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What does Melanie's killing say about us?
THE shooting dead of 16-year-old Melanie McCarthy-McNamara in Tallaght is both deeply shocking and tragic.
New technologies leave me longing for the old
My printer has anger issues. Serious ones. It nearly bit me this morning. I have a theory that technology picks and chooses who it wants to be nice to and it's never me. Hate to be a victim but bring back the old Olivetti any time. I knew how to fix those better than a Grade-A mechanic does cars. I always had a spare ribbon and a smooth word for it.
Take pride in our Haiti role
IRELAND has proved to be a major contributor -- relatively speaking -- to aid relief in Haiti. We have really stepped up to the plate in the two years since the earthquake.
Is it smart to go sexy at work?
IS IT right to flaunt your womanly assets in the office in the race to get a pay rise or the plum jobs that everybody wants? In Honey Money: The Power of Erotic Capital, Catherine Hakim suggests women need to look, and act, sexier if they want to get ahead.
When you need a lift, a phone moan to a good pal is great therapy
There's nothing like it for women. For us it's better than a sex line. When you call a girl friend for a phone moan you get an orgasmic sense of release from all the pent-up frustrations being in the 21st century holds.
Are suicide risks being assessed?
THE death of a suicide-watch inmate in custody raises questions for the Prison Service. Shane Rogers hanged himself with a ligature in a holding cell at Cloverhill courthouse.
Why I'll be reaching out to others suffering the sadness of depression at Christmas time
Christmas. That single word conjures up a lot of different emotions. For some it means food, fun, family and all good things beginning with the letter F. But for some it means failure and feeling foolish.
We demand a fair Budget Mr Noonan
WE are two days away from the country's fourth austerity Budget. Judging by the leaks of recent weeks it is destined to be one of the toughest in modern times, as cash-strapped families are asked to endure further hardship.
All roads lead to Euro 2012
THE DRAW'S been made -- so let the planning begin. The preparations will now start in earnest for the Green Army after the Euro 2012 draw.
Don't push us too far, Mr Noonan
WITH just over a week until Budget Day, one wonders what more cuts and tax hikes will be flagged. 'Softening up' the electorate ahead of the big day is a Government tactic as old as the hills. But the measures flagged over the past week or so are truly eye-watering.
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- Blooming Lilywhites can slap away Red Hand
- Cheers to all at the Burlo
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- bugged at creche by sickly coughs and sneezes
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- Kildare to hold form
- Donaghy calls for use of video referees in all major games at Croke Park
- Young guns will drive us on - Brogan
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- My struggle with M.E.
- Holiday has me feeling at home
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