Babies

8,674 babies were delivered in National Maternity Hospital, Hollis street Dublin. This hospital is over 100 years old and looks stunning from the out side. But inside it is bulging at the seems. It is out of date, that it simple, not fit for purpose. One lift in middle with rubbish bins out side and used to move bins, the public and new born babies. It has to be seen to be believed. The staff are world class but have to work in cramped conditions. There are plans to move to St Vincents University hospital which has a site but the politicians will wait years to say yes. Why ?

Lisbon Treaty

Ireland voted NO. is IT THE END OF THE WORLD ? NO. They will have to find a solution, the UK did not join the Euro and they are still part of the European Union. But it was more a vote against 'being told what was good for you' by a everything is good government. But the public is suffering in there pockets with petrol at record prices and the grocery bill increasing every week while the politicians pay themselves handsomely and are always on holidays.

euro 2008

Today sees the start of Euro 2008 soccer tournament. Professional footballers representing their Countries. There clubs pay them very well, some over 100,000 euro a week, but their Countries just pay a nominal fee with bonuses if they win How long will this system last. A young player could boost future earnings by playing well but old pros ? will they risk that tackle when they might get injured, will they give 110per cent. Time will tell.

Economists

Are Economists the most overpaid profession ? In fact are economists of any use at all. There predictions are truly inaccurate in most cases or at least completely useless. Yet large organisations use there information as FACT instead as a guide. They behave like sheep, individuals acting as a herd. In these uncertain times you are better using your own judgement and common sense then listening and reading there reports.