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Under The Surface Of The American Dream

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: PC Pro I shaved! Boy, was it good. The floor of my office was covered in a scattering of hair clumps as my clippers took the growth from my skull and face in one easy swipe. It felt so … Continue reading →

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English For A Day

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: The Mirror England got a taste of what it’s like to be Scottish yesterday: dramatic failure after a bunch of promises about what might and should have been. Yes, England failed in the most Scottish of ways; they inflated … Continue reading →

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Bachelor Boy

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: SELL Yesterday morning was all about one thing: the ticket launch for this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival. As you can see if you scroll down to yesterday’s post, I got all the tickets I was looking for. Will Self … Continue reading →

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Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 2

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: David Goehring I’ve decided what I’ll submit to the Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust’s programme for reading slots at this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival. I wanted it to be something punchy, engaging and would prove a good advert. … Continue reading →

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Reasons To Be Cheerful

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Elegant Chic Yesterday was the 14th anniversary of my first ever Madness gig at a London venue. I’d seen them before by then, but travelling to London to see the Magnificent 7 on their home turf is like going … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh’s Shame Part 2

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: BBC Margo Macdonald is at it again. She’s talking sense when all around her are going mad. Again. She’s the first MSP to come out with a case for scrapping the Edinburgh Trams farce altogether, citing the council’s plans … Continue reading →

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Creative Suspicions

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Green Office I had a surprise day off work yesterday when I had to call in for some time so I could look after a sick family member. My doctor’s duties were called on until mid-afternoon, which meant I … Continue reading →

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