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The classic combination of smoked salmon and egg creates a uniquely presented light lunch or starter.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 30 minutes

SPIRe Seminar Week 6: “African Waters: The Cooperation Question.”

By University College Dublin Mon, Feb 25, 2013 2:46PM UTC 0 Comment

SPIRe Seminar Week 6: “African Waters: The Cooperation Question.” byUCDspirePosted onFebruary 25, 2013 SPIRe’s Week six seminar will feature SPIRe PhD student, Mr.Paul Quinn presenting on his research “African Waters: The Cooperation Question” from 12:00-13:00 Wednesday, February 27th in G316 Newman Building, UCD Belfield. All are welcome.AbstractNatural resource management poses challenges at multiple levels of governance; this is particularly true of transboundary water systems. No single approach is adopted internationally and each instance is characterized by diversity. Interactions between states range from verbal hostilities or military actions, to regime formation and cooperation; with instances of conflict and cooperation often occurring in...

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POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES: A PLUS FOR ENERGY

By Monash University Fri, Feb 15, 2013 2:00AM UTC 0 Comment

Salts that exist in a liquid state at room temperature could soon change the cars we drive, improve our renewable energy sources and help wean industrial chemistry off petroleum.Hybrid vehicles constitute a significant part of the automotive market. But safety concerns about the technology that powers these cars – their batteries are more likely than standard ones to ignite – is a major hindrance to reducing the carbon emissions of road transport. For Douglas MacFarlane, Professor of Chemistry at Monash University, the tendency of such car batteries to explode if damaged is a practical problem that he believes can...

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WATER WAYS – THE CITY LIVEABILITY CHALLENGE

By Monash University Fri, Feb 15, 2013 2:00AM UTC 0 Comment

Around the globe, city dwellers and planners are rethinking the way we capture, store and manage urban water. A new Australian centre, with more than A$100 million and a spectrum of expertise on tap, is ready to lead the way. By the middle of this century, the number of people living in urban areas will reach 6.3 billion. ...

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