What is the name of the stiff, full white skirt worn by men in some parts of Greece and Albania?

Fustanella | Define Fustanella at Dictionary.com fustanella [fuhs-tuh-nel-uh, foo-stuh-] /ˌfʌs təˈnɛl ə, ˌfu stə-/ Spell noun 1. a short stiff skirt, usually pleated, made of white cotton or linen, worn by men in some parts of the Balkans. Origin of fustanella 1840-50; < Italian < Modern Greek phoustanélla, diminutive of phoustáni woman's dress < Italian fustagno fustian Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for fustanella Expand Historical Examples He cannot work because he wears the fustanella, and it is said that he wears the fustanella in order to be unable to work. British Dictionary definitions for fustanella Expand a white knee-length pleated skirt worn by men in Greece and Albania Word Origin C19: from Italian, from Modern Greek phoustani, probably from Italian fustagnofustian Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Whose first film was 'Intermezzo', starring with Leslie Howard, in 1939?

Intermezzo: A Love Story (1939) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Intermezzo: A Love Story ( 1939 ) Approved | A concert violinist becomes charmed with his daughter's talented piano teacher. When he invites her to go on tour with him, they make beautiful music away from the concert hall as well. He ... See full summary  » Director: George O'Neil (screen play), Gösta Stevens (original story) (as Gosta Stevens) | 1 more credit  » Stars: a list of 42 titles created 01 Feb 2013 a list of 48 titles created 10 Mar 2013 a list of 40 titles created 11 May 2013 a list of 28 titles created 08 May 2015 a list of 23 titles created 8 months ago Title: Intermezzo: A Love Story (1939) 6.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Oscars. See more awards  » Photos The world famous violinist Holger Brandt comes back to his family after a tour. He and his wife have been married for many years, but their love has gone. Their young daughter gets a new ... See full summary  » Director: Gustaf Molander Young Kerstin Norbäck lives in a small town. She has a relationship with a sailor, but when she tries to leave him, he shoots her. She survives and begins a new life in Stockholm. There she... See full summary  » Director: Per Lindberg Embittered woman, leader of a criminal gang, has a change of heart. Director: Gustaf Molander Directors: W.S. Van Dyke, Robert B. Sinclair, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Robert Montgomery, Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders Illegal refugees lead dark lives in pre-World War II Paris. Director: Lewis Milestone In the Fifteenth Century, France is a defeated and ruined nation after the One Hundred Years War against England. The fourteen years old farm girl Joan of Arc claims to hear voices from ... See full summary  » Director: Victor Fleming Dr. Jekyll allows his dark side to run wild when he drinks a potion that turns him into the evil Mr. Hyde. Director: Victor Fleming Funfair worker Valdemar is unknowingly the illegitimate son of a rich landowner, colonel Von Brede. The colonel knows and employs Valdemar as his stable master. The colonel has a young and ... See full summary  » Director: Gustaf Molander Polish countess Elena falls in love to a Frensh radical party's candidate, a general, in pre world war I Paris, but another officer pines for her. Director: Jean Renoir Ludvig and Sussi Battwyhl, Louis and Katja Brenner and Julia and Kurt Balzar are upper class millionaires. They don't seem to do any real work but still need a vacation in the mountains. ... See full summary  » Director: Gustaf Molander An opportunistic Russian businessman tries to pass a mysterious impostor as the Grand Duchess Anastasia. But she is so convincing in her performance that even the biggest skeptics believe her. Director: Anatole Litvak During the Spanish Civil War, an American allied with the Republicans finds romance during a desperate mission to blow up a strategically important bridge. Director: Sam Wood Edit Storyline A concert violinist becomes charmed with his daughter's talented piano teacher. When he invites her to go on tour with him, they make beautiful music away from the concert hall as well. He soon leaves his wife so the two can go off together. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com> "Let the world cry 'shame'...I love him...I'll always love him!" Genres: 28 February 1940 (Argentina) See more  » Also Known As: Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording) Color: Did You Know? Trivia In a published memo, David O. Selznick stated the title "Intermezzo" was not used because he feared the obscurity of the word would confuse audiences. See more » Goofs In the 19th minute, Anita and Holger enter a Swedish restaurant. The sign outside is in English and the Swedish word "restaurang" is not used. The use of such an En


The third largest cities in Spain and Venezuela share which name?

Venezuela - Population Population Venezuela Table of Contents Three races contributed significantly to the composition of the     Venezuelan population: whites, Africans, and Indians. The Indians of the     region belonged to a number of distinct tribes. Those who devoted     themselves to agriculture and fishing belonged mainly to the Arawak,     Ajaguan, Cumanagoto, Ayaman, and other Carib tribes. The Guajiro lived,     as they still do today, in the area that became the state of Zulia. The     Timoto-Cuica lived in the states of T�chira, M�rida, Trujillo, and     Lara. The Caquet�o, who prevailed in the area of present-day Falc�n     state, developed probably the highest cultural state of civilization of     all the indigenous groups. A number of tribes also lived, as the Guajiro     still do, in the Amazon jungle. Compared with other Latin American     countries, however, Venezuela never had a large Indian population. After     discovery by Spain, this population diminished still further, mainly     because the natives lacked immunity to the many diseases brought to the     New World from Europe. In addition, Indians and Spanish intermarried;     the product of this union, the mestizo, often opted for or was forced     into assuming Spanish customs and religion. Fewer than 150,000 Indians     were counted in the 1981 census, and, of these, over a third were made     up by the Guajiro, who, though distinctive, were mostly Roman Catholic,     wore their own version of Western-style clothing, and traded openly with     other Venezuelans and Colombians. During the colonial period, white Venezuelans immigrated mostly from     Spain. Most blacks were brought from Africa as slaves to replace the     large numbers of Indians who died from diseases and other consequences     of the conquest. The African slaves labored in the hot, equatorial     coastal plantations. Although miscegenation was widespread, it did not     diminish the importance of color and social origin. In colonial society, peninsulares (those born in Spain) enjoyed the greatest     prestige and power. Criollos (those born in America of Spanish     parentage) occupied a subordinate position. Mestizos, blacks, and     Indians made up the large lower end of the social hierarchy. Even at     these lower levels, those who could somehow demonstrate a measure of     white ancestry enhanced their chances of avoiding a life of penury. Although the criollos resented the peninsulares, they did     not identify or empathize with the lower strata. Instead, they remained     deeply aware of the potential for trouble from the large mass below them     and employed a variety of means to keep the nonwhite peoples at a safe     distance. Despite their sometimes disreputable personal backgrounds, peninsulares boasted that they had pure white pedigrees. Circumstances rendered the     ancestry of some criollos more questionable, and even the wealthiest     were conscious of race mixture and anxious to dispel any doubts as to     their parentage by remaining as separate from the nonwhite and mulatto     population as possible. Perceptions of race, however, evolved somewhat     over time in response to changing social, political, and even cultural     interests. Reforms in the eighteenth century affected race relations by     enhancing the social mobility of the crown's nonwhite subjects. During     this period, persons of mixed racial origin, or pardos, were     allowed, for a price, to join the militia, to obtain an education, to     hold public office, and to enter the priesthood. They could even     purchase legal certification of their "whiteness." These     changes eliminated most of the few distinctions that had set the     criollos apart from the darker-skinned masses (pardos at that     time represented more than 60 percent of the population). Feeling their     already tenuous pos


In computing, what is the common term used to mean a person's internet diary or journal?

Internet Skills: Internet Terminology Internet Terminology World Wide Web   | Email   |  General World Wide Web Terms Banner Advertising  The term used for ads that appear usually on the top of the screen of a web page.  Usually will show up first when you load a page, and usually is flashy.  Sometimes additional window(s) will open up automatically leading you to full web pages for a particular product.  Clicking on this ad will usually open up at least one additional window to a web site that wants to sell you something (usually somehow related to your search or web page you have found).  In general, for this course, I'd recommend you NOT click on these ads as they sometimes open multiple windows and can eventually crash your computer.  They can also waste your time.   Blackboard  A product name for courseware.  Courseware is a software program an instructor uses to deliver a course through the World Wide Web.  Other examples of courseware include WebCT, Course Compass, and Etudes.    Blog  Short for Web log, a blog is a Web page that serves as a publicly-accessible personal journal for an individual. Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author.  Sometimes a blog functions like a discussion board because users are often invited to respond to the author's comments and create an online discussion.   Browser  The name for software packages that allows us to explore the World Wide Web.  Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer are two such browsers.   Cookie  A message given to a Web browser by a Web server. The browser stores the message in a text file called cookie.txt. The message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.     The main purpose of cookies is to identify users and possibly prepare customized Web pages for them. When you enter a Web site using cookies, you may be asked to fill out a form providing such information as your name and interests. This information is packaged into a cookie and sent to your Web browser which stores it for later use. The next time you go to the same Web site, your browser will send the cookie to the Web server. The server can use this information to present you with custom Web pages. So, for example, instead of seeing just a generic welcome page you might see a welcome page with your name on it.   Domain  Look under General   HTML  (Hypertext Markup Language)  The programming language that is used to create web pages.  It is a coding language where a block of text is surrounded by codes to indicate how should the text appear.  It also provides commands as to where items from other files should be placed, such as images.  Files that end with .htm or .html are files that contain Hypertext Markup Languages and can be viewed through a Browser.   HTTP  (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) The primary protocol for the World Wide Web.  With this protocol, you can access any web page on any public World Wide Web Server on the Internet.   Hypertext  Generally, any text that contains "links" to other documents - words or phrases in the document that can be chosen by the user and which cause another document to be retrieved and displayed.  The text is usually underlined or highlighted.   Invisible Web  The term used to describe those web sites that search engines CANNOT pick up, usually because to get to these sites you need to be at a particular site or domain, first.  For example, you can only retrieve certain census documents by first going to the United States census web site.    They are filed in a way that each individual page CANNOT be retrieved except from the site's database.  Also, sites that are not HTML files, such as FTP files and PDF files (the latter, those picked up by Adobe Acrobat), will also NOT be picked up by most search engines  (Google, at present can pick up SOME PDF files).   Special web directories called Invisible Web directories are now being created to simply index the various specialized DATABASES a lot of particular web sites have out there.   Paid for Inclusion Advertising  A n


In which constellation is the star Spica?

Spica from p.466 of Star Names , Richard Hinckley Allen, 1889. Alpha (α) Virgo , Spica, is a binary, brilliant flushed white star marking the Ear of Wheat shown in the Virgin's left hand. Spica signifies, and marks, the Ear of Wheat shown in the Virgin's left hand — the Greek astronomer Aratus, circa 270 B.C., wrote "in her hands"; Vitruvius and Hyginus, "in her right hand"— when she was thought to be Ceres. All the Romans called it thus, Cicero saying Spicum, and their descendants, the modern Italians, Spigha; the French have l'Epi. In Old England it was the Virgin's Spike, and even Flamsteed thus designated it. For at least twenty-five centuries, and among all civilized peoples, the Latin word, or words of similar import, has obtained; although the English astronomer Smyth (1788-1865) mentioned an attempt before his day to secure for it the illustrious name of Newton. (Greek) Stachus, perhaps of the same signification although another has been assigned to it, appeared with the Greek astronomer Aratus, circa 270 B.C., Hipparchos (circa 160-120 B.C.), and the second-century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, transcribed by the Latins as Stachys. Manetho had (Greek) Stachuodes, which we have seen {p.467} used for Virgo by another Graeco-Egyptian author, Nonnus. The 17th century German astronomer Bayer cited Arista for the star as for the constellation; Aristae Puella occurs in some Latin doggerel by the 17th century Dutch astronomer Caesius; as the brightest of the figure it bore the latter's Erigone; while Vindemitor and Vindemiator, which better belong to epsilon (ε Vindemiatrix ), have been applied to it. Other titles—Sunbala; Sunbale; Sumbela; The Italian astronomer Riccioli's (1598–1671) Sumbalet, Sombalet, Sembalet Eleandri; and the 17th century German astronomer and ephemeris creator Schickard's Sunbalon—are from Sunbulah and Al Adhra, Arabic words synonymous respectively with Spica and Virgo , although the 17th century English orientalist Thomas Hyde derived them from (Greek) Sibulla, the Singing Sibyl, of the constellation. The Persian astronomer Al Biruni (973-1048 A.D.) said that it was Al Hulbah, the Bristle, but his explanation of this only served to show the strange confusion in titles that existed in the Arab mind between Spica and Al Dafirah in the Lion's tail ( Denebola ). And the Persian astronomer Al Biruni (973-1048 A.D.), again, said that it was the Calf of the Lion, with Arcturus as the second Calf; but the 13th century Persian astronomical writer Al Kazwini designated it as Sak al Asad, the Shin-bone of the Lion, this Lion being the enormous figure already alluded to, of which a part of Virgo formed one of the legs. [Arabs had an enormous Lion, their early Asad, extending over a third of the heavens, of which the stars Arcturus and Spica were the shin-bones; Regulus , the forehead; the heads of Gemini , one of the fore paws; Canis Minor , the other; and Corvus , the hind quarters. Many Arab starnames come from this tradition. — Star Names p.97.] A still more widely spread native name in the Desert was Al Simak al A'zal, the Defenceless, or Unarmed, Simak, i.e. unattended by any nearby star; the other Simak, Arcturus , being armed with a lance, or staff, represented by adjacent stars of Bootes ; and it doubtless was this isolated position of Spica that induced the Coptic people of Egypt title Khoritos, Solitary. The Alfonsine Tables turned Simak al A'zal into inermis Asimec, adding Acimon, Alaraph, Almucedie "of the Chaldaeans," and Alacel; while the 1515 Almagest had Aschimech inermis. From all these come the 17th century German astronomer Bayer's Alaazel, Alazel, Azimon, Alzimon "of the Nubians," Hazimet Alazel, the alchemists' Alhaiseth, Riccioli's Eltsamecti and Eltsamach, and the Azimech still occasionally seen. The 16th century French scholar Scaliger had Hazimeth Alhacel, and the 17th century German astronomer and ephemeris creator Schickard Huzimethon. The Italian astronomer Riccioli (1598-1671) cited a "Nubian" title, Eleazalet, that some have said came fr


Henry 8th became King because of the death of his elder brother, what was his name?

BBC History - Henry VIII Henry VIII Henry VIII Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history. He was the second Tudor monarch and was well-known for having six wives. His break with the papacy in Rome established the Church of England and began the Reformation. Image: Henry VIII (1491–1547) by Hans Holbein the younger (Getty Images) More information about: Henry VIII Henry, the second son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, was born on 28 June 1491 at Greenwich Palace. After the death of his elder brother Arthur in 1502, Henry became heir to the English throne. King of England When Henry VII died in 1509, this popular eighteen-year-old prince, known for his love of hunting and dancing, became King Henry VIII. Soon after he obtained the papal dispensation required to allow him to marry his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon. In the first years of his reign Henry VIII effectively relied on Thomas Wolsey to rule for him, and by 1515 Henry had elevated him to the highest role in government: Lord Chancellor. In 1521 Pope Leo X conferred the title of Defender of the Faith on Henry for his book 'Assertio Septem Sacramentorum', which affirmed the supremacy of the Pope in the face of the reforming ideals of the German theologian, Martin Luther. Military might Henry VIII's early military campaigns began when he joined Pope Julius II's Holy League against France in 1511. Wolsey proved himself to be an outstanding minister in his organisation of the first French campaign and while the Scots saw this war as an opportunity to invade England, they were defeated at Flodden in 1513. However war with France ultimately proved expensive and unsuccessful. Henry VIII is known as the 'father of the Royal Navy.' When he became king there were five royal warships. By his death he had built up a navy of around 50 ships. He refitted several vessels with the latest guns including the Mary Rose, which sank in 1545. Henry also built the first naval dock in Britain at Portsmouth and in 1546 he established the Navy Board. This set up the administrative machinery for the control of the fleet. A male heir Henry was acutely aware of the importance of securing a male heir during his reign. He was worried that he had only one surviving child, Mary, to show for his marriage to Catherine, who was now in her 40s. So the king asked Cardinal Wolsey to appeal to Pope Clement VII for an annulment and it soon became clear he wanted to marry Anne Boleyn, who had been a lady-in-waiting to his first wife. But, unwilling to anger Catherine of Aragon's nephew – the most powerful ruler in Europe, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V – the Pope refused. Thomas Wolsey's ascendancy was cut short by this failure. In 1533, Henry VIII broke with the church and married the now pregnant Anne Boleyn in a secret ceremony. Henry was excommunicated by the Pope. The English reformation had begun. Head of the Church After Wolsey's downfall, Thomas Cromwell became Henry's chief minister and earned the confidence of the King by helping him to break with Rome and establish Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. This act also brought him much needed wealth through the dissolution of the well-funded monasteries. Over four years Cromwell ordered that 800 monasteries be disbanded and their lands and treasures taken for the crown. The cultural and social impact was significant, as much of the land was sold to the gentry and churches and monasteries were gutted and destroyed. Henry's personal religious beliefs remained Catholic, despite the growing number of people at court and in the nation who had adopted Protestantism. Anne Boleyn In September 1533 Anne gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth I). Henry had grown tired of her, and after two further pregnancies ended in miscarriages, she was arrested in 1536 on trumped up charges of adultery and publicly beheaded at the Tower of London. Henry's third marriage, this time to lady-in-waiting, Jane Seymour, finally produced the son he so desperately desired with the birth of Edward in 1537. Ja


The first line of which nineteenth century novel is 'Miss Brooke had that kind of beauty which seems to be thrown into relief by poor dress'?

A Striped Armchair: Middlemarch (thoughts) A Striped Armchair The home of a girl whose idea of heaven includes a reading room with an infinite library, roaring fire, endless hot tea (with milk!) and, of course, a big, velvety striped armchair. Friday, January 26, 2007 Middlemarch (thoughts) Ah, how to talk of a classic like Middlemarch? I suppose, since I've never taken a lit class in my life, I'll just approach it from my experience. I happen to love Jane Austen. I feel that George Eliot is like Jane's more serious and studious older sister. They both deal with English countryside society; not the ridiculously wealthy titled folk, but not the poor either. They both tend to focus on marriage and family relationships. They both move through day-to-day life at a pretty slow pace. Nevertheless, they're very different. But, first a brief synopsis of Middlemarch. It looks at life in the small English town of Middlemarch (a surprise, I know), somewhere in the nineteenth century. It begins by following young girls as they go from single to married: Miss Dorothea Brooke, her sister Celia, and Miss Rosamond Vincy are all married off in their turns during the first part of the book. Miss Brooke marries an older clergyman, Mr. Causabon (I love that name!) and Miss Vincy marries the newly-arrived young doctor, Lydgate. Celia marries one of the gentry of the area; she's only a peripheral character, who exists (imo) in order to represent the *ideal* match. Following this, Eliot examines how Dorothea and Rosamond both become disillusioned in their marriages. The book includes a whole cast of other characters, some of them loveable, some of them hateable, and by the last part of the book, the plot has been thickened with a certain someone's disreputable past. However, most of these events are told through the 'eyes' of Dorothea, Rosamond, and the men connected to them (either through blood, marriage, or love). I will say now, I feel that this book is a great length. My copy was the Norton critical edition, meaning absolutely miniature type, and still weighed in at 578 pages (the Penguin edition is 880). Therefore, you can really settle in with the characters, and get attached, knowing that they're not going to be rudely snatched from you in another hour or two. Lots of cups of tea went into this reading, which is just the way I like it. Also, a great first line: "Miss Brooke had that kind of beauty which seems to be thrown into relief by poor dress." This woman can write. Obviously, I'm leaving a lot out. But you can see how this rather resembles an Austen novel; Rosamond takes a whole part to get married, and there are worries about Lydgate's attachment, and her parents' disapproval. But, whereas Austen tends to end her books at the marriage (in fact, *always* ends them at the marriage or engagement), thereby leaving the reader to imagine the ensuing marital bliss, Eliot actually goes there. I feel that she casts a more realistic look at life; her characters don't have the 'sparkling wit' Austen's are known for. Furthermore, they resign themselves to less-than-perfect situations. Life does not always turn out the way they want it to. Eliot also shows her disapproval of aspects of English society. Austen, when she wishes to show disapproval, uses mockery and draws satirical characters. Eliot tends to just add sermonizing sentences to the novel; her personal voice comes through as very serious. When I read Austen, I can hear a supressed laugh in the narrator's tone; Eliot has more sadness. And yet, I really enjoyed the book. When I read Austen, I end up wanting to be her herione. With Middlemarch, I ended up seeing that I can overcome the challenges in my personal life. Marriage isn't always fun and games; you have to fight for it, you have to compromise and change habits to make things work. Even so, it's something that normal people can do. They don't have to be as clever as Elizabeth Bennet, as sweet as Jane, as rich as Darcy. They just have to realize the value of having someone else. At least, that


Name the Californian Congresswoman, who in January 2007 became the first female Speaker of the US House of Representatives?

Nancy Pelosi named new Speaker of the US House of Representatives - Wikinews, the free news source Nancy Pelosi named new Speaker of the US House of Representatives From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! Thursday, January 4, 2007  Nancy Pelosi Californian Democrat Nancy Pelosi , 66-years-old, has been named the 60th United States Speaker of the House with the votes 233-202. She is the first female House speaker in United States history. The opening of the Congress in 2007 marks the first time in a dozen years that the Democrats have control of the entire Congress. In her speech she said it was time for a new America: "Now it is our responsibility to carry forth that vision of a new America. A new America that seizes the future and forges 21st century solutions through discovery, creativity, and innovation, sustaining our economic leadership and ensuring our national security. A new America with a vibrant and strengthened middle class for whom college is affordable, health care accessible, and retirement secure. A new America that declares our energy independence, promotes domestic sources of renewable energy, and combats climate change. A new America that is strong, secure, and a respected leader among the community of nations," said Pelosi in her speech. She finished her speech by calling all the children, including her own grandchildren, to the microphone and declaring "For all of America's children, the House will be in order." Rep. John Boehner of Ohio was named the new Republican minority leader. Related news


In which game are there moves called 'ruy lopez' and 'en passant'?

Ruy Lopez - Chess.com Chess.com PGN: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 FEN:  r1bqkbnr/pppp1ppp/2n5/1B2p3/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQK2R b KQkq - 3 3 The Ruy Lopez (also known as the Spanish Opening) is a chess opening beginning with the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5. While this opening was first noted in the Gottingen Manuscript around 1490, it is named after Ruy López de Segura, a 16th century Spanish priest who published a book on chess in 1561. His book, Libro del Ajedrez, included analysis of the opening which would later bear his name. The first ever recorded modern chess game with Ruy Lopez opening was in 1803 between Hermann Victor Hesse and an unknown player ended 1-0. Several notable games include: Lasker vs Capablanca, 1914 (1-0) Capablanca vs Marshall, 1918 (1-0) Tal vs Hjartarson, 1987 (1-0) Kasparov vs Karpov, 1990 (1-0) Shiven vs Pruijssers, 2011 (1/2 - 1/2) The Ruy Lopez is regarded as one of white's best attempts to achieve an advantage in double king-pawn openings and is popular with both beginners and experienced players. It is commonly seen in games played at the grandmaster level. The key is to put pressure on the e5 pawn quickly. However, after 3...a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. Nxe5 white gets into trouble with 5...Qd4!  This is why White's 5th move in this, The Exchange Variation, is usually 0-0 or sometimes d4. The great thing about the Ruy Lopez is that Black doesn't have to play 3. ... a6 and White doesn't have to exchange if he does! The Lopez is a complex maze of opening possibilities and deeply analyzed variations that you could play your whole life and never get to the bottom of.   The standard, accepted main line of the Ruy Lopez is: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 0-0 9. h3 and here, where Black picks his strategy to counter the impending d4 push by White in the center, the further course of the game is determined. Ruy Lopez is regarded as the most frequent opening by the Chessmaster Grandmaster Edition database. The 18 steps of Ruy Lopez is 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3 Be6 10. d4 Bxb3 11. axb3 exd4 12. cxd4 d5 13. e5 Ne4 14. Nc3 f5 15. exf6 Nxf6 16. Bg5 b4 17. Na4 Ne4 18 Bxe7 Nxe7 which can be shown below.   Note that after 4. Ba4 Nf6, the variation is called Morphy Defence (C77), after 5. O-O Be7, the variation is called Closed System (C84) and after 9. h3 Be6 the variation is called Kholmov Variation (C92).Enjoy!


Which birds belong to the order 'Strigiformes'?

Owl - ToyAnimalWiki Owl Jump to: navigation , search Owls are a group of birds that belong to the order Strigiformes, constituting 200 extant bird of prey species. Most are solitary and nocturnal, with some exceptions (e.g., the Northern Hawk Owl). Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects, and other birds, although a few species specialize in hunting fish. They are found in all regions of the Earth except Antarctica, most of Greenland, and some remote islands. Owls are characterized by their small beaks and wide faces. Owls have large forward-facing eyes and ear-holes; a hawk-like beak; a flat face; and usually a conspicuous circle of feathers, a facial disc, around each eye. The feathers making up this disc can be adjusted in order to sharply focus sounds that come from varying distances onto the owls' asymmetrically placed ear cavities. Most birds of prey sport eyes on the sides of their heads, but the stereoscopic nature of the owl's forward-facing eyes permits the greater sense of depth perception necessary for low-light hunting. Although owls have binocular vision, their large eyes are fixed in their sockets—as are those of other birds—so they must turn their entire head to change views. As owls are farsighted, they are unable to see clearly anything within a few centimeters of their eyes. Caught prey can be felt by owls with the use of filoplumes—like feathers on the beak and feet that act as "feelers". Their far vision, particularly in low light, is exceptionally good. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry . Get back to Aves


During the 1990's, two footballers won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award - Michael Owen in 1998. Who won the award in 1990?

A History of Football Winners at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards | 90min A History of Football Winners at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards Jamie Spencer 13 Dec 2013 In 2013 BBC Sports Personality of the Year will enjoy its 60th annual celebration of sporting achievement in Britain. To date there have been 26 football winners across all of the individual award categories - Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY), Young Sports Personality of the Year (YSPOTY), Coach of the Year, Overseas Personality, Unsung Hero Award, Helen Rollason Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. Down the years the winners of these accolades have featured many of British and world football's most famous names, including Bobby Moore, Pele and David Beckham among others. Ahead of this Sunday's show in Leeds, here's a look at each winner recognised from the sport of football. 1. Bobby Moore (SPOTY, 1966) In the year that England lifted the World Cup, the winner of Sports Personality of the Year for 1966 could only have been the captain, Bobby Moore, the first footballer to win the award. Pictures of Moore holding the Jules Rimet trophy, while on the shoulders of his teammates remain iconic to this day. 2. Eusebio (Overseas Personality, 1966) Eusebio shared his Overseas Personality award with West Indian cricketer Garfield Sobers in 1966. The Mozambique-born player was one of Europe's most feared strikers, but really announced himself to the British audience with his achievements at the World Cup in 1966. Eusebio scored 9 goals, including 4 famously against North Korea, to win the Golden Boot. 3. Pele (Overseas Personality, 1970) In 1970 Pele was the face of Brazil at the World Cup, arguably the best team in the history of football. With the superstar leading the line in Mexico, Brazil won their third World Cup in spectacular fashion. Pele was directly involved in 14 of his country's 19 goals during the tournament. 4. Paul Gascoigne (SPOTY, 1990) Paul Gascoigne is still one of English football's most celebrated talents, one that most would agree went unfulfilled. His ability and creativity were central to England's run to the World Cup semi finals in 1990, while his famous tears made him a cult hero. 5. Michael Owen (SPOTY, 1998) Michael Owen burst onto the scene in 1997, finishing his first full season at Liverpool as joint Premier League top scorer. He became England's youngest player when he made his debut against Chile in 1998 and later the same year the teenager's spectacular solo goal against Argentina in the World Cup made him a household name. 6. Alex Ferguson (Coach of the Year, 1999) In 1999 Alex Ferguson had achieved the unprecedented as manager of Manchester United. Under his guidance the club had pulled off an unforgettable treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League titles in the same season. It is a feat not since matched by any other English team. 7. David Beckham (SPOTY, 2001) In 2001 David Beckham's performances dragged England to the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Leading by example throughout the final qualifier against Greece, his stoppage time free kick booked England's automatic place at the finals, avoiding the dreaded playoffs. 8. Sven Goran Eriksson (Coach of the Year, 2001) England's Swedish coach Sven Goran Eriksson was recognised for his role in masterminding the country's qualification for the 2002 World Cup. Upon taking over from the disaster left behind by Kevin Keegan, Sven set England back to winning ways, including the 5-1 demolition of Germany in Munich. 9. Alex Ferguson (Lifetime Achievement Award, 2001) After yet more trophies Alex Ferguson was honoured with the lifetime achievement award in 2001. Ferguson had broken the Old Firm dominance with Aberdeen in Scotland before bringing Manchester United's 26 year title drought to an end in 1993. He continued to build United and went on to dominate English football, putting the club firmly back among the best anywhere in the world. 10. Arsene Wenger (Coach of the Year, 2002) In 2002 Arsene Wenger's Arsenal team completed a league


Which Scottish town was granted city status as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of 2002?

BBC News | UK POLITICS | Five new cities creates row Thursday, 14 March, 2002, 16:56 GMT Five new cities creates row Preston is the historic centre of Lancashire Five towns have been given city status as part of the celebrations to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Preston in north west England, Newport in Wales, Stirling in Scotland, and Northern Ireland's Lisburn and Newry beat off competition from 37 other towns to win the much sought-after title. But a Conservative MP for one of the towns that lost out accused ministers of a "political fix" over the choice of new cities. These honours are sparingly bestowed as a mark of special distinction and the accolades were richly deserved by the winners Lord Chancellor In the Jubilee announcement, the City of Exeter was also granted permission to call its first citizen Lord Mayor. Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine of Lairg, who made the announcement, said: "It was an extremely difficult competition to judge because all the towns in their own ways were exceptional. "They all demonstrated a very positive attitude to Her Majesty's Jubilee." Hotly-contested He added: "These honours are sparingly bestowed as a mark of special distinction and the accolades were richly deserved by the winners." One town from each of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland had been expected to win city status as part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne. Entries came from 26 towns in England, six in Wales, four in Scotland and six in Northern Ireland. But two were chosen from Northern Ireland after the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Lord Chancellor and the Queen agreed to make a special exception on this occasion. City status winners: Lisburn, Northern Ireland Newry, Northern Ireland Simon Burns, Tory MP for Chelmsford, which failed to win city status, suggested it was no coincidence that all the successful mainland towns had Labour MPs. The same thing had happened when the last batch of new cities were created in 2000. Mr Burns said: "I am saddened by the fact that it would seem to me that the government has reduced this to a political fix... "Cynical observers could understand in December 2000, within months of a general election, they would pick towns that had marginal Labour constituencies in them. "But with a general election probably at least three years away, one would have thought that in 2002 they could have been a little more generous." Councils working on their applications were told three main factors would be taken into account: notable features, including regional or national significance, historical and Royal features and a "forward-looking attitude". Lord Irvine said the Queen made her decision after taking advice from ministers. Noble challenge City status carries no special powers for the winners but it is deemed such an honour that only 17 were made during the 20th century. Brighton and Hove, Inverness and Wolverhampton were the last towns to be granted city status when the award was made to mark the Millennium. A total of 17 cities entered the separate competition to be made a Lord Mayoralty. The award, which allows Exeter to call its mayor Lord Mayor, was last awarded in 1992, when Chester was honoured to mark the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession. Entrants were told a key factor was whether the city had a character and dignity of its own. And the losers ... English towns pipped at the post for city status were: Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Bolton, Chelmsford, Colchester, Croydon, Doncaster, Dover, Greenwich, Guildford, Ipswich, Luton, Maidstone, Medway, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Reading, Shrewsbury and Atcham, Southend-on-Sea, Stockport, Swindon, Telford, Warrington and Wirral. Welsh towns that missed out were: Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Newtown, St Asaph and Wrexham. Ayr, Dumfries and Paisley were over-looked in Scotland, while Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Coleraine and Craigavon were the unlucky Irish entrants. Bath, Cambridge, Carlisle, Chichester, Derby, Gloucester, Lancaster, Lincoln,


"Which group had a 1978 UK No. 1 hit with ""Three Times a Lady""?"

Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 27, 2010 Lionel Richie - Three times a lady, live performance in 2007. Three Times a Lady is a single from the Commodores, from their album Natural High (1978). Lionel Brockman Richie (born 6 /20,1949) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer who has sold (solo or as group member) more than 100 million records. The Commodores: As a student in Tuskegee, Richie formed a succession of R&B groups in the mid-1960s. In 1968 he became a singer and saxophonist with the Commodores. They signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 1968 for one record before moving on to Motown Records initially as a support act to The Jackson 5. The Commodores then became established as a popular soul group. Their first several albums had a danceable, funky sound, as in such tracks as "Machine Gun" and "Brick House". Over time, Richie wrote and sang more romantic, easy-listening ballads such as "Easy", "Three Times a Lady", "Still", and the tragic breakup ballad "Sail On." By the late 1970s, he had begun to accept songwriting commissions from other artists. He composed "Lady" for Kenny Rogers, which hit #1 in 1980, and produced Rogers's album Share Your Love the following year. Richie and Rogers maintained a strong friendship in later years. Latin jazz composer and salsa romantica pioneer La Palabra enjoyed international success with his cover of "Lady", which was played at Latin dance clubs. Also in 1981, Richie sang the theme song for the film Endless Love, a duet with Diana Ross. Issued as a single, the song topped the UK and U.S. pop music charts, and became one of Motown's biggest hits. Its success encouraged Richie to branch out into a full-fledged solo career in 1982. He was replaced as lead singer for The Commodores by Skyler Jett in 1983. His debut album, Lionel Richie, produced another chart-topping single, "Truly", which continued the style of his ballads with the Commodores. Category


Which British car manufacturer produced the Gazelle, Vogue and Chamois models?

Onethirtysecond - reference list of 1/32nd Britsh car models - Rootes Reference Information for slot and static modellers   Who made what in 1/32nd Scale British cars from the mid 50s to mid 70s - Rootes Group If you don't see the car you are interested in it may be     because I have forgotten it or don't know about it! It's not possible     to list all the variations of each car so I have put a heading of the     car type and put the variations I know to exist. If a particular variation     is not listed then I do not know of a model of it. If you know of one     let me know. Following the car type will be the name of the manufacturer     of the model followed by a code to say what type of model it is then a     suffix to give an indication of availabilty, either "O" for     obsolete (and therefore probably hard to find) or "C" for current     (or very recent production).   Where a product is current or recent production clicking     on the manufacturers name will take you to the manufacturers or similar     site for more information (Not available for all models) Code DC - Die cast metal, NK - None Known, PB - Plastic bodyshell only, PK - Plastic kit (static), PT - Plastic toy, (often friction drive), RB - Resin Bodyshell only, RSC - Resin bodied Slot Car (RTR), RSCK - Resin bodied Slot     Car Kit, SC - Slot Car (RTR), SCK - Slot Car Kit (with plastic     bodyshell) Hillman - 60s Arrow type - Onethirtysecond (RB - C) with alternate grills for Hunter, Vogue, Gazelle and Minx Super Minx - NK - Various 60s vac formings (Taylormade, GT etc), including     fastback (VF - O) - 60s saloon, fastback due soon - Highway     32 (RSCK - C)(RSC - C) Hunter - 60s Arrow type - Onethirtysecond (RB - C) with alternate grills for Hunter, Vogue, Gazelle and Minx Avenger - early deluxe - Wonderland vac forming ("Handling" bodyshell i.e way too wide) (VF - O) - 4 door saloon (first type with L shaped tail lights)     option for 2 square or 4 round headlight grill - Onethirtysecond - (RB - C) - Avenger Tiger MKII - Onethirtysecond can supply front     quarter bumpers and spoiler to convert the saloon to MKII Tiger, transfers     yet to be produced Sunbeam - fastback (H120 etc) - possible future release from Onethirtysecond Tiger - Aurora believed MK 1 (PK - O) - Scalextric (MK 1?) (SC - O) Rapier - series III - Airfix (PK - O) (SCK - O) - series III - Highway     32 (RSC - C)(RSCK - C) - series III - 32 Scale (RB     - C) - series IV (fastback H120 etc) - possible future release     from Onethirtysecond Singer - 60s Arrow type - Onethirtysecond (RB - C) with alternate grills for Hunter, Vogue, Gazelle and Minx Vogue - 60s Arrow type - Onethirtysecond (RB - C) with alternate grills for Hunter, Vogue, Gazelle and Minx Chamois - see Imp Humber - No models of any Humber in this scale that     I know of (except Montys Humber Staff Car but thats not really what we     are after).       All of these models are roughly 1/32nd scale     although it should be noted that many Scalextric etc cars are not exactly     1/32nd but whatever size was convenient to fit in with standard chassis     dimensions or make them competitive with other cars in the range.Also     many plastic kits are not exactly 1/32nd, especially early kits which     were often not made to any particular scale (sometimes sized to fit a     standard box) but were later re labled as 1/32nd if they were close (Linberg     were particularly bad for this) when 1/32nd became adopted for slot cars.


"In TV's ""Heartbeat"" Geoffrey Hughes plays which character?"

Geoffrey Hughes - Telegraph TV & Radio Obituaries Geoffrey Hughes Geoffrey Hughes, who has died aged 68, was known for his memorable television  roles as Eddie Yeats, the roly-poly Scouse binman in Coronation Street; the  slobbish Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances; the ironically named Twiggy in  The Royle Family; and the roguish Vernon Scripps in Heartbeat.   Image 1 of 2 Geoffrey Hughes as Eddie Yates with the Rovers Return barmaid Betty (Betty Driver) in 'Coronation Street' Photo: SCOPE FEATURES   Geoffrey Hughes as Vernon, with David Lonsdale as David in 'Heartbeat' Photo: YORKSHIRE TELEVISION 6:20PM BST 29 Jul 2012 He first appeared on television in the 1960s, in series including Z-Cars and The Likely Lads, and was the voice of Paul McCartney in the film Yellow Submarine. Although usually cast in supporting roles, the 17-and-a-half stone Hughes invested them with a distinctive character which captured the hearts of television audiences. Meanwhile, his self-effacing but professional approach to acting meant that over nearly 50 years in the business he barely had a day’s unemployment. Hughes was hugely popular as the soft-hearted petty criminal turned binman Eddie Yeats, a role he played from 1974 to 1983. In fact, the part was not his first on Coronation Street: in 1965 he had appeared in three episodes as Eric Fairbrother, the bricklayer who beats up professional grumpy old man Albert Tatlock (Jack Howarth). For this he expected some abusive letters. “All I got,” he recalled, “were two saying I should have killed him.” But it was as Eddie that Hughes became a household name. His character, an ex-Borstal boy, was introduced in 1974 as Minnie Caldwell’s lodger, newly paroled from prison, and provided a figure of comic relief in succession to his cellmate Ged Stone (played by Kenneth Cope). With his distinctive torn hat and habit of getting into scrapes, Eddie soon won a following among Street fans, providing a foil, with Stan Ogden (Bernard Youens), to Stan’s much put-upon wife Hilda (Jean Alexander). Eddie helped out on Stan’s window-cleaning round, and the pair embarked on several get-rich-quick schemes, including hiring out a timid guard dog, brewing beer in the bath, and (in Hilda’s absence) renting out rooms chez Ogden at number 13 Coronation Street. Eventually Eddie became the Ogdens’ lodger and they treated him like their own son. In 1976 it was Eddie who was responsible for the famous “muriel” (mural) that adorned the Ogdens’ sitting-room wall, having realised that some of the cut-price wallpaper he had acquired was faded old stock. “It’s your muriel feature scenic panorama contrast wall,” he explained to a sceptical Hilda. “Dead trendy.” Related Articles Anne Kirkbride 20 Jan 2015 In Hughes’s own favourite episode, broadcast in 1981, the Ogdens’ washing ends up on the local refuse tip after Eddie, in his professional capacity, removes the washing that Hilda has placed in a plastic bin liner. For many fans the ups and downs of their friendship represented a high point of the series. In 1982 Hughes’s character took up CB radio, using the handle “Slim Jim” and falling in love with “Stardust Lil”, who turned out to be a florist’s assistant, Marion Willis (Veronica Doran). But with an on-screen shotgun wedding in the offing, Hughes himself had become unsettled; he had found playing in a weekly television soap limiting, feeling that he was regarded as Eddie Yeats rather than as an actor, and that his weekly trips to the Granada studios in Manchester were keeping him away too long from his family and farm in Northamptonshire. In 1983 his misgivings about his character being married off proved decisive. “He saw Eddie as a bachelor,” recalled the producer, Bill Podmore, “and in the end decided to head off for pastures new ... a great blow to the programme.” The elder of two sons of a Liverpool docker, Geoffrey Hughes was born at Wallasey, Cheshire, on February 2 1944. After attending Abbotsford Secondary Modern School, Norris Green, Liverpool, he worked for a time as a salesman in a department store, performing i


In Italian cuisine what type of foodstuff is cassata?

Making Cassata alla Siciliana, in Sicily - David Lebovitz Making Cassata alla Siciliana, in Sicily 51 comments - 06.23.2014 I didn’t want to cause a ruckus by sharing pictures of such a spectacular cake without a recipe. But on the other hand, it’s quite a chore to make a Cassata alla Siciliana and although Fabrizia Lanza sailed through it without breaking a sweat, between using the right pan, mixing up your own almond paste, finding ricotta as good as the ricotta in Sicily, and getting the candied fruit (including the squash, which is the translucent white brick on the platter), it might be classified as one of those things that’s better left to the Sicilians. (Nevertheless, if you want to give it a go, Saveur printed her Cassata recipe, and it’s also in her book, Coming Home to Sicily . I linked to additional recipes at the end of the post.) According to Italian food specialist Clifford A. Wright , the word Cassata is derived from the Arabic word quas’at, or qas’at, which refers to a wide bowl. There is actually a special pan to make the cake; it’s a mold with sloped sides and a groove around the bottom so that when Cassata mold is lined with strips of almond paste, and overturned, there’s a rim to create a neat guard against the icing from running down the sides. I found out what the pan was for when I was making some pine nut praline for an ice cream I was going to churn up for her, made by caramelizing 1 part sugar then stirring in 1 part lightly toasted pine nuts, which get spread on a flat, greased surface, and left to cool. In my haste to find a flat pan in an unfamiliar kitchen, I grabbed one Fabrizia’s nice Cassata pans, as I was eyeing its flat, wide surface, perfect for spreading the praline. I wasn’t able to find where, globally, you can get one online . But I did find some dynamite metal popsicle molds during my search. Speaking of kitchen tools, I was wowed by this amazing, single-purpose Italian tool. When I asked Fabrizia where she got it, she replied, “In America.” So somehow, people in the U.S. are able to roll the almond paste to fit snugly into the pan, but not actually find the right pan. The first thing Fabrizia did was to make her own almond paste using finely ground almonds. Because I am a crunchy-granola California type, I asked if you could make the cake without the green food coloring. Fabrizia laughed, but being Sicilian, she explained that Cassata is a cake for fun, festive occasions, and the vibrant green is part of the riot of colors that make the cake what it is meant to be. Although, perhaps bowing to overseas sensibilities, her mother, Anna Tasca Lanza said in one of her books that if you leave the green coloring out, you should pour the icing over the entire cake so that it hides the almond paste. After cutting spongecake into strips to make a top layer for the cake, she whipped up a seriously good ricotta cream with the fresh sheeps’ milk ricotta we’d watched being made just the day before. Since she had a little extra, she tossed the bowl toward me with a spoon, and I dug right in. Ladies and gentlemen, or signore e signori, no matter how far you are, if you are not booking a ticket to Sicily to taste sweetened sheeps’ milk ricotta cream, may the rest of your life be filled with neutral-colored almond paste. (ie: No fun at all.) Because she knows that I love bergamots as much as she does, she doused the spongecake with homemade bergamot syrup, which gave me the idea to return in the winter, when the bergamot and citron trees are bearing fruit, and do some serious candying and syrup-making with her. Although I felt kind of bad because when I tasted the bitter-citrus syrup, I initially winced, comparing it to medicine. But then again, a lot of medicine tastes good – but perhaps not in Sicily. (As a kid, I OD’d on way too many orange-flavored aspirin for children…which may explain a number of things happening in my brain as an adult.) Finally it was time to finish the cake. A batch of icing was quickly mixed up with powdered sugar and a dash of lemon juice, then poured over the top. The


Which official is responsible for security in the House of Commons?

Building the Future - Security    Security House of Commons Security Services  preserve a delicate balance between protecting Parliamentarians and the  functions of Parliament, and respecting the right of Canadians to have  access to the Precinct and their legislators. The development and implementation  of a long-term plan is an important opportunity to address requirements  for efficient and effective security, in particular a Parliamentary  Precinct with clear physical boundaries. The plan must allow for a  layered system of access control and a solid infrastructure for security  systems that lays the groundwork for current and future requirements.   Background Security was an important  consideration when the original Parliament Buildings and grounds were  designed in the 1860s. The site itself was chosen because it provided a  natural boundary for the Precinct, with protective topography along the  east, north and west perimeters. The south boundary was marked by a  continuous fence with clearly defined entry points for pedestrians and  vehicles, and all entrances had wrought iron gates that could be closed  in emergencies. The wide expanse of open lawn was itself a security  feature. 94 Inside the buildings, a layered approach was taken to security, with  lobbies and vestibules acting as buffer zones between outdoor spaces and  the important inner meeting rooms and offices. Since then, the need for  security in and around government buildings has increased substantially.  Security services have become more sophisticated, responding to new  challenges here in Canada and to events and circumstances around the  world. Over the years, a number of  events have taken place that posed a threat to the Parliamentary  Precinct. Past incidents include: a failed bombing attempt   in 1963 while the House was sitting;   the 1970 FLQ crisis;   a bus departing Montreal   for New York being high-jacked at gunpoint and detouring to the   front lawn of the House of Commons;   a Jeep driven up the   central walkway from the Centennial Flame, where it climbed the   steps of the Vaux wall and crashed into the front door of the Centre   Block;   a disturbed individual   parking a vehicle containing a makeshift propane explosive device in   front of the west entrance to the Centre Block; and   a 1999 strike action in   front of the Wellington building preventing Members from getting to   their offices. Following a careful review of each incident, the House of Commons  Security Services instituted changes designed to enhance security  practices. Policies, procedures and technological tools that have been  developed and implemented to respond to evolving security needs include: strictly controlled access   and careful scrutiny of visitors to the galleries;   the installation of   vehicular deterrents around the Peace Tower.   Current and Future Situation The Parliamentary Precinct is a  primary target for those wishing to make a public statement about an  issue or cause. Most often, these statements take the form of peaceful  demonstrations in front of the Centre Block. However, recent years have  seen an increase in highly charged demonstrations on Parliament Hill and  a corresponding increase in the threat of violence. Threat and risk assessments  have demonstrated that the House of Commons has a high level of  vulnerability to incidents but the level of risk is low. While existing  security infrastructure addresses current risks, steps must be taken to  ensure the Precinct is fully prepared to meet the challenges of the next   century. Clearly defined Precinct A clearly defined Parliamentary  Precinct is an essential prerequisite on which all other security  measures are contingent. Current boundaries — as defined by the Ottawa  River on the north, Wellington Street on the south, the Rideau Canal on  the east and the Bank street extension on the west — create a  significant vulnerability. The western boundary no longer has a clear


Which Welsh town was granted city status as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of 2002?

Three towns win city status for Diamond Jubilee - BBC News BBC News Three towns win city status for Diamond Jubilee 14 March 2012 Close share panel Image caption St Asaph's Cathedral building dates to the 13th Century Chelmsford, Perth and St Asaph are to gain 'city status' to mark this year's Diamond Jubilee. The towns beat off competition from 22 others across the UK to win the "civic honours" accolade. The awards were granted by The Queen under the royal prerogative, following advice from ministers. Events to mark The Queen's 60 years on the throne began last month and come to a head with four days of celebration in the first weekend of June. The grant of city status is purely honorific and confers no additional powers, functions or funding. Local authorities were invited last year to submit bids for their towns to take on city status in a process overseen by the deputy prime minister's office. The winners are Chelmsford in Essex, Perth in Perthshire and St Asaph in Denbighshire. 'High quality' Only one title was expected to be awarded but the government said the awards to towns in England, Scotland and Wales were made "in recognition of the significance of every part of the UK" in Jubilee year, as well as the "high quality" of the bids submitted. Chelmsford, home to Essex County cricket team and Anglia Ruskin University, is one of the fast-growing towns in the south-east of England. The leader of Chelmsford Council, Roy Whitehead, said he was delighted with the announcement, which he called a "tremendous honour". I hope the competition has given the residents of all the places which applied a sense of civic pride Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister Perth, on the banks of the River Tay, is one of Scotland's largest towns and will become the country's seventh city. Pete Wishart, the SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire, said the award was "fantastic news". St Asaph, which has a population of about 3,500, will become one of the smallest cities in the UK. It is one of the few towns in the UK with a cathedral never to have had city status and it also played an important role in the history of the Welsh language. The priest who translated the bible into Welsh, William Morgan, later became the bishop of St Asaph. In recent times, it is more popularly known as the birthplace of Liverpool striker Ian Rush. The current Bishop of St Asaph, Rt Rev Dr Gregory Cameron, said he was pleased "these decisions are made not on the size of the population but on the quality of community life". St Asaph was chosen ahead of Wrexham, a much larger town in north Wales. The other unsuccessful towns which entered the 2012 contest were: Bolton, Bournemouth, Colchester, Coleraine, Corby, Craigavon, Croydon, Doncaster, Dorchester, Dudley, Gateshead, Goole, Luton, Medway, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Reading, Southend, St Austell, Stockport and Tower Hamlets. 'Civic pride' Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the three towns had won out from an "exceptional" field of entrants. "I have been moved by the pride and passion which people have shown in putting their nominations forward," he said. "The standard of application was very high and those who missed out should not be downhearted. I hope the competition has given the residents of all the places which applied a sense of civic pride, of collective ownership and community spirit." There are currently 66 cities in the UK. City status is rarely granted, with only 14 new cities created during the 20th century. In the last contest - held in 2002 for the Queen's Golden Jubilee - Preston, Newry, Lisburn and Newport were among the winners. In 2000, Brighton and Hove, Inverness and Wolverhampton were given the status to mark the new millennium. The government also announced on Wednesday that the right to use the title of Lord Mayor will be bestowed on the city of Armagh in Northern Ireland. It was chosen ahead of 11 other cities.


"Which group had a 1978 UK No. 1 hit with ""Dreadlock Holiday""?"

10cc - Dreadlock Holiday - YouTube 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 28, 2014 Dreadlock Holiday was written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman and was the lead single from the band's 1978 album, Bloody Tourists.[2] Lead vocals were performed by Graham Gouldman. The lyrics relate the experiences of a white man lost in Jamaica. His first encounter with the locals is of being confronted in the street by an unpleasant dreadlocked man who wants the white man's silver necklace. The next encounter is when he is beside the pool of his hotel sipping a pina colada; a dark-voiced woman offers him drugs. These experiences were based on real events that happened to Moody Blues vocalist Justin Hayward and Eric Stewart in Barbados. The reference to cricket in the first chorus, reggae in the second, and Jamaica in the third, reflects the victim trying to avoid conflict by convincing the antagonist that they share common interests. It became the group's third and final number one hit in the UK Singles Chart, and final top 10 hit, spending a single week at the top in September 1978 Having found what is clearly the original promo film for the track featuring the band members I put it together as youtube video with the original mix. Category


"In TV's ""Last of the Summer Wine"" Frank Thornton plays which character?"

Frank Thornton, Star Of 'Last Of The Summer Wine', 'Are You Being Served?' Dies, Aged 92 | The Huffington Post Frank Thornton, Star Of 'Last Of The Summer Wine', 'Are You Being Served?' Dies, Aged 92 18/03/2013 12:45 | Updated 18 May 2013 370 The Huffington Post UK Frank Thornton has died aged 92, it has been announced. Thornton was one of Britain's best-loved comedy actors, starring in such enduring TV sitcom classics as 'Last of the Summer Wine' and 'Are You Being Served?' as well as making his name on the big screen. Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock in 'Are You Being Served?' Alongside Trevor Bannister, Wendy Richard and Inman, Thornton was one of the stalwarts of department store sitcom 'Are You Being Served?', where he played the long-suffering Captain Peacock from 1972 to 1985, a role he later reprised for 'Grace and Favour' in the 1990s. In 1997, he joined the cast of 'Last of the Summer Wine', where he played the character Herbert 'Truly' Truelove, until the series finished in 2010. 'Last of the Summer Wine' After leaving an early career in insurance, Thornton originally made his name with regular appearances supporting Benny Hill, Frankie Howerd, Eric Sykes, Reg Varney, Spike Milligan in their own comedy shows. Thornton was a regular actor on the big screen, too, with appearances in comedies including 'Carry On Screaming!' 'The Early Bird' and 'Up the Chastity Belt'. But he was versatile, with straight roles in 'Gosford Park', on the London stage in 'Me and My Girl' and even worked in soap, with a recurring role on 'Emmerdale' as Bert Dingle. Of the original cast of 'Are You Being Served?', Bannister, Richard and Inman had all pre-deceased Thornton. Nicholas Smith is now the only surviving original cast member. Pictures: Frank Thornton was a beloved British comedy actor... Frank Thornton


In Italian cuisine what type of foodstuff are pomodori?

Bruschetta Con Pomodori Recipe : Mario Batali : Food Network Easy Appetizer Recipes 4.9 11 I catered a wedding using this recipe....It was a hit! I also put fresh mozz and peccorino romano in my food processor and mixed that in with the prepped bruschetta....I also made homemade ciabatta bread....OH MY GOSH! So good! Even my husband who doesn't like tomatoes like this stuff! Definitely a fave for me! Rebecca G. 2012-03-31T16:33:27Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe should be the first one listed under the "bruschetta" recipe search. My husband and I have a large garden and grow all types of tomatoes. He goes crazy when I make this with those first of the season tomatoes and a great glass of wine! If you use different color tomatoes the presentation is beautiful! You will have company eating out of your hands and it is SO simple! For added ease cut the bread horizontal in two planks, grill the bread, rub with garlic and add tomato then slice and have some fresh grated parmesan to go on top! Caren S. 2009-08-17T19:39:15Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was easy to do and fantastic to eat. Will do a lot. M C. 2007-03-24T14:23:53Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I agree with other users...use only one clove for less garlic taste. We love garlic, but it overpowered the dish. Olivia H. 2007-02-13T02:04:26Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Gorgeous presentation and absolutely delicious.I serve it with plain baguette toasts.It easily crosses all "party lines"...small soirees, large family gatherings and intimate Saturday night dates.It is especially tasty when made with summer tomatoes but the seasoning brings out the best in winter tomatoes as well.A fabulous and healthy alternative to the usual chips and dip. Mary Jo L. 2007-01-13T17:00:27Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I used a baguette and toasted the slices in the oven and it still turned out great. Jordan M. 2007-01-01T11:33:33Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Yum! I thought I'd make some bruschetta with the tomatoes and basil from my herb garden and never thought I'd end up with such a hit! I brought a large batch to a friend's party and they couldn't keep their hands off of it! I did add a little more garlic, it was a crowd pleaser! LIBERTYSCENTS 2006-08-13T20:45:48Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made this for a baby shower and it was a hit! LOri N. 2006-03-30T16:35:24Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This bruschetta was better than any I have ever tried in any restaurant. I was so flavorful. I couldn't get enough. Laura P. 2006-03-30T10:29:46Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Not since I left Roma have I had true and delicious bruschetta. All my dinner guests (italians!) raved about it and there was none left EMILY M. 2006-01-14T10:36:26Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I loved it! I would use about 1/2 - 3/4 of the garlic suggested in the recipe...they were pretty garlicky! Thanks for the recipe! cameetsmidwest 2005-02-18T20:17:31Z item not reviewed by moderator and published On TV


Which British car manufacturer produced the Regal, Rebel, and Kitten?

The History of Reliant The History Of Reliant This article is about the car manufacturer. For Chrysler's "K car", see Plymouth Reliant. Reliant was a British car manufacturer. The company was traditionally based at Tamworth in Staffordshire, England, but in 2001 it moved to nearby Cannock. It ceased manufacturing cars shortly afterwards. Reliant was founded in 1935 by T L Williams to take over the manufacture of the Raleigh three-wheeler delivery van. Williams had designed this in 1933 and Raleigh no longer wished to produce it. It was powered by a 750 cc V-twin engine driving the rear wheels through a 3-speed gearbox and shaft drive. In 1939 the engine was replaced by Reliant's version of the straight-four cylinder 747 cc Austin 7 side-valve engine. In 1952 a four-seat car version was launched, and in 1956 the bodywork was changed to glass fibre. The company is notable for building composite-bodied specialist vehicles, such as the sports cars Reliant Scimitar (including the unusual sports estate Scimitar GTE) and Reliant Sabre; and the infamous three-wheeled Reliant Regal, Reliant Robin and Reliant Rialto economy cars. After absorbing Bond Cars, which had also been a maker of three-wheeler cars – though in their case with more stable rear engines – Reliant used the Bond name for the iconic 1970s Bond Bug, a sporty three-wheeler designed by the Ogle designer Tom Karen. Reliant also built four-wheeled version of the Regal and Robin, called the Reliant Rebel and Reliant Kitten respectively. Between 1983 and 1990 a utility/pickup vehicle called the Reliant Fox was produced. This was based on an original development by the Greek company MEBEA on Reliant mechanicals and was jointly developed for production by MEBEA and Reliant; it had originally been built in Greece by MEBEA between 1979 and 1983. Reliant also made a small three-wheeled commercial vehicle called the Reliant TW9, later sold by other companies as the Ant, which was basically a chassis and cab, onto which a custom rear body was fitted and used by public utility companies. Most of these quirky and distinctly British small cars used Europe's first mass-produced lightweight overhead valve aluminium alloy engine, initially 598 cc, but enlarged through the years to a final 848 cc in 1975. Early Reliant three-wheelers used an engine derived from the 747cc 1930s Austin Austin 7. Reliant's own aluminium alloy engine is also used as the replacement for the Austin Seven engine by the 750 Motor Club in their Formula 750 motor sport. Reliant's expertise in the area of composite car body production has also seen the company produce lightweight body shells for Ford RS200 rally cars and a glass fibre-bodied taxi, the MetroCab — the first to have full wheelchair provision, manufactured by a division of Kamkorp. Reliant has provided designs to several other manufacturers, including Autocars in Israel and Otosan in Turkey in the 1960s, and MEBEA in Greece and Sipani in India in the 1970s. In 2001, production rights for the Reliant Robin were sold to a Sudbury-based firm called B&N Plastics, but production ceased in 2002. Reliant concentrated on importing "speciality" vehicles from European manufacturers, including Piaggio, Bultaco and Ligier. The firm also had plans to import the Indian San Storm sports car, but this plan never came to fruition. Regal 1951-1972


Lord Wakeham resigned from which public body in January 2003?

Goodbye to Lord Wakeham | MediaWise Goodbye to Lord Wakeham by MediaWise Admin 1 February 2002 – The departure of Lord Wakeham from the chairmanship of the Press Complaints Commission in the wake of the Enron scandal is doubly significant. On the one hand it represents an all-too-rare example of an honourable and unforced resignation from public office; on the other it provides an opportunity for significant reform of the PCC. Lord Wakeham’s role will, for the moment, be performed by Professor Robert Pinker, the PCC’s Privacy Commissioner for the past seven years. Professor Pinker is a distinguished academic who has long performed a solid PR role for the Commission, and it is probably unrealistic to expect any radical changes of policy under his leadership. Yet such change is urgently needed, and no time should be lost in finding a permanent successor to his Lordship who will have the courage and clout to implement it. Under Lord Wakeham the PCC has been notably successful in achieving its main (though undeclared) objective: the avoidance of statutory regulation of the press. It has been less successful in protecting the ordinary citizen from the ethical misdeeds of newspapers, in spite of a reasonable Code of Practice to which, in theory, all editors subscribe. Because it is financed by the industry, because its Code is drawn up by editors, and because it lacks any disciplinary powers, the inevitable impression has been given that this is a cosy club in which the rules are weighted against the complainants – unless they happen to reside in Downing Street or Buckingham Palace. So what is needed? 1. The Commission must have more significant lay representation of real stature, including membership of the Pressbof committee responsible for initiating the Code. 2. There must be power to levy fines on offending publications and/or order compensation for victims. 3. The Commission should be pro-active, using its discretion to take action against serious transgressions even when there has not been, and sometimes cannot be, a complaint from an injured individual. This is particularly important in cases of racial or ethnic slurs, at present ignored because of the Commission’s refusal to accept “third party” complaints. 4. There is a need for an independent investigating arm of the Commission to establish the facts in each case, with subsequent hearings when those facts are in dispute – along the lines of those conducted by the Broadcasting Services Commission. The current reliance upon written evidence, with only the newspaper involved being granted the right to appear in person, loads the scales against the complainant. Such an investigatory function would cost money, but Pressbof – which provides the Commission’s finance – might consider devoting Lord Wakeham’s £156,000 salary to the task. 5. The Code should be revised and strengthened, with consideration given, among other things, to the inclusion of guidelines for the reporting of suicide. 6. The Commission should use its influence with proprietors to argue for the insertion of a “conscience clause” in journalists’ contracts of employment, permitting them to refuse, without fear of retribution, any assignment which would breach the Code. Why should the PCC bother to do any of these things? Simply because, with the departure of “the great fixer”, political pressure for the replacement of self-regulation with statutory control is likely to grow much stronger. Neither newspapers (nor, incidentally, PressWise) want to see this happen. The time to act is now. Bill Norris Associate Director (Bulletin No 58)


What nationality is tennis player Gustavo Kuerten?

Gustavo Kuerten Net Worth | Celebrity Net Worth Gustavo Kuerten Net Worth Gustavo Kuerten net worth: $10 Million Gustavo Kuerten Net Worth: Gustavo Kuerten is a Brazilian retired professional tennis player who has a net worth of $10 million. Gustavo Kuerten was born in Florianopolis, Brazil in September 1976. Kuerten is also known by the nickname "Guga". Guga started playing tennis at six years old. He learned from Carlos Alves and met coach Larri Passos at 14 years old. Gustavo turned professional in 1995. He is a former World #1 ranked tennis player. Kuerten won the French Open three times in 1997, 2000, and 2001. In 2000 he won the Tennis Masters Cup and became the only player to defeat both Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras in the same major tournament. From 2002 to 2005 Guga suffered from many injuries and missed a lot of tournaments. He made some comebacks but eventually retired in 2008. During his career Kuerten earned over $14 million in prize money and won 20 titles. He used Head racquets and Diadora clothes during his career. He signed endorsement deals after his retirement with Lacoste and Peugeot. He started his own brand of clothes and glasses called Guga Kuerten. He was inducted into the International tennis Hall of Fame in 2012.


Which of the towns in North Yorkshire has the largest population?

Yorkshire Facts Yorkshire Facts Real Pay Growth Has Stalled, Says TUC North Yorkshire Welcomes New Air Ambulance British Airways Cabin Crew Get Set For Three Day Strike PM Calls With European Leaders: 17 January 2017 Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson Visits India Nurses, Teachers And Firefighters Facing Falls Of Thousands In Real… It's Time To Count The Wildlife That's Counting On You CBI Responds To PM's Brexit Speech Here's Yorkshire in a Nutshell Population:  5.3 million, according to the ONS census of March 2011 County size: Yorkshire is the largest county in the UK, spanning 2.9 million acres. It is often             split into three geographical areas; North, West or the East             Riding. The North and East Riding of Yorkshire are more rural areas, whilst the West Riding is much more             urbanised. Largest cities: The 3 largest cities in Yorkshire (with a population over 0.5 million) are             Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford. Religion: The majority of the population of Yorkshire consider themselves Christian, in keeping             with the rest of the British population. Language: English is the main language spoken in Yorkshire, but the diverse community has             led to many school children having more than one language. Bradford in particular             is very linguistically diverse, with 43% of primary school children having English             as their second language.  Olympics: If Yorkshire were an independent country it would have finished an incredible twelfth             on the league table in the 2012 Olympics, gaining 7 Golds, 2 Silvers and 3 Bronze.             Athletes include Jessica Ennis, who competed in the Heptathlon, boxer Nicola Adams             and cyclist Ed Clancy. In 2016 Yorkshire re-affirmed its Olympic status with a remarkable 14th place on the league table. Tour de France: The first stage of the 2014 Tour de France started from Leeds Town Hall on Saturday 5th July 2014 and passed             through 190 km (120 miles) of gorgeous North Yorkshire countryside, including the             splendid Pennine section of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, before reaching Harrogate,             where the first Yellow Jersey of the Tour de France 2014 was awarded. On the             second day, riders left the historic city of York for Sheffield on a very             tricky 200-km (125 miles) stage whose final section, especially with the formidable             Holme Moss to climb, resembles a short Liège Bastogne Liège. Coast: The eastern border of Yorkshire is it's 45 mile long coastline, looking out             onto the North Sea. It includes the popular holiday spots of Whitby (the landing             spot of Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel), Bridlington, Robin Hood Bay and Hornsea             (well known in the surfing community). Many have been awarded the Blue Flag label             for sustainability. National Parks: Yorkshire has two National Parks: the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors,             covering 1,762km 2 and 1436km 2 respectively. Together they             attract around 20.3 million visitors per year. Both National Parks aim to: "conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife             and cultural heritage of the area". The Yorkshire Dales even includes the Snaizeholme             Red Squirrel Trail. Both inside and outside of these National Parks are many walking             and cycling routes. History: Yorkshire has a long history of battle and conquests. In the Roman period, York             was named as the joint-capital of Roman Britain; many Roman roads still exist around             Yorkshire. When the Vikings invaded Britain, York was captured and renamed Jorvik             - it became t


"Which pop musician wrote the music for the 1984 film ""The Killing Fields""?"

The Killing Fields [Original Soundtrack] - Mike Oldfield | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic The Killing Fields [Original Soundtrack] AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review               by Thom Jurek Crack all the jokes you want about Mike Oldfield and his Tubular Bells becoming the hit theme song for The Exorcist. While Oldfield is an amazing guitarist who could play with the best of them, with a lithe synth touch that became a trademark, the bottom line is that the man is a serious composer. All the proof one needs apart from his own records like Incantations and Hergest Ridge is this killer movie score. While Oldfield used a purely Western and neo-classical formal approach to write the music for Roland Joffé 's dramatization of true events, his musical mates were among the best in the business at helping him to bring it off: David Bedford wrote arrangements and directed the choir, while Eberhard Schoener helped to conduct and direct another choir (!) and master percussionist Morris Pert lent his talents to the mix as well. While many scores written during the 1980s come off as laughable fluff in the 21st century, Oldfield 's score for The Killing Fields is in many ways far more memorable than the film itself. The music here is full of drama, dynamic, textures, and unexpected twists and turns even in the smallest of the incidental pieces, and carries within it a certain majesty that lacks pomp and remains graceful throughout. Track Listing


The butcher bird is an alternative name for which bird of prey?

Butcher Bird - The Shrike and The Australasian Butcherbird Butcher Bird The Shrike and The Australasian Butcherbird The name Butcher Bird applies to two separate sets of birds.  The first is the Shrike (these birds being the Laniidae family), and the second is  a separate species totally unrelated to the shrike.  This second set is the Butcherbird of Australasia,  this being is the genus Cracticus, which belongs to the Artamidae family of crow -like birds. In both cases the name Butcher Bird takes its origin from the bird's habit of impaling its prey on a thorn while eating it, and leaving the remains there to decay. A place suitable for this purpose is often used many times, and, reminding people of a butcher's shambles, induced the English name.   The Butcher Bird applied to the Shrike The practise of impaling its prey seems to have given rise to application of the the Latin prefix Lanius to many of the genera of the shrikes, and which appears to have been conferred by Gesner.   The habit has also been observed to be carried out when the shrike is kept in confinement, as it will then fix its food to the wires of its cage. The shrikes form the Laniidae family of birds,  One species, the Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor), also known as the Northern Shrike, derives its trivial designation from the use made of it as a sentinel by falconers when catching wild Hawks. The Hawk-catcher would lie hidden in a hut, watching through a small hole the Butcher Bird, which would be tethered some yards off, and by its actions not only gave him notice of the approach of a Bird-of-Prey, but also indicated of what kind the stranger was. Thus the sentinel was only slightly troubled at a passing Kite , Eagle , or Buzzard ; but would beat itself on its perch with screams at the sight of a Harrier , while on the appearance of a Falcon or Sparrow-Hawk it would drop with cries of distress into a retreat that had been considerately prepared for it. On this the falconer, by pulling long strings, would display first one and then a second tethered Pigeon, and the instant the Hawk clutched this last, would draw a bow-net over both, thus securing his prize.


Which Cheshire town has the motto 'Sal est Vita' (salt is life) on its coat of arms?

Northwich - Coat of arms (crest) of Northwich Northwich Official blazon Arms : Azure a Pall wavy reversed Argent between three Garbs Or. Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours an ancient three-masted Ship pennons flying Or the mainsail Azure charged with a Wyvern sejant Argent the foresail Gules charged with a Mullet of six points Gold and the mizzen sail also Gules charged with a Fountain. Motto : 'SAL EST VITA' - Salt is life. Origin/meaning The arms were officially granted on September 10, 1962. The three gold wheatsheaves on blue, are those of the Earldom of Chester, and relate to the Cheshire County and manorial history of the town. Since they also occur in the arms of the Vernon and Leftwich families. The reversed Y-shaped figure with wavy edges represents the confluence of the Rivers Weaver and Dane, and define the situation of the town irrespective of the future changes in its boundaries or status. Blue and white are the heraldic colours for water and mineral springs, indicative of Northwich's association with the salt industry. They also appear in the colours of the Stanleys (Earls of Derby), and the Venables, holders in chief of Northwich and Witton. The golden ship depicts the importance of the Weaver Navigation in the industrial history of Northwich. The mainsail bears the wyvern of the Venables family, and the other sails a gold star on red, from the Brunner arms, and an heraldic fountain from the Mond crest. This symbol is believed to have been the origin of the ICI Mark. The star and fountain display the connection of Brunner, Mond and Company, the predecessors of ICI, with industrial Northwich. Wyvern, once spelt "wivre" and pronounced "weever", is heraldic wordplay on the river-name. The motto is a fitting allusion to Northwich as a principal salt and brineproducing town from Roman times. Literature  : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones


Who (January 2008) is Director General of the CBI?

CBI director says emissions target unrealistic and not cost-effective | Environment | The Guardian CBI director says emissions target unrealistic and not cost-effective Share on Messenger Close The head of Britain's business lobby said yesterday that there was no chance of Britain or Europe meeting the cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by the deadline set by Brussels last week. Richard Lambert, director-general of the Confederation of British industry, added that there was also no chance of Britain meeting the target for renewable energy by 2020 ordered by the European Commission. The commission last week announced draft legislation outlining how the 27 EU countries are to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and ensure 20% of European energy is generated from renewable sources by 2020. Under the proposals, Britain is to increase its renewable energy quotient from under 2% to 15% by 2020. "It can be done but it will cost a hell of a lot of money," said Lambert. "I think it is not realistic." The scheme would not be cost-effective and businesses would not invest sufficiently in renewable energy technologies, Lambert predicted. The main hope for combating of climate change lay in allowing the market to set a realistic carbon price enabling big polluters to trade their carbon permits and providing incentives for investment in low-carbon or carbon-neutral energy generation. Referring to Europe's carbon trading scheme, which has to deliver about 60% of the cuts, Lambert said the ETS was not perfect. "But it is the best show in town. Let's support it and make it better." The commission proposals are still to be endorsed by national governments and the European parliament. The British government has set a target for reducing emissions by up to almost one third by 2020, while the commission has set a Europe-wide target of 20%. Neither aim would be realised, said Lambert, because it was already too late to meet that deadline. The CBI is more optimistic about the targets for 2030 and 2050, when the government says greenhouse gas emissions should be cut by 60%. It reckons that the cost of the campaign to the average British household would be about £100 by 2030.


The dabchick is an alternative name for which diving bird?

New Zealand dabchick | New Zealand Birds Online   Duncan Watson New Zealand dabchick. Side view of adult. Otaki oxidation ponds, June 2009. Image © Duncan Watson by Duncan Watson Breeding and ecology Grebes are small to medium-sized aquatic diving birds that use large, powerful lobed feet set far back on their body to propel and steer themselves in water. They have relatively long necks and are notable for their submarine-like ability to change their buoyancy. The New Zealand dabchick occurs on small lakes and sheltered inlets on larger lakes from Northland to the north of the South Island. Formerly widespread in the South Island it declined through the 1800s and 1900s until becoming extinct there as a breeding species in 1941. The reasons for this are not fully understood, although predation by introduced predators is likely to have been a factor. In 2012, a pair was recorded breeding near Takaka at the top of the South Island. Identification                                                                                A relatively small, brown-black grebe distinguished by dark glossy head streaked with swept-back fine silvery feathers and prominent yellow eyes. In breeding plumage the front of the neck and breast are rich rufous red. The rest of the rotund body has dark brown-black upperparts and paler underparts with white underfeathers. The tail is little more than a tuft of black silky feathers a few centimetres long. Adults are paler in non-breeding plumage. The eyes are yellow, and the thick olive-grey legs have yellow on the inner side and edges of the feet. The short black bill tapers to a point. Sexes alike. Chicks hatch with irregular heavy black-brown horizontal striped markings on a white background, and a bright red bill with black markings. Juveniles retain striped markings on the head and neck until adult plumage develops; bill becomes black with age. Voice: adults give short chattering calls during breeding season and occasionally when alarmed. Similar species: similar sized hoary-headed grebe has generally lighter plumage and less rufous colouring. Markedly smaller Australasian little grebe has black neck, rufous facial feathering and small pale yellow gape-patch at the base of the bill. Distribution and habitat The dabchick has a patchy distribution in the North Island from Northland to Wairarapa. Most birds inhabit freshwater lakes and ponds on the volcanic plateau, Rotorua Lakes area, Northland, Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa. Formerly widespread in the South Island, it declined through the 1800s and 1900s until becoming extinct there as a breeding species in the 1940s. In 2012, a pair began breeding near Takaka in the north-west of the South Island, and a pair bred near Blenheim in 2015. Breeding birds favour shallow waters with dense vegetation on small freshwater lakes and pools, sand-dune lakes and lagoons, and larger inland lakes with shallow, sheltered inlets up to the size of Lake Taupo, from sea level to 740 m altitude. Non-breeding birds flock on more open freshwater bodies. Population Estimated at 1,900-2,000 individuals. Threats and conservation The small fragmented population is probably declining due to continued threats. Reasons for the decline are not fully understood, but predation by introduced predators is likely to have been a factor along with declining water quality, loss of natural habitat and increased disturbance. Extensive and widespread wetland drainage in the past reduced the availability of suitable natural habitat, although since 1940s more artificial habitat has become available such as farm dams and stock water supplies. Nests on lakes are vulnerable to increased disturbance by boats, jet-skiers and water-skiers. Breeding Breeds year round. Territorial displays begin June-July with egg-laying mainly during August-February. Solitary pairs nest on freshwater lakes and pools, anchoring the nest to aquatic vegetation or building it in a small cave, partially underwater. The nest is a loose pile of aquatic vegetation up to 1 m deep from lake bed to water surface. Elaborat


The airport that serves which US city now handles the most passenger traffic per year?

ACI releases 2013 World Airport Traffic Report: Airport passenger traffic still going strong; air cargo inches along after third year of weak growth Home News Releases Most Recent ACI Media Releases ACI releases 2013 World Airport Traffic Report: Airport passenger traffic still going strong; air cargo inches along after third year of weak growth - Sep 16, 2014 Montréal, 17 September 2014 – Airports Council International (ACI) has released the latest edition of the World Airport Traffic Report. With comprehensive data coverage for almost 2,000 airports in 160 countries worldwide, ACI’s flagship publication remains the authoritative source and industry reference for the latest airport traffic data, rankings and trends on air transport demand. “With many major economies remaining in a fragile state, 2013 can best be characterized as a year of unstable recovery for the global economy,” said Angela Gittens, Director General of ACI World. “Despite this challenging operating climate, worldwide traffic surpassed the 6 billion passenger mark in 2013. This represents an enormous feat for the airport industry as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of commercial aviation in 2014. “The opportunities that lay ahead for aviation are numerous, particularly in emerging markets,” Gittens continued. “Indeed, the huge demographic bases in many of these economies, coupled with rising per-capita income, will mean continued growth at airports in these markets. The growth in air transport demand and the services that airports provide will have a beneficial multiplier effect within local economies where airports operate, as well as across industries and the global economy. “Given both the potential pitfalls and opportunities for aviation now and in the coming years, having a reliable data source to count on is more important than ever,” Gittens added. “ACI continues to deliver the most comprehensive airport traffic data and rankings in an internationally comparable format to provide our members and readership a global view of the industry as a whole.” Key statistics in brief Passenger traffic Worldwide airport passenger numbers increased by 4.6% in 2013 to 6.3 billion, registering increases in all six regions. Atlanta (ATL) remains the busiest airport on the globe with 94.4 million passengers in 2013. Although traffic at the airport was down 1.1% over 2012, the second ranked Beijing (PEK), with 83.7 million passengers, experienced more subdued growth of 2.2% in 2013 as compared to the double-digit growth it achieved in previous years. Airport traffic in emerging markets and developing economies grew faster (8.7%) than in advanced countries (1.8%) in 2013, with emerging markets reaching a 42% share of global passenger traffic. During 2013, the highest number of passengers went through airports in the Asia-Pacific region: Asia-Pacific (2.06 billion, up 8.7% over 2012) Europe (1.73 billion, up 3.2% over 2012) North America (1.57 billion, up 1.1% over 2012) Latin America-Caribbean (501 million, up 5.5% over 2012) Middle East (278 million, up 7% over 2012) Africa (164 million, up 0.5% over 2012) With almost 1.3 billion passengers, BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), which represent 20% of global passenger traffic, achieved strong growth of 8.6% in passenger traffic. MINT countries (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey) achieved similar traffic growth, with an 8.8% increase for passenger traffic in 2013. One of the fastest-growing airports among the world’s busiest is Dubai International (DXB), which moved from 10th to 7th position in 2013 as a result of its passenger traffic growing more than 15% during the year. Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST, which ranks 18th) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL, which ranks 20th) are two other airports that experienced double-digit passenger growth rates in 2013, with increases of 13.7% and 19.1% respectively. The world’s top 30 airport cities handle more than one-third of global passenger traffic. London remains the world’s largest airport system with almost 140 million passengers handled at six a