1.   They are Lhotshampas of Nepali origin, an ethnic group the Bhutanese rulers no longer wants in the kingdom, deeming them a threat to political order.

2.   Mr xxx starts with the body which is machine cut to get the right thickness, then hallowed in the right places working to a template.

3.   The full list of subjects, which range from cake decorating to Russian and from guitar to massage, is available on the school's website, along with the timetable.

4.   She's at least three years older than him.

5.   "Nobody whould be without water, but anyone having circulation problems or leaks with the supply should contact council immediately."

6.   The pilot has been deemed a success and will be expanded to other schools this year.

7.   While the level of the Turitea dam remains high, people should hose in the morning or at night on alternative days.

8.   The long-standing world food, craft and music fair is very proud of. 2008 will see the festival nte will include a few subsidiary events before and after the big day on Saturday, March 29.

9.   It has embraced a new initiative through Enviropaints Ltd, which recycles and recreates waste paint in New Zealand.

10.   As well as embarking on international goodwill tours, the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines undertakes a wide variety of ceremonial work, public fanfares and beating retreat displays, and provides orchestral background music for naval functions and dinners.

11.   Greenhouse gas emissions are shaping up to be an issue in this year's election.

12.   What an amazing amount of events I have to write about for this fortnight.