Cowen & The Few Pints

I observed from a distance the furor that followed Brian Cowen's Morning Ireland interview. To say I was surprised would be understating it. This wasn't a good interview by any stretch but neither was it deserving of the genuine outrage which followed. Mr Cowen has never been a wonderful orator. He is a man possessed of a strong intellect but his communication skills have all too often been of the gruff and rushed variety. He is always on message however and that it what a citizen would demand of...

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Prague Diaries - Week 6

A largely uneventful week it has to be said. I will refrain from a daily breakdown as it isn't warranted. The weekdays pretty much took the following format; apply for any English speaking jobs in the Accounting sector. I have a stack of emails with the standard rejection template, ie 'We have reviewed your profile and decided that we will not offer you an interview at this time. Please continue to visit our website for future opportunities'. I have some solace in the fact that I am by no means...

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Movie Themes

A selection of some of my favorite themes from movies. Also included are some tracks which weren't main themes. The Bourne Series - Main Theme - Composer John PowellGladiator - Main Theme - Composer Hans ZimmerPirates of The Caribbean - Main Theme - Composer Hans ZimmerHome Alone - Main Theme - Composer John WilliamsHome Alone - Setting The Trap - Composer John WilliamsThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - The Money Train - Composers Nick Cave & Warren EllisAmerican Beauty...

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Prague Diaries - Week 5

Wednesday September 1stSaturday is moving day in a golf tournament. For us it came on a Wednesday and constituted a 10 minute taxi trip across town with all the belongings to our name, in the Czech Republic at least. In this case two large and two small suitcases. We were both looking forward to the move and having a long term residence. The short term rental was fine and all but it never felt comfortable. It was a small space in truth. We arrived shortly before 10am to be greeted by the landlord....

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