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Former Anglo Irish Banks directors arriving at the Central Criminal Court this morning for sentencing. In April, Patrick Whelan, top,  and Willie McAteer, above, were found guilty of illegally loaning €450million to the so-called Maple Ten investors for the purchase of Anglo Irish Bank shares

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Previously: ‘Who Created And Tolerated Light-Touch Regulation?’

“I Imagine There Will Be An Appeal”

Tom Lyons

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Germany’s largest media company [Weltbild], sells books, DVDs, music and more — and also happens to belong 100% to the Catholic Church. Few people knew about this connection until this month when Buchreport, a German industry newsletter, reported that the Catholic company also sells porn.

Let he who is without sin cast the first etc..

World Crunch: Catholic Church Makes A Fortune In The German Porn Business

Weltbild

H/T: Carol Hunt

90269032Anthony Lyons

…the Court of Criminal Appeal ruled that the original sentence for a violent sexual assault of 6 months – 6 years with 5 1/2 suspended – was unduly lenient. The three judge court led by former Chief Justice John Murray ruled that the trial judge had attached undue weight to the totality of mitigating  factors.

Anthony Lyons to return to prison immediately (Independent.ie)

Previously: “Money Talks”

Handed Down By His Honour Judge Desmond Hogan

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An officially sanctioned LEGOfication of the Guardians Of The Galaxy trailer by Sean Willets and Forrest Whaley.

Previously: Guardians Of the Galaxy (Extended Clip)

And Now, The Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer in LEGO (iO9)

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Dun Laoghaire harbour, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin last night.

Jenny writes:

“Dun Laoghaire RNLI Lifeboat crew member Ronan Adams’ loyal dog “Zulu” waiting patiently for him to return safe on ta  call-out to two swimmers in difficulty taken by Fellow crew member Paul Cummins…”

Mmf.

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