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Gore lashes out at media consolidation
"EDINBURGH, Scotland -- Former Vice President Al Gore said Sunday ever-tighter political and economic control of the media is a major threat to democracy. Gore said the goal behind his year-old "interactive"...Always eclectic, often political, Edinburgh Fringe wraps up
"It's a gray morning along Edinburgh's cobbled Royal Mile, and a street sweeper is cleaning up the detritus of another raucous, chaotic night. A bronze statue of philosopher David Hume sits capped by a yellow...No smoking on stage - but Class A drugs are OK
"The director of a Fringe play has turned one of its famous characters into a cocaine addict because Scotland's smoking ban prevents him lighting up on stage."Barony St. John's Church
A Kirk with a view. There can't be too many Kirks that offer the congregation a view of the sea walking out the front door. That's the scene at the waterfront here in Ardrossan, certainly when the wind isn't howling or the spray is washing the front door steps! More...
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ROBERT BURNS COTTAGE
It all started here. Robert Burns, Scotland's most treasured poet was born in a small white cottage on 25th Jan 1759. Despite living amidst chronic poverty and sickness, Robert Burns possessed a gift that ultimately made him a household name. MORE.....Royal editor held over 'phone tap at palace' claims - Times Online
" By Stewart Tendler, Crime Correspondent and Ian Evans THE royal editor of the News of the World and two other men were arrested yesterday for allegedly tapping phone calls from the Royal Household. Clive Goodman and the unnamed pair were arrested after a seven-month...Three held over royal phone tapping
"Three men have been arrested for allegedly intercepting phone calls after staff at Clarence House reported alleged security breaches within its telephone network, police said. The three - aged 35, 48 and 50 -...Blogs in focus at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
"Blogs are taking centre stage at this year's Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, with three different productions tapping into the world of online writers. One of them, Bloggers: Real Internet Diaries, is based...Edinburgh Festival Fringe
"Stars, stand-ups and students are descending on the Scottish capital for the annual arts extravaganza. For six weeks, Edinburgh celebrates the arts in every conceivable venue the city can supply. Organisers,...There's a rat in one's castle, what is one going to do?
Seemingly the Queen of England's castle in Scotland, Balmoral is overrun with little wee beasties. Ratties and meecies are running havoc up and down the corridors of power. The numbers have been blamed on...Caber toss and highland fling... in the Pacific Northwest
"Experience the traditions and culture of Scotland without even leaving this time zone at the 60th annual Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering, July 28-30 at the King County Fairgrounds in...A long shortcut in Scotland (The Christian Science Monitor)
" CRINAN, SCOTLAND - In a country known for beautiful landscapes, it is no small thing to be dubbed "Scotland's most beautiful shortcut." The Crinan Canal, completed in 1801, was designed to shorten the transportation route from industrialized Glasgow to the Western Highland...Golf - Scottish or Chinese?
Not content with having invented paper and dynamite, China is laying claim to having invented the sport of golf as well. According to a Professor Ling Hongling of Lanzhou University, the Chinese were playing golf...
created by YourTeacher | 6 years ago | updated 6 years ago
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Dead executive 'not a suspect'
"A FORMER banking executive who was due to give evidence at the trial of the NatWest Three killed himself by cutting his throat, police sources said. Last night officers were searching a recycling centre in Chigwell, Essex, close to Neil Coulbeck’s home, to see if he had...Murray thrashes Roddick: At least the Brits can play tennis...
The 19-year-old Scot brushes aside the third seed in straight sets to reach the fourth round in sensational style The achievement was great in itself. Andy Murray first tamed and then dismissed Andy Roddick, the second most dangerous player in the world on...Top Members Today
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