Archive | June, 2012
Your problems solved: by Sorcha Ni Shuilleabhain Age9

Your problems solved: by Sorcha Ni Shuilleabhain Age9

Dear Sorcha Help! I’m a longtime reader of your column and first time writer. I saw how you recently helped Roy Hodgson, Angela Merkel and Barack Obama, but I’m afraid our situation might be beyond even your talents. Our Head of IT persuaded us that human-computer interfaces are the future, after watching an episode of Red Dwarf. Since April 1st we’ve been testing the concept with our giant computer BANK-9000, which controls RBS’ cash dispensers and current accounts worldwide. Being pretty much the sharpest tools in the box, we decided to get Ulster [...]

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New Jersey resident Elizabeth Lloyd sues 11 year old Mathew Miggliacio for $150,000

New Jersey resident Elizabeth Lloyd sues 11 year old Mathew Miggliacio for $150,000

A New Jersey woman is suing an 11 year old boy for $150,000 for accidentally hitting her in the face with a baseball during a Little League game.

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Euro 2012:Can Ronaldo ‘do a Maradona’?

Euro 2012:Can Ronaldo ‘do a Maradona’?

Can Ronaldo ‘do a Maradona’? It is the semi-final of an international tournament. In one corner, the favourites, low scorers but relatively comfortable in all their games.

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Man torrenting pirated movies and music

The “Streaming” Generation: a world of free entertainment

As Students, we constantly battle with our never-ending lack of money woes. When it comes to our pre-drinking CDs and lazy movie days it’s simple for us, with the click of a button, to access free-to-view movie websites and mp3 downloading software. Simple and convenient as it is, do we ever stop and consider what laws are being broken to allow us access to this entertainment? Do we feel bad that most of the content we are enjoying over the internet is being shared free of charge?

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Missing Child – Dawson Wilson

Missing Child – Dawson Wilson

Gardaí are seeking any information on the location of missing child Dawson Wilson.

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Sign the longest blanket in the world: with Pieta House in Patrick St today

Sign the longest blanket in the world: with Pieta House in Patrick St today

Pieta House is a non-profit organisation providing specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideas or who participate in self-harming behaviors. Their services are FREE of CHARGE. 80% of their income comes from Fundraising Events and donations.

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Spice Girls Reunited!

Spice Girls Reunited!

For the first time since their worldwide tour in 2008, all five of the original Spice Girls have gathered to celebrate the announcement of their new musical in London. 

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Lonesome George, the last of his kind has died- La Pinta Tortoise is now excinct.

Lonesome George, the last of his kind has died- La Pinta Tortoise is now excinct.

Lonesome George, the last surviving Giant Galapagos Tortoise has died. 

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How to Survive: Being the Job-Huntsman.

How to Survive: Being the Job-Huntsman.

There comes a time in every youngen’s life when education stops for three brief months and a hunt for employment begins. A young job seeker must embark on a treacherous journey to gain a coveted position in some sort of workplace. The pay may be crap, the employer foul, but it must be done to avoid the boredom and poverty encountered in the wasteland of unemployment. The odds are bad. Some have died during the search for employment. Others have been left so marred by their experience, they’ve never sought a job [...]

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England pay the penalty as Italy march on

England pay the penalty as Italy march on

As Alessandro Diamanti stepped up to the penalty spot, you just had a feeling that it wasn’t to be England’s night. Having failed to convert their last two penalties, England needed Diamanti to miss to keep any hopes alive. However, it wasn’t to be as the Italian coolly stroked the ball past Joe Hart to book Italy a semi-final place in Warsaw. Although Italy dominated the match for over 90 minutes, including the stretches of extra time, Roy Hodgson’s battling English side managed to hang in just long enough to [...]

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