December 20, 2007
Asia Market Gala 2007

(From heilong's post in IBC forum)

Posted by whykay at 01:07 PM
Ireland's minimum wage to be reviewed

It will be dependant on the immigration on what will happen to the minimum wage.

The UK and Ireland have been the main destinations for migrants from the 10 new EU member countries. Future migration flows into Ireland will depend on the minimum wage relativities between the two countries.

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Posted by whykay at 12:52 PM
December 16, 2007
Virtual tour of HK historic sites

For those who are unable to see the sites, you can view them virtually now, with a 360 panoramic view. Read more...

References:

* Antiquities and Monuments Office
* Virtual Heritage Explorer

Posted by whykay at 11:49 AM
December 14, 2007
Two non-denominational primary schools open in Dublin

Only in Dublin so far thought, but it's a start.

The schools, in the Phoenix Park and Phibblestown, will be the first of their kind in the country and will be under the patronage of the County Dublin VEC.

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Posted by whykay at 09:33 AM
December 07, 2007
MaLing Luncheon meat recalled

I know Chinese people are obsessed with luncheon meat... but Ma Ling's brand is being recalled

Food safety officials in Hong Kong have discovered a banned antibiotic, nitrofurans, in tins of Maling brand pork luncheon meat and pork ribs.

Posted by whykay at 10:23 PM
Ban on light bulbs

Yet again, Ireland is the forerunner, this time a ban on lightbulbs, which is great. Households should be using the energy saving lights anyway. With our success in banning plastic bags, and country-wide ban on smoking as well, I am glad that Ireland is taking some steps to make it a better environment to live in.

New legislation is being introduced banning the sale of the normal incandescent lightbulb from January, 2009.

Posted by whykay at 08:19 PM