Lord Turner advices government to extend CCS technology to gas-fired stations
Lord Turner, the chairman of the Committee on Climate Change, has advised the UK government to extend carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology from coal-fired plants to gas-powered stations.
Carbon capture and storage technology was brought in by previous government to fir up to four new coal-powered stations to cut emissions from fossil fuels.
The report prepared by the Committee has also warned that Britain could miss its carbon reduction targets if it doesn’t fit gas-fired power stations with carbon capture and storage technology.
Paul McCartney’s Doesn’t Let Fame Get to His Head
Paul McCartney might be one of the best and famous musicians in the industry, but while giving an exclusive interview, he told that even he was sent off, while he went to enter a talent contest that took place in Welsh.
He spoke about the teenage trip he went to in North Wales and that he would never let fame ever come in between the relationship that he has with his loved ones.
He is without a doubt the world’s most famous and we’ll known musician, who has enjoyed every bit of his success that has touched the heights that is beyond people’s wildest dreams.
Geoffrey Hill Chosen for the Prestigious Oxford Professorship of Poetry without Scandal
There were no blistering rows this time. After months of rumor and public disagreement, Geoffrey Hill has been chosen to the Oxford Professorship of Poetry, which generally is considered as the most honorable position in the poetry world, after the Laureateship by a total victory of 1,156 votes.
He fills a fissure in the university’s teaching chain of command left by the resignation of Ruth Padel in the preceding month of May.
Obama Losing Confidence Everywhere
The popularity rating of the U. S. President, Barrack Obama is going down everywhere including the US, as well as, other countries across the world. Recently, his ratings have declined significantly and he is finding very few supporters.
Politicians and experts are also criticizing the U. S. President for blaming Britain for the Gulf of Mexico Oil spill disaster. It is pointed out that to save their own skins the U. S. politicians are trying to find soft targets for the disaster that can have a devastating impact on the environment and the economy of the U. S. Gulf Coast.
Larry King to Host a Show to Collect Funds for Oil Spill
On Monday, Larry king will be anchoring a celebrity telethon. The duration of the show will be two hours and the purpose is to gather funds for the victims of oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
CNN revealed that the name of the show is "Disaster in the Gulf: How You Can Help" and it will feature many celebrities like Deepak Chopra, Tim McGraw, Cameron Diaz, Kathy Griffin, Lenny Kravitz and Justin Beiber. Sting is also slated to perform on the show.
The online version of the show will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest of "American Idol's" fame. He is also Mr. King's friend.
Showtime Launches Spin-Off of "The L Word”
On Sunday a new reality show series will start on Showtime. The name of the series is "The Real L Word ".The show is a follow up of another show broadcasted by the network earlier, called "The L Word". This show was broadcasted from 2004-2009 and it depicted the lives of lesbians in an overt way.
The Creator of the show, Ilene Chaikin, revealed that she was continuously confronted with questions regarding the reality of the show. People were keen on knowing whether lesbians really behaved in the manner depicted on the show.
Senators Promote Casinos in Massachusetts
Senators in Massachusetts are trying to find support for their plans to legalize three casinos in the state. They argue these steps will help generate revenues worth $1.8 billion every year, apart from creating 14,000 permanent jobs.
A study has already been commissioned, which supports these steps. The study was done by the Innovation Group and it also provides services to other states. Some of the biggest casino operators include Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., Wynn Resorts, and Trump Hotels & Casinos, who have also supported these measures.
Tom Cruise’s Knight & Day Fails to Receive Much Praises
James Mangold's film `Knight & Day' based on a CIA agent (Tom) and his vigil experiences with attractive (Cameron) is going to be a bold release of this summer.
The film is a mix of many genres and this kind of a mixture is rarely found. The film is an action thriller, along with romance, comedy and then the drama of a missing son.
According to the critiques, the film by Mangold is giving some viewers a good experience in the summer. However, in reality its business is going very slow in its first week only, thereby posing challenge for the market executives.
Jesse Plans to Move to Austin
Three months back, Jesse James's disgraceful affairs disclosure lead to his divorce with Sandra Bullock. Janine Lindemulder, James ex- wife, however, said that Sandra might be ready for dating again.
James and Janine have a daughter, Sunny.
"She's a red-blooded American woman, and there will be a right time to venture out. She is very forgiving and loving", said Lindemulder.
Janine gave this information to the new issue of Life & Style Weekly. Life & Style Weekly has quoted Janine that Sandra is not a woman, who would fear to date after the divorce.
Angelina Jolie Raises Refugee Awareness; Visits Ecuador
Taking out time from the glitz of Hollywood world, Angelina Jolie went for a cause that is very close to her heart. Besides ramping up for the premier of her new movie "Salt", she also travelled to see the refugees in the village of Ecuador.
In addition to be acknowledged as an Oscar-winning actress, she also plays an eminent role as the supportive ambassador of United Nations. She had planned this tour to bring into light the problems and abuses suffered by the women and children refugees.
Voters Still Don’t Know the Candidates
Many voters are still unfamiliar about the candidates. Melony Fronckel of Potterville shared that though she is planning to vote but she doesn't know the issues or the candidates. One Lansing resident, being Republican, plans on voting along party lines, but he is not familiar with the candidates in his party.
About 65% of Democratic voters don't know Lansing's Mayor, Virg Bernero outside of mid-Michigan, according to an exclusive News 10 Voice of the Voter poll. As a matter of fact, about 51% of those same voters don't know the House Speaker, Andy Dillon.
Megan Fox Denies her Broken Engagement
It isn't clear if Megan Fox has forgotten or is she simply denying the fact that she had said that she and her fiancé Brian Austin Green had broken up the engagement. Well, it may also be a kind of promotion to be in news for her upcoming film, Jonah Hex, as she has already begun to appear in hours of interviews and appearances.
At the `Jonah Hex' premiere, the actress said, "We've been engaged for four years, so I don't know why the story is breaking now like it's new. But I'm happy to still be engaged and still be with him. [It's] really not a re-engagement ... nothing is different".
Paterson Proposes Additional $1.60 to the Cost of Pack of Cigarettes
Under a plan to close the budget gap that was advanced by Gov. David A. Paterson on Friday evening, an additional $1.60 will be added to the cost of a pack of cigarettes and tobacco taxes, will be collected from Indian tribes. Legislation will be submitted by Mr. Paterson to lawmakers, under which the state's cigarette tax will be raised by 60 cents a pack more than the increase, previously considered.
Lohan’s Lawyer Says Her Urine Alcohol Test Shows She Wasn’t Drunk on Awards Night
Lindsay Lohan solicitors have claimed that the actress didn't take any amount of alcohol on the eve of MTV Movie Awards, adding that she will soon come out clean from the speculations.
Shawn Chapman Holley, the lawyer, said that she has reported to have recorded a negative reading on the alcohol urine test at LA's County Probation Department at 10a. m. on Monday.
She had been alleged to have taken alcohol after her SCRAM bracelet showed positive readings on the detector.
Board Approves 5% Fee Hike for California State University
In a Board meeting, held in Long Beach, on Friday, it was announced that the proposed 5% fee rise for undergraduate students for this session has been approved by the California State University trustees.
The board members voted for the increase and the results were 10 to 2, this implies that students will have to pay $204 more for the full-time courses. This accounts to total university fee of $4,230 for the 2010-2011 academic session. If the fees, that every campus charges accordingly, the total fee for undergraduates elevated to $5,097, excluding the housing or books costs.
Snoop Dogg Bags another Hit
With his mindboggling performances in different genres like California Gurls, MILF Weed and Bones, Snoop dog has been stealing hearts, away.
In his latest tune Oh Sookie, he will be paying his regard to the bloodsucking, sex-addicted, mind-reader and shape-changing Doggfather, as well as, the inhabitants of Bon Temps and Louisiana.
It will be telecast in "True Blood" on HBO.
The tune was launched on HBO. com on Thursday, through a video. He basically tends to develop a love trio between Eric, mind-scanner Sookie Stackhouse and Bill, who all are the vampires.
Obama Admin Plans to File Legal Action against Arizona Immigration law
Arizona law for deporting illegal immigrants has called for trouble. The Obama administration will be filing legal suit against the same law. This decision has pushed the nation into a debate over the implementation of immigration policies in the United States.
This is one of the decisions that the Federal Government takes once in a while, by interfering in the affairs of the state.
MJ’s Memorial Receives $1m as Contribution from Promoter of Unfortunate Concert
The advertiser who was behind Michael Jackson's unfortunate concert tour on Friday made a contribution of more than $1 million towards the costs of the singer's memorial service in the previous year, which was one week ahead of the 1-year anniversary of the King of Pop's death.
AEG and the executors of the Jackson estate said they have offered $1.3 million to the city of Los Angeles, so as to help cover the $3.2 million cost of regulation and other measures for the July 2009 public memorial at AEG's Staples Center venue.
Knowing Kagan Better through E-mails, Released by Clinton Presidential Library
More than 75,000 e-mails that were sent to and by the Supreme Court Candidate Elena Kagan, were released by the Clinton Presidential library, on Friday.
The e-mail showed the kind of professional she was while with the Clinton administration and what will she likely be with the Obama admin. Kagan had been pictured as more administrator than provocateur, as concluded by the e-mails.
Reading No Bad Reviews of Herself: Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus is surely growing into a mature woman, as the 17 year old talks about the expansion of her upcoming album, titled Cant' Be Tamed, for which she has had to take on criticism coming from a certain type of people stating that she is trying to be too old at this age of hers.
However, this 17 year old teen celeb had a message to offer to such so called critics that she does not get intimidated by this kind of criticism since she does not show any interest in reading such kind of messages.