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How far are we willing to go in love?

By Orla Ni Sheaghdha December 13, 2011 Leave a comment

In 1979 Freddie Mercury sang about a “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”. The lyrics of the song suggest that when it comes to matters of the heart, reason very rarely comes into play. In fact, more often than not, common sense goes out the window completely and people act out of character. Every romantic-comedy churned […]

FIT: The dance film that steps on homophobia

By Orla Ni Sheaghdha August 14, 2011 Leave a comment

What would you get if you combined hit E4 shows Skins and Glee? The result would probably be very similar to FIT, a feature film produced by the charity Stonewall.  The film revolves around the lives of a group of six young people in London. They are all part of a sixth form college and […]

Nibble Fish: The latest foot fetish

By Orla Ni Sheaghdha April 19, 2011 3 Comments

In December 2010 I went to The Appyfeet Centre in Edinburgh to check out the latest dermatological treatment for tired feet. Click on the above video to find out more… I should point out that Dr. Garra don’t actually supply to Appyfeet. It’s a bit unclear in my report- apologies for that.

Edinburgh: The UK’s new cycling capital?

By Orla Ni Sheaghdha April 17, 2011 1 Comment

Edinburgh: UK\’s new cycling capital? February saw the launch of the innertube maps by Edinburgh cycling charity The Bike Station. It also marked the first pedal-powered radio broadcast in Edinburgh.  Listen to the above track to find out more!

Homophobia in schools: the last taboo

By Orla Ni Sheaghdha April 15, 2011 Leave a comment

“I’ve been stabbed because of my sexuality.” This pupil is one of thousands of victims of homophobic bullying in schools across the UK. Almost two thirds of young people, in the gay community, experience bullying in secondary schools. The charitable organisation Stonewall, which lends support to the gay community, found that homophobic bullying, after taunting […]

Literature is promoted in the UK as a means of exploring heritage

By Orla Ni Sheaghdha November 15, 2010 Leave a comment

Literature is promoted in the UK as a means of exploring heritage The word “literature” has many different connotations. For some, it depicts shoolboys in Victorian workhouses or Regency women trying to land a rich husband. For others, it is an avenue for exploring human nature and the culture of a given author. The UK, […]