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When being alone is hard

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

"Language... has created the word "loneliness" to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word "solitude" to express the glory of being alone." ~ Paul Tillich quotes.

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Women, beware!

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Going on holiday with your girlfriends always sounds like a great idea. But, like doing your own fake tan, the results can be hit and miss, writes Susan Griffin.

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Thirsty work - On the vodka trail

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Fancy a drink? Sam Wylie-Harris is on the vodka trail this week, discovering the delights of this distilled tipple.

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The family way

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Life will be put on hold for hundreds of thousands of young people this week when they don't get a place at university.

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Six of the best for snap happiness

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

It used to be all about the megapixel boasting rights for a digital camera owner, with compact cameras seen as mere minnows in their struggle to reach 10 megapixels, while single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras soared ahead to a dizzying milestone of 25.

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Nail the new trends

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Make your nails pop with this season's bright and sunny shades.

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Work the look

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Bland uniforms may be the default fashion option when it comes to office-wear, but you'll need to work harder style-wise to create a daily look that means business.

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Time to chill

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Whether you love American-style gooey ice cream desserts smothered in toffee sauce, or a tart, palate-cleansing sorbet, Sarah O'Meara discovers there's nothing like a cold treat to finish off a summer meal There are various stories about the origins of ice cream, explains Alex Barker, author of 500 Ice Creams And Sorbets.

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Green with energy

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Ever thought of becoming energy self-sufficient? Save on expensive fuel bills and make neighbours green with envy with this guide to adopting an eco-friendly approach to energy: from solar panels to wind turbines.

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When marriage is over

7:00am Saturday 21st August 2010

"Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can't prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you're presented with and moving on." ~ Blaine Lee.

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