Strawberry Ice, Mango, Cookie Dough, Mojito, Blueberry Sour; do these vape flavours target self-respecting smokers, or do they sound more like a 101 kids-marketing naming strategy? The government approved plans in November to ban the sale of disposable vapes, following in the footsteps of other European countries. Health Minister Jennifer Carrol MacNeil has mentioned … [Read more...] about Vapes are bad for your health: who’d have thunk?
Wicked: For Good: the green, the pink and the wizard
This review contains spoilers. Anybody who enjoyed Wicked probably enjoyed Wicked: For Good. The films, like the musical, are loosely based on The Wizard of Oz. If the first act didn’t take your fancy, it’s unlikely the second will change your mind. While the plot becomes slightly more complicated and the dresses considerably more sparkly, the gist remains much the … [Read more...] about Wicked: For Good: the green, the pink and the wizard
Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat Prof Burn
Image: University of Galway Despite University of Galway’s new President Professor David J. Burn’s promise to sustain his Duolingo streak as Gaeilge, his appointment was criticised due to his lack of proficiency in the Irish language. Professor David J. Burn was appointed as the University of Galway’s new president in August, replacing Professor Peter McHugh who has … [Read more...] about Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat Prof Burn