This is a standard of the folk scene in Ireland and wherever the Irish diaspora gather. It’s a lament for the emigrants and their descendants who live around the world. It can be difficult for those from some other nations to fully understand the emotional connections that Irish people have for their place of birth. […]
The back catalogue of this band is immense. Track after track of thumping hit. – If you care, please give it a share –
This is a flying visit to what is believed to be the 5 largest empires in human history. Some are obvious, some not. It should be remembered that context is everything, as travel was easier later in the path of our species. However, there can be no argument with number 1. Impressive. – If you […]
Here we have some verse from our resident poet that speaks of the battles that individuals fight as they struggle to build solid relationships upon the fractured foundations of broken childhoods. Behind Tall Walls in Shadow I love a shadow. Or is she perhaps a ghost who weaves a wispy glimpse of the most […]
In this address, newspaper columnist Gideon Levy tackles the maneuvering of Israel as the rogue Zionist state twists and contorts in an attempt to avoid being held accountable for all of the injustice they are guilty of. Levy is a resident of Israel and is well known as a strident opponent of Israeli policy. He […]
This is a clip from the George Clooney movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which was a retelling of the Greek classic The Odyssey. Clooney demonstrates his versatility in this performance. It’s also got a great theme track. You gotta love dem Soggy Bottom Boys! Enjoyed this? Please share
The Brits have always done satire better than just about anyone. There is no greater satirical movie than The Life of Brian. British TV has long been full of satire sit-coms and sketch shows. In this short clip, we can see just some of the best known films out there, although many others of note […]
In this clip,the always reliable David Attenborough guides us through a polar bear attack on Walruses. The male bear is hungry and desperate, but the walruses have no intention of making it easy for him. Watch what happens. Enjoyed this? Why not share?
Ever wondered what exactly that damn red spot on Jupiter that everyone talks about really is? Then query no more for all is explained in this short video. You can then impress your friends and potential lovers with your in-depth knowledge of how Jupiter works. On second thoughts don’t. You’ll never get laid with that […]
Satori by Don Winslow This literary gem is kinda like the thinking man’s Bond. It might make you feel that Jason Bourne has now met Indiana Jones. Satori is an espionage thriller of the highest calibre that will leave you gasping for more. The novel is based on Trevanian’s (Rodney Whitaker) novel, Shibumi, which Don […]
In his sensational resignation speech, government minister and Labour MP, Robin Cook, launched a scathing attack on all those involved in provoking the second Iraq War. He criticized the US Administration for their war-mongering and double standards. He also highlighted the repeated refusal of the rogue state of Israel to comply with international resolutions, and […]
This is the famous snake dance, performed by Selma Hayek as she takes on the role of a Vampire Queen in the cult movie, From Dusk Till Dawn. If Ireland had a nightclub like this, with the beautiful Miss Hayek dancing there, then every damned man on the island would be a vamp and no […]
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