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Ludwig Wins Big At The 53rd International Emmy Awards
The 53rd International Emmy Awards ceremony took place on November 24, 2025, in New York City. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Emmys to television creators and performers from nine countries. The ceremony hosted by Live with Kelly and Mark co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. Congrats…
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The Word Drop – Cranachan
Cranachan is one of Scotland’s most beloved traditional desserts—a mix of toasted oats, whipped cream, honey, and raspberries, usually with a generous splash of whiskey. It’s often served at festive occasions such as Burns Night, Hogmanay, and summer gatherings, but its roots reach deeper into Scottish agricultural traditions.…
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From DC to DCS: A Look At Criminal Investigation Department Ranks
I’ll admit that the first few times that I heard British mystery shows describing police ranks, I was a bit confused. What the heck is a constable anyway? And why do folks rarely use the word “detective”? Criminal Investigation Department (CID) It can be confusing, and I’ve finally…
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Jimmy Perez Is Back, At Least In Print
Last we saw DI Jimmy Perez in print, he was leaving Fair Isle for Orkney in Ann Cleeves’ novel, Wild Fire, the last of the Shetland books. But it turns out, Cleeves wasn’t finished with Perez just yet. Nearly twenty years ago, Cleeves introduced Perez in Raven Black…
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The Word Drop – Peerie
There’s something special about small words (admit it, you love the word “wee”). In the Shetland and Orkney dialects of Scots, one such word is peerie. Peerie means small or tiny. You might hear someone in Shetland say: “A peerie lass ran by the shop,” meaning “A little…
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The Word Drop – Croft
If you’ve watched even a single episode of Shetland, you’ve probably heard the word croft — and maybe pictured a little stone cottage perched against a backdrop of sea and sky. You wouldn’t be far off. A croft is a small agricultural holding—usually a modest house on a…