Archive for April, 2007

Air Travel

Writes simon on April 14th, 2007

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I posted the folowing on Irish Election. And as predicted people have come out against Air Travel.
I am sure that much will be written about Michael O’Leary announcing €10 flights to America and how it is terrible and how we should not fly due to climate change and all that. But what people miss [...]

Top 6 Friday: Summer Movie Double Bill

Writes ck on April 12th, 2007

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Down Dossing Times way the month of May brings big cheery anticipation as to what the cinema screens will bring us this summer. It’s fair to say that whatever the outcome, and a lot of the most hyped movies have a lot to prove in my book, we are in for one hell of popcorn [...]

Subconscious reactions

Writes tuathal on April 12th, 2007

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Certain stimuli provoke certain reactions in all human beings. For example, a change in lighting will cause the pupil of the human eye to change size, adapting to the new intensity of light. Similarly, when exposed to cold temperatures the hairs on the human body stand up and the person begins to shiver in a [...]

This is very simple premise. We take a well known song and give you the original and a cover and you tell us which version you prefer. We’ll try and make it a bit of a contest each time, so you won’t be seeing any Robbie Williams or Westlife doing swing.

To begin, Hotel California

First up [...]

7% GDP on education?

Writes simon on April 10th, 2007

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To me education is the most important thing that a state does. More important then Health even. Maybe it is the right winger in me. But for instance I have no problem with for profit health care as the left tend to term it. If a guy/girl set up a hospital hire staff etc etc [...]

Indo ripping off

Writes simon on April 9th, 2007

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Seems the indo has ripped someone off

Election not in Doubt, Validity Is

Writes ck on April 9th, 2007

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Its difficult to know what will come of yesterdays news that Finian McGrath 9Dublin North Central) and Catherine Murphy (Kildare North) have launched a legal challenge to the upcoming election on the basis that the ratio of TDs to constituents is imbalanced in a number of constituencies violating the Constitution.

The report in the Tribune and [...]

The Sopranos

Writes ck on April 8th, 2007

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‘The Sopranos’ returns to TV screens stateside tonight for its final run of 9 episodes, closing the doors on the series.
Speculation is rife online as to how events will unfurl.
I’m sure those who can and are big enough fans will find a way to see the episodes and avoid being spoiled.

Top 6 Friday Returns

Writes ck on April 6th, 2007

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A while back now Simon created the Dossing Times Top 6 Friday list. A unique take on the list, something people seem universally fascinated with. We’ve decided to bring it back (I wanted to say resurrect but I don’t know would it have been in bad taste considering the weekend?) and for its first week [...]

Yes to a mid-week vote

Writes tuathal on April 5th, 2007

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Is it me or does Bertie’s idea of having the general election on a Thursday make sense.

I realise that a Thursday vote is likely to make a significant impact on the number of students who manage to vote, but I ask. is that a bad thing?
Simon has been campaigning over on Irish election for the [...]