Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...
Travel broadens the mind. At least that’s what they say. And with the holidays approaching, one’s mind inevitably turns to travel. For many, this means the annual pilgrimage home for big, turkey-laced family gatherings. For others, as witnessed by the film Four Christmases, others take...
Cryptid is the official name for semi-mythical beasts, the sasquatches and swampmen of the world. The kind of critter that your uncle saw during a mescalin bender back in '68, and has never shut up about. Some of them are awesome figures of myth and legend, designed to scare little children at...
A small claims court handles minor cases that involve small claims only. Although it can perform other judicial functions, it has limited functions when it comes to handling civil cases involving private law practitioners. Around the world, small claims courts exist in the U.S., Australia, Canada,...
Originating from Scotland, the breed was once known by names as the Scotch Greyhound, the Rough Greyhound and the Highland Deerhound. They used to be recognized as the royal dog of Scotland. However, because of strict ownership rules and with the invention of guns that can be used for hunting, the...
Brain scan issue leads experts to ethical debate in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday, June 7, 2010. Researchers have determined that brain scans, already utilized in U.S. death row trials, could potentially be used to exploit people's thoughts and preferences. Delegates, neuroscientists,...
In many countries, the government is apportioned according to the level and locality it serves. For example, the state government level serves all those within its state boundaries vis-à-vis the federal government level, which serves all those within the boundaries of the federal government....
After the unheard of release of a Libyan terrorist I too will be boycotting Scotland and dreaming I was on the pristine hills of Ireland instead. I seriously can't believe any sane government would release/pardon someone even if they have potentially terminal cancer especially after only serving...
Recognized as one of the most intelligent and multi-talented dog breeds, the Border Collie is a descendant from dogs used by Vikings to herd reindeer and the old British droving breeds. Originating from Northumberland along the borders of Scotland and England, it was originally called the “Scotch...
Claimed as one of the oldest terrier breeds in Great Britain, the Border Terrier originated from the Cheviot Hills near the border of Scotland and Great Britain. It is related to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Bedlington Terrier by ancestry. It is a rather small dog, standing between 11 to 16...
