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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said that rigging is the biggest threat to democracy.
Talking to journalists outside the Supreme Court here on Thursday, the PTI chief said people would lose confidence in democracy if their elected representatives were defeated through rigging. He said it was said that democracy would be derailed due to protest but the actual danger for democracy was rigging.
"We hope we will get justice from Supreme Court," he said. "Our four applications are pending before Supreme Court," he said, adding the situation was such that one of the candidates spent five million rupees and 0.7 million rupees for acquiring justice.
Imran said his party knocked every door to seek justice in a year, but to no avail. "Hence we decided to take to streets," he added. The PTI chairman reiterated that the government would be responsible if it attempted to stop the peaceful protest demonstration on May 11 in Islamabad.


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Enhance your audiovisual experience from your smartphone, tablet or laptop with a portable Bluetooth speaker. Once an accessory that could cost you upwards of £100, these days you needn't spend the earth to get better sound: we review the 20 best portable speakers and budget Bluetooth speakers you can buy in the UK for less than £100 in 2016. If you're looking for something a little more expensive, head over to our general speaker reviews section.
We are increasingly using mobile devices as entertainment devices for watching TV, films and video, playing games, and listening to music, radio and audiobooks. Headphones are a must have when you're out and about (we've rounded up the best cheap headphones and best headphones), but when you're at home you should make the most of the experience with a portable speaker.
You can spend hundreds (even thousands) of pounds on such a device but, nice as these may be, only the fithy rich and true audiophiles will want to do so. Here we're setting our sights much lower, with £100 the absolute cut-off. The budget Bluetooth speakers we review here won't produce concert-quality sound, but they will offer a better audio experience than is possible from your mobile device.
So, what should you look for when in the market for a portable Bluetooth speaker? A popular feature that seems to be cropping up in Bluetooth speakers is "360 degree audio". What is 360 degree audio? Well, it's (usually) a tube-shaped Bluetooth speaker that has drivers facing every direction, opposed to the traditional front-facing speaker, to enable better audio projection and produce "room filling audio". It's definitely a nice feature to have, and one we actively look out for when buying new speakers.
What about battery life? While not too long ago, the standard battery life for a Bluetooth speaker was around five hours, we've reached a golden age in Bluetooth accessory battery life and with many budget speakers offering upwards of 10 hours per charge, we wouldn't recommend buying a speaker that offers anything less. Also, it's worth keeping an eye out for speakers that double up as portable battery chargers, as it'll probably come in handy when using your smartphone to play music.
Some Bluetooth speakers also offer Wi-Fi capabilities, so which connection should you opt for? Traditionally, using a Bluetooth connection gives you a 10m range, which means that you'll only be able to play music from a speaker in the same room as you - any further and you'll probably experience the audio cutting out. However Wi-Fi has a much wider reach, and could allow you to play music from anywhere in the house. With this being said, the Wi-Fi setup process can be quite stressful and require users to install a specific app on their smartphone in order to do so, whereas Bluetooth setup takes 30 seconds, even less if it supports NFC setup.
Every now and again, you'll come across a Bluetooth speaker that offers a remote. While a remote can be useful for certain situations, especially if the volume of the speaker is controlled independently instead of mirroring the input volume, it's not essential. This is especially true if you intend to play music from your smartphone via Bluetooth, as you'll already have the media controls you need in your hand.
If you plan to take your Bluetooth speaker to the park or beach with you, its probably a good idea to find a speaker that has some kind of water/dust/shock resistance. While it doesn't need the IPX7 rating of the UE Roll to be used outside, it's always a good idea to have some kind of protection against spills/rain/general damage or you'll quickly find yourself buying another!
20 best portable speakers and budget Bluetooth speakers for 2016 UK
20. Etekcity Roverbeats T12 Wireless Mobile Speaker
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- RRP: £29.99 inc. VAT
Etekcity's Roverbeats T12 is a stylish Bluetooth speaker that's portable enough to take on your travels and loud enough to fill a room. It offers good value at this price, but its long battery life is undermined by the lack of a standby mode, and there is no mic for taking handsfree calls over Bluetooth.
Read our Etekcity Roverbeats T12 Wireless Mobile Speaker review.
19. House of Marley Chant Bluetooth
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- Reviewed on: 13 May 13
- RRP: £80 inc VAT
The Chant Bluetooth cheaper than some portable wireless speakers and its eco credentials mark it out, but sound quality isn't the best. If you're prepared to carry something a little larger, i-box's Twist sounds better and is £10 cheaper.
Read our House of Marley Chant Bluetooth review.
18. Maxell MXSP-BT03
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- RRP: £45 inc. VAT
A good value, very portable Bluetooth speaker. At this price it's hard not to recommend the Maxell MXSP-BT03. Just don't expect the greatest audio quality.
Read our Maxell MXSP-BT03 review.
17. Jabra Solemate
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- RRP: £149 inc. VAT
The Jabra Solemate offers a big sound in a small packet (for a reasonably large price). The Bluetooth speaker is small enough to fit in a laptop bag, but can easily fill a room with sound. And it is built to last.
Read our Jabra Solemate review.
16. Scosche BoomBOTTLE
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- RRP: £119 inc. VAT
Reasonably priced and well built. If you don't expect awesome audio this portable speaker set will serve you well. The Scosche BoomBOTTLE is ideal for active types who like to make noise when out and about in the great outdoors.
Read our Scosche BoomBOTTLE review.
15. SoundBook GO
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Of the three SoundBooks we've opened to date, this is the first that we've found to really impress by its sound quality. Bayan Audio has really taken a leaf out of a good book on music here, making an affordable little speaker that bucks the trend for many of its Bluetooth breed by being a delight to listen to. And as with any such speaker though, for best results skip the Bluetooth link and just plug into the jack in the back.
Read our SoundBook GO review.
14. Inateck BTSP-10 Plus
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- RRP: £49.99 inc. VAT
At £49 the Inateck BTSP-10 is a loud, cool-looking portable speaker that uses power-efficient Bluetooth 4.0. Sound quality is pretty good, too, but we dislike the inability to skip tracks and, Inateck, we don't do user manuals.
Read our Inateck BTSP-10 Plus review.
13. Inateck BP2001 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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We like the Inateck BP2001. It looks good, it sounds good, and it's cheap. It's not in Bose territory, but if all you want to do is turn up the volume on your phone, tablet, PC or laptop, the Inateck BP2001 is a steal at £28.99.
Read our Inateck BP2001 Portable Bluetooth Speaker review.
12. iClever IC-BTS02 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
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- Reviewed on: 27 January 15
- RRP: £25.99 inc. VAT
We really like iClever's Bluetooth Wireless Speaker. Audiophiles will still prefer to spend 40 times the price (and then some), but for most of us this £25 speaker is portable, good-looking and offers more than adequate sound.
Read our iClever IC-BTS02 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker review.
11. Cowin Thunder
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So, what do we think of the Cowin Thunder overall? It's a fairly powerful portable Bluetooth speaker, and the addition of its "lightning mode" offers something slightly different and makes it stand out from the crowd. With that being said, audio quality is satisfactory and provides fairly balanced audio in all directions, thanks to its 360-degree audio projection.
Read our Cowin Thunder review.
10. Edifier Bric Connect
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The Edifier Bric Connect is a great Bluetooth speaker for the home, though we're not too sure we'd take it out and about with us on our travels. It's too big to be truly portable, and the fact that it requires 6 AA batteries means that it isn't as convenient as we'd like it to be. Audio quality is great, and the level of bass produced is better than others we've seen at a similar price. The addition of a remote is a nice touch too, and further solidifies our idea that the speaker is more suited to the home than the great outdoors.
Read our Edifier Bric Connect review.
9. Inateck MercuryBox BP2101 Bluetooth Speaker
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- RRP: £52.99 inc. VAT
Inateck's MercuryBox BP2101 Bluetooth Speaker is a decent budget speaker, both sophisticated and attractive in design. We were sceptical about its performance, but the Inateck impresses with a rich, deep sound; even at max volume no sound defects are heard.
Read our Inateck MercuryBox BP2101 Bluetooth Speaker review.
8. EC Technology 6W Bluetooth Speaker
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- RRP: £16.99 inc VAT
We weren't expecting much from EC Technology's Bluetooth speaker. But despite its dowdy appearance, it is great speaker, performing impressively when playing all types of music. It has also other nice features, such as an impressivebattery life and light weight. Never judge a book by its cover!
Read our EC Technology 6W Bluetooth Speaker review.
7. Lava BrightSounds
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- RRP: £39.99 inc. VAT
We're pretty taken with the Lava BrightSounds. It won't appeal to everyone, but if you're planning a camping or festival trip, a BBQ party in the garden, or even just fancy a cool reading- or night light, this all-in-one Bluetooth speaker and LED lamp is worth a look.
Read our Lava BrightSounds review.
6. Inateck MarsBox BP2002
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- Reviewed on: 21 September 15
- RRP: £46.99 inc. VAT
Inateck's MarsBox is an excellent portable Bluetooth speaker, in its cool-looking design, more than acceptable performance and loud audio, and in sheer value for money. However, it disappoints as an FM radio.
Read our Inateck MarsBox BP2002 review.
5. i-box Twist
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- Reviewed on: 11 May 13
- RRP: £70 inc VAT
It's hard to fault the i-box Twist given how cheaply it can be picked up online. It sounds great and works well as a speakerphone. Battery life isn't the best, but it's probably enough for most people.
Read our i-box Twist review.
4. Lumsing B9 Bluetooth Speaker
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- Reviewed on: 18 February 15
The Lumsing B9 Bluetooth speaker is a good speaker for a good price. It has a variety of connection options and is fairly straight forward to use. Its reported 25 hour battery life means that it'll keep on going and the audio quality is a lot better than others in the same category.
Read our Lumsing B9 Bluetooth Speaker review.
3. Marsboy B2 5W Orb Bluetooth Speaker
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- RRP: £38.99 inc. VAT
It may not be the loudest portable Bluetooth speaker we've tried, nor offer the best audio quality, but we love the additional functionality afforded by the Marsboy B2's microSD card slot, and in our experience kids love the colour-changing LEDs. Although we didn't have two Marsboy speakers with which to test it, the ability to pair two of these speakers is a great idea and should help ramp up the volume.
Read our Marsboy B2 5W Orb Bluetooth Speaker review.
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Overall, we love the UE Roll. From its design to the audio quality, it's a great addition to the UE family and is an ideal companion for those of us that enjoy the great outdoors. It's water/dust/stain resistance and rugged design means that it should be able to handle almost anything that you can throw at it (within reason, of course). Though it's not as bassy as other Bluetooth speakers in its price range, song vocals were clear and crisp and audio fills the room without needing to be on maximum volume. The fact that it'll receive OTA updates with new features is definitely a selling point, as it means that the UE Roll should continue to improve over time.
Read our UE ROLL review.
1. Envaya Mini
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For a £99 speaker, the Denon Envaya Mini blows away similarly priced Bluetooth speakers. The design of the Envaya Mini gives it a premium look and feel, without the premium price tag to go along with it. We mention the UE Boom in the review, and that's because we think that the Envaya Mini is at the standard of a £169 Bluetooth speaker. Even without a 360-degree speaker setup, it does a great job of filling a room with the sound of clear and crisp audio.
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RETAIL GAS business Centrica is lining up an audit tender in the next couple of years.
The FTSE-listed business has been audited by PwC since it was formed from the demerger of British Gas into exploration and retail businesses.
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Judge Hansher Tapped for Poll Disputes
We've all heard about the scores of lawyers who will be at the polls Tuesday on the lookout for problems.
If problems arise, they will be resolved in Milwaukee County by Circuit Judge David Hansher. He will be on call from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 8 a.m. Wednesday to rule on legal issues raised at the polls.
Hansher was tapped for the same job in 2004; it's what's known as being the duty judge. Last time around, he held a hearing on a challenge involving ballots that were not sent to the House of Correction. The Democrats wanted the ballots delivered late and counted; the Republicans opposed the idea.
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What Penn State and Alabama will renew on Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium is not exactly a rivalry. The teams haven't played in 20 years. It is more like a reunion.
The Nittany Lions and the Crimson Tide will always be divided by the Mason-Dixon Line. Yet they are brought together by a mutual respect for the way their iconic coaches built their programs, the fundamentals of football -- and life -- that Joe Paterno and Paul "Bear" Bryant represent.
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Like many other comments on this product, the bar of soap is huge! Not sure why they make such a big bar, but regardless, I do like the product! My face does not dry out after using this nor does it react in any adverse way as it does with most other face soaps. The combination of Olive oil and aloe seem to be the right ingredients for my face. I am happy to now say, Kiss My Face!! ;)
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Soap will not dry out your skin. My only problem with it is that it is a bit too gooey.
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The soap itself is fine. Scent is mild enough to be almost unnoticeable. I find the bar impractically large for the way I use bath soap.
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And Jarrett Roby was a perfect candidate for CSP: a graduate of Urban Preparatory Academy in Chicago, the all black male charter school which has achieved a 100% college acceptance rate for its students three years in a row. What did Roby do to get expelled from the program? He was uncomfortable attending the LGBT sensitivity training; when he approached his Resident Assistant privately about his discomfort, his concerns were dismissed and he was informed he would be punished for not attending the seminar. Later, a few other students confronted Roby, calling him close-minded for not wanting to attend. Roby spoke in his own defense, and the debate died down on its own. Three RA's, however, reported Roby to the program directors the next day, testifying that they felt physically threatened by Roby, resulting in his expulsion.
Said Roby in an email to blogger Kira Davis, "I never mentioned anything remotely violent or did anything violent. Also I am confident that all of my peers would support the fact that I have never showed an ounce of violence and any such claims are flawed." Since they never gave Roby a fair hearing to speak in his own defense, it sure looks like Georgetown pulled one of the oldest racist tricks in the book by condemning a black male because he appeared "threatening." Other scholars were understandably hesitant to speak out on Roby's behalf, fearing the loss of their scholarships.
Meanwhile in Georgia, graduate student Jennifer Keeton is suing Augusta State University for allegedly forcing her to change her beliefs about homosexuality before they would award her a degree. According to the lawsuit being brought on her behalf by the Alliance Defense Fund, "[Keeton] believes sexual behavior is the result of accountable personal choice...Further, she has expressed her view that homosexuality is a 'lifestyle,' not a 'state of being,' In certain personal conversations away from the classroom with friends and colleagues, Miss Keeton has shared her Christian faith, and commended its virtues and benefits. In the course of such discussions, she has also communicated Christian viewpoints on matters related to sexual ethics." This is apparently too much free speech for the LGBT Thought Police, and Miss Keeton has been ordered to attend mandatory sensitivity training and to write papers reflecting on the content of that training. She has also been told to spend more time among homosexuals at events such as the Gay Pride Parade.
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File 3: Opinion of Member Armendariz and Opinion of Member Pope
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Concurring opinion of Member Armendariz:
The Authority has long held, and with this decision today continues to hold, that an arbitrator's award which enforces a properly negotiated appropriate arrangement under § 7106(b)(3) of the Statute is not contrary to § 7106(a) of the Statute. E.g., The Washington Plate Printers Union Local No. 2, I.P.D.E.U., 31 FLRA 1250, 1255-57 (1988) (Plate Printers); Office of Personnel Management, 19 FLRA 39, 41 (1985); IRS, Austin District, 9 FLRA 672, 674 (1982). Although the Authority has consistently held that an arbitrator's award which enforces a properly negotiated appropriate arrangement under § 7106(b)(3) is not contrary to § 7106(a), it has applied different standards in determining whether an arbitrator is enforcing a properly negotiated appropriate arrangement.
Prior to 1990, the Authority used the "excessive interference" standard in determining whether an arbitrator is enforcing a properly negotiated appropriate arrangement; that is, an award was not deficient if the arbitrator was enforcing an asserted § 7106(b)(3) provision that did not "excessively interfere" with the exercise of management's rights under § 7106(a) of the Statute. E.g., Plate Printers, 31 FLRA at 1256-57.
In Dep't of the Treasury, United States Customs Serv., 37 FLRA 309 (1990) (Customs Service), the Authority (of which I was a Member at the time) reexamined its approach in such cases and stated that it would no longer follow the "excessive interference" standard and instead would apply an "abrogation" standard. Under this standard, the Authority examined the provision enforced by the arbitrator to determine whether it constituted an arrangement within the meaning of § 7106(b)(3) and "if, as interpreted by the arbitrator, it abrogates the exercise of a management right." Customs Service, 37 FLRA at 314. Subsequently, I participated in various decisions that applied this standard in arbitration cases.
The Agency in this case has specifically requested the Authority to replace the "abrogation" standard with the pre-existing "excessive interference" standard. In light of this request, and in view of recent Authority decisions discussing what the proper standard should be in determining whether an arbitrator has enforced a contract provision consistent with § 7106(b)(3), see, e.g., BOP, Guaynabo, I have reexamined my views as to this matter. On reexamination, I conclude that a return to the "excessive interference" standard is warranted.
The abrogation standard as initially set forth in Customs Service has lost any real meaning as it has been applied over the years. In Customs Service, the Authority defined an award that abrogates the exercise of a management right as one that "precludes an agency from exercising" such a right. Customs Service, 37 FLRA at 314. In every arbitration case in which the Authority has applied the abrogation standard (including those in which I participated), the Authority has determined that the enforcement of the contract provision did not abrogate the exercise of a management right. Stated otherwise, in the 12 years that the abrogation standard has been in existence, the Authority has never applied that standard in such a way to find that an award was deficient. Such a uniformly one-sided application effectively renders the test meaningless and removes all of its utility. The excessive interference standard allows an appropriate weighing of the relevant considerations in determining whether an award is deficient.
Accordingly, under prong I of BEP, I will examine: (1) whether the provision of the collective bargaining agreement, as interpreted and applied by the arbitrator, constitutes an arrangement within the meaning of § 7106(b)(3); and (2) whether its enforcement by the arbitrator excessively interferes with the exercise of a management right. In determining whether the provision constitutes an arrangement, I will examine whether the provision as applied by the arbitrator is sufficiently tailored. In determining whether its enforcement excessively interferes with the exercise of a management right, I will weigh the benefits afforded employees under the agreement provision as interpreted and enforced by the arbitrator against the intrusion on the exercise by management of its rights under § 7106 of the Statute. If the provision as interpreted and enforced by the arbitrator constitutes an arrangement, and its enforcement by the arbitrator does not excessively interfere with a management right, I will find that the provision was enforced consistent with § 7106(b)(3). Conversely, if the provision as interpreted and enforced by the arbitrator does not constitute an arrangement, or if its enforcement by the arbitrator excessively interferes with a management right, I will find that the provision was not enforced consistent with § 7106(b)(3).
I emphasize that the focus of the inquiry is not on the text of the contractual provision itself, but rather on how an arbitrator interprets and enforces the provision in a specific factual context. In this regard, the parties are responsible for making their best arguments to arbitrators for how to resolve such contractual issues under BEP, and arbitrators similarly have responsibilities to apply BEP in a manner that addresses the relevant considerations discussed above.
Finally, I also note that since the focus is on how an arbitrator interprets and enforces the provision in a specific factual context, it is quite possible that the same contractual provision may be interpreted and enforced differently by arbitrators and, similarly, may result in different outcomes with respect to the application of the excessive interference test. [ v58 p116 ]
Concurring opinion of Member Pope:
The majority today scraps over 12 years of precedent governing review of arbitration awards involving the exercise of management rights. It does so without fanfare and without a common rationale for reversing precedent. [n1] It also does so without even according the labor-management community the courtesy of an opportunity to comment on the change. The change -- which will permit the Authority to reverse more arbitration awards -- is not consistent with the Statute and, in both the short and long runs, is a disservice to the Federal labor-management relations program. While I agree that the initial award is deficient under § 7122(a) of the Statute, I reach this conclusion because I would find that the award abrogates the exercise of the Agency's rights to assign work and determine internal security practices. [n2] I do not agree with the majority's decision to adopt and apply the excessive interference test in these circumstances. Thus, I write separately.
Use of the Authority's long-standing abrogation test in this case is both consistent with, and compelled by, the statutory scheme for resolving questions of: (1) the enforceability of contract provisions; and (2) the negotiability of contract proposals. In this regard, there is no question that contract provisions involving many matters are enforceable even though there was no obligation to bargain over them in the first place. Examples include contract provisions covering matters under § 7106(b)(1) of the Statute and those covering matters that do not concern conditions of employment -- while such provisions are not within the obligation to bargain under the Statute, they are fully enforceable once agreement on them has been reached. See United States Dep't of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Serv., Washington, D.C., 56 FLRA 393, 395 (2000) (§ 7106(b)(1)); AFGE Local 3302, 52 FLRA 677, 680-83 (1996) (condition of employment). This recognizes the elemental principle that a proposal may be outside the duty to bargain but not contrary to law. Put differently, agencies may agree to a broader range of provisions than they are required to negotiate over under the Statute.
There is an outer limit to what may be agreed upon. In the context of management rights under § 7106(a), this outer limit is that those rights may not be waived. As a result, a contract provision that waives a right under § 7106(a) is contrary to law and is not enforceable. [n3] The abrogation test, which inquires whether a contract provision waives a management right, is therefore appropriate to determine whether a contract provision is unenforceable as contrary to law. [n4]
The majority concludes that the excessive interference test is the appropriate test to apply in determining whether contract provisions are enforceable in arbitration under § 7106(b)(3) of the Statute. However, the excessive interference test does not determine whether a provision waives a management right and is, therefore, contrary to law under § 7122 of the Statute. The excessive interference test resolves a far different question: whether a proposal is within the duty to bargain under § 7106(b)(3). [n5]
Finding that the excessive interference test determines not only negotiability but also enforceability obliterates the distinction -- what is within the obligation to bargain as opposed to what is contrary to law -- between the two concepts. As such, it is squarely inconsistent with Authority precedent, set forth above, concerning permissive subjects of bargaining. It also is inconsistent with the Statute, which under § 7122 inquires only, as relevant here, whether an arbitration award is "contrary to law." Of course, applying the same test under § 7106(b)(3) to determine both negotiability and enforceability is undoubtedly simpler. But [ v58 p117 ] that doesn't make it right. The majority either fails to perceive, or ignores, this crucial point.
It is unclear to me whether the majority also fails to perceive, or simply ignores, the program ramifications of the change it imposes here. In this regard, it is undeniable that the change will result in the reversal of more awards and will do so in a lopsided manner. Just as importantly, this change will tilt the playing field not only in arbitration but also at the bargaining table, permitting agencies to gain concessions from unions by agreeing to provisions that the agencies can later claim excessively interfere with its rights in arbitration. In both cases, it is clear that the change will encourage the filing of more exceptions to arbitration awards with the Authority, thereby increasing litigation and reducing the finality of arbitration. As a result, even though management surely will benefit from the change, the Federal labor-management relations program surely will suffer.
Accordingly, and for the reasons set forth in both United States Dep't of Justice, Fed Bureau of Prisons, Fed. Transfer Ctr., Oklahoma City, Ok., 57 FLRA 158 (2001) and Dep't of the Treasury, United States Customs Serv., 37 FLRA 309 (1990), I would continue to apply the abrogation test in resolving whether a contract provision is enforceable in arbitration under § 7106(b)(3) of the Statute. [n6] In reaching this conclusion, I clarify that, in my view, the abrogation test can and should be applied in a manner that recognizes the practical needs of agency management and preserves management's rights under the Statute. [n7] See AFGE, Local 1782, 702 F.2d at 1185 (Statute is designed, in part, "to reconcile collective bargaining with the distinctive needs of government employment"). That is, in order to find that an award abrogates the exercise of a management right, it is not necessary to conclude that the award eliminates all possible exercises of a right. This is not a mathematical exercise. Instead, the facts and circumstances of each case must be examined to determine whether, viewed in context, an award effectively abrogates the exercise of a right.
Applying that standard to the facts and circumstances presented here, I would find that Article 27, as interpreted and enforced by the Arbitrator, abrogates the Agency's rights to assign work and determine internal security practices because it leaves virtually no circumstance -- whether related to work reasons, security reasons, or both -- under which the Agency may leave posts vacant. [n8] Cf. BOP, Atlanta, 57 FLRA at 407 (agency may vacate post for good reason or if the post has no contribution to the level of safety); BOP, Guaynabo, 57 FLRA at 331 (agency may vacate posts in emergency situations). Accordingly, I would conclude that the provision is not enforceable under § 7106(b)(3) of the Statute, and the initial award fails prong 1 of BEP.
File 1: Authority's Decision in 58 FLRA No. 21
File 2: Opinion of Chairman Cabaniss
File 3: Opinion of Member Armendariz and Opinion of Member Pope
Footnote # 1 for 58 FLRA No. 21 - Opinion of Member Pope
Although the test that Chairman Cabaniss and Member Armendariz would apply may be the same, their reasons for adopting the test appears completely different. In this regard, Chairman Cabaniss finds that the abrogation test is contrary to law. See Concurring Opinion of Chairman Cabaniss at 14. Member Armendariz, on the other hand, appears to reject the abrogation test because it has not been applied to his satisfaction. See Concurring Opinion of Member Amendariz at 17. Thus, although there is agreement to reverse precedent, there is no agreement why it should be revers


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And very realistic, too.
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I have this picture (original photo) as my webcam, I love it! ^^
How can anyone not love a horse after seeing this expression? XD I like that you decided to go with a fun/crazy expression. I usually see horses depicted as quiet, gentle animals.
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I am in awe. This is a perspective that I would be absolutly petrified to attempt. Bravo!!!
Brilliant i love the use of colour in this to really bring it alive, you are just as good with colour as you are with shading.
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He's like "hahaha u lose " XD great one !
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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - There is nothing nerdy about playing chess.
That's the opinion of Salvador Arizmendez, 15, a sophomore at Meade High School, who won first place Friday in the Teen Center's first-ever chess tournament.
"I'm an aggressive player," said Salvador. "I'm not afraid to sacrifice pieces to get ahead."
Salvador was one of 12 youths to participate in the chess tournament that retired Sgt. 1st Class William Morris, a homework assistant at the Teen Center, organized.
Morris has been playing chess since he was a child in Peru. He said he came up with idea for the chess tournament as a way to divert young people's attention from video games.
His goal, he said, was to steer the teens to "thinking games like chess."
The tournament was April 11 - April 15 and was played round-robin style, which requires every player to play an opponent at least twice, for an average of four games per day. At the end of each day, Morris tabulated the standings and calculated the total scores of the top three players on the final day.
As the first place winner, Salvador received a $25 Visa gift card from Walmart. Emillio Luis Roman III, 16, a junior at Meade, won second place and a $15 gift card from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Joseph Pope, 16, a sophomore at Meade, won third place and a $10 gift card from AAFES.
Each participant in the tournament received an achievement certificate.
The goal of chess is to "checkmate," or capture, the opponent's king. What makes the game so complex and beautiful at the same time is the huge number of possible moves at any point during the game, according to the website chessguru. The queen is the most powerful piece on the board. It can move along ranks, files and diagonals any number of squares without being able to jump over pieces. If it finds an enemy piece in its path, it can capture that piece by taking its place, according to the website.
"I already knew how to play, I learned in fifth grade," said Joseph, whose father taught him the game. Joseph said he entered the tournament for fun.
"It's great for strategizing," he said, adding that he always tries to "kill" his opponent's queen. "It's the most annoying piece other than the knights."
Morris said the teenagers were excited about the idea of the tournament, but several did not know how to play. Classes were held at the Teen Center and the tournament followed.
"The game is challenging and teaches them to be self-motivating," said Morris. "It makes them think and come up with their own tactics, strategies and ways to solve problems."
Staff Sgt. Salvador Arizmendez said he encourages his son to play chess because it trains him to think ahead. "Chess is not about the move you're making now -- it's about the move you make three or four moves ahead," said Arizmendez. "The moves he makes [in life] now will definitely affect his future."
Morris said the tournament was so popular, the center will hold another in May. "My goal is to create a chess team to play teen centers at other military installations in the area," he said. "The kids are playing well and are excited about the prospect of a team."


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The main beneficiaries of education alternatives are minority children. Yet, at the state level, unions provide a unified lobbying front to block such initiatives.
A recent Wall Street Journal op-ed reported on the glowing success of charter schools in Harlem. "Nationwide the average black 12th grader reads at the level of a white eighth grader. Yet, Harlem charter students ....are outperforming their white peers in wealthy suburbs."
Yet, in 2009 the New York teachers union successfully lobbied the state legislature to freeze charter school spending and now is pushing to limit penetration of charters in school districts.
Kids in Los Angeles' public schools are overwhelming Hispanic and black. According to the Los Angeles Times, "just 39 percent of L.A.'s fourth-graders are even basically literate." Yet, the Times attributed union lobbying to undermining a recent attempt by the L.A. school board to open failing schools to non-unionized charters.
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Psychochild- what I meant by core gamely element was that guns were necessary to maintain the style meter. DMC1 and 2 it is absolutely mandatory to use them.
DMC 3 and 4 core gameplay revolved around "swordplay," by mixing moves, creating combos and such, reaching SSS WITHOUT ANY USE OF GUNS.
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amazing!!!! didnt know you can draw...flowers with fractals!
o yes you can,look in my gallery ,there are so many flowers made with UF
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thank you so much for the compliment
So beautiful
lovely work, coby!
Een fluweelzacht plaatje om te zien. Zitten daar niet een paar Gnarl's tussen? De subtiele achtergrond is ook weer een-en-al verfijning.
Love these pale pinks, the shine. great shapes and textures.
Great piece.
Heel mooi en zachte kleuren Coby!
Great techniques, with wonderful coloring and shading. the gems, oh those gems
Gorgeous colors!
Amazing .... Very beautiful work, Coby !
Simply beautiful. I especially like the quirky twists to this piece.
Very beautiful work, my dear!!
Wonderful details, colors and all composition as well!
Wonderful details, colors and all composition as well!
It's wonderful, as well as your other recent works!
excellent....clean work
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Gorgeous piece!
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WOW I wish I could make something like this, But I am still learning my way around the program.
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Beloved by fashion editors worldwide for his timeless, clean-cut aesthetic, Michael Kors has played a pivotal role in defining American fashion. Raised on Long Island, Kors gave up his childhood career as an actor to become a teenage fashion designer — making and selling trendy clothing from his parents' home, then studying at FIT. In 1981 he launched his namesake ready-to-wear label and quickly developed a reputation for designing chic, sporty women's clothing that reinterpreted classic style with casual ease. In 2001 Kors added shoes and accessories to his flagship label, then a men's sportswear line in 2002. Two years later he expanded his empire again with the diffusion line MICHAEL Michael Kors and KORS Michael Kors footwear. The youngest-ever recipient of the CFDA's Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, Kors continues to challenge himself with perenially fresh takes on handbags, watches, trousers, jackets, and other wardrobe staples. As one writer put it, "his clothes have never lost that clarity, that versatility, that American, self-possessed, no-brainer chic." None other than First Lady Michelle Obama might agree with that statement, having worn a black sleeveless Kors gown for her official White House portrait.
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Andhra Pradesh Board Intermediate Exam 2015 ( II Year General ) Result has been declared
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AP Board 12th Exam 2014 Results Analysis
A total of 2,54,258 girls or 69.04 per cent passed the Inter Second Year exams while the boys' pass percentage stood at 62. Girls' pass percentage was much above the overall pass percentage of 65.36 per cent in the general regular category.
Similarly, a total of 34.77 per cent girls cleared the exam compared to 28.30 per cent boys in general private category. The overall pass percentage in vocational courses was 48.60 per cent in regular and 25.55 per cent in private categories.
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Santa Maria 1 Group
All of the members raise and sell animals. They're self-sacrificing women who seek and wish for better living conditions for their children. Maria requests the loan in order to purchase feed, so that she can continue to feed her animals well.
She gives thanks to Fundación Paraguaya and Kiva for the help that she and her friends are getting.
Todas las miembros se dedican a la cría y venta de animales, son mujeres sacrificadas y que buscan y anhelan un bienestar mejor a sus hijos. Maria solicita el crédito para la compra de balanceados y de esa forma poder seguir alimentando bien a sus animales. Agradece a la fundacion paraguaya y a kiva por la ayuda que ella y sus amigas están recibiendo.
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About Fundación ParaguayaFundación Paraguaya is a financially self-sustaining social enterprise that promotes entrepreneurship in urban and rural areas through microfinance, education programs, and more. Its focus on agriculture has helped many farmers boost their crop yields. And a number of other borrowers have taken out loans to start and grow social businesses that have helped deliver eyeglasses, medicines and other helpful services in their local communities.
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In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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Very cool design. The intricate, almost delicate nature of it reminds me of insect wings.
Fanstastic! I really like the background because of its detail
For those of you whom play the game, THIS is more along the lines of what a minmatar ship SHOULD look like. You can make a ship made of scaffolding and still make it look good...
Thanks for kind words.
Ps: Top Gear rules! I´m just watching Three wise man special - lol
Ps: Top Gear rules! I´m just watching Three wise man special - lol
I was never a fan of frail-looking spacecraft, but it is very well conceptualized.
amazing,really awesome
Really great concept. : )
really original! Looks a bit like a butterfly...
wow nice design
I woud love to have one of these
I woud love to have one of these
Nice work
It looks like one energy efficient ship! Neat design!
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интересно что от него отвалится после попадания торпеды ?или хевика хватит ? )))
Хороший вопрос, я думаю, что бой между частями лодки будет весело
это может быть паруса Это зависит от EVE развивать команду
nice ^^
What a great concept, and what a beautifully fragile ship!
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After a fire ripped through Heritage Manor during the morning hours of August 17, firefighters had to rescue 41 elderly residents.
Now Moyle Construction Company is starting the cleanup process."For right now, we basically have an environmental assessment going on. Basically what they're doing is they're going to go in, they're going to test different surfaces such as the drywall, test it for lead or cadmium presence in the paint," said Andrew Kemper, Project Manager for Moyle Construction. Once the assessment is completed, all of the drywall, carpet, and other damaged times will be removed. In the meantime, the residentsâ?? furniture will be housed in a space donated by the Moyle Construction at the Copper Country Mall.Sherry Hughes is the Executive Director of the Houghton Housing Commission, and she says a sprinkler system will be installed inside the building."What I've been told so far is that with the extent of the damage to the building, right now, we will be required to get it up to the current code which will include sprinkler systems," said Hughes.The lobby is one of the most damaged places inside the apartment complex. The floor is riddled with ceiling tiles. There's also a dehumidifier in place which brings dry air in and wet air out. The dehumidifier also keeps bacteria from growing inside the apartment.There are currently 25 workers on site, but as time goes on, that number may increase."We have the equipment and the people that we really wanted to try to get back to work and help out the community any way that we can," Kemper said.


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Danger of zooplankton feeding : the fluid signal generated by ambush-feeding copepods
Kiørboe, Thomas
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Zooplankton feed in either of three ways: they generate a feeding current, cruise through the water, or they are ambush feeders. Each mode generates different hydrodynamic disturbances and hence exposes the grazers differently to mechanosensory predators. Ambush feeders sink slowly and therefore perform occasional upward repositioning jumps. We quantified the fluid disturbance generated by repositioning jumps in a mm-sized copepod (Re ~ 40). The kick of the swimming legs generates a viscous vortex ring in the wake; another ring of similar intensity but opposite rotation is formed around the decelerating copepod. A simple analytical model, that of an impulsive point force, properly describes the observed flow field as a function of the momentum of the copepod, including the translation of the vortex and its spatial extension and temporal decay. We show that the time-averaged fluid signal and the consequent predation risk is much less for an ambush feeding than a cruising or hovering copepod for small individuals, while the reverse is true for individuals larger than about 1 mm. This makes inefficient ambush feeding feasible in small copepods and is consistent with the observation that ambush feeding copepods in the ocean are all small, while larger species invariably use hovering or cruising feeding strategies.
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This ant-lion charged into the placidly feeding aphids on the milkweed plant.
But I'll tell you about a little fellow called the ant-lion.
A spectator watching the motions of the ant-lion feels an inexpressible interest in its behalf.
The naturalist, Bonnet, put a spider and her bag of eggs in the pit of an ant-lion.
But the interest lies in the grub, or "ant-lion" proper, which has a most singular way of catching its insect victims.
The ambuscade of the ant-lion is classic; it does not differ greatly from the others.
Talking of the ant-lion reminds one of another excavator, still more familiar to Cape colonists, the trap-door spider.
The ant-lion was the larval form the lace-wing fly, of course.
Some are very long, as those of most Lepidoptera; others very short, as that of the ant-lion (Myrmeleon).
The devices of the ant-lion are still more extraordinary if possible.


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Why does my 1 year old hit himself on the head
I was wondering if any one could help me.I am probably worrying about nothing as mums do.My 1 year old son hits himself on the head but i dont know why he does it.He doesnt do it when he is told off or is told no.It just seems to be a random thing.He doesnt even do it out of frustration.He only hits himself on 1 side of his head.He uses mostly his hand and sometimes his toys to hit himself.
Anybody with any sort of advice would be a great help.
My little girl had a thing about headbutting things, Im not sure why they do it. But she doesnt do it anymore.
my ds did this for a while, I think, and I'm willing to be proved wrong, that they do it just because they can and to see what happens.
Like the others I have no idea why they do it but my DD (13 mths) will hit herself on the head and headbutt things. The best thing you can do is to give no reaction to it just try and distract him. Babies, mad hey
Penny xxx
Last edited by Penny B(7); 27-10-08 at 11:49.
My little one is 16 months and has always had a thing about whacking himself on the head since he was about 10 mths!
I asked the health visitor about it and she said they just do it for the sensation - because they can basically! I guess its all about exploring different feelings and parts of their body - realising "wow - this is mine, i wonder how it would feel if it hit it!?"
I know its not nice to watch but apparently its totally normal.
my 14 month old headbutts the floor when he has a tantrum, i just try and put my foot under his head because we have wooden and tiled floors all downstairs. would rather have a bruised foot than an unconcious toddler. im hoping he'll grow out of it eventually. especially when he sees he gets no attention after.
My DD does this sometimes, all I could put it down to was attention!
She slaps herself on the face, when I first saw her do it I was told her to stop or she'd hurt herself, so obviously she continued now if she does it I ignore it
Just wanted to say my little girl went through a short phase of hitting her head with her hands and I associated it with her being tired
Ignore! Ignore! Ignore!
My daughter went through an awful phase of this. She'd really whack her head of any given surface and it took all I had to ignore but she soon stopped. Before I started ignoring, she just became increasingly worse.
Ignore, really. Use your instinct but where you can, ignore.
My 2yo whacks his head on the back of the buggy if he's in it when he tantrums. If he's not in the buggy he won't throw himself back at all. He aims it so he hits the metal bit, not the fabric. I'm hoping he'll grow out of it as each time he realises it hurts and we're laughing!
my DD hits herself on the sides of her head and has done for ages since she was 9months I think, she also pulls her hair, she seems to do it more when she tired or teething. it looks worse than it is she doesnt seem to actually hurt herself so i've never paid any attention to it. judging by the responses here i guess its fairly common.
hi there
i relise that thi is am old thread but i googlesd headbutting/
my 1yr old does this and again it will be either just doing it or in a temper.
we have laminite flooring so am thinking that he possibly hurts himself. not sure what to do.
Last edited by lisa l(191); 06-05-09 at 09:19.
Hi Lisa
I agree with all the previous posters on this thread - ignore! The more attention they get - even if it is negative attention - will inspire them to continue.
My DD has thrown herself on the floor (wooden) many a time in a strop, but has learnt the hard way that it hurts, she rarely does it now!
It is a perfectly natural part of their development.
Louise xXx
my daughter charlie does this, never understood y its either her hand or a toy of sorts lol
she will also bang her head by acident and then do it again just to see if it hurts
i ignore her and it has got less
My eldest used to head butt things in particulars walls and radiators. I used to just put her in the playpen or cot for safety and she grew out of it eventually.


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Saudi Arabia Restaurants
Al Baik
Albaik the best chicken and sea food quick service restaurant in the world.... Guys check it out i was searching around for their website and i actually found the original website for ALBAIk not the eqyptian one ... click on to find out more about them ... www.albaik.com Miss it soo much .... Albaik normal chicken Albaik nuggets and the shrimps...more
I almost felt like I was in a different country when I ate at Chili's. I just loved it so much, I would beg all my friends to go there all the time! They play Western music too!! 1) Southwestern Eggrolls (starter) 2) Fajita Quesadillas (Entree)more
Al Tazaj
this is a chain of family-owned restaurants that has grown, mashallah, to a big business. it's known for its grilled whole chicken served with tahina sauce and white flat bread. i absolutely like dipping the chicken in that sauce; crunchy tasty. i have never eaten in one of al Tazaj restaurants but once and that was ages ago. usually i just have a...more
You can't miss vertigo's spectacular chicken steak!It's so delicious,that once you have ONE tenny bite,you'll want to have 10 more orders! ISN'T IT OBVIOUS,MY FAVORITE DISH IS CHICKEN STEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!more
Foul and Tameez
well, this is what every saudi breakfast and family dinner must have, otherwise, it will look very empty and spacy for nothing! Foul is smashed beans, originally imported from Egypt, i believe. Tamees is wide flat bread with tiny holes, come from Afghanistan, again I reckon! The two have just come together to be the Beloved dish of the Saudi...more
The Gulf Royal
We arrived outside the Gulf Royal Restaurant off Thalia Street to be greeted by doormen and red carpet. The exterior ande interior of the restaurant in decorated to look kinda antique-cum-asian style. Each table is surrounded by a frosted glass booth, so women can take off abbeyas and couples can sneak in here with relative ease. The menu is way...more
Apple Bee`s
You won't run out of menu, there's something for everyone. From fine dining to fastfood, from exotic asian cuisine to spicy indian curry dishes, from american steakhouses to european fare, burger & fries to shawarma & kebab, local and international.... you'll find everything in here! Along Andalus street on the way to AlHamra district, almost...more
Casper & Gambini's
I am speechless when it comes to this restaurant....The decor,the food,the atmosphere,,,it`s just so perfect! The restarant has friendly staff(mostly Lebanese),,and all tables has No partitions around them(something you would not find every where in Saudi). Most of the sandwiches I have tried were really good(Chicken Caesar,Turkey sandwich,Club...more
La Cuisine
The decoration and the food were really good. Go there and you won't be disappointed. Everything is pure European the decoration the food as well as the chef. Grilled chicken coated. Bisque de Homard (Lobster Cream Soup) - Salade Homardine (Lobster salad with Avocado, Fresh Mushrooms, Kiwi, Corn, Tomatoes, Olive oil and Lemon Dressing) ...more
Starbucks Cafe
The Starbucks branch in Sari Street here in Jeddah (beside Jarir Bookstore) has a very poor customer service. There is one staff there named Victor, a black guy with an average height, should undergo a customer service training so he will know how to respect and treat customers appropriately to meet customers' satisfaction. Incident was, girls are...more
Java Lounge
i have been to this place three times. it's well-know as a dating spot for students. the music play is arabic and it's nice. it comprises of two floors with nice couches and dim lights. the menu is international including pastas, sandwiches, seafood, steak and the dessert of course. however the biggest disavantage of this place is the customer...more
Green Island/Al Danah
I went there with family at approximately 8:30 AM and they were open. It was nice and windy at that day. Basically this place stands on the Red Sea with the swimming pools overlooking the azure blue sea. You have the choice of setting on tables or Arabic style on the floor. Very comfortable in both ways. They have heath club as well,...more
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal has beautiful decor and a warm family atmosphere. All thw aiters speak good english and provided good service. There is a mixture of Chinese, Mongolian and Indian dishes - plenty are vegetarian. The waiter bought poppodoms with raita and mango chutney for us as soon as we had finished ordering. We had ginger chicken and chicken tikka...more
Sigala Restaurant
You could rent a boat and enjoy the Arabic music while eating your food. The restaurant architect matches a boat feature. Clean, beautiful and facing the Red Sea. I went there with my family and rented a small boat. The weather was fantastic and the sky was blue. A little bet of wind will make you eat more then you are expecting ;o)....more
Pizza Hut
Veg Pizza Chicken Beef Prawn Choose from a variety of options including pan small, medium, large mushrooms extra cheese regular, spicy, very spicy Other options - Spaghetti Potato wedges Salad Chicken wingsmore
Villa d`Este cafe
It was recently opend in Jeddah,with beautiful decorations,and dim lights and soft music. The cafe is set in two levels,though it`s small it`s very fancy. In my humble opinion it`s one of the best places in Jiddha for couples,very quiet and private. The place serves Shisha(water pipe).with many flavors. I orderd the Chocolate crepe.it was very...more
One of Jiddah`s oldest and best resturants that serves Lebanese food. Has a take away menu as well. Almost everything on the menu,also check dish of the day as they have a special dish for each day of the week.more
i used to go to this place on and off whenever i crave it. i like the atmosphere, the staff are nice, and the menu has a good variety of taste at a reasonable cost for such an environment. there are two branches; one in tahlia and the other one in hera mall but the latter was shut down for some reason. the tahlia branch is big and has a kids area...more
Kashmir Nights
Pakistani taste. wonderful food. absolutely lovely interior. like an indoor garden w/ soft water sounds and faux finishes on walls. food is great and not expensive at all! located near intersection of yamamah st. and sari street. have to go there! Bihari kebobs are tender beef barbequed kabobs that just melt in your mouth. served w/ naan bread...more
Sun Rise restaurant
Contains various sections such as fish island, the Italian restaurant and Lebanese restaurant, including open air. Has very fancy originator. Simply it makes you feel as you are in a privet palace somewhere in Jeddah's palaces. The Lebanese mezza.more
nothing weighs out the good service and the friendly atmosphere. i went up to Friday's for the first time over here on a weekday and i like it so much. first because it was empty and free of kids' noise and staring looks of intrusive saudis,lol. second, the staff were friendly and welcoming that we exchanged emails and ended up taking pictures;^)...more
Al Sharafa( Ashurafa)
This palce opend at first as a small gallery,with a cafe that serves some light snaks....but because it`s original and very tasty sandwiches it now expanded as a large restaurant.it serves many cuisines... I always enjoy the sushi here... and Al Shurafa salad is always a must... it also serves Shisheea(water pipe). The lower level of this...more
Gado Gado
i honestly don't remember if i ever have eaten-in, but usually we do it take-away. the asian food is popular in jeddah though asian restaurants are not quite cosy and spacious. i saw this restaurant and found it a bit small to enjoy a nice relaxed evening, but the food and price are good. i'm not aware if there has been any expansion or more...more
Shezan Restaurant
Provides home delivery, though the time limit is usually over 1 hour. So order well in advance for the food to arrive in time. Butter chicken - SR 37 Chicken tikka - SR 26 A variety of breads ~ Nan - SR 3 Garlic nan - SR 9 Stuffer paratha - SR 11 Deserts ~ Gulab Jamun - SR 10more
Al Thamarat
One of the few Restaurant that offers Saudi traditional food with a place to dine(not just a take-a-way). I took this picture on a Ramadan day right before the sun set prayers......The restaurant set a place outside for the (grab-N-run) customers......which offers Deep fried Samousa and other dessert served mainly in Ramadan called ( Atayyef ). I...more
Caffe Aroma
idk ..the cafe was well attire.i pretty much order every dish from the menu from appetizers to dessert.The food was fair enough compared to other restaurants and cafe around jeddah.In one of the dish steak was not at all tender,it was merely so rough and not at all chew-able.And we ordered a big table, because we had many friends coming along with...more
Al Anbaria
Sayadiyyah is rice made of fish stock with cumen powder and onions. Jiddah is very well known with it's fresh fish,if you can drive extra miles with group of friends wanting to try something diffirent go to Al Anbariyyah,it's located outside the city,to the north. it has a large playing area for the kids. Fried fish with sayadiyya rice, Taheena...more
Al Bilad Hotel Restuarant
Al Bilad Restaurant has the most amazing buffets. They have brunch ones on the weekend (Thursdays/Fridays). At night they have BBQ ones. The seafood is to die for - being a seaside town it should be I guess!! You can sit inside in the restaurant, or outside under a canopy of trees, with lanterns for light. They have the best desserts - great...more
Layali Al Hijaz
This restaurant was a museum (formaly known as AL Alawi restaurant) then part of it was opened as a restaurant,so u can imagine walking through time. The first big VT meeting was held here,we were 5 VT members and 2 other friends. It serves local food plus some moroccan dishes(cous cous and Basteelah). But my favoraite of all is the (Motabag)it`s...more
I've only been to the family section downstairs which is divided into 2 sections: inside has tables and chairs, and outside, where there are long sofas with big low tables. Outside, there are waterfalls which are a nice accompaniment to the lounge-style music. We started with a selection of breads and dips. Me and friend shared 2 pizzas (funghi and...more
We went here last night for the first time. Japanese is always cool if you've got a few people. First of all, there is a counter menu with the conveyer belt thingies, and then there are boothes with frosted glass sliding doors for the family section. We shared a few different kinds of sushi to start with - eel, fried salmon skin, tuna, shrimp,...more
La Rama Restaurant.
This place has dramatic decoration. The decoration is so beautiful; you would feel as you are lost somewhere in the Amazon forest! It has beautiful Latin touch. Very nice family place. I went there with my family and it was a nice Friday afternoon. We were as usual very noisy! Talking loud laughing hard that was a wonderful memory curved in...more
i've been to this place only once and didn't like it much. it's small and not quite cosy though a bit dim if you're looking for a romantic evening. actually because it was small, i found it very noisy. i'm not a fan of japanese food so i didn't enjoy the food much either, though my sister did. the money value is about average though i think it's...more
Cafe Du Lord(Al Basha)
The minute the prayer call starts, we run. If we're lucky we get there before the door is locked and the blinds are closed. A few minutes later, and you're stuck outside for half an hour with groups of guys staring at you, some making rude comments. Cafe du Lord is where me and the girls wait out prayertime, we have some food and smoke some...more
Shawerma / Falafil
this is the take-away bite of every resident in saudia. you leave work afternoonish for a quick shawerma lunch. you pass by in the evening for shawerma supper. you feel hungry midnight, you grab another shawerma. and goondess! it costs not a pence! The two popular flavours are chicken or beef. Usually served in white wrapped-bread, with tomato,...more
Pizza Express
Beautiful bright location. You could feel the life beat in those restaurants/ Cafes. There are known restaurants known globally and some local once. Here are some of that this place contain: Starbucks, Pizza Express, French Entrecôte, Bayti Seafood, Paninos, Virtigo, and more. This place has 28 restaurants so you could eat everything you want...more
Sands Take-A-Way
This Deli is part of the Sands hotel,it`s only for take-away mainly,(no tables available)but you are welcomed to eat your sandwich while leaning next to the window(only men). A sandwich costs between 1 and 1.5$$ It also serves fresh furit juice. Haloumi cheese sandwich,Wara`a Enab sandwich(vine leaves with garlic),Sheesh Tawooq(BBQ chiken...more
This Restaurant has three branches in Jeddah,this picture is taken from the one located off the Tahlia St. The Spaghetti Alla Buttera (A Spaghetti with fresh tomato, olive oil, garlic & basil). One of the (Must Try)is the melon sorbet for desertmore
Chuck E Cheeze
One of Jiddah`s best game archade for kids.. it`s huge with a balcony on the beach front(corniche). It used to have an entrance fees,but with the 2nd anniversary all games are with one token only and no tickets needed to enter. The thing with this place is not only the food,,but it really has the best view of the sunset. Their pizza is good,,so is...more
Ok, so I put this restaurant under the 'italian' section. But there are also some lebanese, french and greek dishes on the menu. The restaurant is divided into 2 large rooms, each with multiple tables. The decor is simple - wooden tables and chairs, light coloured walls with some pictures and wall-hanging thingies on them. Service is good, with the...more
Ba Issa
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Al Multaqa
This restaurant is simply the most luxurious restaurant in Jeddah,it has a pianist playing soft Arabic music,and it has large reception to sit and drink your coffee or mint tea after your dinner,or even to wait for your company to join. It has a large selction from it`s buffet. This restaurant has only a family section(which means single men are...more
Kudu must be Arabic for Philadelphia
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The Amercian NW in Saudi Arabia
Good eats. Never ate there until I came here. I actually had to go on the internet to find out they are from Washington State. The fried chicken is pretty dog gone good. It reminds me of Chirch's chicken in Texas.more
OMG! They are here too!
Oh my god! Starbucks is here in force! There is one every time I turn around it seems. The one I took the picture of is in Dammam. I see them in Jubail, Khobar, and Dammam. Man oh man, when NASA gets to Mars they will find one there too. Cafe Latte Ventimore
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text: Hi, Recently, I was thinking why electrons move so fast that we cannot even predict their exact position? I came up with an answer that electrons appear to move faster because their radius of revolution around the nucleus is very small compared to us. I was thinking if we could somehow shrink ourself to the size of an atom, then the distance between the nucleus and electron would be bigger compared to us. Then, would the electrons seem to revolve slower? Is this the reason why electrons seem to move so fast around the nucleus? To make it more understandable I have an example:- The earth seems to move rather slowly around the sun to us even though it has a large velocity. I think this is because we are very small compared to its orbit's radius. If we suddenly grew to a size so big that the solar system would appear as an atom to us, then will the earth appear to move so fast that we will not be able to calculate its position as well? please help me with this. If there is anything wrong with my question or answer, then please correct me. Give me suggestions on how to modify my answer. It will be helpful if I get the answers soon. Thank you.


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Thomas Howard (baseball)
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For other people named Thomas Howard, see Thomas Howard (disambiguation).
|Thomas Howard
December 11, 1964
Middletown, Ohio
|MLB debut
|July 3, 1990, for the San Diego Padres
|Last MLB appearance
|October 1, 2000, for the St. Louis Cardinals
|MLB statistics
|Batting average
|Home runs
|Runs batted in
Thomas Sylvester Howard (born December 11, 1964) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He attended Ball State University where he played football and baseball. During his 11-year career (1990–2000) he played for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals. On April 11, 2000 he hit the first grand slam at Minute Maid Park.
He graduated in 1983 from Valley View High School in Germantown, Ohio. There he also excelled as quarterback of the South Western Buckeye League champion football team and as a power forward on the league champion basketball team.
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- 1964 births
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