Author Archives: Iain

Tidying Up My Comms Channels for 2011

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Iain

I’ve not done much in the way of blogging or tweeting in the last year, partly through being very busy at work and partly due to having too many choices of places to write that have built up over the … Continue reading →

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WikiLeaks site’s Swiss host dismisses pressure to take it offline

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Iain

Swiss host Switch says there is ‘no reason’ why WikiLeaks should be forced off internet, despite French and US demands Continue reading →

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‘Chipped’ Passports

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Iain

Just had my first experience going through the ‘chipped’ passport line at Heathrow; pretty shambolic would be my first impression: – no clear explanation of what those machines with the big lights and cameras are doing – have to take … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie bomber’s release was wrong, says William Hague

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Iain

UK foreign secretary tells senator John Kerry release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was misguided but decision was one for the Scottish government Continue reading →

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Hibs v Rangers

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Iain

Here’s the latest in my very occasional forays into sports reporting. I still can’t believe how in-efficient bits of that process are; why do 30 journalists all need to go along and record the post match interviews when they are … Continue reading →

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Has the world gone ever madder today than usual?

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Iain

I was glancing at BBC News web site and at the top stories. It strikes me that on this evidence the world (or at least the UK part of it) has gone even crazier today than usual on the privacy … Continue reading →

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Bill McLaren

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Iain

This is sad, Bill McLaren, ‘the voice of rugby’ died today. He was a top notch commentator, and had one of those voices that really bring a sport to life. And a great ambassador for Scotland.

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The Last Latte (update)

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Iain

Well, i’ve fallen off this wagon, probably for the better I think. Americano coffee is nice enough, but not quite the same luxurious experience as the real stuff – which is much more suitable for the winter weather….

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Davie Cooper – a Tribute

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Iain

Re-published in full from FollowFollow.com, because I like it.. Rangers Modern Greats: Davie Cooper. By Emearg. Sunday, 15th November 2009 A warm tribute to one of the most talented of men in modern times to wear the Rangers jersey. I … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Iain

I never met Sir John Crofton who died today, but I guess I would not be here without him. He treated my mother for TB over 5o years ago, and i’m told saved her life back then. So thanks, and … Continue reading →

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