At 1pm almost all the sun loungers are empty and, feeling like a seaside squatter, I nab one in the front row.

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An artist has been left feeling "empty and lost" after the theft of a hut containing many of her paintings, sketchbooks and equipment.

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"I remember feeling just empty and drained, " she said.

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The breathlessly-hyped debate between President Obama and Governor Romney left me with an empty feeling.

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He seemed to experience a momentary high and self-esteem boost when acquiring these things, which quickly left him feeling just as empty.

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