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Friends only
I've decided to make this journal friends only. Please comment to be added. People who were already on my friends list don't need to comment, I've left everyone on! -
On nationalism and independence
This post has been brewing for a long time. As anyone who follows me on Facebook will know, I am in favour of Scottish independence. This means that I feel the union is no longer fit for purpose, and that it would be better for Scotland to go its own way. I don't think that history should dictate the future, and just because something has been the ( Read more... ) -
Pele versus Maradona: The truth!
Pelé at 17: World champion and toast of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden ( Read more... ) -
Call for help
Gary is running the Edinburgh marathon relay on Sunday with a bunch of other historians to raise money for MS Scotland! They're still a bit short of their goal, so if anyone is able to donate even just a couple of pounds he would really appreciate it! Donations can be done easily by paypal on this site:
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Books
Book 4: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde ( Read more... ) -
Must read
Fantastic take on the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. -
Blasphemy!
Blasphemy Day International!
Freedom of speech includes the freedom to discuss, criticise and mock religion as much as any other topic.
( Blasphemy behind the cut so those with sensitive eyes don't complain. ) -
Happiness
It's been 6 years since I landed in Scotland. :)