First things first--Pancakes!
Panda apparently hosts pancake parties at his house occasionally. I think this should become a thing...Hey Stefan, Greg, Autumn, Alex--I am looking at you! ;)
Panda apparently hosts pancake parties at his house occasionally. I think this should become a thing...Hey Stefan, Greg, Autumn, Alex--I am looking at you! ;)
Lots of batter = lots of yummy pancakes! (and waffles, and crepes...)
yeah... This way he can honestly say, "but I had only one!" fun times. P.S. I am not in any pictures from this event as I was taking the pictures... I didbring a bottle of Shiraz to share, which went really well with the next picture below and the nice chocolate friends brought!
Really fresh fruit from the English Market in city centre, real chocolate, and whipped cream...Heaven
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| some of the lovely folks who showed up--I did not take this picture...I must have been watching Agents of Shield in the other room with everyone else. Be jealous! muahahahaaaa! |
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| some chocolate rice crispy treats that Ciara made! |
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| Dinner and a show! This was real cool--but by the time I got my camera the fire poi show was ending :( I could be wrong but I believe that is Luke with the awesome fire skills... |
Today (Tuesday, Oct. 1st) There was a protest that started on campus and moved out...Sadly, it was starting at 13:00 and I had a lecture to attend right then...blah.
I did get a shirt and a bazillion buttons though--if anyone wants a button.
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| This photo here was where folks were gathering to head out--a large crowd that only got larger! |
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The protest was by Union of Students in Ireland
http://usi.ie/
I pull this directly from their site:
POLITICIANS were warned today (THURSDAY) that any attempt to target students in the upcoming Budget will cost them their seats.
Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student Elector Registration Database), a national student voter database which will ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes in constituencies all over the country.
At the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s ‘Fight For Your Future Now’ national campaign today, USI President Joe O’Connor said the new student voter database which USI is developing will instantly match student votes to constituencies and local TDs.
- See more at: http://usi.ie/yourfuture/students-vow-fight-future/#sthash.ARDmFG9D.dpuf
Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student Elector Registration Database), a national student voter database which will ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes in constituencies all over the country.
At the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s ‘Fight For Your Future Now’ national campaign today, USI President Joe O’Connor said the new student voter database which USI is developing will instantly match student votes to constituencies and local TDs.
- See more at: http://usi.ie/yourfuture/students-vow-fight-future/#sthash.ARDmFG9D.dpuf
"politicians were warned...that any attempt to target students in the upcoming Budget would cost them their seats...
...Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student
Elector Registration Database), a national student voter database which will
ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes
in constituencies all over the country."
1)The student maintenance grant has been cut in the last 4 consecutive Budgets in either the rate or threshold.
2)The average level of the grant is now €84 per week, which compares negatively with the lowest rate of Jobseekers’ Allowance at €100 per week
3)The gap between the increasing cost of going to college and student supports available continues to widen, placing an enormous burden on vulnerable students and families in affording third-level education
4)The rate of youth unemployment in Ireland is currently at over 30%, and rises to 45% amongst young graduates with relevant degrees
5)On average, more than 200 people per day emigrated from Ireland in 2012. Over 120,000 people aged between 15 and 24 have emigrated in the past 4 years alone. 57% of Irish students now feel they will have to emigrate when they finish their degree.
What are we fighting for?
1)We’re fighting to protect the Student Maintenance Grant and student supports like the Back to Education Allowance in the upcoming Budget 2014
2)We’re fighting for the Government to create a National JobsPlan for young people and invest heavily in the European Youth Guarantee
What else can you do?
1) Sign up to SERD, our voter registration database (at vote.usi.ie)
2) Share your story with your local TD on deardeputy.ie
3) Contact your local TD directly to let them know you and your family will not stand for being targeted any more
The National Day of Action is tomorrow October 1st. Please come out
and join our student protest. We will be gathering between 12.15 at 1pm
at the quad to the amphitheater. We have t-shirts, banners and signs so
just come out and we will give ye what ye need.
Why are we protesting?1)The student maintenance grant has been cut in the last 4 consecutive Budgets in either the rate or threshold.
2)The average level of the grant is now €84 per week, which compares negatively with the lowest rate of Jobseekers’ Allowance at €100 per week
3)The gap between the increasing cost of going to college and student supports available continues to widen, placing an enormous burden on vulnerable students and families in affording third-level education
4)The rate of youth unemployment in Ireland is currently at over 30%, and rises to 45% amongst young graduates with relevant degrees
5)On average, more than 200 people per day emigrated from Ireland in 2012. Over 120,000 people aged between 15 and 24 have emigrated in the past 4 years alone. 57% of Irish students now feel they will have to emigrate when they finish their degree.
What are we fighting for?
1)We’re fighting to protect the Student Maintenance Grant and student supports like the Back to Education Allowance in the upcoming Budget 2014
2)We’re fighting for the Government to create a National JobsPlan for young people and invest heavily in the European Youth Guarantee
What else can you do?
1) Sign up to SERD, our voter registration database (at vote.usi.ie)
2) Share your story with your local TD on deardeputy.ie
3) Contact your local TD directly to let them know you and your family will not stand for being targeted any more
4) Ask your friends, parents and family to get on board and support the campaign.
Oh. And today, apparently the Gov. back home shut down... I have my opinion, but does anyone care to comment?
POLITICIANS
were warned today (THURSDAY) that any attempt to target students in the
upcoming Budget will cost them their seats. - See more at:
http://usi.ie/yourfuture/students-vow-fight-future/#sthash.ARDmFG9D.dpuf
POLITICIANS
were warned today (THURSDAY) that any attempt to target students in the
upcoming Budget will cost them their seats. - See more at:
http://usi.ie/yourfuture/students-vow-fight-future/#sthash.ARDmFG9D.dpuf
POLITICIANS were warned today (THURSDAY) that any attempt to target students in the upcoming Budget will cost them their seats.
Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student Elector Registration Database), a national student voter database which will ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes in constituencies all over the country.
At the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s ‘Fight For Your Future Now’ national campaign today, USI President Joe O’Connor said the new student voter database which USI is developing will instantly match student votes to constituencies and local TDs.
- See more at: http://usi.ie/yourfuture/students-vow-fight-future/#sthash.ARDmFG9D.dpuf
Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student Elector Registration Database), a national student voter database which will ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes in constituencies all over the country.
At the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s ‘Fight For Your Future Now’ national campaign today, USI President Joe O’Connor said the new student voter database which USI is developing will instantly match student votes to constituencies and local TDs.
- See more at: http://usi.ie/yourfuture/students-vow-fight-future/#sthash.ARDmFG9D.dpuf
POLITICIANS were warned today (THURSDAY) that any attempt to target students in the upcoming Budget will cost them their seats.
Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student Elector Registration Database), a national student voter database which will ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes in constituencies all over the country.
At the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s ‘Fight For Your Future Now’ national campaign today, USI President Joe O’Connor said the new student voter database which USI is developing will instantly match student votes to constituencies and local TDs.
- See more at: http://usi.ie/yourfuture/students-vow-fight-future/#sthash.ARDmFG9D.dpuf
Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student Elector Registration Database), a national student voter database which will ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes in constituencies all over the country.
At the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s ‘Fight For Your Future Now’ national campaign today, USI President Joe O’Connor said the new student voter database which USI is developing will instantly match student votes to constituencies and local TDs.
- See more at: http://usi.ie/yourfuture/students-vow-fight-future/#sthash.ARDmFG9D.dpuf
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