Election result after election result says very but referendum results hint at a large undercurrent of dissent, favourable to progressive parties but which somehow has not been fully exploited by progressive parties.   Despite an overwhelming campaign by the Yes side in Lisbon 2 with every type of trick, lie and inducement played by the Yes side 32.9 % of voter choose not to listen to their betters and still voted no.     Referendums have often hinted at a strange dislocation or dissatisfaction amongst the Irish electorate. Frequently despite a unified establishment call for one result a large cohort, often 30-35% would not bend the knee and do as it was told. Effectively saying to establishment parties that we do not trust you on matters of social policy, we do not trust... Similar posts

MindField Rocks the Art of Conversation, It’s the break from Music into literary items and debate for those who have interests in politics and current affairs brought to you in association with RTE Radio one. It’s three day, seven venue conversation for the nation with seven elegantly decorated tented locations in the Mindfield arena at electric picnic, located behind the Main stage of Electric Picnic. Leviathan: Political Cabaret Back again for another year, its politics and current affairs debate with satirical twist, hosted by David McWilliams, each day starts with chat and fun, Ryan Tudbridy will be orchestrating picnic brunch and Mindfield news quiz. British comic and graphic novelist Pat Mills will join too and Steve Bell will attend for the big comic... Similar posts

It was on the News @ 5.30 on St Stephen’s Day 2009 that TV3 broadcast that Brian Lenihan was seriously ill.   This report, included a contribution by the distinguished cancer specialist, John Crown, in which he described his expert knowledge of pancreatic cancer, including the implications of both timely and untimely diagnosis. The report prompted a considerable number of complaints to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, including one from me.  The Authority issued a finding on 9 March 2010 that this broadcast was within the requirements of the fairness, objectivity and impartiality rule, as defined by the Broadcasting Act 2009.    The Authority found on viewing the report that the reference to the type of cancer was editorially justified and in the... Similar posts

} Man Convicted in Attack on Off-Duty D.C.Police OfficerTue, 27 Jul 2010 16:46:15 -0500Eddie L. Mathis, Jr., most recently of Fredericksburg, Virginia, was found guilty of attempting to rob an off-duty Metropolitan Police Department officer and then shooting the officer in a December 2003 attack at a Washington, D.C. gas station.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Three Financial Services Execs Indicted in New York on Fraud, Conspiracy ChargesTue, 27 Jul 2010 16:41:40 -0500Dominick P. Carollo, Steven E. Goldberg, and Peter S. Grimm, all former executives at financial service companies or financial institutions, were indicted in New York for their participation in fraud schemes and conspiracies related to bidding for contracts for the investment... Similar posts

I finally got around to actually making some wee hats for the Innocence Smoothie campaign in aid of Age Action Ireland. The campaign is called The Big Knit, however, in usual rouge style, I went ahead and made some juicy fruits with my hook. I even included a couple of strawberries with yoghurt in true smoothie style. Innoncent Smoothie Big Knit © Irene Lundgaard 2010 I’m thinking I perhaps should add a bit of yoghurt to all of the fruits. Come to think of it, perhaps I should take the yoghurt off the strawberries… What do you think? Blueberries & Kiwi Orange & Strawberries Apple & Lime Click for big pics On Thursday night we will let the creative juices flow with a Big Knit at Knit Club in The Yarn Room in Ashford, Co Wicklow from about 6.30 to 9.00 pm.... Similar posts

Scattered is a song taken from Jennifer Evans (and the ripe intent) second EP Salient Point. The Video is Directed by And Maps and Plans If you like this you can catch her in the following locations coming up soon. Tour dates: Fri 30 July – The Joinery, Dublin w/ The Buzz Aldrin Allstars Mon 7 Aug – Parade Tower, Kilkenny Sun 5 Sept – Body & Soul, Electric Picnic Wed 23 Sept – Craft Centre, Kilkenny Website / Myspace / Breaking Tunes / www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPDBUYwmzLs Related News June 29, 2010 — Video of the Week : Villagers -- Ship of Promises (0) June 22, 2010 — Video of the Week: The Looks -- Romeo (1) June 15, 2010 — Video of the Week : The Whatmans -- Devil Shoes (1) April 27, 2010 — Video of the Week : Heathers --... Similar posts

It was with great sadness I read this morning that Harry Beckett, the great jazz trumpeter, flugelhorn player and composer had died. Between 1963 and 75, where ever my musical tastes took me, Harry Beckett always seemed to be there. I first came across him at Soho's Flamingo Jazz club in the early 1960s, I as a callow, pill popping mod and Harry as a sideman in one of the best UK 1960’s R@B bands, Herbie Goins and the Nightimers, the jazz guitarist, John McLaughlin who went on to play with Miles was also part of this outfit.By the early 70’s I was into free jazz, Harry was amongst a group of fine London based musicians who congregated and let their hair down most Friday night at Peanuts, a small club I frequented above a pub at the back of Liverpool Street station. Amongst them were... Similar posts

When the interval arrived, I was eager to find out more about the play’s history, so I leapt on to Wikipedia and I was surprised to discover it was written 150 years ago. The ‘Quiet Man’ style Oirish brogue seemed so over the top, that I thought it a brilliant modern parody of the era. Instead, I discover that this exciting, fast paced and very funny melodrama was written by Irish playwright Dion Boucicault in 1860. The Colleen Bawn, directed by Jimmy Fay, centres on Hardress Cregan’s (played by Ian Lloyd Anderson) secret marriage to Eily ‘The Colleen Bawn’ O’Connor (Liz Fitzgibbon), a woman considered to be below his station, and the fact that he is due to wed the wealthy Anne Chute (Charlie Murphy), which would solve his family’s... Similar posts

Jason Falls is one of the leading educators and thinkers in the social media, public relations and communications industries. He has the unique perspective of having lead a national advertising agency’s Interactive and social media efforts, worked with Fortune 100 brands as a social media strategist and served as an independent consultant in the social media industry. He has advised major, regional and niche brands including Humana, General Motors, The Envelope Manufacturers of America, Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbons, Louisville Slugger, and The National Center for Family Literacy. His work has resulted in acclaim and recognition in publication and honors, including a 2009 SAMMY Award for Best Integrated Social/Cross Media Campaign. One of the most in-demand speakers in the social... Similar posts

} Florida Couple Guilty in $13.7 Million HIV Infusion Clinic Fraud SchemeFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:15:58 -0500Miami, Florida-area husband and wife Modesto and Victoria de la Vega pled guilty to their participation in a $13.7 million HIV infusion Medicare fraud scheme.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Minnesota Couple Convicted of Abusing Their BabySat, 24 Jul 2010 11:24:26 -0500Charles William Prentice, Jr. and Showy Shalette Johnson, both of Red Lake, Minnesota, were convicted on assault and child endangerment charges in connection with their abuse of their baby.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Former D.C. Correctional Officer Sentenced in Bribery CaseFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:31:20 -0500Former Correctional... Similar posts

Florida Couple Guilty in $13.7 Million HIV Infusion Clinic Fraud SchemeFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:15:58 -0500Miami, Florida-area husband and wife Modesto and Victoria de la Vega pled guilty to their participation in a $13.7 million HIV infusion Medicare fraud scheme.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Minnesota Couple Convicted of Abusing Their BabySat, 24 Jul 2010 11:24:26 -0500Charles William Prentice, Jr. and Showy Shalette Johnson, both of Red Lake, Minnesota, were convicted on assault and child endangerment charges in connection with their abuse of their baby.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Former D.C. Correctional Officer Sentenced in Bribery CaseFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:31:20 -0500Former Correctional... Similar posts

As the market works a tradable bottom I took a look back over the past couple of weeks to see what stocks have emerged in our active stock screen. The scan looks for US stocks with an annual change in revenue of 25% or more and a dividend yield of at least 5%.A few stocks fell out of the loop, but not all because of loss of merit: Ine of the stocks to go was Blackstone Group (BX). The last dividend payment was cut from $0.30 to $0.10. It wasn't long before the stock soon lost $12 support, but the drop in price wasn't enough to recover its dividend yield. Could be a while before this regains its status. Baytex Energy (BTE.UN) made its appearance in the June feature. Over the past month the stock has evolved from a trading range to bullish ascending triangle. With the rise in price the... Similar posts

MR. JONES PRESENTS: GAFFPARTY 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY & THE LOOKS SINGLE LAUNCH As I am sure you are all well aware, Goldenplec does an awesome job at keeping you Irish scallywags in the know about what’s new in the world of music – and with that in mind we are introducing the Goldenplec Dublin Clubbing Guide! Stuck for something to do during the week? Need some tips on where to go out? Dying to lose some excess body fat on a dance floor to some pumping choons?? Worried that you will end up a hermit?? Worry no more! Goldenplec will be bringing you the low down on where to bring your sweet new top-man T-shirts glow sticks each week. Kicking things off in style this week we are pointing you in the direction of the Twisted Pepper, this Thursday the 29th of July. Mr Jones... Similar posts

The government has released its revised National Development Plan for the period to 2016.   The documentation includes a short leaflet, Investing for Growth and Jobs: Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010 – 2016.   With a bit of chutzpah, the document claims the 40 percent cut in capital spending as “stimulus” for the economy.   The emphasis is on new priorities and not on the overall cuts.   Fortunately, the Department of Finance has also released Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010 – 2016: A Financial Framework, which makes a more sober case for the shift in strategy (see, in particular, Chapters 2 & 3).   The arguments of Colm McCarthy for just-in-time infrastructure provision (based on the time value of money) and more broadly for cost-benefit analysis... Similar posts

Youghal’s status as a walled town of significant merit on the national and international stage has been enhanced with a €200,000 grant to the town council from the Irish Walled Towns Network. The sum, which represents 30% of the network’s entire 2010 national budget, will fund the removal of vegetation and the re-pointing of a wall section nearest Aher’s Terrace, according to town councillor and heritage committee lynchpin Liam Burke Town Walls - Youghal. Pic:www.youghalonline.com Youghal Town Council has also received €15,000 for a Conservation Plan for Myrtle Grove, €4,900 for an Architectural Appraisal of the town’s historic quarter and €2,700 for the Graveyard Trail at St. Mary’s Collegiate Church. The information is contained in the latest Heritage Municipal... Similar posts

Between Wednesday 28 July and Sunday 1 August it will be non-stop for lifeboat fundraisers and supporters in Ballycotton. Ballycotton RNLI Lifeboat-Austin Lidbury and RNLI Station - Pic: www.youghalonline.com The annual Golf Classic takes place at East Cork Golf Club, Midleton on Wednesday, 28 July.  Participants are hoping for the fine weather to continue and that their game won’t let them down on the day.  They will be hoping that they are in the running for the prize giving that evening at 8:30 pm. The 5-a-side Soccer competition has been moved from Saturday afternoon to Thursday evening, 29 July, at 7pm at the school grounds.  The ladies will be showing the men how to play this year when they take part for the first time.  The prize giving for this event will take place later... Similar posts

Dublin, 21st July 2010 – Datapac, Ireland’s largest indigenous ICT solutions provider, today announced the completion of a VMware virtualised private cloud and high-speed network as part of a contract worth more than €100k with The AA Five Red Star Kildare Hotel, Spa and Country Club (The K Club). Datapac will act as The K Club’s strategic technology partner and is providing consultation and a wide range of next-generation and sustainable IT solutions to the resort. This virtualised solution will provide major cost and power savings for The K Club and will play a key role in its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2020. Set amid 550-acres on a mile long stretch of the river Liffey in Co. Kildare, The K Club is Ireland’s first AA five Red-Star Hotel. The luxury... Similar posts

I don't normally cover the software games market here, but I thought this piece over on Joystiq.com quoting a press release from market research company , The NPD Group, was interesting. While US based, it does give us an insight on the PC gaming market, and that sales parity between physical and digital distribution channels has almost been reached. No, at the moment, we are not looking at the Sony Playstation or Microsoft's XB consoles, but with online networking well established in these formats on both sides of the Atlantic, it cannot be long before we see retailers like GameStop under serious threat and maybe even the gaming manufacturing giants move to mainly digital distribution channels. Strangely, I have always felt the games market was a far more progressive platform, and yet,... Similar posts

Something for the not that young artists section, Donovan is playing the Olympia on 4th October. From 1966 through 1969, Donovan scored a string of eleven Top 40 hits in a row, including Mellow Yellow and Sunshine Superman. Of interest to Beatles fans, the one of the few artists to collaborate on songs, contributing lyrics and vocals to the song Yellow Submarine. So that earworm is partially his fault. Tickets go on sale this Friday 30th July at 9am. In support of their False Priest album of Montreal are playing Tripod, Dublin on Sunday October 3rd. Of Montreal is an odd bird of a group, with their frontman Kevin Barnes showing up on the children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba, in collaborations with Spike Jonze, on stage spanking pigs with Susan Sarandon, and even spontaneously... Similar posts