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A poem for the day – Launching the Whaler Juan Peron
A Belfast epic, and one of my oldest poems, the opener of my first collection, Grub. The gist of the story was found in Moss & Hume’s Shipbuilders to the World: 125 Years of Harland and Wolff, Belfast, 1861-1986, which tells how Eva Peron was due to launch a huge whaling vessel in Belfast, built [...] read our review » -
Do Words Matter?: Book Review of Political Discourse and Conflict Resolution – Debating Peace in Northern Ireland
I share many of the concerns of Andy Pollak, whose recent post ‘My Response to the Slugger Begrudgers’ zeroed in on the ‘relentless flow of negativity’ of some Slugger commentators. Pollak’s post was largely concerned with the medium of the blog. Indeed, I think the anonymity of the online world encourages extreme discourse and allows [...] read our review »
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“You can see Newton’s mind at work…”
To add to the open access treasure trove at the Royal Society, Cambridge University Library is putting online some of its collection of books, maps, manuscripts and journals. We have called the first phase of our work on the Cambridge Digital Library the Foundations Project, which runs from mid-2010 to mid-2013 and has been made possible [...] read our review »
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Comment on Identifying the 14 ahead of an apostolic departure?
on 3 February 2010 at 7:14 pm
I am just curious, but UTV stated yesterday that Peter Robinson is not a member of the Orange Order – even though he famously marched alongside Ian Paisley in L,Derry in 1986 – does anyone know if he is a member of the Orange Order or which prominent members of the DUP are not loyal members?
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Comment on DUP Split
on 2 February 2010 at 11:26 pm
I think that Eamonn Mallie is, perhaps, overplaying Maskey’s comment about ‘helping Peter Robinson’ out. I actually watched that interview on Stormont Live and I didn’t get that impression, only that the deal was good for Sinn Fein. I don’t think Maskey really made a comment on ‘helping Robinson’ out or trying to get him out of a tight jam – only that clarification would be given on the issues of concern to the DUP. I think that Eamonn, like many in the media this week including Stephen Nolan, is overplaying this issue, which is playing on the public’s frustration and bleak perception of the negotiations. The issues being debated by all parties are undoubtedly complex – and complex issues need time for debate and clarity.
Just as a note, I am apolitical and not a DUP supporter.
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Comment on D-Day Monday?
on 2 February 2010 at 4:10 am
scarecrow – is that true? What radio programme suggested that?Seems like a strange thing to say and at this rate I would saythat Robinson will never make it to Scotland!
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Comment on The DUP are still in play at Hillsborough…
on 2 February 2010 at 4:05 am
Is Sammy not an extremely loyal Robinson supporter, I can’t imagine him pulling away from his friend…I didn’t actually get a poor perception of that conference to be honest
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Comment on “Although I had been reliably informed that the Prime Minister was on his way to Belfast..”
on 2 February 2010 at 4:01 am
Fitzjameshorse, Robinson does look bad – He has lost a ton of weight and is white as a sheet…Paisley looks better but seriously I think Robinson does not look well, he must be under huge stress – he should, for his own health take some time off…
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