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Turner Prize tops UK City of Culture visual art scene

The Walled City, named as one of the top ten cities in the world to visit by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013, has a wealth of visual arts events to offer in the last quarter of its tenure as the UK’s first City of Culture.

Starry Starry Bites in Europe’s Friendliest City Kilkenny

Kilkenny Castle

Two restaurants in the county have been awarded coveted stars in the 2014 Michelin Guide.

48 hours in Belfast

Day One

With any luck you will have planned your trip to Belfast so that it’s on a weekend, as that is when St George’s Market takes place. It’s filled with a wide variety of stalls and traders where you can buy art, antiques, clothes, oddities and a ton of other stuff. More importantly, there are also loads of food stalls and a seating area where you can chill out. I recommend getting one of the savoury crepes, and also a cup of special tea from the Suki Tea stall. They are a Northern Irish company that are now distributed all over, and their tea is delicious. If you’re feeling adventurous you could buy a bag of dulse, Irish seaweed. It’s an acquired taste, but I love it.

What Really Happened When the House Stenographer Was Pulled Off the Floor?

New home sales hit record low at end of Q3

GREATER TORONTO, - New home sales in the GTA saw a modest increase in September, but year-to-date figures are still the lowest in 10 years, the Building Industry and Land Development Association announced today.

Shutdown has hit DC….Dare we hope???

Obummer and Moochelle

ObamaCare the Chicago Way

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Invites Guests to Indulge in A ‘Fall For You’ Escape

NAPLES, Fla. – LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort – the only true luxury beachfront, boutique resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida – invites vacationers to thaw out under the warmth of Florida sun and take advantage of fall rates starting as low as $319/night with the Fall For You Package, including deluxe accommodations, $50 daily resort credit, complimentary resort fee and valet parking when booked now through December 15, 2013 and travel completed by December 19, 2013.

TANZANIA: Church Leader Severely Burned in Acid Attack

Sources: Voice of the Martyrs USA, The Washington Post, Charisma News There is mounting fear of religious persecution taking place in Tanzania as a result of attacks being made against Christian clergy, churches and some Muslim leaders. In a recent incident on September 13th, a priest in Zanzibar suffered severe burns after having acid poured on him by one or more militant Muslims just outside an Internet café. Rev. Anselm Mwang'amba, 61, received burns on his face, chest and arms. VOM sources report that although he cried out for help, the owners of the Internet café delayed in bringing needed water for the dilution of the burning acid.

Exclusive Tour: Kessler Signature Artist Jean Claude Roy

We're delighted to share an inspiring series of events in celebration of creativity, as The Kessler Collection and its in-house Grand Bohemian Galleries present "Where Color Meets Life," an exclusive southeastern fall tour of the renowned Kessler Signature Artist, Jean Claude Roy.

Holiday Cheer at Kona Kai Resort & Marina, San Diego

With the holiday season dashing in, we wanted to reach out with information on the "Merry & Bright" package at Kona Kai Resort & Marina on Shelter Island, perfect for a family stay-cation this year.

Fall Into Savings With Orlando Staysky Hotels & Resorts

As fall temperatures cool down, savings with staySky Hotels & Resorts heat up with the new Fall Into Savings deal valid at all Orlando properties.

Cuban Gov. Violently Attacks Blind Activist

The home of the blind activist, Juan Carlos Gonzalez Leiva, president and founder of the Council of Human Rights Rapporteurs in Cuba is a victim of a violent “act of repudiation”. At present the house is blocked by a compact contingent of about 70 policemen that prevents the 6 activists present inside the house from leaving.

Holidays on The Edge

This holiday season, The Edgewater Hotel offers couples the chance to escape holiday madness for a few nights and relax with a warm fire, a cold drink and a good book. "Holidays on The Edge," available Nov. 1 - Dec. 30, 2013 and starting at $349/night, provides some much needed R&R.

• Ice skating for two at the Winterfest Ice Rink
• Two stiff drinks upon arrival
• A copy of David Sedaris' wildly popular collection of essays, 'Holidays on Ice'
• Accommodations with a cozy fireplace
• Dinner for two at Six Seven

Madeleine McCann appeal pushes Crimewatch to highest ever TV ratings

Citizens battle government, corporations over wind power projects

TORONTO, -- The Ontario government is refusing to hear testimony from experts on noise and safety in an ongoing Environmental Review Tribunal, according to motions presented to the appellant. Last week, the Environment ministry and power developer NextEra filed motions to deny testimony from witnesses at an appeal launched by Esther Wrightman, a citizen of the Middlesex area. The ministry and developer are objecting to testimony from medical doctors, a professional engineer with expertise in noise measurement, an acoustician with knowledge of the effect of environmental noise and infrasound on human health, and real estate appraisers.

The Kessler Collection Unveils the Castle Hotel as its Newest Autograph Collection Property

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of ten artistically inspired boutique hotels and restaurants, unveils the Castle Hotel as its newest masterpiece and ninth Autograph Collection property, officially opening on Oct. 17, 2013. Evoking an air of creativity and artistry in the heart of Orlando’s attractions, the Castle Hotel offers elegant accommodations and amenities, inspired meeting space, gourmet cuisine, intuitive service and captivating views of Central Florida’s signature attractions and nightly firework displays.

High Voltage, Short Pulsed Electric Fields Hold Promise to Reveal the Enigma of Scars and to Induce

High voltage, short pulsed electric fields, used for disinfection and solid tumor destruction, selectively damage cell membranes, while preserving overall tissue structure, a phenomenon that may be a key factor in scarless tissue regeneration.

SYRIA: A New Road to Damascus

Source: VOM USA and VOMC Partners The war in Syria is one of the greatest crises experienced in the Middle East within the past 20 years. It has claimed the lives of more than 100,000 people, both Muslim and Christian. Thus far, more than two million Syrians have fled for refuge to neighbouring countries. Yet, in the midst of the crisis, members of our persecuted family in this part of the world are boldly reaching out with the love of Jesus. And the reactions of Muslims have been astonishing. Christians, once widely considered "infidels" in Syria, are now often affectionately referred to as "the Bible People."

Scientists stop brain cells in mice from dying in potential Alzheimer’s treatment breakthrough

A team of British scientists has released a major study that could represent a breakthrough in the treatment of human neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.