Archive for April, 2007

Blair may reinstate Direct Rule to Dublin

If agreement cannot be reached between Bertie Ahern’s Fianna Fáil and the right of centre Progressive Democrats in Dáil Éireann then Direct Rule may be imposed by London.
“BELFAST, Northern Ireland, April 29 (UPI) — The president of Northern Ireland, Mary McAleese dissolved parliament Sunday as Prime Minister Bertie Ahern announced an election next month.
The move [...]

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Release Me

In the best advertisements you never really know what the hell’s going on until the very last moment. Unusually for this kind of advert the music doesn’t just set the mood, it really fits in with the video. The music is by the Swedish band “Oh Laura“, the song is called “Release Me”. It has [...]

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Microsoft discount software for LDCs

Microsoft have announced that it will be providing a discounted version of its software applications to “qualifying governments” beginning later this year for around US$3.00. The package is called the “Student Innovation Suite“. It will include a range of Microsoft software including;

Windows XP Started Edition,
Office Home and Student 2007 (Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Including learning [...]

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Exam Timetable

Summer 2007 exam timetable. This post really has more to do with me forgetting my printer card than anything else.
Day\Date
Friday 18-MAY-07
Start
09:30
Duration
3hrs0mins
Module
Systems Applications
Location
Sports Hall, Seat 130
Keithout

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Boris Yeltsin (1931-2007)

“He was a remarkable man who saw the need for democratic and economic reform and in defending that reform he played a vital role at a crucial time in Russia’s history.” - Prime Minister Tony Blair

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Our hard-working MLAs

Our elected representatives discussing the socio-economic benefits of an inter-governmental institution consisting of the United Kingdom (and associated constituents) the Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey.

COMMITTEE ON THEPREPARATION FOR GOVERNMENT[...]
Mr P Robinson: I propose that further consideration be given to an overarching British Isles council.
Mr P J Bradley: [...]

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Northern Irish Blogs dot Com

NorthernIrishblogs.com seems to have made a come back, although it’s still undergoing some ’serious reconstructive surgery’. Hope it doesn’t miss any follow-up appointments.
Keithout

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Stormont guards honoured by assembly

“…the Assembly recognises the exceptional courage and bravery shown by individual members on November 24 last year and their tremendous professionalism and commitment to the safety and protection of members, staff and the general public.”
- Eileen Bell Presiding Officer of the Transitional Assembly
The Parliament Buildings security personnel who stopped Michael Stone were honoured today by [...]

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Free Alan Johnston

“His kidnapping is detrimental to our nation and our national cause” - Mustafa Barghouti, Palestinian Information Minister

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Happy Easter

From Random Phone Pictures

Remember large chocolate eggs are not for life, they’re just for Easter. So eat up!
Keithout

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