Editors Viewpoint
Viewpoint: Peace and sunshine perfect blend
There was a time, and not so long ago, when a “ long, hot summer” in Northern
Ireland was not a description of the weather. Instead it was a coded
reference to the summer marching season, with frequent confrontation between
rival groups which led to the worst possible publicity for Northern Ireland.
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Viewpoint: College cash that should be used
Friday, 3 July 2009
This is currently the season for major graduation ceremonies when students are
given their degree and diploma parchments.
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Viewpoint: Flu defences need a shot in the arm
Thursday, 2 July 2009
One of the main priorities of any Government, or regional Assembly, is the
health of its people. This is the background to today’s important Stormont
session which is considering a request from Health Minister Michael
McGimpsey for an extra £55m to help combat swine flu.
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Lurid legacy of a tragic superstar
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Several days after Michael Jackson’s death the details of how he spent his
last minutes remain shrouded in mystery while the speculation continues
about the future of his children, his assets and other details of his
complex life.
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The insidious spread of cocaine
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
It is most disturbing to find that hundreds of schoolchildren in Northern
Ireland have been experimenting with the potentially deadly drug cocaine.
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Step towards permanent peace
Monday, 29 June 2009
The announcement of the Loyalist arms decommissioning is a major step forward
for Northern Ireland and all its people.
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Millions mourn superstar Michael Jackson
Saturday, 27 June 2009
The sudden death of Michael Jackson has created mourning among millions of
people who recognised him as one of the greatest figures in the history of
popular music. Even those who did not appreciate Jackson as an entertainer
will acknowledge the often over-used term “shock” is appropriate in this
instance.
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Tragedy highlights water dangers
Friday, 26 June 2009
The death of little Daniel Andre, the Co Down boy who died after being trapped
underwater in the River Bann, is a stark reminder of the potential dangers
that lurk in our rivers and seas.
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David Cameron: ‘It's time for Northern Ireland to re-enter the mainstream political life’
Thursday, 25 June 2009
At the European elections three weeks ago more than 132,000 people in Northern
Ireland chose to reject the politics of the past and, by supporting the
Conservatives and Unionists, voted for change.
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Viewpoint: Pension crisis is looming large
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Former Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Sir Fred Goodwin has voluntarily
handed back around half of his £700,000-a-year pension after a national
outcry.
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Viewpoint: Spread of racism in Northern Ireland must be halted
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
There is a quotation from the Bible which sums up the very essence of
Christianity.
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Ruane must act to stop schools’ panic
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Education Minister Caitriona Ruane may have been acting with the best of
intentions when she decided to abolish the 11-plus examination.
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Sporting heroes lift our spirits
Saturday, 20 June 2009
After a week of good and bad news in Northern Ireland, including the
disgusting racism in south Belfast and the more encouraging developments in
Loyalist paramilitary decommissioning, it is |a relief to turn to this
weekend’s outstanding sporting attractions.
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Racist thugs have brought shame on all of us
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Today Northern Ireland hangs its head in shame because of the actions of a few racist thugs.
Racist thugs must be isolated
Thursday, 18 June 2009
The old saying that bad news travels fast was certainly true yesterday. The
disgraceful racist attacks in south Belfast which forced more than 100
Romanians to flee their homes made headline news around the world.
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Health must matter to all men
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
There was bad news for men on the health front yesterday. New research showed
that not only are men more likely than women to get cancer, but they also
stand a significantly higher risk of dying from the disease than their
female counterparts
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Every rape story has two sides
Monday, 15 June 2009
One of the most heinous of crimes is rape, and it rightly deserves severe
penalties. However, a recent case in the High Court has revealed another
dark side to this subject.
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DeLorean movie won’t be dull
Saturday, 13 June 2009
It is sometimes said that ‘art mirrors life’, and this might well apply to a
possible movie based on the life of John DeLorean. The Troubles were at
their height and new jobs and inward investment were almost non-existent.
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Netting an obscene amount of cash
Friday, 12 June 2009
At a time when economies are under severe strain, with some countries in
genuine fear of going broke, the sums of money splashed out by Real Madrid
soccer club on two footballers within a week are scarcely believable.
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Too many families left grieving
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Every year, more than 100 people are killed on Northern Ireland’s roads.
Viewed as a total that is a shocking loss of life, especially given that
many of those victims are young people.
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The relatives who never gave up
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
It took nearly 11 years, but this week some of the terrorist gang responsible
for the Omagh bombing, Northern Ireland’s most murderous outrage, were named
and shamed in court.
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.U2 Album Poll
U2's best album - here's your chance to vote
U2's best album - here's your chance to vote
| No Line On The Horizon |
 2% |
| How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb |
 3% |
| All That You Can't Leave Behind |
5% |
| Pop |
1% |
| Zooropa |
2% |
| Achtung Baby |
19% |
| Rattle and Hum |
8% |
| The Joshua Tree |
49% |
| The Unforgettable Fire |
5% |
| Under a Blood Red Sky |
6% |
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Do you agree with the one-year jail term and fine given to Pirate Bay founders?
Do you agree with the one-year jail term and fine given to Pirate Bay founders?
| Yes. The court's decision was the right one. |
10% |
| I think illegal file-sharing is wrong but the punishment was too harsh. |
16% |
| No way me hearties. It's the pirate's life for me. This boat will never be sunk! |
74% |
