tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:07:26 +0000SunlightParkhead LibraryBritish MonarchyFreedomEast End GlasgowTrashBritish MannersAlex Salmondhaymarket projectAndy MurrayGlobal WarmingPolice StateRights of WomanScotchWhy Kids KillCCTVMargaret MacdonaldSocietyTunnock'sCaramel BarsTownscape Heritage InitiativeHeritageYouthPaintingEarth Building. Sash WindowsCharismatic PoliticianArt NouveauThe Glasgow FourBoxing DayPolishBidGolfVitamin DCapitalismStrikeScottish PopulationTollcross ParkUKPakistanisGlasgow ArchitectureKoïchiro MatsuuraLabourMerchant City Heritage InitiativeStephen MullenNHSUrbanEnglandGordon BrownPatterYobsRespect of HierarchyRoyal InfirmaryShort StoryEarthquakeGangFrances MacdonaldEnglish LanguageDewar's WhiskeyGlaswegian1790flower of scotlandScottish built environmentScotlandPolandSalesAndrew CarnegiePayCouncilTrumpLotMidgesUnion JackFish and ChipsLoch lomondIbroxObamaMoneyPhenomenalDriving UKDavid FrostAdvertShunsuke NakamuraFolkSECCEdinburghTouristGlasgow StyleBeing ScottishEconomyReferendumGazaMansion HouseIRN-BRUOld Firm 2008ScottishBurberryFootballBBCRoger FedererNational Trust for ScotlandCherry BlossomSNPIndustrialASBOUS Openrichard murphyCasinowhat makes the british proudscotland the braveBritishVennegoor of HesselinkGoogle Street ViewAsthmaBlog Action DayRangers V CelticDrinkingParkJacques ChiracRafael NadalRevolutionGlasgow GreenMercantile PastScottish IndependenceCelticRangersColdProtestWilliam BeardmoreNedsStrawberriesurban designLiz DavidsonGlasgowMulticultural BritainRobert BurnsBuryRussiaWHOCaltongate projectGlasgow Farewell TributeEducationIrn BruUrban ImageNHS Parking ChargesGoogle MapsArchitectureClydeBirdsAl GoreIFRudyard KiplingDavid MilibandBreakfastDoors Open Day Festival GlasgowDispatchesMeltdownTenementsBig BrotherJames Robert Rhind.HoodieHotelShoppingFoodCity Heritage TrustStephenWeatherAnneBilly ConnollyScottish songShakespeareSpringEurovision Dance 2008Tea CakesInteriorRechterParkhead ForgeMiddle EastUEFA Final 2008DaffodilsAirlines BustJames Herbert McNairComedianRicketsallan murrayBigotryMcVitiesCultureHigh FlatsArtPovertyManchesterunescoCharles Rennie MackintoshBlatherBritainTom MortonDoulton FountainStupidityJohn Atkinson Grimshawnational anthemGlasgow is Scotland's largest city; it is vibrant, colourful, intriguing and largely misunderstood; this blog is an attempt at understanding it.http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Lass)Blogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-6837393593611612558Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:16:00 +00002009-01-06T13:17:12.523-08:00GazaProtestGlasgowDie in in Buchanan StreetDie in in Buchanan StreetDie in in Buchanan StreetDie in in Buchanan StreetDie in in Buchanan StreetDie in in Buchanan StreetDie in in Buchanan StreetDie in in Buchanan Streethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/_kIG-cY3V_8/glasgow-supports-people-of-gaza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)1http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2009/01/glasgow-supports-people-of-gaza.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-1782808569423123097Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:40:00 +00002008-12-26T06:41:02.578-08:00Glasgow Farewell TributeWhen you leave behind a part of your life…Images and faces…Screams and laughters… and sometimes tears;The roads become memories, and all the non-living things become alive.And somehow, when you leave and it's late for goodbyes, you cherish the unforgettable flicks that play in your mind.These are the best days. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/EbMQl2L7fAE/farewell-glasgow_6025.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/12/farewell-glasgow_6025.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-875809686173177091Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:07:00 +00002008-10-15T09:42:03.628-07:00PovertyBlog Action DayEast End GlasgowWhen I've decided to take part in Blog Action Day, especially with its POVERTY theme this year, I knew this post is not going to be about Africa, or poverty in the developing world; this post is going to be about the East End of Glasgow. It is hard to wake-up in the East End of Glasgow to a harsh and shocking reality; where in the great nation of Britain and the free lands of Western Europe lies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/lGX_EQe7gK0/blog-action-day-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/10/blog-action-day-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-5597512685343392226Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-26T06:32:36.987-07:00Gordon BrownDavid MilibandObamaLabourCharismatic PoliticianAs Labour was struggling to maintain its vision of fairness in Britain at the Labour Party Conference last Monday, Its rather “unpopular” PM Gordon Brown reached out to the crowds by refraining from being too “serious” and getting more up close and personal by engaging anecdotes about his childhood, his wife and children.But the crack in the Labour Party from within was felt throughout the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/wfpnIoUe8IQ/new-face-of-politics-expert-vs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-face-of-politics-expert-vs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-1850240822763105813Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-18T23:54:37.976-07:00Google Street ViewEdinburghGoogle MapsAs Google Street View is invading the UK, and more specifically Scotland, the Scotsman reports that the Google camera operatives have come under fire amid claims they are invading privacy by photographing everything in sight. But it seems those behind the Google Streetmap project are less than keen on being pictured themselves, apparently fearing reprisals from angry locals. And for those who donhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/aknS-jw03jA/snap-snooper-in-edinburgh-with-google.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)3http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/snap-snooper-in-edinburgh-with-google.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-7876802168835172913Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-17T23:00:04.885-07:00Tom MortonDoulton FountainEarth Building. Sash WindowsDoors Open Day Festival GlasgowYesterday’s central-city events celebrated the art of conservation and preservation with regards to Scottish materials, traditional skills, their history and current status. The series of lectures which took place at St. Andrews in the square newly renovated building, tackled the conservation of Scottish traditional materials and skills by top Scottish conservation experts.Tom Morton of ARC http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/f-YtaS-D4BE/open-doors-festival-diary-part-deux.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/open-doors-festival-diary-part-deux.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-7745804977148180089Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-16T22:30:18.826-07:00Merchant City Heritage InitiativeLiz DavidsonStephen MullenDoors Open Day Festival GlasgowMercantile PastCity Heritage TrustThis fantastic event is Glasgow's way of celebrating its buildings, its streets, its parks and its people. From Monday, September 15th to Friday 19th the festival hosts walks, talks, seminars, and exhibitions. Then, on the weekend from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon more than 135 extraordinary buildings to visit are opened for free for the public to go visit and snoop around.Some of the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/aFD3NF8Tnxk/glasgow-celebrates-its-built-heritage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/glasgow-celebrates-its-built-heritage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-6544382796293434103Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-13T15:49:12.245-07:00ScotlandNational Trust for ScotlandAirlines BustSNPEconomyNHS Parking ChargesThere seems to be non tougher times than this for economy conscious Scots; with the soaring oil prices every thing seems to swing in the wrong direction. As waves of economical wallops rock the boat, political shackles struggle in keeping the balance!As some of Scottish Airline and travel companies went bust in the past few months - thanks to the record oil prices - 30 more are expected to go http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/XSkdTOHpygI/tough-economy-times-farewells-to-budget.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)2http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/tough-economy-times-farewells-to-budget.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-8585574258170588977Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-09T19:30:17.101-07:00ScotlandRoger FedererEnglandUS OpenRafael NadalAndy MurrayBigotryLook at this face :) Alas, Andy Murray (21) was defeated by the Swiss Roger Federer (27) last night at the US Open tennis tournament finale that took place in New York, only a day after defeating world number one Rafael Nadal, and surprising millions of people who watched his game. Surely, by getting this far Andy Murray has acquired himself a place on the world’s top four table, alongside Nadal,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/RHar7eRrmk0/will-english-and-scottish-people-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/will-english-and-scottish-people-ever.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-6053764234835860241Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-08T02:19:31.229-07:00PolandScottish PopulationPolishSECCEurovision Dance 2008GlasgowRussiaPakistanisPoland has won the 2008 Eurovision dance contest last night - the second dance contest which took place at the SECC in Glasgow - as millions of viewers from 21 countries across Europe tuned to watch the 14 couples dance and compete to win. The Polish dancers Marcin Mroczek and Edyta Herbus were the couple that held the trophy, while Russia and Ukraine finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.Prior to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/4H1Pv1YeXxw/polish-are-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)1http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/polish-are-coming.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-5149030998141295423Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-05T05:08:37.207-07:00FolkStephenAnneNedsShort StoryGlasgowSome call him a “ned”, but he’s not offended. Some in his street call him a “muppet”, but his real name is Stephen; his girlfriend’s name is Gemma, he’s got a wee boy with Gemma, but he thinks that its not his, and so does Gemma, although wee Ryan still calls him daddy.Stephen lives with his Gran Anne, she still watches him although he’s 18. His mum can’t be bothered with him any more. He’s neverhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/cweescYJnPk/wee-glaswegian-tale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)2http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/wee-glaswegian-tale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-3546771877148346246Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-09-02T07:53:53.998-07:00Edinburghrichard murphyArchitectureKoïchiro Matsuuraurban designScottish built environmentunescoHeritageCaltongate projectallan murrayhaymarket projectWhile the Scots are struggling hard in attempting to rescue their political freedom from its virtual reality, or in trying to have the last say on their political destiny - it seems that they still to claim many of decision making and control privileges as well. It looks like the course of true freedom will never run smooth for Scotland. Sadly, major developmental schemes in Edinburgh were calledhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/Qhjf_i7Oxa4/scottish-built-heritage-who-has-last.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)5http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/09/scottish-built-heritage-who-has-last.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-7622947517136278835Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-08-26T07:16:12.597-07:00ScotlandSNPScottish IndependenceFreedomReferendumApparently, not too many Scots are keen on getting their independence and celebrating a free Scotland! While discussing (referendum) with many of my Scottish friends; it seems that the debatable subject – if not disregarded by many apathetics – is laughed at, discouraged or strongly opposed! The argument for those who are totally against a Scottish referendum is mainly in the form of an attack http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/-YHSZaNodw4/scottish-independence-matter-of-england.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)5http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/08/scottish-independence-matter-of-england.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-1042331986022715465Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-08-20T07:04:39.119-07:00CouncilStrikeSNPLabourPayAlex SalmondEducation"Thousands of council workers today took part in a one-day strike, causing disruption to schools, rubbish collections and ferry services.Up to 200,000 local authority employees across Scotland were expected to take part in the 24-hour walk-out. The dispute, over a 2.5% pay offer, left schools closed, bins left unemptied, day care and sports centres shut, and libraries closed."[source]While pay ishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/pBSbkY5oigE/glasgows-strike-is-actually-labours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/08/glasgows-strike-is-actually-labours.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-7140327417753282879Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-08-16T02:44:58.979-07:00Parkhead LibraryMansion HouseTollcross ParkWilliam BeardmoreAndrew CarnegieJames Robert Rhind.Townscape Heritage InitiativeParkhead ForgeEast End GlasgowIn July 2005, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) approved a £1.4 million grant to conserve and regenerate Parkhead Cross. The HLF grant is part of a £4 million funding package for the Cross, which includes money from Glasgow City Council and Scottish Enterprise Glasgow.The Parkhead Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is a grants programme aimed at regenerating the historic heart of Parkhead. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/GCbd9FzUEUM/glasgows-east-end-tourist-gems-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/06/glasgows-east-end-tourist-gems-2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-3747175500292679394Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-08-13T15:18:49.094-07:00Revolution1790Robert BurnsRights of WomanBurns documented the Scottish transitional society of 1792, when he portrayed how the women should be treated and respected in his famous poem (The Rights of a Woman); although mainly addressed to male recipients. It should convey some of his deep admiration for women and their rights against the shadows of the revolutions in Europe and the state of chaos that changed monarchies and states, womenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/IWqhQJB1hUs/robert-burns-and-rights-of-women.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/08/robert-burns-and-rights-of-women.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-6361616351870369337Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-08-13T14:30:33.270-07:00IndustrialIRN-BRUScottishCaramel BarsDewar's WhiskeyTea CakesTunnock'sTouristMcVitiesHeritageScotchEast End GlasgowThere are no more than 5 miles stretch between Parkhead and Uddington, and yet this part of the east end of Glasgow is home to some Scottish world-famous-enterprises. Some are more than 150 years old.While the east end of the city is stereotyped as the home of neds, Billy Boy sectarianism and some of the worst deteriorating housing schemes in Europe. It is without a doubt rich in its history, andhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/aTxLyIVkB5I/glasgows-east-end-tourist-gems-scottish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/08/glasgows-east-end-tourist-gems-scottish.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-1378731817164262336Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:09:00 +00002008-07-14T14:25:58.314-07:00national anthemLoch lomondScottish songflower of scotlandscotland the braveThe two most popular Scottish songs you'd most likely hear at sport ceremonies and other local or international events to represent the national anthem of Scotland; are "Flower of Scotland" and "Scotland the Brave", a new version of which can be found here. Although there are so many other patriotic Scottish songs; like "Loch Lomond" for example, but the media apparently, tries to cut down on thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/cc2_mr02rbs/true-song-of-scotland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/06/true-song-of-scotland.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-4207846400881590141Wed, 28 May 2008 18:42:00 +00002008-08-15T08:38:16.611-07:00ScotlandPhenomenalIrn BruIFRudyard KiplingBeing ScottishAdvertI've never felt patriotically passionate about Scotland before; but having lived here for almost four years now, I can say that I was really moved by the latest Irn- Bru advert.It really sums so many things about Glasgow. Real cracker this one!Ofcourse the lyrics to this advert is just a spoof of the original poem "IF" by Rudayrd Kipling - the famous English poet- here are the full verses:IF you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/0Ojrr2aIj5Y/irn-bru-if.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/05/irn-bru-if.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-2827291336042046172Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-05-17T12:46:32.883-07:00ManchesterIbroxUEFA Final 2008Rangershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/6uaXjiSecc0/uefa-cup-final-rangers-vs-zenits-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)1http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/05/uefa-cup-final-rangers-vs-zenits-what.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-3307895883044356766Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-05-09T15:41:04.121-07:00Rangers V CelticVennegoor of HesselinkShunsuke NakamuraOld Firm 2008Rangers fans Vs Celtic Fans… Protestants Vs Catholics…Blue Vs Green… West Vs East… Ibrox Vs Parkhead…all Glaswegian; all very Scottish, very local…It was all in the city for the love of the game? Or the hatred of the other??!Very disturbing banners were carried and posted by the fans in Parkhead. Celtic won the game. But, ironically, the two players who scored the two goals for Celtic amid the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/HvvSGcLhT0A/old-firm-game-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/05/old-firm-game-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-1619520396831042764Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-05-17T06:02:19.505-07:00MidgesStrawberriesCherry BlossomSpringGlasgowDaffodilsThe four very likely items to see in Glasgow spring:1- Midges2- Scottish Strawberries3- Daffodils4- Cherry Blossomhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/q_hP4uDxlpg/glasgow-spring-must-haves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/05/glasgow-spring-must-haves.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-2936053823620511521Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 +00002008-08-21T13:10:33.191-07:00BritainEarthquakeGlobal WarmingAl GoreRechterBritain was shaken by a huge earth tremor at 12.56am yesterday morning. Apparently, this is the first earthquake to hit Britain since 1984. The epicentre of the tremor, measured 5.3 on the Richter scale according to the British Geological Survey, was centred on the village of Holton cum Beckering, about 15 miles northeast of Lincoln. Luckily, no injuries were reported.Some disturbing news for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/jeAohwfMVHM/earthquake-shakes-britain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/02/earthquake-shakes-britain.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-4683642839783998437Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:55:00 +00002008-02-05T00:02:10.069-08:00BurberryASBOWhy Kids KillStupidityNedsDispatchesGlasgowYouthGangWhen I first arrived in Glasgow I used to watch the Glaswegian youth naively and marvel on how fashion-conscious they really were. The trendiest tracksuits; the Burberry caps; the expensive trainers…etc. Never had it occurred to me that their costumes would be indications of any gang memberships. I had never heard the word Ned or Chav before. For me, they were just a bunch of cool teenagers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/s155xPrlDr4/glasgow-neds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/02/glasgow-neds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528563449836273191.post-2727850330087565204Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +00002008-08-22T01:24:58.157-07:00BritainSocietyYobsDrinkingTrashCultureMeltdownOne wonders; is it the social meltdown of the privileged British society, or is it just the new digital age phenomena, explicit amongst the young and most susceptible. Either way it is agonizing Britain today, and producing a rallying cry for politicians in the law and order debate.Symptoms-Binge drinking-Drug use-Smoking fags and Joints-Stupidity-Acting against intelligence and responsible http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jhpo/~3/gbtPO0gCvmU/yob-culture-in-britain-facts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lass)0http://understandingglasgow.blogspot.com/2008/08/yob-culture-in-britain-facts.html