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Holocaust Memorial Day 2010
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is commemorated internationally on 27th January each year. This date was chosen as it is the anniversary of the day in 1945 on which the Soviet Army liberated the largest Nazi concentration camp – Auschwitz-Birkenau. There … Continue reading
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Infinity…and Beyond
No, it’s nothing to do with Buzz Lightyear! This concerns details of BT’s fibre optic broadband service named…yes, you’ve guessed it…Infinity. It offers download speeds of up to 40Mb and upload speeds of up to 10Mb. BT Infinity Option 1 … Continue reading
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Bill McLaren
Sadly, Bill McLaren who was internationally known as ‘the voice of rugby’ died earlier today. Grandstand on Saturday afternoons, was almost a magical experience with Bill’s dulcet tones. It really has never been the same since his retirement. He was … Continue reading
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Natal Release Date
At the Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft announced a retail date as November 2010 for their Natal device. Natal is hoped to increase the number of people who will use the 360 gaming console, as it would remove the need for … Continue reading
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Dear God!
I recently read at the BBC about the amendments to defamation law which makes blasphemy illegal. So if you reside in the Irish Republic, blasphemy is now a crime punishable by a fine of up to 25,000 euros (£22,000; $35,000)! … Continue reading
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Assassin’s Creed 2
Without a shadow of doubt, this should be Game Of The Year. This was an impressive sequel from Ubisoft, its graphics and gaming environment are a visual treat with a fluidity to the action that is everything that the original … Continue reading
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