Instead, Oracle favours three tiers, with a huge database server (possibly a mainframe) at the centre.

ECONOMIST: Computer outsourcing

The EIS has also said it favours a three option, preferential vote, which would allow people to indicate their support for substantially greater powers for the Scottish parliament short of independence.

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Celtic goalkeeper Rab Douglas did his hopes of playing in Iceland no favours by being to blame for at least two of the three goals conceded by the champions.

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He was arrested in December and charged with three counts of soliciting bribes, and offering to distribute public funds in return for political favours and campaign contributions.

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