Johnny O’Broderick was my first direct ancestor to emigrate from Ireland to the United States, eventually sending back enough money for his wife, Mary, to book passage and follow him a few years later. read more

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To Hell or Connaught: The "Free Market" Puts Ireland On a Starvation Diet – Again

Franz Gayl made a name for himself a few years ago as a Marine Corps whistleblower, a civilian scientist who helped push the Pentagon to shift its Iraqi weapons strategy. Senators called him a hero for disclosures that helped get heavily armored vehicles known as MRAPs to the battlefield.

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Marine whistleblower says he faces reprisals

On Thursday, Gawker published an anonymous account by a man who said he had a one-night stand with Delaware Senate candidate and sex-puritan Christine O’Donnell. He alleged no sex but said they got naked together on Halloween a few years ago. The story…

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O’Donnell Sex Story Causes Outrage

In the next few years, changes in the way the Web works could give marketers access to many more details about computer users’ online activities.

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Web Code Offers New Ways To See What Users Do Online

A few years ago, “green is the new black” was a favorite press release headline for new green fashion designers and boutiques. Sadly, many of these companies didn’t survive the recession.

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What color is your green closet?