Monthly Archives: April 2012

Poverty And Campbell College

Posted on April 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Good to see Mike Nesbitt (UUP Leader and and ex-UTV anchor and  ex-Campbell College) discuss Poverty with Marc Mallet (UTV anchor and ex-Campbell College) on the News last night. I believe Gordon Burns ex UTV anchor man and Krypton Factor … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Mike Nesbitt

Posted on April 2, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

On Saturday Mike Nesbitt (81% of the votes cast) defeated John McCallister (19%) and is the new Leader of the UUP. It wasnt close….81% is an overwhelming endorsemment and from the UUP perspective …..that kind of endorsement (81-19) is much … Continue reading →

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World Irish Dancing Championships

Posted on April 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The World of Irish Dancing seems to be becoming like the World of the American Pre-Teen Beauty Pageant. I dropped in at the Waterfront Hall yesterday, where a friends daughter was competing in the World Championships. “Riverdance” has a lot … Continue reading →

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The Titanic Experience

Posted on April 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Yesterday I went along to the Titanic Exhibition Centre. Crowds surprisingly thin. Interesting “moat” around the building, which gives the impression that the building is “on water”. Not sure if this is a good idea as on a very frosty … Continue reading →

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April Fools Day Latest…Parsley Joins Greens

Posted on April 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Serial/Cereal Joiner of Political Parties, Ian Parsley has announced on his Blog that he has joined the Green Party. Alas 1st April is a day when we can feel guilt-free about taking Parsley with a pinch of salt. As April … Continue reading →

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Tacky Titanic

Posted on April 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I noticed yesterday on TV News that sme people involved in the Titanic “project” mentioned that 1,500 people had actually died. In the hoopla over the Exhibition site, the cold lonely and terrifying deaths of so many men, women and … Continue reading →

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