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Irish Independent
7 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wicklow stonemason's table and giftware features in ‘Made Local' campaign
Taking pride in creating high-quality and functional tableware and giftware, Hennessy & Byrne work with indigenous Irish stone, such as Connemara Marble, Kilkenny Limestone and Dublin and Wicklow Granite. Building on a family tradition of working with fine marble and granite, which spans more than half a century, their products are entirely designed and handcrafted in their studio, which is open to the public all year round, on the grounds of Russborough House. All Hennessy & Byrne giftware is handcrafted by Eric, a second-generation master stonemason with over 20 years of experience. Working with the finest marble and granite from all over the world, Eric has always had a passion for Irish stone, whether it's the swirling green veins of Connemara Marble, the lustrous black shades of Kilkenny Limestone or the silver flecks of mica characteristic of Wicklow Granite. Being part of this year's Made Local campaign represents a huge boon for the business, as it celebrates the exceptional talent, skill, and creativity of Ireland's designers and makers from studio to shop shelf. With sustainability at its core, the Made Local campaign seeks to increase awareness and appreciation of Irish-made products and support the growth of Ireland's sustainable design and craft industry. During the pandemic, Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) developed the Made Local initiative to support the Irish design and craft industry, to boost sales and to drive revenue for makers and the retailers that support them. As makers continue to face challenges from the cost of living to soaring energy prices, 'Made Local, Made to Last' highlights the value and longevity of well-crafted products through a nationwide campaign. 'The campaign is a reminder to people that buying locally produced, well-crafted products is much more meaningful, sustainable, and impactful,' a campaign spokesperson said. 'This year, Made Local is calling on retailers from across Ireland to register to become a member of the campaign. 'By joining Made Local retailers across Ireland can show their support for the Irish design and craft industry by stocking beautiful products made in Ireland.'
Hype Malaysia
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Eric Tsang & Kenny Bee Apologise After Taking Photo With Namewee
When stars gather in one place, it's often expected for them to take photos and share them online. Unfortunately for Hong Kong stars Eric Tsang (曾志伟) and Kenny Bee (钟镇涛), their recent photo with Malaysian singer Namewee (黄明志) wasn't so well-received. Eric and Kenny were recently in Malaysia for the 'Wow! Super! Happy 30 Years' concert at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. Attending the concert as an audience member was Namewee, who met with the cast backstage. Before the concert, the singer shared photos of himself with the HK stars on his social media, wishing them good luck for their performance. Also in the photo was local influencer and SteadyGang member, Tomato. While the photo itself seemed innocent, the two HK stars received backlash for associating themselves with Namewee due to his controversial image. The Malaysian-born media personality has been banned in China for his views against Chinese President Xi Jinping and his remarks on China-related topics. As such, both Eric and Kenny issued public apologies on their individual Weibo and distanced themselves from Namewee. In his post, Kenny wrote, 'During an event in Resorts World Genting, Malaysia, I inadvertently took a photo with an individual, which caused misunderstandings. I was unaware of that person's background and inappropriate past actions. If I had known his position earlier, I would never have had any contact with him. This incident was an unintentional mistake and does not mean that I agree with his views.' On his Weibo, Eric wrote a similar apology, adding, 'As a Chinese, I have always been committed to safeguarding national dignity and national sentiment.' Meanwhile, Namewee has since deleted the post from his social media. He explained the move, saying, 'To not affect the peace and stability of the 'motherland' as well as the safety of our comrades in Hong Kong in the Greater Bay Area, we have removed the previous post and photos.' It's worth noting that Namewee hinted that he was forced to remove the post due to the backlash. What are your thoughts on this? Sources: China Press (1)(2)
Chicago Tribune
14 hours ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Asking Eric: Live-in boyfriend doesn't pay his own way
Dear Eric: My daughter has a 'live-in boyfriend' who, since he moved in, thinks he is the king of the household. He is very disrespectful to me, her dad and her stepmom. I tolerated the stuff he said about her dad, and I tolerated him skipping paying my daughter his share of the mortgage for a few months. But when it got so she almost lost her house, I was very upset to say the least. I said he was like a tenant and needed to help her out, which was the deal when he moved in. He read my text to her and he became enraged. He called me delusional, argumentative, a dictator and dramatic. He also said my grandkids didn't want to be around me. I sent his texts to my daughter and I said I need an apology from him. I never got it, and I said I never want to be around him. She told me I should talk to him first. I said he claims that he loves you and he should apologize to me and should respect me. Am I wrong? – Disrespected Mom Dear Mom: You're not wrong at all. This man seems like a nightmare. It's also possible that he is emotionally abusing your daughter, in addition to shirking his financial responsibilities. By trying to drive a wedge between you and your daughter, and you and your grandkids, he's doing something called isolation, which is one of the hallmarks of emotional abuse. Talk seriously, in person and privately, with your daughter about the concerns you have. Try to shift the focus from the apology you're owed. Instead, point out the unhealthy ways that her boyfriend is behaving – controlling behavior, anger and lashing out, isolating her and her kids, and monitoring her communication. These are all dangerous. But there are resources available to your daughter. A strong family and friend support system is key, so keep in contact. You can also refer her to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-SAFE or Offer to let her use your phone, if she's wary of him seeing who she's calling. Even if she doesn't share your concerns, encourage her to just have a conversation with someone else about it. These behaviors may seem like personality quirks to her, but they're not and they need to be addressed – potentially by removing him from the home – before they escalate. Dear Eric: I met a person with similar interests through her parents. We had so much fun together in the beginning. Because she is an academic, she has no money. She lives with her parents in a retirement community. She is trying to get another educational opportunity that includes a small stipend and free room and board. She refuses to get a job to help her situation. Before I realized what was happening, I paid for all the dinners and drinks. I also paid for a group trip abroad for both of us. While there, she roomed with me, but I barely saw her. She missed tour days because she stayed out until 3 a.m. and spent the next day in bed. She bought things she wanted for herself but never even paid for a cup of coffee for me. I finally woke up and saw how this friendship was going. I have been overwhelmed with family deaths and my husband and I working on big projects around the house. She texts me and wants to do things and states that she hates living with her parents. I feel used and barely text back any longer. I feel a little bad about blowing her off, but I am tired of feeling taken advantage of. Suggestions on how to deal with this situation? I feel guilty but angry at the same time. Do I continue avoiding her until she finally leaves? – Reluctant Friend Dear Friend: Avoidance is just going to prolong an uncomfortable situation. Better to address this head-on and see if there's a path forward. You two have different attitudes about money. Hers comes across as immature, if I'm being my most generous, predatory if I'm being less so. But you've offered her so much generosity already, what's the harm in extending a little more for a moment? She's not earning money right now and her room and board are paid for, plus her new friend very graciously offered to cover drinks, meals and trips. It's perfectly reasonable to expect a person to feel and show gratitude for these things, but I can also see how that could be a growing edge for her. Friendships can help us mature, especially when there's a little conflict. So, tell her why the friendship isn't working for you right now and see if she's capable of showing up for you in a different way.
Washington Post
15 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
Asking Eric: Daughter's boyfriend declared himself king of the house
Dear Eric: My daughter has a 'live-in boyfriend' who, since he moved in, thinks he is the king of the household. He is very disrespectful to me, her dad and her stepmom. I tolerated the stuff he said about her dad, and I tolerated him skipping paying my daughter his share of the mortgage for a few months. But when it got so she almost lost her house, I was very upset to say the least.
New York Post
20 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Grief-stricken mother of slain congressional intern received surprise letter from Trump: ‘Made me feel so good'
The mother of a 21-year-old congressional intern who was gunned down in Washington, DC last month expressed her gratitude recently after receiving an unexpected and heartfelt letter about her son from President Trump. 'It just made me feel so good,' Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym said of the note from Trump. 'People call [Trump] a monster, but he's not. He's such a human. He is so kind to kids.' 'I just couldn't believe that he did this.' Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym's son, Eric, was shot and killed in Washington, DC, last month. Courtesy of Tamara Jachym Tarpinian-Jachym's son, Eric, was shot alongside two other victims on June 30, about a mile from the White House, when multiple suspects emerged from a vehicle and opened fire, the Metropolitan Police Department said. Eric, who police said was not the intended target, was unconscious when authorities arrived and died in the hospital the following day. Eric, a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Isenberg School of Management, was in the nation's capital interning for Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) when he was murdered. 'He loved his job, he loved everybody there. He liked people on both sides of the aisle, and he worked with kids who were Democrats and Republicans,' Tarpinian-Jachym said during an interview on the Howie Carr Show on Friday, according to the Boston Herald. She added that Trump's letter 'just drove it home.' In the July 17 note to the slain intern's mom, the president wrote that he and first lady Melania Trump were 'devastated by the senseless act of violence' and 'heartbroken' for her entire family. 'While we may never fully understand the impact that Eric has had during his meaningful life, we know he will be remembered for his kindness, faithfulness, and devotion to your family and his many friends,' Trump wrote. 'He will also be remembered for his commitment to our country. I know how proud Congressman Estes was to have Eric represent his office, the people of Kansas' Fourth Congressional District, and our Nation.' 'Eric will be held in my heart, and I promise to never forget or forgive the terrible act that took him from us,' the president continued. 'Please know that my Administration will not stop fighting to clean up our streets and ensure law and order.' 'May God hold Eric in His eternal love and care and provide you and your other incredible children, Angela and Jeremy, with abiding peace and unending strength.' Eric Tarpinian-Jachym's mother said the letter from Trump was a pleasant surprise. Massachusetts Republican Party The letter was read aloud by Massachusetts Republican Party Chairwoman Amy Carnevale during Eric's funeral on Thursday – and is part of an outpouring of support Tarpinian-Jachym has received from Republicans in the aftermath of the tragedy, according to the Boston Herald. His mom indicated that she heard from Trump before several prominent Massachusetts Democrats, including Gov. Maura Healey. 'The people in Massachusetts showed their true colors,' Tamara said. Healey's office told the Boston Herald that the governor connected with Eric's family on Saturday, but provided no further details about the interaction. DC police have yet to arrest a suspect in connection with Eric's murder.
