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# Target

All time
# success
Christmas FM raised more than €360,000 for Focus Ireland
The station is entirely funded through sponsorship and more than 100 volunteers.
# in the crosshairs
'It's waffle, tackling high has nothing to do with getting hit in the head' - Sexton
The Ireland out-half says he would prefer outspoken pundits to call him before commenting.
# Target
Is this the man Arsenal want as their high-profile summer signing?
Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan is Arsene Wenger’s principal target, according to reports.
# the force awakens
Parents are highly amused by these phallic Star Wars toys
May the Force be with you, indeed.
# hit the taregt
Here's why everyone is praising this supermarket's Halloween ad
Well done, Target.
# Target
'Well, he is narky': Ireland or Sexton won't be fazed by pre-match parlé
The out-half is used to being targeted by big carriers and even more accustomed to criticism about his on-filed mood.
# targetting the trolls
This guy excellently trolled people complaining about Target's new gender neutral policy
And then a hero comes along…
# gender neutral
Target got rid of 'boys' and 'girls' signs, and there was quite a reaction
The majority of its customers appeared to be satisfied with the decision.
# So much fail
Shoppers in the US have apparently forgotten how shopping baskets work
What have we come to?
# Back in action
France captain Dusautoir: 'I don’t view Johnny Sexton as a target'
The Toulouse back row has moved to reduce any perceived tension ahead of the Six Nations clash.
# Kicking On
'I can't remember the last time he missed four kicks': Murphy backs Madigan to get on target again
The Leinster back could be given a chance to impress at number 10 for the Wolfhounds this Friday.
# Silverware
Munster get set for Lanzarote trip with Pro12 title now the 'one goal'
Anthony Foley says his squad have ‘come out stronger’ from their disappointment in Saracens.
# sprinkle when you tinkle
This court says German men can pee standing up if they want to
A landlord whose tenant ‘missed his target’ took the man to court.
# On Target
The placement of this Fifty Shades of Grey merchandise is delightfully awkward
The store in question has been left red-faced.
# Ambition
Five big targets to give yourself this year
Great journeys in fitness could start with something simple like joining a club or even just going to a game.
# stubbed out
Retailers might stop selling cigarettes if tobacco licence fee goes up
That’s according to the National Federation of Retail Newsagents.
# Target
Louis Van Gaal talks up move for Angel Di Maria
“At this moment, we have five number nines and four number 10s – and we don’t have wingers to give us attacking width.”
# Target
Wenger suggests Man United in for Vermaelen
The defender lost his place in the Gunners’ first XI last season and has been linked with several clubs.
# Fundraising
'We don’t just want to build a hospice in Wicklow - it has to be the most beautiful place'
The Wicklow Hospice Foundation is celebrating after exceeding its fundraising target of €3 million.
# Target
Calderon expects Real Madrid bid for Suarez
The striker scored 31 times in just 33 Premier League matches to finish as the division’s top scorer this season.
# Target
Brumbies centre Smith among Munster's options for midfield role
The 29-year-old is understood to have spoken to the province over a transfer later this year.
# Target
Carlo Ancelotti in frame for Manchester United job - reports
Several British newspapers said that the Italian was being considered for the vacancy, along with Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal.
# Target
US warning about 'toothpaste bombs' on Russia flights
There are fears that terrorists could specifically target flights to Russia, where the Winter Olympics are due to begin on Friday.
# Savings
Burton: 'Welfare savings is one of the reasons we could reduce Budget adjustment'
A reduction in the Live Register has produced €150 million in welfare savings.
# ECB
German ECB economist urges Ireland to stick to €3.1 billion target
Jorg Asmussen said he thought Ireland had made significant progress.
# Cervical Cancer
HPV vaccine given to 44,000 girls - exceeding its target
The HSE has released details on the uptake rates for its 2011/2012 nationwide HPV vaccination campaign.
# Austerity
Gilmore: No need to do more than necessary to meet deficit target
The Tánaiste said that it is important not to put the country’s recovery at risk.
# PSNI
Belfast bomb was an 'attempted murder' attack on PSNI officers' lives
Nobody was injured in the attack but the police officers involved were left “badly shaken”.
# Iraq
Blasts targeting mainly Shiite areas kill 21 in Baghdad
Three car bombs struck the Sadr City slum, while others exploded in Ameen, Al-Husseiniya, Kamaliyah and Karrada.
# lego
Executive charged with burglary over alleged Lego scam
US authorities say the man used fake bar codes to buy toys at discounted rate before selling them on eBay for a better price.
# Target
Manchester United coach confirms Ferguson's interest in Eden Hazard
The Scot has even been to watch the Belgian international play, according to Rene Meulensteen.
# Gooof pitch
WATCH: David Beckham goes undercover as supermarket salesman
Robbie Keane’s bessie was trying to sell his own aftershave to people while dressed in a red shirt, hat, and glasses.