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Focuses on processed cheeses which dominates the Irish food world. Some of Ireland's handmade farmhouse cheese; Informations about the origin of cheese; Ingredients and method of making goat's cheese.

A letter to the editor is presented regarding David A. Garvin's article "Building a Learning Organization," that appeared in the July/August 1993 issue.

The article discusses a workshop training on trapping and preparation of native fur-bearers hosted by Sokaogon Mole Lake Tribe that was held on October 10-16, 2016.

An interview with fashion designer Issey Miyake is presented. Miyake is the founder and the current designer of the fashion house. His fourth collection, which debuted during the Spring/Summer 2013 event in Paris, was noted for the use of traditional Japanese techniques and fabrics. He speaks about the inspirations behind the new collection, the spirit of the fashion brand, and recollections of working on the A-POC project along Issey Miyake and Dai Fujiwara.

An interview with Japanese musician VERBAL is presented. In this article, VERBAL talks about his early background in the music scene as a member of the hip-hop trio, m-flo and his shift to Teriyaki Boyz. He recalls that his visit to the U.S. as a fifth-grader exposed and inspired him to develop interest in hip-hop music and culture. VERBAL also talks about the results of collaborations with foreign artists and the economic impact of club closures by Japan's police force.

An interview with Bo Ningen band member Taigen is presented. In this article, Taigen talks about the formation of the Japanese band in London, England in 2007 and their first exposure to mixed-genre clubs with other bands. He cites that despite London as their home base, they are recognized by Japanese rock fans as a reverse import band. Taigen names the Japanese group Momoiro Clover Z as his strongest musical influence, and explains the difference between live audiences in Japan and England.

An interview with the band Trippple Nippples is presented. In this article the Nippples talk about their exposure to the music industry outside of Japan and the appreciation for their music that they have received from musical acts like DEVO and Pharrell. The band describes their music as post-Internet and being influenced by indigenous Taiwanese music and French punk rock from the 1980s. The Nippples explain that their music expresses the essence of the city of Tokyo.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the early recordings of Jimi Hendrix, the Jack Bruce interview, and memorabilia of Kurt Cobain.

The article discusses the author's experience of teaching in Qatar. There are many ups and downs to teaching among the shifting sands of Qatar. The author says that boys and girls are taught in separate classes in the school where he is working. The author's lunchtime duty is on the field where the school boys race around playing football. The author is grateful because his duty is for 15 minutes in a temperature of 38 degrees celsius. The second coursework evening is almost the same as the first.

Focuses on the seabed mapping project undertaken by the government of Ireland in 1999. Cost of the project; History of the seabed survey; Benefits of the survey.

Provides information on the Dublin Bay in Ireland. Description given by the mariners to the bay; Landmark in Dublin Bay; Information on a coastal being planned at the bay.

Focuses on Galileo, an Irish horse which has won several races in the European scene. Value of Galileo as a yearling in 1999; Races won by Galileo in 2001; Potential value of the horse after winning the 2001 Breeder's Cup in New York.

Reports on the rejection to the Nice Treaty, which focused on the enlargement strategy of the European Union, in Ireland. Statement issued by the country's Prime Minister Bertie Ahern; Proposal of the prime minister for a national forum on Europe; Suggestions offered by the opposition Labor Party for the Nice Treaty.

Deals with the broadcasting company Radio Telefis Eireann (RTE). History of radio broadcasting in Ireland; Information on the competitors of RTE; Details on the plans of RTE to increase its television license fees; Information on various television programs of RTE.

Presents information on rock musicians from Dublin, Ireland who turned into international crusaders on behalf of the developing world. Bob Geldof; Rock band U2; Bono.

Provides information on the objective of Elan Corp. based in Athlone, Ireland, in developing therapeutic products for neurologic diseases, particularly the Alzheimer's disease. Background of the company's core of business; Success story of the company; Comments from the company's vice-president for corporate development, Seamus Mulligan.

Provides information on the film industry in Ireland. Film pioneers in the country; First action film made in Ireland; Details on other Irish films.

Reports on preparations done in Ireland to make way for the millennium. Information about the Countdown 2000 Millennium Timer; Cultural events planned by different groups; Opinion of Ian Elliot of the Dunsink Observatory about the computation of calendar years.

Discusses information about the sports in Ireland. Ireland's team sports which is qualified for the World Cup finals in 1990 and 1994; Other sports in Ireland which are highly popular; Brief information about Gaelic football, hurling and camogie.

Features the rise of tourism in the Republic of Ireland. Attraction for the swarm of visitors of the country; Tourism as the fastest growing sector of the Irish economy; Factors that contributed to the country's success; Four main Irish tourism markets; Important element in the overall mix of Ireland economy; Cycling event to be held in Dublin in July 1997.

Provides information about Denis O'Brien, a successful Irish businessman of Dublin, Ireland of his generation in Dublin. How O'Brien sees himself in the telecommunications industry; Comments of O'Brien on his search of a Norwegian company in telecommunications; Brief educational background of O'Brien; Other business ventures of O'Brien.

Reports on the growth of Irish pubs all over Europe. Factors for the increasing demand for pubs; Popular location of bars in Europe; Guinness company as the main promoter of Irish pubs.

Reports on improvements in the economic status of Northern Ireland. Eighteen months of peace resulting from the 1994 ceasefire between the Provisional Irish Republican Army and the Loyalists; External factors; Foreign investments in Norther Ireland. INSET: Baroness heads the investment battle, by Mike Burns..

Focuses on the prospects for peace in Northern Ireland. Ceasefire between warring elements in Northern Ireland; Air of confidence among citizens regarding the peace process; US President Bill Clinton's role in peace negotiations; Economic benefits of peace; Parties involved in the peace process.

The article announces members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment who received valorous awards in a small ceremony on February 22, 2013 at Hunter Army Airfield, including Robert K. Beale, Douglas M. Englen, and Ryan T. Grant.

The article reports on the highlights of the 2012 Annual Christmas Dinner Dance of the North West branch of the Hospital Caterers Association held in Lancashire, England.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the previously published article about drummer Barriemore Barlow of Jethro Tull.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article on U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama in the May 10, 2008 issue.

This article reports on the week in the life of the author, a teacher, who works at the Al Jazeera Academy in Doha, Qatar. The author writes about a classtrip to the telecom company where the group is given iPods. The school teaches boys and girls separately. The author presents a lecture about the Holocaust, which inspires discussion with his students.

Presents information on RailTours Ireland, a company that offers a one day tour around Ireland. History of the Irish railway network; Significance of trains in Ireland; Estimated number of visitors guided by the RailTours in 2002; Prices of tours.

Reports on the first weeks of using the euro in Ireland. Problems encountered; Support given by the Irish to the euro; Benefits of the use of the euro for travelers.

Focuses on the problems facing farmers in Dublin, Ireland. Predictions of Teagasc, Ireland's agriculture and food authority; Demands of the Irish Farmers' Association from the European Union members and the European Commission; Comments from the Irish Congress of Trades Unions.

Focuses on Electricity Supply Board International (ESBI) of Ireland. How ESBI was created; Amount of annual sales; Number of projects worldwide; Influence in helping reconstruction in war-torn countries.

Profiles Mary McAleese, president of the Irish Republic. Family background of McAleese; Educational background; Employment background; Political and social views.

Focuses on the attitudes of Irish people toward taxes imposed to them by their government. System in deducting taxes from regular employee and for self-employed; Significance of income and personal circumstances to the computation of tax; Reaction of small firms, farmers, trade unionists and the institute of taxation on tax imposed by the Irish government.

The article focuses on a building-recycling project in Waltham, Massachusetts, owned and developed by Hobbs Brook Management. The project reuse old concrete, masonry block, steel and glass on-site without involving trucks, fuel, noise and other states and their regulations. It resulted to the construction of an office-space project which is being considered for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.

Reports on advances in portable spectrophotometry in use for the color analysis of paints in the paint industry and trade in the United States. Impact of technological innovations on color-measurement and color-formulation software; Coast efficiency through improvements in the performance of computer software and hardware.

Provides an update on the business sector in the capitals of European countries as of September 2002. Status of Taste of America, a store of U.S. food products, in Madrid, Spain; Success of O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bars of Dublin, Ireland; Background of Home Stores retail chain in London, England.

Reports on the role of the Internet in European Union countries as of December 2001. Female Internet usage in Denmark; Percentage of hotels in France that offer clients on-line reservations; Percentage of Spanish businesses that do not use personal computers in daily operations; Problems with Swedish Internet banking; Increase in the number of Portuguese people who have access to the Internet.

Addresses the issue of homeland security in various European countries after the September 11, 2001 United States terrorist attacks. Role of the Belgium's State Security Service in fighting international terrorism; Implementation of anti-terrorism measures in Germany; Introduction of anti-terrorism laws in Great Britain.