The Pussycat Dolls Domination Continues! Dec 3, 2008
Pussycat Dolls European Headlining Tour: 1/18 Aberdeen Scotland AECC 1/19 Glasgow Scotland SECC 1/21 Newcastle England Newcastle Arena 1/22 Birmingham England NIA 1/24 Nottingham England Nottingham Arena 1/25 Bournemouth England BIC 1/27 London England O2 Arena 1/28 London England O2 Arena 1/29 Manchester England MEN Arena 1/30 Cardiff Wales Cardiff Arena 2/1 Dublin Ireland O2 Dublin 2/3 Belfast Ireland Kings Hall 2/5 Sheffield England Sheffield Arena 2/6 Liverpool England Liverpool Arena 2/8... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Green Thoughts: Just banish 'em Dec 3, 2008
It took disaster in Ireland to wed science and pest management. In the 1840s, when blight killed the potatoes and led to famine and death, some folks saw a mischievous devil at work, others blamed a grumpy god, while another camp thought the railroads were to blame. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Sleeve genius: sounds good, looks great Dec 2, 2008
" Thorgerson admits he has designed a few "turkeys" in 40 years, but none of them are in the first Australian exhibition of his work, which opens at Paddington's Global Gallery on Thursday. Arranged on the gallery's walls are images synonymous with some of the most famous recordings of all time. Thorgerson, 64, who moves slowly after a stroke five years ago, points a few of them out with his walking cane. Here's the iconic prism design for Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon and the amorous... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
At Griffin Museum, photographers capture hope and destruction Dec 2, 2008
Fishermen in the Aran Islands, off the coast of Ireland, wear sweaters knit with highly specific patterns so as to make it easier to identify their bodies should they drown. Powell has created a variety of knitting samples. (Boston Globe)
Dream World Cup draw for Wallabies Dec 2, 2008
In addition to landing on the opposite side of the draw as their two Tri-Nations rivals, Australia have also been grouped in a relatively easy pool alongside Ireland, Italy and two qualifying teams from Europe and America. Currently ranked eighth in the world, Ireland are the lowest-placed side from the so-called band two nations that the third-ranked Australians could have been pitted against in the pool stages ... Pool C: Australia, Ireland, Italy, Europe 2, Americas 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Been and gone Dec 2, 2008
Among others who died in November were the creator of Jurassic Park and ER, , former Northern Ireland Chief Constable, , former BBC weatherman, , Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer, and comedy actor. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
'I get my kicks from plastic bricks' Dec 2, 2008
Page last updated at 12:05 GMT, Monday, 1 December 2008. I get my kicks from plastic bricks. (BBC News -- UK)
Ireland wins Miss World contest Dec 2, 2008
Miss Ireland beat more than 100 other contestants. Ireland has won the Miss World beauty pageant, held this year for the first time in China. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
Deaf audiences can 'see' dialogue Dec 2, 2008
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Nations prepare for cluster bomb accord Dec 2, 2008
In May, more than 100 countries agreed in Dublin, Ireland, to ban cluster bombs within eight years. The issue gained new urgency after cluster bombs were used in the Georgia conflict. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Musician dreams big when coordinating annual Irish Christmas in America show Dec 2, 2008
We put on a Christmas show with the underlying concept of a flavor of the traditions that people do in Ireland ... One of the most heartfelt themes of Irish Christmas is emigration, said Mac Diarmada, who is an All-Ireland fiddle champion from County Sligo ... It s pretty popular in Ireland, but it s stronger in certain geographical areas, such as in the Irish-speaking parts of Ireland, which includes Connemara. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
2008 MTV Europe Music Awards Delivers Multi-Platform Success Dec 2, 2008
The 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards will be broadcast in the following territories: Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
South take prime World Cup draw spots Dec 1, 2008
Wales, England, France and Ireland now face the prospect of being drawn alongside one of the leading quartet ... Band 2: Wales, England, France, Ireland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Last tango on Strictly - another celebrity dancer bites the dust Dec 1, 2008
"It's been absolutely incredible. I can't thank people enough for their support, in Northern Ireland and over here.". She added that she would miss dance partner Matthew Cutler "every day, more than anything.". (BBC News -- UK)
Basinger denies phone rant leak Dec 1, 2008
She also revealed Basinger had hired a bodyguard for 11-year-old Ireland. The couple have been locked in a long and bitter legal battle over access to the child since they split in 2000. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Baghdad blasts target Iraqi police Dec 1, 2008
(Writing by Mohammed Abbas; Editing by Louise Ireland and Michael Christie). Buzz Up. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Monday profile: Former MVAC director retired, but busy as ever Dec 1, 2008
Add in singing in two choral groups and leading annual hiking trips to Ireland, and this retirement has been anything but retiring ... LET S GO WALKING: Gallagher leads an annual walking tour of Ireland. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Celtic Thunder brings its music to Fresno Dec 1, 2008
"Here's more of our Celtic Thunder rundown: The other CT members: Damian McGinty (the youngest at 16), Keith Harkin (the blond one), Ryan Kelly (who just turned 30) and George Donaldson (He's the oldest, in his early 40s, with the shaved head. He's also the lone Scot in the group; the others are from Ireland.) The Celtic Woman connection: Sharon Browne, original producer of Celtic Woman, is the show producer. The Coulter effect: Musical director Coulter has a long resume. He started his career... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
PriceGrabber.com(R) Releases 2008 Black Friday Online Shopping Statistics Nov 30, 2008
Experian has corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and has operational headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif. and Nottingham, UK. The Group employs approximately 15,500 people in 38 countries worldwide, supporting clients in more than 65 countries around the world. (PR Newswire)
She's the new Dora the Explorer Nov 29, 2008
"One of my friends went to Ireland, and she brought back a Dora book in Gaelic.". Getting the role wasn't an easy task for Sanchez, the oldest of three children in what she describes as "a very musical" family. (Boston Globe)
A Voice Heard Around The World Nov 29, 2008
"One of my friends went to Ireland, and she brought back a Dora book in Gaelic. ... I love being part of this (show).". Sanchez, a self-taught musician who loves to play jazz piano, sees her work on "Dora" as another step toward reaching her dreams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Irish PM seeks way to ratify rejected EU treaty Nov 29, 2008
However, Cowen, on an official visit to Sweden, could not say whether this would mean a second referendum on the treaty, which is intended to streamline decision-making in the 27-nation bloc and whose rejection by Ireland stunned Europe ... An Irish parliamentary committee said on Thursday that Ireland could legally hold a second referendum on the treaty, a decision the Irish government welcomed ... Cowen said he could not say if Ireland may be able to hold a second referendum on the treaty. (guardian.co.uk)
* World News Quick Take Nov 29, 2008
Customs authorities confiscated eight CDs from Jill Ireland when she flew back to Kuala Lumpur on May 11 after a trip to Jakarta, her lawyer Annou Xavier said late on Thursday. The Home Ministry informed her in a letter that the CDs were seized mainly because their cover titles contained the word Allah, which is prohibited in non-Muslim religious material, Xavier said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
GM looks to sell real estate in England Nov 29, 2008
"Investigations are under way as to what would be viable," said Denis Chick, spokesman for GM's United Kingdom and Ireland division in an e-mail Friday. According to Chick, properties in the U.K. that could be sold include its headquarters in Luton, a parts warehouse in Luton and an engineering site in Millbrook. (FOX23.com, OK)
Arlington Seniors Association from the Nov. 27 edition Nov 29, 2008
April 18-27: Shades of Ireland. From Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford, through Killarney and the Ring of Kerry to Galway and Limerick. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
New album captures the real tom jones Nov 28, 2008
It was about four years ago, and the Welsh singer was in Dublin, Ireland, for an award show when he headed over to Lillie's, the famed Grafton Street club ... It was about four years ago, and the Welsh singer was in Dublin, Ireland, for an award show when he headed over to Lillie's, the famed Grafton Street club ... It was about four years ago, and the Welsh singer was in Dublin, Ireland, for an award show when he headed over to Lillie's, the famed Grafton Street club. (Juneau Empire)
UK Concert Ticket Gift Ideas for Ch... Nov 28, 2008
X-Factor winner of 2005 and teen favourite Shayne Ward has just released extra tickets for two shows in Ireland due to exceptional demand. Dates are at the end of December, for those who can t wait for Spring and Summer tours to come round. (Suite101.com)
Late goals send Milan through in UEFA Cup Nov 28, 2008
Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland doubled City's advantage midway through the second half when he poked in Benjani's deflected flick. St Etienne got the point they needed to qualify in a 1-1 draw at Club Bruges in Group G. The French side sacked coach Laurent Roussey earlier this month and prop up Ligue 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Soccer | UEFA Cup: CSKA becomes first team in UEFA Cup knockout phase Nov 28, 2008
Robinho's place was taken by Daniel Sturridge, who provided the cross that Benjani Mwaruwari slotted into an open goal at the far post in the 32nd minute after Stephen Ireland failed to make a connection. Ireland, who had a goal ruled out for offside at the end of the first half, completed a comfortable night in Germany for City ... Benjani's shot was badly cleared and the ball landed in front of Ireland, who struck into the net under the advancing Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. (International Herald Tribune)
Switzerland to join EU passport-free zone Nov 28, 2008
EU members Cyprus, Britain and Ireland have opted to stay out of the borderless zone, while Romania and Bulgaria have yet to qualify. All other EU states, plus non-EU nations Norway and Iceland participate. (International Herald Tribune)
GM eyes 167 million European asset sale Nov 28, 2008
"We have engaged Jones Lang LaSalle to advise us on certain non-manufacturing assets," Denis Chick, director of communications for GM UK and Ireland, told the paper. GM would not comment on which assets it was seeking to sell in Europe, the paper said. (International Herald Tribune)
Thai investigators work to identify plane crash victims Nov 27, 2008
An unofficial list compiled by the Thai foreign ministry showed that among the dead were six Britons, three Israelis, two Americans, two French nationals, and one each from Australia, Germany, Iran, Ireland and Sweden. However, the list was incomplete as more than 30 foreign fatalities had not yet been identified. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Latin America tops murder tables Nov 27, 2008
"The probability of a young Latin American being a murder victim is 30 times higher than for a European, and more than 70 times greater than for young people in countries like Greece, Hungary, England, Austria... or Ireland," the report said. The comparative study found that the murder rate for young people was 36. (BBC News -- Americas)
Borders Inc ' no longer for sale' Nov 27, 2008
Borders sold its Borders and Books Etc branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland to private equity group Risk Capital Partners in 2007. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
MLAs' dismay over hospital delay Nov 27, 2008
Page last updated at 06:55 GMT, Thursday, 27 November 2008. Work at Altnagelvin will be completed in 2016, says the committee. (BBC News -- UK)
Ministers search for spare cash Nov 27, 2008
Page last updated at 06:32 GMT, Thursday, 27 November 2008. The Stormont Executive will meet on Thursday to discuss what can be done to help tackle the economic downturn. (BBC News -- UK)
AP reporter Hugh Mulligan dies at 83 Nov 27, 2008
In all, Mulligan visited 146 countries on assignments that included wars in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Ireland, Cyprus, Angola and the secessionist Nigerian region of Biafra ... He went to Ireland with presidents Kennedy and Ronald Reagan and to China and Russia with Richard Nixon, toured with jazz great Louis Armstrong and comedian Bob Hope, carried a spear at the Metropolitan Opera and rode a camel caravan in Oman ... Survivors include his wife of 60 years, the former Brigid Murphy, whom... (Anchorage Daily News)
New German Symphony will perform Sunday in Lake Wales Nov 27, 2008
This year s concert tour through Florida is the third tour overseas after two successful Christmas tours in Florida and several summer tours through Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. They said their Christmas Concerts in Florida are an adventure for their chamber group in many ways and added they hope to thank the audience and their principal supporters with a very special evening. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Coping with war Nov 27, 2008
Ian, a 27-year-old veteran of Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland and Iraq, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 1999, but went on to fight in several more campaigns. Ian - not his real name - left the Army after Iraq, but he is sure many more British troops are silently suffering mental anguish from Iraq and Afghanistan than official figures suggest. (BBC News -- Health)
Final crash officer to be buried Nov 27, 2008
Page last updated at 06:40 GMT, Thursday, 27 November 2008. A police outrider accompanies the hearse carrying James Magee's body. (BBC News)
UK 'support' for waste payments Nov 27, 2008
Page last updated at 19:44 GMT, Wednesday, 26 November 2008. By Roger Harrabin BBC Environment Analyst. (BBC News -- Science)
European rescue Nov 27, 2008
Poland and Slovakia for instance are growing strongly, but look at Ireland or Germany and the picture is quite grim. Glamour of pessimism. (BBC News -- Business)
Woolworths and MFI crash threatens 31000 jobs Nov 27, 2008
The lenders - GMAC and Burdale, part of the Bank of Ireland group - were asked to do all they could to avoid the demise of the chain, which employs 25,000 staff, and at least keep them open, and the staff paid, for the next few weeks. They had provided loans of 385m to Woolworths. (guardian.co.uk)
Does citing the facts on immigration mean I am a hate-monger? Nov 27, 2008
Socrates wrote on Nov 26, 2008 12:47 PM:" Joe tells it like it is. They expose the true facts. Joe is protected under the Constitution and Freedom of Speech. People need to know the truth with facts. Politicians need to be held accountable for not enforcing laws against illegals in Lodi and San Joaquin Valley. If they committ a crime in Lodi and are illegal, deport them to Mexico or wherever their country of origin is even if it is Pakistan, Russia, Ireland, Egypt, etc. It's not fair to... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
NJ tween is thrilled to be the voice of 'Dora' Nov 26, 2008
"One of my friends went to Ireland, and she brought back a Dora book in Gaelic ... I love being part of this (show).". Getting the role wasn't an easy task for Sanchez, a Fairview resident who is the oldest of three children in what she describes as "a very musical" family. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Top Gear's original The Stig seeks to stigmatise drink drivers Nov 26, 2008
The DoE's chief road safety officer, Harry Green, said 98 people have lost their lives on the roads of Northern Ireland so far this year, "several as a result of drink driving". "The stark reality behind the statistics and one of the hardest things for victims' families to deal with is that drink driving does not happen by chance," he said. (BBC News -- UK)
BC Leading Sires Twenty-six Through... Nov 26, 2008
First --- Ireland Starters, 130 --- Winners, 13. Second --- Great Britain, 109: 8. (Suite101.com)
New runways could cut flight delays Nov 26, 2008
(Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain). Great Britain (pound) 0. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Letters to the editor (Nov. 17) Nov 26, 2008
" WordNet 3.0. Princeton University. 17 Nov. 2008.)Notice, here, that an African-American is NOT "an American whose ancestors were born in Africa, Ireland, England, etc. " It ONLY says Africa, and that is all. But, of course, I have no problem with referring to Obama COLLOQUIALLY as African-American. T.T. ". (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Premier League standings and results Nov 25, 2008
Played on Saturday Aston Villa 0 Manchester United 0 Chelsea 0 Newcastle United 0 Liverpool 0 Fulham 0 Manchester City 3 (Ireland 45+2, Robinho 56, Sturridge 90+2 pen) Arsenal 0 Middlesbrough 1 (Pogatetz 77) Bolton Wanderers 3 (Steinsson 8, Taylor 11, Elmander 78) Portsmouth 2 (Crouch 21, Johnson 63) Hull City 2 (Turner 54, Pamarot 88 og) Stoke City 1 (Sidibe 84) West Brom 0. Standings P W D L F A Pts Chelsea 14 10 3 1 32 4 33 Liverpool 14 10 3 1 21 8 33 Manchester United 13 7 4 2 25 10 25 Aston... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Williams named 2008 top player Nov 25, 2008
Monday November 24, 2008. Shane Williams in action against New Zealand on Saturday in Cardiff. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Paisley and McGuinness mark new era Nov 25, 2008
Northern Ireland's first minister, Ian Paisley, and the deputy first minister, Martin McGuinness, smile after being sworn in at Stormont ... With two prime ministers and a host of US political dignitaries in the gallery watching the ceremonial opening, the Northern Ireland assembly elected a new speaker, three deputy speakers and an entire ministerial team without a voice of dissent ... Others in the gallery included Dermot Ahern, the Irish foreign affairs minister and former taoiseach Albert... (Yahoo News -- Northern Ireland Conflict)
'I'm a gigaholic' Nov 25, 2008
Joe Deegan, Dublin, Ireland ... My first concert was U.F.O at the Hammy what a great night that was, the wierdist night was seeing Venom at Hammy as MY dearest friend supported them one "Dumpy's Rusty Nuts, thanks for bringing back such goodtimes to me. P.S. Dumpy left me with the biggest bruise on my Bum after carrying me around the Odean on his shoulders well more than one bruise after all those smacks and bites too. All the best to all who went to the, "Marquee Club" in Soho what a club it... (BBC News -- UK)
OECD warns of worst recession since early 1980s Nov 25, 2008
These include Britain, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain and Turkey. "These economies are most directly affected by the financial crisis, which in some cases has exposed other vulnerabilities, or by severe housing downturns," said Schmidt-Hebbel. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Movie: A Night to Remember (1958) Nov 25, 2008
A Night to Remember opens at the shipyards in Belfast, Northern Ireland. "I name this ship Titanic. May God bless her, and all who sail in her," the words echo at her christening. (Suite101.com)
Ireland wins Miss World contest Nov 25, 2008
Miss Ireland beat more than 100 other contestants. Ireland has won the Miss World beauty pageant, held this year for the first time in China. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
LA cardinal offers abuse apology Nov 25, 2008
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LA Church 'agrees abuse pay deal' Nov 25, 2008
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Deaf audiences can 'see' dialogue Nov 25, 2008
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Cath. school becomes quirky hotel Nov 25, 2008
At the Saint Francis School, McMenamin said, that meant a bunch of crazy Irish priests getting kicked out of Ireland and coming to Bend ... O Connor became a national hero in his native Ireland for supporting the Irish Republican Army, was imprisoned, then came to Bend in 1922 to help operate the school ... He died in 1935 in Oregon, but his remains were disinterred, transported to Ireland in 1958 and reburied with great ceremony in County Cork. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Standing tall to stop more suffering Nov 25, 2008
Mrs Roberts is one of 12 widows portrayed by the North Sydney photographer Chris Ireland in Breathe, a collection of portraits of women who have lost their husbands to asbestos-related diseases ... Ireland, 26, was inspired by watching a mate lose his father to mesothelioma in 1997 ... "I'd been looking for a project of good social relevance, and I wanted to create portraits which provide a voice for people who are often unheard. That's what made me think of the widows," Ireland said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More of this story Nov 25, 2008
Her parents are still in Ireland and a sister, Tara, lives nearby. It will mean so much to her and her family at home and abroad she says, to be able to share the songs, stories and sports of Ireland with her American born children ... Brogle, another native of Ireland, was disappointed when she first arrived in Westerly several years ago and learned that the closest Irish organizations were in New Haven, Glastonbury and Boston. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Ignorance is no excuse Nov 25, 2008
The Bush administration's policies of regime change and pre-emptive strike required no proof before prosecution - it's Britain's disgraced shoot-to-kill policy in Northern Ireland gone global. Now ignorance seems to be their only defence. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Loss costly as Mariners slip to fourth Nov 24, 2008
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland international Keith Gillespie won't be appearing in a Central Coast shirt any time soon after the Mariners' executive chairman, Lyall Gorman, flatly denied his club had entered into negotiations with sister club Sheffield United for the player. Gillespie, 33, has fallen out of favour at Bramall Lane after a post-match bust-up with Blades manager Kevin Blackwell earlier this season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
No Gallas, but plenty of gall Nov 24, 2008
City's in-form midfielder Stephen Ireland scored in the 45th minute, and Brazil star Robinho chipped a cheeky second over goalkeeper and match-day captain Manuel Almunia in the 56th minute. Two minutes after coming on as a substitute, Daniel Sturridge earned and scored a 90th-minute penalty to complete Arsenal's misery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
