Articles written by Jo Harrington

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Dreadlocks Lice Removal Made Simple
It can be devastating, not to mention mortifying, to discover nits in your dreadlocks. But lice are very easy to remove. No head-shaving necessary!
Apr 21, 2012 - Jo Harrington
Woolsthorpe Manor - The Birthplace and Home of Sir Isaac Newton
A peaceful atmosphere pervades Sir Isaac Newton's childhood house. The birth of modern science occurred, quite literally, here in 1642.
Mar 31, 2012 - Jo Harrington
Sudbury's Museum of Childhood for a Great British Family Day Out
Educational and fun, Derbyshire's Museum of Childhood will delight all ages. Exhibitions, activities and demonstrations combine for an absorbing attraction.
Feb 15, 2012 - Jo Harrington
Google and Wikipedia Join an Internet Protest Against SOPA/PIPA
A host of mega websites will be staging an online blackout to oppose two bills being debated by the US Congress. If passed, they could change the internet.
Jan 17, 2012 - Jo Harrington
Welcome Blue Ivy Carter! Beyonce Gives Birth to a Baby Girl
Hip-hop royalty, Beyonce and Jay-Z, have become the proud parents of a baby daughter. But the birth was not without its controversy.
Jan 9, 2012 - Jo Harrington
The Cake is a Lie? Baking and Decorating the Prize from Portal
This dessert is designed to delight teenagers and gamers everywhere. The cake was made famous in the video game Portal and it is very easy to recreate.
Dec 16, 2011 - Jo Harrington
'My Tram Experience' Emma West to Spend Christmas Behind Bars
White Supremacists are rallying around a Croydon woman, who was filmed in a racist outburst on a tram. Over 12 million people have watched the YouTube film.
Dec 8, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Isle of Wight Councillor Seeks to Ban Gypsies and Travellers
"I do not want them," Conservative Cllr Andy Sutton said, in his bid to banish Gypsies and Travellers from the Isle of Wight. But the law is against him.
Nov 30, 2011 - Jo Harrington
'My Tram Experience' Racist Woman Remanded in Custody
Emma West was filmed unleashing a torrent of abuse at passengers on an English train. 3 million hits on YouTube later, she was identified and arrested.
Nov 29, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: What Happened to the Liberty Plaza Library?
The People's Library was a 5000 volume collection of donated books owned by Occupy Wall Street. Much of it was confiscated and destroyed by New York City.
Nov 29, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Crewe Against Traveller Sites: Hate Group or Action Group?
Members of an anti-Gypsy group have delivered a 5,400 signature petition to the steps of Downing Street, but are their concerns racially motivated?
Nov 28, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Gypsy Holocaust: The Debate Over Naming the (Baro) Porajmos
During the late 1930s and 1940s a Final Solution was executed by the Nazi Regime against the Roma and Gypsies. Naming this horror has proved problematic.
Nov 25, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Amnesty International Fights Forced Evictions of Roma in Belgrade
Illegal evictions and other human rights violations against Roma, gypsies and other travellers in Serbia have been made a priority by Amnesty International.
Nov 23, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Porajmos: The Forgotten Genocide of the European Gypsies
An estimated 80% of the population of Roma, Gypsies and other travellers in Europe were executed between 1936-1945. The history books barely mention it.
Nov 23, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Sungbong Choi: South Korea has its 'Susan Boyle' Moment
Sungbong had been alone and living on the streets since he was five years old. Judges on 'Korea's Got Talent' didn't expect much. Then he started to sing.
Nov 21, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Widespread Prejudice Against Gypsies and Travellers in Britain
In the UK, a tabloid media fuelled social scare is bubbling against the Gypsy and Traveller communities in the wake of the Dale Farm evictions.
Nov 18, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: Court Allows Protesters to Return to Plaza
New York's Supreme Court ruled that Occupy Wall Street demonstrators could enter Zuccotti Park again, but restrictions apply. The legal fight goes on.
Nov 15, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: NYPD Evict Protesters from Liberty Plaza
Journalists barred, library trashed and hundreds arrested - New York's Police Department evict Occupy Wall Street protesters on the orders of NYC's Mayor.
Nov 15, 2011 - Jo Harrington
An Interview With Phil Rickman: Merrily Watkins Series
Merrily Watkins is a female vicar and an exorcist. Author Phil Rickman tells Suite101 about his latest novel in this mystery saga: 'The Secrets of Pain'.
Nov 14, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Fighting Back: How to Report Online Plagiarism
Freedom of information is one thing, but what if someone is making money by stealing your hard work? There are ways to combat online content theft.
Nov 10, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Twitter: London Cheers Demonstrators in Peaceful Student Protest
As thousands of students took to the streets to campaign against rising tuition fees, social media reported the encouragement of workers as they passed.
Nov 9, 2011 - Jo Harrington
An Interview With Phil Rickman: December
Will Tom Storey meet Merrily Watkins? Who was Dave Reilly based upon? As December is released again, author Phil Rickman tells us all about it.
Nov 8, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Rubber Bullets and Armoured Vehicles: Police Prepare for Protest
While British students are ready for a peaceful protest march through London, the police warn some of their 4,000 officers will be armed with baton rounds.
Nov 7, 2011 - Jo Harrington
The Subversion of Guy Fawkes Via V for Vendetta (and Anonymous)
Alan Moore's 'V for Vendetta' is one of the most popular and influential graphic novels ever. But its implied history of Guy Fawkes isn't entirely accurate.
Nov 5, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Death Note the Movie: Hollywood Delays the US Remake for 3 Years
Vertigo Entertainment, Zac Efron, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cillian Murphy, Warner Bros and Shane Black have all been linked to the US remake of Death Note.
Nov 2, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Real Cuba: Visiting Morón from Cayo Coco
For a taste of the real Cuba, the nearest city to the Cayo Coco hotel zone is Morón, where a vibrant street life awaits every visitor.
Nov 1, 2011 - Jo Harrington
The Day of the Dead: Ancestor Worship at Samhain
October 31st means Samhain, Hallowe'en (Halloween), Día de los Muertos or whatever other name to denote the thinning of the veil and the return of our dead.
Oct 31, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Shane Black: Warner Bros Wanted to Change 'Death Note' Plot
Warner Brothers wanted Light Yagami to become the good guy, while Ryuk was cut from the plot altogether. Director Shane Black set for a faithful adaptation.
Oct 31, 2011 - Jo Harrington
King Arthur Pendragon Wants Ancient Bones Returned to Stonehenge
When human remains were found at Stonehenge, scientists could only legally keep the bones for 2 years. The law was changed, but King Arthur keeps the vigil.
Oct 10, 2011 - Jo Harrington
William and Kate's Daughter Could Inherit the Duchy of Cornwall
A new law seeks to overturn 250 years of royal succession, creating equality for women. The Duchy of Cornwall could belong to an eldest daughter not a son.
Oct 10, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Cornwall or Kernow? The Celts and English Battle for One and All
Cornwall was never officially ceded into England. Legally, it remains a separate Celtic nation, but few recognise that fact. Nationalists want Kernow back.
Oct 8, 2011 - Jo Harrington
What is the Bullingdon Club?
David Cameron, Boris Johnson and George Osborne were all members of Oxford University's infamous Bullingdon Club. They would rather it wasn't mentioned.
Oct 7, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Woodland Walks at Historic Castle Ring in Cannock Chase
2500 years ago, Celts built a hill fort at the highest point of Cannock Chase. Still occupying commanding views, Castle Ring is perfect for an autumn walk.
Oct 7, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Death Penalty: Hannah Ocuish was the Youngest Executed in USA
14 year old George Junius Stinney Jr is often reported to have been the youngest person executed in the USA. But that distinction belongs to Hannah Ocuish.
Oct 6, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: Fox News Reporters Pepper Sprayed in NYC
Broadway was barricaded, as unions, celebrities and students joined Occupy Wall Street protesters. A Fox News camera crew were amongst those hurt by police.
Oct 6, 2011 - Jo Harrington
September 11th Art Exhibition Forced to Close on Wall Street
Loft in the Red Zone was intended to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11, but Occupy Wall Street saw it trapped behind barricades. The art show has shut down.
Oct 5, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Death Penalty: 14 Year Old Executed in USA May Have been Innocent
Activists are seeking to clear the name of seventh grader George Stinney Jr, one of the youngest people ever to receive the death penalty in America.
Oct 4, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Cannock Chase Exhibition Provides a Glimpse into World War I
As the First World War raged through Europe, soldiers trained at camps in Cannock Chase. Now a war museum recreates their barracks and tells their stories.
Oct 3, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Castle Ring: An Iron Age Hill Fort on Cannock Chase
Turbulent times threatened the Celtic Cangi. They responded by building a massive hill fort, the remains of which can still be found in Staffordshire today.
Oct 3, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: Susan Sarandon with Protesters in New York
The star of Dead Man Walking, Thelma and Louise and many other Hollywood blockbusters, Susan Sarandon supported Occupy Wall Street, in NYC's Liberty Plaza.
Oct 1, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Global Revolution? The Occupy Movement Spreads Around the World
Around 52 American cities are now part of the Occupy protest, while other countries are organising too. In NYC, Dr Cornel West led the General Assembly.
Oct 1, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: Mass Media Descends Over Radiohead Rumours
Twitter was buzzing with rumours before news sources actually announced it. Radiohead were playing for protesters in Liberty Plaza. Truth or misinformation?
Sep 30, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Manic Street Preachers: End of the Road or a New Beginning?
Fans are growing fearful as the Manic Street Preachers drop huge hints that they may be breaking up. Or is it just a band makeover?
Sep 30, 2011 - Jo Harrington
21 Years of the Manic Street Preachers means a Singles Collection
On the 21st anniversary of the release of "Motown Junk," the Manic Street Preachers are collecting all of their singles together for "National Treasures."
Sep 30, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Stop Words: Ending Debate With Un-American and Anti-American
Using dirty tricks in debate can end all dialogue, without anyone being informed. 'Stop words' is one way to derail a discussion and discredit speakers.
Sep 28, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: Michael Moore Arrives in Liberty Plaza
Film-maker and author Michael Moore gave a speech at Liberty Plaza, in New York City. He called Occupy Wall Street 'very historical and very important.'
Sep 26, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: Raging Grannies Show Support in Liberty Plaza
They survived two World Wars and the Great Depression, now New York Metro's Raging Grannies join the Granny Peace Brigade in supporting Occupy Wall Street.
Sep 26, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Connie Willis: Time Travel and the Historian
American author Connie Willis has written an award-winning series. Oxford University history students study by time travelling and taking notes in the past.
Sep 26, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: Pepper Spray Used on Protesting US Women
New York women had been corralled into a mesh pen, when a senior police officer gassed them with capsicum spray. Human rights groups decry the practice.
Sep 25, 2011 - Jo Harrington
Occupy Wall Street: Celebrities and Heroes at Liberty Plaza, NYC
Lupe Fiasco, Immortal Technique, The Yes Men and 9/11 first responders have joined the protest in New York City. There are rumours that Eminem is coming.
Sep 24, 2011 - Jo Harrington
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