Scotland On It's Own?

All the better for the world (including Americans) if Scotland and England break apart. With America's most powerful ally split in two, it's never-ending quest for world domination would be taken down another notch.

Alex Salmond, the Scottish First Minister, has predicted that Scotland would be independent within a decade.

The surprise forecast is the first time the SNP leader has set a concrete deadline for the break up of the 300-year Union since his party took power six months ago.