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Rule Britannia once again!
2008-05-17 02:16:00 Here in Canada, the holiday that commemorates the longest-reigning British Monarch is upon us. Queen Victoria ruled for 63 years. Canadians typically, (at least where I'm from, here in Ontario) head north to the cottage and shoot off fireworks. Although never one for showy displays or loud bangs, I too am northward bound this weekend, not only to celebrate Victoria Day , but also to mark the occasion of my mother-in-law's 75th birthday on May 26th.I shall return on Monday and undoubtedly will be anxious to get back to my laptop and my fellow-bloggers. I will try and squeeze in some poetry-writing while I'm away (hiding in a cabin, trying to escape the fray). You see, I'm already at work!Have a great weekend, wherever you are!Happy Birthday Your Majesty!Kat
Britannia Mascot in Hari Puttar - A Comedy of Terrors
2008-04-12 14:35:00 Even before you let your imaginations fly and let loose, let us tell you, Hari Puttar is definitely not the Hindi version of Harry Potter. Nor does the story have anything to do with Wizards and Wizardry.Hari Puttar - A Comedy Of Terrors, is a film about children and their adventures in London. The two animated characters of 'Hari Puttar' (the real character in the film is played by Zain Khan) and 'Funtoon' (Britannia's mascot). Tata Elxsi, the premium Animation and FX Company in India, has been engaged to create the two animated characters, Hari Puttar and Funtoon. These animated characters are to play the narrators in the film thus taking the storyline ahead. Just like in Kunal Kohli's Hum Tum.The other actors in the film are Sarika, Jackie Shroff, Saurabh Shukla, and Vijay Raaz. Tata Elxsi have in past worked on some prestigious projects like Taare Zameen Par, Jodhaa Akbar, Dhoom 2, Rang De Basanti? and now for Hari Puttar- A Comedy of Terrors.
Visit the Tour Britannia stand at Race Retro
2008-03-13 00:00:00 Between March 14th and 16th, Tour Britannia will be at Race Retro on stand A42 in Main Hall 2. All entrants, potential entrants and competitors are welcome to come to the stand and talk with Fred Gallagher, our Sporting Director, and with Alec Poole, our Commercial Director. In fact, knowing how important busy people's time is to them, Fred and Alec are making a unique offer to ensure that they deliver the answer to your query in person on the stand. If you E-mail them with your name, the nature of your interest and query plus the day and time that you expect to be on the Tour Britannia stand and they will be there to meet you. And that is not the end of it. Anyone wishing to compete but who has not already made their entry can come on to the Tour Britannia stand at Race Retro and, if they have their cheque book handy, still make their entry at the reduced rate that has been available up to March 3rd. Note that this only applies to people who come in person to the show to make th...
Tour Britannia organizers to be at the Race Retro Show
2008-02-23 00:00:00 Tour Britannia - September 2nd/4th, 2008 A FEAST FOR KINGS "A good start from Cambridge" normally means that the Light Blues are leading by Hammersmith Bridge, but on Monday, September 1st this phrase will take on a special meaning for competitors in the Tour Britannia 2008. The start venue of Cambridge will give them a truly excellent beginning to this international motor sport event with the now-traditional Welcome Dinner being held in the Hall at King's College. Created in the early part of the Nineteenth Century by William Wilkins, this magnificent Gothic structure can accommodate over three hundred seated diners and is the setting for the annual Founder's Feast in honour of the college's founder, King Henry VI. Following their own feasting, the competitors, especially those in the regularity section of the event, need to be prepared for an early start from Cambridge to reach Snetterton Circuit for the first tests and races of the Tour Britannia. There will be three "grids"...
Cool Britannia: Hot new lingerie collections from young British designers
2008-01-17 05:01:00 In recent years, Britain has been turning out some of the hottest new lingerie labels - Fleur T, Made by Niki, Modern Courtesan, Lascivious, Eternal Spirits and N De Samim all hail from cool Britannia, and each label has created their own signature style. Today we?re highlighting two young British designers who have pushed ...
Clipper To Develop 7.5 MW Britannia Offshore Wind Turbine
2007-11-15 06:47:00 Clipper Windpower Plc announced last week that it has established a Center of Excellence for Offshore Wind in Blyth, United Kingdom, to develop a 7.5 MW offshore wind turbine, which the company says would be world's largest.The "Britannia Project" has attracted support from the UK's One NorthEast Regional Development Agency. The development of the 7.5 MW wind turbine will build upon Clipper's Liberty 2.5-MW turbine.The Britannia Project addresses the growing demand for highly reliable and efficient offshore wind energy. Clipper will enlist the services and test facilities of the Blyth-based New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC) in this project."We are extremely pleased to have the U.K.'s One NorthEast working with us in the Britannia Project," said James G.P. Dehlsen, Chairman and CEO of Clipper. "We established the Project based on the offshore wind application of our technology and in concert with the U.K. government's policy leadership targeted to provide upwards of 20% ...
Catwalk To Red Carpet - BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards
2007-11-03 16:31:00 Kate Winslet in a modified Gucci Spring 2008 dress. The model looks much sexier in the dress than Kate did, maybe it is the colour.Jennifer Connelly in Bottega Veneta Spring 2008Source & Sourcehttp://redcarpetfashionaw-ards.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/d-efault?alt=rss
Michael Sheen to host 16th annual BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards
2007-10-25 14:26:00 Actor Michael Sheen will host the 16th annual BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards scheduled to take place on November 1. Hollywood stars including Kathy Bates, ...
By: B4U India
2008 MOTUL Tour Britannia dates announced!
2007-10-20 00:00:00 MOTUL Tour Britannia has now established itself as one of the leading historic Race Tours within Europe. In each of the three years it has run the event has gone from strength to strength and a record, near capacity entry of 84 cars in 2007 was testament to the ever-growing popularity of Tour Britannia. A rich variety is important to the organisation and a carefully considered route has always ensured Tour Britannia entrants have enjoyed some of England's finest scenery. This was epitomised in 2007 when unprecedented access was gained to Windsor Park and the field of cars elegantly toured the famous Long Walk up to The Queen's residence, Windsor Castle. The assortment of different race circuits has always been appreciated by drivers and the diversity of special stages has also seen these magnificent cars right at home in the grounds of stately houses and historic hill climb venues. In 2007, the contrast between old and new was never more evident than when the route took the crews...
The final leg of MOTUL Tour Britannia
2007-09-07 00:00:00 Click on the picture to enlarge JOHN GRANT POWERS TO COMPETITION HONOURS REGULARITY CATEGORY WON BY MICHAEL BIRCH PAUL HOWELLS WINS OVERALL MOTUL TOUR BRITANNIA TROPHY SHELDON & STEVENS WIN THE PRIZED PRE-1965 CATEGORY The final leg of MOTUL Tour Britannia provided yet more spectacular action over five stages and one circuit, with mere seconds splitting crews as they fought for category honours. In the Competition category, John Grant and Charles Elwell powered the awesome Chevron B16 to victory, while in Regularity Michael Birch claimed honours in his first year in the event. He was however co-driven by former two-time winner of the category, Jeremy Haylock, who has previously navigated John Ruston to two Tour Britannia victories. The overall MOTUL Tour Britannia - based on Index of Performance - was won by Porsche driver Paul Howells, navigated by Travis drummer, Neil Primrose. The third and final day of MOTUL Tour Britannia took competitors north from the Coombe Abbey base...
Redhouse takes early competition lead in Motul Tour Britannia
2007-09-06 00:00:00 Click on the picture to enlarge Visit our 2007 Tour Britannia pictures gallery The third running of MOTUL Tour Britannia, Britain's only Race Tour for historic cars, got underway this morning and, after the first of three days of competition, the battle for honours is already fierce and Porsche cars dominate. In the Competition category, the Porsche crew of Howard Redhouse/Richard Shaw and John Grant/Charles Elwell set the early pace, with Redhouse narrowly taking the upper hand. In Regularity, Paul Hernaman/Ray Crowther take a 1.9 second advantage. And, in the fight for overall honours - the MOTUL Tour Britannia Trophy based on Index of Performance - Paul Howells, navigated by Travis drummer Neil Primrose, lead in another Porsche 911. Today's route took in a feast of action that covered racing at Kent's Brands Hatch circuit, as well as speed tests over sealed surface roads at the famous Brooklands race track and the Longcross testing ground. Britain's summer has finally arri...
John Grant powers into competition lead in leg 2 in Tour Britannia
2007-09-06 00:00:00 Click on the picture to enlarge JOHN GRANT POWERS INTO COMPETITION LEAD PAUL HERNAMAN MAINTAINS REGULARITY ADVANTAGE JOHN CLARK OVERHAULS HOWELLS FOR MOTUL TOUR BRITANNIA TROPHY At the end of the second leg of MOTUL Tour Britannia, competition remains intense after another day of great racing and fine British weather. In the Competition category, John Grant/Charles Elwell have powered the Chevron B16 from fifth overnight into the lead of the 43-strong Competition category field. Paul Hernaman and Ray Crowther continue to lead a closely-fought Regularity, while John and Chris Clark have snatched the overall MOTUL Tour Britannia lead - based on Index of Performance - from second placed Paul Howells (Porsche 911). Today?s second leg of MOTUL Tour Britannia took the crews from Coombe Abbey, in Warwickshire, for another full day of action, including races at two of Britain?s finest circuits. After two runs at MIRA, the route then headed to Donington Park and onto the picturesque Belvo...
Britannia Building Society builds team of in-house coaches externally quali
2007-09-03 17:05:00 Britannia Building Society has built a team of in-house coaches externally qualified by The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Ten employees at the organisation have been awarded a Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Mentoring and Executive Coaching ? the highest level of qualification offered by ILM. A further 20 Britannia employees are currently enrolled on the programme, with additional programmes planned for 2007 and 2008. Adrian Powell, head of leadership development at Britannia, said: "Our aim is to build an internal coaching capability that allows us to offer a high standard of development for people across the Britannia Group. We are planning to have a pool of about 80 coaches by the end of 2008." Kim Parish, chief executive at ILM, said: "The managers who achieve this diploma will be able to cascade their knowledge and learning throughout the organisation, resulting in significant business benefits." Britannia is Britain's second largest mutual and...
Britannia - Matacipayos (2002)
2007-08-18 00:23:00 BRITANNIA - MATACIPAYOS 01 - Primer Mundo 02 - Costumbres Decadentes 03 - Nacido Pobre 04 - Reina Ciega 05 - Amutuy 06 - Chacarera Del Sr. Jeringa 07 - Matacipayos 08 - Amigo (Cicatrices En El Alma)DESCARGA "MATACIPAYOS"Uploader: SaekiDisco Alojado en MEDIAFIRE
By: Descarga Metal
Tour Britannia welcomes title sponsor, Motul takes the title
2007-08-10 00:00:00 MOTUL, one of the world?s leading oil companies, has agreed a partnership with Tour Britannia, Britain?s historic Race Tour which takes place from 3-6 September 2007. The event will now be known as the MOTUL Tour Britannia, with immediate effect. MOTUL has been involved in motor sport for over 40 years, supporting teams in a wide range of disciplines including Moto GP, Formulas 1, 2 and 3, Le Mans Endurance and the World Rally Championship. The French company has used motor sport as a research tool, as well as a marketing one, to great effect and its products are among the most technically advanced available. Gareth Burnett, Managing Director of Pace Products, the UK importer of MOTUL Products, commented: ?We provide products that cover the entire spectrum of motor sport, including many that are ideally suited to historic vehicles, particularly those used in competition. Tour Britannia is a relatively new event on the UK scene but, like MOTUL, has a rapidly expanding number of fan...
The Beckhams Say Farewell Britannia
2007-07-12 15:41:00 David and Victoria Beckham arrived at Heathrow airport today as set off to begin their new life in Los Angeles.Just Jared has managed to put the Sky News clip onto You Tube. This is them arriving at Heathrow and heading to the British Airways VIP lounge. Source
By: Victoria Beckham
Record entry for Tour Britannia
2007-07-08 00:00:00 Click on the picture to enlarge Standard entries for Tour Britannia 2007 (3-6 September) have now closed and the organisers are delighted to report a record 76 applications for the third running of Britain?s race tour for cars built before 1976. Twenty-four entries have been received for the Touring-Regularity Category; more than double last year?s figure. ?The number of entries received has been really gratifying,? said Fred Gallagher, Tour Britannia?s Sporting Director. ?There is a wonderful variety of nationalities and cars represented. I?m particularly pleased that we have so many Regularity entries and am sure the David K Williams Trophy will be hotly-contested.? Adding to his comments, Commercial Director Alec Poole said: ?We had 42 entries at this point last year, so we are almost double the 2006 figure. There is great depth in the entry with cars ranging from Minis and Ford Escorts to competition Ferraris and Porsches. There will be great competition, and just as impor...
Record entry for Tour Britannia
2007-07-07 06:19:00 Click on the picture to enlarge Standard entries for Tour Britannia 2007 (3-6 September) have now closed and the organisers are delighted to report a record 76 applications for the third running of Britain’s race tour for cars built before 1976. Twenty-four entries have been received for the Touring-Regularity Category; more than double last year’s figure. “The number of entries received has been really gratifying,” said Fred Gallagher, Tour Britannia’s Sporting Director. “There is a wonderful variety of nationalities and cars represented. I’m particularly pleased that we have so many Regularity entries and am sure the David K Williams Trophy will be hotly-contested.” Adding to his comments, Commercial Director Alec Poole said: “We had 42 entries at this point last year, so we are almost double the 2006 figure. There is great depth in the entry with cars ranging from Minis and Ford Escorts to competition Ferraris and Porsches. There will be great competition, and...
Britannia Couture range cookers by Avsh Alom Gur
2007-06-15 00:00:00 The new Britannia Couture range cookers are inspired by designer Avsh Alom Gur's signature designs from the catwalks of London, Milan and Paris. These designs can add a little color in your kitchen and change the atmosphere, and make the cooking experience more beautiful.The 3 designs are available in a ...
Tour Britannia gains unique access to England's Royal residence
2007-06-10 00:00:00 Click on the picture to enlarge 2007 event route to include Windsor Castle?s Long Walk Tour Britannia, Britain's historic race-tour for cars built before 1976, has been honoured in receiving permission to run part of its route through Windsor Great Park, adjoining Windsor Castle The event, which runs from 3rd - 6th September, will see competitors drive through The Great Park and along the spectacular ?Long Walk? which leads to the Royal residence. While the event is competitive, the Windsor Great Park element is purely a drive-through at touring and photographic speeds. Alec Poole, Tour Britannia's Commercial Director said: ?Windsor Castle - with the Long Walk leading up to it - is one of Britain's most iconic images. To see historic motor cars driving there will be absolutely amazing. We are deeply indebted to all those who have made this possible for Tour Britannia.? Continua leyendo "Tour Britannia gains unique access to England's Royal residence"
Tour Britannia to visit Brooklands in its Centenary Year
2007-05-29 00:00:00 Click on the picture to enlarge Tests at Mercedes-Benz World and Brooklands Museum visit Tour Britannia, Britain?s historic race-tour for cars built before 1976, will visit the historic Brooklands circuit in Surrey this year. The event, which takes place from the 3rd - 6th September, will feature special tests at the newly-opened Mercedes-Benz World test track as well as the opportunity to drive on sections of the famous banked track, which this year is celebrating its centenary. Tour Britannia Sporting Director Fred Gallagher said: ?From the moment we decided to start the 2007 Tour Britannia in the south-east of England my heart was set on Brooklands. Thanks to the generosity and cooperation of both Mercedes-Benz World and the Brooklands Museum we will be able to offer competitors a unique experience. The Mercedes-Benz World test track is a demanding yet safe environment for the entrants to enjoy their historic cars. It?s an amazing contrast; the state-of-the-art, 21st Century ...
Let Britannia Rise : A love letter to the British
2007-04-29 23:02:00 Jeffrey Smith of The Roving Medievalist and others has created a new blog to join the other members of his stable.It is called Let Britannia Rise : A love letter to the BritishIt is of the same high quality that we have come to expect from Jeffrey. The Brits will return his love.How he has the energy to do all the blogs defeats me. Must be something he puts in his tea !
Hail Britannia: a Fish & Quips Extravaganza
2007-04-17 00:46:00 Sam Breach, self-described English-girl-abroad and author of Becks and Posh, is hosting Fish & Quips, an online event designed to promote the idea that English cooking is not always a joke. I feel especially lucky and relevant since we spent 12 days in London last month, and as always, we found food. The feast you ...
Sandra Bullock 2003 - 12th Annual BAFTA-LA Britannia Awards (08.11.03) (x24
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Folk Britannia-Deja Vu?
2006-10-02 17:03:02 Isnt it interesting (or hilarious) that young Brit folk upstart Jim Moray said in the third and final episode of Folk Brittania (on BBC) that you can do anything in folk as long as Martin Carthy approves, kind of takes you back to er, 1965 when a young Bob Dylan upset Pete Seeger at the Newport Festival by plugging in.Although it took Zimmy nearly a decade more to begin wearing makeup-Jim Moray is doing it already! Jim Moray Website
By: Visions Of Dylan
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