Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have shown for the first time that two genes involved in many neurological diseases act together to regulate specific aspects of protein production in nerve cells and allow the development of a simple form of memory called habituation. These findings have implications for our understanding of memory formation in general, and will also aid … [Read more...] about Irish Scientists Discover Genetic Basis for Memory Formation
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Celebrating with Concern
By Adam Farley, Contributor
February / March 2014
February / March 2014
CEO of Aer Lingus Christoph Mueller was honored by the international humanitarian organization Concern Worldwide U.S. in early December. Mueller was recognized at Concern’s annual Seeds of Hope dinner for bridging the gulf between business acumen and charitable efforts since assuming Aer Lingus’s top position in 2009. At the event, Dr. Joseph Cahalan, CEO of Concern, said that … [Read more...] about Celebrating with Concern
The Quiet Man is A National Treasure
By June Parker Beck, Contributor
February / March 2014
February / March 2014
There was much rejoicing among Golden-Age film lovers on December 18, 2013, when they learned that the classic 1952 John Ford film The Quiet Man was officially added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry. Each year the organization selects 25 movies that have the largest number of supporters by way of campaigns and petitions. Devoted Quiet Man fans can now be … [Read more...] about The Quiet Man is A National Treasure
Irish Eye on Hollywood
Maybe they should call it the Father and Son Dance Film Festival! After all, it was an Irish family affair at this year’s Sundance Film Fest, which ran from January 16 - 26 in Park City, Utah. First up is Frank, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Michael Fassbender and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film has been described as an offbeat comedy about a musician struggling to make it with a band … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood
Those We Lost
By Adam Farley, Assistant Editorbr/>February / March 2014
Peter O'Toole (1932-2013) Peter O’Toole, the actor who rose to international fame nearly overnight as T.E. Lawrence in the 1962 epic Lawrence of Arabia, died December 14th in a London hospital. His daughter, the actress Kate O’Toole, said in a statement that he had been ill for some time. He was 81 years old. He was 6 foot 2 inches with sandy blonde hair, eyes like a hurricane, … [Read more...] about Those We Lost