Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Great News From Scotland
Scotland is one of my most favorite places on the planet -- maybe even more than Russia. I could wax eloquent for long periods about that wonderful land. It may be the place were our concept of freedom originated, and it is just easy on the eye, truly lovely. Thus I was happy to hear of good news from that land in a couple of stories.
The first story concerns concerns Scottish monks and a possible aid for dieters.
The Scots have a grand warrior history. Their ancestors held off the Roman Legion, and they have fought valiantly for the United Kingdom for centuries. Now some of them our participating in our military too. From the DoD via Blackfive
The first story concerns concerns Scottish monks and a possible aid for dieters.
A herbal remedy developed by Scottish medieval monks could be turned into a new dieting pill.As long as each tiny tuber does not contain 2000 calories, sounds wonderful.
The monks of Soutra Aisle, just south of Edinburgh, used the bitter vetch plant as a means of suppressing hunger....
...Dr Moffat said: "These tiny tubers are eaten two or three at a time. Chewed, they taste of leathery liquorice.
"Quite simply, according to all the reports we've compiled, around 300, people forget to eat and drink.
The Scots have a grand warrior history. Their ancestors held off the Roman Legion, and they have fought valiantly for the United Kingdom for centuries. Now some of them our participating in our military too. From the DoD via Blackfive
Turner, 29, originally from Glenrothes, Scotland, is a medic attached to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment. He has been a pillar of dependability for the battalion since it began combat operations in eastern Afghanistan in mid-July.Everytime I read about foreign born and foreign nationals serving in our military, I am reminded about how great our nation must be when others wish to serve it so. That feeling is doubled when they come from a nation like Scotland, from where they have little to gain by coming here.
