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Kelly's Corner
Even the French think the Irish were robbed!
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by Kelly Fincham at
11/19/2009 1:18 PM EST
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Zut alors! Even the French think we were robbed last night in the Stade de France. An online poll in the French newspaper Le Monde shows a staggering 80,657 French people (presumably) believe their national team does not deserve to be in the World Cup. A paltry 12 percent (10,998) say Les Bleus should be going to South ... Read More » |
Illegal Alien costume is downright offensive
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by Kelly Fincham at
10/22/2009 9:21 AM EDT
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Niall O'Dowd hits the nail on the head with his comments about the 'illegal alien' costume. It's offensive. Period. However, the subversive part of me thinks we should all go buy one and start walking round Lou Dobbs' town. If we all look the same how will you know who's legal or illegal Lou? Maybe that's the point. ... Read More » |
Is this a record? 13 years later, New York Times starts watching Fox
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by Kelly Fincham at
10/14/2009 1:37 PM EDT
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Apparently, The New York Times has appointed a special editor to monitor what it calls "opinion media" and that said editor should "brief them frequently on bubbling controversies." The Times has not identified that sorry individual (imagine watching Fox News all day?) but I'm surprised the paper wasn't watching Fox ... Read More » |
Too much public and not enough transport
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by Kelly Fincham at
10/8/2009 9:46 AM EDT
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So, I'm back after a particularly nasty bout of bronchitis. I know where I caught it too. The woman sitting beside me on the crowded #4 train Friday Oct. 2. I would have moved away from her if there had been anywhere to go. That's the problem with public transport in New York at the moment; too much public and not enough ... Read More » |
U2 skip Ireland for next round of European shows
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by Kelly Fincham at
9/25/2009 9:41 AM EDT
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Review / U2 at Giants Stadium/ Click here Picture shows U2 at Giants Stadium Weds. Sept 23 U2 are en route to a PR storm in Ireland after announcing their 2010 dates. It seems they've decided to skip Ireland for unknown reasons. I know they had problems in Croke Park but I don't think that's the reason for skipping Ireland. ... Read More » |
Same old story as Irish hop to Australia
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by Kelly Fincham at
9/22/2009 8:46 AM EDT
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It's deja vu all over again as Yogi Berra said. The latest figures from Ireland show the overwhelming majority of Irish emigrants are heading to Australia. Read the story here And why wouldn't they? Australia gives the under-30 a chance to go live and work in that amazing country for 12 months. If you like it, ... Read More » |
Brendan Gleeson wins Emmy for Churchill role in 'Into the Storm'
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by Kelly Fincham at
9/20/2009 11:19 PM EDT
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Irish favorite Brendan Gleeson won the award for best actor in a mini-series or movie for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in “Into the Storm.” Now, is it me, or is there something deliciously subversive about an Irish actor winning an Americn award for playing a British Prime Minister?!! ... Read More » |
'True Blood' picks up award as Anna more popular than Kristen in 'Twilight'
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by Kelly Fincham at
9/20/2009 10:58 PM EDT
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So, 'Twilight' with Robert Pattinson might be the most popular vampire tale but viewers of Sunday night's Emmys said HBO's 'True Blood' was the best breakthrough performance. Critics say that Bella Swan might be the reason that 'True Blood' is more popular than 'Twilight.' One critic said: ' I think in a hundred years, ... Read More » |
Gabriel Byrne misses out on Emmy for In 'Treatment'
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by Kelly Fincham at
9/20/2009 10:37 PM EDT
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Well life is just not fair - Gabriel Byrne missed out on an Emmy tonight as Bryan Cranston won for 'Breaking Bad.' It was the second Emmy for Cranston who said he felt like 'Cindafella' among the nominees. Byrne, as ever, was gracious in defeat. But c'mon guys, will someone please recognize Gabriel for his wonderful work on ... Read More » |
Huge cheer for Natasha Richardson at Emmys
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by Kelly Fincham at
9/20/2009 10:23 PM EDT
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Sarah McLachlan singing 'I will remember you' provides poignant moment to remember Natasha Richardson at the Emmys in LA Sunday night. Huge cheer as film of Natasha is flashed up on screen during 'in Memoriam' section. Still hard to believe that such a lovely life was lost. ... Read More » |
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