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Was the Irish Potato Famine a Genocide?
I can shed some light upon the evolution of the names for our islands. I wrote this one: http://wizzley.com/difference-between-uk-and-britain/ for foreign visitors here.
Michael, I would love for you to join Wizzley and write articles here on ...
JoHarrington, on 07/06/2014
Fifa World Cup 2014: Semi-finals Preview
This is really good for people like me, who are ridiculously out of the loop. I have Dutch and German friends, so I guess I'm supporting one of those two teams now.
JoHarrington, on 07/06/2014
Was the Irish Potato Famine a Genocide?
"the term, British Isles, is rooted in history."
And there it should remain. It was an inaccuracy to begin with when coined by whomever initiated the moniker........(someone british I'd wager) ...
Michael Maguire , on 07/05/2014
5 Cautious Steps to Take to Make Money Writing at Content Mills
I want to write to express myself. My aim is the true, the good and the beautiful. I hope that money follows. I could do with a bit more of it.
frankbeswick, on 07/05/2014
Was the Irish Potato Famine a Genocide?
I spent a year,1969-1970, living in County Cavan on the border; and on one hike I nearly ran into the B specials [in Fermanagh]. Is any more comment needed? I was afraid, but escaped with my life. I have been followed down the Falls Road by ...
frankbeswick, on 07/05/2014
What is Pyrrhic Substitution in Poetry?
Alice has nothing on the amount of impossible things that I can believe I can do before breakfast. Mind you, prolonging the moment before I actually have breakfast helps...
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014
5 Cautious Steps to Take to Make Money Writing at Content Mills
I don't consider Wizzley a content mil, but rather like a big online magazine with a lot of writers and a lot of articles. We also need to develop our own sites in order to diversify our income.
ologsinquito, on 07/05/2014
Was the Irish Potato Famine a Genocide?
Frank, I'll have to disagree with you on those points. I don't think any of those options are feasible.
Firstly, nobody in Ireland accepts the moniker of "british isles". That is a title forced ...
Michael Maguire, on 07/05/2014
5 Cautious Steps to Take to Make Money Writing at Content Mills
Most online writing places which pay you set rates per hundred words could be classed as content mills, Frank. They're not paying market rates, they're not private clients, they want large amounts of short articles in a fast time or they specify ...
Guest, on 07/05/2014
5 Cautious Steps to Take to Make Money Writing at Content Mills
Excuse my naivety, but what is a content mill?
frankbeswick, on 07/05/2014
5 Cautious Steps to Take to Make Money Writing at Content Mills
Lots of good advice, thanks for sharing!
WiseFool, on 07/05/2014
What is Pyrrhic Substitution in Poetry?
Thanks, Jo. I agree, 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' is a beautiful piece of work. All of Owen's are great, but Anthem really stands out.
Ooh, good for you! I can imagine when you hear the words, "it can't be done", you get in your 'game on' mode. ...
WiseFool, on 07/05/2014
Was the Irish Potato Famine a Genocide?
I believe that rational politics should adopt the principle that political entities should correspond to geographical, cultural and ethnic boundaries. There are two rational options in the British Isles:
1: A united, independent Britain next to ...
frankbeswick, on 07/05/2014
What is Pyrrhic Substitution in Poetry?
'Anthem for Doomed Youth' is one of the most perfect poems I've ever read. Thanks for this article, it's always good to be reminded of things I'd half-forgotten.
I'm currently trying to write poetry in English according to Welsh bardic ...
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014
Letitia Elizabeth Landon (L.E.L.): Poetic Genius as a Girl
She did it in illustration of the picture, which was reproduced in 1833 for that purpose. I'm really pleased to find someone taking an interest in the subject and period though! Thanks for the heads up.
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014