Archive for September, 2008

twenty’s gone – what a bastard

September 30th, 2008

I couldn’t believe it when I read this morning that Twenty Major has decided to quit blogging. After 4 years of consistent, mostly daily, well thought-out and pieces of very writing. He never held back, everyone was a cunt, he was thoroughly and dependably bitter and through his brilliant stories and opinion pieces he developed [...]


links and things – thursday 25th september

September 25th, 2008

The Irish Web Awards shortlist is out. To attend, fill in the registration form, places are filling up nicely. Awesome poster by Ken.
Beautiful libraries of the world.
Eyecandy [iTunes store] the first kids comic strip application for iPhone/iPod Touch, now available from the app store, from Infurious Comics. The first iPhone App from Northern Ireland, not [...]


music ambition – kick up the arts

September 24th, 2008

In order to succeed in any industry those involved should meet regularly to discuss moving forward together; collaborating and sharing ideas. This also applies to musicians, does it not?
This Saturday Blick is housing the first in a series of events titled ‘Kick up the Arts‘ hosted by life coach, Tracy Dempsey.
Whatever your beliefs, this music [...]


belfast rebranded

September 23rd, 2008

Back at the beginning of the summer Belfast city council unveiled the new logo and branding for the city.
It acts as the heart of Belfast, reflecting its warm and welcoming nature.
It also shows the city as welcoming, dynamic, vibrant, energetic and inspiring.
We hope that the brand will:

make it easier to attract visitors and investors to [...]


belfast apple store opens

September 20th, 2008

After months of anticipation a beautiful Apple Store opened this morning in Victoria Square, Belfast.

Although I’ve only been a mac-geek for 5 months, I tend to not do anything by halves, and so I was there bright and early to queue for my t-shirt, along with those who had been there for hours before me. [...]


friar’s bush graveyard

September 19th, 2008

On Sunday I visited Belfast’s oldest Catholic site, Friar’s Bush Graveyard, on the Stranmillis Road. Catholics met here before St Mary’s Church was built 1784.

A major cholera epidemic struck in 1832-33 and the graveyard has a large mound where over 400 victims’ bodies were [...]


happy birthday twostep

September 17th, 2008

The monthly Belfast live music club Twostep is celebrating its 3rd birthday tomorrow.
The lineup is good:
Panama Kings
Cashier No 9
Colenso Parade
+ Free Cake and Party Bags to first 100 guests!
Limelight Belfast (map),
Thursday 18th Sept
9pm


links and things – wednesday 17th september

September 17th, 2008

The Irish Web Awards long list of nominees was released today and is here, here and here. And, yes there are one or two from the North in there too.
Apple Store: Victoria Square: Saturday 20th September: 9am. Woop!
Subtlety, the advertising industry often relies on it. Sometimes it works.
Darwin-shaped wall stain – people flock.
Facebook is not [...]


scratch my business

September 16th, 2008

Opening doors to new music entrepreneurs
The Oh Yeah music centre wants to offer space to eight new music businesses. The Scratch My Business Experiment will run for a 10 week trial period, October 6 to December 12. Facilities will be basic, but it’s [...]


photo365 – 2 months

September 15th, 2008

Two months ago today I started my photo365 project. It’s been fun, and sometimes difficult. Most days of the week I do something photo-worthy, though occasionally I will just sit at home and do nothing, these are the days I often find it difficult to get a photo, or nearly forget. These ones usually involve [...]