Skye Sweetnam - Extra holiday for St Andrew's Day 'would cost Scots economy 134m'

Extra holiday for St Andrew's Day 'would cost Scots economy 134m'
TAKING an extra day off work to celebrate Scotland's patron saint would cost the economy as much as 134 million, according to a new study.
Source: news.scotsman.com

DVD Review: Barbie Diaries
For starters, I don't normally watch Barbie movies. This movie seriously damaged my testosterone levels, anyways. Have you ever seen Mean Girls ? Well if you have, imagine it animated, watered down, and featuring Barbie. Barbie and her pals are ready for a brand new school year. Barbie has some high hopes for this year such as being in a band and being the school TV station anchor. Her
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First-hour free trial may be extended
Launceston City Council may again decide to extend the city's first-hour free parking trial despite it continuing to operate at a loss of about $1000 a day.
Source: www.examiner.com.au

State could be up for $1m Gorge compo bill Wriedt seeking urgent advice over property
The State Government could face a compensation bill of more than $1 million if it stops a controversial house being built within view of Launceston's Cataract Gorge.
Source: www.examiner.com.au

Engagement Announcements
Brooke Erickson and Ryan Jordan, both of Minneapolis, plan to be married Saturday in St. Thomas Chapel in St. Paul. Her parents are Roger and Bonnie Erickson of Austin, Minn. His parents are Bill and Gloria Jordan of Silver Bay.
Source: www.duluthsuperior.com

Decision in Gorge row deferred Council to await heritage ruling
The Launceston City Council discussed a controversial Gorge house development in closed council yesterday despite not having a statutory requirement to do so.
Source: www.examiner.com.au

Sidewinders rally in fifth to win 16-14
This weekend's games at Lykins Park varied from blowouts to down-to-the-wires, like the Sidewinders' rally from a 13-1 deficit in the bottom of the fifth inning to win 16-14 over the Bats in Minor League.
Source: www.winchestersun.com

Down-to-the-wire games played at Lykins park
Last night and this weekend, Lykins Park hosted some down-to-the-wire baseball action.
Source: www.winchestersun.com