What In The World political travels in Africa, Asia and the Americas Peadar King Liffey Press When I was a kid I loved fairytales. I had pictures in my mind of good winning out over evil and happy endings being the real story of life. Of course as age took over it became one of … Continue reading What In the World is going on?
Hope Show 31 – the lowdown
Hope show 31 - playlist 1. Theatre of Hate - Do you believe in the Westworld 2. Mice - Jess 3. Middle Ones - O.M.C. 4. Allo Darlin - Silver Dollars 5. Fugazi - Break 6. Deathfix - Dali's House 7. The Shorts - Bring Me the head of Bear Gryllis 8. Pilger - dissatisfied … Continue reading Hope Show 31 – the lowdown
The Shorts hang ’em flog ’em 7″
The Shorts Hang Em Flog Em Suspect Device Records I have just purchased a 12" picture frame. One of those that fits a record sleeve perfectly. My 12" vinyl collection counts to its hundred and I've spent some good times trying to decide if there is an alternative to the first record I've picked out … Continue reading The Shorts hang ’em flog ’em 7″
Hope Show Number 30 – the lowdown
http://radioactiveinternational.org/hope-show-number-30/ 1. Damien Dempsey - Dublin Town 2. 11Paranoias - Reapers Ruin 3. Sonic Youth - Catholic Block 4. Paranoid Visions - Poles Apart 5. Integrity - Suicide Black Snake 6. The Hives - T.H.E. H.I.V.E.S. 7. Black Eyes - Someone Has His Fingers Broken 8. Grant Hart - Awake, Arise 9. The Ex … Continue reading Hope Show Number 30 – the lowdown
what difference does a fortnight make
So I go away for 2 weeks and purposely avoid news. I had great excitement in store when I sat down after a 2 week drought (no not the weather damn you, but that is all over the print) to absorb what has happened in my absence. Frozen Blackberries are carrying hepatitis A, one down … Continue reading what difference does a fortnight make
100 year old man going strong
The one hundred year old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared published by Hesperus Press It's been a long time since I was in school. Back in those days it was something that got in the way of playing football or playing cards or hanging around talking about football or cards. There … Continue reading 100 year old man going strong
The family fang – reviewed
The family fang by Kevin Wilson published by picador books This is a smart story. The concept behind the whole thing is compelling. 2 people interested in challenging people's perceptions in the name of art become husband and wife (for real after many times doing it for their art) and have a family. The conundrum … Continue reading The family fang – reviewed
Hope show 29 – the lowdown
hopeshowNumber29 1. The MEKONS - Corporal Chalkie 2. Joe Solo - Aint a got a nothin 3. Ramones - Judy Is a Punk 4. Fugazi Place Position 5. Rites Of Spring - Drink Deep 6. Fawn SPots - Spanish Glass 7. Arcwelder - Everest 8. Leftover Crack - Supermarket Song 9. Star Fucking Hipsters - … Continue reading Hope show 29 – the lowdown
Hope Show 28 – the lowdown
http://radioactiveinternational.org/hope-show-28/ 1. Deathfix - Playboy 2. Wugazi - Killa Hill 3. Sage Francis - Jah Didn't Kill Johnny 4. A Death In The Family - SOmethings Out of Tune 5. Pilger - Disatisfied 6. Against ME - Slurring the Rhythms 7. Shorebirds - Upside Down 8. Bedford Fall - Whos Coat is that Jacket? 9. … Continue reading Hope Show 28 – the lowdown
ICTU BDC Day 3 July 2013
Day 3 Day 3 ICTU conference July 2013 "History will look back on this being a defining conference for the trade union movement" David Begg told us at the end of this session. A session that saw a further 14 motions pass almost unanimously, including 2 emergency ones. I don't think that is the history … Continue reading ICTU BDC Day 3 July 2013