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    Sovereign Debt Alert

    Very Interesting I wonder if Virginian12 on TMF is CMcC in real life Otherwise its very much as you say
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    Sovereign Debt Alert

    Virginian12 sums up the position on : [broken link removed] "Teams of economists have detected traces of bank-debt DNA in samples of Irish sovereign debt in portfolios all over Europe. Genuine Irish sovereign debt is believed safe for humans but bank debt is toxic. The economists believe...
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    Recommendations for tasty and good value coeliac foods.

    Sue Ellen, I trust that you have found [broken link removed] I 'cook from scratch' which is sometimes tasty - & sometimes not :) - and usually good value.
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    Advice re personal safety while going on long country walks alone.

    What a weird thread to find on my first visit to AAM in many months Q Why would someone want to hill/trail walk ? A Its a great way to exercise in fresh air (not a bad reason for starters) No thanks Really ? so people dont avoiding me because I pong then ? Regards Olddog...
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    Present best deals on electricity & natural gas

    The various price changes in the last while have left me bewildered. I'd be very grateful for suggestions as to : - Best deal on electricity supply - Best deal on natural gas supply TIA Olddog
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    Making communion in COI school

    What does he want to do ? ( have you asked him ? ) If he is to young to decide for himself then I cant see how anyone would want him to do it. Has he considered 'turning' ? Olddog P.S. Have you heard of 'Educate Together' ( http://www.educatetogether.ie/ )?
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    can you send the census 2011 forms back directly to the cso ?

    1841 census ........ strictly O/T :-) With so much steam being let off here due to the census I just wanted to post that I found my Great Great Great grandfather and Great Great grandfather from the 1841 census records. This has totally changed my attitude of what I previously considered as...
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    benefit reductions on some of VHI's plans for renewals starting February 2011.

    Thank you both for your help. Just wait 'till they see the bill for four hips
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    benefit reductions on some of VHI's plans for renewals starting February 2011.

    Thanks for the quick reply I'm on co. plan exec. at present and was just hoping to see what changes might have been made to the plan ( before I go in to get my four hips done, dont you know )
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    benefit reductions on some of VHI's plans for renewals starting February 2011.

    PJ, Do you know if VHI have details of this available on their website ? Olddog
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    Best place for eye test & glasses

    I went to specsavers, once. For the last five odd years I have used Vize opticians I dont know if they are "good value" as I have never felt the need to shop around Their knowledge and experience would seem to be way above that of the average optician. ( the second last time that I was...
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    Fragmentation of effort by multitude of charities

    These are the trappings of a flabby charity, not many small charities can afford to be flabby Enthusiastic volunteers are the main prerequisite for a good small charity Nuts & Bolts : Office : Many small charities have a room ( or two ) at http://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/ Paid staff...
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    RTE- another brutal round of rubbish programmes

    Plan for RTE 1. Transfer broadcast infrastructure to ESB Networks 2. Close down remainder
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    VHI & Approved Centres

    Thank you all for your replies. I'm totally bemused by the web of rules that seem to exist and the lack a clarity that seems to exist as to what rule applies in what case. From my experience with the call centre it would seem that the best way to deal with the VHI in unclear situations is...
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    VHI & Approved Centres

    Novaflare77, This is very interesting I called the VHI earlier today attempting to confirm that I would have full direct payment cover for a CT scan at Euromedic, Dundrum. My renewal date is 1st August & on last renewal changed from E to Co plan Exec A guy in 'VHI claims' told me...
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    Leaving the country for 'good' & dealing with Revenue etc

    I've been hunting around AAM for a 'dummies guide to leaving the country' without any luck. Guess the main issues relate to IT, CGT, ARF ? ARF would be the the issue with the longest tail ? All suggestions, comments and links very welcome. Mods please move if this is the wrong forum...
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    Advice For Returning Biker

    ATC110, Keep in mind that there has been a massive increase in the number of diesel powered vehicles ( and thus diesel spills ) on the road in the last few years. Be lucky, Stay lucky. Olddog ( ex long time biker )
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    Doctors Differ

    Wish I could say the same. There are a few very bad apples out there. Pity that thats all it takes to ruin the system Olddog ( P.S. Complainer is correct )
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    How to keep a (remote) eye on an elderly person

    Thats got me wondering ( not to say worrying ) Any chance you could elaborate ? ( on board or by pm, whichever you think best ) Thank you Olddog
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