Archives for: May 2006
Ballocks
I've just f**ked up my first exam. There will be (bar one or two small exceptions) no more posts until they're over on 1st June. more »
Bolshy Bastards
Thank you very much Association of University Workdodgers
A friend from university texted me tonight to inform me that one of my exams had been cancelled. It came as no surprise to find out that the one of my four current lecturers who had been agitat… more »
Have the Ulster Unionists Sold Their Soul?
by beano on 14 May 2006 at 19:37. Categories: News, Northern Ireland, Loyalists, Local Government, UVF
I've been watching a couple of threads over at the Young Unionists blog with interest recently, following David Ervine's decision to join the UUP grouping in Stormont, allowing the Ulster Unionists to claim an extra seat in any potential executive.
I… more »
Abusing The Dead
I haven't posted much on the disgusting attack which resulted in the death of 15 year old Michael McIlveen at the weekend because I knew posting in the immediate aftermath would result in a lot of political ballocks. It comes as no surprise that my lack… more »
Pointless
by beano on 12 May 2006 at 17:41. Categories: News, Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Direct Rule, Local Government
That's what Gerry Adams thinks of discussing "education reform, water charges, health and rates increases" when the assembly reconvenes on Monday. He has said that his party, Sinn Fein, will not take part in any discussion on these matters, and has criti… more »
Hunger Striker Profile 2: Francis Hughes
Conviction: Murder
Sentence: Life
Joined Hunger Strike: 15th March
Suicided: 12th May
From Bellaghy in the south of Co. Londonderry, Hughes was once described by the police as the most wanted man in Northern Ireland. His father was a farmer and for… more »
Why I Can't Vote Alliance: Reason 1
by beano on 11 May 2006 at 17:36. Categories: Northern Ireland, Direct Rule, Local Government, Education
It's one thing to suggest that the 11+ needs to be replaced, but it's quite another to say that, despite evidence to the contrary, getting shot of academic selection completely will lead to anything other than a second-rate, comprehensive, education syst… more »
Last Chance for a Free Xbox 360
No not your last chance, mine. Having received a free iPod from freepay in December, it looks like with their new 3 month time limit (and my ignoring it for a month and a half) I'm not going to get an Xbox (everybody say aww). Looks like I'll just have t… more »
Police Warning on Loyalist Criminality
Sinn Fein/IRA/Republican criminality has been under the spotlight for some time now with the leadership of the DUP blaming such activity, along with the lack of support for policing, for the lack faith they have in the prospect of sharing power with Sinn… more »
Lecturers Reject Pay Offer
Absolutely digusted to read today that lecturers have rejected a 12.6% payrise over 2 years and will continue an "assessment boycott" effectively meaning that some of my 3rd year exams scheduled for next week may be cancelled and my degree classified wit… more »