Laurencekirk, colloquially known as "The Lang Toun" or amongst locals as simply "The Kirk", is a small town in the historic county of Kincardineshire, Scotland, just off the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen main road, which bypassed it in 1985. It is administered as part of Aberdeenshire. It is the largest settlement in the Howe o' the Mearns area and houses the local secondary school; Mearns Academy, which was established in 1895 and awarded the Charter Mark... Show more in 2003. Its old name was Conveth, an anglification of the Gaelic Coinmheadh, referring to an obligation to provide free food and board to passing troops. Laurencekirk is in the valley between the Hill of Garvock and the Cairn O' Mount. The famous landmark of the Johnston Tower can be seen on the peak of the Garvock. Laurencekirk was, in the past, known for making snuff boxes with a special type of airtight hinge invented by James Sandy. Laurencekirk...
In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, Check Point researchers have discovered an alarming trend involving scammers exploiting community generosity through QR code phishing schemes. The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have wreaked havoc, resulting in 24 fatalities, the destruction of 12,000 structures,...
Financial security is increasingly important as we get older. Unfortunately, scammers are always looking for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, and they have older Australians in their sights. This article outlines some common banking scams and provides tips to help you stay safe. Phishing is when...
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