Dispatches from the 21st Century
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Will the real St. Valentine stand up
Added by Kevin Chilton on February 14, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments
Dusting off the Crystal Balls
It’s that time of year again; the season for scrying the murky mesh of probabilities that will help determine our future. And of course we techies are renowned for our unerring ability to completely miss the target, as the following examples show:
- “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us.” —
Added by Kevin Chilton on February 9, 2008 at 3:38pm — 5 Comments
St Nick & Black Pete are in Town
So, I’m out shopping in town on what I thought was a normal Saturday afternoon, when suddenly the city goes medieval on me (check out the videos I uploaded).
The streets are suddenly full of black-faced characters in brightly-coloured clothing throwing sweets at me, and when I arrive in the Grote Markt, there’s some geezer dressed as an Archbishop or something with a gang of what look like clowns jiving it up on the balcony.
Now I know the Dutch love their festivals, but what
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Samhain
It is generally celebrated on October 31st, but some traditions prefer November 1st. It is one of the two "spirit-nights" each year, the other being Beltane. It is a magical interval when the mundane laws of time and space are temporarily suspended, and the Thin Veil between the worlds is lifted. Commun… Continue
Added by Kevin Chilton on October 23, 2007 at 6:40pm — 3 Comments
Weird enough for Quantum Physics
Angels’ Wings
In memory of Ivo Andrić
When Allah,
the Compassionate, the Merciful,
created this world,
It was a perfect sphere,
as smooth and unblemished
as its ideal.
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Where's My Head At?
It is little short of spooky how, sometimes, whats going on in your head can be so eleglantly echoed in the words of an unknown writer. Several times in recent weeks I have been reminded that there is still something magical about words.
The first is an article in the Saturday Guardian Review 28.07.07 entitled Ghost Writing in which Hilary Mantel, reflecting on the enduring resonance of the story of Orpheus and Eur
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Nijmegen Night-thoughts, or what becomes of you when you live alone
Without a woman or children, a heterosexual man in our society can go a long-time without a human touch.
I seem so laid back and understanding about love and relationships, but this is because my heart has forgotten how to truly engage and can no longer feel the sweet suffering of love. I have achieved the serenity of a phantom at the feast.
I have always been considered as a lucky man, seeming to always land on my feet no matter how desperate a situation. But for me this is no
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Like a Rolling Stone
I am currently in mid-relocation from Belfast in Norn Eyeland to Nijmegen in the Netherlands. So, for the next week or so I will be only intermittently in the Net. In fact it's only due to the kindness of my landlord who is letting me use the wireless internet in his cafe that I can talk to you at all.
Anyway, I will try to keep in touch and will post some photos n the next few days and endeavor to stay in touch.
Tot Ziens
kev
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Added by Kevin Chilton on July 4, 2007 at 7:50pm — No Comments
The Incredible Art Of Julian Beever
Added by Kevin Chilton on June 19, 2007 at 11:47pm — No Comments
Ulster movie role for Bill Murray
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Belfast TelegraphHollywood star Bill Murray is to fly to Ulster later this year to star in the Tom Hanks- produced science fiction movie being filmed in Belfast, it can be revealed.
The makers of the film, City Of Ember, confirmed that Murray has signed up to play the mayor of
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: NORTHERN BOUND-VIDEO ART OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Videographe Montreal, QC in collaboration with Queen Street Studios, NI… Continue
Northern Bound is a video program focusing on works from Northern
Ireland, or on the subject of Northern Ireland.
The program will be formed around videos answering to political, and
or religious, identity issues of Northern Ireland, or works concerning
matters of borders and boundaries of Northern Ireland. Documentary,
performance and experimental approaches accepted.
Vi
Added by Kevin Chilton on May 29, 2007 at 9:33pm — No Comments
Jack Daniels is looking for bands
The lucky bands selected to play at the gigs are eligible for the Hardest Working Band award, branded fender guitars, a support slot at the JD birthday party, time in the recording studio and the production of 1000 CDs.
The winners only have to get out there promote their gig… Continue
Added by Kevin Chilton on May 28, 2007 at 3:29pm — No Comments
Coming Attractions May-June 2007
There are a couple of cool gigs coming up at the Mono in the next few weeks. On the 26th May DJ Todd Terje returns and then on the 1st June Pete Heller is doing a gig with resident DJ Aaron Leith.
So get your asses down there
Added by Kevin Chilton on May 21, 2007 at 1:45am — No Comments
Free Running in Belfast
Free Running//
30 Jul – 3 Aug
Sean Paul O’Rawe
This course will take an interactive look at the newest Urban Art form to hit the High Street… literally.
- Explore and experiment with both the theory and the practice of the art form
- The fundamental skills and thought processes of Le Parkour
- Discipline, self control, respect, motivation, inspiration and confidence
- Health and Safety trainin
Added by Kevin Chilton on May 15, 2007 at 6:44pm — No Comments
Fish Go Deep Gig
It was a great night (what I can remember of it) and everyone seemed to have a great time.
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Added by Kevin Chilton on May 14, 2007 at 8:02pm — No Comments
Belfast - DAS WORKSHOPS May & June 2007
Th… Continue
Added by Kevin Chilton on May 10, 2007 at 4:07pm — No Comments
Hallion Launch Party
19 May 07 - £5 entry
Public Screening of the
DEVIATE SHORTS (8pm)
http://www.deviateshorts.co.uk
Followed by...
SINISTER INDUSTRY
http://myspace.com/sinisterindustry
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Added by Kevin Chilton on May 8, 2007 at 6:16pm — No Comments
Belfast Dallas on the Telly
http://www.nvtv.co.uk/with real player.
Added by Kevin Chilton on May 7, 2007 at 12:26pm — No Comments
Tis the Merry Month of May
Among the plethora of offerings, I personally want to see :
Joe Strummer: Redemption Song - a talk by Chris Salewicz (McHughs saturday 5th, 3.00pm, £4)
Ruins - Dance Theatre (Waterfront Studio, Thursday 10th, 7.30pm, £9.50/£7)
Ska Cubano - Jamaican & Cuban Music (Customs House square, Saturday 5th, 8pm, £10)
Startrek -The banned episode (Blackbox Cafe, Monda… Continue
Added by Kevin Chilton on May 1, 2007 at 1:15pm — No Comments
Iraq Appeal
Khalid Jarrar and his mother Faiza Jarrar have been wonderful supporters of Avaaz in Iraq. We asked Khalid to write a message to Avaaz members, here's what he emailed us yesterday:
alright:)
feel free to edit it if its too long.
and just for the re… Continue
Added by Kevin Chilton on April 25, 2007 at 12:48pm — No Comments
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