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Hiding from Devils: 'Guising' on Halloween
Born in Scotland in the '90s, I always knew this tradition as guising - it wasn't until the Americanization of our culture began in earnest that I heard it called "trick or treating". Less than 500 miles from the Artic Circle (with certain parts of the country closer to the Arctic than London), Scotland is dark and cold October. The nights draw in quickly and seem to hold intent, the air is cold and wet, biting at times, and the smell of decaying leaves and foliage is one I associate with this time of year thanks to the semi-rural nature of the town I grew up in.
By S. A. Crawford4 years ago in FYI
Sir Keir Faces Rishi.
At the moment the Labour party is riding high in the polls. If there was a general election the Conservatives would be all but obliterated. Labour has enjoyed a lead in the polls for some time now. When Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwarteng delivered the mini-budget many saw how unfair it was. It was scrapped apart from the odd detail by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Hunt was brought in by Truss to stabilize the financial markets after Kwarteng was sacked by Truss. When Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister he retained Mr. Hunt as Chancellor. It is thought that Sunak and Hunt will delay any budget statement for now as the two of them discuss it.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in FYI
Princess Theatre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
As I've mentioned previously, I keep a long list of things I'd like to write about. The list is currently over 600 items long, with more added weekly. Because there are so many items, I leave it to a random roll to determine my next topic. Occasionally, the randomness brings about a theme. Last week, we journeyed into Junee, New South Wales, Australia, to visit "Australia's Most Haunted House" over at the Monte Cristo Homestead. This week, we're paying another visit to Australia and its ghosts. This time, in Melbourne, to a place called Princess Theatre.
By J.A. Hernandez4 years ago in FYI
The Best Sports Betting Strategies That Actually Work
Anyone who has picked up a book on sports betting strategy will have read countless pages of advice that can all seem a little bit similar. After all, the best sports betting strategies can often feel like they're almost as much of a crapshoot as the bets themselves. But there is actually so much good information out there if you know where to look. And not just about obscure gambling tips and techniques, but also how to make your sports betting more profitable than ever before. In this article we're going to take a step back and examine the most essential elements of successful sports betting strategy.
By Gilbert G. Dejesus4 years ago in FYI
Original Draft of "The 2010s and beyond"
Below is the complete and original draft of the article titled "The 2010s and beyond" that I wrote for the Michigan Bar Journal as part of a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Michigan Bar Journal. I also wrote the accompanying timeline and the companion article titled "The continuing role of lawyers in today’s ever-changing world." All three pieces were subject to editorial changes, but this piece was subject to the most edits, mostly due to the length of the original draft. Below is my original version.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)4 years ago in FYI
Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure
News of Liz Truss's resignation has prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world, with many editorials focused on the brevity of Truss's time in office and the ongoing political chaos in Britain.
By Stefan Nicholas4 years ago in FYI
Humpback whale swallowed man for 40 seconds, but still survived?
Today, when brushing segments, inadvertently saw a message, a diver in the United States, in the process of normal diving, was surprisingly swallowed by a humpback whale bite. However, surprisingly, 40 seconds later the man was disgusted by the whale spitting out, that the body is not a big deal, had made a lot of people curious, why the whale did not bite him to eat him? Is the whale not eating people?
By Patri Nini4 years ago in FYI
Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of those who have passed away. It is a time for family and friends to come together to remember and honor their loved ones. The holiday is also a time for celebrating life itself.
By diego michel4 years ago in FYI
William I, the Bastard King
This is the second article in a series exploring the life of William I of England. If you have not read the first article, you can find it here. This article follows William's life from the point where King Henry I of France helped him to secure his duchy of Normandy to his marriage.
By Claire Stephen-Walker4 years ago in FYI
