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Momentum building for Yes vote after Darling crumbles in debate with Alex Salmond on Scottish independence

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 26, 2014 - 7:13pm

A depressed London based media is desperately trying to salvage something after the remarkable performance by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond in the televised debate with pro-union Alistair Darling. Opinion polls show a huge 71% to 29% majority believe that Alex Salmond scored a victory over Alistair Darling in the debate. It’s certainly not difficult to see why. Darling was reduced to a stuttering, finger pointing wreck as he failed repeatedly to answer questions or make any positive case whatsoever for keeping Scotland within the United Kingdom.

Darling of the English establishment trounced by Salmond in Scottish independence debate

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 26, 2014 - 12:08pm

The remarkable performance by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond in the UK televised debate with pro-union Alistair Darling on Scottish independence has boosted the YES campaign in favour of Scottish independence. Opinion polls show a huge majority believe that Alex Salmond scored a massive victory over the lack lustre performance by Alistair Darling.

French Economic Crisis Demonstrates the need for Independent Brittany

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on August 26, 2014 - 11:43am

The French Government under failing and desperately unpopular President François Hollande staggers from crisis to crisis. This French government presides over a failing economy of unemployment and no economic growth. Now Hollande has dismissed his entire cabinet as the French economic crisis deepens. Imagine an independent Brittany that would now be thriving without the incompetent French state on its back!

Credit Suisse report - The Success of Small Countries. Independent Scotland would rank higher than rUK

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 25, 2014 - 3:00pm

According to a report by international finance company Credit Suisse an independent Scotland would rank higher on the Human Development Index (HDI). That is the case even without oil. The Human Index Statistic is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education and income and the Credit Suisse report ‘The Success of Small Countries’ concluded that on these key areas Scotland would rank higher than rUK (rest of the United Kingdom). It states that smaller nations "have been amongst the economic success stories of the past 20 years".

Demand For Irish Language Primary Schooling Prompts Calls For Increased Capacity – Demand for Placements Oversubscribed by 20%

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on August 25, 2014 - 1:31pm

The website Herald.ie is reporting that demand for placement in Gaelic medium primary schools is overtaking capacity which has led to calls for an increase in the number of Irish language primary schools. Reporting that over 5,000 primary schoolchildren will be starting the current term in the junior infant’s level; the article quotes a spokesman for the Irish Language Schools organisation stating that waiting lists for Irish Medium Schools at the primary level are 20% oversubscribed.

European migrants need to vote Yes to independence to secure Scotland’s EU membership

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 23, 2014 - 5:03pm

The pro-independence campaign is calling on European Union migrants in Scotland to vote Yes in the referendum. As pointed out by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking at a Polish for Yes meeting:

 "With the Westminster parties dancing to Ukip's anti-European tune, Scotland faces the very real prospect of being ripped out of the EU against our will in the event of a No vote.

Speeideilys ec carnival ny varriaght hymbolagh son Yn Çheshaght Goal Twoaie

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 23, 2014 - 2:29pm

Naight  - Radio Vannin website

“Ta lught Sheshaght Goal Twoaie Vannin gra dy vel ee er jeet er e toshiaght dy mie sy chied vlein eck, as ee cur roish y theay cooishyn va slane follit keayrt dy row syn Ellan.

Ta Sheshaght Goal Twoaie Vannin er jaglym cooidjagh paart dy phossanyn LDGT fo un ennym, as y vee shoh çheet nee ee cummal e chied daunse-moyrn.

Nee yn daunse shoh ardeailley jeh goll er e toshiaght yn çheshaght, as ee jeeraghey twoaieaght er cooishyn ta cur eddin rish co-phobbleyn syn Ellan ta lesbeeagh, gay, daa-cheintyssagh as tessen-cheintyssagh.

Isle of Man: Racing in the Manx Grand Prix - A Dream Come True for Manx Girl Ali Foster

Submitted by Valerie Caine on August 22, 2014 - 10:45pm

Local girl, Ali Foster, will be lining up on the grid in the Newcomers B Class and Supertwin races at this year's Manx Grand Prix, with the realisation that she will finally be fulfilling a lifetime's ambition to race on the TT course.

Originally from Douglas, but now living in Foxdale, Alison comes from a family who've long been involved with motorcycle racing, including her cousins David and Decca Kelly, former winners at the Manx Grand Prix.

Voting Yes to Scottish Independence will protect pensions

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 22, 2014 - 12:06pm
As reported on newsnet scotland Scottish Deputy First Minister has condemned UK Conservative Party plans, backed by Labour that would see cuts to payments for pensioners across Scotland. Attacking plans to accelerate the pension age to 67 and abolish savings credit the Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon said: 

Isle of Man: Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2014

Submitted by Valerie Caine on August 21, 2014 - 4:08pm

Despite on-going road works and changeable weather conditions, crowds flocked to the Royal Manx Agricultural Show, held at Knockaloe Farm in Patrick, for an extensive programme of events over two days.

With its friendly atmosphere and family based activities, there was something for everyone, together with a wide range of eateries to suit all tastes and lots of interesting ideas for those seeking new hobbies or pastimes.

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