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SLOSS: BOSS? DROSS? Re: Comedian Daniel Sloss to debut at the Fringe Lovely, but he is awful isn’t he? There's only so long that people can be surprised by him being so young. Uninspiring drivel, just like Frankie Boyle. If he wasn't Scottish you wouldn’t care. Becki Comment posted at List.co.uk
Re: Comedian Daniel Sloss to debut at the Fringe Have you actually seen him perform? He’s pretty damn good. Yeah, he won't be young in a few years time, but he’ll still be very funny. Jaqui Comment posted at List.co.uk INDEPENDENTS DAY Re: Independent Shopping guide Great article. Yes, we all need to support our local traders and appreciate the value that they contribute to our communities. I have a little boutique called Cassiopeia on Hyndland Road. I’ve been running [it] now for five years with the support of the Prince’s Trust when I got started. We source and promote Scottish design talent as well as other beautiful
LETTER OF THE FORTNIGHT BUSLOAD OF FAITH I passed The Pakistani Café in Glasgow one evening on the bus on the way home and was gobsmacked by what was written in the window. It was fantastic and incredibly enlightening. There was a sign written on the glass from the inside thanking India for legalising homosexuality. How amazing is that? It generated a really positive discusion on the bus. Brilliant. Johnbear Comment posted at List.co.uk
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delights for your home and to give to people. We have a great little following and business is OK but we do need all the support we can get. There are also a lot of other little independents around the Hyndland Road and Gibson Street areas that might be worth a mention. All the best – keep up the good work. Liza Comment posted at List.co.uk GOING GUERRILLA Re: Activism – Active ingredients Thanks for the write-up in the last issue. If you want to join
us in improving neglected areas, encouraging biodiversity and generally having fun, take a look at http://ecga.blogspot.com/ for details of our next workdays. Guerrilla Gardening Edinburgh Comment posted at List.co.uk DISCO EDIT Re: Chic – Nile Rodgers Great interview David, Nile is a genius! Just one thing, though. Tony Thompson did not die of a heart attack – he had renal cell cancer and passed away in 2003. Freakin good times Comment posted at List.co.uk
NOT SO WILD Re: Wild Beasts review – Two Dancers (one star) Douglas. Lifeless. What a bland life you must lead. Perhaps go back to your day job and leave all this confusing music stuff behind aye? Put on your Phil Collins and don’t worry your little head. Having heard this record a few times on the net, you couldn’t be more wrong. Ruth Comment posted at List.co.uk FEELING FRISKY Re: Frisky and Mannish’s School of Pop Saw these two in Manchester. Absolutely brilliant! Go and see them. Gamebird Comment posted at List.co.uk
TRAM SHAME Re: The on-going mess I’ve lived in Edinburgh for 8 years and have never been more embarrassed about the state of the city. I walked around at the weekend and was appalled by huge sections of the city cornered off and dug up. What a ridiculous time of the year to do this when we have a roster of visitors here for the festival. An utter farce. Anna Bana By email
Next issue out Wednesday 13 August
U2 The List attempts to pin down just why Bono and co are still one of the best live bands you’re ever likely to see. Edinburgh Festivals As the Book and International festivals get under way, we continue our coverage of Edinburgh’s festival smörgåsbord. Plus, don’t miss out on your National Galleries’ Artist Rooms poster, free with the issue.
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CONTRIBUTORS Publisher & General Editor Robin Hodge Director Simon Dessain EDITORIAL Acting Editor Mark Robertson Assistant Editors Anna Millar, Kirstin Innes, Henry Northmore Subeditor Hamish Brown Research Manager Suzanne Black Research Siân Bevan, Tasmin Campbell, Rosalie Doubal, Henry Northmore, David Pollock, Fiona Shepherd Editorial assistant Lizzie Mitchell SALES & MARKETING Advertising Sales Manager Brigid Kennedy Senior Media Sales Executive Juliet Tweedie Media Sales Executive Jenny Dryden, Aimi Gold Business Development Executive Adam Coulson Business Development Manager Brendan Miles Sponsorship & Promotions Manager Sheri Friers (Maternity leave) Carine Seitz Promotions Executive Amy Russell Circulation Executive Murray Robertson
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