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I am delighted that the honour fell to Ireland, during our Presidency of the European Union, to oversee this pivotal event. Enlargement presents huge opportunities for the new members. However, we should not ignore the significant opportunities for Ireland too.
This enlargement copper-fastens Europe as an area united in peace and stability, democratically working in a rule based system for the greater prosperity and well being of all of its citizens. This is in everyone's interest.
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Fashionable
Ferns
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Say house plant and many people think of a fern or something they think is a fern. Their next thought is likely to be ‘that's a bit boring'. We think otherwise.
Ferns have devoted fans that collect them with love and ardour. They are the few. The many are those who think they are dull. If the latter, larger, group knew of ferns'
distinguished history as house plants and their potential if looked after with imagination, they might easily change their minds.
It was the Victorians who gave ferns their fashionable status amongst houseplants. |
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Paris was much more than I expected. Let me paint the picture of four days in Europe's most beautiful capital!
Arrival into Charles De Gaul airport with an effortless transfer to the metro, having purchased four-day rambling tickets. This meant we travelled at whim to all parts of this great city, changing direction as the wind took us. |
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The 4th Dublin Docklands 7K Fun Run takes place on Tuesday 25th May at 7.45. More than 1,000 runners from all over Dublin are expected to take part in this year’s run which will start and finish at St. George’s Dock, IFSC. The route takes in the campshires on both sides of the River Liffey.
Prizes will be given for first and second place for both men and women. Goody bags will be given to everyone who registers on or before 14th May.
Temple Street Children’s Hospital is the designated charity to benefit from the event.
Organised by the DDDA, the 7K Fun Run has AAI approval. Minimum age is 16.
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VW’s
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The solid progress achieved by Skoda since the marque was reintroduced here a decade ago is set to continue with the planned late-Autumn arrival of their new Octavia.
Currently being presented to international media, the new Octavia is solidly aimed at the family buyer. In design terms, it has evolved from the current version Skoda having opted for subtle style changes whilst still retaining the overall appeal of its predecessor of which over 1 million models have been produced since its launch in 1998. |
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| Thousands of years ago the ancient Egyptians hunted the ostrich for food. These large flightless birds can weigh in at up to 250 pounds and stand 7 feet tall.
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In response to the growing levels of inactivity, obesity and sedentary lifestyles in Ireland, Minister for Health and Children, Micheál Martin TD, launched a campaign last year to redress the trends that are impacting on the general health of the nation.
Let it Go, Just for 30 Minutes is a new physical activity campaign, organised by the Health Promotion Unit and aimed at the 50 per cent of the population that does not engage in any form of regular physical activity. |
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Test Yourself
Against the Markets . . .
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Some businesses have gained greatly from clever use of IT and the Internet. Most could no longer function without these technologies.
However, research by Enterprise Ireland (http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/ebusiness/eBIT_ICTissues.htm) has revealed that many smaller Irish companies face business risks due to poor management of information technology. In larger companies, many knowledgeable commentators question the business benefits of much of the IT investment of recent years.
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