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Scottish Robert Burns’ Celebrations Taking Place Across Missouri
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Every January, across the globe, Scots, those of Scottish descent, and those who wish to be Scottish for at least one evening, come together to celebrate Scotland’s national poet – Robert Burns. Who, you say? Who’s this Robert Burns? Well, you might have heard one of his works, called Auld…
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What’s Going on with Brexit?
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Well, the end of the year is fast approaching, and I figured I’d post an update on the question that I am asked daily wherever I find myself across the US. “What’s going on with Brexit?” Yes, believe it or not, every time some news article comes out everyone wants…
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A Royal Engagement
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Earlier this week, the world kinda sorta went a little crazy as it was announced that Britain’s Prince Harry and America’s Meghan Markle were engaged. And while news coverage of this incredibly happy occasion covered all sorts of angles and story lines, here’s what I think is most important. They…
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A Brilliant Journey Into A Hero I Thought I Knew
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Sir Winston Churchill is a man we all think we know. We know his speeches, his wartime stands, his quick wit, and the many times in numerous movies where actors have sought to portray him. Up until this point in time, every actor has truly failed. However, we didn’t know…
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British Govt. Invades Kansas City, Missouri, Techweek
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Kansas City, Missouri, hosts Kansas City Techweek, September 11-15. Techweek is a purpose-built conference and media company in 8 cities, with week-long conferences throughout the year. Techweek partners with tech leaders, corporations, and the community to build a unique experience for investors, entrepreneurs, and Hero Companies. And the British are…
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Top 10 Things to Do in Edinburgh
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I grew up in England, but I was born in Irvine, Scotland. And every year we made a pilgrimage north of the border to my parent’s hometown of Edinburgh to visit family—and to explore. Today, living on the other side of the pond in Scotland House, my thoughts hop across…
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Listen Up Ye Prophets of Brexit Doom
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I work in business attraction here in Missouri, USA, and as such am constantly paying attention to the latest news and developments in the world of economic development. I’m always running across what I consider fascinating bits of information and insights. The latest that caught my eye however was actually…
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Eat Like a Queen
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Thanks to the cutting-edge, hard-hitting investigative journalistic aptitude of Business Insider, we can now all move beyond aspiring to eat like a queen – literally. “While you may assume her Royal Majesty the Queen enjoys fine dining every day, this isn’t always the case,” the crack team of undercover reporters…