Yearly Archives: 2013

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Next Sunday, the Swiss (yes, the Swiss) will vote in a referendum on whether to enshrine the 1:12 pay ratio in their constitution. In a move by the Social Democrats and Greens to combat corporate greed and income inequity (the ratio of top to bottom earners in Swiss firms has grown from about 1:6 in 1984, to 1:43 today) the intention of the bill is to:

….limit the pay of top executives to just 12 times that of the lowest-paid employees at the same firm. In other words, prevent CEOs from earning more in one month than the lowliest shop-floor worker earns in a year.

The cartoon promo above features a Swiss nurse who is astounded by the way top manager salaries have grown to “astronomical” proportions, even as hers has barely increased.

*ahem*

Swiss outrage over executive pay sparks a movement in Europe (Reuters)

(Pic: 1:12′ flags adorning various houses in Bern and Zurich in November 2013. REUTERS/Staff)

(H/T: Ron)

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Shane Griffin writes:

Just completed this short comic-book film to raise awareness with young drivers about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel. It’s in association with the Road Safety Authority. Set on the sunny streets of Los Angeles, we join our Hero Jack, as he embarks on a delivery mission for a crime boss. Jack’s expert driving skills are put to the test as things begins to take a turn for the worst.

 

A 518d Luxury. with the internetz

Dave, who works with Completecar.ie adds:

 It’s better than I had expected. Only lacks power at the top end, noise suppression is excellent.

 

Yes, yes.

But what about the car?

903211879032118590321186Screaming their munchkin hearts out at non-threatening boyband The Wanted in HMV, Dundrum, Co Dublin this evening.

Harrumph.

But who can blame them?

90321178The Wanted. From left: Gaz, Shane, Ant, Abz and Frank.

(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)

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A selection of Dublin City Council’s proposed busker bye-laws:

(2) A person or persons performing together shall not use more than one (1) amplifier and where an amplifier is used it shall not be used at a level greater than 15 watts

(3) A person is prohibited from playing any drum or drumkit in a public place.

(6) A person shall not use a knife, sword, flame, axe, saw or other object that can cause serious bodily harm in a performance in a public place.

And still no panpipes ban.

Street Performer draft proposal (Dublin City Council)

Thanks Go

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Turns Birdie into man’s best friend. Our newly enriched formula with millet branch. So delicious, you may see new signs of loyalty.

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