Clashes in Dublin over loyalist march – burning cars, missiles thrown, vandalism and looting. Yesterday a group of Unionists/Loyalists marched through Dublin in memory of all the victims of Republican violence. The Government hoped it would happen peacefully but I don’t think anyone really believed that. I’m glad the Unionists didn’t march through Cork, it probably would have been worse. If you recognise anyone in the footage or pictures, call Garda HQ on 01 6660000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 250025. Thanks ElBlogador for those numbers. This is covered in much more detail with pictures: Indymedia, photo essay of the […]
Movies , Music
The Joker by kittens
This music video for the Fat Boy Slim cover of “The Joker” is brilliant! Featuring kittens, kittens and more kittens! So, so cute! (via Cute Overload!)
Movies , When-in-Ireland
Ghostrider.. *gulp*
Holy crap, this guy is a lunatic! Driving at up to 290kmh and a little above sometimes, Ghostrider drove the 68km between Stockholm and Uppsala in less than 16 minutes. In another video he chased a BMW Z3 and both drivers drove like maniacs on public roads. Did you see how the motorcyclist cut in on the inside of a car on a roundabout? In related news, a new EU report due this week is critical of Ireland’s road safety record. 5 people were killed in one accident alone last weekend. It’s carnage on the roads.
Humour , Web
Site registration – why make it hard?
I used to work at a company providing financial data nd services online. When a potential customer wanted to register they had to go through about 6 pages before they were a member of the site. Unfortunately we were constrained by outside forces but having to go through Terms and Conditions, personal details forms, choosing a product, choosing exchanges, agreeing to exchange agreements and more to register was always going to be a major obstacle! That’s why I smiled when I read today’s OK/Cancel. 🙂 Thankfully at the new job, signing up is a lot easier!
When-in-Ireland
Vote in the Irish Blog Awards!
I just voted. I didn’t vote in all the categories because there’s only so much time in the day, but I did look through the blogs and posts of the sections I voted on. There’s some really great blogging talent in this small little country of ours! If you’re curious, I didn’t vote for myself in any category, but don’t let that discourage you from voting for me of course! I just don’t feel comfortable voting for myself. Have you voted yet?
When-in-Ireland
The Political Leg of the IRA
I rarely see the Late Late Show, but happened to catch part of the interview with Toireasa Ni Fhearaoisa, the Sinn Fein Mayor of Kerry. She made headlines, not for what she said, but unfortunately for what she wore! I heard a comment later from her or someone else that if a male politician’s fly was undone there wouldn’t have been half as much coverage! I’m still not going to vote Sinn Fein, but the next election in Kerry will be closely watched…
tv
Lost again
I just watched the first episode of the new series of Lost. Wow, very gripping, creepy and chilling. That scene with the young boy and whispers in the dark made my skin crawl! Yes, I’m a week late, I had it recorded on the ol’ Sky+ and watched it tonight. The next episode is on in 5 minutes, but despite my curiousity about who Desmond is I’ll watch it in a few days time! Much later… Lost Rhapsody is Bohemian Rhapsody by Wierd Al and the cast of Lost! (via)
When-in-Ireland
Meteor Stealing From Customers
It would appear that Meteor have adding a surcharge for downloading ringtones off their website. Even downloading a special “free” ringtone priced at €0.00 attracted a delivery charge of €3.39. Who downloads ringtones? Kids and teenagers mostly, but of course the parents pick up the tab. Don’t get smug if you’re an O2 customer, they charge for delivery of their ringtones too but couldn’t offer a means of calculating the cost. Want a ringtone? Use Audacity to edit your favourite mp3 to your liking and copy it to your phone. Copying to the phone is left as an exercise for […]
When-in-Ireland
I'm glad I work from home
Every time I go out on the roads I play Russian Roulette. Why is it that huge container trucks keep pace with me on the national routes at 100km/h? Aren’t they supposed to be speed limited to 80km/h? Why is it that on the 50km/h stretch of road into Blackpool I’m routinely overtaken by motorists and lorries doing 60km/h and more? Why was I overtaken on a dangerous bend yesterday by someone who crossed an unbroken white line into the “fast” line and swerved into my lane right in front of me again when he was blocked by a slower […]
In the news
Muhammad vs. the Holocaust
This morning, like a lot of people, I heard that an Iranian newspaper is looking for cartoons about the Holocaust. Reaction from Israel was expected, but where are the riots and demonstrations in Europe? Maybe later when people have had their breakfast. Haven’t seen the comics yet? face of muhammed has ’em and a quick look at technorati returns many interesting posts: This is the kind of thing they should have done from the start rather than destroying stuff. The Bigger Picture from an article by Victor Davis. Yay! Someone who’ll be devoting “a few days to violent protesting, burning […]
