Monthly Archives: February 2008
Boston Bruins and the legend of Terry O’Reilly
Apparently it’s not the Boston Bruins (Hockey) season and instead Boston Celtics (Basketball) who share the same stadium are now due a turn after years of decline. It didn’t matter much as it was my first game ever and despite … Continue reading
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Some myths are worth keeping
From the bogey man to the blarney stone some of the most compelling stories we remember are usually bound up in folklore. Even leaders rely on this. Take good old George W Bush and you’ll easily see how he fits … Continue reading
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Bartleys – a boston institution
Boston might be well known for its famous University but a close second is Bartleys – a home styled burger restaurant. But don’t take my word for it as you will see that it comes highly rated by a fancy … Continue reading
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Final Exam at Harvard*
I just got a sneak preview of the type of exam questions i could expect at Harvard* (see below). I am hoping to get a sick note at the sniff of an exam. Music Write a piano concerto. Orchestrate it and … Continue reading
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Paul Revere – a true PR man
We were all very impressed when Dan turned up in full battle uniform ready to lead us on a tour of Lexington the first scenes of the American Revolution. You can see that I have borrowed Dan’s musket for a … Continue reading
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Oh yes we can – Obama
After a number of rumours floating about that O’Bama (as the Irish Americans like to call him) might be speaking in Boston it was confirmed that he would be speaking at the World Trade Centre in the city on Monday evening. … Continue reading
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Dan the man
Probably one of the most impressive aspects of the experience so far has been the calibre of people who are teaching us. Today the class was led by Dan Fenn who is in his mid 80’s and previously worked as … Continue reading
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hahvad yahd – as the Bostonian’s would say
So you’re wondering what the rest of Harvard looks like… where Harvard alumni George W Bush stayed along with the likes of Tommy Lee Jones and Natalie Portman. Harvard Yard is the main heart of the campus which includes classrooms, … Continue reading
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The auld triangle
All the classes for the next 2 weeks will take place at the Kennedy school. The Kennedy school is spilt into four levels and some of the students call this the salmon run – as you can meet people, chill … Continue reading
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First morning – on the way to Harvard
If you weren’t awake before the short walk across the main bridge connecting the university accommodation to JFK Kennedy school the cutting breeze and the snow blizzards (as you dash across it) makes sure you are. Just as well as … Continue reading
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