Archive for February, 2009

An infestation of parasites on Lough Ree is set to cause serious damage to both the natural ecosystem and anglers who are dependent on its fish stocks. Shoals of “red shrimp” which can resemble a red cloud were spotted in the lake over last weekend, and the infestation was confirmed yesterday. There is no way of...
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The networking startup is trying to differentiate its products by having a lower price point and offering a hosted solution for network management. By Marin Perez,  InformationWeek Feb. 24, 2009 URL: informationweek.com Networking startup Meraki is introducing an 802.11n access point that it said will offer businesses high throughput at low costs. The MR58...
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Bizarre regulation ‘a waste of money’ By Eimear Ni Bhraonain Tuesday February 24 2009 PRISONERS already serving jail terms are being sent on ‘detours’ of up to 160km on trips to and from courts due to a bizarre regulation. Following court appearances on fresh matters, criminals in the midlands must be brought to Portlaoise Prison to have...
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‘Automatic’ music label salute By Austin Modine Posted in Music and Media, 23rd February 2009 18:57 GMT Free whitepaper – The Register Guide: Taking stock of the IT environment Eircom, Ireland’s biggest internet provider, has agreed to block access to any website the music industry says is responsible for illegal music-swapping. In a letter sent to ISPs across the...
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RONAN McGREEVY Mon, Feb 23, 2009 DETAILS OF this year’s HSE Community Games have been announced by the organisers. They will take place at the Athlone Institute of Technology because Mosney is having a face-lift. The events this year take place from May 22nd to May 24th, and from August 14th to 16th and August 21st and 23rd. The...
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You have been warned, originally uploaded by *regina*. I came across this pic on flickr and thought it was worth a post. I’m pretty sure this is the wall at the entrance to Burgess Park on the Strand and not a million miles from this sign I came across in 2008.
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Athlone Advertiser, February 20, 2009. Though he resisted the temptation when he heard there was a street in Athlone called Preaching Lane, Judge John Neilan didn’t hesitate to issue the maximum fine for illegal parking to a woman who failed to answer her summons this week (February 18). The District Court in Athlone heard from a...
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Athlone Advertiser, February 20, 2009. By Finian Coghlan A pensioner was threatened with nearly two months in jail this week (February 18) for dragging his feet over a two year old debt accrued from the sale of a horse. Michael Moroney of Carnagh, Kiltoom, Athlone was brought to court by another septuagenarian, Mr FG Ryan from Tipperary,...
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Then check out the 3M Micro Professional Projector which seems to be the state of the art for affordable mobile projectors.  It’s certainly a worthwhile investment for a start up such as myself.
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Athlone Advertiser, February 13, 2009. By Finian Coghlan For the second time in a month, a judge criticised the Tánaiste, Mary Coughlan, for failing to appreciate the present financial climate before throwing out all charges brought against a business for employing teenagers illegally. Before the court this week (February 11) was prominent Moate publican,...
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