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2009-01-02 Take on Scottish tradition for New Years

Dating as far as 1604, where it was mentioned in the Elgin Records as "hagmonay," the main part of the festival involves a custom known as "first footing," which starts immediately after midnight. The idea is that the first person to cross the threshold of a friend or neighbor brings with him symbolic gifts to assure the welfare of the home. First, he brings bread, that the house may never know want; a coin, that the house will never be poor; and wine or whiskey, to bring the home joy. Sometimes, the gifts vary, including salt, coal, whiskey and a black bun a sort of rich fruit cake. It is further stipulated that the newcomer should be a man with dark hair probably to differentiate him from the Vikings, who were a constant source of trouble throughout Scottish history.

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2009-01-02 Hogmanay celebrations across Scotland Latest Entertainment News stv. tv

In Aberdeen, Scottish sirens Amy Macdonald and Sandi Thom are taking centre stage. Both appeared in the recent Homecoming advertising campaign, alongside a raft of other Scottish celebrities including Sir Sean Connery and Chris Hoy.

But arguably the hottest ticket in town is to the Concert in the Gardens; with the 40 enclosure passes already sold out. Those lucky owners of the coveted tickets are in for a treat, with performances from big beat legends Groove Armada and Scottish singing sensation Paolo Nutini.

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Across the country the people are making last minute preparations in anticipation of this years Hogmanay. - News stv breaking latest

2009-01-02 Times Higher Education - Pooling hailed as key to Scottish improvement

There are also improvements in library and information management; drama, dance and performing arts; music; business and management; archaeology; and dentistry. Scotland has maintained its traditional strengths in biological sciences, computer science and informatics, agriculture, veterinary science, food science, and clinical and medical research.

In 2001, 10 per cent of Scottish submissions gained the top rating (which was then 5*). This time 15 per cent have won the highest score (compared with 17 per cent across the UK). More than 99. 9 per cent of researchers work in disciplines in which there is at least some "world-leading" (4*) activity.

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2009-01-01 SW Review of the Year - The Scotsman

When it comes to women in business in Scotland, theres no-one quite like the female powerhouse of energy and organisation who is now the key player in the legendary Valvona and Crolla Italian food empire. Mary Contini writes atmospheric books about food, has chronicled her familys struggle to settle in Scotland two generations ago, and most recently went into partnership with Jenners to give a whole new lease of life to the most famous Food Hall in Princes Street. She opened up the windows at last. enabling us all to admire the view while sipping our espresso.

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SW Review of the Year - FROM Hillary Clinton, Carla Bruni and Sarah Brown to Wendy Alexander, Sarah Palin and Madonna Joyce McMillan chooses her leading ladies and femmes fatales of the year just past.

2009-01-01 New Year revellers urged to wrap up warm as temperatures plummet UK news

The AA has advised people travelling over the next few days to pack warm clothing, blankets, food supplies, a torch and a first aid kit. It also urged drivers to check their car battery, with flat batteries being the most common cause of AA callouts.

The lowest temperatures will be seen in Scotland and north-west England down to -5C. If the fog doesnt clear in the Moray Firth (in the Scottish Highlands) daytime temperatures are not likely to get above zero. "

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Forecasters predict UK temperatures will drop as low as -5C, with Scotland likely to be coldest - Weather UK news UK news

2009-01-01 Vegware: An Eco-friendly Solution to Take-Out

VegwareUS manufactures bio-degradable forks, knives and spoons as well as compostable plates, bowls, take-out containers and hot drink cups. Vegware products are made from renewable raw materials such as corn, potato and cassava (a tropical root plant). In addition, the cups, which are Vegwares newest product, are lined with eco-friendly cornstarch instead of the more commonly used plastic lining. This appeals to many consumers as there is ongoing debate over the safety of plastics, especially when used for storing food that is exposed to high temperatures.

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VegwareUS, an offshoot of the Scottish-based company Vegware, will exclusively market Vegware brand eco-friendly restaurant supply products throughout North America. - Vegware vegware us food service fast food cutlery bagasse plastarch

2009-01-01 World Leaders Must Try To Stop The Bloodshed (from The Herald )

Pauline McNeill MSP, Glasgow Kelvin, Convener, Cross-party Group on Palestine; Sandra White MSP, Glasgow; Mohammad Sarwar MP, Glasgow Central; Jamie Hepburn MSP, Central Scotland, Cross-party Group on Human Rights and Civil Liberties; Osama Saeed, Chief Executive, Glasgow, Scottish-Islamic Foundation; Bashir Ahmad MSP; Jim Devine MP, Livingston; Michael Connarty MP, Linlithgow and Falkirk East; Katy Clark MP, North Ayrshire and Arran; Jim Sheridan MP, Paisley and Renfrewshire North; Russell Brown MP, Dumfries and Galloway; Bill Kidd MSP, Glasgow; Angus Robertson MP, Moray, Westminster SNP Leader; Mike Weir MP, Angus; Christina McKelvie MSP, Central Scotland; Joe Fitzpatrick MSP, Dundee West; Jim McGovern MP, Dundee West; Alyn Smith MEP, Scotland; Anas Sarwar, Labour PPC; Trevor Cope and John McHugo, Liberal Democrats Friends of

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2009-01-01 One in three Scots makes green resolution News

Am doing all that except the water thing where I have connected the mains tap to a small generator to power my computers and chargers - that decision was made because there is absolutely no financial incentive to reduce the quantity of water used. I have lived with metered water so I know how much I use but Scottish Waters charging rates offere no incentive - zilch or even a penalty

For information on Scotlands North Sea Oil that will last another 30 years, maybe more as the Scottish Government would only have to serve 5 Million opposed to 60 Million and the rate the oil is extracted could be slowed down and the money it generates used to build a sustainable GREEN ENERGY REVOLUTION IN SCOTLAND.

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One in three Scots makes green resolution - SCOTS are planning to lead greener lives in 2009, a new survey suggests.

2009-01-01 BBC NEWS UK Cold weather to usher in new year

Cold weather to usher in new year

For long journeys, he advised drivers to make sure they were prepared for the worst in cold conditions, and to bring warm clothes and high energy food just in case they got caught up in traffic.

Extreme lows have been forecast for the Scottish Highlands, with a low of minus 7C forecast in Inverness on Wednesday morning.

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Revellers celebrating New Years Eve will have to contend with sub-zero temperatures, forecasters predict. - BBC News BBC News news online world uk international foreign british online service

2009-01-01 New Years honours list: DBEs and CBEs UK news

Chief exec, Scottish Universities Physics Alliance and pres, European Science Foundation. For serv Science.

Formerly Ch exec, Central Science Laboratory, Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Order of the British Empire, Dame (DBE) and Commander (CBE) - New Year honours list Monarchy UK news UK news