In the age of “social distancing,” reflecting on works by a number of artists who found themselves isolated, detained, or bed-ridden for various reasons. Source: The Artists Who Found Inspiration [ … ]
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Sturgeon hopes BBC has moved on from ‘institutional issues’ | The National
There was an “institutional issue” with the BBC in its coverage of the 2014 independence referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Source: Sturgeon hopes BBC has moved on from ‘institutional issues’ | The National
From Culloden to Yemen, by Paul Anderson
Bones are creaking on the moor, Sprites are chapping every door, Who will write our battle lore? While all around are dying. Children killed from spot to spot Mothers too [ … ]
Chris Sutton praises Celtic after Rennes draw
Chris Sutton praised Celtic after their draw against Rennes in the Europa League group stages. Source: Chris Sutton praises Celtic after Rennes draw
New plan for website.
I have been doing some thinking on this and I feel that it is best to replan the whole website mid October and pay for an upgrade then. I am [ … ]
New direction at Smeddum’s Hotpotch
The website is now under reconstruction. Instead of posting links, I will be writing short articles with links embedded if appropriate. I will be up and running fully at the [ … ]
From Culloden to Yemen, by Paul Anderson
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PM’s end of austerity claim shows she’s out of step with the country, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National
Source: PM’s end of austerity claim shows she’s out of step with the country, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National
Kenny MacAskill: Nicola Sturgeon creates ‘New SNP’ and undemocratic regime
Splits among independence supporters over the Growth Commission report should not be over-estimated by hopeful unionists, even if Nicola Sturgeon is creating a ‘New SNP’ and her ‘presidential ‘regime’ is [ … ]
Scientists grow diamonds that can bend and stretch like rubber – BGR
Diamond is one of the hardest materials on the planet. Created under extreme pressure, the crystals are used in all manner of applications where rigidity is the top priority. You’d [ … ]