-08-08 at Bella Union

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