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Lifestyle: November 2008

A five-star collection of Irish and European art

dr John Wallace | 30 November 2008 | Art

Dr John Wallace takes a look at a superb art collection of works by European and Irish artists, which is located in the Merrion Hotel and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud in central Dublin. The five-star Merrion Hotel is located just off... Read more

Cascades a shoe-in for cosmetic surgery

Berna Cox | 24 November 2008 | Culture and society

Berna Cox on the latest cosmetic surgery trend to have your cascades and cankles perfected. For women obsessed with 'elegant' shoes, it's a relatively small cost compared to the shoes themselves. Thankfully, I’m happy with my cascade. What a relief.... Read more

Argentina inproves, Oz loses shine

Giovanni Morelli | 21 November 2008 | Wine

Giovanni Morelli writes that sales of Argentinean wines are growing, as the quality of that country's wines has greatly improved over the last decade. Probably the most hated word in the English language at present is ‘regulator’. In this instance,... Read more

Medical Miscellany

20 November 2008 | Life itself

This week's Medical Miscellany has a religious bent to it – due to the fact that your correspondent has recently been in the Holy Land. This has become quite a popular trip in recent times and indeed, Kerry GP Dr... Read more

Spare the plant, spoil the garden

Shirley Lanigan | 14 November 2008 | Gardening

Shirley Lanigan writes that sometimes, the old ways are the best when it comes to preparing for winter in the garden. Things change. When it comes to rearing children, our parents were told to put them to bed and let... Read more

An investor's guide to the art market

Dr John Wallace | 12 November 2008 | Art

Dr John Wallace looks at a new book that analyses the Irish art market from an investment perspective and offers an understanding as to how the art market works in this country. Works of art are unique, portable, storable and... Read more

Fit to burst after virtual exercise

Berna Cox | 10 November 2008 | Sport and leisure

Berna Cox writes about her love-hate relationship with her Wii Fit after Mr Miyamoto, the Wii chipmunks and even her own body all conspire against her in her efforts to get fit the virtual way. I love it. I hate... Read more

Tracing the footprints of history

Dr Micheal Fanning | 09 November 2008 | Travel

Dr Mícheál Fanning writes about a memorable trip to Israel and Palestine — a part of the world steeped in history and yet also changing with the times. I can confidently say that when we first experienced the flight staff... Read more

The ailments of Honest Abe

Peter McCarthy | 08 November 2008 | Life itself

Peter McCarthy writes about a US cardiologist's theory that Abraham Lincoln may have suffered from multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B. Abraham Lincoln suffered from a rare genetic syndrome which accounted for his unusual appearance and he would likely have died... Read more

Is it worth buying equities as we enter a recession?

04 November 2008 | Finance

Conor White writes that now might be the time to buy equities, as equity markets normally bottom as economies enter recession. The worst that could happen is that you just get your dividend yield. It has been a ‘white-knuckle ride’... Read more