For the last two years Marina Shifrin worked for a boss who placed little value on creativity and content. Naturally, instead of quitting the conventional way, she made a video.
2.136 million views so far.
How d’you like them apples, boss?
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South Belfast MLA Conall McDevitt (SDLP) dramatically resigned from politics today with immediate effect.
He said he felt he had to take responsibility for not declaring income of £6,750 to the Assembly.
Also, he employed JM Consulting to provide parliamentary research but neglected to say that this was his wife’s company.
The story only made page 11 of today’s Irish News but McDevitt felt he had no choice.
This will never catch on in the South.
It is with sadness that i’ve resigned my position on the board of Dublin Pride #dublinpride #pride13
— Louise Hannon (@LHannon_Fotos) June 24, 2013
Louise Hannon’s announcement has come about as a disagreement has been played out on Facebook this morning between LGBT Noise and Dublin Pride.
How did it unfurl?
LGBT Noise told on their Facebook page this morning “of an unprecedented decision by the board members of Dublin LGBTQ Pride to bar LGBT rights organisations and community groups from speaking at Pride.”
They added:
“The rationale for excluding rights groups and community groups by Dublin Pride is unclear. Initially we were told by Dublin Pride that we should have signaled our wish to speak back in March. We were not informed of this requirement in March. However in recent days the Board of Pride had said that their decision was based on an online survey. They wished to restrict the number of speeches given at the Merrion Square event based in this survey. We were told by the Board that they wanted to keep the post-parade event as an entertainment only event. Pride have offered the opportunity to speak, without any amplification, as the parade is gathering at the Garden of Remembrance. Attempting to speak to a crowd of thousands of people who are busy organising themselves at the start of the parade without a sound system or platform is not a credible offer.”
Dublin Pride replied on their Facebook page, including the following:
“At no point have commercial concerns impacted upon the political aspect of Pride. This year we have been very successful in attracting more sponsorship, which will help deliver a top quality event, but at no point have sponsors, or the team, done anything to silence the campaigning aspect of pride in lieu of financial considerations.”
“Last year was our first at the Merrion Square location and afterwards we asked you for feedback so we could improve the experience for everyone. We asked for feedback on what we got right, what we got wrong and what you would like to see changed. The overwhelming response was that there were too many speeches at the Merrion Square part of Parade Day.”
“We debated at length how to respond to this feedback, while still maintaining the spirit and purpose of the Pride Parade for everyone involved.”
“We decided to organise a traditional ‘rally’ style forum at the start of the Parade where community groups will stand up and make speeches to energise the assembled crowd and give everyone a sense of why we are marching and how our voices still need to be heard to effect the changes in society we all desire.”
“We will then march to Merrion Square where the Grand Marshall Anna Grodzka will give a keynote speech on Transgender equality issues with introductions by the Dublin Pride chairperson and of course, the one and only, Panti (who is our host once again). We decided to focus on a single issue this year on the main stage – that of transgendered rights which have been neglected for so long. To further emphasis the struggle faced by the trans community we selected a transgendered MP Anna Grodzka as the grand marshall. We felt it important not to dilute this message on mainstage by having multiple issues discussed which is yet another reason to have the Rally at the start of the parade.”
“It was thought this format of “Rally – Parade – Celebration” would be one that would give the day a real sense of purpose and celebration, the two key aspects of Pride.”
“Up until last week, we had not heard from Marriage Equality/LGBT Noise until they emailed us asking for details of their timeslot. At that point the new format was explained to them. We offered to meet with them to discuss their requirements and logistics for the rally.”
“At every stage, Dublin Pride have tried to be inclusive and accomodating to the entire community.”
Yes, you guessed it.
Shortly after Pope Benedict XVI took the almost-unprecedented step of retiring from the papacy and became “Pope Emeritus,” the Vatican posted a 60-page photo album — that’s entirely in Comic Sans.
Vatican Celebrates Pope Benedict XVI With Comic Sans Photo Album (mashable)
(Hat tip: Gavin Cooney)
“In recent days certain allegations which have been made against me have become public. Initially, their anonymous and non-specific nature led me to contest them,” the statement read.
“However, I wish to take this opportunity to admit that there have been times that my sexual conduct has fallen below the standards expected of me as a priest, archbishop and cardinal.
“To those I have offended, I apologise and ask forgiveness. To the Catholic Church and people of Scotland, I also apologise. I will now spend the rest of my life in retirement. I will play no further part in the public life of the Catholic Church in Scotland.”
Cardinal O’Brien’s admission of guilt is rendered all the more dramatic by the fact that he is the prelate who last year labelled gay marriage “a grotesque subversion”.
Previously: Looks Like We Got Us A Breedah (how wrong we were)
Cardinal Apologises For Sexual Conduct (Paddy Agnew, Irish Times)
Meanwhile…
Yesterday’s Irish Mail on Sunday’s ‘Letter of the Week’.
Eric Conway? He has a bit of form.
Via Joe Brennan
(pic: The Edinburgh Echo)
INDEPENDENT TD Mick Wallace plans to use the €41,000 a year “leader’s allowance” he has begun claiming to fund research into “different issues that concern the people of Ireland”, he has said.
Mr Wallace has for the first time defended his decision to join other Independent deputies in claiming the allowance, which is untaxed and unvouched. “If I don’t claim it, when all the others do, I am at a disadvantage,” he said last night.
The Wexford TD also indicated on his Facebook page that he has no intention of resigning over his building company’s evasion of €1.4 million in taxes.
“I’m also aware that some sections of the media want me out of politics – surely a good reason to stand and fight for what I believe in.”
Oh dear.
Mick Wallace to use ‘leader’s allowance’ to fund research (Paul Cullen, Irish Times)
(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)