Posts Tagged: USA
The US and Northern Ireland: A diplomatic perspective
The UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies was the venue for a day-long conference, “The US and Northern Ireland: A Diplomatic Perspective”. Three panel discussions were represented by high-level speakers, from the Irish and British diplomatic corps as well as
The US and Northern Ireland: A diplomatic perspective
The UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies was the venue for a day-long conference, “The US and Northern Ireland: A Diplomatic Perspective”. Three panel discussions were represented by high-level speakers, from the Irish and British diplomatic corps as well as
Review: To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
Somehow I escaped reading this essential school text, with its story of racism in 1930s American South. Living in Northern Ireland, I draw parallels with sectarianism, with its similar bigotry and prejudice. To Kill a Mockingbird was part of a
Review: To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
Somehow I escaped reading this essential school text, with its story of racism in 1930s American South. Living in Northern Ireland, I draw parallels with sectarianism, with its similar bigotry and prejudice. To Kill a Mockingbird was part of a
Barbara Stephenson’s “old friends” reception
It was a pleasure to be among many guests for an after work reception at Ardnavalley, for former US Consul General, Barbara Stephenson, who is over for a visit from her Deputy Chief of Mission post at the US Embassy
Barbara Stephenson’s “old friends” reception
It was a pleasure to be among many guests for an after work reception at Ardnavalley, for former US Consul General, Barbara Stephenson, who is over for a visit from her Deputy Chief of Mission post at the US Embassy
10th Anniversary 9/11 Belfast ceremony
Madame Oui and I were invited guests to a ceremony held at Belfast City Hall to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the USA. From inside city hall we guests walked together to the northwest corner
10th Anniversary 9/11 Belfast ceremony
Madame Oui and I were invited guests to a ceremony held at Belfast City Hall to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the USA. From inside city hall we guests walked together to the northwest corner
Celebrating American Independence Day at US Consulate Belfast 2011
I managed to get myself back on the invite list for this year’s annual celebration of American Independence Day, hosted by the United States Consulate in Belfast. And almost predictably, the weather was warm and sunny — there has been
Celebrating American Independence Day at US Consulate Belfast 2011
I managed to get myself back on the invite list for this year’s annual celebration of American Independence Day, hosted by the United States Consulate in Belfast. And almost predictably, the weather was warm and sunny — there has been
Attacking democracy from within: Israel
I was troubled to read The Economist article on Hanin Zoabi, an Arab member of Israel’s parliament, being attacked inside the Knesset by another female parliamentarian, Anastassia Michaeli. Not Israel’s finest hour for parliamentary democracy: After Michaeli was physically removed, Zoabi was allowed
Attacking democracy from within: Israel
I was troubled to read The Economist article on Hanin Zoabi, an Arab member of Israel’s parliament, being attacked inside the Knesset by another female parliamentarian, Anastassia Michaeli. Not Israel’s finest hour for parliamentary democracy: After Michaeli was physically removed, Zoabi was allowed
Review: Dreams from My Father (Barack Obama)
Difficult to add any enlightened review of a book read by so many. I enjoyed reading this pre-candidate autobiography, perhaps because of my personal hobby of genealogy. Obama provides insights to his personality, through the story of his own family
Review: Dreams from My Father (Barack Obama)
Difficult to add any enlightened review of a book read by so many. I enjoyed reading this pre-candidate autobiography, perhaps because of my personal hobby of genealogy. Obama provides insights to his personality, through the story of his own family
Nobel Peace Prize “a call to action”: Obama
As I expected, President Obama has accepted the Nobel Peace Prize announcement with humility and as a call to action “for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century”. Allan – This morning, Michelle
Nobel Peace Prize “a call to action”: Obama
As I expected, President Obama has accepted the Nobel Peace Prize announcement with humility and as a call to action “for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century”. Allan – This morning, Michelle
Nobel Peace Prize “a call to action”: Obama
As I expected, President Obama has accepted the Nobel Peace Prize announcement with humility and as a call to action “for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century”. Allan – This morning, Michelle
Nobel Peace Prize “a call to action”: Obama
As I expected, President Obama has accepted the Nobel Peace Prize announcement with humility and as a call to action “for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century”. Allan – This morning, Michelle
Independence Day
I was asked to express what Independence Day means to me. Well, I have been living away from the USA for 15 years, so it’s a long enough time frame to reflect. Political philosophically speaking, I’m a Yank at heart
Independence Day
I was asked to express what Independence Day means to me. Well, I have been living away from the USA for 15 years, so it’s a long enough time frame to reflect. Political philosophically speaking, I’m a Yank at heart
Boston 2009
Use bottom horizontal scroll bar or view slideshow After working hard at a 3-day conference, I had a couple of days to myself in Boston. I took a trip nostalgic at my alma mater, Boston University (which included viewing some
Boston 2009
Use bottom horizontal scroll bar or view slideshow After working hard at a 3-day conference, I had a couple of days to myself in Boston. I took a trip nostalgic at my alma mater, Boston University (which included viewing some
Northern Ireland “one community”: McGuinness
http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1705667530 Northern Ireland First Minister, Peter Robinson, and deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, spoke at a press conference led by US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. McGuinness described Northern Ireland as “one community”, which I find remarkable, as the usual
Northern Ireland “one community”: McGuinness
http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1705667530 Northern Ireland First Minister, Peter Robinson, and deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, spoke at a press conference led by US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. McGuinness described Northern Ireland as “one community”, which I find remarkable, as the usual
Overseas drivers not welcome in NI
Smugly comforting to see that I am not the only blow-in baffled about Northern Ireland’s cold shoulder to overseas drivers. Perhaps I’ll run into Blaine Cook (architect of Twitter) at the DLVNI centre when we take our driving test: Cook
Overseas drivers not welcome in NI
Smugly comforting to see that I am not the only blow-in baffled about Northern Ireland’s cold shoulder to overseas drivers. Perhaps I’ll run into Blaine Cook (architect of Twitter) at the DLVNI centre when we take our driving test: Cook
A more humane way to measure prosperity (Financial Times)
When my wife and I recently travelled to Japan, I was worried about how supposedly expensive everything was. With the blessing of a high-valued Pound Sterling, most items, such as eating out and gifts, were less expensive than in the
A more humane way to measure prosperity (Financial Times)
When my wife and I recently travelled to Japan, I was worried about how supposedly expensive everything was. With the blessing of a high-valued Pound Sterling, most items, such as eating out and gifts, were less expensive than in the
Expat Interviews
I was invited by Expat Interviews to answer a set of questions for their expat blog website. You can read my replies to learn a bit about some of my experiences living in Northern Ireland.
Expat Interviews
I was invited by Expat Interviews to answer a set of questions for their expat blog website. You can read my replies to learn a bit about some of my experiences living in Northern Ireland.
