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The Glass RoomThe Glass Room is an intelligent tale set in the former Czechoslovakia focusing on the themes of art, loss, love, fear and betrayal
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Brush Strokes with FaithIrish artist's talents come from within and she is inspired not only by the beauty of nature but also her faith.
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How to Cope with the Death of a PetCoping with the death of your pet is never easy, especially when you have to make the choice. -
Under the StarsA poem about homeless veterans - sleeping under the stars
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No EscapeA poem about depression and despair -
The FogA poem about fog and the horror of it. -
Autumnal LeavesA poem about autumn and the extraordinary colours associated with it.
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Growing UpA poem about growing up and adolescence
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What Happened?A poem about disaster.
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Carving PumpkinsA poem about carving pumpkins.
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Book Recalls Author's ChildhoodA Northern Irish woman has written a children's book based on her early years which she spent in a small village in County Londonderry.
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Help for Bereaved ParentsThe Compassion Friends is a national charity which provides support and friendship to parents and families following the death of a son or daughter -and help is at hand. -
What Do Olympic Athletes and Authors Have in Common?Before we authors begin our journey, we put in countless hours of practice - just like Olympians.
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Heather's Helping Hand for HaitiA Northern Irish physiotherapist is heading to Haiti to assist with the rehabilitation of earthquake victims -
Stephen's Swimming Success with MicrosoftSwimmer who lost his sight at the age of 16 will start work with Microsoft in Dublin as part of the Institute of Sport's Career Athlete Development Programme
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The Water's EdgeA poem about memories prompted by the water's edge
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AnswersA poem about answers
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Jury DutyA poem about jury duty
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To Never ReturnPeople say you can't love until you have lost - a poem.
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Bittersweet MemoriesA poem about the past -
HungerA poem about the problem of hunger worldwide
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SnipersA poem about the horrors of being cut down in the line of duty
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The Challenges of Pet EuthanasiaMost dog owners would agree that if the dog was in pain or undergoing too much suffering, then euthanasia is the answer.
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Help is at Hand for Parents with TeenagersEvery parent will know the trials and tribulations associated with raising a teenager. And many will know that teenagers often distance themselves from their parents. Now, help is here...
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Church Worker on a Mission from ChileIrish Church has a new worker from Santiago
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Who Flushed Their False Teeth Down the Toilet?Strange items are pulled from our sewage system each year -
Don't Fuel the Puppy Farm TradeIrish man and pet social networking website owner speaks out about puppy farms
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Need for More Provision for Young People with Learning DisabilitiesThe Parents Action Group is seeking to establish a Northern Ireland-wide change in provision for young adults upon leaving special school, keeping their continued welfare a priority
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Juggling Fitness and Looking After the FamilyFaced with looking after children and cooking meals as well as juggling a full-time job, opportunities for exercise are often limited.
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Photographic Exhibition by Award-winning PhotographerAward-winning photographer puts on display of work at arts theatre
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Maggie on Song for Children in MalawiDebut album will help generate funds for Ripple Africa charity in Malawi.
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MBE Honour for Services to Older PeopleA Tyrone woman is celebrating after being awarded an MBE
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Leukaemia in Remission Thanks to Wonder DrugAn Irish man's family has been speaking about how a new drug has helped put his leukaemia into remission -
Did Amanda Knox's Stories of Rape Help to Convict Her of Murder?Can Amanda Knox's stories stand up as evidence against her? -
Website Launched in Memory of Those Killed on the Roads'Road Angels Legacy' is a website in memory of those killed on the roads and it has been set up by two people from Northern Ireland who have lost loved ones
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Christmas Shoppers Flock Over the Irish BorderShoppers from the Republic of Ireland are visiting towns across the border in the hope of snapping up festive bargains, thanks to the Sterling to Euro exchange rate
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Christmas Shopping in Cookstown, Northern IrelandYou can enjoy miles of Christmas shopping in Cookstown, and with a range of different stores, you are sure to find that special present for your nearest and dearest.
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The Future of the E-bookDo you see a future for the e-book, a future in which the humble paperback is abolished? I hope not. -
Work of Emerging Artist Forms Part of Irish ExhibitionEmerging Northern Irish artist Kyle Barnes is making waves on the scene, following a very successful exhibition in Belfast recently.
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Health Concerns Over Wifi UsageMany schools now use wifi to teach lessons, but a teacher has called for classroom networks to be halted until potential dangers are known. -
New Charity Shop, Soup Kitchen and Taxi Depot for TownA new charity shop, soup kitchen and taxi depot has opened in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, aimed at helping to fund the Community Fellowship's new £1 million state-of-the-art centre
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Penning a Children's Book with a Serious Environmental MessageNorthern Irish writer Jean Kelly has penned a children's book set in a forest but there's also a serious environmental message in her work, 'Charlie Crow Sorts It!'
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Karolina's Photographic SuccessAn Irish student is on a 'high' after winning first place in a photographic competition run by an alcohol education project. -
Bullying in Schools - One Young Girl's ExperienceA teenager who moved to a different part of the country with her family recently has already become the victim of a vicious gang of school bullies who have physically attacked and threatened her.
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Giving Hope to Chernobyl ChildrenFamilies in Northern Ireland are being asked to open their homes to Belarussian children for three weeks next summer to give them a recuperative break
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Remembering Them This NovemberAn Ulsterman who has amassed a large collection of memorabilia related to war, remembrance and royalty has unveiled it for me as we observe Remembrance Day this November
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CakeWhen Muriel Moffett enters a Victoria sponge competition with the sole aim of winning, one of the judges claims the marks of the rack on the underside of the sponge let her down, and she becomes a cold-blooded murderer out to seek revenge....
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Help is at Hand Following the Death of Your BabyA mother from Northern Ireland who tragically lost her first baby when he was only two-days-old is one of the people involved in helping to set up a support group for bereaved parents
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'Golden' Job for IrishmanA man from Northern Ireland has been appointed to a prestigious position at Goldsmiths, part of the University of London
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Staging a Success Story with Theatre Company the Singing KettleSinging Kettle shows promise plenty of laughs for all the family
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Skydiving is a Thrilling Opportunity to Fundraise!An Irish woman has proven she has a head for heights after completing a 3,000ft skydive for charity along with a friend
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A Marathon Effort by a Northern Irish RunnerThe first Northern Ireland woman over the finishing line in the 2008 Belfast Marathon, raises almost £5,000 for Christian Aid.
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The Benefits of Having a Pet-sitterThere is emotional upheaval associated with a change of environment and this applies to all animals, not just cats and dogs. It gives the owner peace of mind, knowing that their loved one is at home and being cared for by a pet-sitter.
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The Problem of Teen DrunkenessTeen drunkeness is a problem which is blighting our streets. What can parents do about it?
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Putting Healthy Chinese Food Back on the MenuA Northern Irish Chinese food takeaway owner has pledged to continue giving his customers the healthy option
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Cream of Asparagus Soup RecipeWarm yourself up for winter with this great veggie dish
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Hero Swimmer Saves the Life of Teen GirlAn Irish man has been hailed a hero after helping to save the life of a teenage girl who feel into a river
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Highlighting E-mail ScamsI spoke to a woman, keen to highlight a series of scams which she believes may dupe people into disclosing sensitive information. The e-mails purporting to be from banks encourage recipients to enter their account and passwords details
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Plight of Children on the Thai/Burmese BorderA Northern Ireland man has been working as a volunteer implementing educational and child-orientated projects on the Thai/Burmese border.
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What Belfast Zoo in Northern Ireland Has to Offer the VisitorBelfast Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals and 140 different species, the majority of which are endangered in their natural habitat. Commanding panoramic views over Belfast, you can take your day out at the zoo to new heights
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Overcoming Disability to Secure EmploymentA young man from Northern Ireland who is a wheelchair user has been given an employment lifeline, thanks to a training programme which he took part in recently
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A Lifeline for People Suffering from DepressionPeople in the Tyrone and Londonderry areas of Northern Ireland who are suffering from depression can find help through a free homeopathic medicine and talking therapy service.
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A Bullied Boy - One Mother's StoryWhen your son arrives home from school and threatens to hang himself, what must a parent think? But sadly, that's the reality that parents face today, due to the rising number of young people being tormented by their peers in schools.
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Research into Descendants of Those Drowned Following the Sinking of the William Brown ShipA Northern Irish man is currently engaged in research into the descendants of those who died after the William Brown ship struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland in 1841, plunging to the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Fun of Prediction Websites with Virtual Dollars at StakeIf you thought Facebook, MySpace or even Twitter was addictive and time-consuming, then be prepared to be sucked into the world of prediction websites
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Daintifyt Revisited - Memoirs of the Working GirlsThe memories of working at the Daintifyt lingerie factory in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, back in the 1940s and 50s were re-lived recently when three former employees met up to view the new art installation project at the premises.
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Exhibition by Young Up and Coming Ulster ArtistNorthern Ireland artist and college graduate Gemma Daly will be showcasing her new work
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Books Amateur Authors Often Wish They'd WrittenWhen you send your submission to literary agents, do you fantasize that they might discover you - the next Dan Brown?
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How Not to Write a Query Letter to Literary AgentsSome tips on how to query a literary agent if you have written a novel
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K9 Friends United Website - It's Grrrreat for Connecting Dog OwnersA Northern Ireland man has created the first online service for dog owners - almost like Facebook!
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Your Literary Vacation: Places Featured in Dan Brown's NovelsRome and Vatican City, the setting of Angels and Demons, has enjoyed an influx of visitors, thanks to Dan Brown including them in the book. Tourists flocked to the area particularly in the summer of 2009, when the film was released in cinemas.
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Help Put an End to Puppy Farming WorldwideA Northern Ireland man and creator of a high-profile social networking site for dog owners around the world is publicly supporting Puppy Farm Awareness Day this Saturday (September 19).
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A Place in the SunThis is the story of two couples who have bought their very own place in the sun - a converted bakery which they run as a bed and breakfast in the south-west of France.
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Tackling Sectarianism in Football DramaThe sectarianism that blights Scottish football is tackled in a hilarious new play 'Singin I'm No A Billy He's A Tim' which is currently being staged across the United Kingdom.
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What Annoys You Most About Your Neighbour's Pet?Research carried out in the UK shows that a fifth of people have fallen out with their neighbours following an argument about their cat or dog.
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The Journalist and FictionWorking in a newspaper exposes the writer to a vast range of experiences that can all be used as the basis for a novel. The newspaper world teaches you to become a precise observer.
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Hot Book Tips - Pondering Which Books Will Win What Prizes This YearFrom Man Booker to the Costa awards, avid readers get excited when that time of year comes.
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Swanning Around in Castle EspieOne of the most under-rated attractions in Northern Ireland, Castle Espie recently opened its new visitor centre.
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Irish WritersBut the Troubles never go away.
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I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of HereDo celebrity autobiographies appeal to you?
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Books Versus Movies - You DecideIt's always exciting when a new movie comes along, one which has begun its life in literary form. There are so many books which have been made into films. The list is endless.
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Putting the Novel in the MixNewbie novelists often discover their works of art are similar to dishes created by chefs.