> Formal countdown begins for Scottish vote that could break up United Kingdom The title conspicuously omits the word "further", as in "further break up the UK

> Formal countdown begins for Scottish vote that could break up United Kingdom The title conspicuously omits the word "further", as in "further break up the UK". Remember Ireland, India and a collection of Southeast Asian possessions. Oh, and the U.S., a but farther back in time.