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EU Obsfucates: IMO

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on February 13, 2015 - 8:13pm

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EU Obsfucates: IMO

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The latest tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea where several hundred refugees have died fleeing war and poverty via the hazardous crossing from North Africa to Italy was predictable.

Amal Clooney Part of ‘Hooded Men’ Legal team

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on February 13, 2015 - 8:12pm

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Amal Clooney Part of ‘Hooded Men’ Legal team

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The high profile human rights lawyer Amal Clooney is to be part of a team of lawyers representing the ‘Hooded Men’ in a case before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
The men, all arrested in 1971 in Ulster and interned without trial, were subjected to ill treatment by the British Army.

Not a Mean Offence But Certainly a ‘Mean’ Sentence

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on February 13, 2015 - 8:11pm

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Not a Mean Offence But Certainly a ‘Mean’ Sentence

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One of the most moving and influential books that I have read is:

AGAINST BIRCHING: Judicial Corporal Punishment in the Isle of Man*
It was written and published forty years ago and it should be compulsory reading for all those who believe in adopting a harsh regime with those who offend.

Red Face for ‘Red Ed’ as HSBC Depositer is Named as Labour Donor

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on February 13, 2015 - 8:10pm

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Red Face for ‘Red Ed’ as HSBC Depositer is Named as Labour Donor

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More embarrassment for Ed Miliband (aka the scourge of the tax havens) as it is revealed a multi-millionaire who was able to draw over £2 million pound in cash from HSBC’s Swiss bank was also the donor of a similar amount to the Labour Party.

HSBC Scandal Deepens: Adams Challenges Government Over ‘Golden Circle’

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on February 13, 2015 - 8:09pm

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HSBC Scandal Deepens: Adams Challenges Government Over ‘Golden Circle’

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A week that started of with Ed Miliband setting out to castigate offshore jurisdictions like the Isle of Man as tax havens has backfired spectacularly with both the UK Labour Party and the Conservatives embroiled in the continuing scandal of their failure to act over HSBC and the ‘Switzerland Billions’.

Mann: Is Mysogyny Alive and Well?

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on February 13, 2015 - 8:08pm

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Mann: Is Mysogyny Alive and Well?

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Are there enough women active in politics in the Isle of Man and do those who aspire to a political role face greater difficulty than male counterparts? This was the question posed on the (comparatively new) women’s magazine programme broadcast daily on Manx Radio.

League Step Up Campaign Over Glasney Commemoration

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on February 13, 2015 - 8:07pm

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League Step Up Campaign Over Glasney Commemoration

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The Cornish branch is stepping up their campaign to ensure the Glasney commemoration is more relevant to the events it remembers and the people of Cornwall.

Detailed update from Mike Chappell below:

Isle of Man: Friends of Manx National Heritage Learn More about the Voyage of Odin's Raven

Submitted by Valerie Caine on February 12, 2015 - 12:51am

With the voyage of the replica Viking boat Odin's Raven no more than a distant memory for some, members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage at the House of Manannan relived this unique journey, which formed part of the celebrations of Millennium Year, by watching the original documentary made in 1979.

After a brief introduction by Development and Administration Officer Nicola Pemberton, the audience was transported back more than thirty years to relive the highs and lows of its crew as they crossed the seas from Norway to the Isle of Man.

Burning Bridget Cleary, Seamus Kennedy and Celtic Dance Featured at Savannah Irish Festival 2015

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on February 9, 2015 - 5:49pm

For over 22 years the Savannah Irish Festival has been bringing traditional Irish Music, Laughter and Dance to Savannah.

The elegant 18th century city of Savannah is the host of the Savannah Irish Festival held February 13th thru 15th at the Savannah Civic Center.  Featuring Celtic Musical acts, Irish Dance and a Friday night Ceili (Gaelic for Party).

Getting the News media we deserve

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on February 9, 2015 - 5:07pm

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Getting the News media We deserve

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The remark by Peter Karran, MHK, about the Isle of Man having a ‘Mickey Mouse’ news media may be dismissed as just a throwaway remark in the Keys during one of Mr Karran’s interminable clashes with the establishment.

However, as we remarked in an early item for CL News the alacrity with which a government spokesman denigrated Mr Karran and praised the press must beg the question; Has the Manx media become ‘a creature’ of government?

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