Daily Archives: March 4, 2011

Criminal Probability Theory

Tanya Khovanova I am sitting in front of my computer and scheming, or, more precisely, scamming. I am inventing scams as a way of raising awareness of how probability theory can be used for deception. My first scam is my … Continue reading

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Blest Company: Plastic into Oil

Wicklow Town Road Works Notice

 The current road works on the Abbey road and Dublin road in Wicklow Town are set to continue on Monday Morning 7th  and on the 8th  march with the resurfacing of the section of road from outside Delahunt’s up to … Continue reading

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The Glebe Motor Centre Wicklow Town

 My car (a Renault scenic 04) was due a service and as we are in a depression I was looking around to get the best deal in Wicklow Town, I came across this garage on the Dublin Road (Glebe Motor … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Derivative Losses In IFSC Banks:

      Nicholas Shaxson in his recent book “Treasure Islands: Tax Havens And The Men Who Stole The World” points out that Ireland’s very own IFSC is one of the largest recipient of money fleeing from high tax authorities … Continue reading

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Cut-price auction offers Temple Bar flat for €80,000

ORNA MULCAHY and FRANCES O’ROURKE PROPERTY OWNERS and auctioneers alike may well choke on their porridge this morning when they see that house prices have dropped even further overnight. The news comes with the publication of the catalogue of Ireland’s … Continue reading

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BOI has paid staff €66 million in bonuses since the introduction of the bank guarantee

BANK OF IRELAND has paid staff €66 million in bonuses since the introduction of the bank guarantee – and plans to spend a further €21 million on bonuses and commission payments in the coming year. The figures were disclosed in a … Continue reading

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