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Coordinates 54°35'49?N 5°55'48?W? / ?54.597°N 5.930°W? / 54.597; -5.930Historically, Belfast has been a centre for the Irish linen industry (earning the nickname "Linenopolis"), tobacco production, rope-making and shipbuilding the city's main shipbuilders, Harland and Wolff, which built the ill-fated RMS Titanic, propelled Belfast onto the global stage in the early 20th century as the largest and most productive shipyard in the world. Belfast played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, establishing its place as a global industrial centre until the latter half of the 20th century. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast, if briefly, the largest city in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century and the city's industrial and economic success was cited by Ulster Unionist opponents of Home Rule as a reason why Ireland should shun devolution and later why Ulster in particular would fight to resist it. Today, Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as the arts, higher education and business, a legal centre, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. The city suffered greatly during the period of disruption, conflict, and destruction called the Troubles, but latterly has undergone a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast city centre has undergone considerable expansion and regeneration in recent years, notably around Victoria Square.
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1. Let the Professionals Do the Letting for Your Properties
November 16, 2009
If you have a rental property in Northern Ireland and are looking for the best possible prospective tenants to let your house or commercial complex, you can consider employing the services of professional letting agents in NI to handle the letting management for you. This can ensure you of a more possible turnouts for your properties and you can rely on the excellence of the services letting agents can provide for you. MM Lettings offers a professional letting management services for landlords with houses to let in Belfast, houses to rent in Dungannon, houses for sale in Northern Ireland and ... (read more)
Author: Michelle Mackle
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2. Clinton: Nobel Peace Prize Recognizes Obama's World Vision
October 12, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Belfast, Ireland, 12 Oct 2009U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she thinks President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize because of his view of America's role in the world.In an interview broadcast Monday on NBC's Today Show, Secretary Clinton said the president was recognized for his willingness to challenge everyone, which she said has restored the image and appreciation of America. Critics have said Mr. Obama has not done enough yet to earn the prestigious prize.Clinton said she does not think winning the award will have any influe... (read more)
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3. Clinton Lauds Irish Peace Process, Urges More Progress
October 12, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised the peace process in Northern Ireland, saying it serves as an example for other conflict areas that bitter enemies can resolve differences peacefully. Secretary Clinton was addressing the Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast, during a stop during her five-day trip to Europe and Russia. US Sec. of State Hillary Clinton (C), N. Ireland's 1st Minister Peter Robinson (L), Deputy 1st Minister Martin McGuinness (R) leave Belfast's Stormont Castle, 12 Oct 2009Speaking to a packed chamber at Stormont, the Northern Ireland Assembly, Hillary Cl... (read more)
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4. Clinton in Northern Ireland for Talks
October 12, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen in Dublin, 11 Oct 2009 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is meeting with Northern Ireland's political leaders in Belfast Monday.The talks come a day after one of Northern Ireland's deadliest paramilitary groups renounced violence and said its "armed struggle is over." The Irish National Liberation Army said in a statement Sunday that uniting Northern Ireland with Ireland can be "best achieved through exclusively peaceful political struggle." The statement did not make clear when or if the group will hand over its... (read more)
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5. Reasons to Opt for a Website
August 13, 2009
The influence of the Internet cannot be underestimated. Even as you read this there will be someone online searching for a business like yours. And this could be the case 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. You will want to be a step ahead of your competitors, and if they have a website and you do not, you will be losing out on business you could have had.
A website will enable you to expand your business into international markets. And in addition to attracting a lot more customers, including potentially much more valuable customers, with an effective website you will sav... (read more)
Author: Justin Redgrave
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6. Van Morrison - Over 60 and Still Rocking!
July 04, 2009
In August 1945, a baby was born in Belfast Ireland who would grow to be one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. Named George Ivan Morrison by his parents, “Van the Man” by his fans, and more commonly Van Morrison by music lovers throughout the world, the “baby” is now into his sixties and both he, and his music are still going strong. Playing a variety of instruments including keyboard, saxophone and harmonica he played in various groups until he found stardom knocking on his door when his Irish rhythm and blues band “Them” released in 1964 (ironically released as the... (read more)
Author: Sofia Hills
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7. Spend Your Holidays in Belfast
June 15, 2009
Belfast, the capital city of the Northern Ireland can prove to be one of the best vacation spots for a short break holiday. This vibrant city depicts cosmopolitan life with a number of attractions to explore and excellent hotels to stay. There are numerous attractions in the city for visitors of all ages. If you are a young traveller looking for some active nightlife Belfast, will not disappoint you, with a wide selection of great pubs and clubs.
You have to find good Belfast hotels to make your stay comfortable during your trip. In Belfast, you can find hotels with different star rat... (read more)
Author: Xochitl Hernandez
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8. Star of Russia, Vanuatu
June 14, 2009
The Grand Old LadyHarland and Wolff built the Star of Russia in 1874. This Belfast shipping company built loads of ships, both steam and sail, but is a household name these days thanks the infamy of another ship they built, the Titanic.No. 63958 and signal NSLB.Originally built for the Indian jute trade, the Star of Russia was one of a number of similar square-riggers built at the time. Corry commissioned a fleet of 12 iron-hulled ships from Harland and Wolff, and of them the Star of Russia was the largest.The Star of Russia enjoyed a long career with a number of good passages to her credit. ... (read more)
Author: Francis Valdez
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9. Northern Ireland Judge Awards $2.5 Million in Suit Over Terrorist Attack
June 11, 2009
A judge in Belfast has awarded more than $2.5 million to relatives of victims of the worst terrorist attack in Northern Ireland's history - the Omagh bombing of 1998. may have repercussions far beyond Northern Ireland's borders.On Saturday August 15, 1998, an Irish Republican Army splinter group - known as the Real IRA - planted a car bomb in the market town of Omagh, in central Northern Ireland.Michael Gallagher with the judgement outside Belfast High court, Northern Ireland, 08 Jun 2009Darwin Templeton is the editor of The Belfast Newsletter, a daily newspaper with close ties to the Unionis... (read more)
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10. Declan Kearns & Associates
May 27, 2009
Declan Kearns B.Eng., NCEA Dip. Eng., NCEA Cert. Eng., MIEI has studied in Letterkenny I.T., Sligo I.T., Queens University Belfast and University College Dublin. From 1987 to 2006 Declan worked with many Architects, Consulting Engineers, Civil Engineering Contractors & Ground Investigation Contractors and over this time he gained vast experience on small to large sized projects from residential/commercial/industrial contracts to major motorway projects. In 2006 Declan Kearns & Associates (DKA) was founded with an aim to provide a multi-disciplinary service to its clients in an efficient and pr... (read more)
Author: shankar shinde
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11. Learn driving with best instructors
May 23, 2009
To match up with the pace of today's life learning driving is highly essential. Since having vehicle is slowly and steadily becoming a style statement rather than a necessity, hence every one wants to have their own vehicle for sure. Keeping this in mind Choosy Learner provides driving lessons to all their clients from all over the globe such as Blackpool, Coventry, Croydon, London and so on. They networks are wide spread in all over the world. They have an online web site exclusively for their clients in order to solve their query. They have always proved their worth through their quality ser... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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12. Make driving easy- join driving classes
May 23, 2009
The car insurance is the biggest expense one bears after the purchase of the car. For the beginners the expenditure incurred on the insurance of the vehicle would be more than the cost of a new vehicle. No one can even think of buying a cheap insurance for his costly car, the best option to overcome this hurdles is to learn to drive the car.
For the teenagers if they want to learn driving they should switch to http://www.choosylearner.com. The choosylearners are the best in providing driving lessons. The main advantage to learn to drive is the expertise of the company in making the drive... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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13. Home is Where The Dog is
May 08, 2009
HOME IS WHERE THE DOG IS
In my position as Health Science lecturer in a college in N.Ireland I lecture over two courses, Human Health and Animal Health. The Human Health course has a large Health and social care component and Consequently throughout the year I have to visit students in Residential homes.The Animal Health focuses on the health of animals and also their behavior.
When I visit the students it is usually to asses how they are settling into the home and interacting with the clients. Some weeks ago I happened to visit a home in a residential suburb of middle class Belfast... (read more)
Author: Kathy Davison
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14. Overview of the city of Belfast and its Attractions
April 16, 2009
Belfast is one of the most tourist destination situated in Northern Ireland. This city has loads of exciting places to visit and experience the scenic beauty of nature. Tourists also get to see splendor historic architectural monuments and mesmerizing Victorian pubs. In city's south you can find highly popular Queen's university and the Ulster museum, also scenic Botanic gardens.
Belfast is the second largest city of Ireland, but a compact one with every area of interest situated at walking distance from city center that is near to Donegall Square. This area is prime area having many Bel... (read more)
Author: Alan Coyne
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15. Belfast Hotel Accommodation Made Easier with Online Bookings
March 23, 2009
Are you planning to head to Belfast for spending your valuable weekend here? Then you are on the right destination where there is no end to scenic beauty, excellent nightlife, fantastic shopping places and other tourist places as well. Those interested in exploring facts about Belfast's history can visit the famous landmarks of the city for detailed information. There are many good hotels in Belfast with best accommodation facilities. You can check the city's hotel guide to find out Belfast hotels and facilities provided by them. The one that suits to your budget and interest can be booked by ... (read more)
Author: Alan Coyne
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16. Catholics, Protestants in Northern Ireland Denounce Attacks
March 11, 2009
Residents of Northern Ireland gather in Belfast for peace vigil to protest killings a policeman and two soldiers by Republican dissidents, 11 Mar 2009Thousands of people in Northern Ireland have marched against republican dissidents responsible for killing a police officer and two British soldiers in the British-controlled province.Catholic and Protestant politicians joined forces Wednesday with demonstrators in Belfast and other cities in a show of unity not seen in decades. Even members of historically rival paramilitary units took part.Two British soldiers and a policeman have been killed ... (read more)
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17. Doing Business in the UK
March 04, 2009
Country profile: Population: approximately 61,000,000 (UN, 2008) Official languages: English, Welsh and Scottish Gaelic Currency: Pound sterling GNI per capita: USD 42,740 (World Bank, 2007) Capital Cities: England: London, Wales: Cardiff, Scotland: Edinburgh, Northern Ireland: Belfast Major Religion: Christianity Meeting and Greeting: 1. A handshake is a common form of greeting for both men and women 2. Avoid prolonged eye contact and respect personal space 3. Expect formality in the first meeting – acceptance and warmth comes with time 4. Introductions should be made using t... (read more)
Author: Michelle Jones
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18. Van Morrison Tickets
February 23, 2009
Grammy Award-winning George Ivan Morrison OBE or better known as Van Morrison - born on August 31, 1945 in Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland - is an Irish singer, lyricist, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who has been in this profession since the late 1950s. He is gifted with various talents in music and can play a selection of instruments, counting the guitar, harmonica, keyboards, drums, and saxophone. Featuring his characteristic growl an inimitable blend of folk, blues, Irish, scat, and Celtic influences Morrison is extensively thought to be one of the most remarkable and signi... (read more)
Author: Macie Brown
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19. Discover the past and future interests of Belfast
January 13, 2009
Belfast - or Northern Ireland in general - may not be the first destination that springs to mind for many travellers, but according to a Frommer's Guidebooks Belfast is one of the top 12 places for holidaymakers to consider in 2009. The guidebooks have been going since 1957 when Corporal Arthur Frommer wrote a travel guide for Americans visiting Europe and at the end of every year the editorial team comes up with a list of cities and countries they think are worth a visit. These may include value breaks, cities preparing for a major event, places with justifiable hype and alternatives fo... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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20. Take the hassle out of Christmas shopping with a trip to Belfast
December 04, 2008
With crowds of people battling their way down the high street and manic shoppers jostling with each other to grab the last gifts sets, it is no wonder many view Christmas shopping as a nightmare. Indeed, the last thing you want to do after a busy day at work is hit the town desperately seeking the perfect presents for your friends and family, and then having to go home and prepare the dinner. However, with a bit of forward planning, your Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. In fact, you can turn what is a potential shopping disaster into a fun trip away, for eithe... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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21. Brighter days are coming, says solicitor
December 02, 2008
After the last few months of horror stories, there have been signs of improvement for those in the conveyancing sector. With almost daily alarms about potential job losses and market shrinkage, a Belfast solicitor sees brighter days ahead, with a potential upswing on the way.Recovery?The head of the Northern Irish Law Society has said that conveyancing solicitors in the province may have begun to 'turn the corner' after recent tough times. Donald Eakin, a highly-regarded figure within the industry said recently that although a number of redundancies had occurred, he saw the potential for the n... (read more)
Author: Darren Estwick
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22. Brighter days are coming, says solicitor
November 24, 2008
After the last few months of horror stories, there have been signs of improvement for those in the conveyancing sector. With almost daily alarms about potential job losses and market shrinkage, a Belfast solicitor sees brighter days ahead, with a potential upswing on the way.Recovery?The head of the Northern Irish Law Society has said that conveyancing solicitors in the province may have begun to 'turn the corner' after recent tough times. Donald Eakin, a highly-regarded figure within the industry said recently that although a number of redundancies had occurred, he saw the potential for the n... (read more)
Author: Darrell Joyce
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23. Flooding: The Risks for Design Consultants
November 05, 2008
The floods in Dublin , Belfast and many other parts of Ireland in August 2008 serve as a vivid reminder to designers in the construction industry of the need to take account of the risks of flooding in their designs. This note addresses some of the risks that designers and other construction professionals face and suggests some steps that may be taken to minimise their potential liability.
Managing Risk
As far as possible a structured approach should be taken to minimise flood risks on construction projects which will involve:
• Assessing the risks
• Avoiding risks where po... (read more)
Author: Alex Harper
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24. Sail Away to a Christmas Market
October 30, 2008
Christmas markets are the perfect way for shoppers to sample flavours of countries far and wide and tick some Christmas presents off the shopping list at the same time. With Christmas markets popping up all over Europe and the UK, you have a great choice of locations with some even closer to home than you might have expected. Northern Ireland’s capital city Belfast is one of the destinations that hosts a continental Christmas market boasting exotic wares, delicious delicacies and an array of traditional handmade goods. There is plenty to feast your eyes and taste buds on from fine Belgi... (read more)
Author: Victoria Cochrane
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25. Best Travel Destination Belfast
October 14, 2008
Every one knows about the Titanic, but some people know that where the Titanic is built, It’s built in the capital of the Northern Ireland; it is Belfast. Belfast is mainly famous for shipyard. This is the place where the biggest ship of the world is built. Belfast is not Only famous for his shipyard, it is also famous for Belfast castle, it is situated on the slope of Cave Hill, visitor are mainly enjoy the Cave Hill Country Park, it contain the Beautiful garden, there is number of park. If you are traveling with children then you must visit the W5, it is the grate interactive museum. ... (read more)
Author: David Shang
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