Alex Salmond and the Banks of the Clyde

the banks of the Clyde: For the first few days Glasgow basked in sunshine more reminiscent of the Cote d Azur than the banks of the Clyde and the political ceasefire over the referendum held pretty much intact, according to The Independent. Since the dancing teacakes of the opening ceremony and the hosts gilded joy on Thunder Thursday, organisers have used every opportunity to describe the event as exceeding expectations and Stadiums were full. No one booed the English. The Scots won a record haul of medals coming fourth in the table and England beat Australia. If the absence of the so-called sporting superstars mattered, nobody in Hampden Park showed any signs of missing them even Usain Bolts invective against the elements seemed only to make the crowds love him, although few can imagine he will ever love the Scottish weather. First Minister Alex Salmond hailed the Games as the best and friendliest ever . He singled out the smile of bronze medal winning swimmer Erraid Davies, 13, as the patriotic highlight although few will forget the reception awarded the Solomon Islands teenager Rosefelo Siosi, lapped three times in the 5,000m but cheered as loudly as any gold medal winner. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.