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Gordon Hamilton's professional background is within the UK Banking Sector. Between the years of 1988 and 2007, he worked for what was initially Halifax Building Society (Savings and Loan,) became Halifax plc and ultimately Halifax Bank of Scotland plc. He

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Local Guides > Pittsburgh A history of Pittsburgh, PA: 2 of 8
There is evidence to suggest habitation of the area which is now Pittsburgh by Native Americans dating back as much as twenty thousand years. That far back, there were numerous tribes battling for ascendancy and disputing territory, but by the time of the arrival of the first European settlers - the British and the French - ... More..
Local Guides > St. Louis A guide to nightlife in St. Louis, MO: 1 of 3
St Louis is a city where - perhaps like most others - the best way to meet and mix with the locals and really get a feel for the place is to visit the popular nightclubs and bars. There are a great many to choose from, catering to a wide variety of tastes and requirements. Whether you want to eat, drink, dance, or even all t... More..
Local Guides > St. Louis The best romantic restaurants in St. Louis, MO: 1 of 3
"Meet me in St Louis, Louis" went the opening line of the chorus to the 1904 song written for the St Louis World Fair, which later featured in the famous movie starring Judy Garland. It is the song of a wife calling her husband to join her in St Louis and the romantic nature of the city remains to this day. There are a great... More..
Local Guides > Santa Rosa The best Mexican restaurants in Santa Rosa, CA: 1 of 3
Santa Rosa is a city where Mexican food is popular and Mexican restaurants are numerous. It is impossible therefore to review all of the relevant outlets in a piece of work this size, so below are details of what I hope is a representative cross section of Mexican restaurants in the area. Chelino's Mexican Restaurant, 1079 F... More..
Local Guides > Santa Rosa The best romantic restaurants in Santa Rosa, CA: 1 of 2
Whatever the occasion may be, Valentine's Day, a birthday surprise, or simply an intimate meal together for no reason other than having it, we all like to go somewhere a little bit special at such times. There are certain requirements for such meals, such as intimate surroundings, a little bit of privacy, as well of course a... More..
Local Guides > Boston The best delis in Boston, Massachusetts: 1 of 1
As one would imagine of a city the size of Boston, there are a great many quality deli's of extremely varied types to be found within the city limits. Almost all needs can be catered to and all events catered for but here are a look at five of the best and most outstanding deli's in Boston. Max's Deli Caf, 151 Milk Street, B... More..
Local Guides > St. Louis The top places to go for a jog in St. Louis, MO: 3 of 5
St Louis affords plenty of opportunity and diversity to both the novice and habitual jogger. A wide range of venues from those specially designed for the purpose to those a little more challenging means that there should be something to suit every ability and requirement. Let us look at ten such jogging venues in and around ... More..
Local Guides > Memphis A guide to nightlife in Memphis, TN: 3 of 5
In what was the home town of the King of Rock'n'Roll, Elvis Presley, for the greatest part of his life, we would expect the nightlife in Memphis to be of the distinctly lively variety. We will certainly not be disappointed in this respect, but equally, Memphis caters for those who have a quieter, perhaps more relaxed or roma... More..
Local Guides > St. Louis The best pizzerias in St. Louis, MO: 3 of 5
The traditional St Louis style of pizza is very different from the type we are likely to find elsewhere. St Louis pizza is made from unleavened dough (no Yeast) and therefore the crust is very thin and crispy. The cheese used is also of a special variety and referred to as provel, which is a combination of provolone, Swiss a... More..
Local Guides > St. Louis The best Italian restaurants in St. Louis, MO: 3 of 4
Italian cuisine is very popular in St Louis, Missouri, and there are a great many varieties of same to choose from. As budget may be one of the prime considerations when selecting where to dine, we will look at a range of different establishments. Tony's Restaurant, Market Street Tony's is not just probably St Louis' top Ita... More..