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#UNITEFORPARKINSONS

Sir Ian Wilmut, the Roslin Institute scientist who led the team which created Dolly the sheep, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He is championing a new initiative to test therapies which could slow the progress of the disease. @Genematthewslaw commented: “Saddened to hear of Prof Sir Ian Wilmut’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Admirable step this World Parkinson’s Day by the scientist who cloned Dolly the sheep and transformed this area of research.” @Daveclarktv said: “Today is World #Parkinsons Day. Some days I can’t write my name, some days I struggle to get dressed, some days every joint in my body aches.”

#SCOTLANDISNOW

A new national brand – Scotland Is Now – has been created as part of the bid to set the country apart from its major competitors and trigger a shift in gears in its global appeal and success. @eliz_lloyd said: “New International campaign launched to invite people to live and work, visit and invest in Scotland. Watch #scotlandisnow and eight other inspiring films of what Scotland has to offer.” @Diageogb commented: “We’re supporting the @Scotland campaign in promoting the future of Scotland by welcoming new talent, creating opportunities and encouraging potential for growth.” @Natalyaratner offered: “Now breaks down walls. Now is new thinking. Now makes the future. Now bucks the trend. Now fights for rights. So proud to call this place my home.” @Awrathall added: “Love #Scotlandisnow What a beautiful, innovative and smart country I live in. Proud to call this home – and we have a #Unicorn as our National ANIMAL.”#PAULRYAN Paul Ryan, a prominent Republican lawmaker, will not see re-election as Speaker of the US House of Reprsentatives. @benpershing said: “People who know Ryan always thought he’d win re-election back home and then resign in November. What changed? Maybe the fact that he faced an expensive race in Wisconsin. Not worth that effort if he’s quitting.”