Gloucestershire Old Spots as there are fewer than 1000 registered breeding females. An application has been made to gain European Commission Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status for Old Spots pig meat. This was granted on 29 July 2010. The TSG certification attests that a particular food product objectively possesses specific characteristics which differentiate it from all others in its category, and that its raw materials, composition or method of production have been consistent for a minimum of 30 years. The GOS is a large breed, white in colour with a minimum of one distinct black spot. It has lop ears which will almost
William Cook (billiards player) William Cook (billiards player) William Cook was a professional player of English billiards in the 19th century. He won the World Championship on several occasions. Cook's first title challenge came in 1870, which was the first actual match for a recognised "Billiards Championship." He played John Roberts Sr. for the title, and the two met with leading players of the time to discuss rules beforehand. Cook was an expert at the , whereas Roberts was superior in the all-around game. Roberts managed to alter the Championship rules so that the spot stroke was made significantly more difficult. The tighter pockets