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Fighting hunger with a Second Harvest

With a growing desire to help feed the hungry nearly 20 years ago, two Toronto women planted the seeds of Second Harvest – a thriving organization that today is bringing surplus food where it is needed most. Click here for story

By Joe Keo/ The Tattoo

Irish smoking ban clears the air

Have you ever walked into an enclosed space — maybe a bar, a restaurant or even your school bathrooms — and been struck with the overwhelming stench of smoke? Have you ever found yourself coughing and gasping for air because of it? Have you ever tried to clear the revolting smell from your clothes? I have, but luckily, here in Ireland, it doesn’t happen anymore. Click here for story

Realistic 'Ladder 49' brings tears

Sometimes you need to sit down and state the obvious. There aren’t very many movies that reflect the reality of the “real life” situations that they portray. Click here for story

ESPN enters digital world

In probably the largest project ever undertaken by ESPN, the cable sports giant completed its new digital center this year. Click here for story