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Toyota has issued two recalls for the 2010-2011 Corolla and the 2011-12 Sienna. Both vehicles appear to suffer from problems with the A-pillar trim panel (at the front of the vehicle's interior), which could cause additional problems during a crash. The Sienna also has some problems with its stated...Read More»
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Toyota is recalling certain 2011-2012 model year Toyota Sienna minivans because of an incorrect tire and load information placard. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site lists the potential number of affected vehicles at 210,000. Documentation from Toyota to...Read More»
Among the many features you can spend money on in the family car, one is perhaps most sought-after by passengers in the rear seat. In-car DVD rear entertainment systems, though often a bit costly, can make a big difference between back-seat peace and quiet and sibling rivalry gone awry. We took a...Read More»
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A question of honour…Walt Rath is an old-timer, keen to take advantage of the open Texas range by bringing in wire fencing to the state. But he is getting on, and sees the future of the business with his nephew – the young and reckless Tom Midnight.Midnight may be youthful, but he sure is tough, and in his Uncle's own words, a born leader. But Midnight isn't keen to get involved.That is until Walt is gunned down by the merciless Gun De Leon – a killer hired by the fence busters who are determined to see anyone trying to put up wire fencing in the state brought down. With vengeance on his mind, Midnight is inspired to carry on the business, especially as he now has Sandy under his wing – a young woman recently orphaned after the death of her father. The pair join up, and inevitably fall for each other.With his personal life all but figured out, Midnight now needs a team to help his fencing business grow, and receive the fortunes that his Uncle promised.Especially, as so many are against him, including the frightful Stan Oopey, known as 'The Longhorn' and even the local town Sherriff, who is being funded by Easterners to stay firmly against the fencing industry. But Midnight and his gang's main trouble lies with the Indians, whose presence in the state makes it near impossible to put up fences.Midnight must find a way to get rid of the Indians, but this in itself is fraught with danger, considering the conflict between the Texans and the natives. And what about the Indian who is in Midnight's own ranks?A man who has sworn can be trusted… Will he turn against the fencers?Tom Midnight is quickly making a lot of enemies, but with Sandy by his side he is determined to make the business work, and honour his late Uncle. Only time will tell who will come out on top.The Indians, or The Fence Busters…?Praise for Gordon Landsborough'A punchy tale coupled with plenty of action – an engaging read!' – Philip McCormac, bestselling western authorGordon Landsborough (1913-1984) was a publisher, author and bookseller. Writing tales about the exploits of gun-toting cowboys fighting out on the arid sands of the Wild West, Landsborough was himself a pioneering in the English paperback publishing world of the 1950s. He was widely known amongst his peers as the 'maverick publishing genius'. His other western adventures include Battle at Broken Knee, Flaming Frontier, Union Soldier, The Stolen Bounty and Boss of the Diamond-O.
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Can't Help ItWhen I see or hear or read something that is HOT and turns me on, I can't help but to bite my lip. I guess it's sort of my tell.
25tashat25 26-30, F 4 Responses 1 Dec 8, 2010
I Do This...But I also do it when I'm feeling naughty, guilty or deep in thought.I also do it when I'm uncertain and my fiance thinks its one of the cutest things in the world! ;)I don't even realise I'm doing it half the time...
celtically 31-35, F 5 Mar 3, 2011
Yes I Nibble My Lip A Lot!!I'm always horny! I can get horny before I even get out of bed in the morning. I sit to pee, and I dry myself and..... I go to the shower, I walk out to go swim..... I pull on my tee to cover my nudity when I go to get the bread for breakfast.... Horny, and horny wet! I see...
aoutdouze 22-25, F 3 Oct 20, 2013
Bite LipI bite my lip a lot somtimes I don't realize it. But I know when I'm horny I def bit my lip I can't help it. Its just my reaction.
eyeslikestars 26-30, F 2 Responses 0 Feb 12, 2011
Skypeso my boyfriend is a Marine in Japan while i live in Puerto Rico. we skype and i randomly have the tendency to bite my lip. he notices this all the time and laughs. i just really miss his lips.!
estrellitaXx 18-21, F 1 Response 1 Oct 21, 2012
Bite My LipI actually bite my bottom lips when doing the deed or when he's feeling me...it feels good, I am aroused and I end up softly bitting my lips.
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I Love Milfs And Im Extremely Horny Who Wants To Play?who wants to take me on? lets play
Rickthick 22-25, M 0 Nov 15, 2012
HornyI'm always horny and i would love to meet girls and **** 'em. i always think about many ways on how i would use their *******..
sashido46464 18-21 0 Oct 2, 2012
Funny Thing Is ...I have to admit that I do this ... quite a lot ...It helps the thought process if I'm writing an erotic story for example ... not quite sure of the science behind it ... if indeed there is any ... but it could have something to do with simulating certain feelings in sensitive...
womaninbliss 51-55, F 1 Response 7 Jun 9, 2012
I Actually Do This Pretty OftenI do it when im horny, when im nervous or even when im deep in thought. my poor lip does not get much of a break. i guess when i pout, which i tend to do more than i like to admit, yes, when i am pouting i do not bite my lip.
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Find New York Times Bestsellers at NYPL 'ÄĒ July 10, 2011
For the week of July 10, 2011 we have hardcover fiction, hardcover non-fiction, and hardcover advice & misc.
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For more information on this week's best sellers, visit the New York Times website and check out the full list. There is also a special section for Best Sellers in the Library's new Catalog.
Week of July 10, 2011
Hardcover Fiction
- Smokin' Seventeen, by Janet Evanovich
- Against All Enemies, by Tom Clancy with Peter Telep
- The Devil Colony, by James Rollins
- State of Wonder, by Ann Patchett
- One Summer, by David Baldacci
Hardcover Nonfiction
- Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand
- In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larson
- The Greater Journey, by David McCullough
- Reckless Endangerment, by Gretchen Morgenson
- Bossypants, by Tina Fey
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- Go The F* To Sleep, by Adam Mansbach. Illustrated by Ricardo Cortés
- The 17 Day Diet, by Mike Moreno
- The Dukan Diet, by Pierre Dukan
- The 4-Hour Body, by Timothy Ferriss
- Love Wins, by Rob Bell
Click on any of the titles above and place a hold to request the item. Remember to update your contact information (phone number or e-mail address), so you¬†are notified when the book arrives for you at your local library. Don't have a library card yet? It's simple! Find out how to get one. Titles are available in regular print, large print, audio, and some even in electronic format 'ÄĒ for FREE!
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Macaulay Culkin storms off stage after fans boo his band and pelt him with full pints of beer
Macaulay Culkin of Home Alone fame stormed off stage at Nottingham's Rock City last night after the crowd booed his comedy band and pelted them with full pints of beer.
The 33-year-old, best-known for his childhood role as Kevin McCallister in the early Nineties films, was playing with The Pizza Underground as part of the Dot to Dot Festival when some audience members took exception to the music.
The group have been trying a forge a career by parodying classic Velvet Underground hits with pizza-themed lyrics (it sounds bizarre and it is). Lou Reed's "It's A Pizza Day" was one of the songs performed before Culkin declared the show over after just 15 minutes.
"It just sounds awful, I can't believe he is doing this," one anonymous fan told the Nottingham Post. "Why bother? It must go down well in America or something."
Culkin attempted to stay calm at first, shouting back at the crowd: "Why are you throwing these? I'd rather drink them!"
But soon, the New York quintet (pizza-box playing member included) were soaked and Culkin refused to stick around any longer. "That's the end of the show, goodnight," he said before rushing off to the safety of backstage.
It wasn't long before fans took to Twitter to air their own reviews of the memorable performance.
How Macauley became famous: His role as 'Kevin' in Home Alone
Organisers of the Dot to Dot Festival, meanwhile, voiced regret at "some members of the crowd who had to ruin what was set to be an excellent show".
Nottingham was not an isolated incident, however, as The Pizza Underground were met with a similar reception at Manchester's Zoo on Friday.
Not even fresh slices of pizza could calm the jeerers there and Culkin rapidly left after one punter interrupted his kazoo solo and a stage invasion ensued - the nerve.
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SAVANNAH -- In April 1862, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee traveled to Fort Bartow, on a bluff overlooking the Wilmington River, and watched tests of a cannon that was purported to launch ordnance five miles.
The Columbiad cannon exploded on its first firing, hurling the cannon's upper half over Lee's head before it landed in a marsh 300 to 400 yards away.
Preservationists have now recovered what they believe to be that piece of the cannon. The oyster-encrusted relic was extracted from the river's muddy banks Tuesday.
''We're really excited,'' said Greg Starbuck, site manager at Old Fort Jackson, where the cannon was taken after its recovery. ''This cannon represents a story that needs to be told, and it needs to be displayed.''
Starbuck said he's ''99 percent sure'' the cannon in the Wilmington is the one that nearly struck Lee because records don't show any other cannons exploding at the time.
Lee wasn't injured in the firing demonstration, but several men died, according to a book that details the accident, ''A Present for Mr. Lincoln: The Story of Savannah from Secession to Sherman,'' by Alexander Lawrence.
The cannon was one of three built at Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Va. All three exploded on their first firing.
The cannon's remains, which resemble a large rock with a thick covering of crustaceans, weigh more than 3,000 pounds -- a fraction of the nearly seven tons the whole cannon weighed.
The piece has been part of local lore for more than 20 years, as it was visible to boaters at low tide.
But Tuesday's recovery mission took some time to orchestrate, including earning permission from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The state owns everything at the bottom of the river. The DNR is now stepping up its patrols of the area to deter people from trying to take any other bits of history.
It only took a few minutes -- and a 14-ton crane -- to hoist the cannon from the water. It was caked with more than 100 years of oyster growth, which Starbuck said protected the weapon. The cannon was ferried to shore and loaded onto a truck for a five-minute ride to Old Fort Jackson, where preservation efforts began immediately.
John Roberson, an artificer at Old Fort Jackson, said the cannon began oxidizing right after it was removed from the water. Without treatment, the metal would begin decaying within days and would be nothing but a pile of dust within a few years, he said.
Within an hour of its recovery, the cannon was lowered into a pool of water where electric current will be run through it, drawing out salts and other impurities. Once the metal is cleaned, it will be sealed, painted and displayed at Fort Jackson. The work is expected to take about five years.
David Crass, an archaeologist with the DNR's Historic Preservation Division, said the cannon restoration project is significant on two levels.
''It's nationally significant because we can wonder what would have happened if Lee had been killed by the cannon,'' Crass said. ''On a state level, it's significant because it's an emblem of Georgia's hidden resources.''
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The two batsmen hit a six each off Samit Patel as Sri Lanka reached 121 for three in 15 overs.
Broad removed Mendis and Mathews off successive balls to yet again tilt the issue in the favour of his side. But Perera's 16-ball cameo brought Sri Lanka to a respectable total.
Image: England wicket keeper Jonny Bairstow (L) watches as Sri Lanka cricketer Mahela Jayawardene plays a shot during the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup's Super Eight match between England and Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on October 1, 2012.


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Discussion in 'Nintendo Gamecube' started by adam1111, Nov 17, 2007.
he is all i need to get game and watch plz help
u need 20h of gameplay, look here
my sugestion is just to leave ur game on overnight, that is what i did
can it be paused?
and do you have to do 1 vs3 or can u do 1 vs 1
no it cant be paused. and you can do it 1 v 1... its still a match..
just leave you and a computer on easy on, leave it at 99 lives....turn off your tv, by the time that's done you'll get mewtwo
^I'm not too sure about that.
Just to be safe I would plug in two controllers and do a 1v1 match. NO ITEMS.
play 1000 vs. Matches aswell
TIP: Enter a match then quit so there's 'No Contest'
this counts as a match I did this for awhile, didn't take too long to unlock him
(play with your friends)
meh you're probably right, i haven't played ssbm in a while...it worked for me cause i already had a lot of hours in gameplay
you need to play vs for a certain amount of time.........use 2 controllers and leave the cube on overnight and bam, you got em
does it have to be vs or multiplarier
right now i have bowser vs jiggly puff at 99 lives lol
look, just set up a Vs match in mutiplayer, turn all items off, and just plug in two controllers so it's one on one. leave the game on, NOT paused (i learned that the hard way), while the two characters are just standing there, one day before you go to school, or work, or whatever.
when you get home, smash the player you DON'T want to use, then when it's over, a new challenger should approach.
You can try what they said, or if you are as hooked on this game as I was when I first got it, 20 hours will be up before you know it. That's really the only legit advice I can offer that hasn't already been said...
that's a lie, and you know it!!
Waluigi has been all over this forum lately.
just leave it on over night 2 players 1 life(stock) and you will get him no problem.
hey, i only need Dr. Mario and Young Link for the target test, but on young link, how the hell do i get that target inside that damn box thingy?


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You have to have Amazon prime and be a new member of Amazon mom. If you don't have amazon prime just sign up for the free trial and cancel when you get your diapers or even as soon as they ship. You will not be eligible if you have ever recieved a free trial before.
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2.Sign up for Amazon mom. Here's the sign up page
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You won't regret signing up anyway, its the best and cheapest way to get your diapers, cheaper than any store coupons, I have already researched trust me.
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Click on the coupon and it will be automatically added to your cart.
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5. Subscribe 1 unit every 6months.
6. Type in your address and all that stuff. Then in the promo section type in BABYTIME and press apply. Your total should be $6-$15 depending on which diapers you choose.
It's very simple, I outlined all the steps so you get it right but, its super easy after you sign up for the amazon mom.
Directions to cancel, SUPER easy!
to cancel amazon prime go to "my account" top right corner of amazon page then manage prime membership under the account settings tab. Then you just click end membership.
to cancel monthly subscriptions "subscribe and save" "go to my account" top right of page then "your subscribe and save items" under the more order actions tab. then just click cancel subscription
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In February, Steve handed the reins to Andy, naming him president and turning over the operation of the business that includes two AlphaGraphics Business Centers to him.
Over the course of 13 years working with his family, Andy had already developed a strong background in digital and print marketing. This year, both Centers were included in the Printing News Top 100 list.
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Politics Nigeria : Season of Impeachments
Kaduna State House of Assembly was the first to blaze the trail when it brought to bear the full force of the provisions of the Constitution as regards the impeachment of elected public office holders on the then governor of the state, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, over three decades ago.
In a move that largely surprised political observers then, Musa was thrown out of office on June 23, 1981. He was barely two years in office.
Since then, the wind of impeachment has continued to blow across the polity with governors, speakers and even local government chairmen as its casualties.
While Sections 143 and 188 of the 1999 Constitution as amended, respectively spelt out how a president and governor could be removed from office, Section 92 which provides for the positions of Speaker and a Deputy Speaker for each of the 36 states Houses of Assembly (elected by the members from among themselves) equally stated how they could be removed.
As a containment device, the exercise of this constitutional right by the legislative arm of government is intended to ensure that the executive, a president, governor or the leadership of the respective legislative house at the local, states or federal levels, functions within the realm of the constitution.
It is against this backdrop that impeachment proceeding is seen as a serious legislative business because of its appreciation as a technique for the function of the Principle of Checks and Balances.
For instance, the constitution copiously provides for a detailed and elaborate procedure to be followed before the president can be impeached.
This procedure is sequential and must be duly followed. It is a chain of events which must not be broken at any stage. The sections states that: "The President or Vice President may be removed from office whenever a notice of any allegation in writing signed by not less than onethird of the members of the National Assembly is presented to the president of the Senate; stating that the holder of the office of President or Vice President is guilty of gross misconduct in the performance of the functions of his office."
This provision, notwithstanding, Nigeria has never impeached a president. The reason for this, perhaps, is due to the ambiguity of the provisions of the constitution.
If the president is to be impeached, the process will last approximately five months. Why is this so? Some have queried.
The answer is not farfetched, as Section 143(1) of the Constitution provides that the process of the impeachment of the president can only commence whenever a notice of any allegation in writing signed by not less than one-third of the members of the National Assembly is presented to the president of the Senate; stating that the holder of the office of president or vice president is guilty of gross misconduct in the performance of the functions of his office.
It is after the receipt of this notice that the Senate president, can within seven days cause a copy of the notice to be served on the president and on each member of the National Assembly as well as also cause any statement made in reply to the allegation to be served on the legislators.
The next step is that the National Assembly, must within 14 days of the presentation of the notice, resolve by motion without any debate whether or not the allegation shall be investigated.
A motion that the allegation be in-vestigated shall not be declared as having been passed, unless it is supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds majority of all the members of each House of the National Assembly.
It is after this that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) will at the request of the Senate president appoint a panel of seven persons, who in his opinion are of unquestionable integrity and who are not members of the public service, legislative house or political party, to investigate the allegation and within three months of its appointment, report its findings to each chamber of the National Assembly.
Where the panel reports that the allegation has not been proved, no further proceedings would be taken in respect of the matter.
However, should the report have is that the allegation against the president has been proved, the National Assembly will then within 14 days of its receipt, consider it, and if by a resolution supported by not less than two-third majority of its members, the report is adopted, the president stands removed from office as from the date of the adoption of the report. But that is not the process in the removal of the head of a legislative house.
The procedure is so simple that a speaker could be ousted within the blink of an eye. Section 92 sub-section(2), which provides for how a speaker or his deputy could be removed, states: "The Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly shall vacate his office –
(a) if he ceases to be a member of the House of Assembly otherwise than by reason of the dissolution of the House;
(b) When the House first sits after any dissolution of House; or
(c) if he is removed from office by a resolution of House of Assembly by the votes of not less than two-third majority of the members of the House."
This constitutional provision is what members of some states Assembly have relied on in sacking their speakers at will. Among states legislative houses that experienced this wind of change during the last administration include those of Adamawa, Kano, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Edo and Kogi.
The change of guard in the Kogi State Assembly last year resulted to a protracted crisis that prompted the House of Representatives to announce its takeover of the legislative activities of the parliament in accordance with section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
While many have continuously pointed accusing fingers at the executive arm over the intrigues and power play for the gale of impeachments in the states Assembly, the fact remains that the state legislators are the architects of their fate.
By refusing to vote in favour of a constitutional amendment that would have granted them financial autonomy during the 2010 constitutional amendment process as a result of "underhand tactics of their governors," states Assembly have remained mere appendages of the executive arm of government at that level of government.
Only 22 out of the 36 states Assembly passed the amendment aimed at granting them first-line charge status. Others caved in to the demands of their then governors and rejected it.
The governors impressed, coerced and in some instances blackmailed their legislators, using the principal officers, like the speakers to jettison the idea.
To this end, the two-third required approval from the various states after the National Assembly had considered and endorsed the proposal, was never met as the same legislators who it was meant to benefit failed to vote in its favour.
Authorisation of Expenditure from Consolidated Revenue Fund as provided for in Section 121(3) of the 1999 Constitution would have granted financial autonomy to State Houses of Assembly as it states that "Any amount standing to the credit of the House of Assembly or the judiciary in the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the State shall be paid directly to; (a) the House of Assembly of the State; and the heads of the courts concerned; respectively."
Only 22 states Assembly – Abia, Anambra, Benue, Borno, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Kogi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara thought it was worthwhile for the second and third arms of government at the state level to be independent of the executive.
But this number was not enough to make the clause scale through the crucible of the cumbersome constitution amendment process, as it was two states short of the two-third or 24 states required for any amendment to be carried.
The 14 state legislative houses, which killed the dream, were Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Bayelsa, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kwara, Ondo and Rivers.
Two states, Katsina and Kwara that could have saved the situation by giving the clause the needed two-third passage, backed out at the eleventh hour. Both states exhibited ambivalent postures on the issue.
Katsina was obviously undecided, having sent in two different letters to the Senate, one conveying its approval of the clause and the other stating its rejection of it.
Kwara, on its part, passed just one leg of the clause dealing with the independence of the Judiciary, while rejecting the sub-section that deals with independence.
This ambivalent stance by Katsina and Kwara state Houses of Assembly nearly caused confusion when the final collation of state-by-state voting patterns on the different proposed amendments to the constitution was released.
The two states were listed among states that approved the clause, making it look like the clause had met the two-third required for its passage.
The controversies and the eventual death of the proposal still hovers around the alleged promptings and heavy funding said to have been deployed by the governors then to kill the anticipated law so that they will continue to call the shots in the states unchallenged by the parliaments.
But, its consequence is that the gale of sack of states Assembly speakers, mostly at the prompting of the governors has continued unabated as evident in the recent impeachment of speakers of Rivers, Jigawa and Jigawa states Assembly, respectively.
Rivers: Dabotorudima quits 'voluntarily'
Emmanuel Masha reports on the intrigues behind the selfrelinquishing of his position as speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly by Hon. Adams Dabotorudima Two days before 2016 came to an end; there was a change of leadership in the Rivers State House of Assembly.
On that particular day, the Speaker, Hon. Adams Dabotorudima, announced his own resignation exactly one year after he emerged speaker.
What remains striking about his resignation was that Hon.Owaji Ikunni Ibani, who was speaker before him, and who quietly relinquished his position without drama such move usually causes, was the same man that took over from him.
While some observers declared that the move was orchestrated outside the Assembly by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, others opined that it was a demonstration of the understanding between the lawmakers, majority of who are members of the PDP.
Those who saw nothing wrong with the development argued that it shows that the lawmakers want to be on the same page with the executive arm of government, by making the needed adjustments before the New Year, so as to give the needed attention, first to the state's 2017 budget and then, lawmaking.
Ordinarily, Dabotorudima, would not have emerged speaker if the election of Ibani and 19 other PDP members had not been annulled.
With the way the Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal, which sat in Abuja annulled the election of the PDP members, who initially won 30 out of the 31 seats in the Assembly, the emergence of Dabotorudima was a tactical move aimed at keeping the party united, while waiting for the worst to happen.
There was also the chilling reality that Governor Nyesom Wike's election had been annulled at the tribunal and the Appeal Court.
In fact, at that very period, the three senators from the state, as well as 12 House of Representatives members equally lost their seats at the National Assembly.
For the PDP, it was like starting afresh. There were frightening circumstances that made starting all over again a rough path to take.
But they equally know that they had no other option if they must make apprecia-ble impact among voters. What really worked in Ibani's favour was his deep understanding of the lawmaking process.
From 2007, during the first term of former Governor Chibuike Amaechi, he was one of the few lawmakers, who showed depth in debates and effortlessly gave substance to issues.
He proved that he was cut out for lawmaking and rarely missed sittings, where he spoke his mind freely. However, beyond that, Ibani was the first lawmaker to announce his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Before then, according to a source in APC, the party was considering him for a higher office, which was why the party allegedly mourned his exit, When Ameachi dumped the PDP for APC, some lawmakers, majority of who started their political career with the PDP said they were no longer at peace with the party.
The allure of a new adventure in another political party proved so powerful to resist for those who dumped the PDP. The outcome of that move has lifted some of them politically, and would haunt others for a long time.
Of course some stayed behind, and resolved to give their unalloyed support to Wike, even though he was in Abuja as the Minister of Education.
This clear division within the House was what paved way for the infamous brawl, which almost claimed the life of a lawmaker.
Recently, six APC lawmakers were sworn-in in the aftermath of the December 10 legislative rerun elections. It means more voices for the party.
But the PDP lawmakers, apart from outnumbering the APC counterparts, are very united and have demonstrated their loyalty to whoever is the speaker.
More importantly, however, is the fact that Ibani returned as speaker shortly after the House passed into law the state's N470 billion 2017 budget.
This makes some observers to see the House as one that is in a hurry to support the executive arm in churning out more projects.
Abia: Two speakers in 24hrs
Igbeaku Orji reports on the power play and political undercurrents that saw Abia State House of Assembly electing two speakers within 24 hours The event of Thursday January 5, 2017 in which the former Speaker of Abia State 6th Assembly, Hon Martins Azubuike was impeached predated that day.
It had been rumoured several times but did not materialise. There had been subterranean moves by members of the House to impeach the speaker, so the impeachment did not come to many as a surprise.
However, the shocker is why the speaker who obviously discerned the hand writing on the wall refused to resign choosing rather the ignoble exit door of impeachment.
The 24-member Abia State House of Assembly is composed of 15 PDP lawmakers and nine of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Azubuike represents Isiala Ngwa North state constituency in the House. The constituency falls within Abia Central senatorial zone.
When the speakership was zoned to Abia Central, as the South and North had taken the governorship and deputy governorship slots respectively, it naturally fell on Azubuike having been in the House for three consecutive tenures. He was among his peers, the most experienced in legislative business.
But if his impeachment did not come as a surprise, his replacement with two speakers in less than 24 hours definitely was. Azubuike's impeachment was executed following a motion moved by the Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Obingwa East, Hon. Solomon Akpulonu after reading the impeachment notice which was signed by 20 of the 24 members.
According to Akpulonu, the 20 signatories justified the twothird majority statutory requirement for the impeachment. He cited section 92 (2c) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, to justify the action.
He listed Azubuike's offence, to include "gross misconduct, lack of accountability and transparency in handling public funds, insensitivity to the plight of the members of the House, abuse of office and financial recklessness." The impeachment was perfected in less than 15 minutes.
The sitting was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Cosmos Ndukwe, announced that following the conclusion of the impeachment, Azubuike ceases to be the speaker of the Abia 6th House of Assembly and since the law does not make for a vacuum or acting speaker a new speaker had to be elected immediately.
Conducting the nomination, the Clerk of the House, John Pedro Irokansi, said following the removal of the speaker, the constitution does not permit acting speaker, hence the need for a replacement.
Two members were immediately nominated, Hon Bishop Kennedy Njoku, representing Osisioma Ngwa North and Hon Chikwendu Kalu of Isiala Ngwa South.
The election which was conducted by the Clerk under option A4 method of voting saw Njoku poll 20 votes to beat Kalu with three as one member did not vote.
By the next day it became obvious that the choice of Njoku as Azubuike's replacement did not go down well with the powers that be. Consequently, the budget presentation by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu was delayed until the necessary adjustment was made.
It was gathered that it took the intervention of powerful stakeholders to persuade Njoku to relinquish the office. As soon as he acceded, Kalu, obviously the preferred candidate, was elected as speaker.
Kalu is said to be the governor's choice ab initio, but when other members saw that he voted for Njoku, those who were to favour the governor by voting for his candidate backed out, leaving only a few loyalists who gave him the three votes he garnered.
Before Kalu's emergence, the permutation in most quarters in the state was that the plot to remove Azubuike is to pave the way for Chinedu Orji, son of the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Theodore Orji, to emerge speaker. But, by the time the plot played out, many were disappointed at least for now.
The mover of the impeachment motion, Hon. Akpulonu, had told journalists that they had on countless occasions advised the former speaker but he never listened to them, His words: "He failed to ensure equitable distribution of positions and powers among members, he was insensitive to the rights and needs of members and general staff of the assembly, his autocratic practice has brought the assembly on collision course with other arms of government and agencies of the state government, he has abused the office of the speaker by using same for personal and private political interest and therefore, pursuant to section 92 (2c) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, we the members of the house resolve to remove and hereby remove Rt. Hon. Martins Azubuike as speaker." But Azubuike had debunked the allegations against him.
He said his decision to be calm over the matter was in the interest of the peace of the state. He noted that the impeachment did not follow due process even as he was not served any notice nor made to appear before any panel.
He also alleged that the problem started when he refused to yield to the pressure of members to share money meant for capital projects.
Azubuike listed the new constituency office which Governor Ikpeazu commissioned on the day he presented the budget, as among the projects he completed.
He said the projected was started by two of his predecessors but could not be completed. According to a House functionary who spoke on condition of anonymity, being aware of his impeachment moves earlier in the week, Azubuike who was absent at the emergency plenary session that threw him out, he took the mace with him to forestall his impeachment.
However, the source said that the pro-impeachment members were prepared as they acquired a spare mace with which they executed the plot.
Jigawa: Garba fights on
Impeached speaker of Jigawa State House of Assembly, Idris Garba is not letting go and has dragged his colleagues over what he termed wrongful removal Members of Jigawa State House of Assembly, on January 3, had their speaker, Idris Garba impeached.
He was replaced by Isa Idris. Garba was removed following an impeachment notice signed by 25 of the 30-member House, which was read on the floor of the House.
The Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Garba, who presided plenary, announced that 25 of the 30-member Assembly, who endorsed the impeachment notice, showed that a constitutional requirement of two-third majority needed to carry out the impeachment any of its erring principal officers had been met.
"With this development, I at this moment declare the seat of the speaker vacant and a fresh election should be conducted to elect the new speaker," he said.
The deputy speaker read the impeachment notice on the floor of the House and confirmed the number of members that signed the notice by taking a voice vote.
The impeached speaker was accused of high-handedness and abuse of power, but there is more than meets the eye in his impeachment as some political analysts in the state pointed to the crack in the ruling APC in the state for his ordeal.
The belief is that Garba, who is from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), one of the legacy parties of the ruling APC, was ousted by some vested interests to assume total control of the party machinery in the state.
The state governor, Abubakar Badaru is of the defunct Action Congress (ACN), while his deputy, Ibrahim Hassan is of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) extraction, and is has been a cold war among members of the three parties that merged to form the APC over control of its structures in the state.
With Garba, who is CPC's representative in government out of the political equation, the coast is clear for the governor and his allies from the ACN to run the show in Jigawa "unchallenged," though the impeached has not given up.
Garba has dragged 25 members of the Assembly who appended their signature for his impeachment and the Attorney General of the state before Jigawa State High Court challenging the legality of his impeachment.
Speaking through his counsel, Sale Mohammed Tirmizi, the impeached speaker said his removal was null and void because the process was conducted in contrast to section 6 (4) Rules of Jigawa State House Assembly 2011, which stipulates that before a speaker or his deputy could be impeached, all allegations must be made known in writing to the officer concerned to step aside for investigation.
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Myself and another former Houston resident were discussing some of our favorite restaurants when we lived there. We both left Houston in the late 80's. One of our favorite places was a Mexican restaurant on Westheimer, outside of the loop. I believe it was west of Chimney Rock. It had been there for many years and was one of those places that families went for a few generations. I remember they had a wonderful grilled chicken dish that was a favorite of mine. Any ideas what the name might be? We are both tearing our hair out trying to remember this place! It was a stand alone restaurant, not in a shopping center. Sundays were very crowded there, I do remember that.
Also, there was bar in a somewhat scary area of town where the sexy female servers used to wear holsters with shot glasses in them. They made a drink called a Mexican flag with 3 colors of liquors and lit it on fire while making some sort of screeching yell. It was a really fun place to bring out of town visitors who got a big kick out of it. Anyone remember the name of that place?
I do remember how many very good restaurants there were in Houston. Excellent seafood, Vietnamese, BBQ, Mexican, Chinese. (but very seriously lacking in anything remotely resembling decent Italian food). I think I ate out at least 4 times a week when I Iived there. We miss some of the wonderful food so easy to find in Houston, specifically the Mexican and the BBQ.
I'm sure the restaurant scene has changed in 20 years, but I do know that the Mexican restaurant I speak of was open as of 10 years ago. Any ideas of the name of the place I speak of? Thanks!


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Noah J Nelson on Monday, Jul. 29th
We're cranking away at some rather cool pieces for the next few weeks, but I wanted to keep your engine running with these two videos today.
Both show off projects that take advantage of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and other motion tracking technology to bring the holodeck one step closer.
First up: the HydraDeck demo from the developer known as TeddyOK. This one uses the Razer Hydra to track relative height and position, enabling a cover-based shooter experience. (Via Polygon)
Next up is the Kickstarter pitch for the Atlas VR positioning system from LA based developer Aaron Rasmussen. I made this my pick for last week's LatteFund on The CrowdCrowd podcast, and met up to talk with Rasmussen and try the system out on Friday.
I'll have a full write up on my experience later in the week, but I can say this much right now: it works, and it's a fascinating step forward (literally) for VR.
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Being labelled a specialist frequently implies that, in producing only a small number of wines, one must surely be producing the best. This belief probably stems from the observation that the great chateaux of Bordeaux and proprietors of Burgundy frequently make only one or two wines. Clearly, over hundreds of years, the people from these regions feel they have found the ultimate combination of 'terroir' and grape variety or varieties for their area. But have they? Maybe they have simply become comfortable with their traditional varieties and they could be making alternative wines that are even better?
Across the borders in Alsace is Olivier Humbrecht, rated by Robert Parker as one of the few truly great winemakers in the world. This man makes literally dozens of wines each year from 6 or 7 varietals in different styles and from different vineyards. Every wine he makes is sought after as a masterpiece. He is not unusual for Alsace (except perhaps in the extraordinary quality), and I can only conclude that in the rest of France they are not adventurous. Maybe in Burgundy they should consider growing Riesling, in Bordeaux Chardonnay…
Of course, in Burgundy, most vineyards make both white and red wines and although both Pinot noir and Chardonnay are the dominant varieties, Aligoté and Pinot beurot (Pinot gris) grapes are also grown and made as wine by a few producers. It is also interesting to note that in years with prevalent botrytis, Burgundians have been known to make (deliberately) sweet Botrytis Chardonnays … Quel horreur! As far as individual producers are concerned, negociants typically make 10 - 20 wines per vintage: Drouhin, for example, make wine from each of their 18 vineyards and buy in yet more to be sold under separate labels. Similarly, Latour have 10 vineyards, and wines in excess of this number, for the same reasons. Progressing on to the more important domaines, readers may be surprised to discover that they too are very well endowed in vineyards and wines just as the negociants are. The important factor for all these producers is not the number of varieties they produce. Each Pinot noir (for example) must still be made with reference to the requirements of the 'terroir' and the public expectations of the label, and many wines from the same domaine will therefore be made quite differently.
Back in New Zealand, if we accept the view that there are only 2 or 3 optimal varietals and styles for each area, what are we going to do without? If Martinborough concentrated on dry Chardonnay and Pinot noir, would we be happy doing without our Pinot gris, our Gewurztraminer selections, our Botrytis Rieslings and Botrytis Chardonnay? Dry River considers its public to be intelligent and curious, and to follow its wines because of their quality and continued ability to surprise and create interest with differences in variety and style.
The perception that 'making fewer wines means that they will be better' seems to be rather more rare in the world of wine that it would first appear. I do agree that if a winemaker cannot give sufficient attention and thought to a wine (both in the vineyard and the winery) the product may not be as good as it could be, but it is not the number of wine styles he or she makes that is necessarily the obstacle to each wine receiving its due. The essence of good winemaking is the same as that for any job well done; having the means, the talent, the time and finally the dedication … Dry River will continue to offer what is different or unusual.


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This is a watershed day for the world and especially heartening for the OECD as one of the first international bodies to call for zero net emissions in the second half of the century, for a price on carbon and for greater efforts to channel finance into the low carbon economy.
World leaders faced a fundamental dilemma: take strong action to address the risks associated with climate change, or see the ability to limit this threat slip from their grasp. Check out how the OECD contributed to get a successful outcome on 12 December at COP21 in Paris.
Everybody is interested in the impacts of what companies are doing and the environmental practices and impacts of doing business are coming under increasing scrutiny. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría looks at how both governments and investors are ready to scale up climate disclosure and the use of climate information.
Countries everywhere have committed to fighting climate change but many are still subsidising fossil fuels, investing little in green technologies, failing to put a realistic price on carbon, and allowing transport emissions to grow. Much more can and should be done.
OECD urges efforts to better price carbon as new analysis finds that 90% of CO2-emissions are priced below EUR 30 per tonne, a low-end estimate of climate damage, and 60% are not priced at all. Effective Carbon Rates in the OECD and Selected Partner Economies calculates effective carbon rates (ECR) on CO2-emissions from energy use for 41 countries which together use 80% of global emissions.
The world looks to the Paris Conference of the Parties to deliver a new climate agreement that transforms our development pathway. Success at COP21 can drive and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, healthier and more secure future, locking-in sustainable economic growth and development.
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Climate change mitigation requires globally, at national levels and locally, and across a range of policy areas. Priorities include widening the scope of carbon markets and investing more in innovative technologies. Efforts to cut emissions need to be stepped up, both in energy-related areas and in sectors like industry, agriculture and waste.
Over the past year, OECD Insights has published a series of blogs from contributors inside and outside the Organisation on the issues being debated over the next two weeks at COP21 in Paris. Here they are, in alphabetical order by title.
Following is a list of OECD activities and events during the COP21 UN Conference on Climate Change. You can visit the OECD Pavilion in Hall 3 (Blue Zone) at any time to attend events (complete list of OECD events at COP21) and browse OECD reports & dataviz on climate change and the environment. Please contact Catherine Bremer (email@example.com, 0603 483456) for interview requests.
The UN Conference on Climate Change (COP21) in Paris 30 November-11 December is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reach a new international agreement to combat climate change and accelerate our transition to a low-carbon economy. The "carbon entanglement" of our economies is keeping us on a collision course with nature.


text: Meta Rate My Team PokéBase - Pokémon Q&A Login Register All Activity Questions Unanswered Tags Users Ask a Question Rules Chat Is there any strategy that can counter mat lock?? 0 votes 1,377 views That's gotta be the most OP move for triple battles. I have a friend that uses it all the time. I can't think of anything that could stop it. Uses mat lock 2: Spams spore with a Breloom HELP!! counter xy moves asked Nov 23, 2013 by ConduitKing Matlock? I wasn't aware Pokémon could utilise 80s TV shows in battle. They've really updated the game this generation, haven't they? commented Nov 23, 2013 by Tyranitarded1101 Please log in or register to add a comment. Please log in or register to answer this question. 1 Answer 2 votes Use Taunt. Taunt is a move that prevents the target from using status moves for 3 turns; so Greninja won't be able to use the move, even if the Taunt wears off since Mat Block will only work on the first turn the Pokemon is in battle, similar to Fake Out. You could also Taunt the Breloom that uses Spore, which is the ideal strategy since it can still Spore you without the Mat Block up, assuming the Breloom survived any hits it had to take. answered Nov 23, 2013 by Fizz edited Nov 23, 2013 by Fizz Neather taunt nor fake out would be faster than mat block.. commented Nov 23, 2013 by ConduitKing edited Nov 23, 2013 by Fizz Fake Out would be, 100% of the time actually. Mat Block has 0 priority, whereas Fake Out has +2 priority, guaranteeing it moves before Mat Block regardless of the Pokemon's Speed. Taunt has 0 priority like Mat Block, so it depends on which Pokemon is faster as usual. Greninja has a high Speed stat, so using a Taunt Pokemon with a higher Speed stat would be ideal. An alternative would be the use of the ability Prankster, which gives priority to status moves like Taunt. Use a Prankster Pokemon with Taunt like Sableye to guarantee you move before your friend's Greninja and prevent it from using Mat Block. Of course, doing this on the Breloom is a better option for the reason stated above. commented Nov 23, 2013 by Fizz Please log in or register to add a comment. Related questions Are there any Trick Room users that can counter Aegislash and Mega-Mawile in VGC? Is there any Pokemon that can learn magic coat, counter and mirror coat except smeargle? Are there any spinner that can counter spinblocker? Is there any good counter for these Pokemon? Is there a Pokemon that can counter gliscor and scizor in he same set? Are there any other "Mega Counter Cycles"? Any sort of sticky web counter? Is there a better reliable counter for Geomancy Xerneas? Useful Meta Posts How to change your username How to add a user avatar Why was my post hidden? The points system Question etiquette Flags vs Downvotes Anime FAQ


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Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables
Tackling mental ill-health of the working-age population is becoming a key issue for labour market and social policies in OECD countries. OECD governments increasingly recognise that policy has a major role to play in keeping people with mental ill-health in employment or bringing those outside of the labour market back to it, and in preventing mental illness. This report on Norway is the fourth in a series of reports looking at how the broader education, health, social and labour market policy challenges identified in Sick on the Job? Myths and Realities about Mental Health and Work (OECD, 2012) are being tackled in a number of OECD countries. It concludes that Norway faces a unique situation whereby a generous welfare system stimulates large-scale labour market exclusion and significant socio-economic inequalities of people with a mental disorder, and hindering better outcomes of its employment and vocational rehabilitation programmes.
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Gains in female education attainment have contributed to a worldwide increase in women's participation in the labour force, but considerable gaps remain in working hours, conditions of employment and earnings. More specific data for Norway are available in this country note.
This publication reviews the labour market integration of immigrants and their children in three OECD countries (Austria, Norway and Switzerland) and provides country-specific recommendations. It also includes a summary chapter highlighting common challenges and policy responses. It is the third and last in a series which has covered eleven OECD countries.
The objective of senior budget official reviews is to provide a comprehensive overview of the budget process in the country or jurisdiction under examination, to evaluate national and or sub-national experiences in the light of international best practices and to provide specific policy recommendations.
This book provides, for Norway, an independent analysis from an international perspective of major issues facing the evaluation and assessment framework in education along with current policy initiatives and possible future approaches.
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Norway has a well-established tradition of decentralisation and school autonomy. In this decentralised context, evaluation and assessment are essential to monitor the quality of education nationally and provide feedback for improvement to school owners and schools.
This report aims to help education authorities in Norway and other OECD countries to understand the importance of lower secondary education and to find approaches to strengthen this key education level.
These country notes contain over 50 indicators which compare the political and institutional frameworks of national governments as well as revenues and expenditures, employment, and compensation. They include a description of government policies on integrity, e-government and open government.


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THEY say 'don't let fame get to your head' but what about money?
American artist Mark Wagner could be answering this question and many more with his artwork that features the heads of famous people and historical artworks, all made from one material. Money.
"The one dollar bill is the most ubiquitous piece of paper in America," Wagner states.
But while the banknotes are just 'pieces of paper', Wagner acknowledges that he is also working with something incredibly valuable. Cutting up bank notes is highly controversial.
"I have to remind myself that it's money. I have to remind myself what it means to people. It's something that people worry about. It's something that people fight over."
Wagner's work is incredibly detailed and time consuming, shown in the time lapse video. This selection of portraits showcases the amazing skill and ability of this artist to capture human expression and characteristics, all with pre-printed, monochrome bank notes.
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Mumbai, May 13: Fire broke out at Heera Panna mall in Andheri, Mumbai on Wednesday, May 13.
As per inputs, the fire occured at the basement of the shopping center at the wee hours of the morning. No casualty has been reported in the incident.
13 security personnnels have been rescued.
Around 25 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire.
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South Texans continue to voice their concern over increased rates on their auto and homeowner insurance policies, however the Insurance Council of Texas points out that surcharges have already been approved. Following Hurricane Ike, legislation calling for fee increases when and if and hurricane hit was drafted and passed in 2009. Mark Hanna from the Insurance Council of Texas says it is only now that the law is being put into effect. He also says surcharges would only be added to Coastal Bend residents policies if a hurricane passed $1 billion dollars in damage.
"It's going to take a major hurricane for this payment of this to take effect," said Hanna. "It's going into this second layer of bonds and that's where the surcharges are called for."
Hanna says the surcharges would not increase by up to 20% as previously believed. Instead, he says motorists would pay up to $30 more for a 6-month auto policy and homeowners could pay up to $50 more per year. Hanna adds the legislature could amend or change the law when it meets next January. It is important to note that these are approximate figures. In an e-mail sent to 3 News by Hanna just last week, he reported that car insurance rates would go up by only $25 and homeowners rates would increase by $40, not the current figures of $30 and $50.


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San Antonio in Zambales is blessed with these magnificent coves. Long grayish-white sand beach, a perfect picnic spot under the Agoho trees and a fresh water lake on the side for visitors who wishes to take a moment from the salty water.
Though these coves are now the target hideouts specially during summer, locals are still preserving its pristine look and feel.
There are few ways to reach the coves. Behind the coves are mountains where waterfalls can be visited. From these mountains, some known and established trails can be of used to traverse to any of these coves, Mt. Pundaquit - Traverse to Anawangin Cove, Mt. Balingkilat - Traverse to Nagsasa Cove or Anawangin Cove, Mt. Dayungan - Traverse to Silanguin Cove, Mt. Nagsasa - Traverse to Nagsasa Cove and Mt. Cinco Picos - Traverse to Silanguin Cove to name a few.
For visitors who's not into hiking, these coves can be reached via boat. Boat rentals can be arranged at Brgy. Pundaquit, San Antonio Zambales.
Anawangin Cove
- The busiest cove among the rest
This cove is covered with Agoho Trees, the picnic spot is found in the middle adjacent to river.
Perfect place to settle can be found in the far left, spot near the estuary can be too crowded during peak season.
Anawangin can be an option if you are into time constraint. Trek from Mt. Pundaquit will also consume less of your time compared to the other traverses to other coves. The river is not that wide, and usually the level of the water rise up during late afternoon.
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Nagsasa Cove
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Longer shoreline, divided by an estuary as tides rose up. Has the best, picture-perfect, postcard scene of the Mountains behind.
A bluish-greenish beach and a wide, spacious shoreline. Perfect for bigger group.
Best spot for camping: the spot away from the lined-up sari sari store. The river is wide as well and very inviting though. Just a thought, swimming in the river at Anawangin was a bit scary compared here, maybe because the river over their was surrounded by Agoho which added the eerie feeling.
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Talisayin Cove
- The Private...
A viewing deck can be seen from a far, built by one of the owners of those bahay-bakasyunan.
Grayish sand beach.... a good place for side trip when you're in the area.
Silanguin Coveshot taken at Peak 1, Mt. Cinco Picos
- My personal choice
during my second visit
The place is so quite, best for muni-muni moments and the locals are so accommodating.
Island can be seen on the opposite side with some fishpen. Though this Cove does not have that postcard view, the tranquility and cleanliness in this cove beats the other 3 coves.
I forgot the name of the resort where we stayed, the one with the sari sari store, has a clean restroom with non stop water supply. Water coming from the nearest "bukal" compared to the "amoy kalawang" water coming from "Poso de-piston" in Anawangin or Nagsasa.
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9 Illowra Way Duncraig 6023 WA
Champagne sunsets!
Enjoy your favourite glass of wine while you unwind on the balcony gazing at the sun as it sets in a blaze of colour over the ocean. Or enjoy cool breezes and ocean views through the day and think how lucky you are!
Sitting high on a hill in the highly-desired pocket of Duncraig South among big, beautiful mansions built in the mid-late 90s, this elegant & well-built Don Russell double-storey home with a spacious floorplan will impress! 4beds, 2 baths plus multiple living areas, including a big games room or downstairs lounge, additional rumpus in kids wing and a large lounge or parents retreat upstairs, flowing out onto a good-sized balcony.
Let me walk you through some of its special features:
- As you enter you are greeted by a large entry void and high ceilings making the interiors light n bright
- The study or home office is located close to the front door, handy for client visits
- Spacious formal dining enjoys a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the room in beautiful natural light
- French doors lead into a large lounge (or games room) that steps out onto the outdoor entertaining alfresco
- Big open plan kitchen, meals and family enjoys views to the serene outdoors through big picture windows
- The casual area also steps out to the large, elevated and private alfresco, overlooking an inviting pool
- Big grassed area for kids and pets to run amuck in
- The childrens wing comprises of 3 double bedrooms and a rumpus/TV room or kids activity/playroom
- Bathroom has a twin basin vanity and bath; separate laundry
- Double garage with internal entry
- Lounge or parents retreat stepping out onto a balcony with tree top views & ocean glimpses. The perfect spot to catch amazing sunsets and unwind after a hard days work!
- Big master bedroom with walk-in-robe; also steps out onto the balcony
- Generous ensuite with double basin vanity and bath; separate toilet
A great family home to enjoy for years, in a much sought-after neighbourhood! a must to view!
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Stanton Mortimer - Residential
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An attractive Detached House occupying an attractive corner site on the popular St James Drive development which lies close to open countryside on the southern outskirts of the town within close proximity of the highly regarded Broomfield primary schools and within walking distance of the town centre.
The accommodation comprises Entrance Hall with Cloakroom/WC, Lounge, Dining Room, large Conservatory, Three Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Gas central heating is installed together with upvc double glazing. Outside there is a block paved driveway and forecourt affording excellent parking with a Garage and private south facing rear garden with large Patio. EPC Rating E.
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Executive Summary
This report presents the results of an independent assessment by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) of the adequacy of U.S. electric generation resources under air pollution regulations being finalized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This report does not estimate the economic impacts of EPA regulations, nor does it provide detailed reliability assessments that planning authorities and other stakeholders will need to conduct to ensure deliverability of power and grid reliability during implementation of EPA rules.
This report considers two EPA regulations, the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), that are widely expected to have the greatest impact on the electric sector between now and 2015.1
In some cases, compliance with the new rules, particularly CSAPR, may be achieved through the use of existing controls, shifts in dispatch, purchase of allowances, and fuel switching. In other cases, compliance with new rules will require installation of new pollution controls and may motivate the construction of replacement generation, which can sometimes take multiple years to complete. Assuming prompt action by regulators and generators, the timelines associated with new construction and retrofit installations are generally comparable to EPA's regulatory compliance timelines. If delays occur and if it is necessary to address localized reliability concerns, the Clean Air Act provides multiple mechanisms to extend these deadlines or bring sources into compliance over time on a plant-specific basis.
CSAPR creates multiple trading systems to control the emissions of NOx and SO2 from electric generators, and MATS imposes emissions rate standards on coal and oil-fired electric generators for mercury, acid gases and particulate matter. The trading systems for CSAPR begin in 2012, with the limits tightening for sources in some states in 2014. The first year of compliance for MATS is 2015, subject to potential extensions discussed in this report.
This report examines a Stringent Test Case, where, in addition to CSAPR requirements, each uncontrolled electric generator is required to install both a wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system and a fabric filter to reduce air toxics emissions. If such installations are not economically justified, this scenario assumes that the plant must retire by 2015. In reality, power plant owners will have multiple other technology options to comply with the regulations – options that typically cost less than installations of FGDs and fabric filters. Therefore, this scenario should not be viewed as an estimate of the expected impacts of CSAPR and MATS, but rather as a stress test used to bound resource adequacy implications of these rules under conservative assumptions. Specifically, this report focuses on whether, under the Stringent Test Case, there would be sufficient generation capacity to meet electricity demand in each NERC region, before constraints on deliverability are considered. This is known as resource adequacy, and it is one determinant of grid reliability.
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A Mom for Christmas Trailer (1990)
"A tale of Christmas magic." 17 December 1990 Fantasy, Comedy 96 mins
The story revolves around 11-year-old Jessica (Juliet Sorcey), whose mother died when she was three years old. Her father Jim (Doug Sheehan) is a workaholic with little time for his daughter. Just before the Christmas holiday season, Jessica wins a free wish from a wishing well. Her wish for a mother for Christmas is granted by Philomena (Doris Roberts) and Amy (Newton-John), a department store mannequin, is brought to life to be a mom for Jessica.
Watch the official A Mom for Christmas 1990 trailer in HD below or find more A Mom for Christmas videos on Vidimovie.


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On Multi-stream Multi-source Multicast Routing
Multicasting is an efficient way to deliver multimedia content (streaming, for instance) to different locations in the network. While end-to-end real-time constraints are important for interactive applications, sustained availability of bandwidth is more important to the destinations for multimedia streaming. In this paper, the authors address the problem of Multi-stream Multisource Multicast Routing Problem (MMMRP) where each data stream could have multiple sources that will serve it and each source can serve multiple data streams in a sustained manner. The goal of MMMRP is to construct a routing forest for each of the data streams and the destinations while maximizing the residual bandwidth.


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Gerrard looks to future as American dream ends
Steven Gerrard has parted company with LA Galaxy and the former Liverpool and England captain is now considering whether to prolong his playing career.
The 36-year-old has been taking his coaching badges in preparation for life off the pitch but indicated yesterday that he wanted to take some time to ponder his options.
"When I left Liverpool, I came to Los Angeles with the goal of helping the Galaxy lift another MLS Cup," said Gerrard, who played in the Galaxy side eliminated in the Western Conference semi-finals by Colorado Rapids earlier this month.
"I am disappointed to have not achieved that objective, but I can look back at my time at the club with pride at what we accomplished.
"I am now looking forward to spending more time with my family as I consider the next stage of my career."
Gerrard moved to the United States at the end of his last Liverpool contract 18 months ago, becoming the latest high-profile English player to try his luck in the MLS.
Read more: Celtic, Liverpool, punditry? - What next for Steven Gerrard after Liverpool exit?
He scored five goals in 34 appearances for the club, but never made the sort of impact the club were hoping for.
It was always Gerrard's intention to return home after his spell in the US.
Liverpool have been assisting him as he continues his UEFA coaching courses and he is a regular visitor to the club's academy.
Coaching the club's next generation is a possible career path if he so chooses. However, it would be premature to suggest the player or club have reached any decisions about a role - either in the short or long term. © Daily Telegraph, London.
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PETALING JAYA: UMW Motor Sdn Bhd has confirmed that all Toyota vehicles sold by the company and Lexus models sold under unit Lexus Malaysia, are not affected by the global recall of such makes.
"UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd would like to inform our customers in Malaysia that we have received confirmation from our principal, Toyota Motor Corp, Japan that all Toyota and Lexus models sold by UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd are not affected by this voluntary safety recall exercise," the company said in a statement today.
It was reported that Toyota Motor Corp is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on approximately 550,000 units of certain Toyota and Lexus models in Japan and other affiliates around the country.
This was to address the possibility that the crankshaft pulley may become misaligned causing noise or illumination of the discharge warning light. In some cases, there could be result of a sudden increase in steering effort.
According to reports, the affected cars are the 2004 Avalon, the 2004 and 2005 Camry and 2006 Highlander HV. Under the Lexus brand, the 2004 and 2005 ES330, the RX330 and the 2006 RX400h all have the same flaw.
Although the recall is global, reports claim that the bulk of the vehicles affected are those sold in the US.
Early last year, a faulty accelerator pedal problem forced Toyota to recall millions of vehicles in the US, Europe and China. Models sold in Malaysia were not unaffected by the recall.
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Andy Brown
Andy Brown's newest offering was released in Canada on August 18th, 2015 under the direction of producer Daniel Ledwell (Jenn Grant, Justin Rutledge). On his third full-length album 'Seasons', Brown's words drew from the life, death and subsequent rebirth of nature around him. He went deeper into the woods to record with Ledwell at Echo Lake Studios in Lake Echo, Nova Scotia. Never shying away from vulnerability, Brown's songwriting doesn't disappoint. His lyrics read like poetry and are amplified by the music surrounding it.
In the fall of 2014, Brown completed his fourth Australian tour as headliner of the Festival of Small Halls. Most recently, Brown completed his first European tour which included support shows for popular UK artist Scott Matthews. 2016 will bring a new and exciting direction for Brown and his music which will see him back in the studio recording new material to take on the road throughout Australia, Europe and everywhere in between.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia
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About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia in Columbia, you'll be close to Stephens College and Columbia College. This hotel is within the vicinity of University of Missouri and Faurot Field.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Number of floors - 3
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Laundry facilities
- Spa tub
- Free self parking
- Free breakfast
- Fitness facilities
- Business center
- Indoor pool
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
Room Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Premium TV channels
- Flat-panel TV
- Phone
- Free WiFi
- Free newspaper
- Hair dryer
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Iron/ironing board
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The Digital Learning Team supports the embedding of technologies in learning and teaching to improve the outcomes for all learners in the City of Edinburgh.
We do this by keeping up to date with local, national and global technology issues with specific reference to education, offering advice to schools and senior leaders in Children and Families on digital technology and its role in enhancing the learning experience. We also offer a wide range of professional development opportunities for Children and Families staff in Edinburgh, working directly with teachers and students in the classroom and communicating with teachers, students, parents/carers and the wider world via this blog!
The Digital Learning Team currently consists of one primary and two secondary seconded teachers who are passionate about the use of technology for learning. Each has taken time out of the classroom to share and develop good practice in our schools and encourage all staff to embrace technology to enhance the learning experience for all our students.
Members of the team:
- Richard Burgess (Digital Learning Manager)
- Nadia Kettles (Senior Development Officer)
- Kristen Moore (ICT System and Support Administrator)
- Peter Lennon (Development Officer – Secondary)
- Based at Wester Hailes Education Centre, 5 Murrayburn Drive, Edinburgh, EH14 2SU
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Description of the accommodation:
Rooms, services Welcome to Hotel Chmielna Warsaw! We hope you will be satisfied the offers of the hotel, and will be happy to choose it as a resort to stay at. Guests looking for accommodation in Warsaw are welcome to book 24 nicely furnished rooms at the hotel. You are also welcome at the hotel for a fine local meal in the restaurant. For guests arriving by car parking possibility is available nearby. Nearby bike rental opportunities will provide an excellent chance to spend your leisure time actively. You can also bring your laptop for the holiday, for there is wireless Internet connection (WiFi) available at the hotel. If you wish to learn more about the exact scope of services provided by Hotel Chmielna Warsaw (including those available for an extra fee) or about the equipment of the rooms, you can find the complete list on the information sheet below.
Payment Depending on the selected date, room and price, you may need to provide credit card guarantee or advance bank card payment to finalize your reservation.
Arrival, opening hours The earliest time for arrival and check-in is 14:00, the latest time for departure and check-out is 12:00. The personnel of the hotel can speak with you in English and Polish languages.
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Why should a professional or small business give away free consulting? I'll tell you why. Here's what's happening…
I recently launched a new version of articles to my executive coaching clients and as a bonus, offered a free 20-minute phone session.
I've been spending more than 20 minutes with each person, and I'm loving it. Since I charge $200/hour for consulting sessions, why would I do this?
- It gives me a chance to connect with clients: In an online business, I usually don't have much contact with the clients who use my services and products. Some of my clients have been with me over 10 years, and we've never spoken by phone. To them, I'm faceless, and vice-verso. I want to feel some sort of connection on a personal level. Email can't do that.
- When people invest hundreds of dollars with you, they usually have questions, and even though these same questions may have been answered on your sales page, people need reassurance that answers apply to them. A personal conversation solidifies trust in you.
- Sometimes products can be confusing to people. You see your products from your perspective, not from the perspective of the customer. A phone conversation ensures they get the best use out of their purchase.
- A personal conversation will open the doors to other needs the client has but may not see. Usually, I'll review their web pages and blog, and there may be glaring mistakes or branding opportunities they are missing. If I can be of service to them in any way, I'll extend a hand. (I won't do a full consultation and review, but I will point out needs they should pay attention to.) A client may not know you can help them out with other products and services unless you have a conversation with them.
These conversations are so rich with the exchange of information. I learn more about my client's work and their content marketing needs. They learn how to use my services better.
We both win. It's a great way to reward clients for trusting you to become a client. Here's another question for you to ponder:
When else is it a good idea to give away free consulting or coaching sessions?
I'd like to hear your opinion on this. I've worked with other professionals who cringe at the idea of even answering questions from prospects… because that would be giving away free consulting. They "don't work for free."
What do you think?


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Adagio E Tarantella
Clarinet with Piano Clarinet solo, Piano
Clarinet Solo with Piano Accompaniment. Composed by Ernesto Cavallini. Solo part with piano reduction. With Standard notation. 7 pages. Carl Fischer #CU00526. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CU526).
Item Number: CF.CU526
ISBN 825828716. Key: B-flat major.
Adagio and Tarantella by Ernesto Cavallini is a well-known piece that features a technical introduction followed by an adagio, cadenza, and tarantella. The work would make a wonderful recital closer for a technically proficient undergraduate student.