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The legislature would have an extra month every two years to do the people's business under a bill passed by the state Senate Wednesday.
The bill, sponsored by Senate President Gary Stevens of Kodiak, would go back to the 120 day limit proscribed in the state constitution during even numbered years. The 90 day session would still be in effect in odd years.
During debate on the Senate floor, Angoon Senator Albert Kookesh said he'd prefer 120 days every year, but thinks the bill strikes a good balance.
But bill opponents, like Wasilla Senator Charlie Huggins, say not enough has been done to make the 90 day session work.
The bill now goes to the state House, where a bill to do away with the 90-day limit entirely has cleared the State Affairs Committee and is awaiting a hearing in the Finance Committee.
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Construction crews just beat the bell, officials announced Sunday, finishing the Barker Cypress Road bridge atop U.S. 290 right before classes resumed in Houston area public schools.
Workers over the weekend completed painting lane markings and activating traffic signals on the bridge, said Karen Othon, spokeswoman for the U.S. 290 widening project. The new bridge is part of the widening segment between Telge Road and Mueschke Road. Williams Brothers Construction is the builder of the $85 million segment.
The bridge is a major thoroughfare between the Sam Houston Tollway and Grand Parkway.
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Bienvenue en France! The so-called "Hexagon" is home to plenty of clichés (most of which tend to reflect reality), like baguettes, striped sweaters, bérets, cheeses, haute gastronomie… and copious amounts of wine.
So whether you're a wine aficionado or simply an amateur of the finer things in life, it goes without saying that your next holiday in France should include at least one (but really, we mean five) stops in a winery.
Because of its location along the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux has a long history of exporting its wines overseas – which perhaps explains why they are some of the most celebrated in the world. And with a total vineyard area of over 120,000 hectares, it is also the largest of France. Home to exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, Bordeaux is primarily a red wine region – although the few whites it does produce are unparalleled in quality and taste, like the sweet Sauternes.
Must do's in Bordeaux include the picturesque medieval village of Saint-Émilion, which is home to not only spectacular architecture but also a Maison des vins where all local AOC wines are on sale. For the winery experience, famous high-end estates like Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Margaux all offer guided visits (by appointment).
Situated in eastern France, Burgundy holds the largest amount of appellations of any French region, and its top grands crus understandably command high prices. What makes Burgundy so interesting, besides its terroir-oriented production, is its equal distribution of reds and whites; the former focuses on Pinot noir grapes, while the latter uses mostly Chardonnay grapes, which are especially delightful in the Chablis subregion.
If you are visiting in November, you definitely want to experience the late harvest of Beaujolais nouveau near Lyon; it's the only wine that can be legally consumed in the year of its production. At any other time of the year, perhaps a visit to the Burgundy Wine Museum in Beaune is in order.
How about a glass of sweet white with a side of Renaissance castle? It's all possible in the Loire Valley and the Tours vicinity. While predominantly a white wine region, the Loire Valley produces a vast variety of wines, from crisp reds to sparkling crémants and even dessert wines – but whatever the type, these wines are famous for their fruity flavors and refreshing taste, most of which make for the perfect apéritif. If you're not familiar with Loire wines, start your journey at the Maison des vins in Tours and continue your exploration in wineries that appealed to your palate the most!
The Saumur area, more specifically, has plenty of stunning vineyards, complete with fortifications, castles and windmills. A must do!
Curious about the castles and the vineyards but running out of time? Hop on this Loire Valley castles & wine-tasting full-day trip from Paris for a quick but memorable glimpse of France's most picturesque wine region.
Alsace is a destination that will appeal to pretty much everyone – and not just for the wine. The region features some of France's loveliest half-timber villages (Kaysesberg, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé) as well as a splendid castle in Haut-Koeningsburg. Not to be outdone, the capital, Strasbourg, offers a surprising yet successful mix of modernity and history.
Alsace obviously doesn't disappoint in the wine department either. Home to the best dry Rieslings in the world, contrary to popular belief, they are not all sweet- and the highly aromatic Gewürztraminers, it also specializes in sparkling wines with its iconic Crémant d'Alsace and a few note-worthy rosés. There are plenty of wineries open to visitors in the Hunawihr region, along the lower Vosges hills. Better have your camera at the ready!
Last but not least, Provence is pretty much the world capital of rosé wines. Located in south-eastern France in the backcountry of the Riviera, Provence has been a wine-making region for at least 2600 years. From Greeks to Romans, from Gauls to Catalans, each group brought it own set of influences to the region, which, today, results in a diverse range of flavours.
Provence has eight major wine regions with AOC designations, with the largest being Côtes de Provence, and Cassis being a favourite from tourists because of its exceptionally beautiful setting along the sea. Few things bring more joy and feel more French than sipping an ice-cold glass of rosé on a patio overlooking the Mediterranean at sundown. Pure bliss is what it is!


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9508 Great Hills Trail, Austin, Texas 78759
October 17, 2018 10 AM
Sonata for Flute and Piano by Samuel Zyman (b. 1956), performed by Sheryl Goodnight, flutist and Stephen Burnaman, guest pianist
Partita No. 1 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), performed by Richard Kilmer, violinist
Ballade in A-flat Major, op. 47, by Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849), performed by Susan Groves, guest pianist
French Suite in E major by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), performed by Toby Blumenthal-Phillips, pianist
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You could point to a lot of things for the Green Bay Packers failure of a 2012 season, but quarterback Aaron Rodgers pointed to one thing we've noted several times before — the Packers seemed disinterested at times.
Rodgers says the 2012 Packers lacked hunger and weren't united. Neither of these things surprises us.
Two games in particular demonstrate it.
In October, the Packers played a clearly overmatched Jacksonville team in Lambeau Field. This is a team that went on to finish the season with two wins. Instead of hammering the Jaguars from start to finish, the Packers turned in one of the most uninspiring, ho-hum performances I can remember — ever. They won 24-15. Instead of putting up 24, they should have won by 24. They let a terrible team without its best player (Maurice Jones-Drew was injured) hang around for most of the day, while letting one of the league's worst starting quarterbacks (Blaine Gabbert) throw for a season-high 303 yards.
Then there was the November game with the Giants. The Packers came out flat from the beginning and got pounded more thoroughly than they have by anyone all season — to the tune of 38-10. The game was over by halftime. I've never seen a Green Bay team play with less pride and less fire than the assholes who showed up on that day in New Jersey. An embarrassment.
So here's what Rodgers had to say.
"We need to just figure some things out within the locker room, I think, and maybe just think hard about what was so special about that 2010 team that won the Super Bowl, and try to channel some of those emotions and ideas and thoughts and feelings and incorporate some of that stuff at the beginning of this year when we reconvene in April and kind of set the vision then.
"It was a disjointed year [in 2011], the first year out of the lockout situation, the year we had. I know [coach Mike McCarthy] has said some of the OTAs didn't go the way the wanted them to this year. So we need to do a better job as leaders of setting the vision early and holding guys accountable for falling in line."
Asked what made 2010 so special, Rodgers said:
"I think there were two things in particular most people would agree with. One, there was a very strong appreciation for the opportunity. For whatever reason the appreciation wasn't the same this year. The guys [in 2010] were just really thankful to have a job in some cases, some of the guys we brought in, but also thankful to get into the playoffs and be somewhere where they felt special and they felt important. It was very united group, more than we've had in any of the eight years here I've been a part of.
"And the second is we were hungry. We hadn't done it before. There were a lot of doubters out there. It's hard, I think, when you have success to be able to have that same amount of hunger that you had when you haven't had that kind of success before. We need to figure out how to do get back to that place."
There are all kinds of excuses out there, but it all comes down to motivation. That comes down to coaching and leadership.
The Packers aren't being motivated properly. Hell, the lengths the coaching staff goes to to defend these guys is crazy. If you were to listen to Mike McCarthy, no one ever does anything wrong — just need to get better at this or make some adjustments with that and everything will be fine. No wonder there's no fire under anyone's ass to play harder — very rarely does anyone lose their job.
In Green Bay, that only happens by accident. Underperforming center Jeff Saturday only got replaced because the Packers saw Evan Dietrich-Smith performing well at another position. They only saw that because other guys got injured. Meanwhile, the Packers stuck with struggling kicker Mason Crosby all season. They didn't even look at another kicker, much less bring in any competition.
And A.J. Hawk… don't even get me started…
The point is, guys aren't being held accountable anymore. Once you're one of the boys, you're one of the boys. That's the problem here and it isn't Rodgers' job to fix it.
Take a look at New England. They make a run just about every year and they have a similar talent level as the Packers. What's different?
For one, they churn that roster all season. If someone isn't performing, they're not afraid to replace him. They take on rejects and nobodies who fit their system and they win.
Guys who've been tossed on the scrap heap before usually motivate themselves. Bill Belichick isn't a rah-rah guy, but he keeps his players focused and accountable.
The Patriots end up in the Super Bowl more often not.
It's pretty clear, the problem lies at the top for the Packers.
Wondering where Jason Wilde's name is in the article. These quotes are from his show with Aaron.
Wilde's article is hot linked at the top. Pretty clear, Brian.
AJ Hawk needs to go, now.
This was spot on!!! I was very surprised to no one in any of the defensive players faces during that game on Saturday. Everyone was just milling around the sideline, waiting for the plane ride home. The other examples you listed about no fire were exactly right as well. No one seemed real excited this year and they seem to be stuck with the "if we show up, we win" attitude. That seemed to work for a time in 2011 after the Super Bowl year, but now no one is afraid of the Packers and they are just getting pushed around the field all game!!!
I didnt think we had too bad of a year, Not as exciting as the last 3 but you're not going to win every year. The difference is that in 2010 it was a team effort where as for the past 2 years its been the aaron rodgers show. It doesnt seem like anyone other than rodgers has put the team on their back.
Think back to 2010 and the success we had. How many of those guys that were riding the pine ended up playing and being better than the guys they replaced?
Pack Attack….hook us up with some figures on that because part of me always felt a big part of the Packers success that year was not because of talent evaluation, it was because guys got and hurt and better players replaced them.
Good article Monty. Spot on.
Maybe a free agency signing would bring some fire to the locker room. At least on the defensive side of the ball. They gotta do something because this team, as it is, is good enough to make the playoff but not win in the playoffs. I know that sounds crazy but our aspirations are to win the Superbowl now, and we actually have the talent to do it. That won't always be the case.
If McCarthy can't find a way to fire up this team then maybe it's time to look for someone who can.
GREAT ARTICLE!!!!….It's about time accountability got talked about. I talked all last season that the defense needed accountability…But people like iltarion would get mad and say they were 15-1…Even Dom Capers last season, when asked what was wrong with the defense said…" We're fine, were winning games, we have Aaron Rodgers." Thats what i'm talking about. No one has to seem to be accountable…From Ted Thompson down………We rarely hear from TT…because he doesnt like to be questioned..or have to account for all these shitty draft picks…..Mike McCarthy…NO FIRE….Everything is fucking fine…..Dom Capers…..Where has he been?…..I didnt see him say anything all season?…..I dont even know if he has a pulse…What did he say after the playoff game?…..I didnt see him talk at all. Did he just grab his marbles and go home quickly instead of….god forbid, getting in front of reporters. Same with TT. I dont blame the players…..They just seem to have the same attitude as management's attitude of "oh well"
Judge Robert Parins and his clowns….had no interest in winning back in the 70's and 80's…that was the Boys Club back then, living of the Glory years of the 60's for over 20 years…Lets not go through that bull shit again.
The biggest problem is at the line of scrimmage…on both sides of the ball….Thats why the rest of the league laughs at us and calls us soft…Because WE ARE……our O line and D line consistently get out muscled. TT's 1st and 2nd round picks in the last 3 years, arent helping any of that……We need 1st and 2nd round picks that can play……If they cant get on the field and actually play football field, they're not worth shit….How many years does a broken leg take to heal Sherrod?…Bust…..That clown couldnt beat out Marshall Newhouse when he was healthy, and Newhouse sucks.
This shit pisses me off. This is the same shit that was said after the Pack lost last year. There is something wrong when a team admits 2 years in a row that it lacked motivation and hunger. Something seriously wrong. This also is not the first time that Aaron has mentioned the locker room to the press. Gee I wonder who he could be talking about (*cough *cough: Finley, Williams..). Whatever happened to the Packer belief in having only quality guys in the locker room regardless of talent? I think I have an idea: MM is so hugely arrogant (and evenly you supporters have to admit that) that he believes he can control even guys like Finley. The problem is MM cant be in the locker room with these guys all the time, so the players have to put up with ass hats like Finley whenever the coaches arent around.
Look at what the Viqueens did this year despite having a pretty average talent level. Do you think any of that has to do with having a bad ass guy, and leader, like Adrian Peterson in the locker room and on the field?
I think watching TWill's play in 3 of the last 4 football games, his lack of tackling, his "oh well no biggie" attitude with the press, his demeanor on the sideline….that spoke volumes to me about the attitude of this team and some of its players.
I know we have had a winning football team and I am thankful for that. However, I am really starting to fear that we are going to watch 2 of the greatest Packer players of all time, ARodge and Claymaker, spend there careers playing for a team (and a coach) who is good, but not good enough.
we've had it pretty sweet as Packers fans since the 90's. The Pack has been competitive almost every year, more times in the playoffs than not, and 2 SB trophies. 2 starting QB's who were/are rated at the top of the league, not many assholes that are getting arrested in the offseason, great facilities and a top notch upgrade to the stadium that is the crown jewel of the league. Not to mention that going to a Packers home game is the best experience in the NFL, and one of the best in any sport. Don't get me wrong, I hate losing, particularly in the playoffs. LOSING SUCKS! I can't sleep after a game like our last one and I feel crappy for a long time. But look around the league. We are one of the best teams in the NFL. Look no further than our own division. In the NFC North: we have 13 titles, including 4 SBs, last 2 yrs ago, ; Chicago has 9 titles, one SB, and it hasn't won a title in 27 years; Detroit has 4 titles and hasn't even been in a SB, last title was 55 years ago; the purple pussies have zero titles and 4 SB losses. We've got a chance every year to win all! New England hasn't won a tile for 8 years….lost 2 SBs which sucks even worse than losing in the playoffs! I HATE TO LOSE but sniping at OUR team doesn' really help. It just gets you more pissed off when you we could have won it all. Enjoy it while you can, it might not be like this forever……………..
People seem to have forgotten the 4-12 2005 team with Mike Sherman running it all. It only took the losses of 2 players (Javon Walker, Ahman Green) to go from 10+ wins a season to picking #5 in the draft. Yes, it can go back to that real quick.
Not with this team though. The past 3-4 years the stars on the team have dropped like flies but their is enough depth to remain competitive.
Thats sweet Jolly….The reason the Packers were horrible in 2005 was basically Favre played one of the worst seasons of his career.
Favre threw 20 tds….29 interceptions, had 8 fumbles…Finished with a passer rating of 70.9. Think that may have had something to do with it?
Yes, you are right. It had nothing to do with the loss of someone who had been racking up consecutive seasons of 2,000+ all purpose yards. Favre definitely had not grown accustomed to having the services the Ahman provided (being arguably THE BEST BACK in the league in pass protection AND as a solid check down receiver)
Losing the top receiving threat was also minor and did not contribute to Brent's dismal stats.
Rodgers was talking about the leaders in the locker room, not the coaching staff.
No surprise guys would lose hunger after winning a title. Really, I think that is the ultimate cop out. We just weren't hungry. Or, maybe you just weren't that great and got beat by a better team.
The Packers need to get better- mentally, physically, all of the above. If that includes getting hungrier, sure.
I find it curious that simply MAKING IT to the Super Bowl is apparently the Holy Grail for Monty. It has been nearly a decade since the Patriots won it. The Packers should be more like the Patriots and make it to the Super Bowl before getting beat, I guess.
The Pats not only are always good, like the Packers, but they play in the AFC, which might have something to do with them making the Super Bowl more often.
Anyway, that is heady company to be putting MM in, comparing him with Bill Belichick, who is probably one of the 5 best NFL coaches ever. Nice compliment.
I've been saying this shit for two seasons. Great article but better observations by Rodgers. If you look at how Brady grew as a leader on the Patriots I hope Rodgers is taking note. This ties into the lack of intensity and focus on the defensive side of things. The personnel on the Packers is as good as any teams, but organizing them and keeping them hungry like caged fucking tigers is all the difference. How does the leadership question get addressed?


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Posted by Glenn Rowswell on 15th February 2017
If someone asks you what 'retro' means, just show them Mike Johnson's modified Mk1 Ford Fiesta – a sumptous slice of flame-spitting '80s cool that reminds us not to take life quite so seriously…
Do you ever wake up in a cold sweat in the night with a fleeting urge to pack everything in and get away from it all? In an age of skinny frappe-induced, Insta- obsessed monotony, it's easier than ever to fall into the trap of a modern, grown-up lifestyle. And that's not a good thing.
How about if you never traded that cool hatchback motor you learnt to drive in for that boring German saloon you now own, for example? Mike Johnson here has done exactly this with his '83 Fiesta that's been by his side for over a decade now.
And with 10 years of love poured into it, it's just getting cooler and cooler by the day. This retro ride therefore acts as a window into what could've been if we decide never to become boring…
Having owned most models of classic Fords that've graced our fine roads before this little hatchback came into his life, Mike admits this once-base spec Mk1 Fiesta Popular was never meant to be much more than a run-around when he picked it up. "It came as a granny spec, with rust in all the usual places," he says. Not a great starting block for a long-winded mega build, then.
Mike's perceptions of the car began to change, however, as he started playing around with what was under the bonnet. Not afraid to whip out the angle grinder, he soon dumped a throaty Crossflow engine in place of the original 1.0-litre, complete with twin Weber carbs and complemented with a boxy wide-arch kit. With its new-found grunt working wonders on transforming the car, Mike spent the next few months in a whirlwind of weekend rips, tunnel runs, and even tearing up the quarter-mile strip, all with a huge grin on his face, naturally.
"I needed more power, so I swapped the Crossflow out for a Zetec engine, which I then supercharged," he explains modestly. Shunning the more common turbocharged Zetec route helped him stand out from the crowd (as if he needed that). Plus it came with the advantage of instant boost. Ideal on a car that weighs about as much as a multi-pack bag of Quavers.
Now squealing like a banshee and breaking necks wherever he went, surely things couldn't get much more extreme for Mike's little thrash-around, could they?
"I still needed more power!" he continues. "So now I'm running a beefier M90 supercharger and have forged a new Zetec engine." A near-enough race-tuned lump tucked under an old-skool Fiesta. Not what you'd expect, is it?
Mike can thank Zak from Power Engineering for getting the beasty motor to talk to the car, but admits most of the work was carried out by himself. "It's a bit of a running joke that nothing ever seems to fit in the tiny engine bay!" Mike laughs. "Everything I buy seems to end up being cut about and modified to fit…"
If you haven't seen this thing in action at a local track day or drag event, or even just flying down the road, for that matter, allow Mike to explain to you what it's like to pilot this beast now. "It's smelly, noisy, rattly and bumpy, with a pinch of torque steer," he grins. "I always tell people it's just like driving a Bentley!" Still, we bet our bottom dollar it's a lot more fun than doing the morning commute in a modern diesel Beemer…
But the engine only makes up half of the reason this car is so damn awesome. Of course, it's the out-there looks which help to warm people's hearts when they first spot this rebel hatchback. Let's not forget that in days of old, Ford absolutely smashed it when it came to successful race and rally cars, with design tweaks from these winners becoming the must-have tuning mods of the time.
Mike's sprinkled these cues into his retro design, such as those aforementioned box arches and the painfully cool 'turbofan' wheel covers (Ken Block eat your heart out). Then there's the Kamei front spoiler modified to fit, and the home-made aluminium boot spoiler, all adding to that iconic square silhouette. Finally, the fact it's beige and is rocking retro hockey-style side stripes only makes us love it more, too!
Peer inside and you're once again left breathless as to the boundary-defying sight that beholds you. Forget the frilly bits. Mike has gone to town with a brutal race-inspired interior, complete with those no-prisoners- taken aluminium buckets and the minimal- yet-immaculate dash designed around a fleet of practical Autometer gauges. The perfect place to enjoy laying the 250-plus bhp and countless amount of torque now on offer down to the tarmac, we imagine!
Growing up with a car and getting to know its ins and outs over a long period of time, rather than trading up every couple of months, has clearly worked wonders here with Mike and his beloved Fiesta. By tweaking bits as he thinks of new ideas and never getting too hung up about the inevitable niggles that have occurred along the way, his car has acted as a test bed for crazy new ideas.
"I'm currently building a compound Borg Warner turbo setup to get more boost but retain the minimal lag," he tells us. "I'm not sure if it'll work and I'm fully aware I could get the same result easier from a roller-bearing unit. But where's the fun in that?! And you get ultimate pub points if your car's a twin-turbo, of course." We like your style, Mike!
What does Finkle is Einhorn mean?
Some people use stickers on their car to show off the beloved club they're a part of, or to boast about what modifications have been carried out. But why has Mike opted to slap one of the most iconic and hilarious statements from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective along the back of his rear spoiler? "The truth is, there's no real reason for it," Mike laughs. "I just wanted something funny on the back of the car as the tuning scene sometimes takes itself too seriously."
Area 6 race-prepared 2.1-litre forged Zetec engine; ported big-valve head; Eaton M90 supercarger; Jaguar XJR supercharger brackets; Jenvey intake plenum; custom charge cooler; home-made exhaust manifold.
Five-speed manual gearbox with Escort RS Turbo limited-slip differential; quick shift kit.
8x15in Schmidt RFX alloy wheels with custom
PFE turbofan covers; adjustable coilovers all-round; Kustom Karl rose-jointed traction control arms and tie bars with adjustable top mounts.
Fiesta RS Turbo replica fibreglass arch extensions; modified Kamei front spoiler with home-made splitter; custom charge cooler radiator front grille; louvered bonnet; custom hockey stripe decals; louvered
rear window; home-made aluminium boot spoiler; Engelmann wing mirrors; US-spec rear lights.
Six-point rollcage; Kirkey aluminium race seats; custom dash with Autometer gauges throughout.
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Travel to Hong Kong for fantastic attractions that are sure to wow you! Book cheap flights to Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Qantas Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, or United Airlines. Visitors of all ages can find something to enjoy in Hong Kong. Bring your camera along as you travel scenic routes through the city to admire all that Hong Kong has to offer. The following attractions will make your Hong Kong experience worthwhile, so add them to your itinerary as soon as you book your cheap business class or cheap first class air travel to Hong Kong
- Victoria Peak – Known among locals as The Peak, this mountain is the highest point on Hong Kong Island with the most expensive real estate. For stunning views of Hong Kong Island, visit the massive Peak Tower where you'll find an observation platform, shops, fine dining, and museums. You can get there by taking the Peak Tram. It's a good idea to purchase tickets in advance. Other ways to reach The Peak include the #1 green minibus and the #15 double-decker bus.
- Avenue of Stars – Similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Avenue of Stars celebrates exceptional professionals in the Hong Kong film industry. It is located in Tsim Sha Tsui along the waterfront of Victoria Harbour. From here, you can also admire Victoria Harbour and the impressive Hong Kong skyline. Get here via the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station or the Star Ferry.
- Symphony of Lights – As a Guinness World Record holder, this light and sound show is the largest in the world, involving more than 40 skyscrapers along Victoria Harbour. You can see it for free every night starting at 8:00. Watch from the Avenue of the Stars for spectacular views. The show is presented in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
- Hong Kong Disneyland – Since 2005, this Disney theme park has delighted visitors of all ages from around the world. It is located about 7 miles east of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. Thrill seekers in your travel group will love a visit to Hong Kong Disneyland. You can expect all the delights of a Disney theme park but on a slightly smaller scale.
- Ngong Ping 360 – Experience a 25-minute cable car ride through Hong Kong for great views of the city and its surrounding areas. When you reach your destination, you'll arrive at Ngong Ping Village on Lantau Island where you'll find a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Also visit Po Lin Monastery, Big Buddha, and the Wisdom Path, all within walking distance of the village.
Best Times to Visit Hong Kong
Tourists frequent Hong Kong the most between October and December for its pleasant weather and cheap hotel rates. Try to avoid travel to Hong Kong during Chinese national holidays and large conventions because of the crowds and surge in prices for accommodations. During summertime in Hong Kong from June to September, you can expect hot and muggy weather and the possibility of a typhoon, so it may be best to travel to Hong Kong another time of year. Spring is an ideal time to travel to Hong Kong because the weather and hotel rates are similar to that of autumn. Whenever you decide to travel to Hong Kong, book cheap flights with us!
Weather in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong has a mild subtropical climate with dry winters, and humid, hot and wet summers.
- August sees the most rain in Hong Kong, but also expect precipitation throughout the summer season, June through September.
- From May through September, expect occasional typhoons. Tune to your hotel TV or radio for warnings and information.
- Summer temperatures usually exceed 86°F during the day, while nighttime summer temperatures stay around 77°C.
- Hong Kong winter temperatures range from 50°F to 65°F.
- Winter in Hong Kong usually starts mild and dry, then becomes cool and damp later.
- Spring occurs in Hong Kong from March to May, and autumn begins in September and lasts through November with average temperatures ranging from 68°F to 77°F.
- Spring is often humid and rainy, so autumn is a more comfortable season for travel.
Tour Options in Hong Kong
- The Heart of Hong Kong – On this 4-hour walking tour, get to know the Central district, the financial hub of Hong Kong. Discover the East-meets-West elements of this area as you visit the Old Central Police Station, Central–Mid-levels Escalator, Man Mo Temple, PMQ, and Lan Kwai Fong.
- Different Taste of Hong Kong – See some of the lesser known attractions in Hong Kong during this 6-hour tour. Experience Hong Kong like a local. Your tour begins on the commuter Star Ferry, which takes you to Central. Then, you'll travel on the largest outdoor escalator in the world, and ride a historic tram. You'll also cruise the water on a Walla-walla boat, and visit the Wah Fu Estate.
- Good Evening Kowloon – Experience Hong Kong nightlife during this 3-hour evening walking tour. As you stroll through Yau Ma Tei and Jordan, you will learn about local delicacies and Chinese culture. Stops along the tour include Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Tei Cinema, Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market, and Temple Street Night Market.
- Tai Po Market Foodie Tour – Foodies will love this 4-hour tour of the Tai Po Market neighborhood in the New Territories. Visit local eateries for a taste of all the flavors Hong Kong offers. Learn all about this area and its architecture as you dine.
Transportation in Hong Kong
- Train – Travel from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to the city center in less than a half an hour via the high-speed Airport Express. From the Kowloon and Hong Kong stations, Airport Express passengers can take shuttles to major hotels. Also, the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) offers rail service to major neighborhoods, as well as the Mainland China border.
- Taxi – In Hong Kong, all taxis are metered, air-conditioned, reasonably priced, and clean. A specific color designates the route of each taxi. Red taxis travel through most of Hong Kong, except parts of Lantau Island. Green taxis travel through the New Territories. Blue taxis service Lantau Island exclusively.
- Bus – Kowloon Motor Bus, New World First Bus, and Citybus service Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. New Lantao Bus operates on Lantau Island, and Long Win Bus services north Lantau Island and the HKG airport. Minibuses seat approximately 15 people. Green minibuses service specific routes at fixed fares. Red minibuses travel various routes, allowing passengers to get on and off anywhere.
- Ferry – Ferries are quite popular, allowing locals and tourists to travel between Hong Kong's many islands. The popular and historic Star Ferry travels between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central between early morning and late night. The Star Ferry also offers a route between Tsim Sha Tsui and Wanchai. The largest and most frequented terminal is at Central near the Star Ferry.
- Trams – Known to locals as "ding ding," double-decker city trams travel along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island. Tram travel is a cheap way to sightsee. Keep in mind that trams are slower and bumpier than other types of transportation, and do not have air conditioning. To travel to Victoria Peak, take the Peak Tram.
- Octopus Card – This prepaid debit card can be used for the MTR, trains, trams, buses, and ferries at discounted rates. You can also use this card to pay in convenience stores, supermarkets, fast food restaurant chains, vending machines, and for parking.
Travel Safety Tips in Hong Kong
- While you are in Hong Kong, keep in contact with family and friends back home so they know your whereabouts.
- Be cautious of pickpockets in crowded areas, like major tourist attractions.
- Use caution when visiting Kowloon because of a higher crime rate, even in tourist areas.
- Avoid identifying yourself as a tourist frequently, and do not purposely show off your cameras, electronics, or jewelry.
- Beware of extortion, and check the taxi meter for accuracy before paying.
- Be wary of shops that specifically target tourists and sell low quality items at high prices.
- If you need emergency assistance, call 999.
- Hong Kong tap water is drinkable, but most locals boil and chill their drinking water from the tap. Bottled water is your best bet, but remember to recycle your bottles.
- Air pollution is prevalent in Hong Kong, so if you have serious respiratory problems, seek medical advice before you travel to Hong Kong.
- If you get the flu while in Hong Kong, it is common courtesy to wear a mask in public.
- Do not eat or drink in public transport stations, while on the train, or during a bus ride.
- Do not initiate small talk with a stranger because people will become suspicious of you.
- If there is a typhoon while you're in Hong Kong, pay close attention to all warnings and adhere to any procedures set forth.
- The levels of the rainstorm warning system are amber, red, and black. A red or black rainstorm is very serious, and you should stay indoors until it's over.
Hong Kong Airport Tips
As one of the busiest airports in Asia, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the primary hub for Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, and Air Hong Kong.
HKG is also a base for China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Air India.
From HKG, more than 100 airlines operate flights to over 180 destinations worldwide.
HKG Terminal 2 solely manages check-in and processing for departing passengers who are then transported underground to Terminal 1 gates.
In Terminal 1, HKG offers upscale shopping, such as Jimmy Choo, Valentino, and Lamborghini.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi in public areas throughout Terminal 1 without registration.
On the Departures Level of Terminal 1, you'll find over 60 desktop computers with free Internet access.
For currency exchange, look for several Travelex locations in Terminals 1 and 2. Or you can visit one of the banks or ATMs located throughout both terminals.
The Airport Express connects HKG directly to the city center, and buses travel from HKG to most areas within Hong Kong.
If you opt to travel from the airport to your destination via taxi, look for the taxi station outside the Arrivals Hall, and pay attention to taxi colors to know which areas they serve.
Best Restaurants in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong food scene is one of the top reasons people book flights to this Asian destination. From Michelin-starred favorites to more affordable hotspots, the culinary options are plentiful in Hong Kong. Try traditional Cantonese cuisine, as well as creative East-meets-West fusion dishes. Every type of food imaginable is available in Hong Kong, so you'll definitely find something you'll love. Hong Kong residents eat five meals a day, so do as the locals do, and treat yourself! Start your Hong Kong culinary journey at HKG airport as soon as your flight lands, and continue it at the following Hong Kong restaurants.
Fine Dining Restaurants in Hongkong
- Aberdeen Street Social – With a sophisticated yet casual vibe, this establishment attracts locals and tourists looking to dine in style. The combination of upscale restaurant, café, and bar, makes it an ideal place to enjoy a full meal, or coffee and pastries, or cocktails, with friends or colleagues. Customers are encouraged to interact with each other and be social, hence the name.
- Amber – At this high-end eatery, expect contemporary French cuisine with Asian flair. The menu features local ingredients, like South-East Asian fruit and Tokyo seafood. Considered one of the best restaurants in China, Amber is a must-visit.
- Caprice – The three-Michelin-star rating of this restaurant is a definite reason to eat here. The menu features updated French classics. Head to the Four Seasons Hotel in the Central district to see what all the fuss is about at Caprice. Don't miss the wine and cheese cellar.
- Summer Palace – For award-winning, authentic Cantonese food, visit this 2-Michelin-starred restaurant on the 5th floor of Island Shangri-La hotel. Try the seasonal Cantonese classics for dinner, or order from the lengthy dim sum menu for lunch. Enjoy your meal with wine by the glass, or your choice of Chinese liquors and teas.
- Gaddi's – Since the 1950s, this Peninsula Hotel mainstay has delighted diners with excellent French cuisine, magnificent décor, and exceptional service. Enjoy live music while you dine. Remember to make reservations beforehand, and adhere to the dress code. Nostalgia and glamour await you at this legendary Hong Kong restaurant.
Mid-Range Restaurants in Hong Kong
- Liu Yuan Pavilion – Here you can expect authentic Shanghai cuisine. The Shanghainese community considers this as one of the best Shanghainese restaurants in Hong Kong. Find out why when you travel to Hong Kong!
- Main St. Deli – Located in The Langham hotel, this New York style deli offers favorites like pastrami on rye, corned beef, brisket, knishes, and bagels. You can dine inside or take your meal to go.
- The Chairman – Travel to the Central district to find this eatery near Queen's Road. High quality organic ingredients from local suppliers are used to make authentic Cantonese dishes.
Cheap Eats in Hong Kong
- Tim Ho Wan – This Chinese dim sum restaurant chain is the cheapest eatery in the world to earn a Michelin star. Each location is small, and reservations aren't an option, so expect to wait in line.
- Tsui Wah – Since the 1960s, this café has expanded to over a dozen locations throughout Hong Kong. It is a favorite among locals for its affordable comfort food. Experience Hong Kong's culinary culture at this busy, quick-service restaurant.
- Classified – If you're seeking European-style casual dining in Hong Kong, head to one of these quaint cafés throughout the city. The specialty cheeses and homemade breads keep customers coming back again and again. Each branch is especially crowded on weekends.
Best Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong
During cheap luxury flights to Hong Kong, you can enjoy a wide variety of posh amenities. Continue to relish topnotch perks when you stay at an upscale Hong Kong hotel. High-end Asian hotels are known for world-class hospitality. Experience the best of the best when you stay at one of the following 5-star hotels in Hong Kong.
- The Peninsula Hong Kong – This 1920s era hotel offers stunning views of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour. Book a suite for lavish upgrades that will make your stay even more comfortable. Dine and socialize at the multiple restaurants and bars onsite.
- Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong – From this centrally located, upscale Hong Kong hotel, you can walk to Hong Kong Station, Victoria Harbour, Central Ferry Pier 7, Victoria Peak, and many other Hong Kong destinations. Enjoy views of the harbor or The Peak from your refined guestroom or suite.
- The Landmark, Mandarin Oriental – When you choose to stay at this stylish Hong Kong hotel, you will be within walking distance of the Peak Tram and the Star Ferry pier. In your chic guestroom or suite, catch up on some emails with free Wi-Fi. The high-end hotel restaurant offers French cuisine. Relax and rejuvenate at a yoga class.
- Hotel ICON – A trip to Hong Kong is made even better when you stay at this luxurious high-rise hotel. With a central location and harbor views, this is an ideal place to hang your hat while you're in Hong Kong. If you travel to Hong Kong with your little ones, children under 4 years old stay at this Hong Kong hotel for free.
- The Langham, Hong Kong – Visitors from the United States will feel at home staying at this luxury hotel because the dining options include a New York style deli and an American style steakhouse. Catch up with family and friends back home using the free Wi-Fi in your room or suite. Enjoy all the comforts you would expect of a 5-star property.
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Web designers are doing amazing things with responsive design techniques thanks largely to CSS Media Queries. I use media queries all the time in my App Cloud apps to create different layout for landscape and portrait modes. Here, a little CSS goes a long way:
@media all and (orientation: portrait) { body { background-color: red; } } @media all and (orientation: landscape) { body { background-color: blue; } }
Above, I've set the body background color to red in portrait mode and blue in landscape mode without writing any JavaScript. And I can change almost any other design attributes in the same way, like whether a list of things should flow from top to bottom or left to right:
When combined with the Flexible Box Model, it's possible to create some mind-bending layouts with nothing but CSS.
I also use CSS to build "universal" apps that adapt intelligently to different form factors. The properties
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But CSS alone can't get me to the promised land of cross-platform, device-independent displays. Here's where it comes up short:
CSS can't change the behavior of an app. It can only affect presentation characteristics. Except for toggling the visiblity of certain page elements or adjusting their metrics, it's nearly impossible to apply device-specific or orientation-based functionality without the help of JavaScript.
CSS can't resize images. Yeah, you heard me. CSS can scale down an image, but it can't resize an image. A 250KB image is still 250KB whether you display it at 100% or 50% of its intrinsic size. To properly scale images for all kinds of devices, you'll need the help of a transcoding service.
Getting to the promised land—we're talking about apps that adapt to portrait and landscape modes and work across a variety of devices and perform really well—is easy with App Cloud. Here's how.
Responding to orientation changes
If you know the current orientation—and if you know when it changes—you can make intelligent decisions about the user experience. For example, you might want to load some extra data or transform the UI entirely when the user switches into landscape mode:
// get the current orientation ("landscape" or "portrait") var orientation = bc.context.viewOrientation; // listen for an orientation change $(bc).on("vieworientationchange", function (evt, result) { orientation = result.orientation; if (result.orientation === "landscape") { // do something! } else { // do something else! } });
Distinguishing between phones and tablets
If you know whether your app is running on a phone or tablet, you can deliver specific functionality to each form factor from a single codebase. For example, here's a factory method that instantiates one type of
BlogView if running on a phone, another if running on a tablet:
BlogView.factory = function () { return getDeviceType() === "phone" ? new PhoneBlogView() : new TabletBlogView(); };
There are a few ways to determine the device type. A simple method is to look at the width and height of the window, multiply them together, and evaluate the result:
function getDeviceType() { return innerWidth * innerHeight <= 320 * 480 ? "phone" : "tablet"; }
Here's a similar technique from HTML5rocks.com:
function getDeviceType() { return window.matchMedia("(max-width: 650px)").matches ? "phone" : "tablet"; }
These methods are great if your definition of a phone is somewhat fast and loose (some Android phones are as big as tablets). Instead, consider categorizing your target devices as "big" and "small":
function getDeviceType() { return window.matchMedia("(max-width: 650px)").matches ? "small" : "big"; }
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Sometimes it's necessary to know which operating system you're running on. App Cloud makes this easy:
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In the above example, "doing something" might mean loading different stylesheets or disabling a certain feature that isn't available on Android.
Resizing images
The pièce de résistance of responsive design is being able to resize and crop images on the fly based on runtime conditions such as screen size and pixel density. You can do this with App Cloud's image transcoding API.
It's easy to use JavaScript to compose service URLs based on screen metrics or other layout constraints. Here's a simple example:
function transcode(src, width, height) { return "http://transcode.appcloud.brightcove.com?image=" + src + "&width=" + width + "&height=" + height; }
If you want to support retina displays, just double the width and height if
window.devicePixelRatio equals 2:
function transcode(src, width, height) { if (window.devicePixelRatio === 2) { width *= 2; height *= 2; } return "http://transcode.appcloud.brightcove.com?image=" + src + "&width=" + width + "&height=" + height; }
Retina images are typically four times as big as normal images (double the width times double the height), so consider using a multiplier between 1 and 2 to lighten the load a bit while still improving quality.
You can also crop images with the image transcoding API rather than rely on CSS tricks. Remember, every bit counts in a mobile app. Load only what you need when you need it.
Learn more
You can see all of these techniques at work in the App Cloud Demos repository on GitHub. The promised land is closer than you think!
p.s. Get more tips and tricks (and share your own) by joining the Brightcove App Cloud discussion group on Google.


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From the Fresh & Easy Buzz Editor's Desk: United Kingdom-based Tesco PLC's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is tomorrow, Friday, June 27. Tesco owns Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market in the USA.
As we wrote about in this piece on June 22, "Vocal Cast of Critics and Advocacy Groups to Attend Tesco's Annual General Meeting On Friday, June 27," numerous critics of Tesco PLC's corporate policies, as well as a variety of advocacy groups, are preparing to make their voices heard both inside and outside this year's AGM, which is being held at the United Kingdom's Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham this year.
In our piece titled and linked above (or click here to read it), we reported one of the advocacy groups attending the Tesco AGM will be the non-profit organization War on Want, which says it will have a representative from one of Tesco's factories in India at the annual meeting tomorrow to deliver what it claims is a less than positive report about worker conditions at that factory.
Today, Britain's Evening Standard newspaper is reporting on an investigation that claims Tesco PLC, the United Kingdom's largest and the world's third-largest retailer, is exploiting workers at the Indian factory mentioned above.
Below is the headline and opening paragraphs of the report in today's Evening Standard:
Tesco accused of using 'slave labour'
Robert Mendick and Jonathan Prynn, Evening Standard
26 June 2008
Tesco is accused today of exploiting workers who are paid an average 16p an hour.
A damaging investigation alleges that Britain's biggest retailer - which made a £2.8bn profit last year - is being supplied by an Indian factory where textile workers earn, on average, £8.75 for a 54-hour, six-day week. The lowest paid receive less than £7 a week.
A researcher flown in from India will present the figures at the retail giant's annual shareholders' meeting tomorrow in an attempt to maximise Tesco's embarrassment.
Click here to read the entire Evening Standard story. You also can read the press release distributed today by the non-profit anti-poverty group War on Want here.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tesco 2008 AGM: Charges of Tesco's Exploiting Workers at Indian Factory Heat Up On the Eve of Corporate Annual General Meeting
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By Lars Trodson
As I finished watching the most recent full season of Mad Men, something was nagging at me (outside the feeling of déjà vu I was beginning to have about some of the plotlines).
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Increasing numbers of low incomes households could be at the mercy of aggressive bailiffs because of recent cuts in council tax benefits, according to Citizens Advice.
Council tax benefit was axed in April 2013 and replaced by a localised scheme, council tax support. The new scheme has 10% less government funding than the old, national scheme, and has meant some councils have started to make savings by reducing the number of people entitled to the benefit, or have cut the amount of benefit people receive.
Council tax collection is already a lucrative business for bailiffs. In the year to March 2013, Citizens Advice bureaux in England and Wales helped with 60,652 problems to do with bailiffs; a third of these were for council tax debts, and 161,564 problems with council tax arrears.
But the latest changes to the benefit have already led to a substantial leap in the number of people visiting Citizens Advice worried about council tax, it said. It said it has also seen a trebling of the number of people seeking online advice about how to deal with bailiffs in the year to April.
"We're concerned that changes to council tax benefit will mean more people will end up in debt because they can't pay their bill and have the bailiff knocking at their door," said Citizens Advice chief executive Gillian Guy. "Bailiffs often overstate their powers, deliberately frighten debtors and charge extortionate fees. We want councils to help people get on top of their council tax debts so the use of bailiffs is no longer necessary."
Raymond Merry and his wife Susan recently found themselves at the sharp end of bailiff's practice. They fell a month behind on their council tax payments after both being taken ill in December and then paid their January bill two days late. "The next thing I knew I had a note pushed under my door by a bailiff who was sitting in a van outside," said Mr Merry. "He tried to walk in but I stopped him. He told me we owed him £300 – £107 was our debt and the rest in fees to him."
The Merrys then paid off their arrears but the bailiffs kept coming round. "My wife was very worried and we felt threatened," said Mr Merry. "In the end, after we had told them numerous times that we had been to Citizens Advice and that we had paid off our arrears, they stopped coming round."
Recent figures released by the Money Advice Trust also show a sharp, long-term trend in calls to its National Debtline service for help with council tax arrears, with one-fifth of the calls made to the service in 2012 asking for help for this type of debt. In the past five years, calls for help with council tax have increased 40%. The charity estimates this rise is partly down to the increasing use of bailiffs to collect debts owed to local authorities.
Recent changes to legislation have been designed to reign in bailiff's powers, although debt charities argue they don't go far enough. The safeguards, introduced by the Ministry of Justice, will prevent bailiffs from: visiting a property outside the hours of 6am to 9pm; using force against people who owe money; fixing their own enforcement fees – the government is introducing a set fee structure designed "to end excessive and multiple fees".
In August 2012 Citizens Advice analysed over 400 bailiff problems and found two in five bailiffs threatened the use of force to gain access to a property and one in four threatened to take items, such as clothing or work tools, that are banned from removal by debt collectors.


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Fall is nearly here, and the stifling days of heat and humidity are now just background noise--celebrate the changing seasons and take a hike! St. Louis (and nearby) is home to hundreds of miles of hiking trails for you to explore. St. Louis County Parks boasts a 30 trails 30 minutes programs. Download a punch card sheet and choose one of 30 trails that take under 30 minutes to complete. Once you've completed all 30 trails, you can turn the sheet it for a prize. (Nothing beats incentivized exercise!)
Be sure to check out St. Louis Public Library's selection of hiking guides. You'll find books on state-specific hiking trails, hiking with kids, eco-friendly hiking, and others:
The Green Guide to Low-impact Hiking and Camping
Of course, if you don't want to make a trek yourself, you can always read about others who have:


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Leftcoaster posts here on the signs that the White House might be plotting a way out of the Harrier Miers nomination, citing among other things this Washington Times story, titled Insiders see hint of Miers pullout. CQ has this post describing another kind of out for the Bush Administration, which seems plausible enough - the White House can say that it will not waive the privilege covering Ms. Miers' work papers as White House counsel, and the Senate will say then she cannot be approved.
Truth Laid Bear has this list of bloggers for and against the nomination.
Baseball Crank has a lengthy and thoughtful post about why he is opposed to the Miers nomination.
The latest George Will column, titled Defending The Indefensible, has been cited in many places. Will begins: "Such is the perfect perversity of the nomination of Harriet Miers that it discredits, and even degrades, all who toil at justifying it." She might get confirmed, however, because "it is surpassingly difficult to get a majority anywhere to rise in defense of mere excellence."
Patterico has tracked down the passage from The Brethren that comes to mind whenever I hear comparisons between Harriet Miers and Virginia's own Lewis Powell, Jr. ("Bill Douglas, now, he knows what is in those books," Powell said. "I don't.") I think of Powell as a great man, the ideal of the lawyer-citizen from Virginia, but not so great as a justice of the Supreme Court. I don't think he ever thought of himself as a great justice and was reluctant to take the job in the first place. The circumstances of his appointment were much different: Powell accepted the nomination after Judges Carwell and Haynsworth had been rejected by the Senate, and as a former American Bar Association president, his selection neutralized opposition from the ABA. The Bush administration was on a roll with the selection of Chief Justice Roberts and has never given a flying Fig Newton about the ABA, which may yet opine that Harriet Miers is not qualified (or less than "well qualified"). What the ABA committee will say about Miers is "[o]ne of the more interesting questions." For all these reasons, I don't see much likeness between the nomination of Justice Powell and the Miers nomination, except in the sense that Miers seems no more likely to be comfortable (or predictable) while learning on the job than was Powell.


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Charging the state government with failing to fulfil the promises in the election manifesto, state Congress president Pratap Singh Bajwa on Thursday called chief minister Prakash Singh Badal and his ministers "biggest boasters".punjab Updated: Apr 04, 2013, 21:59 IST
Charging the state government with failing to fulfil the promises in the election manifesto, state Congress president Pratap Singh Bajwa on Thursday called chief minister Prakash Singh Badal and his ministers "biggest boasters".
Listing promises the ruling alliance had made a year ago before return to power, Bajwa said the CM and his son, deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, had looted the state but shirked from giving people something promised in the manifesto. "Tell me, what is their achievement in the past one year after winning the assembly elections?" said Bajwa, addressing Congress workers in Barnala.
"Before the elections, the government promised to generate 65-lakh jobs in the state," said the Congress leader. "In past one year, has your son or daughter been given a job or the promised unemployment allowance of Rs 1,000?" he asked people. "From laptops, they came to tablet but now we know they meant empty pills. The Badals have money to arrange Chintan Shivir in Goa and buy helicopter but no fund to give assured laptop computers to students. They are biggest boasters." Bajwa said.
Bajwa charged Sukhbir with misusing his position to promote family businesses. "He wanted people to turn so weak mentally that they would not dare to question his despotic attitude," he said. Reacting to the CM's comment that the Centre had forced the state government to levy property tax, Bajwa said the union government had only suggested the state to impose house tax on people who were not paying it earlier.
"The house tax could have been converted into property tax and there was no justification of double taxing people for same purpose," said Bajwa, asking people not to pay even a rupee as property tax. The Congress would regroup before the Lok Sabha elections, addressing all concerns of factionalism, he said, adding: "We are 110% sure of overcoming the differences."
Justifying state Congress leaders' criticising colleagues in public, Bajwa said it was in every party but there was no harm as long as the discussion was healthy. Barnala legislator Kewal Dhillon, Sangrur parliamentarian Vijay Inder Singla, and Mehal Kalan legislator Harchand Kaur Mehal Kalan were present.
Chaos on stage
There was chaos on the Congress stage where Bajwa stood with other leaders. The police had a tough time controlling their supporters.
When the Barnala legislator, Kewal Singh Dhillon, opened his speech, the supporters of parliamentarian Vijay Inder Singla started raising slogans in the MP's favour, at which, Dhillon's supporters relied in the same coin. Singla intervened and asked his supporters to let Dhillon speak.


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A 24-hour party will kick off the summer and launch theDisneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, May 22-23, as guests enjoy the premieres of three, new nighttime spectaculars: the glittering "Paint the Night" parade and the groundbreaking "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show at Disneyland Park, plus the new presentation, "World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney," at Disney California Adventure Park.
The all-day/all-night celebration will begin at 6 a.m. Friday, May 22, and will conclude 24 hours later at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 local time. The revelry will include dancing and special character encounters at locations in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, along with Diamond décor throughout the resort.
At Disneyland, guests can look forward to the Paint The Night Parade where Disney characters in parade scenes will be illuminated by more than 1.5 million LED lights, and the spectacular Disneyland Forever Fireworks Show.
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Macbook air uses USB-c slots, not regular USB ones. That's a dealbreaker for me.
As I said, building a faster cheaper computer is trivial. I gave you a BMW and you compare it so a trimmed up Lada, sure the Lada may have more HP and be cheaper, but it ain't no BMW.
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