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Irish Times
13 hours ago
- Irish Times
Dodgy boxes: Could I get in trouble for owning one after recent court cases?
Dodgy boxes are back in the news are they? They are, for a couple of reasons. A man appeared before Trim District Court on Wednesday charged with selling the boxes and other technical equipment that had the potential to deprive Sky Television of almost €750,000 in revenue, the court was told. He was jailed for 3½ years. Separately, and almost simultaneously, the same broadcaster alleged during a High Court hearing that another man may have earned up to €450,000 a year from operating a different dodgy service. So these dodgy boxes are definitely illegal are they? They are and they aren't. The dodgy boxes – or Android boxes, which is what they are properly called – are not at all illegal. What do you mean? Android is an entirely legitimate operating system that runs on multiple technologies including phones, tablets and Fire Sticks. READ MORE But if Android boxes are legit, why are all these people coming before the courts? The boxes are fine, but they can allow people to do illegal things. Apps can be easily installed that allow people to stream copyrighted content from the internet on to their televisions, tablets or phones. The people who are ending up in court are the ones selling the boxes preloaded with the dodgy apps and selling codes that give access to the platforms where copyrighted content can be found. Could a humble dodgy box owner get into trouble? I am asking for a friend. Well, Sky Ireland chief executive JD Buckley said this week that the company 'continuously evolves our investigative strategies to crack down on illegal streaming and protect consumers from risks including malware, fraud and identity theft. Further action will follow with consequences for those identified as operating illegal services and for those who watch them.' Consequence? Those who watch them? Sounds worrying. It does seem to suggest Sky would target end users of the boxes, but that may be a stretch. Knowingly circumventing restrictions and accessing copyrighted content could leave people exposed to prosecution for sure, but there are hundreds of thousands of dodgy box owners out there. Ireland's courts service, already groaning under the strain of its caseload, would probably not be delighted by moves against all of those watching copyrighted content for free. Garda sources have even expressed doubt the force would have jurisdiction when it comes to the use of such boxes, suggesting it would be a civil, rather than criminal, matter. [ Dodgy boxes and suspect streaming: can Irish viewers be persuaded away from illegal services? Opens in new window ] And this is all a Sky thing is it? No, not at all. Sky is a key player in Irish broadcast and is the pre-eminent broadcaster of many hugely popular sports, including the English Premier League. Many, many people unwilling to pay the monthly subscription costs or pay-per-view charges use the dodgy boxes to access the content for free, which is why Sky is often found front and centre in the war on illegal streamers. But there is a broader umbrella group also fighting against the tide of streamers. And who are they? They are called the Federation Against Copyright Theft ( Fact ) and they have taken multiple actions against dodgy box operators in recent years. It says many consumers are unaware that piracy networks are often linked to organised crime, with their profits potentially funding other illegal activities. The London -based group, has said they have been successful in shutting down thousands of prohibited streams, and have brought about the demise of services for those using the illegal operations. Social media profiles selling dodgy boxes have also disappeared while subscriptions have been terminated and paid settlements agreed. So that is the end of streamers is it? Hmm, it seems unlikely that the thousands of Irish homes that access movies, TV programmes and sport are just going to stop. The war on pirated content appears to be a long way from over.
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Caoimhe Kenny, daughter of Stephen Kenny, crowned Miss Ireland 2025
Caoimhe Kenny was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath, on Saturday night. She is the daughter of Stephen Kenny, a former manager of the Republic of Ireland national team and the current manager of League of Ireland side St Patrick's Athletic. Advertisement Finalists vying for the Miss Ireland 2025 crown stepped into the spotlight on Saturday night and embraced journeys of empowerment, leadership, and community impact. Since 1947, the Miss Ireland pageant has aimed to celebrated intelligence, ambition, and cultural pride, evolving into a platform that champions female leadership and philanthropy. This year's competitors will join a legacy of inspiring role models including Former Miss World Rosanna Davison and former Miss Irelands - Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife O Sullivan, Amanda Brunker, Pamela Uba, Aoife Walsh, Michelle Rocca, Olivia Tracy, current Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt and many more. In recent years the Miss Ireland Franchise has raised over €350,000 for various charities including Laura Lynn, Temple Street, Alzheimer's Ireland, Pieta House, The Cari Foundation and The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Advertisement The finalists of Miss Ireland are put through their paces in a challenging competitive process testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, social media and each finalist is tasked with raising awareness and funds for their chosen charities. After being crowned Miss Ireland 2025, Caoimhe Kenny will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and will then have a chance to jet off to represent Ireland next year on an international stage at the Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world.
Forbes
03-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
3 Smart Money Moves To Build Wealth During Uncertain Times
Building wealth can be a challenging task, especially in challenging economic times. Recent economic uncertainties —including concerns about job security, rising tariffs, ant the significant increase in the cost of everyday food items like eggs, meat and fish —highlight the urgency of reassessing our financial habits. The current economic climate demands that we become more intentional about how we plan and manage our money to secure a better future and build wealth. While most people would love to have solid finances and secure their long- term financial future, the reality is very different at the moment with 57% of Americans living to paycheck according to a recent MarketWatch report. And, according to a recent Gallop survey, 53% of Americans are now concerned about their financial future, - the highest level recorded since Gallop began tracking this data in 2001. Here are three things that you can implement if you're looking to get a stronger hold on your finances and build wealth despite these challenging times. Young family with cute little baby boy going over finances at home Tracking your spending over the next 30 days can improve your financial health. It can also allow you to pinpoint areas where expenses can be reduced. Common budget drains include unused subscriptions, avoidable fees and charges such credit card interest, overpaying on utilities, cable, phone plans. Apps like Rocket Money and Trim can help you identify and manage unused subscriptions and negotiate bills. Additionally, apps like Empower, You Need a Budget (YNAB), and Monarch can help you take a close look at your expenses and identify where you can reduce your expenses and redirect those savings towards your wealth building goals. You can even take it a step further and budget every dollar to minimize unintentional spending and increase savings. While aggressively paying off debt can contribute to your peace of mind, there are times when a dual approach— paying off debt while also investing in your future— makes better financial sense. If your debt carries an interest rate below 7%, it may be wiser to make regular required payments towards your debt while investing the difference. Historically, the stock market has returned between 7 and 10 % annually and provides a way to build significant wealth over the long-term rather than simply being debt-free or having a zero net worth. Also, prioritizing having an emergency fund of at least six months of living expenses can provide a financial cushion that is crucial in these challenging times. And passing up opportunities such as an employer 401K match or investment opportunities during market downturns to solely focus on getting out of debt can be detrimental to your financial future. Additionally, it's important to start investing by using tax-advantages accounts like 401Ks, 403bs, IRAs to ensure that you are minimizing your tax burden, which will in turn give you more money to invest and provide a bigger opportunity to build wealth. In many cases, investing the difference between your required low interest debt payments and any remaining funds can make a huge difference in your long-term wealth. A couple of young businessmen are astounded by the profits coming in. The S&P 500 dropped by 4.84% on April 3rd, 2025, and by another 5.97% on April 4th, 2025, This year, we witnessed the sharpest declines in the S&P 500 and NASDQ since the COVID-19 crash. Yet by mid-May 2025, the market had rebounded and had regained all its April losses. This pattern shows why it is important to continue to invest even during market downturns, when the market can provide opportunities to buy quality investments at lower prices. This year, we are likely to see more volatility in the market, but that doesn't mean you should step back. It's extremely difficult to time the market. That's why it's wise to dollar cost average into good companies, it will pay off in the long run. Asset allocation dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories. Diversifying your investments is important in any economic environment, but it's even more important during periods of high market volatility like what we've experienced so far in 2025. For instance, if all your money was invested in Nvidia prior to March 31st, your portfolio would have experienced a drop of 14.7% during those same two highly volatile days of April 2025. In contrast, if your money was spread across a total market ETF like VTI or a VOO, your portfolio would have temporarily declined — by 10.3 and 10.7%, a less severe drop. Diversifying your investments and including low-cost index funds as part of your investment strategy is always wise. If a recession were to hit, no one could predict which stock will thrive 15 years from now —but 100 year of history shows that the broader market tends to recover and grow over time by 7 to 10 % every year on average. By spreading your investments across the market, and into alternative assets like real estate, you can reduce risk, manage volatility, and build a solid path to long-term wealth. Regardless of your current situation is, it's beneficial to closely examine your spending to reduce waste, implement a debt repayment strategy that also optimizes wealth building, and review your investment approach to put enough emphasis on diversification.
Irish Independent
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Spot of bother as Duleek hit by late sucker punch in Meath derby
TRIM CELTIC 1 Premier Division GAMES between Duleek and Trim Celtic of late have been tight, but the Tollstone side have yet to beat the NEFL giants and that trend continued on Thursday night last when a 90th minute penalty for Robbie Horgan's team denied the hosts what would have been a deserved point. Duleek came into the game in flying form, while Trim have yet to hit the heights this season. Bryan Murphy's side nearly opened the scoring inside the first five minutes. Nippy winger Jayden Clarke was played through and in a one-on-one situation, from a tight angle, his shot squirmed wide of the far post. There wasn't to be another clear-cut chance for the remainder of the half. Trim were very physical and imposing themselves on the game, but all their opportunities came from long range and Jonathan Clear's handling was excellent as he gave the visitors no chance to profit from a spilled ball. Chances were also at a premium in the second half. Duleek won a succession of corner kicks but could not make them count. They looked like they might open the scoring late on when Dylan O'Boyle broke through a gap in the Trim defence. However, his first touch caused the ball to bobble and it just got away from him with only the keeper to beat. Then, in the final minute, Trim won a free kick and a diagonal delivery into the box saw the Duleek defence raise their hands for offside and in the ensuing scramble the ball struck a hand and the referee pointed to the spot. It was a real sucker punch when Brian Faulkner slotted the resulting penalty past Jonathan Clear in the Duleek goal and the visitors saw the game out to inflict just a second defeat of the season on Duleek. Murphy's team have three games remaining in the first half of the campaign. They have yet to play Carrick Rovers, Kentstown Rovers and Albion Rovers, all three of which are winnable, and at least six points from those games will leave them in an excellent position heading into the second half of the season. Duleek: Jonathan Clear, Sean Kennedy, James Traynor (Morgan Browne 46), Ben Boyce, Craig Moore, Jamie McCarthy, Bobby Brady, Matthew Noone (Tom Reilly 61), Dylan O'Boyle, Josh O'Reilly, Jayden Clarke (Cormac McGroggan 61).
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shaklee Continues to Expand Its Innovative Wellness Product Offering Through New Acquisition
MIAMI, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee, the pioneer of the nutrition supplement industry, is pleased to announce it has acquired substantially all of Modere's business through a subsidiary. The acquisition includes Modere's rights to all the trademarks, patents, and formulas for all Modere products including Liquid BioCell® Collagen and Trim – the two most popular product lines in the Modere portfolio. The acquisition also includes all the manufacturing and testing equipment in Modere's North American manufacturing facilities and all related inventory including Liquid BioCell®, Trim, Burn, Sculpt, and Curb and the rest of the Modere product portfolio. The acquisition agreement includes the exclusive license to sell Liquid BioCell® Collagen going forward, meaning that the same science-backed collagen products customers love, with the same formulas, will be available under the trusted BioCell® name, all powered by Shaklee. Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO of Shaklee says, "we are thrilled to be able to make available the Liquid BioCell® Collagen and Trim products along with the other great Modere and Shaklee products to the hundreds of thousands of customers who have come to love these products. We are also excited to provide a home for the former Modere Social Marketers and become a place where they can share their passion for helping others live a healthier life for many decades to come." All of these products will be available to purchase through Shaklee's network of ambassadors and on Liquid BioCell® Collagen, Trim, Sculpt, Burn and Curb will all be available for sale as of Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. About Shaklee Shaklee is a leading wellness company founded by Dr. Shaklee, who invented the first multivitamin in the US more than 100 years ago. As a pioneer in sustainability, Shaklee was the first company in the world to fully offset its carbon emissions and have a net zero impact on our planet. Shaklee products are backed by over 110 published clinical studies proving safety and efficacy and are marketed through more than 2 million ambassadors in North America and Asia. With a complete wellness portfolio, Shaklee is committed to providing consumers with the products and support they need to look, feel, and live younger longer. For more information, visit follow @shakleehq on Instagram, or like us on Facebook. BioCell® and BioCell Collagen® are registered trademarks of Biocell Technology LLC, Newport Beach, California USA (Patent Protected). View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SHAKLEE CORPORATION
