Why do children carry knives? The view from the streets

Research with primary children tells us that they think (wrongly) that most older children smoke, take drugs and carry knives. This belief must contribute to them deciding to carry knives 'for self defence'. This...

EconSM08: More Speakers, More Panels

Here's your chance to see NowPublic's own Leonard Brody live and in person.  "Our EconSM conference planning is kicking into high gear, and we have several new speakers and topics to announce (with more to...

Belfast set to rock as giants of pop arrive

Ulster is getting ready to rock for a season of big-name shows. For three months some of the world's best-known rock and pop acts will be coming to Belfast to play at the Odyssey arena. Take That, will be...

27 Tips for Building a Kick-Ass Blog

While this list of ideas or suggestions may appear like a daunting task, try one tip for a week. Browse through the list and pick one that you feel would be the most doable and start to work on it. The longer you...

Lad's death sparks U.K. outrage

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA 16 year old child playing in a park was intentionally gunned down by another 16 year old child who took the opportunity to try out a handgun while cycling along the...

Bionic Woman 2.0: She Makes a Mean Martini

Nothing wrong with bartender superheroes. Hey, they're already psychatrists, right?"Just as Lindsay Wagner brightened the goofy original, the awesome Michelle Ryan injects some verve into today's Jaime Sommers....

Kamloops boy recovering from cougar mauling

"Kamloops boy recovering from cougar mauling Vancouver Sun Published: Thursday, August 02, 2007 A 12-year-old Kamloops boy is recovering in hospital this morning after he was badly mauled by a cougar a day earlier at a campground near Clinton. Police in Clinton say the boy...

Top Ten Bra Fitting Tips

"What's the first thing you do when you get home? If you find yourself taking off your bra before kicking off your shoes, then it's time to look for something more comfortable. Your bra size is very likely to vary over time. It’s obvious enough when you’re pregnant or...

You're Going to Hell..in Brooklyn

"Breathing that uncanny haunted house air of plaster, wet wood, plastic and face-paint briefly returned me to my 10-year-old self. I believed in fear, guilt, punishment and being dragged away by drooling, cackling...

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