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Nortel Networks – Top wireless turkeys of 2009 – FierceWireless

November 20, 2009
By Tom
Nortel Networks – Top wireless turkeys of 2009 – FierceWireless

There are lots of local businesses using Nortel PBX systems around here. They better wise up – Happy Thanksgiving! Nortel Networks – Top wireless turkeys of 2009 – FierceWireless.

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Thierry Henry demonstrates how to cheat in football

November 19, 2009
By Tom
Thierry Henry demonstrates how to cheat in football

French captain Thierry Henry exposes himself as a cheat in football. Afterwards he blamed the referee.

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Rugby – Ireland v Australia, Croke Park, Dublin – November 15th, 2009

November 15, 2009
By Tom
Rugby – Ireland v Australia, Croke Park, Dublin – November 15th, 2009

In the end the game was a tie at 20-20, somewhat unusually in rugby matches. Croke Park, Dublin Time Out Ireland score! - Posted using MobyPicture.com

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Health Care in the U.S.

November 9, 2009
By Tom

I can’t believe that this was a battle to begin with. The concept of insurance is about risk equalization, why were insurance companies allowed to cherry-pick only those who were profitable?  That is behaviour I would expect from “the house”  were it a casino. It’s certainly not insurance! Anyway, it’s good to see the U.S....

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De Mad Hoor, Athlone, Ireland

September 28, 2009
By Tom
De Mad Hoor, Athlone, Ireland

Food: 2/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 1/5

Despite the catchy name, this place is best avoided. It has all the ambiance of the line at the Motor Vehicle Office. - Posted using MobyPicture.com

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Synble Nokia S60 Users – Get your tweets delivered for free!

August 31, 2009
By Tom

If you live in a country where Twitter does not automatically deliver your directs and mentions via SMS you may still have an opportunity to get them delivered if you have a Nokia S60 phone. The magic is done by Synble, a piece of software that runs in the background on your mobile device. The...

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24/08/2009 Dawn over the Shannon

August 24, 2009
By Tom
24/08/2009 Dawn over the Shannon

Out on an early morning walk - Posted using MobyPicture.com

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What’s interesting about this…

August 1, 2009
By Tom
What’s interesting about this…

What’s interesting about this post as you read it is that in fact I am speaking it using a service from a website called dial2do.com. It transcribes every word I speak to generate this posting into Word Press. Powered by . Mp3

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Weekly Radio Podcast

June 19, 2009
By Tom
Weekly Radio Podcast

This is a one hour podcast of our weekly show on Athlone Community Radio -” The Thursday Mix”.  Studio guest was Jeff Reid of Indianapolis, Indiana who is visiting Ireland for his wedding to local girl Paula. Best wishes to them both. We did a lot of plugging for the Sharon Shannon gig which was happening...

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‘His & Hers’ Feature Film – Special Screening

June 12, 2009
By Tom
‘His & Hers’ Feature Film – Special Screening

His and Hers is a beautifully observed and creative documentary that combines observation and imagination to illustrate a universal love story. Shot in the hallways, living rooms and kitchens of the Irish Midlands, the story moves sequentially from young to old to deliver a unique and touching insight into sharing life’s journey. The film explores...

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