Monthly Archives: May 2005

battle of the sexes

I was in the local library this morning and the place was buzzing with pre leaving cert study groups. What struck me was that the groups were exclusively female. Are girls taking these exams more seriously than the boys? Year … Continue reading

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TDs homes to get broadband

there is one TD in the Dail on a workers wage, and it gets me thinking why should TDs get fast tracked to Broadband? they like the rest of us should be in touch with reality, (the reality of how … Continue reading

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The Finns gang up

while researching DVB-H I found this.–Espoo, Finland – Nokia Corporation announced today (25/05) that it allows all its patents to be used in the further development of the Linux Kernel. Nokia believes that open source software communities, like open standards, … Continue reading

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Popes, Airshows & ATC strikes ? Ryanair Italian woes

Ryanair have struck out this weekend in Italy Confirmed Cancellations – Italian Strike 28.05.05Closure of Bari Airport – Sunday 29th May 2005Closure of Rome Ciampino Airport 31st May, 1st & 2nd June I can just imagine the bosses in Ryanair … Continue reading

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Two robbers shot dead during raid in Lusk

some points1. the gardai were in a camper van outside overnight2. gardai were inside the post office before the robbers (as i understand it, as the hammer was been put to the glass the gardai were on the inside with … Continue reading

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radiation in Dáil Éireann

isn’t it about time the smart dicks in the Dáil turned off their mobile phones, you see they are not supposed to have them turned on so they put them on silent; but if they are speaking and the phone … Continue reading

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Harney’s outpatient pilot project

The Tánaiste and Minister for Health, Mary Harney, has said private hospitals will be used to allow people waiting a long period for public outpatient appointments with consultants, to be seen faster. Private hospitals like St. X in Dublin 13 … Continue reading

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Tesco Ireland price difference

While shopping at Tesco this morning I noticed a Tesco own brand 16 piece dinner set for £6.97 or €13.99. £6.97 equals €10.14, that is €3.85 less than the listed price. I fully respect Tesco’s right to set prices, its … Continue reading

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Big L – Radio London on 1395 kHz

This takes me back to my youth, no l’m not old enough to remember big L first time round, but 1980′s caroline + laser558 I do remember. So when I left for work on tuesday @ 10am I was tuned … Continue reading

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No going back for Turkish workers

Turkish workers have rejected the LRC proposal to return to work to allow further discussion on unpaid overtime wages from the construction company GAMA. The workers claim that the group of 85 strikers would be scattered around the country on … Continue reading

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