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With Pipes A-ringing and Kilts A-swinging!
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By Dr. Jim McLaren, SLSG Chairman. Photos by Janey Brewen. Late September brought another exciting and enjoyable Scottish Games in Forest Park, our 10th annual. The crowd was even larger than last year, and attendees were treated to a host of super events. Ed Miller (best folk revival performer in…
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Dunrobin Author Macfarlane Featured in Top Scottish Newspaper
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Being a publisher and an author, I have the privilege of helping other authors tell their story. One such story is that of fellow Scottish immigrant to the US, David Macfarlane. David’s story is powerful. It is impressive. It is inspirational. It is heart wrenching. It is moving. It is the story…
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Why Should a Company Care About Social Media?
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Social media is everywhere, in many forms. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogs, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr and on and on, with new creations coming along quite often. And people are usually exposed to more than one social media channel, even if they don’t know it. For example, you may be on…
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Attending the BSR Conference
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I’m not quite sure how to describe the experience of being in the company of about 1,000 people from around the world who are recognized as leaders in sustainability and corporate social responsibility both in the business world and in the world of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Amazing, exciting and inspiring…
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Building Bridges Between Nations
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Any day you get to spend in the company of heroes is a good day. Back in March, I had the honor of spending time with heroes from 48 nations. The Naval Command College was launched by the US Navy in 1953, with a vision is to foster knowledge, friendship,…
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St. Louis Diamond Jubilee Celebration Huge Success, Raises Funds for Charity; Buckingham Palace Takes Note
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2012 marks 60 years on the throne for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and St. Louis celebrated this landmark occasion for the worldwide British community with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Lunch at the London Tea Room. The event was attended by more than 200 people, and raised more than $1,300 in…
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Local STL TV Celeb Trained as British Town Crier
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Back when we threw a big party in downtown St. Louis to celebrate Her Majesty’s 60 years on the throne, we had a wee bit of fun with Tim Ezell, a local TV celebrity who is always so much fun to be on air with. Enjoy! And, here’s an earlier…
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Dunrobin Releases Story of a Scottish Lad’s Journey to the White House
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David T. Macfarlane is a Scotsman. He is an American. He is a chef. He is a veteran. And his story, “Ginger,” just released from Dunrobin Publishing, is a story of abuse, hardship, hard work, passion and never taking no for an answer. “Ginger is a boy who never gave…