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Ryanair grounds planes in the UK to cut costs
One of the most popular UK budget airlines Ryanair has said it is going to ground up to 10% of its fleet this winter to combat rising airport charges."The carrier - which unveiled a 17% rise in pre-tax profits...Microsoft demos 'touch Windows'
"Microsoft's next operating system (OS) will come with multi-touch features as an alternative to the mouse.It is hoped the successor will have a better reception than the much-maligned Vista OS, released last...
created by Flugkarlinn - Euroflight | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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315 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Internet protesters to descend on Ottawa
The Net Neutrality debate keeps heating up in Canada, with hundreds of protesters expected on Parliament hill today. They are there to urge government action on keeping the internet free from interference by service providers. At the heart of the matter is deep packet...Olympic Wardrobe Malfunction
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIt is reported Canada imports all their clothing from China to the tune of 4.2 Billion dollars annually. That is some serious coin, especially when you take into...
created by Barry ORegan | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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11317 views | 4 recommendations | 7 comments
Fight erupts over sale of Scottish fishing quotas
The UK's fisheries minister, Jonathan Shaw, has formally warned theScottish executive that in his opinion the moratorium on fishing quotes is illegal and not allowed under devolution rules. The Scottish Parliament...
created by Dave Keating | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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426 views | 0 recommendations | 1 comment
BA profits soar, boss refuses bonus
I'm sure every one you was caught up in the T5 disaster feels sorry for Mr Walsh losing out on his bonus."BA profits soar, boss refuses bonus The troubled opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5...Heathrow T5 boss leaves BAA job
The man who was responsible for the opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5 has chosen to resign his position. "Mark Bullock had "chosen to leave" his job as the airport's managing director because of a change to...Press Freedom in Africa: There is Work to be Done
"Akinki Janet writes a compelling piece for the African Executive essentially saying that Africa still lags behind in press freedom. She aptly points out the direct correlation between democracy and the press and describes the press as a watchdog for the people. ...
Opinion Survey" Most Surveys & Polls Useless!
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorDo you ever wonder who pays for Surveys and Polls? Sometimes Governments e.g. You the Taxpayer!, or Advertisers e.g. You the Consumer! Eventually, through years and...
created by Barry ORegan | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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673 views | 15 recommendations | 4 comments
UPDATE: Future of Guinness' Dublin brewery in doubt - company plans to develo...
Here is the promised update:Guinness manufacturer Diageo has announced it is to close its brewing facilities in Dundalk and Kilkenny with the loss of up to 250 jobs.
The company intends to rejuvenate its St...
created by infomatique | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
4577 views | 20 recommendations | 6 comments
4577 views | 20 recommendations | 6 comments
Economic Darwinism: Fuel Price Hikes & Budget Airlines
I wondered how the consistent rise in fuel prices would affect easyJet, RyanAir, and other budget airlines... turns out that easyJet is offloading its lower-efficiency aircraft, but one wonders who would buy...
created by Jordan Yerman | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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783 views | 0 recommendations | 6 comments
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern hands in resignation
Today marked the end of Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern's 11 years in office, as he handed in his resignation to President Mary McAleese." Ahern announced his resignation at the beginning of April amid ...'Family Guy' Creator Signs $100 Millon Deal
Seth MacFarlane has signed a multi-year, massive production deal with Fox that is expected to be worth more than $100 million.Not bad for the creator of a critically-panned cartoon show that was cancelled...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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627 views | 2 recommendations | 3 comments
Hong Kong prepares for torch tour
Hong Kong has denied access to some activists planning protests during the upcoming Olympic torch relay. They want to make sure their relay goes smoothly and does not encounter some of the problems from the... Airline says Heathrow "worst in Europe"
Ouch! A harsh assessment of Heathrow by an American Airlines executive. Although I have to say, having used both BA's facilities and AA's facilities at Heathrow, I don't think it's Heathrow's fault that their...
created by Dave Keating | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
1093 views | 30 recommendations | 8 comments
1093 views | 30 recommendations | 8 comments
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