Monthly Archives: April 2008
US military base in Czech Republic
Referendum – a fundamental instrument of any democracy. Yet, not every time. The NMD project of the United States – their national missile defense system, is a very complex project which involves the production of new weapons, and the installation … Continue reading
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Carrick-a-Rede means the rock in the road. The road is the sea route for Atlantic salmon on their westward journey past Carrick Island. For over 350 years, fishermen have strung a rope bridge 30 meters above the sea to allow … Continue reading
Walking in Glendalough – part 1
There are nine walks to choose from, each starting at the Information Office near the Upper Lake. Miner’s Road Walk Grade: Easy, Distance: 5 km, Meters climbed: 20 m This walk skirts one side of the Upper Lake. The trail … Continue reading
Blood Pressure
Everyone has blood pressure. It shows the amount of work that your heart has to do to pump blood around the body. Two numbers measure the level of blood pressure. One number record blood pressure when the pressure is at … Continue reading
Starbucks, Ballsbridge
Starbucks…. Who doesn’t know this American coffeehouse chain and the largest coffeehouse company in the world? They have stores across the whole world, and of course, here in Dublin too. One of the stores is based in Ballsbridge and it … Continue reading