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A painting by former artist Robert Lenkiewicz has been damaged after a display wall fell over during an exhibition of his work in Devon.
The collapse happened at the Westpoint Arena near Exeter during a two-day public viewing ahead of a sale by Bearne’s Art Auction.
The 15m display wall had about 20 paintings on it when it collapsed. Read more
CREATING NEXT GENERATION OF NEW MEDIA ENTREPRENEURS…ONTARIO GOVERNMENT FUNDS NEW UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO CAMPUS IN STRATFORD
Ontario is investing $10 million to help the University of Waterloo create a new Stratford campus focused on global business and digital media.
This campus will generate the next generation of digital media researchers, entrepreneurs, products and services by bringing together Stratford’s renowned strengths in arts and culture, and the University of Waterloo’s strengths in technology. Read more
Jamie Roberts and the Puzzle of Darkness, first in the series of six Wielder of the Stones novels, is out now.
The debut novel by upcoming fantasy author Michael Smith is the story of a teenage orphan who rises up against the evil, tyrannical Empire that controls the kingdom of Orphelia.
Complete plot synopsis:
Jamie’s ordinary life is changed forever after he is brutally kidnapped and plunged into a perilous new world of magic, destiny and enormous power. Can he follow in the footsteps of his legendary family? Orphelia’s fate lies in his hands.
The novel will soon be available in bookshops across the UK. It is currently purchasable from several online retailers including amazon.com and amazon.co.uk.
To find out more about Jamie Roberts and the Puzzle of Darkness and access Michael Smith’s media kit, visit his website at: www.michaelsmithofficial.com
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A police officer has quit his job after landing a £800,000 publishing deal to write crime thrillers.
Pc Matt Hilton worked as a beat officer in Cumbria before securing the five novel deal with Hodder and Stoughton.
The 42-year-old, of Carlisle, says he has finally achieved his dream after working for the police and in security. Read more
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Harry Potter author JK Rowling has received an outstanding achievement prize at the 2008 Galaxy British Book Awards in London.
The writer was one of several honoured at the event, which also saw awards go to Ian McEwan, Afghan novelist Khaled Hosseini and actor Ewan McGregor.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent a video message praising Rowling for work that had “the whole country reading”. Read more
Just a quick note to say that I will be adding the extra answers I have received (a bit late I know, I apologise for that) and re-doing the photographers that wanted to do the new interview.
I will try and have this finished by the end of the weekend.
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A new Arcade Free Pass has been given to the Members group.
They now get to play for free untill Apr 11 2008, 12:01 PM!
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15 December 2008
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