Seven jailed for child sex trafficking

The seven men, who are all of Pakistani and North African descent and Muslim were jailed today for child sex trafficking and other offences to girls between 11 and 16.

Poetry challenge: Landscape.

And now for this months poetry challenge on Poets corner.

I would like you to write a  poem to a landscape or scene you passed through in this past few days.

For example, “Dear Belfast”..….

If your not an author you can leave your poem HERE

Warning - Possible Caterpillar Attack!

Reblogged from Fleet Pond Blog:

Peter Martin writes:

"Beware! Warm weather has encouraged caterpillars of the Oak Processionary moth to emerge from their eggs. Each caterpillar has around 63,000 hairs, some of which can be blown in clouds by the wind, causing serious irritation to the eyes, lungs and skin. In some circumstances, they could even kill by triggering asthmatic attacks and severe allergic reactions.

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New blog award..

I have just received a new award from Soad who is an author at my other blog, Poets Corner.

It is called the ” Super sweet blogging award “

Belfast Castle photos.

Below are a few photos of Belfast Castle i took during February when we were out for dinner, it was a beautiful day.

We live about 15 minutes walk from the Castle.

A question: Poem.

Photo evolutionvscreation.wordpress…

Is there a God or not

is it evolution or creation

no-one knows for sure

arguments are open for both

Three new awards.

I would like to thank Deborah at Girl with a pen for the following three awards.

So many at one time thank you Deborah.

Computers and kids

Reblogged from Drawing Room Days:

Whilst on Facebook the other day, I came across a friends shared Facebook status, as follows:

WARNING FOR TO ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN THAT HAVE ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES , EX : IPOD, TABLETS ETC .... THERE IS A SITE CALLED TALKING ANGELA , THIS SITE ASKS KIDS QUESTIONS LIKE : THERE NAMES , WHERE THEY GO TO SCHOOL AND ALSO TAKE PICTURES OF THEIR FACES BY PUSHING A HEART ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER WITHOUT ANY NOTICES .

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Re-blogged, I think its a good warning if parents listen.

Poetry challenge: Nonet.

Write a Nonet poem.

Christine introduced this short poetry form to Poets Corner with her poem seen here which I am using for our next challenge.

The following will explain how a nonet is formed.

A Nonet has nine lines.

The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc… until line nine that finishes with one syllable.

Non authors can post here

A-Z Challenge

Reblogged from Defying Leviticus.:

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is for Gay. Originally, the term was used to mean "carefree", "happy" and "bright". However, the term's use as a reference to homosexuality may have been used as early as the late 19th century.

But, we use it primarily as a noun and an adjective referring to homosexual men and the practices and cultures associated with homosexuality, and have done since its use increased in the 20th century.

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The Cardiologist & The Mechanic…

A motorcycle mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the engine of a  BMW M3 when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop.

The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take
a look at his car when the mechanic shouted across the garage, “Hey Doc,
want to take a look at this?”

The cardiologist, a bit surprised walked over to where the mechanic was working on the motorcycle.

Which social class do you belong to.

Every country has different classes of people, Briton has just changed the class system from three to seven.

You can take the test below, tell the truth and post your result below.