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Maik:

--- Quote ---Was Judas - Christianity's great traitor - wrongfully condemned?
Without the betrayal, there could have been no crucifixion – and no redemption. Was the apostle whose name is a byword for betrayal actually history’s greatest scapegoat? On Easter Sunday, Peter Stanford reconsiders the evidence
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http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/was-judas--christianitys-great-traitor--wrongfully-condemned-10153059.html

Maik:

--- Quote ---Holiday firms set sights on billions from pension pots
Up to 75% of people planning to withdraw money under new changes are considering spending some of it on travel
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http://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/apr/05/holiday-firms-target-pension-pots

Maik:

--- Quote ---The reopening of the Waverley railway, axed in 1969, shows that trains are increasingly seen as the solution to Britain’s infrastructure troubles
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http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/04/borders-rail-revolution-edinburgh-scotland

Jolly Roger:

--- Quote from: Maik on Sunday, 05 April, 2015 @ 03:18:21 ---
--- Quote ---The reopening of the Waverley railway, axed in 1969, shows that trains are increasingly seen as the solution to Britain’s infrastructure troubles
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http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/04/borders-rail-revolution-edinburgh-scotland

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Nice article! I am heartened to see that steam will return as well! It will do wonders for tourism in the area.


--- Quote ---For good measure, steam trains are slated to run along the Borders Railway several times a week in peak season, further boosting tourism – and cheering those who fought to save the line 50 years ago.
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TonyKath:
Fascinating story and amazing to see £294 million is being spent on it!  The Borders Rail Website is very interesting about all aspects especially the construction.  (Site doesn't work well in FF)

Tony

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