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Category Archives: People
Angels Don’t Need Driving Licences….
My Mum would have been 70 today; but died in 1990; we’ll raise a glass on her behalf tonight. I did not need to be reminded of that, but got one anyway – from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency … Continue reading
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Bill McLaren
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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Davie Cooper – a Tribute
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
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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A VRM Summit..
Heres a pic from a very pleasant jaunt I had with Craig Burton to the Snowbird ski resort just outside of Salt Lake City. A VRM Summit.. Originally uploaded by iainh1
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Update on the Alan Turing Petition
Here’s a response from UK.gov: Prime Minister: 2009 has been a year of deep reflection – a chance for Britain, as a nation, to commemorate the profound debts we owe to those who came before. A unique combination of anniversaries … Continue reading
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Alan Turing Petition
Check out this worthy petition on No10 site. ‘Alan Turing was the greatest computer scientist ever born in Britain. He laid the foundations of computing, helped break the Nazi Enigma code and told us how to tell whether a machine … Continue reading
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R.I.P. Nick Givotovsky
I was shocked today to read this …..about the death of Nick Givotovsky, age just 44. I first met Nick, along with Mark Lizar, over many beers, in the Sun in Splendour pub in Notting Hill – a few years … Continue reading
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A Great Trip to Scotland
We had a great time, two weeks in Scotland….and it only rained once. Lot’s of folk meeting the wee man for the first time. And two big birthdays, Les’s 40th and my Dad’s 70th.
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Is this the greatest goal ever????
Here’s Archie Gemmill, versus Holland in 1978. No doubt Holland are quaking in their boots in case there is a repeat next Saturday. Wee Jamie’s getting ready for the match…
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