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2006

Justice Minister Begs Pardon

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Our minister for justice was yesterday forced into making two apologies for scandalous remarks that he made about other politicians recently. It’s about time that he has been pulled up on his very vocal behaviour with such remarks. I just can’t understand how other politicians have been shamed over less embarrassing behaviour in the past.… Read More »Justice Minister Begs Pardon

Eurovision Scandal: Douze points

Just when you thought that all the energy had been drained from the Eurovision song contest and that no controversy could ever surface: Behold, a fued between neighbouring republics Montenegro and Serbia as they battle for independence from Belgrade. The battle between the two countries and the scandal over the voting to select an entry… Read More »Eurovision Scandal: Douze points

Oh the poor managers!

A report out in the Times today suggests that senior management have a quality of life, worse than that of the gravely ill. Quite frankly I have to dispute this and I cannot help but wonder how this conclusion was arrived at. Managers delegate, that is all that they do, especially senior level management. It… Read More »Oh the poor managers!

Statoil – Sale Now On

Statoil announced yesterday that it is to sell its Irish operation. Bad news I’m sure for the Irish petroleum market with ever-increasing prices and what would appear to be price controlling measures that keep costs high and competition low. Interestingly enough I have seen Statoil fuel lorries providing stock to the Tesco petrol station in… Read More »Statoil – Sale Now On

Web Warfare

Information on the web may not always be what it seems. Is there a secret war in cyberspace? source: BBC NEWS

It’s a Bumper Bertie Bonus

Looks like our beloved leader is set to get his fifth pay rise in six months. Somebody please explain this one to me!! This raise alone is reported to be in the region of Eur 5500 and will supposedly bring the overall salary to in excess of Eur 250K. Where is the justice in that?… Read More »It’s a Bumper Bertie Bonus