The BlogSledder

March 27, 2023

Single Channel Land

Single Channel Land

It's fair to say I've been neglecting my blog, The BlogSledder.  A combination of having limited time and a focus on more pressing priorities can be trotted out as my excuses, however strong or weak they may be. Be that as it may, our current …

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Ridgewood, home to Nowadays, ranks 4th Coolest Neighborhood on the Planet.

Photograph: Robert Malmberg   Nowadays, a focal point for NYC's dance culture, is one of the highlights of Ridgewood, Queens NYC, which has been named the 4th coolest neighborhood IN THE WORLD by Time Out!!   Eamon Harkin, the vi…

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Nowadays: Eamon Harkin and his New York dance scene innovations.

The final episode of Season Two of CenterPieceNY can be listened to here. It explores the world of renowned DJ, Eamon Harkin, from Derry in Ireland, and his innovations with his business partner and fellow DJ, Justin Carter, in New York City's danc…

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The Adaptation of the Irish American Identity.

It could be argued that the Irish American identity is an endangered species.  Why so, you ask?  Because of the changes in the flow of permanent immigration from Ireland to the US.Gone are the days when the first order of business for an…

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Cities Within Cities–possible new feature?

I was sent on an errand into Williamsburg (Williams-boyg?), Brooklyn, early this morning (by the missus).  I don't remember a drinking establishment touting hot peanuts in its window before, but there you have it.  Right up there–equ…

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More about The Computer Club and Paraic Feeney: Season Two, Episode Seven.

As you will have gathered from our Season Two, Episode Seven, which was titled 'The Computer Club', elsewhere on this site, my friends and I recently suffered the loss of someone close to us, Paraic Feeney. Among the many things in his life he got …

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Writers Write! Writers Podcast! Podcasters Write!

[Photo: Paul Finnegan with Carole King.] We are coming to the end of the week of St. Patrick's Day.  It was a good week for me, I can't complain.  The only thing I lacked was enough sleep, but I soldiered on! Here are some highlights: …

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And you may find yourself...

Found myself this week on a podcast devoted to (American) football, the Buffalo Bills, and Sullivan's Beer (https://www.sullivansbrewingcompany.com/).Go figure...I was updating their audience on all things Irish American, and the role the Irish Echo…

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To Begin with the End in Mind....

Just a few weeks ago, in Hell's Kitchen, in New York City, Irish Arts Center cut the ribbon on a magnificent new state-of-the-art cultural hub.No doubt, the road to that day was paved with enormous challenges for its current leaders.  It's a cr…

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CenterPieceNY is a Luxury Brand Podcast.

I keep a close eye on the boys at the Irish Stew Podcast. They support their wonderful podcast with great, innovative marketing. I have emulated (ahem.. 'copied') many of their promotional tactics, albeit in less bulk–and who can keep up?&nda…

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