Mazhar Majeed was arrested on Saturday August 28^th on suspicion that he had bribed bowlers on the Pakistan Cricket team to bowl pre-arranged ‘no-balls’ in the recent Test match against England, he has now been released on bail. Following this controversy there are now suspicions that many other matches could have been fixed, up to 80 international Tests could be involved in the police investigation. Click here to read the full article.

If this news story has just ignited your interest in cricket or if you are an avid cricket fan you won’t want to miss reading the unforgettable story of how Ireland reached the Cricket World Cup in 2007 in Green Wickets Ireland’s Adventures at the 2007 Cricket World Cup by sports journalist Ed Leahy. Ed joined the players on their remarkable journey and the book gives a taste of what that extraordinary time in the Caribbean was like.

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Healthy Eating: Salads may not be as healthy as we think

A recent study has found that one in ten shop bought salads contain more salt than a Big Mac.  It also found that only 6 out of the 270 salad and pasta dishes surveyed contained less salt than a packet of a crisps. Therefore opting of a ready-made salad at lunch might not be the healthy option that we think it is. To read the full article click here.

If you’re tired of hearing about the hidden fats and salts in shop bought food why not brush up on your cooking skills with The Hard Times Cookbook by Éamonn Ó Catháin and start bringing your own homemade lunch to work? In the book Éamonn gives simple yet tasty recipes for good food that’s on a budget. So not only will you learn how to ‘get back to basics’ and discover how to cook a variety of world cuisines from scratch but you’ll also save money!

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An Bord Pleanála has begun a hearing for a revised route for the Corrib gas pipeline in Co. Mayo. Shell Ireland are now suggesting that they will build an undersea tunnel to accommodate a 4.9km section of the pipeline. There is still fierce opposition towards the revised plans on environmental and safety terms. The hearing will last for the next two weeks and a final decision is not expected until the end of this year. (Click here to read full article)

The strong objection towards the Corrib gas pipeline and the media hype surrounding it shows how seriously people in Ireland are now taking environmental protection. In Liberties book Going Green The Irish Guide to Living a Greener Life Tony O’Brien covers issues like these and much more. It's an interesting read because Tony not only educates on environmental issues but also gives practical ways in which we can all live greener lives.

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