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The Expanding British Invasion
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50 years ago, four lads from Liverpool stood in the heart of the US, and performed groundbreaking British creativity to thousands. It was August 1966. The Vietnam War was taking place. The first U.S. lunar orbiter was circling the moon. And the musical foursome with the trend-setting hair, known as…
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Missouri’s Aerospace and Defense Leadership On Display in UK
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As a quick follow up to my earlier post about Missouri’s visibility at the Farnborough International Airshow, here’s my second video from my quick trip back across the Pond. Missouri has a rich history in aerospace, from Charles Lindbergh, to the Mercury Space Program, to the latest in aerospace innovation. Today,…
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Missouri Takes Off At The Farnborough International Airshow
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Right outside London, every two years, the latest in military aviation takes to the skies. And in 2016, Missouri was front and center. The Farnborough International Airshow is known for showing off world-class military aviation, and Boeing, during their 100th anniversary, chose the F/A-18 Super Hornet to show off Missouri’s…
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Reflection on the UK’s EU Vote
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Yesterday was a profound day in the United Kingdom. Millions of Brits went to the polls to vote on whether to Remain part of the EU or the Leave. The majority of Brits voted to leave. This will have profound impacts on the UK, the EU and the global economy.…
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Behind the Scenes at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo
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This past week and weekend, I had the immense privilege of working with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the F-22 Raptor Demo Team and many others, as a member of the team that plans and executes the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo,…
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EDIMO Solidifies Business Connections Between Edinburgh and Missouri
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CIC St. Louis, St. Louis’ largest innovation community offering co- working, offices and labs, and StartEDIN, a community inclusive to Edinburgh which is focused on promoting the city’s dynamic tech ecosystem, announced today the creation of EDIMO, an innovative arrangement to reduce barriers for Edinburgh companies to enter the US…
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Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink Comes to a Close
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2015 is Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink. The main focus has been food tourism, as Scotland has undergone a food revolution in recent years and is now becoming known for some amazingly creative dishes. However, here in the US, those people who could not get across the Pond were…
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How to Make Real Scottish Fish and Chips
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Throughout 2015, my favorite St. Louis chef (and fellow Scottish expat) Ally Nisbet has been the face of Scottish food in the US and Canada. Each month, his culinary creations have been featured on Scotland.org and thousands of Americans and Canadians have viewed his videos and tried to bring a…