Just read this in the Times today: Apparently 12,000 chickens were gassed recently in a practice run for what might happen in the event of a bird flu outbreak. None of these birds actually had bird flu. The birds were killed using CO2 that is supposedly a humane exercise. Personally I have to take a… Read More »Flu Gas
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
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
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!
It is 4 weeks now since I naively posted my relocation of services form to my service provider to request a transfer of services from my old address to my new address. There is still no sign of anything happening (either my old service being cancelled or my new ones being activated). I have called… Read More »Worst Communications Provisioning Ever!
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
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
Over the last week the media has been flooded with stories about the justice minister and his statement relating to Frank Connolly. Much criticism has been aired relating to the actions of the minister who pleads that he has acted in good faith with respect to the matter. However, Justice Flood has now said that… Read More »Chief Justice?
Now it’s not often I find fault with the words of our political figures (cough). However, this statement by our ex-president relating to the desire of many women in American society wanting to leave the work force when they marry and have children is certainly not the type of statement that should come from a… Read More »All females, President and accounted for
Just returned from my first week off work in over a year and wish I had taken more time – 5 days a year just ain’t enough. My lethargy of late with respect to maintaining my weblog is only testemony to the otherwise incredibly busy period of other work. I miss my ramblings (I’m sure… Read More »Lethargy