Brush Up on Your Brogue!; Scots Everywhere Celebrate Launch of ScotlandByNET.com, Latest Addition to WorldByNET.com Inc. Network.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 Site Gives Scots Worldwide a Link to Their Heritage, Culture and More WorldByNET.com(SM) Inc., a leading online multilingual network of country-specific destination sites aimed at expatriates, immigrants and people of common descent A group of organisms is said to have common descent if they have a common ancestor. In modern biology, it is generally accepted that all living organisms on Earth are descended from a common ancestor or ancestral gene pool. , today announced the launch of ScotlandByNET.com, the latest addition to its online community network. "With our strategic initiatives in place for expansion into European communities, ScotlandByNET.com(SM) further enhances the Company's position as a leader and pioneer," stated Matthew Flemming, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of WorldByNET.com. "This addition strengthens our network of online destination sites by adding a unique flavor and character to the WorldByNET.com landscape." Robbie Burns Rejoice! -- ScotlandByNET.com celebrates all things Scottish Although not produced in traditional Scottish Gaelic Scottish Gaelic n. The Goidelic language of Scotland. Also called Erse. Noun 1. Scottish Gaelic - the Gaelic of Scotland Scots Gaelic , ScotlandByNET.com is about as fluent in Scottish culture Scottish culture is the national culture of Scotland. It originates from various differences, some entrenched as part of the Act of Union, others facets of nationhood not easily defined but readily identifiable. , history, news and information as a highlander could want. From William Wallace
Sir William Wallace (La. Villemus Valensis) (c. 1272/76 – August 23, 1305) was a knight and Scottish patriot, who led a resistance against the English to Jay Leno Jay Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer who is best known as the current host of NBC television's long-running variety and talk program The Tonight Show. Biography Leno was born in New Rochelle, New York. (yes, he's 1/2 Scot), the site fills you in on what famous actors, artists, scientists and historical figures have firm roots in Scottish soil and what their achievements have meant on a global level. Other site favorites include: detailed listings of famous Scottish golf courses and fishing hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. ; a database of famous (and infamous) pubs and restaurants where you can saddle up to get a wee dram of whisky and rest your bones; daily chat with Scots across the globe; discussion boards that let you voice your opinion on any issue close to your heart; send gifts and e-cards quickly and easily, even to international destinations; and research your genealogy to find out what your clan is up to and if any feuds are brewing. Making a career change? Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. that perfect piece of Scottish art Scottish art, which we can take to mean the visual and plastic art produced within the modern political boundary of Scotland since the earliest times, forms a distinctive tradition within British and European art. ? Want to sell your kilt kilt Knee-length, skirtlike garment worn by men as part of the traditional national garb, or Highland dress, of Scotland. It is made of permanently pleated wool and wrapped around the wearer's waist so that the pleats are in the back and the flat ends overlap in front. collection to make room for the new fall styles? Visitors can do it all on the ScotlandByNET.com Classifieds page. They can post a review of their favorite restaurants, their resume or rental property. Visitors can also use the Classifieds to find that special someone in the Personals or special vacation home Vacation Home A home separate from an individual's primary residence that is used for recreational purposes and may also be rented out at unused times. Notes: For tax purposes, those who rent their vacation homes may result in a lower amount of allowable expense of which they have always dreamed. Direct from Scotland to your desktop, ScotlandByNET.com offers up-to-the-minute news and, coming soon, the ability to check the weather in their hometown or any other destination they choose, worldwide. Other popular services offered through the site include detailed immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. information, whether your plans include moving to Scotland or away to foreign lands. In addition, the ScotlandByNET Long Distance service provides subscribers with calling rates as low as 7.9 cents per minute to the United Kingdom and 6.9 cents per minute interstate. Members enjoy showing their Scottish pride with a ScotlandByNET.com e-mail address See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address , free to all visitors who register as users on the site. And, visitors who become new registered users are automatically entered into a drawing for 2 roundtrip tickets to Scotland, courtesy of ScotlandByNET.com. About WorldByNET.com Founded in early 1999, WorldByNET.com is a leading multilingual network of country-specific destination sites on the Internet. Our sites create a "lifeline," or connection back home, for those who live abroad. The Company targets an estimated 50 million expatriates, immigrants and people of heritage living in the United States with exclusive content, unique community site features and native e-commerce offerings. WorldByNET.com currently has launched twelve destination sites including IrelandByNET.com(SM), FranceByNET.com(SM) and MexicoByNET.com(SM) and owns 85 CountryByNET.com domain names for future expansion of its network. Exclusive in-country partnerships provide WorldByNET.com a valuable and unique user experience for members seeking a connection back home and create sustained competitive advantages for the network. The Company believes each vertical destination site offers a unique demographic and customer intimacy opportunity for advertisers targeting niche audiences. WorldByNET's multilingual native e-commerce system provides distribution and access for in-country merchants to potentially lucrative expatriate markets. WorldByNET.com is based in Houston, Texas. This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that cause actual results to differ materially from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that may be involved include those related to the Company's ability to grow its user base, to manage and integrate new services and e-commerce opportunities that it plans to offer on its Web sites, and to deal with the increasingly competitive environment for online e-commerce communities. |
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