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2. (URGENT) The Holy Ground

   This board was initially set up with the intention of it being a forum for "serious discussion"....politics...and erm....world & current affairs...that kind of thing. From time to time we do end up moving threads over to the Dug Out, so if we do, then don't be offended. I would also remind...

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1. Attack on soldier in Woolwich

   Crazy stuff in London today with a soldier (allegedly) being killed in Woolwich street, strong indications that it was a terrorist attack. ITV footage below show the killers who did not flee the scene but waited until armed police arrived and shot them. Admins feel free to remove if to...

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2. Garcia & Woods Row

   After Garcia's apology for 'fried chickengate' I read that the European Tour top man has had to unreservedly apologise for using the term 'coloured athletes' when doing an interview for Sky http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/22636894 A case of a golf club mentality or just a bloke who isn't up...

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   Yesterday, 09:47 PM

3. guess in the world you are

   how well will you do ? my score was 7312 http://geoguessr.com/

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   Yesterday, 08:05 PM

4. Irvine Welsh book locations

   Hi everyone, Ive got a mate visiting Embra this weekend, and hes a huge irvine welsh book fan. Now i know the majority of the film was filmed in Glasgow, but I was wondering if any of you could reccomend any locations from the actual books about where to take him. I know Leith Walk features...

   Started by Cocaine&Caviar, 22-05-2013 10:50 AM

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   Yesterday, 02:38 PM

5. Nigel Farage in Edinburgh

   http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/may/16/nigel-farage-edinburgh-protesters-van "Nigel yer a bawbag, Nigel yer a bawbag......!"

   Started by hibby rae, 16-05-2013 07:51 PM

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   22-05-2013, 09:12 AM

6. E Cigs

   Any smokers out there turned to these new e cigs? If so what are they like would you recommend them - couple of guys at work have been using them and saying they havent smoked a cigarette since and dont miss them at all - all the reviews of these e cigs say that they are similar to smoking a...

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   20-05-2013, 06:35 PM

7. Mental! Jimmy Savile was friends with Peter Sutcliffe - photo and blog

   http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/tomchiversscience/100184881/when-jimmy-savile-met-peter-sutcliffe/

   Started by Hibbyradge, 13-10-2012 01:19 PM

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   19-05-2013, 12:43 PM

8. make your own gun

   Another great day for the Republic of Texas.:cb. The proud inventor of a gun built from a 3d printer admits that it might be dangerous - "it is a gun after all" but does not feel that this is any reason for him not to publish the blueprint on line:confused:. Now the printer is not cheap - a new one...

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   17-05-2013, 01:24 PM

9. Argentina/Brazil - top tips

   Dear .net travel experts, Me and the missus have been invited to a wedding in Buenos Aires in October, and we are seriously considering a) going and b) obviously making more of a holiday of it than just going over for the wedding. We'll only have - I think - max 2 weeks, so obviously scooting...

   Started by lyonhibs, 14-05-2013 10:34 PM

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   15-05-2013, 03:04 PM

10. Autism - Boy Genius!

    Anyone else catch the story on 14 year old Jacob Barnett on BBC breakfast this morning? Diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome at a very young age, he was told he would never read, be able to tie his shoes or live a normal life as his autism was deemed to be moderate to severe. He was accepted as...

    Started by The Story So Far..., 10-05-2013 06:39 PM

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    14-05-2013, 07:41 PM

11. Anyone visited Islay?

    I'm thinking about visiting Islay for a few days this summer, but I'm not sure about the logistics. I'd love to visit all the distilleries and see the whole Island. Can this be done from a single base or should I move around? Should I sail to Port Ellen or Port Askaig? etc etc (I'm favouring...

    Started by Hibbyradge, 06-05-2013 10:11 PM

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    10-05-2013, 08:41 PM

12. Interest Rates

    Ok I'm no financial guru, however Over the last couple of years the low interest rates has helped us survive as the cost of everything else has increased. However to combat the increase in cost of living they plan to increase the interest rate meaning we pay more again on our mortgages How...

    Started by bighairyfaeleith, 15-02-2011 10:04 PM

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    10-05-2013, 11:30 AM

13. Olympic Sailor Dies in Accident

    BRITISH double Olympic medallist Andrew Simpson died yesterday after his boat capsized off the California coast during a training session for the America’s Cup. Simpson had been sailing on the Artemis Racing catamaran, Sweden’s entry in the race, when the 72ft (22 metre) vessel capsized in San...

    Started by Scouse Hibee, 10-05-2013 11:03 AM

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    10-05-2013, 11:03 AM

14. Car problems...

    There's a few sensible folk on here who know their way around the modern world... A few months back, I bought a brand new motor on PCP. It's since developed an issue which appears to have been a manufacturer's fault as opposed to something I've done to the car - meaning it came with the car. ...

    Started by steakbake, 09-05-2013 11:00 AM

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    10-05-2013, 09:34 AM

15. Scottish Independence

    Support down to 23% in the latest poll (carried out by Prof. Curtice before anyone questions the pollsters) with almost 60% saying that they're worried about the consequences of independence. Have the 'Better Together' campaigners already won? ...

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    09-05-2013, 12:28 PM

16. Any Hibee Fine Diners?

    Any foodies on here who dine in Michelin star restaurants in Edinburgh and/or some of the finer establishments that the Edinburgh food scene has to offer? If so what's your opinions on the ones you have visited, has anyone tried the new Galvin Brasserie in Rutland Street that used to be Henry J...

    Started by Scouse Hibee, 03-05-2013 11:27 PM

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    09-05-2013, 08:06 AM

17. Abducted women escape

    Just watching the news and in Cleveland 3 woman who have been in captivity in a house for 10 years are finally free. Locals say they had reported woman being walked like dogs, tied up naked etc yet only now after 10 years they are free. Absolutely mental, police went to the house previously over...

    Started by frazeHFC, 07-05-2013 06:37 PM

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    07-05-2013, 07:04 PM

18. Pink Martini

    I'm going to see them tomorrow. Anyone else?

    Started by Hibbyradge, 07-05-2013 12:21 AM

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    07-05-2013, 12:21 AM

19. Gary McCourt - Sheriffs Comments

    Well done to Sheriff James Scott for making the point about the cyclist who was killed whilst not wearing a helmet.I fully agree with his sentiments and can't believe the number of cyclists who choose not to consider their own safety by failing to wear a helmet. Whilst agreeing that the...

    Started by Scouse Hibee, 04-05-2013 04:16 PM

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    06-05-2013, 09:46 PM

20. Ex smokers are the worst

    I start with a confession. Although I have not smoked a cigarette in nearly 20 years, I do enjoy one from time to time. It is only later on in the same day when I think to myself: did I really smoke that fag? I don’t remember buying a pack of cigarettes or scrounging one off someone else....

    Started by Hibbyradge, 03-05-2013 10:52 PM

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    05-05-2013, 07:14 PM

21. Amanda Knox - Psychology of a Murderer?

    I can't claim to be any sort of expert in body language or micro-expressions but I recently watched the below video on the BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22363367 Distancing analogies, short rehearsed phrasings, constant repetition of the word "friend" and a persistent...

    Started by The Story So Far..., 01-05-2013 06:42 PM

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    05-05-2013, 03:09 PM

22. Jeff Hanneman Dead

    For those of a thrash metal persuasion, Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman died yesterday. 49 years old.

    Started by DaveF, 03-05-2013 07:15 PM

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    05-05-2013, 11:30 AM

23. BNP candidate in South Shields.

    http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/politics/politics-headlines/lib-dems-beaten-by-bright-orange-and-yellow-fascist-2013050367665 Great stuff again from the Daily Mash. Ironic that she doesn't like people of a different colour.

    Started by hibby rae, 03-05-2013 04:32 PM

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    03-05-2013, 05:40 PM

24. Nurse Training

    What's people's thoughts on making potential nursing students work as care assistants for free before starting training? I think it has had as much thought put into it as their idea about building extensions without planning permission. My feeling is that, apart from demoralising the good...

    Started by Filled Rolls, 23-04-2013 12:19 PM

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    03-05-2013, 09:37 AM

25. Boston bombings

    Two explosions have gone off near the finishing line of the Boston Marathon, which took place today. Apparently they went off inside a nearby hotel. Latest reports are saying that 2 people are dead and at least 22 people are injured.

    Started by FalkirkHibee, 15-04-2013 09:26 PM

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    02-05-2013, 03:57 PM

26. Vaccination

    A few months ago, there was a thread relating to the scare story surrounding the girl who died shortly after having the HPV vaccine. You may recall there was a massive over-reaction about how this vaccine and vaccinations in general were clearly dangerous, with the old canard of "it causes autism,...

    Started by Twa Cairpets, 22-09-2010 04:42 PM

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    01-05-2013, 09:14 PM

27. Mayday

    Avanti popolo comrades. And double time as well. :wink:

    Started by Lucius Apuleius, 01-05-2013 10:29 AM

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    01-05-2013, 12:51 PM

28. Offended by Islam?

    Started by Hibbyradge, 03-04-2013 06:33 PM

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    01-05-2013, 12:25 PM

29. First American athlete to come out as gay

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22341153

    Started by Hibbyradge, 30-04-2013 12:09 AM

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    30-04-2013, 10:06 PM

30. Poll: New Forth Bridge name

    The five shortlisted names are Caledonia Bridge, Firth of Forth Crossing, Queensferry Crossing, Saltire Crossing and St Margaret's Crossing. It's going to a public vote here, but let's see how the Holy Ground aficionados feel about the matter. For me, it's a choice between the Caledonia...

    Started by Hibbyradge, 29-04-2013 01:34 PM

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    30-04-2013, 05:39 PM

31. Food labelling - Too far?

    Store pulls monkey nuts from shelves over 'peanuts warning' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-22308165 This is up there with coffee cups having the "warning - caution hot contents"

    Started by jonty, 26-04-2013 04:20 PM

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    28-04-2013, 07:08 PM

32. Margaret Thatcher has died

    Margaret Thatcher has died, following a stroke. Officially confirmed.

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    27-04-2013, 06:33 PM

33. A History of Syria

    On BBC2 just now, Dan Snow's documentary. Well worth catching on watch again if youre interested in the region.

    Started by hibsbollah, 11-03-2013 09:44 PM

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    26-04-2013, 08:59 PM

34. Anne Williams

    Anne believed in life after death, so hopefully she's with her son now. R.I.P. a woman that fought to the end for justice. She wrote: Kevin Daniel Williams Kevin was a happy 15-year-old who studied hard and loved his football, Kevin had a season ticket and always went to the home games, the...

    Started by WindyMiller, 18-04-2013 07:47 PM

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    25-04-2013, 01:21 PM

35. euro car parks parking fine

    my wife over stayed her welcome in a b&q car park and was issued with a fine from euro car parks. THey demanded that she pay forty pound within 7 days or the fine would rise to 90.......anyway the bottom line is if you recieve a fine from these guys DO NOT PAY......it is not a fine its a...

    Started by CRAZYHIBBY, 23-04-2013 07:25 PM

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    23-04-2013, 07:25 PM

36. Any L&D Practitioners on here?

    It's a long shot, but I'm looking to borrow a book called "Learning and Development Practice by Kathy Beevers and, Andrew Rea".

    Started by Hibbyradge, 23-04-2013 01:54 PM

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    23-04-2013, 01:54 PM

37. Question Tupe help needed

    Hi all im currently in the middle of being tupe'd over to another company and was wondering if anyone out there can help with a question that has risen as I can't find anything on the Internet to help. my ex partner (child's mother) also works for the same firm as myself, we have been...

    Started by Matty_Jack04, 11-04-2013 07:54 PM

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    20-04-2013, 08:40 AM

38. (URGENT) Where can i find one of these in Edinburgh?...

    Looking to get a big block of wood like this for a drinking game tomorrow night. No wiseguys sayin "The woods" please :wink:

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    20-04-2013, 12:25 AM

39. Explosion at Texas Fertiliser Plant

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22195495 Unknown number of people dead and hundreds injured as an explosion rips through a fertiliser plant near Waco causing a retirement home to collapse. Seems like an accident rather than anything insidious but horrific scenes - it looked like a...

    Started by The Story So Far..., 18-04-2013 08:31 AM

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    18-04-2013, 08:02 PM

40. Explosion at Boston Marathon

    mental scenes on sky news just now http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22160691

    Started by Gatecrasher, 15-04-2013 09:26 PM

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    15-04-2013, 09:31 PM