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The Militarization of Boys

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on June 20, 2015 - 2:29pm

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The Militarization of Boys

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Celtic League is often criticised for having an anti-militarist perspective and we were especially vocal about the recent armed forces reserves recruitment initiative in Mann.

We have also been outspoken over the age of recruitment (16) and the propaganda used to interest even younger people e.g., the cadet forces.

But hey, maybe we are going a bit over the top! Perhaps a younger perspective would be more illuminating (see Youtube link).

Mann: Antipodean and Other Sagas Continue

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on June 20, 2015 - 2:28pm

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Mann: Antipodean and Other Sagas Continue

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Earlier this year in an article citing how the Isle of Man, through the action of its government, was turning into a ‘cacotopia’ (See link below ‘Let’s get real’) we cited three ongoing issues:

Submariner Released but League Urge CPT to Scrutinise Military Prisons

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on June 20, 2015 - 2:27pm

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Submariner Released but League Urge CPT to Scrutinise Military Prisons

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The Royal Navy submariner Able Seaman McNeilly who had expressed concerns about safety issues on British nuclear submarines has been discharged from the Service.

The MOD has released no other details although Mr McNeilly has again spoken out.

Isle of Man Stamps & Coins - Battle of Waterloo Extra

Submitted by Valerie Caine on June 19, 2015 - 7:43pm

With the bicentennial celebrations for the Battle of Waterloo well underway, representatives from Isle of Man Stamps and Coins will be at the forefront of the trade stands accompanying the spectacular battle re-enactments in Belgium.

This unique event, now well underway, involves a staggering five thousand re-enactors, three hundred horses and one hundred canons, engaging in a four day commemoration.

Huge Manx Presence at Lorient, but It Wasn’t Always So

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on June 19, 2015 - 4:09pm

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Huge Manx Presence at Lorient, but It Wasn’t Always So

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A media release has been sent to us by Culture Vannin setting out what seems to be the largest contribution to the Lorient Festival by a Manx contingent since Manx musicians and dancers started to attend.

The Isle of Man and Cornwall join forces for major presentation in Brittany this Augus (Culture Vannin)

Uniquely this year sees a collaborative arrangement between Mann and Kernow.

A Huge Loss for Brittany – RIP Jean-Yves Cozan

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on June 19, 2015 - 4:08pm

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A Huge Loss for Brittany – RIP Jean-Yves Cozan

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Brittany lost one of its most ardent advocates when Jean-Yves Cozan passed away on Monday 15th of June at the age of 76 years old.

The ceremony will take place today, 18th of June, in Kemper/Quimper.

Although he was not a member of any Breton political party, but a centre party instead (UDF, created by Giscard d’Estaing), he was always first to defend the rights of Brittany and the Breton language.

Kernow Branch Anger over Development Near Historic Site

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on June 19, 2015 - 4:07pm

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Kernow Branch Anger over Development Near Historic Site

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Insensitive developments in our countries come in for criticism often from the Celtic League but the article below (prepared by AGS Michael Chappell) indicates things are getting out of hand in Cornwall.

The issue also vindicates our earlier criticism of planners in Cornwall.

Isle of Man: Galician Musicians in Concert at the Centenary Centre in Peel

Submitted by Valerie Caine on June 18, 2015 - 11:18pm

If you've never heard the unique sound of the Galician bagpipe, there's an opportunity to hear the gifted musician Anxo Lorenzo play live at the Centenary Centre in Peel at 8.00pm on Saturday 27 June.

A ubiquitous instrument, found throughout Europe and as far afield as North Africa and the Persian Gulf, it becomes a powerful tool in the hands of the talented Galician, who hails from the municipality of Moaña on the Atlantic coast.

Manx Government Dither Over Same Sex Marriage and Equality Legislation

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on June 18, 2015 - 4:41pm

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Manx Government Dither Over Same Sex Marriage and Equality Legislation

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As the Isle of Man government gets drawn into an argument over semantics with the Church of England over the same sex marriage issue pressure is building in N. Ireland to force a change in the law there. At present Mann and Northern Ireland share the dubious dual distinction of being the two last outposts of homophobic bigotry in Western Europe.

Anger as BBC Say Cardiff Not a Capital City

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on June 18, 2015 - 4:40pm

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Anger as BBC Say Cardiff Not a Capital City

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Once again the agenda of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), or the English Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) as it is sometimes known in the Celtic Nations, has fallen under the spotlight.

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