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With lots of family around for the festivities of the July 4th holiday, the late evenings were spent laying in bed watching television to unwind. I was lucky enough to come across this 2007 nugget that earned its star, Forest Whitaker, the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Oscar and Golden Globe Awards in 2007! I had heard great things about this movie when it was released but never

When you reach 18 years old in the U.S. there are a laundry list of rights and responsibilities that come along with the birthday cake that make adulthood official. There are only a couple of things held back: you cannot run for President for another 17 years and you have to wait until you are 21 before you can legally purchase alcohol.I know of no one who has tried to break the first law. I know

I guess this would discourage some drinkers… But Not The Ones I Know! Buying drink at the supermarket could involve a walk of shame to an “alcohol-only” checkout counter under new plans to help Scotland curb its binge-drinking culture. Read More HERE addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Floscuatroojos.com%2F2008%2F06%2F18%2Fdrinkers-in-scotland-to-face-walk-of-shame-at-supermarket-checkouts

e-Crime School of Computing/Financial Services Authority (FSA) Applications are invited for one fully funded three-year PhD studentship between the School of Computing and the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The main focus of the work is in the investigation of novel methods which will reduce the risks related to e-Crime. The studentship will cover tuition fees to home/EU leve

SEO Class Edinburgh, Scotland Monday, June 23, 2008 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 I will be presenting a seo workshop at the two-day session SEO Class Edinburgh, now run by Jim Boykin’s We Build Pages and Internet Marketing Ninjas. Guaranteed, if you’re looking to attend the best seo training classes in Scotland this year, this will be it. In [...]

Several of captured documents reveal that a group of Muslim youths on trial this week in London were planning an Islamic State in Scotland before their arrest.The Herald and Religion of Peace reported: Two Muslims supporters of “violent jihad” discussed setting up a secret Islamic state in a remote part of Scotland, a court heard today. Away [...]

Just like they are doing in England. And France. And Italy. And anywhere else infested by islam. Two Muslims supporters of “violent jihad” discussed setting up a secret Islamic state in a remote part of Scotland, a court heard today. Away from the prying eyes of the authorities, it would provide a safe haven for those who [...]

I didn't find the first part of this trick myself, I found it on youtube.In the room with 3 camera things (I forget what their called) right before you get to captain ash and the Jungle queen, there is a small set of stairs leading up to a small tower like thing and a vintage rifle, walk to the top of these stairs and then slowly walk down and towards the edge while ducked down. This isn't easy to

1. Drink Whisky Whisky is Scotland’s national drink and there is a huge selection of distilleries available to visit throughout Scotland. You will find five separate whisky regions each offer its own unique flavour of malts. For those wanting to sample a wide range of whisky then the Whisky trail in Aberdeenshire is your best bet, [...]

BARCLAYS and Royal Bank of Scotland are facing allegations of price fixing Daily Express Offices of the two banks have been raided by Office of Fair Trading (OFT) staff carrying out an investigation into “alleged anti-competitive conduct”. Firms can be fined up to 10 per cent of their turnover under the Competition Act. The watchdog said yesterday the probe had a “narrow focus”

Glasgow, SCOTLAND: Stephanie Willemse, 19, a professional model from Glasgow, was crowned Miss Scotland at the Princess Square. Stephanie is 1.75 m-tall. She will represent Scotland in Miss World 2008. Miss World 2008, the 58th Miss World beauty pageant, will be held on October 4, 2008, at the Ukraina National Palace in Kiev, Ukraine.

The Czech Republic scored a confidence boosting 3-1 win against Scotland in a friendly ahead of their Euro 2008 campaign. Libor Sionko opened the scoring in the 60th minute before Michal Kadlec made it 2-nil for the Czech in the 84th minute. The Scots struck back through David Clarkson but the hope of a late surge was snuffed out – Libor Sionko scoring his second in the 90th minute to cap off a

Visit Aberdeen in Scotlandby Margie MacleodAberdeen is one of Scotland's largest cities (with only Edinburgh and Glasgow being larger) and has a couple of nicknames including "the Granite City" and "the Silver City with the Golden Sands". Since the discovery of oil in the North Sea the city has prospered and the local economy is now dominated by oil related industries. However modern the city may

After a four hundred year absence there will once again be beavers in Scotland. Driven to extinction four centuries ago, plans are underway to re-introduce the "Beaver" to Scotland in a mass... NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE OVERLY RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL OR STUPID!

What Happens When A Song Is Played On Xfm Scotland? from Xfm Scotland on Vimeo.Yea, I aaaaam totally jealous. This song is very very fun. Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Ur Boyfriend How To Dance With You.

For high summer swap classic tailored pants with these simple tailored shorts from Pringle of Scotland. Wear with flats and an oversized top for chic urban look. Black satin pouf shorts with a cuffed hem with ruching at the sides. Pringle of Scotland shorts have a waistband with belt hooks and a designer logo embossed button and zip to fasten, two side pockets at hip and a patch pocket at the back

Scotland must be one of the most beautiful countries in Europe with a magnificant diversification of countryside and coast line the country makes an ideal place to go away on holiday. From the coastline and scenery of the Dumfries and Galloway or borders to the outstanding beauty of the Scottish Highlands, it does not matter where you are looking to go you will find Holiday Cottages in Scotland to

Scotland Fixtures - Euro 2008 Qualifiers and beyondScotland Fixtures: match details for future Scotland games. Scotland’s fixture list for the two years ahead will be focused on World Cup 2010 qualifying matches.Source: www.scotiafootball.com Israel placed in relatively easy World Cup 2010 qualifying group Israel placed in relatively easy World Cup 2010 qualifying [...]

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Living "off-grid" - without mains electricity, water or sewerage - might sound like hell to a pampered city dweller, but it is a lifestyle that is attracting massive numbers of devotees, with many influenced by the example set by Scots. Nick Rosen, a writer who travelled the UK in a camper van powered by vegetable oil to chronicle the lives of people living off the gri

Salary: circa £35KLocation: GlasgowJob DescriptionIt is an exciting time for Netball Scotland – with Netball set to be a core sport in the 2014 Commonwealth Games and our recent inclusion in the Glasgow Super League Franchise , we have not one, but two great opportunities to get involved from the start!The National Coach is responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of the company’s

Scotland has had a gun ban in place for a decade now. Guess what? According to a Scottish newspaper , "Cases of attempted murder involving firearms [are] almost three times that of a decade ago." That's right. Ten years after a gun ban was put in place, crimes involving firearms have increased, not decreased. Add Scotland to the list of places that have implemented gun bans, only to see

Buying a house in Scotland is slightly different from buying a house in other parts of the UK. It's not particularly complicated, and buying north of the border can often be quicker, but for those relocating from England and Wales there are a number of points you need to bear in mind. Agreement in principle Before you begin house-hunting in Scotland you need to have an agreement in

Scottish  MSP’s are planning to discuss the possibility of creating a .sco domain extension for exclusive use by Scottish business. The idea is the brain child of Alex Salmond who has decided to make a request to ICANN as he has seen the successful applications by Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. The launch of [...]

Rob Mulholland has been exhibiting successfully at Artery Gallery with his metal work for nearly three years. The vibrancy, and craftsmanship of his bowls in particular proving a real hit all year round. He has recently had eight sculptures commissioned by Scottish Enterprise and Forestry Commission Scotland. The brief was to create representations of animals and birds as part of the natural food

Scotland's new terror tsar has warned that the threat from right-wing extremism is as damaging to community relations as the menace posed by al-Qaeda.In an exclusive interview on his first day as the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland's counter terrorism co-ordinator, Allan Burnett said forces should not ignore the latent neo-Nazi presence across the UK. Fife's assistant chief constable said the public is at risk because racism is being used to unite people into violent causes. He said this also undermines police work to reassure the Muslim community following the attack on Glasgow Airport last year.Burnett said: "We've had a number of right-wing issues recently in the UK that again have raised their head in Scotland. There have been serious cases down south that have been re

This is to inform you that we the Human Resources Department of Chevron Texaco UK has been requested and mandated to recruit expatriate personnel for the fulfilment of the £450 million pounds project in the Chevron Texaco Phase 2 Expansion of the Captain Area C Oil Field Project in Scotland, either individually or as a team. This has produced its first oil from the eastern part of the Captain Oil field region in Scotland.It is estimated that the Captain Area C Oil Field Project will develop the eastern portion of the Captain Oil field region, with its first oil planned increase production from 50,000 to 75,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day during 2010.You are hereby notified that your qualifications and experiences are highly needed and were found a suitably for the requirements of th

Buffett will look at RBS insurance unit Berkshire unit buys subprime mortgages, freezes resets By Alistair Barr, MarketWatch Last Update: 7:28 PM ET May 4, 2008 OMAHA, Neb. (MarketWatch) — Berkshire Hathaway will consider investing in the insurance business of U.K. banking giant Royal Bank of Scotland and is close to buying a medium-sized company in the country, Chairman Warren Buffett [...]

AL MAKTOUM FOUNDATION Scholarships Competition for Postgraduate StudentsScholarships Opportunities for Postgraduate StudiesAl-Maktoum Foundation offers an open scholarships competition forpostgraduate students to study at Al-Maktoum Institute, Dundee(University of Aberdeen) in the following one year postgraduateprogrammes:MLitt in Islamic StudiesMLitt in Islamicjerusalem StudiesMLitt in MulticulturalismMLitt in Muslims, Globalisation and the WestScholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to outstandingcandidates on the basis of academic distinction.Deadline for applications 16 May 2008Further details are available from: www.almaktoumfoundation.com or:The Secretary, Scholarships Committee,Al-Maktoum Foundation124 Blackness Road, Dundee DD1 5PE, Scotland, United KingdomTel:01382 908074

The Road To Hampden Scotland International Football-national team Latest Scotland International Team News World Cup South Africa 2010 Click HERE to view the World Cup Scotland diary in fullSource: www.upyarkilt.com Visit South Africa 2010 ? [Archive] - Soccer Forum - ScoresPro.comSoccer Forum - ScoresPro.com > World of Soccer > World Cup > South Africa [...]

Scotland's History is a new multi-platform project from BBC Scotland to bring the country's history to life on screen, the internet and radio. Spearheading the project is a new landmark 10-part television series, 'A History Of Scotland', which will start on BBC Scotland in November this year, with a screening on network BBC Two at a later date. A History Of Scotland will use dramatic photography to capture the best of Scotland's varied and breath-taking landscapes, including Finlaggan, the ancient seat of the Lords of the Isles. Presented by Neil Oliver, the series will be broadcast in two parts, first five episodes will transmit this winter, starting with the origins of Scotland and ending with the Unions of the Crowns in 1603. The second part, which will go out la

“That’s a huge amount of money. It’s so large that it’s tough to get a handle on just how much money it is. Let’s just say that if a company with a market capitalization of £12bn was added to the FTSE 100 this morning, it’d slot in somewhere around [...]

The Last King of Scotland is the story of Idi Admin (Forest Whitaker), the leader who came to power in Uganda in a coup in the 1970s.  But the story is told through the eyes of Dr. Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) who is bored with his life in Scotland and decides to go and see [...]

Scottish tweens and teens accused of minor crimes like vandalism or bullying may soon have their fates decided by juries of their peers -- other children.The proposal is based on a children's court in New York, The Scotsman reports.One former high... Tech Tags: children's newswatch children's news kids news children kids youth

I just read at Yahoo that Scotland oil workers are striking over pension issues. The refinery that has been shut down because of the strike supplies "almost a third of Britain's North Sea oil."That's nuts... Hmm... I thought the major oil problems were that we're running out, and that the Middle East has a lot of it. But now there are problems with oil that have nothing to do with the substance at all!I also heard American store Costco has begun rationing bags of rice. I think each bag weighs 16 pounds. And a customer is only allowed 3 per visit. Jon Stewart of "The Daily Show" said it's no big deal, that's still a lot. But the fact that rationing has begun seems scary. Sure, in a place with "plenty" of resources, you'd set initial rations to be huge. But over time they can get s

I'm not in a position to make a statement about possible fuel shortages in Scotland and/or on Islay, all I know is what I read in the national media and hear from people on Islay. As most of you know by now the planned strike at the Grangemouth plant is likely to continue this Sunday and Monday, which will cause the refinery to perform a complete shutdown. As a direct result of the strike many motorists in Scotland were panic-buying and created queues which sometimes lead to empty petrol stations. Some filling stations implemented fuel rationing and spending was limited to £20 per customer. Prices of fuel also have gone up.So far the situation on Islay seems "business as usual." I heard from several people that there are no shortages yet, and they are not expecting any in the first few

While we're doing loads of Scottish stuff I think this band is well worth a listen. Damn Shames come from Edinburgh and to my knowledge have released two single to date. Their first release was a 7" single called "Dancing In The Aisles" which was released through Golden Eagle Recordings. I'm not sure if there are any copies still avaliable but if you have a gander HERE you may well find out. Don't despair if you can't find one though because the lead track is on Mr Vincent's "North Of The Border" compilation which you can downoad further down this page. The band's second single "Fear Of Assault" was released a couple of months ago on XL records for whom the band have signed an album deal.This session was originally broadcast on BBC Scotland on 5th December last year and contains a version

The Scottish fishermen are concerned about a proposal from the European Commission. That would allow the Commission to give any unused fishing quota from one country to another. It is felt that the industry which has already suffered a reduction of more than 50% of its capacity because of the Common Fisheries Policy would be further [...]

The Scottish fishermen are concerned about a proposal from the European Commission. That would allow the Commission to give any unused fishing quota from one country to another. It is felt that the industry which has already suffered a reduction of more than 50% of its capacity because of the Common Fisheries Policy would be further [...]

The Scottish fishermen are concerned about a proposal from the European Commission. That would allow the Commission to give any unused fishing quota from one country to another. It is felt that the industry which has already suffered a reduction of more than 50% of its capacity because of the Common Fisheries Policy would be further [...]

I heard this from a friend in Britain and he swears that this is true...It was even shown on TV during those talk shows over there. I dun have the video but this is what happened:Bono, lead singer of the rock band ‘U2’, is famous throughout the entertainment industry for being more than just a little self-righteous.At a recent ‘U2’ concert in Glasgow, Scotland, he asked the audience for total silence.Then, in the silence, he started to slowly clap his hands, once every few seconds. Holding the audience in total silence, he said into the microphone:“Every time I clap my hands, a child in Africa dies.”From the front of the crowd a voice with a broad Scottish accent shouted and pierced the silence:“Well f**king stop doin’ it then, ya evil bastard!!!”Only in Scotland…

University of the West of Scotland PhD Studentship Scheme -studentships.asp Driven by an ambitious strategic research plan and building upon its 5 and 4 rated grades in RAE 2001, through targeted investment, the University is to award 55 full-time studentships in areas where further improved research performance is projected: The PhD Studentship Scheme will offer the following benefits: Exemption from the payment [...]

Hi I just wanted to say thanks very much for creating this website, people don't really understand the implications and depression caused from having acne. I have had acne since I was 15; I am now 29 years old. The way it affects your social life and affects your relationships and even how it even affects your job. I was a postman for 2 years and had to give it up because it made my acne so much worse; with sweating and the delivery bag rubbing on my shoulders and back. I worked in a bank for the last 2 years but never really felt comfortable with alot of my colleagues and other staff members, I always felt they looked at my face and neck and never really saw me. Acne has affected me so badly I have been on anti-depressants for 10 years. I have now decided to go back to college and get my

I'm sat in the bar at a quaint little Scottish Caravan site enjoying a beer... well I would be if it wasn't swarming with the offspring of the Great Unwashed and my Bullet For My Valentine album wasn't being drowned out by the cabaret cover of Dance The Night Away by The Mavericks blaring from the other room. read more

A startling discovery made by two children at a beach in Scotland has investigators scratching their heads this week. According to Tayside Police, two girls, between the ages of four and six, were playing on the shoreline of Arbroath beach...

The Scottish Arts Council Creative Scotland Awards are amongst the richest arts awards in Europe. They reward, honour and celebrate established and leading artists in Scotland and raise the profile of the arts and their contribution to Scotland.To learn more about these artists and to discover the range and diversity of these amazing lottery-funded projects, visit the Creative Scotland website at ://www.arteryuk.com/

Layout ← Older revision Revision as of 05:20, 26 March 2008 Line 37: Line 37: ==The "rough wooing"== ==The "rough wooing"== - The Treaties of Greenwich fell apart soon after Mary's coronation. The betrothal did not sit well with the Scots, especially since [[Henry VIII]] suspiciously tried to change the agreement so that he could possess Mary years before the marriage was to take place. He also wanted them to break their traditional alliance with France. Fearing an uprising among the people, the Scottish Parliament broke off the treaty and the engagement at the end of the year.   [[Image:Mary Stuart French Marriage.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Mary, around the time of her wedding to Francis]] [[

Scotland’s World Cup 2010 Qualifying Draw - View topic - Daily Record Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:21 pm Post subject: Scotland’s World Cup 2010 Qualifying DrawSource: forums.dailyrecord.co.uk World Cup 2010 Qualifying Campaignthe 2010 World Cup Qualifying campaign begins with the draw in Durban on Sunday and with all the joy and happy failure [...]

Scotland is a wonderful place to go on holiday, no matter what you like to do on your holiday or break you will be able to find it in this beautiful country. When you plan your trip away it is important to make sure you get the right accommodation for the type of holiday you are going on. If you are planning an active break with lots of walking, cycling or sight seeing then you will want to return to your holiday home at night and be able to relax and enjoy the evening. There are many superb hotels and cottages throughout Scotland but many people often over look the Holiday Parks and what they have to offer.It is no longer the case that all of the holiday parks are just for families, there are many different types of holiday parks now available. Many of the Static Caravan Parks Scotland ha

New Zealand will tour England in last week of April to play three-Test series, starting at Lord's on May 15. A Twenty20 match against the same opponents, on June 13, is the prelude to a five-match one-day series. New Zealand Vs England Schedule (All timing are mentioned in GMT+05:30) Timing Teams Venue Thu May 15 – Mon 19 May 15:30 PM 1st Test

The Rt Rev Joseph Devine of Scotland, one of Scotland's most senior Catholics, apparently took several swigs of whiskey and started publicly lashing out at gays and Gandalf himself, Ian McKellen!Devine claims that there is a "gay lobby" in Scotland orchestrating a conspiracy against Christian values. He adds that gay rights groups align themselves with groups, such as Holocaust survivors. to project an "image of a group of people under persecution". Because if there's one thing that Catholics aren't guilty of is falsely portraying themselves as victims of persecution.Ian McKellen is attacked for being honored for his work on behalf of homosexuals, when Devine adds that, years ago, Oscar Wilde was jailed for having sex with other men.Based on the level of hate Devine shows towards McKellen,

The annual National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition for Schools 2008 is now open for entries. Please send your entries to Linda McClelland, National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL.This year there are six categories for entry, each with a different theme:Category A Nursery Schools (Theme – Birds)Category B Primary 1-3 (Theme – Can you see the music?)Category C Primary 4-7 (Theme – Sit in Splendour)Category D S1 and S2 (Theme – Art to Wear)Category E Special Education Schools (Theme – Come Closer)Category F Group Work (Theme – selected from any of the above)Pupils are asked to view selected works from the Online Collection of the National Galleries of Scotland and to make their own personal response on paper. The closing date is Friday 9th May 2008.An a

Numerous documents relating to the Victorian killer which, after more than a century in the archives, are to go on public display for the first time, includinghandwritten accounts from the scenes of the crimes, detectives' case reports, coroners' inquiry records, witness statements, photographs and letters.

After crow escapes through the fireplace, open the secret door and look at the left wall as you walk down, at one point there will be a hole that lets you see into the room where the past Cortez gets the key. This isn't A glitch I don't think, but it is kind of odd.

After you break down the fence with the car, look up towards the castle right before the area where the gunner is. You should see a soldier walking across a walkway, if you shoot him he will almost fall, then grab the side of the walkway and then loose his grip and fall to his death.

According tae me- the 3 giants that stalk scotland today are sectarianism, masochism and addiction. the poorest parts & cities suffer most still- average death-age of males in glasgow: 59 can we fix her? what...

How a Scottish teenager touched the hearts of her people with her resolute faith, and enabled them to overcome their persecutors during the Killing Times of the 17th century.1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.Podcast version hereMargaret Wilson was eighteen years old when she gave her Christian testimony. She and her younger sister Agnes used to visit an old lady, Margaret McLachlan, in the village of Wigtown, Scotland. They enjoyed her stories and shared prayers together, and all three loved the Lord completely. They lived in troubled times, but their friendship and faith that they shared was personal and beautiful.One day, however, the elder Margaret was arrested by the King’s dr

In Scotland Lacks Autism Services I commented on an article on healthcarerepublic on July 6, 2007 and the lack of services for people with autism in Scotland. That article, Call to find autism early in Scotland, focused on guidelines published by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) calling on doctors to look for signs of autism in children and adolescents, including problems with social interaction and play, speech and behaviours. The article also expressed the doubt of many professionals in Scotland that early diagnosis would make much difference because of the lack of autism services available in Scotland.In Revealed: ‘invisible’ adults living with autism, the Sunday Herald today reports, on an impending report by the National Autistic Society, the lack of service

Situated on a peninsular in the north west of the Isle of Mull, Grasspoint cottage is where we spent a week of our Honeymoon in September 2007, with a view of the sea out of every window and hardly a soul in sight it makes for a perfect romantic getaway.

Today is January 25th, the anniversary of Robert Burns birth. In Scotland and throughout the world many people will be sitting down to eat a Burns Supper. And I suppose you expect me to say something about it. Okay, I've never been to a Burns Supper in my puff, I've never worn a kilt, I hate whisky and I was a grown man before I tried my first haggis. Burns, for me, is inseparable from primary school where we were force-fed the stuff. And then there were the competitions, sing-songs and visits to the Burns Museum. I can't even look back and feel the slightest wee bit sentimental about it because I don't. I did win a prize when I was nine or thereabouts for a project on Burns, the prize being a collection of Burns poetry, but that was the highlight of Burns for me. I can't even imagine if I

"Pettycur Harbour", Pettycur, Fife, Scotland 10"x8".Oil on canvas covered board. Alistair Butt © 2008.The reference material for this painting came from an all to brief trip along the Fife coastline two years ago and unfortunately this was the 'only' period of good sunlight for the trip. Pettycur is located on the north bank of the Forth (on the opposite bank is Edinburgh), a small village with a small sandy harbour/harbor with a few interesting boats."Moorland Stream", nr Woodhead Pass, Yorkshire 10"x14".Oil on canvas covered board. Alistair Butt © 2008.A moorland stream tumbles down the valley very close to the, now closed, Woodhead Tunnel exit (the old railway line) on the infamous Woodhead Pass (1/2 mile looking in the opposite direction of the painting) as it climbs over the Moors b

Colorful ink and watercolor painting of village roof tops in Edinburgh, Scotland. A huge cluster of trees in the background formed the backdrop for this nice scene. I wish I could say I was there to do this painting but I cannot say that. It was done from a photo. Regardless, the painting turned out better than the photo primarily because of the loose line work and enhanced colors. 11" x 14"

It’s a fact in Scotland about fountain pen, according to the article below. I’m glad of this situation, it’s give younger to know about our history in writing. It’s about exclusively and elegance sense in writing. Students at one elementary school in Scotland are learning to write in an old-fashioned way. They are being taught to write using [...]

It's not everyday Donal Trump faces a rejection. But his plan to build a £1 billions (that's Rp 20 trillions or about one-third of Indonesia State Budget of Revenues and Expenditures!) golf complex and housing development at the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire was rejected last weekend by Aberdeenshire Council's infrastructure committee. It doesn't matter that the development could bring £150m to the local economy over the next decade and creating 400 jobs. It doesn't matter that the reason why Donald Trump chose Scotland in the first place is because he's half Sottish, while he could choose some other place which would easily say yes to whatever his proposal is.I'm sure if this happens in Indonesia the local council will have voted yes even before seeing and reviewing the proposal, just because he is Donald Trump. So, should we suggest Indonesia to Mr.Trump?

Scotland have won the World Cup… of Golf.  Well done lads!  About time too! In other World Cup news, Scotland seem to have a decent draw for the FIFA World Cup qualifying.  Holland, Us, Norway, Iceland and Macedonia.  Not bad, although when listening to the radio after the draw someone said… ‘Holland… could be worse!’ to which Richard Gordon replied ‘Yes… because they only beat us 6-0 the last time we played them!’.  I have a good feeling about the group.  An interesting coupld of years of international football ahead.

The Draw for the Qualifying rounds of the 2010 World chalice southward Africa has been made today, accompanying the draw for the Europe qualifiers having been made. (Read the full post about ‘World Cup 2010 Qualifying Europe: England w/ Croatia & Ukraine - Scotland In Group 9, ROI In Group 8 w/Italy’…)

Scotland's Colin Montgomerie and Marc Warren will take the World Cup back to the home of golf for the first time after beating the United States on the third hole of a sudden death playoff on Sunday. A fourth par of the day at the 18th proved enough for the Scots to defeat overnight leaders Boo Weekley and Heath Slocum, pick up a cheque for $800,000 each and make amends for their own playoff defeat by Germany last year. "To come back after a playoff loss last year and win is superb, particularly as my playoff record is rubbish," Montgomerie told reporters after finally getting his hands on the John Hopkins trophy at the ninth attempt. The Americans had looked set for victory when the Scots twice found the sand on the first extra hole but Warren nailed a 12-foot putt for par and Slocum just missed a seven-foot birdie effort. Slocum had successfully drained a birdie putt just two feet shorter at the same green to force the playoff, giving the Americans a five-under 67 to match the S

With Euro 2008 qualification at stake, Italy showed the rest of European football why they were the reigning world champions. Right at the death, they snatched a 2-1 victory from Scotland, thanks to a header from Christian Panucci. The Azzurri made it through, along with France, and normal order is restored for a competition in danger of losing viewerships due to the absence of prestigious teams. After booking their ticket to next summer’s footballing extravaganza in Switzerland and Austria, Italy manager Roberto Donadoni fired the first salvo at his counterparts with an affirmation that his team has grown even stronger since their World Cup glory. He said: “This team can go head-to-head with any team in the world and not fear them. The Scotland game was an excellent match. Every game this Italy team play we add more and get stronger.” Italy took the lead in the second minute of play. A quick throw-in caught the Scottish defence off-gurad, allowing Luca Toni to toe-poke from