Monthly Archives: May 2009

MiCandidate Needs a Lesson in Online Interactivity

And the MiCandidate saga rolls on. Just scant weeks before the election, we’re still waiting on answer to basic questions on its service. The price of the Pro package nose-dived. Mark wrote an excellent piece describing how the spiderweb of … Continue reading

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The Skateboarding Shortts!

On Saturday afternoon, Tom Shortt, candidate for the Labour Party in the Limerick City North ward, kicked off his media campaign with his brother the comedian Pat Shortt in Limerick City’s skatepark. The time for the media photoshoot to get … Continue reading

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If We Turn TV Off, Do Society’s Ills Exist?

Last night’s Question and Answers was one of the most powerful episodes bar none. There are no more words. Patrick O’Brien’s voice sounded for the silence masses of people abused in institutions run by religious orders. Yet again, the lead … Continue reading

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Trailing the Labour Canvas

Last Saturday afternoon, I trailed the Labour Party and more particularly Eamon Gilmore as they canvassed for the Dublin South and Dublin Central byelections. The day begins at Dundrum Town Centre with Alex White. Alex arrives all-polished and suited. Hair … Continue reading

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Qik Videos from Joe Higgins’ Blogger Press Conference

Last night, I attended the Joe Higgins’ Blogger Press event. There were some technical difficulties in the streaming to start with and then the uStream video was a little a choppy, so I decided to Qik it. I’m not usually … Continue reading

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