http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-09-02T20:14:21+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/favicon.ico http://www.thepost.ie/images/rss/thepost_rss.gif Thomas Crosbie Media The Sunday Business Post Newspaper Online, providing weekly news and business news for Ireland and beyond. 51278 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Ferdia O’Dowd, Motoring Correspondent<br/><br/>For a while, the junior premium segment has been dominated by the BMW3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/zveRv_bWbCc" height="1" width="1"/>

By Ferdia O’Dowd, Motoring Correspondent<br/><br/>For a while, the junior premium segment has been dominated by the BMW3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwqlid/ 51270 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Jennifer O'Connell<br/><br/>Does our muted response to the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan signify the death of generosity, or do we just regard some disaster victims as more worthy of help than others?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/piisKy_HYVc" height="1" width="1"/>

By Jennifer O'Connell<br/><br/>Does our muted response to the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan signify the death of generosity, or do we just regard some disaster victims as more worthy of help than others?

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwqlau/ 51269 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Susan Mitchell<br/><br/>There's barely a product on the shelves of a supermarket that doesn't claim to improve the body's health in some way. But how can the truth of these claims be rigorously tested?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/erBfagqOwaI" height="1" width="1"/>

By Susan Mitchell<br/><br/>There's barely a product on the shelves of a supermarket that doesn't claim to improve the body's health in some way. But how can the truth of these claims be rigorously tested?

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbsn/ 51268 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Ross Golden-Bannon<br/><br/>The phoenix rises from the ashes.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/1yirorsL_wU" height="1" width="1"/>

By Ross Golden-Bannon<br/><br/>The phoenix rises from the ashes.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbid/ 51267 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Richard Corrigan<br/><br/>A proper potato gratin is a meal in itself, and a potato and turnip gratin is even better.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/Br9pIxUZwLw" height="1" width="1"/>

By Richard Corrigan<br/><br/>A proper potato gratin is a meal in itself, and a potato and turnip gratin is even better.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbql/ 51266 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Tina-Marie O’Neill<br/><br/>Knitting for charity in an age of Innocents<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/MRd87K_lx24" height="1" width="1"/>

By Tina-Marie O’Neill<br/><br/>Knitting for charity in an age of Innocents

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbgb/ 51265 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Cathal Kavanagh<br/><br/>Sunshine in a glass<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/rIPJUyIE5q0" height="1" width="1"/>

By Cathal Kavanagh<br/><br/>Sunshine in a glass

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgboj/ 51264 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Lisa Brady<br/><br/>Forty-four years after it first opened its doors, the Heltzel jewellery shop in Kilkenny is still thriving - and, as owner Christopher Heltzel explains, that's down to the family's dedication to fine craftsmanship and visual perfection<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/gCm9uw3b86I" height="1" width="1"/>

By Lisa Brady<br/><br/>Forty-four years after it first opened its doors, the Heltzel jewellery shop in Kilkenny is still thriving - and, as owner Christopher Heltzel explains, that's down to the family's dedication to fine craftsmanship and visual perfection

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbey/ 51263 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Where do you turn when extreme mood swings make you feel out of control? John (not his real name) recounts his reconciliation with bipolar disorder<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/0DEWe0OTuvw" height="1" width="1"/>

Where do you turn when extreme mood swings make you feel out of control? John (not his real name) recounts his reconciliation with bipolar disorder

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbmh/ 51262 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Dr Nina Byrnes<br/><br/>The lovely bones<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/38bfYdI72Lo" height="1" width="1"/>

Dr Nina Byrnes<br/><br/>The lovely bones

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbcw/ 51261 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Stephen Price<br/><br/>Talk to the hand, the iBores ain't listening<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/LVg7kI_arvw" height="1" width="1"/>

By Stephen Price<br/><br/>Talk to the hand, the iBores ain't listening

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbkf/ 51260 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Anne O'Connor<br/><br/>When is the time right to send children to school?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/8SZdgFmzao8" height="1" width="1"/>

By Anne O'Connor<br/><br/>When is the time right to send children to school?

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwgbau/ 51259 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Garvan Grant<br/><br/>Victory always tastes sweet, but has it ever tasted this good?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/VSkR8PIbfvM" height="1" width="1"/>

By Garvan Grant<br/><br/>Victory always tastes sweet, but has it ever tasted this good?

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojsn/ 51258 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Nadine O'Regan<br/><br/>LCD Soundsystem fans will be devastated by James Murphy's decision to break up his seminal band, but the 40-year-old is already considering other avenues in which to deploy his talents<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/kWY-JUE4h14" height="1" width="1"/>

By Nadine O'Regan<br/><br/>LCD Soundsystem fans will be devastated by James Murphy's decision to break up his seminal band, but the 40-year-old is already considering other avenues in which to deploy his talents

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojid/ 51257 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Nadine O'Regan<br/><br/>Downsizing is just the ticket<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/rL3aHoNOf-g" height="1" width="1"/>

By Nadine O'Regan<br/><br/>Downsizing is just the ticket

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojql/ 51256 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Reviewed by Joanne Hayden<br/><br/>During one of the most memorable scenes in To the End of the Land, Ora, the novel's storyteller, interrupts her hike in Galilee to pound at the ground with a stone.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/h_Qm4e9yicQ" height="1" width="1"/>

Reviewed by Joanne Hayden<br/><br/>During one of the most memorable scenes in To the End of the Land, Ora, the novel's storyteller, interrupts her hike in Galilee to pound at the ground with a stone.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojgb/ 51255 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Reviewed by John Burke<br/><br/>Peter Mandelson credits himself with many accomplishments in his new memoir.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/Yq3-bF_oAtA" height="1" width="1"/>

Reviewed by John Burke<br/><br/>Peter Mandelson credits himself with many accomplishments in his new memoir.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojoj/ 51254 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Reviewed by David O'Donoghue <br/><br/>We seem to be living in an age of apology for the colonial past. In recent years, the Belgian parliament established an inquiry into the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the newly independent Congo's first prime minister.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/q73Y6FM-YAA" height="1" width="1"/>

Reviewed by David O'Donoghue <br/><br/>We seem to be living in an age of apology for the colonial past. In recent years, the Belgian parliament established an inquiry into the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the newly independent Congo's first prime minister.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojey/ 51253 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Reviewed by Julian Fleming<br/><br/>For a group of people who place such a pronounced emphasis on their club's illustrious history, Liverpool supporters are often guilty of possessing relatively short memories.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/hBfxpWccPPc" height="1" width="1"/>

Reviewed by Julian Fleming<br/><br/>For a group of people who place such a pronounced emphasis on their club's illustrious history, Liverpool supporters are often guilty of possessing relatively short memories.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojmh/ 51252 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Latest CD, DVD and Game Reviews <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/i1qCS56gZiw" height="1" width="1"/>

Latest CD, DVD and Game Reviews

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojcw/ 51251 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By John Maguire, on film<br/><br/>Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz director Edgar Wright adapts Bryan Lee O'Malley's cult comic book series Scott Pilgrim vs The World for a fast, funny modern romance.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/xCAo0tB-NlE" height="1" width="1"/>

By John Maguire, on film<br/><br/>Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz director Edgar Wright adapts Bryan Lee O'Malley's cult comic book series Scott Pilgrim vs The World for a fast, funny modern romance.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojkf/ 51250 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Reviewed by Sara Keating<br/><br/>Young starsmake light of overweight script<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/DYBB6ogzojE" height="1" width="1"/>

Reviewed by Sara Keating<br/><br/>Young starsmake light of overweight script

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcwojau/ 51249 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Reviewed by Susan Morrell<br/><br/>The film opens. Dim family noises can be heard from the next room as a silent Raquel, in maid's uniform, eats alone at a kitchen table, wearing a facial expression that could only be called ''crazy eyes''. From this moment, we know we're onto something weird and wonderful.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/ZBfBDACw_js" height="1" width="1"/>

Reviewed by Susan Morrell<br/><br/>The film opens. Dim family noises can be heard from the next room as a silent Raquel, in maid's uniform, eats alone at a kitchen table, wearing a facial expression that could only be called ''crazy eyes''. From this moment, we know we're onto something weird and wonderful.

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcweysn/ 51248 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Reviewed by Catherine O’Mahony<br/><br/>Young stars shine on Fame's rocky road<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/KusX600mkvA" height="1" width="1"/>

Reviewed by Catherine O’Mahony<br/><br/>Young stars shine on Fame's rocky road

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcweyid/ 51247 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Dick O'Riordan<br/><br/>NCH prepares fanfare for the coming man<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/lC1UIDmnuwg" height="1" width="1"/>

By Dick O'Riordan<br/><br/>NCH prepares fanfare for the coming man

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcweyql/ 51246 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Lisa Brady<br/><br/>Working your way back to snooze heaven<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/i31u8V3ZMtA" height="1" width="1"/>

By Lisa Brady<br/><br/>Working your way back to snooze heaven

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcweygb/ 51245 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ Prague is steeped in history, and the best way to discover its treasures is to wander aimlessly through its grand streets, writes Helen Boylan<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/1dLoTkkIjAw" height="1" width="1"/>

Prague is steeped in history, and the best way to discover its treasures is to wander aimlessly through its grand streets, writes Helen Boylan

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcweyoj/ 51244 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By John Burke<br/><br/>Fall in love with Parisian high life<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/OB7_N9lnyDU" height="1" width="1"/>

By John Burke<br/><br/>Fall in love with Parisian high life

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcweyey/ 51243 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Jonathan O'Brien<br/><br/>Revealing a dark past and bright future <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/qzqIO5LCsq0" height="1" width="1"/>

By Jonathan O'Brien<br/><br/>Revealing a dark past and bright future

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcweymh/ 51242 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 ThePost.ie tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ By Sara Keating<br/><br/>Keeping the seats warm for RTE's big beasts<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tpagenda/~4/TtBAo8jeJ5w" height="1" width="1"/>

By Sara Keating<br/><br/>Keeping the seats warm for RTE's big beasts

TCM Editoral tcmtext@tcm.ie http://www.thepost.ie/ 2010-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.thepost.ie/story/ojkfcweycw/