Actually seeing highlights from Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances on a CD we have, receiving articles about the incredible Jacobite Steam Engine train ride through spectacular scenery and one about kilts at our party, will make the trip come alive.

The idea is that it's not just the military that's going to be delivering the effect anymore. It's bringing in a lot more players. And, as a result, the planning becomes more complex.

The fact that they've seen fit to designate people for trial by military commission when the very constitutionality of the tribunal is up before the Supreme Court just evinces the most blatant disdain for the judicial branch and the separation of powers principle,

I didn't serve in the military, so this is one way I can give back to the community when it's needed. It's really nice to have that patient contact again.

The BRAC commission has acknowledged what Maryland already knows -- that Maryland is a one-stop shop for military technology, research and development.

So there is very great interest from the military in this technology.