French Clubs are pulling out of the Heinken Cup next year.

I read recently that Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in ‘The Matrix’ series, his basis being that he didn’t think it would work. The man does not believe in regrets (including ‘Wild Wild West’) but he does think now that it was the one role that maybe he should have accepted. The […]

It seems the Chavez the world favourite socialist man of the people wants to rule by decree for a year. I guess if it does not work after a year people can vote to change it. Oh wait! So do people still think he is a democrat. Do the people who think he is a […]

Dearest Readers,

I’m at my wits ends. It’s television. Something has to be done about television.

Let me paint you a little picture. I arrive home from work at around 6pm most week nights. I’m tired and not up for anything too much. Ideally I’d like to sit in front of the box and watch something […]

Interesting piece on the psychology of conservatives and liberals. I guess I fall into the libertarian slot as I am messy and like jazz but hate abstract art. (Hat tip Green la girl)

Other than the claim by the Stonecutters in an episode of ‘The Simpsons’ that they rig the Oscars there is a more concrete method of speculating as to who will receive Oscar nominations in the next few weeks than joining a secret organisation.
The Oscar nomination system works that professionals nominate their peers so that actors […]

Sorry it has been a bit slow from me here the last while been busy with work, life and Irishelection.com. But you can keep track of my writings on irish Election here.

That ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ is a story of survival against the odds is an understatement. From the off the central family are struggling financially and emotionally to stay afloat before the characters lives descend further into destitution and debt. Even the outcome of any resolution is not shown on screen. Comparable to ‘Cinderella Man’, […]

Interesting Blog here from an Iraqi living in Ireland. Latif Yahia used to be a body double for one of Saddam’s Son’s and has written about it. Now he lives in Ireland. He takes issue with McDowell here.

Nominations are open. Here
Emm I will not vote for myself but if anyone want to nominate me, thuthal or CK. hint Hint hint. Well maybe I will