Archive for December, 2007

 

Oslo

December 27th, 2007

We’re off to Norway soon for a few days so let’s see what there is to see and do:
Tripadvisor has a list of things to do in Oslo

Cafe Mono
Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskiphuset)
Norwegian Folk Museum (Norsk Folkemuseum)
Vigeland Museum
Munch Museum (Munch-Museet)

Visit Oslo also has a top 10 attractions by visitors
some different attractions

Akershus Fortress
Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
TusenFryd [...]

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Happy Christmas

December 26th, 2007

I saw this in Tralee yesterday and it’s particularly interesting given that it’s Christmas.
I also saw took a snap of this pub for your enjoyment

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Our Christmas Tree

December 19th, 2007

Our Christmas Tree 2007

Originally uploaded by grizi.

Some people have posted photos of their Christmas trees. So here is ours

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ECE funrun follow-up

December 19th, 2007

Hi All
Just to let you know the final amount collect was 4,264 Euro for the charities (ALJEFF-Suicide Centre & adapt House services).
Thanks again for your support, Have a safe and Happy Christmas.
My time was approximately 38:55 contrary to the results listed on the page. Not bad considering the lack of practice imho.
Photos {look – it’s [...]

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Why tribunals are cheap & valuable

December 18th, 2007

Because the West Link Toll Bridge has just been sold to the government for €420 million. It was built for €38 million.
Fred Barry, the Chief Executive of the State agency National Roads Authority (NRA), told the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee in early 2006, that lawyers had advised the NRA that the 1987 contract was so [...]

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Cisco Telepresence

December 18th, 2007

Jon Arnold reports on Cisco C-Scape 2007 and how they are pushing telepresence. It’s like something from Star Wars

There is a second, longer video here

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Nerd Sniping

December 14th, 2007

I thought this was just a joke:

until Aidanf pointed out the solution (scroll down to number 10)

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Christmas Present Ideas

December 14th, 2007

For those people with a connection to the University of Limerick here are a few suggestions

Crinniu CD from the UL Trad Group.
All proceeds from the sale of the CD are going to St. Vincents School in Lisnagry. The funds will be used to assist the outfitting of a Solezeum Room for the children at the [...]

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Which Sports Car Are You?

December 14th, 2007

I’m a Mercedes SLK!

You appreciate the finer things in life. You have a split personality – wild or conservative, depending on your mood. Wherever you go, you like to travel first class. Luxury, style, and fun – who could ask for more?

Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

Via Paul at Segala [...]

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December 10th, 2007

For MGB Via Geewiz

Also – allegation that Mark Zuckerberg cashed in before Web 2.0 crashed. Quickly followed by clarification that it was a baseless rumour

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