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FESTIVAL FUN?
The festival is great and fun and there's tons to do and see. But why do there have to be so many people?! It now takes forty minutes to walk down the Royal Mile and yOu come out With 20 flyers in yOur hands and belieVing that some comedy show really is the funniest thing ever to be seen! Love it. (PS. Reginald D Hunter is amazmg!)
Michelle Obayda
Glasgow
A QUESTION OF HATS
Pork pies. boaters, trilbies. and even a sombrero in a folk bar. Maybe I should have a Festival hat. My brother bought me a hat, but it has orange felt antennae, so I'm not sure it would make me look like a thesp. My shamefully naked head thus identifies me as one having nothing to do with the Festival. But this is my town so I don't mind. I've never liked wearing hats anyway.
Kathryn Dawson
Edinburgh
SMEAGLE-TENT
The sounds of the big band drifted through the windows of the fourth floor nurses appointment waiting room. I think people would be happier if it was always like this. with the opportunity to gaze upon a very large purple udder and not worry about having to go to the doctor. Another thing,
The List,
what does ‘spiegel' mean? I can't disassooate the word from Lord of the Rings.
Everybody else calls it smeagle
anyway. How many of us did German at school?
Harriet Forrest
By email
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Re: Discomfort Food (554/555)
Referring to the book The Omnivore 's Dilemma. Barry Shelby writes that our brain
size should guide us towards a
suitable diet — and yet ‘the conundrum that humans face is profound.‘
He also writes about the potential health dangers to cows. and to the peOple who eat them, if cows are fed an unnatural diet. In spite of our supposed intelligence, it seems many still haven't
cottoned on to the fact that we
are not. by nature. omnivores. so there is no conundrum.
If cows are fed a natural diet.
the meat they provide is still bad for us. as animal flesh is not a natural diet for humans.
Even the choice of words used
to describe this diet is telling, referring to 'corn-fed rather than grass-fed beef' (sic) and ‘a farmer who raised it' (ie beef). as if not even recognising that beef has come from a once living, breathing animal. Beef isn't fed; it's the end product! Sandra Bussel
Edinburgh
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CORRECTIONS
Tongue twisters
In the rush to produce last week's issue. we omitted to mention that the conversation between erine Welsh and Will Self was brilliantly faCilitated. recorded. transcribed and edited by Ruth Hedges. The full version of the interview is online at www.list.co.uk.
True West review
The glowing review in last week's issue of the Sam Shepherd play True West was marred by an accidental reversal of names. The phrase should
have read: beautifully acted b). Tom Stade. his performance is intensely exhausting. while Phil Nichol's geek—o-matic couterpait adds colour to the dreary world they occupy." Apologies, Tom and Phil. Sophie Woolley
Irvine Welsh strongly recommended his friend Sophie Woolley's play When to Run last week. but we didn't tell you where yOu could see it. So here are the details: C Central, 0870 701 5105. until 28 Aug. 3.20pm, $28.50 ($7.50).
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Tanya Hubbard By email
WILL RECEI
CEASEFIRE CAMPAIGN
As the awful civilian death toll rises above 1000 in Lebanon and Israel, people around the world are seeking a place to voice their frustration and concern. Over the last 4 days. 200,000 people from 148 countries have signed the ceasefire petition. This pressure is working. The global outcry over this crisis has pushed the Ambassadors to the UN Security Council to work around the clock to achieve an immediate ceasefire. Whatever your views on where blame lies for this
fruitless bloodshed. These are not anonymous strangers but
this horror any more than you or I. Please put cynicism to the side and sign it at
THE LETTER OF THE ISSUE
SPICED CARIBBEAN RUM
STRONG BUT GOES DOWN SMOOTH
ion to call for an end to the
ds who do not deserve to face
- what if it did actually
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What YOU Piping Live! Celtic Piping Evening Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Thu 10 Aug
Amy Student
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2 THE LIST 17—24 Aug 2006
It was amazing. I prefer the Scottish pipers . though - the Bulgarian band waSn't really my .‘ I cup of tea.
Lee and Kirsten Students
We came to see a mate in the Shotts
and Dykehead band. Lots of people are here for the traditional stuff, but it's good to hear all the different styles. It's all about attracting bands from all over the world.
Erik
Engineer
I enjoyed the Spanish band (Tejedor) - it was more fun with many different instruments and singing as well.
Bernd
Cabinet-maker
It was a great concert — the second half was better for me. I play the pipes so it was good to hear lots of different ways of playing them.
Stefanie and Claire
Graduate musicians
We really enjoyed it - the foreign music was very different and an interesting interpretation. It has been really entertaining and there is a great atmosphere. A real ear opener!
EVENTS GUIDE
CONTRIBUTORS Publisher 8 General Editor
Robin Hodde
EDITORIAL
Editor Nick Bailey
Deputy Editor Mail Robertson Subeditor Allan Radcliffe Research Manager
Julie Graham
Research Henry Northmore ICliibs folli Rock 8 Jazz). Rachael Street IAround lown. Dance. lheatre Visual Art). Robin Lee IComedy), Julie Graham «Books Classical, lilrn& Kids). Susanne Black iRest of Scotland. film)
Editorial Intern
Kitty Hudson, Peter Simpson
SALES & MARKETING Advertising Sales Manager Rachel Shields
Senior Media Sales Executive Brigid Kennedy
Media Sales Executives Richie Meldrum, Claire Dewar Media Sales Support Maxine Cadzow
Promotions IIanager
Sheri TrierS
Promotions Assistant Madeleine Smith
Circulation Executive
Dayld McNish
PRODUCTION
Art Director Krista Robertson (Maternity leave)
Senior Designer
Eric Campbell
Production Manager
Simon Armin
Designer Lucy Reeves Production Assistant Graham Clouston
ADMINISTRATION Accounts Manager Georgette Renwicli Accounts Assistant Manager Donna Taylor
Reception
Sian Bevan
Edinburgh Office Manager Katie Scott
Glasgow Office Manager Sharon Stephen
SECTION EDITORS Around Tovrn Rachael Street Books Brian Donaldson Clubs Henry Northmore (with Sandra Marron) Comedy Brian Donaldson Comics Paul Dale
Dance Kelly Apter
Eat & Drinli Barry Shelby Film Paul Dale
Gay Robin Lee
Kids Kelly Apter
Music Mark Robertson
(with Norman Chalmers. Carol Main. Kenny Mathieson. Fiona Shepherd)
Nevis Allan Radcliffe
Play Henry Northmore
(with Iain Davidson)
Shop Nick Barley
Television Brian Donaldson Theatre Steve Cramer Travel Rachael Street
Visual Art Alexander Kennedy