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Photo credit & copyright : Denise Larkin - Drawing by James Larkin My son drew the picture above of Amy Winehouse when he heard she had passed away. He loves drawing faces and he seems to enjoy it.

Photo credit: Denise Larkin I remember visiting Ground Zero a couple of years ago when I went on a break to New York City for 5 days. Has anyone else been to this place? Check it out...

Photo credit: Denise Larkin - The river near Lakeside shopping mall in West Thurrock Have you been seeing videos of the Ice Bucket Challenge on Facebook lately? Well, I have.

Photo credit: Denise Larkin - X Factor UK 2014 boot camp Dermot O'Leary on stage Photo credit: Denise Larkin at X Factor UK 2014 boot camp Check out my news article below about my great night in the audience at the X Factor UK 2014 Boot Camp show. 

Photo credit: Denise Larkin (inside the SSE Wembley Arena) I went to see the X Factor Auditions 2014 last Saturday 2 nd August. I arrived at the SSE Wembley Arena as a guest sitting in the audience. It was a unique experience.

Photo credit: Denise Larkin We went out for the day to Southend-on-Sea, but the weather was very cloudy and it rained a little on and off. 

Photo credit: Denise Larkin I have read a book written by Barbara  Erskine titled Lady of Hay. I have read most of Barbara Erskine's  novels, because they have such unique descriptions of historical  settings within the storyline. Have you read any of her books?

Photo credit: Denise Larkin Young people in England find it so hard these days to pass a driving test or at least my son did. He failed three driving tests over the last two years since he has been learning to drive. Do you know anyone who has been trying to pass their driving test? When my son was 18 years old, he started to learn to drive and when he was 20 he passed his theory test. After that he booked a driving test, but failed the first, second and third test, but he was still determined that he should pass. So, we suggested that he buy a car to learn to drive in. He bought a seven year old car, which is a Renault Clio and started to drive it everywhere with someone sitting next to him (either myself or his Dad). This gave him so much more confidence. During his driving tests, his confidence was always so low and he would be terribly nervous. He booked his fourth driving test, which was on Friday 25 th April and he has now passed it. We were so re...

Have you ever had Arthroscopy surgery of the knee before? I have just had this done. The reason why I had  this done was because I fell over two years ago and damaged the cartilage inside my knee along with the ligaments in my left leg. I had to have Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) on my left knee, which took place last Saturday and it has  left me in a bit of pain, so I haven't been here that much lately. Arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery where they make two incisions in the knee under general  anaesthetic (being put to sleep). I had to stay in hospital for one night just because my blood pressure was very low after the surgery and I found that I couldn't wake up very well after having the anaesthetic. The hospital gave me some instructions to do physiotherapy exercises, which I do 5 times per day. This is to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis occurring in my leg, where the leg can swell up and give you a blood clot. At present, I am in a little pain, but...

Batiste Dry Shampoo is a unique product that I have tried.  Have you heard of a product called Batiste Dry Shampoo?

Do you enjoy Oriental food?  If so, then here is a review of the Aroma Restaurant in Basildon, Essex in the UK.  It's an all you can eat buffet restaurant with one price for all. I went to the Aroma restaurant at the Festival Leisure Park in Basildon, Essex this week.  This restaurant is an all you can eat restaurant that serves Oriental food and deserts.  Have you been there? The Aroma is an Oriental buffet restaurant.  They charge £13.60 per adult and £7 per child in the evenings from Sunday to Thursday, and £14.50 per adult on Friday and Saturday.   Lunch time buffet serves half of the food that is normally available during the evenings priced at £7.60 per adult and £3.70 per child from Sunday to Thursday.  Friday and Saturday is priced at £9 per adult and £4.60 per child for Lunch.  At lunch time you can eat as much as you want between 1 – 3 pm.  Drinks are not included in this price. Read more about the Aroma at the link below: T...

Have you wanted to go and see a movie frequently, but you can't because prices are always so expensive? 

Photo credit: Denise Larkin (my Egyptian bracelet) This is my Egyptian bracelet.  It was given to me by my grandmother many years ago, so I looked after it and kept safely tucked away in a box. She gave it to me when I was around 14 years old. At first, I didn't know what to make of it as it wasn't something I wanted to wear, but in time I realised it should be something that I should treasure. I have treasured it ever since, but now I am wondering about it. I think it might be very old and ancient, but I am not exactly sure. Take a look at the pictures and tell me what you think of it.  Do you think it's valuable or ancient? It could also be a mystical charm bracelet, but I am just wondering about this fact.  There were magical bracelets in the past or so some may believe.  So, what do you think?  Do you believe in mystical bracelets? Copyright 2014 Denise Larkin.  All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Denise Larkin ...

Photo credit: Denise Larkin I went to see Maroon 5 at the 02 Arena in London just recently. It was a night to remember.

Are you scared when lightening strikes? flickr.com

Do you love pizza? Have you seen the lunch time deal at Pizza Hut yet? Well if you haven't then read on and find out more... From flickr.com

Have You Ever Bought a Product From Wowcher or Groupon? - News - Bubblews Have you ever bought from Wowcher or Groupon?  What was your experience with them? What did you buy from them? Was it worth the money? I would like to know about these websites.  If you have bought from them, please let me know. Read more on this at the above link.

Would you be interested in websites that sell women's fashionable clothing? Every item is sold for £5 each.

Wierd and Strange Happenings in Cyprus  - read this. The above link is all about weird and strange happenings in Cyprus.  There are videos and pictures of sightings of weird and strange things that have happened in Cyprus, so go to the link above and check it out.   Here is one video that you will see in the link above.

A Fun Christmas Movie Called 'The Mistle-Tones' The  Mistle -Tones is a fun and lovable Christmas movie about a girl called Holly, who loves singing and has a talented voice.  Holly decides to audition for a holiday singing group.   There is a vacancy for this  legendary  singing group, which Holly is determined to be part of, but instead of getting this spot, Holly ends up starting her own Christmas group.  She ends up finding some talented singers and friends along the way, and a guy she never thought she would fall for. The movie is fun and enjoyable to watch if you love watching Christmas movies with a bit of singing in it.  I enjoyed listening to some well known holiday tunes with a difference.  If you like musicals, then this happy movie will bring lots of Christmas spirit to those who watch it.  So, why not watch this one during the holidays. I rate this movie 8 out of 10.

Is it the End? Who Knows! Read more about the end of the world!

The X Factor USA Loses Two Young Contestants From Britney Spears' Category Read the above article!

Hi everyone, I have a new book that I have started on my live blog called The Chair.  I hope you all enjoy reading it. Here is the first chapter: The Chair - Chapter One You can read more chapters after the first one. So, enjoy!

Are You a Fan of Maroon 5? Adam Levine on screen at his Maroon 5 concert taken by Denise Larkin at the 02 Arena London in June 2013

Do you want to feel less stressed?

Photo credit: Denise Larkin If you wish to awaken your mind and want to know more about who you are, then all you need to do is listen to meditation music and ask 'Who Am I?' Listen to the following music and ask 'Who Am I?' when you are listening.  The video below is the meditation music you should listen to.  Let me know how you get on with it and what happens when you listen to it.  Apparently, something happens to the mind whilst listening to this music.  Have a try and then please leave a comment explaining what you felt.  Thank you for reading today! Also, learn more about Meditation by clicking on this link.  Learn about Meditation Copyright 2015 Denise Larkin. All Rights Reserved.

Watch these videos and see if you are psychic or not.  Learn how to become psychic.  Meditate and feel yourself become something you thought could not be.

How to Read Coffee Cups | Relijournal Have you ever had a Greek or Turkish coffee and then have someone offer to read your cup for you?  I have and it’s very interesting.  Make the coffee in a pot on the stove and pour it into small coffee cups with saucers.  Here is how to give the reading. Readings can be given after the person has drank from the cup.  I have learned how to do this.  It is not easy, but I am a tarot card reader, so perhaps I have a little more knowledge when it comes to reading coffee cups.  Basically, you have to be able to see what is in the cup.  This would be pictures that will take effect from the dried up coffee.  Pictures and objects in the cup mean something in your life and how it will turn out. If you want to read more then click on the link. Read more: http://relijournal.com/religion/how-to-read-coffee-cups/#ixzz2AhTnyWTN Here are some videos that I have found on Greek coffee cup readings....

Here are trailers of the book Fifty Shades of Grey.  Not sure which one will be the true movie but it was great watching them all.  I found these on Youtube, so hope you all enjoy watching them. Christine Bale is a good fit for Christine Grey.  How exciting it would be to watch him! Even having Ian Somerhalder play Christine Grey would be interesting.

Think Good Thoughts  The above title is a poem I wrote about why you should think good thoughts.   Click on the link to read it. . The above is a video of Will Smith talking about thinking in such a way that our thoughts and ideas will actually manifest in th is universe.  

How To Read Tarot Cards The ab ove title is an aticle giving websites that will teach you to learn how to use the tarot cards.  Click on it to read.  

Flying With Virgin Atlantic Airlines Read the article above .  

The City of New York Click above to read a poem about New York with some amazing pictures.  

Flying With Virgin Atlantic Airlines Read the above article by clicking on the link. The video below is also about Virgin Airlines.  It is an interview with Sir Richard Branson. 

'Skinny Love' sung by Birdy.  Now take a look at some new singers trying to sing this song. Isabella Ferraro attempts to sing 'Skinny Love' at the Australian X Factor auditions. Paige Turley sings 'Skinny Love' at Britain's Got Talent auditions. This version is sung by Bon Iver.

Chessington World of Adventures - Wild Ones - YouTube

Rock of Gibraltar - YouTube

My Youtube Video on promoting your talent and business Watch My Youtube Video Here

I write for many different magazines and websites.  I usually write about anything, but lately I have been promoting new talent, such as, singers, pop groups, bands, or really anyone that I think has a unique talent.  I can also promote new businesses by writing about them.  If you think you have a talent or have a new business that you need help in getting it known to the public, then you can send me a Youtube video of what you do or any video showing your talent or business clearly.  I f your talent or business is in art form then send pictures.  Explain what you do and how you do it.  Write no more than 300 words about your talent or business.  Click on the link below to send me an email. Get Your Talent Noticed When I receive your email, I will let you know whether I think it will be appropriate for me to write about your talent or business.  If you are accepted, I will let you know when I will start work on an article for you.  T...

Lucy Spraggan has a few videos and songs of her own out already before she was on the X Factor UK 2012.  Here are a few of them. More from Lucy Spraggan.

An ape in Gibraltar

Here are some videos from some great singers that have been on X Factor UK 2012.  Some of these videos have never been seen before. First up is Lucy Spraggan singing her own song.  Here is her own video that is now out on youtube. Here is Lucy Spraggan's X Factor audition. Here is another great singer who auditioned for X Factor UK 2012.  It is Ella Henderson.  She sang her own song on the X Factor for her audition. Here is Ella's interview with Olly Murs!

She is becoming a great singer.  Check her songs out here: Chenay's Videos

Chenay sings Moves Like Jagger like a real professional singer. Enjoy this video! More videos of Chenay coming here soon!  Check out more here: Chenay's Songs  

Here is Chenay again and this time she is singing Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen . Enjoy her singing!

This female singer who is on Youtube could go very far!  Watch out for her folks!

This is Chenay singing Boyfriend by Justin Bieber Watch out for some more of her videos here. Hope you enjoy this because she could be a hit in the future!

Do you walk for exercise?

I have been with Redgage for 2 years, but I haven't used the site very much until recently.  I have just received $25 from them for submitting lots of content.  If you do this you can earn that much in one quick step. Anyone can join and submit their links, articles and photos .  You will earn from them too.  Redgage pay you via virtual visa card or they may send you a Redgage visa card if you live in the USA. So, why not join and submit lots of content by clicking the Blog button on their site and add your work or even just the links to where your articles are at present.  If you add them in a blog with Redgage then you can click on your Dashboard, then click Contest Scoreboard, then click Knowledged Based Content and from the drop down list you will find all your content that you have submitted recently.  Just click each one and submit to the contest.  The more content you give them and the more points you receive will give you a cha...

Here are some pictures of the Empire State Building in New York.  I visited there last January 2012 when I was in New York. The building is spectacular!!

I went to New York city last January 2012.  Here are a few more pictures of Times Square.