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M.A. in Journalism: I'm all ears
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Tuesday, November 07, 2006. Following from Emma's post. I am really beginning to wonder whether I will be able to become the kind of journalist I aspire to be. Journalism is not a career, but a life choice. Being truly committed means living and breathing everything news, every minute of the day. This takes some getting used to after years of being a student "for the sake of it". I spent my evening trying to explain British newspapers' agendas and stances to a friend and it got me thinking. Trainee j...
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Electronic Renaissance: February 2007
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007. 23 Pieces of Orange Plasticine. I am such a big fan of the. 241 Wednesdays, what a great way to go and see the films you want to see without paying huge amounts of money. Plus if you’re bored and can’t afford to do much (which often happens as a student which I am sure most of you know), then it’s a great way to kill a few hours. That said, it is also a very strange way to kill a few hours (Why would people kill hours? They never did anything to anyone). And eventually it be...
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Electronic Renaissance: June 2007
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007. Glastonbury is second best to Secondfest. Sick of hearing about. And all that mud? Tired of hearing people complain about wet they were, despite the fact they saw all tho. You could tell them to put a welly in it (instead of a sock, it’s more fitting) or you could check out Secondfest. I first heard about Secondfest through my friend Ruth’s. We had originally interviewed Mama Shamone for our journalism magazine project Six Degrees and they are now playing at the virtual festival.
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Electronic Renaissance: July 2007
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Talking Potter my generation. 8220;I belong to the Harry Potter generation. Before the movies, the fame and the merchandise, came us, reading the books before bedtime.”- Vhari Leishman. There are no spoilers in this post). Of July I was standing outside of Waterstones on. So I get highly annoyed when people are posting videos of themselves running around shouting spoilers that were leaked onto the web, just before the book was released. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The th...
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Electronic Renaissance: January 2007
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Ah, the Guitar, you can slice it apart quite easily, but learning to play it is another matter. I have had my guitar Lola, (Yes I named it, mainly because I couldn’t play it) for a year and a half. I have tried on and off to learn to play it, but to no avail. This time, oh yes, this time will be much different. It is all about learning how to express yourself on the guitar though, through learning chords and tabs and where the hell you’re supposed to put your fingers. Father, s...
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WistfulPhilosopher: May 2009
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Thursday, May 07, 2009. The Battle of Stamford Bridge,. Oh dear oh dear, where to begin with this nonsense. The end maybe, Drogba. What on earth was Drogba thinking? This is not to say he, or Ballack, were, as professional footballers, correct in their actions. Abidal card was harsh. UEFA referee call baffles. Why on earth pick a referee from the footballing giant of Norway for such a huge semi-final? Were the German referees on strike? Perhaps the Portugese referees were on holiday and a Dutch referee w...
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WistfulPhilosopher
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Friday, December 31, 2010. An ode from 2010 to the Tune of Don't Leave Me This Way by the Communards:. Don't leave me this way. When you imbibe, Try to keep alive. The memories of this year. Don't live me this way. So much to tell, so much to miss. So don't leave me this way. Uh oh oh, Beyonce full of Grammys and. Lights dimmed for Earth. So come on down and do what. You've got to do. Gordon Brown caught in bigot scandal. Now can't you see it's burning, out of. Icelandic volcano grounds all flights by.
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WistfulPhilosopher: November 2009
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Sunday, November 22, 2009. Last time I noted on the calendar several events taking place in Dublin. However, as the plan is to do a road trip by Car Hire, Ireland. I have had a look at some of the other places I want to visit such as Cork. From April onwards Cork is certainly living up to its cultural billing:. 21/04/2010 - 25/04/2010 Cork World Book Fest. A celebration of literary works with. Events in the cities libraries. As a book lover that does sound right up my street but there is more. Dara O'Bri...
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WistfulPhilosopher: January 2010
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Monday, January 25, 2010. Ok, so far, having looked at the data and all the events I now seem to have a rough outline of an itinerary for my planned road trip around the Emerald Isle by. The only thing is, to fit everything in I think I may have to do a figure of eight. The month is June. Well, May. The start is Dublin: 24. For on the 25. Then on to Cork via Tipperary for the Cork Midsummer Festival June 12. Then head back up to Dublin through Limerick and Birr in time to catch Pink on the 19. Also menti...
