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Facebook to float on NASDAQ

Facebook is likely to stop taking orders for shares today, as the company prepares to float on the NASDAQ. The social networking website is valued at about 100 billion dollars. But despite the hype surrounding its flotation, some questions remain about its long-term earning potential. Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook's mission is to make the world more open and connected

Man arrested in connection with aggravated burglary

Gardai in Waterford have arrested a man in connection with an aggravated burlary in the city. Earlier this week, 2 men dressed in black entered Madigan's Off License in Railway Square as it was closing. They demanded money from the owner and proceeded to beat both the owner and his brother. No weapons were used in the attack. Both victims were taken by ambulance to the Regional Hospital. Yesterday evening as a result of enquiries and witness information..

Charity cyclists hit the South East

A group of friends from Dublin have embarked on a 1,000 kilometer cycle around Ireland - taking in 20 counties over 12 days in a bid to raise over 10 grand for the Make a Wish Foundation. The three lads set out from The Spire on O' Connell Street, Dublin at 7 am on Monday and have so far and travelled south east through Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford Town, before arriving in Waterford last night. They will set off for Cork this morning. To follow..

INMO President slams recruitment freeze

'A blunt tool' - That’s how the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is describing the recruitment moratorium. Waterford Native Claire Mahon has recently been elected as president of the INMO , she’s stated that over the next two years she hopes to restore high quality patient care and better working conditions for front line staff. Last week at the INMO annual conference, Health Minister James Reilly told one Dublin nurse that he will..

Students asked to vote on fee structure

The Union of Students in Ireland is asking students from across the country to vote in a nationwide online poll. It's to decide the union's stance on student fees and whether or not the USI should continue its policy of campaigning for 'free fees'. A special website - www-dot-usivote-dot-com - has been set up. It's asking students to rank their preferences from six funding models for higher education in a 'preferendum'. The options are - a graduate..