RESPONSE TIME Re: Fifty Dead Men Walking (626) In response to Martin McGartland's comments (Letters page. Issue 627) about my review of the film Fifty Dead Men Wa/k/ng, based on McCartland's own account of his experience as a British Sen/ices informant in Northern Ireland. Mr McGartland claims that I gave the impression that the film was an accurate portrayal of his life. Intact I used both the phrases 'loose adaptation' and 'liberal adaptation' in the reView. In addition, the version of the film I saw some months ago at a press screening had no disclaimers on it and haying not read McGartland's book (a claim I never make in the article) I was unaware of the real story.

like all conscientious reViewers. l was trying to connect With the film in guestion not its source riiaterial and for McGartland to query something that by his own admission has no connection Willi his book (apart from the lead and subsidiary characters usrng the same names) seems to me a cheap way of promoting his book of the same name. Paul Dale Film editor, The List

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LOOSE THREADS Re: Independent Shopping Guide (627)

l'd rarely be one to poo-poo an attempt at rallying the troops to support independent businesses. but I think this article has been rather poorly researched. Since the inception of the Recesson (dum dum dooooml) market research shows that Customers are actually turning their backs on poor quality garments and are instead choosmg to save longer and invest in quality purchases perhaps a Vintage or handmade piece. Credit due to The List for acknowledging the role indie busmesses play in

shaping communities. but it might have been more useful to print this six months ago. Hardly cutting edge (OUTIIEIIISIII from the shopping section. Roberta Tweed

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Kirstin lnnes, shopping editor, replies:

Thanks for your comments Roberta. /'m glad you share our passion for iridei)eri(ir->rit shops.

The research conducted for this feature invo/ved conversations With over 700 /oca/ shopkeepers, rather than With shoppers. and the picture from them was pretty h/eak.

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UNIQUE BOUTIQUE Re: Independent Shopping Guide (627)

Kakao by K is a real gem for all boutigue lovers. I stumbled across it a few months ago and have been completely charmed by its kitsch collection of clothes and accessories not to mention the lovely [Danish owner Karina. Even,» time | pop in she is is so helpful and otters me a glass of bubbles. Prices are more FCUK than Harvey Nicks. darling.

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Publisher 8 General Editor

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Subeditor IIJI‘IMI‘ Fin-sit Research Manager

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Research sigh Sonic 'asitiiii Campbell Rosai e I‘l.\.!‘.l‘ kiistiri lnnox Itt’lll', ‘. ~rtt‘r'iiirp Dana l‘ollntk lions Stilipfiugt Editorial intern

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SALES Sr MARKETING Advertising Sales Manager R'ltlltl helllli‘tl‘.

Senior Media Sales Executive Juliet Irm'dic

Media Sales Executive

Jenny Dryden

Business Development Executive

Adam Coulson

Business Development Manager

Brendan Miles

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Promotions Executive Amy Russell Circulation Executive ‘v‘Liira', Robmtsor:

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SECTION EDITORS Around Town Kirstin lnnes Books Brian Donaldson Clubs Henry horthmorr; Comedy Brian Donaldson Comics Henry Hortnmore Dance Kelly Apter

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Kids Kelly Apter

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Visual Art Allan Radcliffe