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Photograph of the day – Ribbon

Moochin Photoman on September 28, 2010, 11:13 am

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I’m assuming that these yellow ribbons, which appeared last weekend around Templemore Ave, have something to do with the recent deployment of the RIR to Afghanistan. Unfortunately due to excessive exposure as a youngster i’m always reminded of this Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively …

Hacks and Hackers Hack Day Belfast (and Dublin)

Alan Meban (Alan in Belfast) on September 27, 2010, 5:00 pm

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Just noticed an event on Saturday 13 November that is likely to be of interest to some Slugger readers and contributors. (I’ve no connection with Scraperwiki or 4iP!) Free ticket booking – for hacks and hackers – over at Eventbrite. To quote from their blurb … What? Scraperwiki, the award-winning new screen scraper and data mining tool, funded by 4iP, is putting on a one day practical hack day* in Belfast at which web developers and designers will pair up …

Photograph of the day Berry Street protest

Moochin Photoman on September 26, 2010, 2:25 pm

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Being busy myself on Friday nights culture night i didn’t get to see too much. However i did catch the protest from Flaxart and the forum for an Alternative Belfast which is actively lobbying for Berry Street to be reopened. Formerly known as Factory Row, now Berry Street, it runs from Royal Ave to Smithfield Market, or it did until a rubbish yard was built when Castlecourt was developed, effectively closing the street. Bank Square is a much under utilised …

Titanic sinking sensation – the real story at last?

Brian Walker on September 25, 2010, 1:20 pm

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After so much myth and legend, the Titanic story can still rock us with surprise. Only now have we got the hidden story of how Titanic really sank. A left turn order ( “hard a -starboard)” meant turn right on steamships, contrary to helmsmanship on sailing ships. But the helmsman got it wrong. Naturally, this is disputed… (see Channel 4 News story). You push the tiller right, the rudder swings left, and if the boat were in a pond it …

Belfast’s ‘Magic Jug’ dropped

Pete Baker on September 1, 2010, 5:48 pm

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BBC NI Radio Ulster’s Evening Extra has reported that the Northern Ireland Department for Social Development have confirmed that the ‘Magic Jug’ public art sculpture, destined for Fountain Street, Belfast, has been cancelled. [added link to BBC report] Nothing to do with the campaign, apparently. The £100,000 cost has been cited as the main factor in the decision. They have, reportedly, already spent £20,000 on the commissioning process. Adds In the comments zone Moochin points to this 27 Aug letter from the …

General Election 2010 in Belfast

Dewi on September 1, 2010, 1:49 pm

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Trawling through the figures as you do it’s worth having a look at the combined votes of the 4 Belfast constituencies:

Welsh Nationalist. Rugby Fan. Know a bit about History and Railways…

Photograph of the Day – Remember the fallen

Moochin Photoman on August 27, 2010, 8:30 am

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If anyone can point me in the direction of a similar sectarian scrawl in a Nationalist area i’d be very happy to show that too. Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in …

Photograph of the Day – Talking of FoIs

Moochin Photoman on August 23, 2010, 11:53 am

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There’s an ongoing (but faltering) discussion as to the cost of Freedom of Information requests, so when i saw this disguarded bottle on Sunday morning i was reminded of this article. I did see an article recently (which i can’t seem to find to link to) that said there were around 100 or so Bucky related incidents here. I’ve never been a fan of the stuff myself, the last time i had any (bout 4 months ago) i mixed it with …

Photograph of the Day – Ya reckon?

Moochin Photoman on August 20, 2010, 10:40 am

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Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants from the …

Well done lads. You deserve a medal.

Moochin Photoman on August 20, 2010, 10:18 am

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Former TUV* candidate for Iris Robinson’s (hastily vacated) Castlereagh Borough Council seat, Ann Cooper, yesterday posted on her Twitter account her support for the sacked HM Customs and Revenue workers who used their position to ensure that ethnic minorities claiming benefits were underpaid. I was reluctant to give this ignorant bigotry and racism any sort of publicity but i think considering that the sacked workers were based in Dorchester house here in Belfast it only seems fair to do so. …

Photograph of the Day – Thank you C4

Moochin Photoman on August 17, 2010, 10:37 am

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As part of a C4 documentary, a full scale section of the prow of the Titanic was built using, as best they could, the techniques of the day. Is it a sculpture? Is it a model? Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern …

Photograph of the Day – Play me I’m Yours

Moochin Photoman on August 16, 2010, 9:42 am

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The 10 pianos have been painted/pimped/decorated by local artists. This lovely(whimsical) project is part of Craft NI craft month. In the last 2 days i have rounded corners to hear unexpected music including a group of around 10 or so singing along to contemporary songs as one of their friends played the tunes (very very well it has to be said). Pianos are located at City Hall, Commercial Court (Duke of York), Cotton Court, Cornmarket sculpture (monstrosity), Rosemary St (First …

Photograph of the Day – who said white elephant?

Moochin Photoman on August 12, 2010, 9:34 am

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Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants from the …

Photograph of the day – What about the Northern Irish?

Moochin Photoman on August 11, 2010, 8:38 am

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Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants from the …

Photograph of the day – lost

Moochin Photoman on August 9, 2010, 8:38 am

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Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants from the …

Photograph of the day – Silos

Moochin Photoman on August 7, 2010, 9:08 am

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Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants from the …

Photograph of the Day – Heritage(and how not to preserve it)

Moochin Photoman on August 6, 2010, 11:46 am

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Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants from the …

Photograph of the day – Floral Tribute

Moochin Photoman on August 2, 2010, 9:07 am

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The pedant in me thinks that the plastic tip should have been taken off the pool cue. Then again it seems apt somehow. Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America …

Photograph of the Day – McMaster Street

Moochin Photoman on July 30, 2010, 9:28 am

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Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants from the …

Photograph of the Day – Fat Pride

Moochin Photoman on July 27, 2010, 8:00 am

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Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants from the …