VESA Local Bus - also limited its reliability. Glitches between cards were common, especially on low-end motherboards, and when important devices such as hard disk controllers were attached to the bus, there was the all-too-common possibility of massive data corruption. By 1996, the Pentium (driven by Intel's Triton chipset and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) architecture) had all but eliminated the 80486 market, and VESA Local Bus with it; most of the last 80486 motherboards made have PCI slots in addition to (or completely replacing) the VESA Local Bus slots. See also: Extended Industry Standard Architecture Industry Standard Architecture Micro Channel Architecture Peripheral Component Interconnect XT bus architecture Article based based on VESA Local Bus at FOLDOC, used with permission..
Vermont - the state. The Green Mountains, so named because their relatively short stature allows for mostly no timberline, form a north-south spine running the most of the length of the state, slightly west of its center. Several mountains do have timberlines: Mount Mansfield, the highest mountain in the state and Killington furnish two examples. Roughly 77% percent of the state is covered by forest, the rest in meadow, uplands, lakes, ponds and swampy wetlands. Vermont is known for its brief mud season in spring followed by a cool summer and a colorful autumn, and particularly for its cold winters. The northern part of the state, including the rural northeastern section (dubbed the "Northeast Kingdom") is known for exceptionally cold winters, often averaging more than ten degrees (F) colder than the southern areas.
Kaunas - 1812 war army of Napoleon was crossing Nemunas, so the city was devastated too times during same year. In 1862 a railway connecting Russian empire and Germany was constructed, making Kaunas a significant railway hub. In 1898 first power plant started its operation. After Vilnius was occupied by Russians in 1919, government of Republic of Lithuania established its main offices here. As Vilnius was occupied by Poland breaking Suvalkai treaty in 1920, Kaunas became temporary capital of Lithuania. Between the World Wars Kaunas industry prospered, it was largest city of Lithuania, though, after regaining Vilnius it became second largest. After Second World War the city was ravaged a lot. During occupation of Soviet Union it was restored and became main industrial city of Lithuania - it produced about a quarter of.
Kauri - species of tree in New Zealand, rivalling the sequoia in height and girth. The size and strength of kauri timber made it a popular wood for construction and ship building. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries kauri gum (semi-fossilised kauri resin) was a valuable commodity, and was the focus of a considerable industry at the time..
Kasinadhuni Viswanath - the only significant contributor to Indian film from the Telugu film industry. He started off as a technician in a studio at Chennai, and later assisted Mr. Adurti Subba Rao in direction and made a debut as a director with Aatma Gowravam, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao. But the spark in him came into light only with Siri siri muvva . For the rest of his career, he pleaded at the erosion of old brahminical values/culture with a series of movies under a production company called Poornodaya Movies. Viswanath wanted to show the stark diminishing of "Indian music/culture at the expense of the intruding western influences", with the critically acclaimed movie Sankaraabharanam (The Jewel of Shiva). He made a series of such classical oriented movies all show casing the bliss in Indian.
Kamal Hassan - has been critically acclaimed for his various movie roles, mainly in the Tamil film industry. He made his screen debut with the Tamil movie Kalathur Kannamma at the tender age of 5. He got his break with K. Balachander's Telugu hit Maro Charithra. Besides Tamil, he has also performed in movies in Hindi and other languages. He has played a plethora of characters including a ventriloquist, an under-world don, a freedom-fighter, a classical dancer, a blind violinist, a dwarf clown and even a mentally challenged man. He is the winner of several Indian awards for acting. He has also received the best actor award at the Asian Film festivals held in 1983 and 1985 for Saagara Sangamam and Swathi Muthyam, respectively. He also ventured into film direction with Hey Ram, a.
Kazoku - Fujiwara dynasty (Konoe, Takatsukasa, Kujo, Ichijo, and Nijo) all became princes. The heads of other kuge houses (including Daigo, Hamuro, Hirohata, Kikutei, Kuga, Kazan-in, Nakamikado, Nakayama, Oimikado, Saga, Saionji, Shijo, and Tokudaiji) became marquises. Also, the head of the Sho family, the former royal family of the Ryukyus (Okinawa), was given the title of marquis. Excluding the Tokugawa, kazoku rank distribution for the former daimyo depended on rice revenue: those with 150,00 koku or more became marquises, those with 50,000 koku or more become counts, etc. The former shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu became a prince, the heads of primary Tokugawa branch houses (shimpan daimyo) became marquises, and the heads of the secondary branches became counts. The Constitution of Japan abolished the kazoku and ended the use of all titles of nobility or.
Kangerlussuaq - Rule control and was renamed Kangerlussauq. Almost all of the permanent structures in the town were built during the American occupation of the site. Kangerlussuaq today As the only airport in Greenland to be large enough to support jumbo jets, Kangerlussuaq is Greenland's most important transport hub. Six flights weekly arrive from Copenhagen and connect to internal flights to the capital Nuuk and Ilulissat amongst other locations. The Kangerlussuaq area is also home to Greenland's most diverse land-based wildlife (such as musk oxen, caribou and Gyrfalcons). The combination of these two factors has made Kangerlussauq a significant tourist centre for most of the year. The settlement's economy and population of 500 is now almost completely reliant on the airport and tourist industry. ''Kangerlussuaq panorama ().
Veneto - many of Palladio's villas. Verona's arena is an ancient Roman amphitheatre, traditionally reserved for opera. The thermal baths at Abano Bagni are also an attraction. The regional economy, which used to depend entirely on agriculture , is now highly oriented towards high-tech industry and fashion (Benetton is a major employer), together with cultural tourism..
Kamloops, British Columbia - North Thompson and South Thompson Rivers. Population (2001 Census): 77,281. Industry Major Kamloops-area industries include primary resource processing (pulp mill, copper mine, ranching) as well as tertiary services (provincial lottery headquarters). Climate While situated in an arid, almost desert-like valley, Kamloops winters are generally cold and often wet. Snow is common from October to March. Demographics (according to Statistics Canada 2001 census) Growth Rate (1996-2001): 1.2% Total Private Dwellings: 32076 Area: 297.57 sq. km. Density: 259.7 people per sq. km. Mayor: Mel G. Rothenburger.
Yalobusha - The Illinois Central Railroad built a branch line from Jackson, Tennessee to Grenada, passing through Water Valley and Coffeeville, in the late 1850's. ICRR officials wanted to set up shops in Coffeeville, but could not obtain the property they wanted. Residents of the fledging town of Water Valley offered to donate the needed land to the railroad; therefore, the shops were located there, and Water Valley quickly became the largest town in the county. It was officially chartered in 1858, and at that time had a population of 300. In 1860, the county's population was 16,952. Water Valley had become a thriving community with two hotels and several churches. The first church built in Water Valley was the Presbyterian Church built in 1843. Two years later, the First Methodist Church was.
Kaikoura - the 1996 census. The Kaikoura Peninsula extends into the sea south of the town, and the resulting upwelling currents bring an abundance of marine life. The town owes its origin to this effect, since it developed as a centre for the whaling industry. The name 'Kaikoura' means 'The cooking place of crayfish', and the crayfish industry is a major contributor to the economy of the region. However Kaikoura has now become a popular tourist destination, mainly for whale watching and swimming with or near dolphins. There is also a large and readily observed colony of Southern Fur Seals at the edge of the town. It is also one of the best reasonably accessible places in the world to see deep water seabirds such as albatrosses. The town has a strikingly beautiful.
Kalimpong - in the 'language of the local hill people' Several significant monasteries are found within walking distance of the town. Tharpa Choeling Gompa is a monastery of the Yellow Hat sect (Gelug Buddhism). Beyond it is Tongsa Gompa, also known as the Bhutanese monastery, which is the oldest monastery in the area dating to 1692. The monks there belong to the Red Hat sect (Kagyu Buddhism). The newest monastery in town, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, was consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976. It contains a number of important texts brought out of Tibet after the Chinese takeover in the late 1950s. Kalimpong is well known for its flower exporting industry (primarily orchids). It is also the site of an important regional bazaar. Historically, Kalimpong was an important stopover along the.
Kamisese Mara - as President from 1993 to 2000. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Early Life and Career: 1920-1970 2 Prime Minister of Fiji: 1970-1992 3 President of the Republic: 1993-2000 4 Evaluation 4.1 Sugarcane Industry 4.2 Pine Industry 4.3 International Achievements 5 Criticisms 6 Twilight Years Early Life and Career: 1920-1970 Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara was born on 13 May 1920, in Vanuabalavu in the archipelago of Lau, the son of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba, head of the chiefly Vuanirewa clan, and his first wife Lusiana Qolikoro. Mara's title, Ratu, which means "Chief," is hereditary. His other title, Sir, is a knighthood granted by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. A Rhodes Scholar, Mara was educated first at Otago University in New Zealand, where he studied medicine, and later at Oxford University in.
Kenya - import licensing, price controls, and foreign exchange controls. With the support of the World Bank, IMF, and other donors, the reforms led to a brief turnaround in economic performance following a period of negative growth in the early 1990s. Kenya's real GDP grew 5% in 1995 and 4% in 1996, and inflation remained under control. Growth slowed in 1997-99 however. Political violence damaged the tourist industry, and Kenya's Enhanced Structural Adjustment Program lapsed due to the government's failure to maintain reform or address public sector corruption. A new economic team was put in place in 1999 to revitalize the reform effort, strengthen the civil service, and curb corruption, but wary donors continue to question the government's commitment to sound economic policy. Long-term barriers to development include electricity shortages, the government's continued.
Keflavík - form a locality called Reykjanesbær. Founded in the 16th century, Keflavík developed due to its fishing and fish processing industry. Later its growth continued from tourism and Keflavík International Airport which was built by the US during the 1940s. The airport also holds a significant NATO military base. During WWII and the Cold War, the base played an important role in monitoring marine and submarine traffic from the Norwegian and Greenland sea, into the Atlantic Ocean. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, however, the base's role has been cast into doubt, as there is now little threat from submaries carrying ICBM missiles..
Kenneth Clarke - Michael Howard. It is not, however, Mosley's anti-semitism that made a mark on Ken Clarke, but his ground breaking advocacy of a European Union. Mosley was the first politician of any standing to call for British participation in building up a federal state, and his call for Europe a Nation has found echoes in much of Clarke's rhetoric. Parliament and Cabinet He was an unsuccessful candidate in elections in Mansfield in 1964 and 1966. In 1970 he was elected MP for the East Midlands constituency of Rushcliffe. He soon established himself, as a whip from 1972 to 1974 and as industry spokesman from 1976 to 1979. Despite his opposition during the election of Margaret Thatcher he did well under her premiership. His first post in government was as a junior transport.
Key West, Florida - island's strategic location and to bring law and order to the town. In 1823 Commodore David Porter of the United States Navy West Indies Anti-Pirate Squadron took charge of Key West, which he ruled (according to some, exceeding his authority) as military dictator under martial law. Major industries in Key West in the early 19th century included fishing, salt production, and most famously salvage. A number of the inhabitants worked salvaging ship wrecks from nearby Florida reefs, and the town was noted for the unusually high concentration of fine furniture and chandeliers which the locals used in their own homes after salvaging them from wrecks. During the American Civil War, while Florida joined the Confederate States of America, Key West remained in US hands thanks to the Naval base. In the.
Kemah, Texas - of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,330. Kemah's main industry comes from shipping. It was a small fishing town, but Kemah had recently built an attraction called the "Kemah Boardwalk". Locals from the Houston Metropolitan Area of Houston, Texas travel there to eat seafood and have fun. Geography \nKemah is located at 29°32'22" North, 95°1'9" West (29.539469, -95.019032)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²). 4.6 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.65% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,330 people, 892 households, and 566 families residing in the city. The population density is 502.6/km² (1,300.8/mi²). There.
Kevin Rowland - together with its three singles, was a commercial failure. His next release was not until 1999 when he recorded a collection of cover versions called My Beauty. Despite critical acclaim, the album again failed to sell and Rowland withdrew once more from the spotlight of the music industry. Discography (Singles): Walk Away / Even When I Hold You (1988) Tonight / Kevin Rowland's Band (1988) Young Man / One Way Ticket To Palookaville (1988) Concrete And Clay / I Can't Tell The Bottom Fom The Top (Instrumental)(1999) (Albums): THE WANDERER (Young Man / Walk Away / You'll Be The One For Me / Heartaches By The Number / I Am A Wanderer / Tonight / When You Walk Alone / Age Can't Wither You / I Want / Remember Me) (1988).
