The leprechauns are icons of Saint Patrick’s Day. The original Irish name of these figures of folklore is “lobairicin” which means small bodied fellow. They usually take the form of old men who enjoy partaking in mischief. Irish legends say that if anyone fixated their eyes upon one, he cannot escape but once the gaze is withdrawn, he vanishes. In most tales and stories, leprechauns are depicted as generally harmless creatures that enjoy solitude and live in remote locations, while in others they are depicted as ill-natured and mischievous, with a mind for cunning.
Among the most popular of beliefs about leprechauns is that they are extremely wealthy and hide their riches in a secret location. The location can be revealed if one were to capture a leprechaun and trade the leprechaun’s freedom for the whereabouts of his treasure trove. On Saint Patrick’s Day, give a fun gift of a leprechaun to your loved ones.
This is a funny and very entertaining leprechaun themed gift. Cormac will provide smiles and laughter on this Saint Paddy’s Day. Cormac is a leprechaun who may have drank a little too much on Saint Paddy’s Day and that is probably why he keeps on burping Irish phrases and is not shy to show his toothless mouth.
To hear him talk, hit him on the head or slap him like a shooter. His Irish brogue bursts out 9 different Irish theme phrases like “Pinch Me, I’m Irish”. “Not so Hard” or “Rub me Shillelagh”. This leprechaun plush is oh so very huggable and super soft and cuddly. It measures 7 by 6 by 9 inches and weighs 2.4 ounces. Recommended for children from 12 months to 5 years. This leprechaun plush is a great addition to your Saint Patrick’s Day party. Go ahead and give Cormac the leprechaun a home on Saint Patrick’s Day.
For the Irish-loving friend who loves to joke and who acts pretty much like an old leprechaun, this mug best suits him best. This mug is made of white ceramic and contains no lead. The print has a high gloss finish and is printed on both sides of the mug.
The mug is available in both 11 oz and 15 oz sizes. The mug weighs 1.1 pounds and measures 4.5 by 3.3 by 5 inches which is just right for a coffee mug. It is not too heavy and would not strain your wrist as you enjoy your cup of coffee. It is also microwave safe and FDA approved. Give your friend a chance to drink his or her coffee in this way cooler mug. Ordinary mugs are already obsolete and mugs with an attitude are in.
Kids love pens that do more than just write. This Punchy Paddy Irish pen gives the ordinary writing experience a twist – they punch! The leprechaun’s eyes light up green as they punch. Each arm punches individually and you can even duel with your friends.
This pen is a perfect give away not only for the kids but also for those young at heart. Make writing a fighting good time and celebrate the Irish heritage with this leprechaun fighter. A perfect St. Paddy’s Day gift that is both entertaining and fun. There’s really never a dull moment when leprechauns are around.
This is not your ordinary salt and pepper shaker. This is a unique and beautifully made salt and pepper shaker set designed especially for Saint Patrick’s Day. This set adds fun and whimsy to the receiver’s home.
This can also be a centerpiece for the table of your Saint Paddy’s Day party. It is made of ceramic and dolomite material. This is a high quality, functional and decorative salt and pepper set. It is also highly durable and has very vibrant colors. It measures 2.2 inches by 2.2 inches by 2.4 inches and weighs 4.8 ounces. Hand washed only and should not be placed in the dishwasher. It comes in a gift box and is a perfect gift that you could give to someone special or even for yourself.
Gift this leprechaun’s treats gift basket filled with yummy treats that includes milk chocolate coins, green Ghirardelli chocolate squares and a festive four leaf clover headband packaged with a bright green bow. This also makes a beautiful and bountiful centerpiece on your table at your Saint Patrick’s Day party.
The kids as well as any chocolate lover would love this fun gift. The festive four leaf clover headband may be an addition to you and your friend’s Saint Patrick’s Day outfit too. Send luck and love on Saint Paddy’s Day with this pot of gold full of leprechaun treats.
This t-shirt is comfortable to wear. It’s casual and loose fitting and is perfect for your Saint Patrick’s Day party and parades. It is made from 6 ounce, pre-shrunk 100% cotton that is figure hugging. The bottom and sleeve hems are double stitched for durability. There’s a variety of sizes to choose from. The sizes run from Small right up to 6XL. The print can be personalized as you please. With a variety of colors to choose from, this basic t-shirt will make a great addition to any zombie cum leprechaun lover’s wardrobe collection.
This infant shirt is perfect for the tiny tykes to join in the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration. Babies can be in style and look good on on St Paddy’s Day. This shirt is made from 5.3 oz, imported 100% cotton jersey. It is short sleeved with a hemmed bottom. It comes with different colors to choose from. Sizes available for 6 month, 12 month, 18 month and 24 month baby. Make your baby and grandma happy this Saint Patrick’s Day. Show your baby off and let him or her be cuter and even more adorable on Saint Paddy’s Day.
All projects under the MCC’s compact programme must be completed exactly after five years of their implementation date. If not, the funds will go back to the US
Aug 19, 2017-Nepal has achieved another key milestone in securing a grant of $500 million (approximately Rs51.5 billion) from the United States, as the board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an independent US government agency working to reduce global poverty through economic development, has approved the proposal to extend financial support to the country.
The latest development comes two weeks after the Nepali Cabinet endorsed the Ministry of Finance’s proposal to accept the grant assistance from the US agency.
Now US Congress needs to approve the grant assistance for Nepal. Following this, Nepal and the US will sign an agreement, most probably in September, following which funds will start flowing into Nepal.
The $500-million US grant support is part of the $630-million compact programme designed by the MCC for Nepal. To implement the programme, the Nepal government has expressed commitment to contribute $130 million, which is the single largest up-front country contribution in MCC’s history, says a statement issued by the US Embassy in Kathmandu.
“The compact with Nepal focuses on the power and transportation sectors to improve regional connectivity, spur private investment, drive growth, and reduce poverty,” the statement quotes Acting MCC CEO Jonathan Nash as saying.
The MCC board of directors selected Nepal for its compact programme in December 2014. Nepal was selected for the MCC programme “in recognition of the country’s efforts to establish rule of law and democratic institutions and its strong performance on MCC’s policy scorecard”.
Since Nepal’s selection, the government and the MCC have been scouting projects that can provide highest economic rate of return and reduce the incidence of poverty in Nepal.
After conducting a thorough study, the MCC had agreed to support two broad projects in Nepal: the Electricity Transmission Project and the Road Maintenance Project, as energy shortage and inferior transport network are two binding constraints for Nepal’s rapid economic growth.
Of the investment being made in Nepal, a bulk, or $520 million, will go towards development of 300 km of 400kV transmission lines from eastern to western parts of the country and three power substations. Most of the proposed transmission lines traverse hilly terrain, starting from close to the Kathmandu Valley and move to the west and then southwest to the Indian border.
Another $55 million will be used to maintain 305 km of road segments; the remaining amount will be used for activities like monitoring and evaluation of projects being implemented, hiring of procurement and fiscal agents, and covering other administrative expenses.
The project related to the energy sector is expected to have an impact on at least 72 percent of the households currently connected to the grid, while maintenance works on around 305 km of road segments will benefit 205,000 households across the country, according to the MCC.
“MCC’s grant investments promote economic growth and help people lift themselves out of poverty, creating more stable, secure countries with new business pportunities,” says the US Embassy statement.
“New procurement and business opportunities associated with the Nepal compact will be announced in the coming months.”
All projects under the MCC’s compact programme must be completed exactly after five years of their implementation date. If not, the funds will go back to the US.
It means getting to the gym at the last minute and still getting a pass for Body Pump. Actually after spring break, all of those people who made New Years resolutions to start working out will have lost interest and we will have the gym back.
So for those of you who are leaving, you will be sorely missed and I look forward to hearing all about your trips, but for just a short bit I will enjoy our once small town.
Really, I remember when I was in high school, I won't say when that was, but lets just say George Bush Sr. was president, back when Rock Prairie Road was out in the middle of nowhere and when the college students would leave, you could actually see tumbleweeds going down the road.
Plenty of time to tell everyone I got down Texas Avenue in three minutes and it sure is quiet around here. Anything longer than that and I will be totally lost and sad.
For those of you who are staying here, you can come help me serve food and play with kids at the Bryan Outreach.
I've always wanted to experience that side of college station...but i have never really gotten to! I hope someday I will be here and get to drive down Texas in 3 minutes...i cant imagine a life where the "cutting through the neighborhoods" is not the fastest choice and not having to avoid Texas at all costs! Enjoy your spring break! I will miss you!
I don't know if we'll ever drive down Texas in 3 min.! Rusty and I are convinced the construction will never end. But when it does, we should all have t-shirts that say "We survived 15 years of construction on Texas" because all of these new college students will come in and believe that Texas has always been wide open, breezy, large laned, and they won't appreciate our suffering.
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