The attack by Hamas terrorists on settlement camps in Israel a few weeks ago was truly barbaric. The taking of women and children into Gaza as hostages is unjustifiable and shocking. But what Israel is doing now in bombing Gaza goes beyond self-defence. The images on television nightly are shocking and stomach churning. Last night… Continue reading What Israel is doing now is unconscionable
6th December-a date I always remember
The 6th December, today, is a date that I will never forget. This is strange and unusual because I have an appalling ability to remember dates. Words and phrases are no problem for me. But I am at a complete loss to remember numbers and dates. Always have been. For some reason, however, I remember… Continue reading 6th December-a date I always remember
Advice for newly qualified barristers
I have a great deal of sympathy for newly qualified barristers. It is a tough game and starting out when the struggle is to get instructions to gain some experience and a foothold in the profession requires a great deal of fortitude and commitment. Most of them start out with a great commitment to, and… Continue reading Advice for newly qualified barristers
The Law Society certificate in immigration law course
The Certificate in Immigration Law course which I am doing at the moment is a good one with comprehensive lecture materials and slides provided. The two lectures each Thursday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm can be hard going, especially after a tough day in the office. But the accompanying materials are comprehensive and… Continue reading The Law Society certificate in immigration law course
Structure of a vlog (Part 2)
I wrote yesterday about the structure of a vlog which one guy (Itz SKY) who I follow on YouTube gave as the standard structure used in television shows which is standard and should be used in your vlogs. I had previously read up and researched how Casey Neistat did it and want to try to… Continue reading Structure of a vlog (Part 2)
Structure of a vlog (Part 1)
I was watching a video yesterday about how a guy who has worked in television in the United States and who is publishing vlogs (almost) daily on YouTube. He uses a structure which he says is in use in television programmes and shows as a matter of best practice. He refers to is as the… Continue reading Structure of a vlog (Part 1)
The performance of the least edited video I have every published is surprising
I have published various vlog type videos on my YouTube channel from time to time. I am fascinated by the vlog concept, the idea of making something interesting or useful from the ordinary, everyday, banal. Some of them have done pretty well, some have disappointed. But the one I published this week is one of… Continue reading The performance of the least edited video I have every published is surprising
Will a new Garda approach to the far right endure beyond Christmas shopping season?
The riots last week in Dublin arising from the stabbing incident in a primary school seems to have established a limit or watershed of tolerance for the insidious hate of the far right who have been emboldened in the last 12 months by inaction against their hate speech and actions. We have all seen the… Continue reading Will a new Garda approach to the far right endure beyond Christmas shopping season?
Why I’m retiring my scuffed, battered briefcase
I will be retiring my tired, scuffed leather briefcase shortly. When I started my business as a sole practitioner solicitor in 2011, I was focusing on criminal law. My focus was on trying to pick up business in the District Court, but I believed that the fact that I was only newly qualified would operate… Continue reading Why I’m retiring my scuffed, battered briefcase
An Apple Mac convert
I used to always wonder about the enthusiasm and loyalty that Apple products seemed to have for Apple fans. Mac this and Mac that was all you would hear and see online, especially amongst Americans. A few years ago, however, I bought my first Apple computer and now know what all the fuss was about.… Continue reading An Apple Mac convert