Archive For March 9th, 2004

Murder – Victim Impact

I meant to comment earlier as I heard this on the news this morning, but Karlin posted first about Mary Murphy, mother of Brian Murphy who was kicked to death outside a nightclub in Dublin in August 2000. She spoke at the trial of those accused of the manslaughter of her son. Here’s a re-enactment [...]

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The Beauty of Life

This is a really nice animation! Relax for the 9 minutes this lasts and enjoy a feel-good movie. Lars Keagan is an ordinary farmer who paints the most important moments of his life. We witness his artistic progress from infancy to old age as he reflects the dearest moments of his life. You can download [...]

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Smile Please! Don't drool over all those cameras!

Is a photo a real record of what happened if the subject is payed or manipulated? Does it really matter? By the act of being “there”, a photographer has changed the outcome of a situation anyway. Mike Johnston looks at this and covers it in more detail. Read the article if you’re tempted to comment [...]

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The Rainbow Plucking Orgy

It’s perfectly safe for work, if everyone around you is sweet and innocent. Ok, this animation probably isn’t safe for work then!

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Dining In Cork?

I enjoyed one of the best meals I’ve eaten out in a long time on Saturday night! It wasn’t in Cork City, it wasn’t in Kinsale, or anywhere you’d expect, but in Oyster Haven. In Oz Haven to be exact! The menu is varied, from wild boar and ostrich to seafood such as salmon and [...]

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