http://blogthebog.blogsome.com Irish political culture, criticisms, and concerns Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:42:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en    Radovan Karadzic was arrested for war crimes by the Serbian security forces Monday after eluding his pursuers for over 10 years.  He is being incarcerated in Belgrade today to face the War Crimes Court on several charges including genocide.    Karadzic, as leader of the Bosnian Serbs during the 1991-95 ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/07/22/war-criminal-arrested/    During this time of high mortgage payments, dwindling property values, and rising heating and energy costs some people are beginning to think seriously about tailoring their housing needs.  Some downsizing alternatives have been with us for years, mobile homes, houseboats and caravans; but, these are neither stationary nor controversial.  There ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/07/17/home-sweet-home/    Sensitive top level negotiations, back-door channels, and clandestine meetings are all common phrases used in describing how governments and their representatives conduct themselves while pursuing the aims and ambitions concerned with the national interest.  It is not of course in the national interest for anyone who voted in these governments to have ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/07/10/the-eus-secret-agenda/    Former SAS officer, Eton school graduate, and heir to a brewing empire, Simon Mann was sentenced today to 34 years at the infamous Black Beach prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea.    During the trial, which lasted just over two weeks, the defendant confessed ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/07/07/mercenary-sentenced/    What started out as school project a few years ago has grown into an international effort of creativity, forward thinking, and co-operation among individuals and groups with a view to the future.  Not satisfied with the rhetoric of government, big business, or doomsday theorists these visionaries are proactively making a ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/07/01/towns-in-transition/    In our globalised economy and lifestyle many things have changed here in Ireland.  The increase in discretionary income has allowed for more frequent travel, a larger variety of exotic food and beverages on our grocery shelves, and some changes in our consumption patterns.  One notable item features high on ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/06/27/green-wine-for-ireland/    On Friday the European Union instructed member countries to tighten border security.  The new policies will include fingerprinting and screening of all visitors, including North Americans, Africans and others coming to European countries and will cost several billion dollars.    Nicolas Sarkozy will take over the leadership position of the EU ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/06/23/europe-tightens-borders/    Spencer Tunick was at it again this week in Ireland.  A few days ago an installation, photo-shoot, was organised on the grounds of Blarney Castle in Cork and today one is being done at the Dublin docks.  Tunick, famous for his photographs of large groups of naked volunteers, made his Irish debut Wednesday at ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/06/21/baring-all-at-blarney/    The character and integrity of the Irish and European politicians will be on display next week as they meet in Brussels to explore the ramifications of Ireland’s rejection of the referendum.  The Treaty of Lisbon had to be approved by every member country to come into force on January, 1st, ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/06/14/ireland-ignored/    We got back into Trim a little later than I hoped as our gracious innkeeper had suggested a bit of live music was going on that Monday night at Griffin’s in the town.  Hurrying passed the ancient castle, where some of the scenes from the movie Braveheart were filmed, we came upon a very quiet town, ... http://blogthebog.blogsome.com/2008/06/11/tully-and-trim/