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2191958705 | 69473707 | c4-train-0069473707 | We are making our way through a series in the Psalms for the Month of January (Exploring "Dangerous Prayers"). In February we'll return to the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. You can listen to past messages via the Soundcloud link below.
Each week on Tuesday & Thursday from 6-8:30 PM our people gather in one of two homes for a meal, prayer, a study in the Bible, and just to enjoy each other's company in what we call "Gospel Communities." Once a month these home-based neighborhood fellowships reach out to the city by doing things like picnicking in a neighborhood park, having a BBQ with neighbors, Backyard Kids' Club, or seeking a practical way to serve and love our city well together. All are welcome. If you would like to drop in for one of these informal gatherings please call Pastor Jonathan at (313) 720-3031 for locations.
CCC's desire is that our people would be "P.O.W's." Not "prisoners of war" in the conflict between truth and error, but "People Of the Word." Sadly, often when churches set their focus on right teaching and biblical accuracy they become inwardly focused and legalistic. Too often God's people become M.I.A - "missing in action." But just the opposite is supposed to happen. The study of God's word is supposed to make us more "ready" for action, "in season and out of season." The church (and the world!) needs true M.I.A.'s - "Men In Action" who are trained in God's word to lead God's people in being grounded in God's Word and ready to impact God's world.
So, we invite the men of CCC to join us monthly for Readiness Training in God's Word, the Scriptures. We will be employing the 8 "Dig and Discover" Hermeneutical Principles outlined by Leadership Resources International (a global training ministry with which we partner) as we tackle one book of the Bible at a time, passage by passage, identifying God's intended message and intended response from us. As we apply that message and respond as God intended, we anticipate God's word will transform us into Men In Action like Jesus who continues to transform the world through his people. |
2191958705 | 69473708 | c4-train-0069473708 | Wait a minuto girl, can you show me to the party?
I said wait a minuto girl, can you show me to the party?
I blink you but I amor you my rosa, -de-rosa ball.
You call me reckless I'll be back.
You want me switch it as I see.
Don't you amor me, now!
have me but you wouldn't listen just listen.
Am I making you nervous? Am I making you fear?
I live for excitment, do you live for the ride?
I might be too forward, did I tell you too soon? |
2191958705 | 69473709 | c4-train-0069473709 | <u>A relative newcomer to the grappling world, grappling socks are a intermediary step between bare foot and grappling shoe. They offer extra traction and grip on grappling mats and can prove especially useful in longer, sweatier bouts.
Coming in a single colour option the RDX grappling socks offer a non-slip design with an anatomical arch built in to accommodate the natural shape of the foot.
Due to the nature of grappling, it is best to avoid unwanted excess material except for the Gi. In line with this, these grappling socks are made from a special type of spandex that provides an enhanced fit no matter your foot size. This enables efficient mobility when wearing the socks so that you have the freedom of bare foot training with the grip of shoes.
The socks are also sweat absorbing so they will help in keeping the mats clear of any excess sweat generated during hard training and preventing any slipping. Also, anyone who has trained on mats during winter will know that it can feel like rolling on an ice rink. Grappling socks such as these would be a very good choice during the winter months.
With a simple and minimalist design, these ring to cage socks come in simple block colours of black with green trim.
The bottom area of the sock is made of a stretchable neoprene material with extra give so provide traction between your foot and the mat. The little rubber dots on the bottom of the socks are what provides the 'sticky' effect and gives the wearer a feeling of wearing wrestling shoes without the bulk.
These small little dots make the socks most suited to grappling though. Stand up striking whilst wearing them can cause the little rubber dots to be literally scraped off from all the pivoting and turning on the balls of the feet. If kept to grappling then they perform very well and maintain their grip throughout the entire training session.
Again, due to the sweat resistant properties of these socks, like the previously listed socks, these ring to cage socks are very easy to put on and take off at the end of a tiring class and won't become sweaty/slipping during training.
Weighing in in a multitude of colour options, these socks are a good option for the more fashion orientated grappler. The socks are made from a stretchy lycra with an adjustable ankle cuff for an easier time getting them on and off.
The sole of the socks is made from neoprene like the previous socks which provides excellent grip and traction between the wearers foot and the mat.
These socks are described as being appropriate for more than just grappling however. They are also advertised as being great for snorkeling and beach sports so you can be sure that they are very resistant and not likely to tear and scuff easily. The socks are heat resistant too and are able to help people walk across hot sand. This may not be directly transferable to a grappling mat but it speaks for the socks protective qualities.
There is an impressive list of size options to choose from also, more so than the previously listed socks. This is good for smaller or larger grapplers who don't quite fit into the average range.
Not specifically designed for grappling, these socks can still have a function within your grappling sessions. With individual toe holes, these socks can provide the wearer with a much closer feel to being bare footed but with an extra grip quality.
The socks have a 'glove-like' look to them except for the bottom which is covered with small little dots that are there to provide the grip the wearer will be seeking. The socks come in a few different colours e.g. grey, pink, white, but there aren't any size options to choose from. Due to the very stretchy material they are made from this is likely not an issue except for those with extra large feet.
The socks have anti-sweat properties also and can be worn to demanding training sessions without turning the wearer into a slippy, sliding mess.
A slightly more wacky take on grappling sock appearance, the KO sports socks have a certain Jackson Pollock appearance to them and are certainly striking to look at.
The socks are constructed of neoprene like the other socks in this list and have a similar bottom with the small, black dots for extra grip. Like the previous socks this means they are most suited to grappling and not striking. The foot movement during striking sessions is likely to cause the little dots to be torn off from all the pivoting when hooking etc.
These socks are also explicitly stated as keeping the feet warm on cold mats which is something that as mentioned earlier. This is an especially useful and overlooked feature during those long winter months, or even more importantly – if you train somewhere cold year round.
The collection of socks on this list can all provide the wearer with what they want out of a grappling sock: a good fit with minimal excess, strong grip on the mats, anti-sweat properties and a sturdy material with minimal ripping and tearing. In many ways the differences between the socks are like the differences between different types of shoes. It depends on the person wearing them and what they are expecting from the shoe. |
2191958705 | 69473710 | c4-train-0069473710 | Educational Toys | Wooden Toys | Hopscotch Children's Store – Tagged "Personalized"
Educational games make learning fun and bring families together to play games for kids that everyone can enjoy. Shop our selection of wooden toys and other favorites, including Blue Orange games, Fat Brain toys and Uncle Goose blocks. From puzzles to stuffed animals to props for imaginative play, inspire your little ones with our toys and games! |
2191958705 | 69473711 | c4-train-0069473711 | SumRidge Partners is currently recognized as a top ranked market maker on most major retail electronic trading platforms, including KCG BondPoint, Tradeweb Direct, TMC, and Bloomberg ALLQ. Unlike many other broker dealers that tend to ignore this part of the market due to its smaller trade sizes, SumRidge has embraced this marketplace, improving liquidity and best execution practices for the retail client.
SumRidge provides live and executable pricing as well as actionable trading desk commentary on the fixed income market to over 250 different independent financial advisor teams. Many of these advisors had previously been associated with large bulge bracket firms and had direct access to trading and research desks for all their fixed income inquiries. Once they became independent, many of these advisors lost their close connection to the markets, putting them at a disadvantage versus many of their peers. SumRidge has set up a separate sales team to exclusively cater to this type of client, helping independent financial advisors receive best execution, as well as provide daily market commentary to help aide in sound investment decisions. |
2191958705 | 69478246 | c4-train-0069478246 | WordPress is one of the most popular free and open source CMS out there. It makes process of building sites extremely easy . As WordPress is so popular it has a large number of plugins and themes available.
WordPress is a little infamous for being vulnerable and being insecure. The truth is it only becomes so if the WordPress install files, themes and plugins are not updated. The hackers then try to find the vulnerabilities through the outdated files.
2. Don't keep user name as 'admin'.
The 'admin' username is created when WordPress is installed on your site. This is the default username for WordPress. If you do not change this username, you are making the hacker's work easy by already providing him with the username, then he just has to take care of the password to gain access. This step is also a good security measure against the WordPress wp-login.php brute force attack.
3. Keep a strong Password.
One of the biggest mistakes while keeping a password is to create a password which is a real word or name in any language. The first thing a hacker does is they run a script which tries every word present in Wikipedia as your password. The practice would be to keep generate a password using one of the many available password generators.
4. Choose the right Web Host.
Look for a web host which provides server-side malware scanning and cleanup. One of the biggest risks related to hosting is being on 'Shared Hosting'. Look at it this way, the risk for your site on a shared hosting is the risk involved with your WordPress installation multiplied by the number of WordPress installs on the whole server. So make sure that if you still use a shared hosting, your site should be on a server with a least amount of sites.
5. Monitor and clean up Malware.
In case you follow all the steps mentioned here and still manage to get your site infected with malware (which might very well happen), then it is important that you keep scanning the server regularly for malware and when encountered with one, handle it in a swift fashion. Some hostings even provide everyday malware scanning and clean up support. It is always advised to use such a hosting. You could also use plugins like sucuri to monitor your site.
Keep your WordPress install as clean as possible. Delete all the unused plugins and themes present on your site. Any one of these could lead to a potential security breach and allow malware to enter the site.
One of the most common threat to any site is a brute force attack. This attack basically tries every combination of Username and Password present to try and log in to your admin account. You can keep your site safe by such attacks by simply installing any one of the many plugins which limit the number of login attempts made from a single source.
The best thing to do is to take your website's security very seriously and always stay vigilant.
Have any other security tip that you would like to share ? Feel free to drop them in the comment box below. |
2191958705 | 69478247 | c4-train-0069478247 | re: OIA case id 429890 I'm trying to build a better picture of discrimination in criminal sentencing/discharges in NZ.
and compare this with how many people walk free also due to the use of discharge without conviction, judicial cancellation of the case (eg prosecution evidence too weak and case is dropped), use of plea bargain (reduction of charge from cannabis supply to cannabis procure for example, due to lack of evidence, due to lack of witness, victim or complainant).
On 23 May I filed an official information act request (OIA case id 429890 re: study of the use of Section 106 discharge without conviction in Justice department, Courts, Sentencing in regards "cultural psychopathy / effective fundamentalist christian dictatorship" by police and judiciary). I've since heard back from the Ombudsmen – and now have a Case ID for the request.
I assume with 10 years of data, 10,000 prisoners and another 10,000 on EM curfew, the data should use about 200,000 – 1,000,000 rows of database or similar assuming an average conviction rate of 75% and between 1 and 5 charges per judgement.
The data you provide will not allow me to personally identify anybody, but it will not preclude the possibility in the future should a Royal Commission of Enquiry or similar request leave from the privacy act to do so.
Figures need to also show EM curfews like home detention and community detention as well as prison time.
Looking forward to seeing the data and helping solve our systemic racism, and our cultural psychopathy toward the rastafari. It appears NZ has become a fundamentalist christian dictatorship: it is time we had freedom of thought (cannabis), as well as freedom of speech. |
2191958705 | 69478248 | c4-train-0069478248 | The children have all settled fantastically and this is definitely thanks to all of you getting them in and sorted as quickly as possible without prolonged goodbyes. Thank you.
We celebrated the children all being here this afternoon with 'Chocolate Milkshake' time!!
We have also sent home information with our first 'Week to Shine' children. Have a look on the website for more details of this way of planning and assessment.
We have had some family photos in for our display, but it would be lovely for all of the children to have a picture on the wall. Please send one in if you have not done so already.
Please make sure your child has a Book Bag in school every day – not a rucksack since we cannot fit these in the cloakroom or the book bag boxes.
We will be writing a weekly Blog on Fridays for you to find out what has been going on during the week. Don't forget to sign up for Tapestry if you have not already done so as this will give you a huge insight into your child's daily school life.
Finally, please remember to check and return your child's coloured folder daily – we put all important letters and party invitations in there and these will be missed if not checked. |
2191958705 | 69478249 | c4-train-0069478249 | You can call them an ask... but last I heard, you had to be a dealer.
You yourself cannot tune the S100. You can tune the S200 I believe.
sell that junk and run something else. Easy solution and you make money off it to boot. If someone would actually pay for that any more.
Hondata owners, help me please! |
2191958705 | 69478250 | c4-train-0069478250 | Location DJ by The Entertainment Pros. We provide unique, unparalleled live entertainment DJ & MC services. We welcome the opportunity to turn your next event into the one everyone's still talking about. Our Professional DJs & MCs ensure every event is a success, with state-of-the-art equipment and options tailored perfectly to your needs.
We pride ourselves by delivering the best possible services to our clients and making them affordable. Our business has grown over the years based on referrals and repeat clients who only want the best. You can rest assure you will be taken care of by our professional event experts with over 15 years of experience.
Mixing and remixing live is what our DJs pride themselves on. We are actual nightclub and event DJs with the skills and know how. We are also resident DJs for Disneyland and the Disney resort for several Disney Grad Nites, and New Years Eve Spectaculars. We can take on the spot requests and mix to the crowd at hand to keep the energy on the dance floor.
Typical events run 4-hours, but we can go longer, that's right! We can do it all being apart of The Entertainment Pros. Choose your time and if you need to go longer we have overtime options for that too. Let your imagination run wild with our services and additional options. If you can think it, we can do it! Location DJ can transform any event space big or small.
We offer several packages and options designed to showcase the best of what we have to offer based on the type of event and your guest count matched with the equipment needed. If you have a tight budget we can itemize equipment and staff to stay on target. For a more customized approach, we can do a site visit and completely customize your event to have a look, sound and feel all its own.
We fully believe that you have a right to know the true costs associated with producing our services. We list our prices directly on our website next to each package, option, and upgrade. This way you can make a fully informed decision about how your purchasing dollars are spent.
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Labor: Event packages are based on 4-hour events and our staff works 8 to 12 hours the day of your event which includes prep, setup, running the event, teardown, and travel. We are the first to arrive and the last to leave.
Equipment: Our fees are similar to a rental house but a fraction of the cost. We keep equipment current and stay on the cutting edge of technology. No event is the same and we provide multiple event specific options.
Fees: We stay current on all the latest music with service providers and the license rights to play legally. We also offer the latest online event planning services and technology which separate our events from others.
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We'd love to tell you more about what we're doing differently. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. |
2191958705 | 69478251 | c4-train-0069478251 | I'm looking for a design with experience in Unity or other 3D software supported by Unity to customize some files to help us create a game. The changes requested w... change sizes and textures. The task will be: - Create individual objects of existing files. - Changes textures When bid please show us your portfolio in 3D and your past work in Unity. |
2191958705 | 69478253 | c4-train-0069478253 | GB/T 7714 Liu D,Chen J. Two New Species of the Genus Notophthiracarus(Acari: Oribatida: Phthiracaridae) from China[J]. International Journal of Acarology,2013,39(5):418-422.
APA 刘冬,&陈军.(2013).Two New Species of the Genus Notophthiracarus(Acari: Oribatida: Phthiracaridae) from China.International Journal of Acarology,39(5),418-422.
MLA 刘冬,et al."Two New Species of the Genus Notophthiracarus(Acari: Oribatida: Phthiracaridae) from China".International Journal of Acarology 39.5(2013):418-422. |
2191958705 | 69478254 | c4-train-0069478254 | Banks with branches in Moncks Corner data: Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in Hollon 2 Addison C. Moncks Corner government finances - Cash and Securities in per resident: Races in Moncks Corner detailed stats: First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc.
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2191958705 | 69478255 | c4-train-0069478255 | Texas Taxpayer Number assigned to HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LLC is 32050123788. Texas SOS File Number of this company is 0801730178. This company state of formation is Texas.
HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LLC mailing address is 16525 OLD HOUSTON RD CONROE, TX 77302-6963. Registered office street address is 1512 NORTH INTERSTATE 45 CONROE, TX 77301. You can find this business by geo coordinates: 30° 12' 44.7" N , 95° 18' 0.4" W.
HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LLC was incorporated on Wednesday 6th February 2013, so this company age is six years, two months and eleven days. Company right to transact business in texas is currently ACTIVE.
HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LLC agent is JEFFREY H ULLRICH. Company has two officers: THOMAS S REXFORD employed as director, THOMAS S REXFORD employed as member. Check more heavy companies. |
2191958705 | 69478256 | c4-train-0069478256 | How to prevent this s**t from happening?
Wanacry, I've no problem with that, I backup my sensitive data on Dropbox.
As you are aware, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, … are just a synchronized storage service, and it synchronizes a simple local folder to your storage in the cloud even if it's a wanacry encrypted file.
Timemachine on an external hard drive or a NAS is a good solution with versioning in addition to Dropbox sync as I told you. You need to get a backup solution with a snapshot-like solution, then you can revert to older backups if your files were encrypted with a ransomware.
If you delete a file or folder on your local Dropbox folder, this command will not delete the matching files on S3.
You can use --dryrun to test your aws s3 sync command before uploading a large amount of files to S3.
This command is also folder aware even if S3 is not really, working only if the folder is not empty.
In Windows, you can use WindowsBackup, and schedule a backup of your file and system every day with rotation. if you want to go further, then upload periodically to your favorite Cloud Provider.
A good article on this password topic can be found on coding horror. A Must read.
Personally, I'm using random.org to generate strong unique passwords for each service i'm using. Don't re-use same passwords!
A password is like a toothbrush - choose a good one, share it with no-one, change it occasionally.
I recommend the use of a popular password manager: 1password ($$), KeePass (OpenSource), Lastpass ($) & co. Please rotate your master password!
Two-factor authentication is like eating healthy. It is harder, but you won't regret it down the road.
That's all folks, hope this help. |
2191958705 | 69478258 | c4-train-0069478258 | Bernie's Dawg Blawg: Gameday - battle tested or battle weary?
I think it's the former. And that is something we know these pansies from the midwest are not, having blitzed through a slate of games my daughter's flag football team could manage.
Can we have the old Quayvon back? We caught a nice glimpse, but then he all but disappeared. I think there's more than has been alluded to (couple missed assignments against North Texas, Hall playing more consistently). There could be more there, regardless it'd be nice to see him in there even more than we saw last week. As much as I like me some Merritt Hall, Quayvon is a difference maker there and seals the edge so well on those basic pitch runs to the tailback.
Speaking of basic plays, does Bobo dumb things down dial things back today offensively? He's got more younger players taking the field than he has in a while. Plus, there has to be a concerted effort to keep Missouri's offense off the field. And then if need be, can the offense switch gears fast enough if it becomes yet another shoot out?
And speaking of concerted efforts, can we play as a whole team today? Can the special teams, offense and defense rise together to greet this very occasion with similar levels of intensity, focus and sheer will? I really want to see more pressure on Franklin, and I think that's where we see the difference in the schedules pay off for Georgia as opposed to the team with all the cupcake icing around their mouth.
Our offensive and defensive lines have been grinding things out for over a month. Most games are won in the trenches. I like our chances right there. |
2191958705 | 69478259 | c4-train-0069478259 | The Bottom Line (Original Air Date: May 15, 2018) — Chris Gibson, Co-Founder and CEO of Recursion Pharmaceuticals. You may have heard of Recursion Pharmaceuticals in the media for its push to create 100 drug treatments in 10 years, focusing first on cures for rare diseases. The company's approach is to combine drug repurposing efforts with artificial intelligence. In May of 2018, Chris sat down with Host Doug Wells to discuss this approach, and to delve deeper into the mission of Recursion Pharmaceuticals. |
2191958705 | 69478260 | c4-train-0069478260 | With the transition of spring to summer it's a great time to incorporate hydrating products that aren't too heavy or rich on your skin. It's the perfect season to change up your daily skincare and start adding new products into your regimen that are going to provide hydration for the warmer months ahead.
With the constant heat and humidity of the warmer months the skin on our face and neck tends to be neglected and often dehydrated. Our skin still needs hydration during this season and we can definitely swap the heavier creams to more lightweight gels and skin balancing moisturisers.
I have incorporated two new products for my summer skin hydration. The Goldfaden MD – Detox Hydrating Gel and the Kat Burki – Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream. Both products are phenomenal in their own way and each serves its role in providing skin with moisture, hydration as well as an abundance of antioxidants and vitamins.
If you're skin tends to get oily or congested in summer you definelty need to try the Goldfaden MD – Detox Hydrating Gel. I'm obsessed with this product, it's light, fresh and as the name suggests provides skin with detoxing effects. Making it a great product for problematic skin, dullness as well as brightening the complexion. The gel is formulated with a detoxing herbal blend of White Horehound, Acai Palm Extract, Date Palm, Gotu Kola, Mallow Extract and Salicylic Acid that help to gently exfoliate, soothe, heal and repair your skin as well as preventing (future) breakouts. When using this lightweight gel your skin will feel balanced and hydrated without any heaviness or oil residue (perfect for summer). I also noticed after a few days that most of my congestion had started to clear up. It also works well under makeup and sunscreen and a little goes a long way. It's a great product that can be can be used all over the face or as serum/treatment on the more problematic areas of your skin. Say goodbye to excess oil, congestion and breakouts – a fantastic hydrating gel that helps helps to revive and rejuvenate the skin.
The Kat Burki – Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream is another product I'm absolutely obsessed with. This moisturiser is quite special and is such an amazing product! It's brimming with pure plant botanical goodness – a great lightweight moisturiser that does so much more than simply hydrate the skin. One of the main ingredients is Arnica a skin calmer, soother and has the ability to reduce swelling, bruising and inflammation (perfect for the summer swelling). Alongside Arnica this cream contains Vitamin C, (15% of the formula and activated until your skin absorbs it) MSM, Reishi, Dandelion, Colloidal Silver, Calendula, Green Tea as well as other skin boosting ingredients that help regenerate, hydrate, provide antioxidants, vitamins, tone and firm your skin. Think of this face cream as cocktail of essential herbs and vitamins that gently moisturises your skin without clogging pores or leaving a heavy feel or reside behind – the perfect lightweight formula for summer. I love how the cream makes my skin look and feel, the results speak for themselves. Kat Burki's formulations are truly magnificent and I'm in awe of how these nutrient dense botanicals help to transform your skin. I personally love this as a day cream for summer and night cream for the cooler months.
Both products work well on all skin types and are available from Mecca Cosmetica.
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2191958705 | 69477507 | c4-train-0069477507 | The first step to finding Kira's lost purple pearl is to search for the underwater city of Poplantis!
When Zack tries to clean the garden the easy way with a new invention, things get pretty messy.
Zack, Quack, and their friends have to rebuild a roller coaster before the fun fair opens!
Zack and Quack postpone buying their superhero costumes to help the people of Popville.
Zack takes a break from pop-ups to enjoy a pop-up picnic, but where is the perfect picnic spot? |
2191958705 | 69477508 | c4-train-0069477508 | Virtual Blue Bird is a UK based company, specialising in providing virtual personal assistance. Our business model focuses on clients that are typically seeking technical and specific virtual assistance from fields as varied as media, franchising, publishing, banking, accounting and sales.
With our wide-ranging in-house virtual assistants who are experts in their respective fields, Virtual Blue Bird is designed to accommodate and alleviate pressure for time-expensive individuals with solutions designed to empower them with the ability to do more.
Virtual Blue Bird cultivates an open-minded, creative and off the beaten track corporate culture thinking. This environment will offer you unique and tailor-made solutions for all your needs. We have a proven track-record in successfully completing projects like: CEO time management, VIP event management, market research, business plan creation and business development for serial entrepreneurs. Furthermore, we are actively involved in web-design, search engine optimisation (SEO) and web-maintenance projects. Our team is highly motivated and will ensure that all projects are undertaken to the highest standards and that a solution will be found in accordance with all your requirements. |
2191958705 | 69477509 | c4-train-0069477509 | So, it mentions harem but is this a reverse harem? or yuri harem?
I reckon it must be Yuri harem, though that's just a guesswork.
If it is yuri, i'll probably give it a read when releases are made.
Been enjoying Demon Sword Maiden a lot as well. Thanks for all the TLing. |
2191958705 | 69477512 | c4-train-0069477512 | After a long search, with names like Josh Duhon (ex- Logan Hayes, GH) rumored to be up for the role of the youngest Abbott, former All My Children star Billy Miller is joining The Young and the Restless as Billy Abbott, the youngest son of John(Jerry Douglas) and Jill Abbott (Jess Walton).
Miller joins the number one soap in September after his very successful run on All My Children. Miller first appeared on All My Children in August 2007 and quickly won over many soap fans with his portrayal of Annie Lavery's sadistic and troubled brother.
Billy Miller will have a tough road ahead of him as he tackles the role of John and Jill Abbott's son. With only a guest starring appearance on CSI: NY under his belt before joining All My Children, Miller is tackling a role that has yet to be successfully recasted. Daytime Emmy winner David Tom first played the role of Billy Abbott from 1999 to 2002. After Tom's successful run, Ryan Brown joined The Young and the Restless in 2002. After less than a year Brown was let go. In 2006 Scott Seymour was the next actor to portray Billy Abbott. Seymour never caught on with the fans and only lasted three months.
Now that Billy Abbott is coming home what does this mean for the rest of the Abbotts? Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott, B&B) has been bumped to recurring on The Bold and the Beautiful, could this mean that Ashley could return home as well? Continue to check TVSource Magazine for more details. |
2191958705 | 69477514 | c4-train-0069477514 | Fuel Autotek AU, one of Australia's leading providers of wheels, tires and automotive accessories, has entered the Philippine market. In the country, the local subsidiary will be known as Fuel Autotek Philippines. The company will be carrying an wide variety of brands such as MOMO Tires from Italy, and Deestone Tires of Thailand, along with tires for trucks and buses.
"We are thrilled to bring to the Philippines an exciting tire brand from MOMO Italy, which after over 50 years of leading the global automotive and motorsports market with high performance steering wheels, road wheels and racing accessories, has launched MOMO Tires which offers a full range of products for passenger cars, vans and SUVs.", Fuel Autotek, CFO, Mr. Enzo Mastroianni, said.
"We are also bringing in to the market, Deestone Tires, which is Thailand's largest and well respected local tire manufacturer. We are proud to offer Deestone's full range of quality tire products which range from truck, bus, agricultural, industrial, passenger car, light trucks and off-road SUV tires.", Mastroianni futrther added.
At the moment, Fuel Autotek PH is working out its launch program and setting up the visibility of their dealership network. A brand launch is to be expected at the 2017 Manila International Auto Show on March 30. This allows the brand to boost visibility as the show is one of the most popular in the country along with sourcing dealers to promote the brand.
The Fuel Autotek - MOMO Tires Italy exclusive distributorship will bring premium branded tires with a competitive value price point. Meanwhile, Deestone Tires from Thailand will be catering to the competitively priced, full spectrum of tire product requirements needed by the everyday motorist.
Other brands carried by Fuel Autotek PH are, Roadwing truck and bus tires from China was well as Kaizen truck and bus tires from India. |
2191958705 | 69477515 | c4-train-0069477515 | Viacheslav Poliakov (В'ячеслав Поляков) was born in 1986 in Kherson, Ukraine. In 2007 he obtained a Master's degree in Fine Arts from Kherson State University, working mostly on abstract ink drawings. After university, he started to work as a motion and graphic designer. Viacheslav came to photography in 2012, and since than combines his designer career with personal photography projects.
His recent projects are dedicated to public space of small Ukrainian towns. Viacheslav is particularly interested in a topic of randomness and lack of the conscious author, the stories of objects and structures, with the appearance of which no one is responsible. He uses documentary photography for creating his own narration, trying to alter the system of relations with the everyday environment. Viacheslav is a finalist of Krakow Photomonth Showoff 2017, Photofestival Lodz Grand Prix 2017, Prix Levallois 2017, Vienna Photobook Festival Award 2017. He took part in several group art projects and exhibitions in Austria, Georgia, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Ukraine. Now based in Lviv, Ukraine.
This story is about those of us with whom life just happens. It takes place when the connection between cause and consequence is no longer coherent.
I am documenting a naïve visual subculture of a public space, which has become widely spread throughout Ukraine after a fall of the Soviet Union faced globalization. For me, a central peculiarity of the culture is the absence of conscious author. The objects of city environment are formed by means of accidental interaction of unrelated people, by mistakes, destructions, wild vegetation. Finally, by no one. Everything is God's will.
All the objects collected in the book were photographed without any interference on my part. However, in most photographs, I сut off the background in order to isolate the subjects from all that chaos, which usually surrounds them.
"Lviv – Bozha Volya (literally God's Will)" – a bus route, which connects a city with a small village lost in the forests on a very border with the European Union.
"Bozha Volya" in Ukrainian derives from the same word root as madness.
The name is an artistic image and has nothing in common with geography.
To view more of Viacheslav's work please visit his website. |
2191958705 | 69477516 | c4-train-0069477516 | This place is tiny, but phenomenal. I've visited twice now and will be back. Expect to wait for a table, but their beer list is going to be good. Only 4 beers on tap, but there will be plenty of variety in cans and bottles to choose from. You need the smothered fries and the burnt ends when it comes to appetizers. Get the brisket point burger with bacon (I've had many fantastic burgers, but this might be my favorite) and the jalapeno creamed corn as a side (not hot, but plenty of flavor). The waitresses in both of my visits were attentive.
While visiting St. Louis on a business trip, I hosted a dinner for myself and a few colleagues at The Shaved Duck. They did not take reservations but said they could accommodate a large group, even though the place is relatively small. We only waited 30-40 minutes for our table, which was plenty of time to grab a beer from their quality tap and bottle selection.
The place is located in a soon-to-be gentrified section of south St. Louis and is really just a corner establishment sitting in the middle of a residential neighborhood. You enter into a small but beautiful bar area. There is a short wooden bar with about 3 or 4 high bar tables. The restaurant sits behind the bar and probably holds a dozen small tables that can be moved to accommodate even fairly large groups.
They have four taps, which were all local when I was there, and about a couple dozen bottles, again mostly local. I had a Charleville St. Dorian Abbey Rye while waiting for our table, a Charleville Hoptimistic IPA and a 4 Hands Contact High wheat with my St. Louis ribs, and a Founders Breakfast Stout after dinner. My ribs were top-notch and others around the table raved about their food. When in St. Louis, eat St. Louis ribs; with that said, I really wanted many things on the menu --- especially the chilis and the bratwurst burger.
While the selection was not large (only 4 taps), I was super pleased to have such a large selection of bottle options of local beers. Living in Seattle, I don't have access to most of these. For me, on this one night, there was more than enough selection.
The bar staff were welcoming, quick and helpful in suggestions (especially for those in my group who were interested in their options but not as knowledgeable as a BA). For a table of 13, we had two wait-staff assigned to us and they were great. Took our orders promptly, were immediately at our side as we emptied our glasses asking if we wanted another beer or another glass of wine, and delivered our food without errors. They checked in on us without being pesky. Truly professional staff.
I will definitely return upon my next visit to St. Louis.
The Shaved Duck is a small, cozy modern barbecue restaurant in Tower Grove East. There are four taps, and a few dozen bottles. The selection focuses primarily on the local and regional stuff, like Schlafly, Boulevard, Crown Valley, Six Row, and so forth, with some other American craft options. The food is excellent, a modern spin on barbecue. The service is good, but the place is always crowded, so expect to wait a while. The bar area and seating area are both cozy and low-lit. Just a really cool place, and a great place to get a great meal while drinking good local craft beer. |
2191958705 | 69477517 | c4-train-0069477517 | More than 35 years, offering our services to more than 70 developments on the Costa del Sol, from Alhaurin de la Torre to Manilva.
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we arrange any insurance to each need, communities and private.
Nowadays, the market is more sophisticated and there is a demand for companies that offer specialized and specific services for Communities of owners and large companies. This implies a series of both economic and efficiency advantages when it comes to offering our product according to the requested service.
The seasonal nature of the Costa del Sol employment model means that companies dependant on the tourism industry often find themselves with staff shortages during the peak season or having excess staff during the low season. At Sagesa we address this problem through our Outsourcing service.
Our business model includes both providing staff to complement existing staff and providing a complete workforce to meet the needs of the residential Community in question. Likewise, where necessary, we can include our customers' personnel into the Sagesa workforce.
Our success and solid reputation is based on the ethics of creating a stable working environment which is also in harmony with the needs of our employees.
Not only do we offer stable employment throughout the year, but thanks to our infrastructure we can offer flexible schedules and options for geographically appropriate jobs.
Marriott's Resorts, Taylor Wimpey, Heritage, Miraflores Resorts, Urbania Internacional, Siesta Homes Group, La Cala Resort and the prestigious hotel Don Carlos.
SAGESA offers a serious and effective service. Recognized by all our clients on the Costa del Sol, which we are fully proud of.
I have worked in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years with Marriott International. As a company that prides itself on serving its members, we pay special attention to choosing partners who not only provide quality services at reasonable prices, but also share our customer service philosophy. Sagesa is one of our Costa del Sol partners whom we have relied on since the beginning in 1997.
I've known Sagesa since 1982. Since those early years, its activity has expanded, applying its knowledge and skills into the management of properties at the disposal of other developments. It takes a lot of tact, skill and dedication to meet and satisfy 180 such different owners, something they achieve with hardly any complaints. Beyond their day-to-day management skills, the quality that we value most in Sagesa is their integrity. I can guarantee that Sagesa takes its legal and ethical responsibilities very seriously and this is highly valued in our Community. |
2191958705 | 69477518 | c4-train-0069477518 | This entry was posted in Persecution and tagged Driscoll, Iraq, kenya, nigeria, Persecution, Somalia, Syria. Bookmark the permalink.
The danger of your statement is one of moral relativism, the simple excuse that my sin is not bad simply because there is someone somewhere who is far worse than me. "Nothing to see here, lets move along"… Its true we should be concerned for what happens in Iraq, and pray for the Christians in Africa (for many reasons) but that does not lower my call here, to protect the in this case now the hundreds that have come forward with stories of spiritual abuse. We cannot ignore the Marc Driscoll tragedy. There will ALWAYS be something worse somewhere else, that should never be an excuse to bury our heads in the sand.
Thanks, Van Rue, for the comment. I'm sure warnings are always in order. I have no doubt that many have been hurt by Mark Driscoll. All sin repays with some form of death. I don't wish to diminish any sin. Rather the aim is to offer perspective.
I don't agree that this bordered on moral relativism at all. Satan uses situations like Mark Driscoll's to distract Christians. In our flesh, we can easily become enveloped into the gossip. We then lose focus on what's important. Your final paragraph says it all. Thank you for reminding us.
Thank you, Tracy, for the comments and encouragement. We all have the opportunity to stir one another up to love and good works, don't we? |
2191958705 | 69477519 | c4-train-0069477519 | Less than .01% of the Field Museum's inventory lives out on the museum floor and the "Specimens" exhibit highlighted the collections that typically go unseen. These first-person monologues were part of Leo Burnett Chicago's 2017 campaign to raise awareness of the vast collection of specimens and drive patrons to the museum. A pop-up voiceover booth traveled around the city to record passerbys who brought pre-written monologues to life. The best reads later became a permanent part of Field Museum's audio tour.
Yeah, I lead at the back of the pack, so what? That doesn't make me any less of an oryx! I let all the ladies go first because I am a gentleman. A TRUE GENTLEMAN. I respect my family and I expect the same in return. And I gotta make sure my crew is protected, you know? My family is everything to me! I didn't grow dis big and eat seven steppes worth of grass and fruit for NUTTIN'. I tell ya, if anybody comes and challenges my pack, they're gonna get a piece of my horn right in the kisser. Yous can stake my reputation on it! We been circling around this grassland for generations! I don't take no guff from any yahoos like a lion or leopard. If they come through, I says, "Okay, Mr. Lion, I see you, now have a good day, tell your wife hello, and step to it." Get it? Step and steppe; I made a joke. Ha! Don't tell nobody dat.
I can literally survive and thrive anywhere. The phrase "Survive and thrive" is trademarked by my very own Yemen digital marketing company, "Chameleon-A-Million," bringing your ideas to life for 23 million years, located in the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, call 1–800-BIG-DREM. We had to leave the 'A' out of "dream" to get the right amount of digits for the phone numbers but I am very happy with the way it turned out. You know, there are a lot of us out there but I'm the real deal. The only one that matters. It's all about selling yourself the right way, you got these hot shots on the higher branches thinking they know everything but they don't. I know exactly what color everyone likes to see. You want white? I go white. You want blue? I go blue. You want a mosaic of wildflowers? You got a mosaic of wildflowers. Heck, I'll go Picasso if you want! I adapt to my surroundings. That's what you gotta do as a salesman; adapt. Adapt and react. "Adapt and react" is another trademark of "Chameleon-A-Million," so if you're gonna use it, you gotta let me know first. I'll have Sylvia drum up the right paperwork and all that and get you going.
Well ya know, me and Artie, we got our homey little abode on the ice shelf and we just love it up here. The neighborhood is kinda changin', sure, but, ya know, we keep goin'. Well just a couple weeks ago we were watchin' HITV, Home and Ice Television, and we decided to give redecorating a go. I mean, for arctic's sake! We're retired from fishing, the kids moved out a long time ago, just down the pack ice of course, and we wanted to jazz up the place and treat ourselves. So we bought all new ice cabinets for the kitchen, a brand spankin' new ice mattress, and a brand new ice patio set for the backyard! Before we have all our friends over, Artie and I will take turns goin' out and gettin' little crustaceans or tiny rodent guys so we can have a nice little dinner, ya know? Gosh, we just love to entertain! |
2191958705 | 69477520 | c4-train-0069477520 | Peerspace is creating a world where it's easy to bring people together, starting with making it easy to find the perfect place to meet, create, and celebrate with others. Our Airbnb-like marketplace uncovers the world's most unique spaces - like lofts, rooftops, and art galleries - and makes them ready to use for meetings, events, even filmshoots.
Over 2 million people have come together in a Peerspace, and we're looking for people who want to help us reach the next 200 million.
The Director, Customer Operations is an integral management position that oversees all customer experience operations for Peerspace. Those include our Customer Support, Supply Onboarding, and Trust & Safety teams. Your focus will be to support the company's growth by owning the customer service strategy and implementation of tools and technology that help us scale our teams.
The ideal candidate for this role loves working with customers, has experience managing vendors and tools, and is able to sell a vision for customer service to exec team stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Marketing while empowering a large team of service agents. You'll be reporting to one of the founders, the Head of Operations, working in San Francisco. This is a rare opportunity to leave a major impact on the direction of Peerspace as it enters a new level of growth.
Experience: Ideal candidates have 7-10 years of experience in customer experience, management consulting, or operations.
Customer Advocacy: You are passionate and care deeply about delighting the Peerspace customer.
System Ops Thinker: You have outstanding project management skills, ability to work with many stakeholders, and have a track record of successful collaboration. You are extremely detailed and process oriented, able to prioritize across human, tech, and license resources.
Technology: You understand how CRM, ticket systems, and related technology and tools work and can use that knowledge to identify new technology partners or development projects that can enhance our ability to serve the customer.
Outsourcing: You have experience working with outsourcing partners such as BPOs, can evaluate 3rd party solutions and negotiate contracts.
Analytics: You have experience structuring high-level strategies while also being able to get your hands dirty and dig deeply into large data sets to extract actionable insights. You know how to measure and monitor results to move key metrics in the right direction. You are adept at Excel. SQL knowledge a major bonus.
People Management and Leadership: You believe in career development and direct feedback. You have experience managing individual contributors and possibly entire teams, having formally evaluated team members for performance reviews.
Strong interpersonal skills and work-ethic: You are transparent and openly share information. You have experience working with employees at all levels of a company. You have the ability to influence key stakeholders and teams without direct authority.
Peerspace is a community marketplace that makes planning gatherings - starting with finding the perfect space - simple. Whether it's a loft for a party, a rooftop for a film shoot, or an art gallery for a meeting, Peerspace empowers people to create one-of-a-kind experiences at any price point. As a community marketplace, Peerspace makes it easy for individuals and businesses to monetize their underused space and share it with an audience of millions.
Founded in April of 2014, Peerspace is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. The company's investors include GV and Foundation Capital.
Peerspace mission Peerspace is an online marketplace that connects professionals and businesses to great spaces. Our goal since launching in 2014 has been to make finding and booking short-term space an easy and transparent process. We believe that innovation occurs at the intersection of smart people and the spaces that inspire them. This happens every day when Peerspace hosts share their underutilized spaces with professionals seeking truly memorable experiences. Film and photo shoots, offsite meetings, product launches, and charity events are just a few of the many activities that take place on the platform. Whenever space is needed away from the home or office, it can happen with Peerspace.
Want to learn more about Peerspace? Visit Peerspace's website. |
2191958705 | 69477521 | c4-train-0069477521 | We are the trustworthy manufacturer, exporter and supplier of Cement Concrete Mixer that is extensively used for mixing concrete. The offered mixer is manufactured at our up-to-date manufacturing unit using optimum quality components under the vigilance of our seasoned professionals. Prior to dispatching from our end, the offered mixer is tested by our quality inspectors on various parameters to ensure its high performance at clients end. This Cement Concrete Mixer is available in varied specifications at market leading prices.
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2191958705 | 69477522 | c4-train-0069477522 | Deepwind Gorge Victory Win Deepwind Gorge.
Deepwind Gorge Veteran Complete 100 victories in Deepwind Gorge.
Deepwind Gorge Perfection Win Deepwind Gorge with a score of 1500 to 0.
Mine! Mine! Mine! Assault 50 mines in Deepwind Gorge.
Other People's Property Capture 50 mine carts in Deepwind Gorge.
Puddle Jumper Fall 25 yards without dying in Deepwind Gorge.
Weighed Down Kill an enemy carrying your mine cart before they leave your base.
Deepwind Gorge All-Star Assault a mine, Defend a mine, Capture a mine cart and Return a mine cart in a single Deepwind Gorge match.
Capping Spree Personally capture the enemy mine cart 4 times in a single Deepwind Gorge battleground. |
2191958705 | 69454224 | c4-train-0069454224 | Relive the 2018 festival, or check it out for the very first time!
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2191958705 | 69454225 | c4-train-0069454225 | Kettering is one of the leading market towns in Northamptonshire with a borough population of approximately 80,000 people and a catchment of circa 38,000 people within a 12 mile radius.
Kettering has a well-connected road network, serviced mainly by the A14 which connects the town to Northampton (15 miles north) via the M1 motorway and Birmingham (50 miles east) via the M6 motorway. The town also benefits from rail services operated by East Midlands with trains departing every 30 minutes from Kettering to St Pancras International, with an average journey time of 60 minutes.
Kettering is one of the UK's top 5 fastest growing towns with an unemployment rate amongst the lowest in the UK with over 80% of its adults in full-time employment. The home of Kettering Town FC currently in the Southern League Premier Division running 16 teams including ladies, academy and international football programmes.
The Newlands Centre is a 265,614 sq ft covered community shopping centre, with 460 car parking spaces, that dominates the provision of prime retail space within the town. The centre is anchored by H&M, TK Maxx, Boots and Poundland. They are complimented by national retailers including Pandora, JD Sports, HMV and Select alongside a selection of key independents including the famous Palmers fresh food on Gold Street.
Let's talk about car parks! Well done to the team at Newlands Shopping Centre in Kettering for their Award of Excellence for Disabled Parking.
Ellandi appoints new commercialisation operator in its Kettering based community shopping centre.
Pep&Co, the Andy Bond-led value retailer, is poised to open its first store next week. Here is a sneak peek inside the Kettering branch. |
2191958705 | 69454226 | c4-train-0069454226 | The six pocket pant has the same fit as the five pocket. This pant is ideal on the warmer days keeping the wearer cool. the Six pocket design has a hidden double pocket on back right, giving options for storing tees, scorecards and gloves. The main pocket can easily hold gloves, cash and more. 18-Hold graphic on back hip and embroidered Puma cat logo above the back left pocket. Made from a stretch drycell moisture wicking fabric that transfers sweat away from the body and contains UV protection. |
2191958705 | 69454227 | c4-train-0069454227 | Adelaide United skipper Eugene Galekovic thinks Sydney FC are scared of his Reds side leading into this weekend's crunch semi-final between the pair.
The war of words between the two clubs again escalated on Wednesday with the United shot-stopper suggesting the chatter from their opponent's camp was a ploy used to mask their deficiencies.
"For some reason they obviously like talking about us," said Galekovic. "Maybe they're a little bit scared.
"They haven't beaten us this season and for some reason every time we play them Arnie comes out and starts talking about us.
The Sky Blues actually haven't beaten the Reds in their last six league meetings, losing four and drawing the other two. They were also knocked out of the inaugural Westfield FFA Cup by Josep Gombau's side.
On top of this the league's second highest goal scorers have failed to find the back of the net against Adelaide this season, with Galekovic quick to remind the Sydney faithful what happened the last time the sides met at Allianz Stadium.
"It's (our head-to-head record) been great . We haven't lost obviously," he said.
"We won over there probably playing our worst football of the year and we still got a result so that's also a confidence thing.
Striker Bruce Djite is one of those players with Galekovic saying the talisman would definitely be available for selection come Saturday night.
"He'll (Djite) be available definitely. I think it was a one week injury and he said he's going to be ready for the weekend. |
2191958705 | 69454229 | c4-train-0069454229 | Synergetics has hired Dontel Kelly of Starkville as a technology facilitator based out of the Starkville office. Kelly graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of science in information technology services in 2007. He then continued his education and received a master of science degree in instructional technology in 2009 also from Mississippi State.
Kelly will work with K-12 school districts in Mississippi to integrate technology into the curriculum and getting the most out of the school districts technology. |
2191958705 | 69454230 | c4-train-0069454230 | Government has launched a number of schemes to help first time home buyers purchase homes. These schemes are designed to help buyers purchase homes within their set budget. You can make use of one such scheme to purchase home at Sobha International City depending on your budget. With a small mount of money you can invest in the property. Following a re a few options available.
These scheme offers are available for first time buyers. Existing home owners can also take full benefit of these schemes. You can also take its benefit for renovating your existing homes. You have to declare the purchase price to take its benefit. Under the scheme you can request to borrow money at interest free rate and purchase property.
This scheme is available for old and new buyers. In this case the government will provide with funds that will cover your loses in investment. You may be responsible for making the repayment of the mortgage loan amount.
It offers with numerous benefits to the buyers. Some of the benefits are listed below.
Under these schemes it is certain that tenants get a chance to purchase their own homes at Sobha International City property. The point is that you need to qualify under the scheme to take its benefit.
In most cases the rates at which you get the discount may vary. This factor depends on the location of the property and the area covered by it. If you are living in government or council homes then you are certainly eligible to purchase new home.
It is also important that you should have rented the property from public sector. The minimum year for tenures should be around 3 years from the date of the contract. It is not important that your time of rental should be for consecutive years.
Under his scheme you will have to purchase a part of the ownership share. You could own some part of share along with your landlord or association. You may have to apply for mortgage for repayment of your share part. After this you may be valid to pay reduced rentals for the overall share that is owned by others or association.
Under this ownership you are also eligible to purchase 100 percent of the share later on by making payments. It is certain that this scheme is open for people working in the government sectors.
You can also visit the dlf Magnolais Gurgaon and enquire about the co-ownership factor. This scheme is beneficial for both old and new to be owners. Under this scheme it is certain that you may have to incur paying for the purchase in some parts or proportions. You are eligible to pay rent for the part you don't own.
The schemes are best for people who do not have sufficient money to invest in properties. The government has launched a number of scheme of first time home buyers and people who want to purchase new homes.
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2191958705 | 69454231 | c4-train-0069454231 | Why does the Rabbit emphasize the point of grounding yourself by living day-by-day and moment-by-moment?
Why are you currently not grounded in your moment-to-moment living?
What are consequences of not being grounded in the past, present and future time dimensions in your Mind?
How does this compromise your living, directive principle and self-empowerment in the choices you face in your life? |
2191958705 | 69454232 | c4-train-0069454232 | I have the opportunity to rent a small movie theatre in Ohio, but I don't have the necessary experience to run this business. I'm looking for a manager/projectionist who has business management experience and is fully qualified to operate most types of projectors. Please contact me at for more information. |
2191958705 | 69454233 | c4-train-0069454233 | A recording of Andrew Schultz's Paradise – Five Songs for soprano, cello and piano, Opus 95 (2013) has been given a digital recording release by the three outstanding performers who gave the work its premiere in Paris in August 2015: Felicitas Fuchs (soprano), Li-Wei Qin (cello) and Bernard Lanskey (piano). This new recording was made at NUS in Singapore in October 2015 with Zhou Xiaodong the recording's engineer and producer. Paradise was a finalist in the 2016 Art Music Awards and Highly Commended in the 2016 Paul Lowin Awards and consists of settings of the composer's own texts.
The recording is available for sale and streaming on all major digital platforms including i-Tunes, Deezer, Spotify and YouTube. The release date of the recording is 6 January 2017 and the catalog number is Sedition 8. |
2191958705 | 69454234 | c4-train-0069454234 | Baby Care, south India's leading retail chain for children's products is gearing up with major expansion plans in Chennai. The company has plans to open 10 new outlets adding up to 35+ stores by the end of this year. The retail chain opens its 26th store at Anna nagar in Chennai. The new store at Anna Nagar would showcase apparels, toys and accessories. |
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2191958705 | 69454236 | c4-train-0069454236 | I'm Charlene Hiscock - a trained chef and nutrition adviser who wanted to find a healthier alternative to table salt - which is how Salann came about. I live in Saltmills, a small village on the Hook Peninsula in Wexford where I blend small batches in my kitchen.
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1. Return the sealed product to us within 14 days if you change your mind, together with the Product Cancellation Form.
2. You are liable for the postage and packaging costs unless we receive the product in perfect order and there are no signs of tampering. |
2191958705 | 69454237 | c4-train-0069454237 | In cool streams and shallow margins of the Great Lakes. In streams they eat aquatic insect larvae and sideswimmers. In lakes, copepods, waterfleas, leeches, and algae are added. Occasionally, fish eggs and even small fish are found in mottled sculpin stomachs. Length to 13 cm.
Feed on benthos ( larval aquatic insects, invertebrates); depth to 125 m. Length to 10 cm.
Descending to 50-150 m. Feed on benthos. Length to 8-10 cm.
Density of more than 1/5 square meters across the deep bottom of Lake Superior. Extirpated from Lake Ontario, but returning. Feed on benthos. Length to 15 cm. |
2191958705 | 69454238 | c4-train-0069454238 | The average maximum daily temperature — 29.6°C in August. Average maximum night temperature — 18.7°C in July. The average minimum daily temperature — 6.5°C in January. The average minimum night temperature — 2°C in January.
Average maximum temperature of the water — 25.9°C fixed in August. The average minimum temperature of the water — 9.2°C fixed in February.
Maximum precipitation — 138.9 mm It was recorded In November. Minimum precipitation — 33 mm It was recorded in July. |
2191958705 | 69454239 | c4-train-0069454239 | This webcam is currently assigned to stradadeiparchi.it. It was originally added on November 04, 2013 and has been viewed 7,208 times since then. The current picture above was taken 15 minutes ago, thereby the webcam seems to be currently active. So far, it was added to their personal favorites on webcams.travel by 0 people. |
2191958705 | 69478597 | c4-train-0069478597 | Since coming out of prison at the end of March, Matthew has been ringing Tempus Novo almost daily such is his enthusiasm to work. Unfortunately we didn't have a position he could walk straight in to, however he was high on our list of "potential superstars" to work with, and has been for several months while in custody.
Then we got the breakthrough we were hoping for and he started a 2 month trial with a local building company on the 5/5/15. Although early days he has impressed so far by turning up early on a morning and according to his supervisor, working extremely hard all day. |
2191958705 | 69478598 | c4-train-0069478598 | Discussion in 'Trail Cameras' started by John Paul, Aug 30, 2018.
Been MIA for quite sometime. Hope everyone is ready for a great Fall.
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Glad to see you back. Always loved your trail cam threads.
Looks like you are on track for another fine crop of bucks. Thanks for sharing.
Man, I really wish that I used Moultrie cameras. I'd steal those pics and tell my son I got them behind my house !
Wow, thanks for sharing. I never cease to be amazed at how different areas have such different potential. I've had 5-7 year old bucks that literal won't go 130" although they're huge body wise 275-300lbs.
Side note, was wondering where you were at. Hope to see more.
I'm in North Central Virginia. About an hour and a half SW of Washington DC.
When I said I was wondering where you were at I was actually referencing that you were MIA from the board for a while. In any event glad to see you back.
We all have blond moments!
Life always get in the way. New kid, more cows, more debt, etc. La Vida es buena!
Magnificent bucks! Thx for sharing! |
2191958705 | 69478599 | c4-train-0069478599 | • Graduated compression for increased circulation for less swelling.
• Reduced long haul fatigue and muscle stiffness.
• Merino wool blend and padded zones in the footbed for greater comfort.
• Seamless linked toe cage for greater comfort.
• Vented toe panel for greater breathability.
• Anatomical left and right footbed for improved fit. |
2191958705 | 69478600 | c4-train-0069478600 | It's about a month behind when I originally planned on posting it (I apologize)...but here it is! The Scannell family mini session!
This session was scheduled a bit last minute...literally. At about 1 in the morning. But I am so, so glad that it was. I love this family. They were smiling from the minute they got out of the vehicle and kept on smiling until the end. You can tell they have so much fun together. They were laughing constantly. I love that.
Thank you guys so much for asking me to take your family pictures. I hope you had as good of a time as I did. And make sure you all keep laughing and having fun together. Your smiles and laughter are contagious! |
2191958705 | 69478602 | c4-train-0069478602 | Patients often desire a whiter smile. With many options for whitening treatments, how do you know which one is best for you? There are many over-the-counter teeth whitening options available that promise results fast. The problem is that the store bought brands are simply not strong enough, nor do they provide the long-lasting results that patient's desire.
First, let us take a look at why your teeth become stained and dingy.
Why are my teeth dingy?
Although good oral hygiene can help keep staining to a minimum, it is certain that nearly everyone experiences yellowish teeth at some point in their lives. Brushing with over-the-counter toothpaste with whitening agents can only do so much before you decide to undergo something stronger to reveal a gorgeous, timeless smile.
Your cosmetic dentist in Nashville offers a professional grade whitening agent that delivers what you expect, which is fast, long-term results. Professional whitening treatments are also much safer than over-the-counter whitening products that can lead to significant tooth sensitivity. You will also find that in the long run, professional treatments are a much more economical option as opposed to the store bought treatments.
We begin by providing you with a personalized consultation in which your Nashville cosmetic dentist will discuss your goals for an improved smile. Then, the safest whitening solution is chosen for your needs. The whitening process can take place during your lunch break or in as little as an hour or less. We will be sure that you remain comfortable throughout your procedure as we apply the whitening agent and wait for the solution to take effect.
Patients typically see results after their first treatment, while some may require more professional treatments to achieve their desired results.
For your convenience, we also offer custom-made bleaching trays that we design for you in our office while you wait. This way, you can take your whitening solution and trays home with you to whiten on your own time. You may even need to use these trays for touch-ups in between your professional whitening treatments to your Nashville dentist.
Why are professional treatments better than the store bought kind?
Store bought treatments are designed as a one-size-fits-all solution, which means that the whitening agent is typically much weaker than compared to what you would receive from your dentist. With that being said, those store-bought varieties of teeth whitening kits certainly can provide some changes in the shade of your teeth, but you likely will not experience any dramatic changes or achieve that "Hollywood" smile look that most people are seeking.
If you are anticipating a special event such as a special occasion, a wedding, or other significant event, call Devine Dentistry today at (615) 269-4209 to get started on your professional teeth whitening treatments. |
2191958705 | 69478603 | c4-train-0069478603 | Doesn´t showed my "HEWLETT-PACKARD printer" under "Attached Devices"
Forum » Discussions / Bugs » Doesn´t showed my "HEWLETT-PACKARD printer" under "Attached Devices"
I´m using "Advanced Tomato Version 3.4-140" on a Asus RT-N16, but it doesn´t showed my "HEWLETT-PACKARD DESKJET 930C" under "Attached Devices".
Has any driver been removed from the firmware? How could you recognize this printer model again?
Re: Doesn´t showed my "HEWLETT-PACKARD printer" under "Attached Devices"
I had NOT activated the "USB 1.1 Support" |
2191958705 | 69478604 | c4-train-0069478604 | I've added a new imagelist editor to wxSmith, taken from Ron Collins' very nice wxSmithImage plugin. Ron's plugin has been around for a while but had fallen out of sync. with recent changes. I've updated it for prop. grid 1.4 and cleaned it up substantially. Since we needed this facility in the core plugin, it seemed much more sensible to use the good work already done than try and redo it. Thanks Ron.
I have added wxImage and wxImageList management to wxSmith, along with the new property grid properties to support them, which means we can now import images in a much nicer fashion for use elsewhere. Therefore, I also updated my recent wxBitmapCombobox submission to use the new editor, rather than the clunky file-only facility that was initially used.
A sample image and the patches are attached.
One note: This currently breaks compatibility with the wxSmithImage plugin i.e. you can't use them both because the same controls appearing in both conflict. I will shortly provide an version of wxSmithImage that doesn't conflict so that we can still use the other great tools it provides.
Sounds good to me, I'll look into it once I find the time (I am rather busy atm...).
The original contribution had way more image controls included, like wxImageButton, wxImageComboEditDialog, wxImageListDialog... So it seems this is only a sub-set. Why? In fact it would make things more complicated...?!
For now, I'd rather submit the original add-on instead unless you have a very good reason.
Because I wanted the image editor and the core controls in the core code, not all of the new controls, which I think are better being in a plug-in. I was going to have to do something to allow lists of images anyway and didn't want to re-invent what had already been well done. The bitmap combobox was already in wxSmith anyway, despite it being in the original plug-in, too. My intention is also to rework the plug-in to remove those components and allow the others to use the new core code.
Secondly, if the editor's in the separate plug-in, you now have to run that plug-in or wxSmith breaks. Bad karma.
Because I wanted the image editor and the core controls in the core code, not all of the new controls, which I think are better being in a plug-in.
OK. Do you believe it would be possible to remove those parts from the original submission (the wxSmithImage plugin) so that in summary we have both functionalities again?
Yes, shouldn't be a problem. Just to recap, the intention was to add to wxSmith, not import wxSmithImage, as it were. The fact the some functionality came from wxSmithImage is by-the-by (and just means it's a nice piece of work). I think you might have been looking at it as though it was a half-hearted effort to bring wxSmithImage into wxSmith. That wasn't the idea.
I have some updates done and I still need to look at whether changes should be made now that editenumproperty exists in propgrid. Perhaps by the end of the week I can have it done.
No no... that's wasn't the problem, I just don't wanted to sacrifice all the "missing" features of that new patch for the benefit of integrating wxSmithImage into wxSmith only partially. I agree that it's worth either splitting it up into two parts (one integrated, the other as stand-alone) or just fully integrate it into the wxSmith core. However, the latter should always ensure that the controls belong to the wxWidgets core, too.
I have added the remainder of the wxSmithImage tools to wxSmith. We now have editors for combo box items and tree control items. I've applied them to wxBitmapComboBox and wxTreeCtrl, so you can now add and edit tree items within wxSmith for the first time. wxImageButton and wxImagePanel are now available in wxSmithContribItems.
These additions include many improvements and fixes.
The attached patch includes Windows and linux build files, both project and make files, tested on Win7 and Ubuntu Karmic.
The images are attached separately and you should copy the contents to your contrib directory. This will put the images in the right places in wxSmithContribItems.
If desired, you can delete wxseditenumproperty.cpp and wxseditenumproperty.h from wxSmith/wxwidgets/properties as they have been moved to wxSmith/properties, or you can wait until they arrive in trunk and let SVN sort it out.
Don't forget to thank Ron Collins for his great work on wxSmithImage.
1 out of 2 hunks FAILED -- saving rejects to file "src/plugins/contrib/wxSmith/wxwidgets/defitems/wxstreectrl.cpp.
...when I try to apply to trunk...?!
[sigh] Well, I've not seen that error before and I created it from clean SVN copy. I guess I can recreate it in case there was some sort of problem but nothing was reported.
...OK, done. I found that I'd missed some parts, too, wouldn't you know. Hopefully this one will work.
OK, take 3. Looking for good news, this time. |
2191958705 | 69478605 | c4-train-0069478605 | We take our VENISON sausage making seriously. It is very important that your meat comes in clean and off the bone in CLEAR plastic bags. Bags with any color in are NOT food safe. You may drop it off anytime without appointment — we make venison sausage year round.
The price per pound is charged on the FINISHED WEIGHT. The ratio in the box to left (on the order form) of the products determines the finished weight. We request a minimum of 10 pounds of venison on a product.
For example: 10# of venison made into summer sausage will yield approximately 20# times the $3.05 per pound rate. |
2191958705 | 69478606 | c4-train-0069478606 | Fix Windows Update Error 80072EE2: If you are trying to run Windows Update but suddenly you get an 80072EE2 error message then don't worry as today we are going to see How to Fix Windows Update Error 80072EE2 with the help of the below-listed guide. The main cause of Windows Update Error 80072EE2 is corrupt or outdated drivers, incorrect configuration, etc. So without wasting any time let's see How to Fix Windows Update Error 80072EE2 with the help of the below-listed tutorial.
1.Press Windows Key + I to open Settings then click on Update & Security icon.
2.Now from the left-hand menu click on Troubleshoot.
3.Next, click on "Windows Update" under Get up and running heading.
4.Once the troubleshooter starts, follow on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
5.You will be prompted to give administrative access, so click on "Try troubleshooting as an administrator".
5.Reboot your PC to save changes and check if you are able to Fix Windows Update Error 80072EE2.
2.Find "Windows Update" in the services window, then right-click on it and select Stop.
3.Make sure you have followed Method 2 before continuing with next step.
4.Press Windows Key + R then type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.
6.Make sure to select WindowsUpdate then in right window pane find WUServer and WUStatusServer.
7.Right-click on each of them then select Delete.
8.Select Yes to continue with your actions.
9.Again go back to service window, right-click on Windows Update and select Start.
10.Close services window and Registry Editor then see if you're able to Fix Windows Update Error 80072EE2.
9.Install the latest Windows Update Agent.
10.Reboot your PC to save changes.
That's it you have successfully learned How to Fix Windows Update Error 80072EE2 but if you still have any queries regarding this tutorial then feel free to ask them in the comment's section. |
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2191958705 | 69478608 | c4-train-0069478608 | The Condor Gunner Lightweight Plate Carrier is the minimized version of our classic Quick Release Plate Carrier.
Smaller in size, but just as tough, the Gunner features a more comfortable fit while holding standard plates, and additional MOLLE attachments on the cummerbund for more utility.
Accepts Medium or Large ESAPI plates up to 10.25" x 13.25"
Does this carrier accept side plates? |
2191958705 | 69478609 | c4-train-0069478609 | 8mm #3700 Swarovski margarita sew-ons/beads. When you choose clear crystals by Swarovski, you choose maximum versatility, elegance, and style. Approximately 8x3mm. Margarita beads are flat, flower-shaped crystals with a center hole. Designed as a sew-on stone, Swarovski margaritas also work great as spacer beads. Try stacking different sizes for quick earrings! |
2191958705 | 69478611 | c4-train-0069478611 | Color information hex 7bc372: RGB percentage, decimal and hexa, CMYK, HSL proportion, color gradient, tints, shades, tons, palettes color and other inspirations!
The color hexa 7bc372 is equivalent in RGB decimal 123, 195, 114 is 123 of red, 195 of green and 114 of blue. It can also be represented by the HSL (hue, saturation and lightness) parameters, which are 0.315 of hue (31), 0.403 of saturation (40) and 0.606 of lightness (60). |
2191958705 | 69478612 | c4-train-0069478612 | There are no formal soft dollar arrangements with any of the brokers with whom the security trades of mutual fund schemes are being executed. Some brokers may provide hotline facility in dealing room for ease of trading with the dealers. However the quality of research inputs and market analysis given by the brokers is the sole parameter being used by investment team for allocation of business among brokers. The research inputs and hotlines provided by brokers are free of cost and are for the benefit of the investors. The business given to brokers and brokerage rates charged to the schemes are within the limits specified under SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996. |
2191958705 | 69431778 | c4-train-0069431778 | Fruit flies raid your countertop or refrigerator for tasty fruits and vegetables. Those same insects will then eagerly dive into your trash can, too, which creates a sanitation issue. TERRO® offers easy-to-use fruit fly traps that can effectively help you get rid of fruit flies in a hurry.
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2191958705 | 69431779 | c4-train-0069431779 | coldfusion 11: syntax inspection: cfscript tag syntax.
Send code completion requests for `.analysis_options` files.
Debugging Meteor 1.2.x is essentially broken for any language.
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2191958705 | 69431780 | c4-train-0069431780 | Shining Force 2 (AKA Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal, シャイニング・フォースII 古えの封印 Shainingu Fōsu Tsu: Inishie no Fūin in Japan) is a 2D tactic RPG video game developed by Climax Entertainment and published by Sega for the Mega Drive / Genesis console in 1993. It is a sequel to Shining Force.
In the game, you will be playing as Bowie, a warrior-in-training tasked to defend the kingdom from the siege of demons. Together with your friends, you will level up and strategically move around the world to gather forces and beat the evildoers.
Shining Force 2 uses the gameplay mechanics by its predecessor, Shining Force. Unlike other games, you do not focus only on one character. The game makes you look at the big picture as you recruit different fighters in your team.
You will have healing priests, mages, or knights. In the end, you will meet up with 30 characters throughout your journey. Each of these characters contributes differently in the battlefield, so you should take note which of them you send out to battle.
The battle is shown through a grid-like system where you can position your army to counter enemy attacks. The enemy is quite intelligent too as they try to counter your moves in return. If you're not careful, you'll end up in an ambush. It certainly has a military and chess-like feel to it.
Ready to play Shining Force 2 online?
You would also have to make sure that all relevant members are leveled up properly. Each character gets promoted as they reach level 20. Unfortunately, experience is not shared and is completely based on character contribution. This is another reason why you should move and take actions wisely.
Its graphics is superior to other Genesis games released in 1993 as sprites were developed in great detail. Characters' lips are moving during conversations and you would notice the camera changes in certain events. For instance, the point of view changes and a close-up of the character is shown when it attacks.
Overall, Shining Force 2 is a fun and addicting game to play. While the hero plot is common enough, it does not make it less enjoyable.
Unlike the usual RPGs, Shining Force 2 challenges you to think and make use of the whole map to plan strategies. It truly is well-thought-out and remains an amazing game to play even today.
Shining Force 2 game has been ported to Sega Genesis (this version), Virtual Console, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. |
2191958705 | 69431781 | c4-train-0069431781 | Reese Witherspoon's Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine pick!
Laurie Frankel's This Is How It Always Is is a novel about revelations, transformations, fairy tales, and family. And it's about the ways this is how it always is: Change is always hard and miraculous and hard again, parenting is always a leap into the unknown with crossed fingers and full hearts, children grow but not always according to plan. And families with secrets don't get to keep them forever. |
2191958705 | 69431782 | c4-train-0069431782 | Defining what success looks like for each participant & their team.
Revealing the tips and tools to optimize team performance.
Hearing firsthand the experiences of company leaders and fellow managers in overcoming challenges.
Participants will leave this program energized by who they are, how they lead, and what unique strengths they bring to their team and organization.
For more information on The Soul of Leadership & Holly Dowling's additional offerings, please contact Kerri Neugebauer through the contact form here. |
2191958705 | 69431783 | c4-train-0069431783 | The modern musical and theatrical retellings by Stephen Sondheim (below) of well-known childhood fairy tales do not offer your usual versions of Little Red Riding Hood, Prince Charming, Cinderella and Rapunzel among others.
It involves both the University Opera and the University Theatre and Drama Department. The ambitious joint production – the first in a dozen years – took almost two years and involves over 90 people.
You can see the promising results for yourself in five performances starting this Thursday night in Shannon Hall at the Wisconsin Union Theater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Happily, there are a lot of ways to check out background and prepare for the show, which faced its own trials.
You'll notice, for example, that the rehearsal picture below — taken by Beau Meyer of Elisheva Pront (Cinderella) with Jake Elfner (her Prince Charming) — was taken with no costumes, even though such photos were planned. But during the recent deep freeze and big thaw, Vilas Hall got hit with flooding from broken pipes and the costumes got clobbered, so such photos are delayed.
Still, the show must go on — and did.
Classical music: University Opera will stage three performances of "Transformations" this Friday night, Sunday afternoon and next Tuesday night.
Take children's fairy tales – such as "Sleeping Beauty" (below) — and recast them through adult reinterpretations. You can get some pretty weird and dark and humorous results.
It also worked for the Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet Anne Sexton, who grew depressed and killed herself at age 45. Her versions then became an opera.
The music, described as tonal and accessible, is by Conrad Susa (below), who taught at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The contemporary opera has been popular and widely staged.
Admission is $25, $20 for seniors and $10 for students.
The music director is graduate student in conducting Kyle Knox (below), who recently conducted Mark Adamo's "Little Women" for the Madison Opera and who conducts ensembles at the UW-Madison and the Middleton Community Orchestra.
Classical music: Stage Director Norma Saldivar talks about Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd." The Madison Opera gives three performances of it this coming weekend.
The Madison Opera will present its first-ever production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" by Stephen Sondheim (below) this coming weekend on Friday and Saturday nights and on Sunday afternoon in the Capitol Theater at the Overture Center for the Arts.
The company has built a new production of this American masterpiece — which is so popular that it was made into a 2007 film by director Tim Burton that starred Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter. The powerhouse cast, Madison Opera Chorus and the Madison Symphony Orchestra all promise to bring a very operatic theater score to life.
The show tells of the barber Sweeney Todd, who returns to the gas-lit streets of Victorian London after 15 years of unjust imprisonment to claim vengeance on those who wronged him. He is aided in his murderous activities by Mrs. Lovett, maker of some rather tasty meat pies.
One of Sondheim's most renowned works, "Sweeney Todd" has a stunningly inventive score containing drama, macabre humor, lyrical purity and an unforgettable final scene.
That first Houston Grand Opera production was conducted by John DeMain (below, in a photo by Prasad), the music director of the Madison Symphony Orchestra and the artistic director of the Madison Opera, who will conduct these performances.
Corey Crider (below top) and Meredith Arwady (below bottom) make their Madison Opera debuts as the vengeful barber and the ever-practical Mrs. Lovett. Crider has sung leading roles with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Arizona Opera, and the Castleton Festival. Arwady has sung leading roles with San Francisco Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and Santa Fe Opera.
In the role of the mysterious Beggar Woman, Emily Pulley (below) makes her Madison Opera debut after recent performances at the Metropolitan Opera, Central City Opera, and Opera Theater of St. Louis.
Returning to Madison Opera are former Madison Opera Studio Artist Jeni Houser as Johanna, Sweeney's daughter; Daniel Shirley as the young sailor Anthony Hope; and Thomas Forde as the evil Judge Turpin. Three tenors round out the cast. Joshua Sanders, who has been singing with Madison Opera since high school, plays the innocent Tobias Ragg. Jared Rogers makes his debut as the menacing Beadle Bamford. Robert Goderich, a local theater and opera favorite, plays Sweeney's rival barber, Adolfo Pirelli.
Performances are on Friday, at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Theater of the Overture Center.
The production will be sung in English with projected text.
Madison Opera is building a new production specifically for the Capitol Theater. Stage director Norma Saldivar, set designer Joseph Varga, costume designer Karen Brown-Larimore, and lighting designer Hideaki Tsutsui are creating a world set in an Industrial Age factory, with the orchestra on stage to bring the action even closer to the audience.
Could you briefly introduce yourself to readers?
How does directing an opera differ from directing a play?
I know that you'd like me to say that there is some real difference in directing opera or straight theatre productions – and there are distinct differences. However, the work of the director remains the same.
I am a storyteller, a chief creative leader of a team of people who bring the story to life and three-dimensional form. There are differences in working with music that obviously involve expressing the intention of the composer, which means working with a conductor who brings to life and secures the intention of the composer and lyricist.
But ultimately, we all work to bring the story to an audience and to engage and entertain them.
In the case of "Sweeney Todd," how does such a grim and gory or grotesque plot – about murdering men by slitting their throats and then baking their bodies into cannibalistic meat pies –- end up being an enjoyable and entertaining opera? Does being so over the top help or offer special challenges?
The story predates Sondheim and began in "penny dreadfuls" — these stories of suspense were very popular and connected to their audience in a way that so many contemporary suspense and horror stories do now for our audience.
I think there is a great deal of suspense in the story, in that as it unfolds an audience can't believe their eyes or ears. The audaciousness is surprising and tantalizing –- and then there is also humor, heartbreak and love in the story. It is a different take on an age-old story of revenge.
What does Stephen Sondheim do in the libretto and music to overcome that kind of inherent handicap?
I don't see the aspects of the genre — suspense and horror – as handicaps. There are other musical pieces – "Phantom of the Opera" is one – that make for great drama.
The music is the added character to the story.
Sondheim writes in one of his books that he was inspired by the movie music of Bernard Hermann – his work in horror films by Alfred Hitchcock fueled Sondheim's work on Sweeney. But Sondheim is so brilliant that he integrates other musical genres in the piece to create a very specific effect. There are intricate pieces that pull us momentarily away from the suspense. Like any good storyteller, his music takes the audience on an unexpected ride.
What is your approach to staging it? Are there special things in this production that you would like the audience to take notice of?
I am a very visual director. I love that Sondheim himself talks about this piece being a movie for the stage. What a great challenge for the stage director to try and interpret quick cuts and split screens, or changes in time and location on stage. We have a great design team that provides me the tools and background to work with the singers to support the musical story and to work in visual harmony. Without the design team and singers — well, I wouldn't have much.
The challenge with this piece in particular is the length of the story. It moves quickly, spans months of time, and exists in a theatrical and psychological platform all at once. It's a terrific challenge for a director, production team and performers. All the nuances that have to play to make the story clear is what makes the challenge really interesting.
Is there anything else you would like to add or say about this work and this production of it — the cast, the sets, the costumes — for The Madison Opera?
It has been a pleasure to work with the extraordinary John DeMain and the entire Madison Opera family. From the administration to the designers to the principal artists to the lovely chorus to the folks building the show — what more can a director ask for? Everyone is top-notch and devoted to giving everyone the best show. I feel honored to be working with them — really honored. |
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Hon. Members, you will recall that yesterday, during the afternoon Sitting, the Member for Gem, hon. Jakoyo Midiwo, on a point of order, sought the guidance of the Speaker on the issue of whether the Member for Kajiado Central, hon. Joseph Nkaissery, ought to have resigned prior to the conveyance of the Message from His Excellency the President, nominating him for appointment as the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government. Having perused through the Verbatim Report for the afternoon Sitting, I must thank the hon. Member for raising this matter, which has implications on the interpretation of the Constitution. In summary, the hon. Member sought guidance on whether a person ceases to be a Member of the House upon being nominated for appointment as a Cabinet Secretary. To begin with, this is the first time this House is faced with a scenario where a sitting Member of Parliament has been nominated for appointment as a Cabinet Secretary, under the current Constitution. I note that the Constitution, in Article 103(1), provides as follows:- "103(1) The office of a member of Parliament becomes vacant- (a) if the member dies; (b) if, during any session of Parliament, the member is absent from eight sittings of the relevant house without permission, in writing, from the Speaker and is unable to offer a satisfactory explanation for the absence to the relevant committee; (c) if the member is otherwise removed from office under this Constitution or legislation enacted under Article 80; (d) if the member resigns from Parliament in writing to the speaker; (e) if, having been elected to parliament- The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Hon. Members, you note that even after the vetting of a nominee for appointment as a Cabinet Secretary and, indeed, the appointment of a successful nominee as a Cabinet Secretary, the person must further assume the office of a Cabinet Secretary by taking the oath or affirming to the office as set out in the Third Schedule to the Constitution. Presently, the Member for Kajiado Central has only been nominated for appointment. He has not been approved for appointment or even subsequently appointed as a Cabinet Secretary. It is, therefore, clear that any debate as to his continued membership of this House is pre-emptive and premature.
Hon. Members, as you are aware, I committed the Message containing the notification of the nomination to the Committee on Appointments, which is to report back to the House on the approval or rejection of the nomination of the Member for Kajiado Central, as per our Standing Orders. Once the Report is tabled, Article 122 (3), of the Constitution shall operate to preclude the Member from participating in any voting on the issue of his own nomination. That is the same Article that bars the Speaker from voting, even if there is a tie.
I, therefore, rule that the Office of the Member of Parliament for Kajiado Central, or any Member, does not fall vacant on account of his nomination for appointment as a Cabinet Secretary. Such a Member will only be required to vacate office by tendering his resignation prior to assuming the office of a Cabinet Secretary, should the House approve his nomination and the President appoints him. The Member for Kajiado Central did not, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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therefore, cease to be a Member of this House upon being nominated for appointment as a Cabinet Secretary. I urge hon. Members not to pre-empt the outcome of the vetting process but, instead, to await the Report to be submitted by the Committee on Appointments for debate by the House. Since this matter is already committed to the Committee, I will not allow any Member to comment or make reference to it until the Committee tables its Report in the House. Thank you, hon. Members.
Hon. Members, my other Communication relates to the issue of attendance of Members to House Sittings.
Hon. Members, you will recall that last Wednesday, 26th November, 2014, the Member for Bondo, hon. Gideon Ochanda, sought the Speaker's guidance on whether the directions not to attend the Sittings of the House issued to a Member of Parliament by his sponsoring political party or by any other person or office would offend the provisions of Article 103(1), (b) of the Constitution.
Hon. Members, allow me, therefore, to bring to the attention of all and sundry several important provisions in our Constitution and laws regarding this important matter. Firstly, political parties have internal self-regulating mechanisms provided for in their respective constitutions and rules. It is expected that such rules be guided by the provisions of the Political Parties Act, which is subject to the Constitution by virtue of Article 2, which provides for the supremacy of the Constitution and that, any law that is inconsistent with the Constitution is void to the extent of the inconsistency. Secondly, the resignation of a Member from a political party is governed by Section 14 of the Political Parties Act. Resignation of a Member can either be expressed through a written notice to the political party or the Clerk of the relevant House as provided for under Sub-Section 1 or by implication as envisioned in Sub-Section 5, which provides as follows:- "(5) A person who, while being a member of a political party- (a) forms another political party; (b) joins in the formation of another political party; (c) joins another political party; (d) in any way or manner, publicly advocates for the formation of another political party; or (e) promotes the ideology, interests or policies of another political party; shall, notwithstanding the provisions of SubSection (1) or the provisions of any other written law, be deemed to have resigned from the previous political party.
Further, with regard to resignation, Section 14(7) of the Political Parties Act also provides that a member of a political party may only be expelled from that political party if the member has infringed the constitution of the political party and after the member has been afforded a fair opportunity to be heard in accordance with the internal party The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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disputes resolution mechanisms as prescribed in the constitution of the party. Invariably, the Speaker has no role in those processes.
Thirdly, Article 103(1)(b) of the Constitution provides that, "The office of a Member of Parliament becomes vacant if, during any session of Parliament, the Member is absent from eight sittings of the relevant House without permission, in writing, from the Speaker, and is unable to offer satisfactory explanation for the absence to the relevant Committee." In this respect, attendance to House sittings is mandatory and failure to comply with the provisions of the Constitution can lead to an office of a Member being declared vacant. The custody of this authority, including information as to whether a Member of the National Assembly has the consent of the Speaker to be absent, vests nowhere else but with the Speaker. Nobody within or outside this House should, therefore, purport to have such authority. The Speaker will continue to jealously protect this authority and cannot and will not, at any time delegate or transfer this authority to any other person. In this regard, any Member of the House who fails to attend Sittings of the House with written consent of the Speaker risks losing their seats in the manner contemplated in Article 103(1)(b) of the Constitution. All that a Member is required to do is to notify the Speaker that they will be absent and that information is kept by the Speaker, and no other person. Hon. Members, as I conclude, may I also extend counsel to all and sundry that, in view of the provisions of the Political Parties Act and the Constitution, it is not only unconstitutional but also unreasonable for a political party to direct Members not to attend House Sittings, which the Constitution make mandatory. Whereas there are methods of disciplining members of political parties, directives against a Member of Parliament not to attend House Sittings is not one of those available to political parties. In my view, a Member who goes against such a directive and attends House Sittings would not be, in any way, going against the ideology or policies of the political party that sponsored that Member as envisioned in Section 14 of the Political Parties Act, as to warrant discipline in the manner provided. Such Members would only be fulfilling their constitutional obligation as provided in Article 103 of the Constitution – which is superior to the Political Parties Act and indeed, the constitutions of political parties. Their mandate is also to represent and legislate as provided for in Article 94 of the Constitution and, therefore, a Member cannot possibly incur the wrath of their sponsoring political parties for merely fulfilling their obligations under the Constitution. Please, be guided accordingly. Thank you.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House:- The National Police Service Commission Recruitment and Appointment Regulations, 2014, pursuant to Section 28 of the National Police Service Commission Act The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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The Constituencies Development Fund Board Report for the month of November, 2014 Thank you, hon. Speaker.
The National Police Service Commission Recruitment and Appointments Regulations, 2014, are referred to the Committee on Delegated Legislation to deal with.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay on the Table of the House the Public Investments Committee Report on benchmarking visit to the Republic of India. Thank you, hon. Speaker.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay on the Table of the House the Report of the Kenyan Delegation to the 131st, 130th and 129th Assemblies of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 12th to 16th October, 2014; 16th to 20th March, 2014 and 7th to 9th October, 2013, respectively.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Kenyan Delegation to the 131st, 130th and 129th Assemblies of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland from 12th to 16th October 2014; 16th to 20th March 2014, and 7th to 9th October 2013, respectively, laid on the Table of the House today, Thursday, December 4th, 2014.
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Hon. Speaker, with gratitude, I rise to bring my appreciation on my own behalf as the Member of Parliament for Ruaraka Constituency and on behalf of the immediate family of the Late Senator Gerald Otieno Kajwang' and the entire family of Mzee Japuonj David Ajwang' Nyakwamba for the act of love that the institution of Parliament as a whole demonstrated to us as a family during our trying moments of grief. Hon. Speaker, you distinguished yourself when you led Members of the National Assembly to pay tribute on the Floor of the House to the departed Senator. The words of condolences which flowed freely from the Floor of the Chamber, the words of affirmation which were carried in different media including print, social and various forms of digital appliances not only brought comfort to us as a family, but also strengthened us so that we recognised the loss of the Senator not as a personal one, but one which involved the whole nation. Hon. Speaker, you found time to lead a delegation of the National Assembly to our home and in it; you revealed your love to us as a member of our Parliament family. When you joined us in the public tribute gathering, we recognised your affection as a member of the political family. Members of the National Assembly as well as Members of the Senate sacrificed their time and resources to reflect upon the life that they shared with the late Senator. The late Senator lived a life of "Mapambano". He was ever reminding the citizens of this nation that the struggle continues. Ever telling us that there is a clarion call that all of us must rally towards striving to make Kenya a better place than we found it upon birth. It is a cry of unity as a nation. It is a cry that we can execute our tasks with passion, diligence and commitment. It is a cry that we can be faithful with what is most important for this nation, so that we are faithful to issues like constitutionalism, issues of devolution, security and the good governance of our country. Hon. Speaker, he will be remembered for reminding his audience of the constitutional concept of: "We are the people." This is a national conscience that power is truly vested on the people of this Kenya to be used wisely by institutions to which the same power is bestowed. I, therefore, plead that through the death of Senator Otieno Kajwang', every citizen and, indeed, every leader to whom power has been bestowed on behalf of the citizenry, should locate him or herself within that precept of "BadoMapambano" or " Aluta continua". I urge us all to refocus our energies on what brings us together, which is nationhood and what brings us together to fight our common enemies especially insecurity and doubters of devolution. This is why, although I grieve the death of my brother, I choose to recognise it as a loss that we have incurred as a country because our common destiny is, perhaps, bigger than our personal losses as a nation. The Senator's last speech was about insecurity. However, no sooner had he spoken than the vile enemy struck in Mandera killing more than 56 innocent lives. When I saw those pictures that came through the social media, I felt for myself that the death of Otieno Kajwang' was insignificant compared to the lives that Kenyans have incurred over the years because of issues of insecurity that we are unable to tame. I think no Kenyan should lose their lives in circumstances that we can avoid. Therefore, I wish to take this opportunity to express my condolences to the members of those families that lost their lives in those circumstances. I hope that as leaders of this nation, we will find a The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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very serious approach into some of these issues, particularly issues that come upon us directly as Members of the National Assembly. It is because of that, that I hope that the appointment of my friend and client, hon. Maj-Gen. Nkaissery, will change the cogwheel which has forever fed instruments of insecurity. Hon. Speaker, you have shown us your love and sympathy. Count on us when you truly need a friend to be with you. I thank you.
Very well. Thank you very much. Next Order, Leader of Majority Party.
Hon. Speaker, first, I have a small statement to hon. Otichilo on the matter of San Marco Space Application Centre. It is a brief one. I want to read it and then table this document. The matter of San Marco Space Application Centre; renewal of its management agreement is under review and will be concluded very, very soon. Upon the completion of that process, Parliament will be dully notified. This is in accordance with the new Constitution and also with the Treaty Making and Ratification Act. We, therefore, call for patience and indulgence on this matter on the part of Parliament and once it is finished, we will present the documents for ratification to Parliament. Hon. Speaker, I now read the Statement from the House Business Committee (HBC).
Hon. Members, the Statement which was being delivered by the Leader of Majority Party, even though it was sought by hon. Ottichilo, I thought it was in the interest of every hon. Member to listen and hear what the Leader of Majority Party has said on San Marco Space Application Centre. Proceed, hon. Leader of Majority Party.
Hon. Speaker, hon. Nkaissery has already started solving security matters before he is approved by the House. He is talking like one who has already assumed the office.
He is contravening the Constitution. He cannot transact security matters before he is approved by the House.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 44(2) (a), on behalf of the House Business Committee (HBC), I rise to give a Statement regarding the business appearing before the House for the week beginning Tuesday, December 9th. This is after the HBC met on Tuesday this week to give priority to business of the House. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Hon. Speaker, on the outset and without anticipating debate, this is the business of the House's coming week subject to approval by the House of the Motion on Alteration of the Calendar of the House. On Tuesday, the House will deliberate on the Annual Report to Parliament on the Progress made in Fulfillment of the International Obligations of the Republic by His Excellency the President. Two, the Report by the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade on the Privatisation of the Public Sector Owned/Controlled Sugar Companies. On the same day, the House will consider the Second Reading of the Private Security Regulations Bill 2014, the Business Registration Service Bill 2014 and the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2014. Hon. Speaker, the House Business Committee (HBC) has also given priority to the Motion on the Report of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the Financial Years 2010/2011, 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 and a special Report of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) on the Procurement of Independent Consultants for the Design, Review and Construction Supervision for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Mombasa to Nairobi. Also scheduled for Second Reading next week are various Senate Bills including the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill and the two Bills proposing to amend the County Governments Act. We also hope to conclude the Senate amendments to the Public Procurement and Disposal (Amendment) Bill, 2013. Regarding the Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) appearing before committees on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the schedule is as follows:- One, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, will appear at 10.00 a.m. before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing to answer Questions from hon. Nkaissery, the nominee for Cabinet Secretary, Interior and Coordination of National Government; hon. Bernard Shinali, MP and hon. Wilberforce Ottichilo, MP, in the National Assembly Chamber. Two, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Science and Technology, will appear at 11.30 a.m. before the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology to answer Questions from the following Members:- Hon. Francis Mwangangi, MP, hon. Cecilia Ng'etich, MP, hon. Isaac Mwaura, MP, hon. Kenneth Okoth, MP and the Question by Private Notice from hon. Francis Munyua Waititu, MP., in the National Assembly Chamber. Then finally, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade will appear at 10.00 a.m. before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations to answer Questions from hon. Patrick Musimba, MP, hon. Moses Injendi, MP, hon. Sunjeev Birdi, MP and a Question by Private Notice by hon. Abdullahi Diriye, MP, in the County Hall Mini Chamber. Finally, hon. Speaker, the HBC will meet on Tuesday, 9th December, 2014 at the rise of the House to consider Business for the rest of the week. I now wish to lay the Statement on the Table of the House. Thank you.
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Hon. Members, I hope all of you are in possession of the Supplementary Order Paper so that now when we talk of the next Order, then Order No. 8 is as per the Supplementary Order Paper. The reason why the Supplementary Order Paper was prepared is because we needed to put the Question for the indicated Bills. However, hon. Members, I will also be re-arranging that Supplementary Order Paper so that Motion No. 11 comes before Motion No. 10 because the former is a Procedural Motion.
Hon. Members, what remains on this Bill is to put the Question and I proceed to do so.
Hon. Members, again this is just to put the Question.
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Hon. Speaker, how many Supplementary Order Papers do we have?
I have re-arranged the orders so that Order No. 11 comes before Order No.10.
Sorry, hon. Speaker. I need an assistant. It is like the work hon. Mbadi used to do when the former Prime Minister used to be--- I beg to move the following Procedural Motion:- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(4), this House resolves to alter its Calendar for the 2nd Session (2014) as adopted on February 26, 2014 and resolves to hold sittings until Thursday, December 11, 2014. Hon. Speaker, this is a straightforward Motion. We have discussed it in the HBC. There are a number of matters concerning Members' welfare which we want to sort out next week, including staff of Members of Parliament whose salaries have not been paid. We want to deal with that. Two, we have four names which were read yesterday by the Speaker for nomination to sit on the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) Board. We also need to dispose of that because as we stand now, CDF Board is not in place. So, we ask the Constituencies Development Committee to fast-track the vetting of the nominees. We also have the PAC Reports for the Financial Years 2010/2011, 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 which, if we conclude next week, will alter the amount of money to be shared between the national Government and county governments. When we come back in February, the Budget and Appropriations Committee led by my good friend, hon. Mutava Musyimi, will use that to set and guide the nation on the Division of Revenue Bill. I am sure the Committee on Appointments that you lead will next Thursday vet hon. Nkaissery. So, there are a number of issues. I want to request the Members that let us solve both the internal welfare issues and also deal with the few Bills and Motions which are remaining and, more so, the PAC Reports. Finally, we are publishing the two remaining constitutional Bills. The one on public audit and the other on the Public Procurement and Disposal Act so that we can, at least, do the First Reading next week and then refer them to the respective committees. Their deadline is April. So, by the time we come back in February, we will just introduce them for Second and Third Readings and then we take them to the Senate. On that note, it means you need to write a letter to the Senate that the deadline for all those constitutional Bills is April next year and there is no extension. You know our friends. You need to tell them in another language.
I am only being cautious because out of the five Bills, we have already dealt with three. I want to thank the House. This morning, we have finished the one you have just put the Question to. So, we are remaining with two which we will finish by February. I do not know whether our colleagues will finish those five Bills in two months. They must be told in black and white that there will be no extension. If they will not have finished, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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then those who will go home will be the Senate and not the National Assembly.We also want to read the First Readings of those two Bills. It is straightforward and, hon. Speaker, I am sure you can give directions here. I believe hon. Kenyan, who is a Commissioner and also the Chairman of the Welfare Committee, before we leave next Thursday, will ensure that our staff in the constituencies are paid by Parliament.
We want our staff to go for Christmas when their wallets are heavy. It is very bad when you go for Christmas and you slaughter bulls and your staff cannot even slaughter a chicken, not even eating chicken.
With those very few remarks, I would like to ask hon. Jakoyo Midiwo, who was in the House Business Committee (HBC) because the leader was not there, to second.
The leader was there. A leader can never be absent. Power hates vacuum. I rise to second and tell the Leader of Majority Party that hon. Nyenze here has an able assistant. He does not need one. Even you, you need to tell yours to be available all the time. Hon. Speaker, I rise to second. I only want to say that I agree with everything as said by the Leader of Majority Party. I think Parliament needs to be here to deal with a few issues, especially this one on the nomination of our colleague Maj-Gen. Nkaissery. That is because as it were, there are vacant offices to deal with security. My interpretation of the situation is that our country is under some attack. We need to deal with that issue in a bipartisan manner and I think both sides should be in agreement. I want to take this opportunity to send my sympathies to hon. Kanini Kega and the people of Kieni and Nyeri in general who bore the brunt of the attacks. If you remember, Kieni just buried two ladies the other day over the first attack in Mandera and now they are going to bury 16 others. I think the House can only sympathise with them. Therefore, we need to do what we normally do as a House to show Kenyans that, at least, this House cares. I want to tell hon. Kanini Kega my colleague that we are truly sorry. We need to be here as a House to help the country deal with this problem. Even though we are faced with this, we can overcome it if we all work together. I believe that the solution is within this House. My belief is that despite the fact that ole Lenku and Kimaiyo are gone, I do not think they were the problem. I think we need to sort out the structural security problems. It is upon us. When you say all the time that we do not want constitutional reforms, if we do nothing else in terms of constitutional reforms, then we must do something about the security chapter. We must. We did an experiment which is not working. In my constituency of Gem, people were killed two nights ago; the same night people were killed in Mandera. We must sort out the differences between the Administration Police (AP) and the regular police. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Stick to your Standing Orders. I appreciate that you may be trying to aid people and Members understand this Motion but I think if it goes beyond there, then it is no longer part of the Motion that we are debating.
Yes, hon. Speaker. But I was only elaborating one point, I apologise. Our people and this country need to understand the magnitude of the problem. People need to understand, both Members and non-Members, that blame-game will not sort us out the country. Our people are dying in a wanting nature. We need to sort it out. I know the rules of the House. I do not want to take too much of the time given to me but I am saddened as a leader in this country that thus far, this House is looking helpless. If we are helpless, who will not be helpless in our country? I just want to plead with this House that let us stay and hope that our friend Maj- Gen. Nkaissery will, at least, drum this point to the Executive if and when we confirm him. The problem is not personalities; the problem is structural and it is constitutional. I support.
Well, of course, I hope that all of you will recall earlier in the day that the Leader of Majority Party tabled before the House the National Police Service Commission (Recruitment and Appointments Regulations, 2014) which we have referred to the Committee on Delegated Legislation. I think, perhaps, as we discuss, one could look at those regulations. What is it that they are proposing in regard to the particular topic that they seek to address? Hon. Members, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No. 28(4), this House resolves to alter its Calendar for the 2nd Session (2014) as adopted on February 26, 2014 and resolves to hold Sittings until Thursday, December 11, 2014.
So, the reading of the mood was correct. Next Order!
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The Chairperson of Committee on Selection, Leader of Majority Party, the Floor is yours.
(vii) The Hon. Timothy Bosire, MP, moves from the Committee on Regional Integration to the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee; (viii) The Hon. Robert Mbui, MP, moves from Procedure and House Rules Committee to the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security; (ix) The Hon. Joyce Lay Wanjala, MP, to be appointed to the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives to replace hon. Zuleikha Juma; (x) The Hon. Zuleikha Juma, MP, moves from Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives to Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources; (xi) The Hon. Ken Okoth, MP, to be appointed to the House Business Committee to replace the Hon. (Dr.) Susan Musyoka, MP; and, (xii) The Hon. Andrew Mwadime, MP, be appointed to the Procedure and House Rules Committee to replace the Hon. Ken Obura Mirenga, MP, who has since been discharged from the Committee. Hon. Speaker, this is very straightforward matter. As the Chair of the Selection Committee, we have sat and agreed that as per the Standing Orders, if any side of the coalition wants to make re-organization of its membership in various committees, as allowed by the Standing Orders, that is fine. Therefore, this is a straightforward matter where we are just re-organizing different Members in different committees. I, therefore, ask the Minority Whip, hon. Mwadeghu, Member for Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, to second.
Hon. Mwadeghu, the Minority Whip, the Floor is yours. You appear not to have placed your card so far. I thought you came early or you came and sat on your rights. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Thank you, hon. Speaker. In seconding the Motion, I just want to bring to the attention of hon. Members that this is a continuous programme. As and when the need arises for any party to make changes, it will come to the Floor of the House. It is our request as a party that it becomes necessary to make the changes. As the mood is on reconciliatory approach to issues, we believe we will be coming to the House if at all the need arises, to make further changes as required. Hon. Speaker, I second.
Hon. Mwadeghu, have you seconded?
I have seconded, hon. Speaker.
Let us allow the hon. Members entering the Chamber to take their seats. Hon. Cheptumo, you may take your seat. Hon. Kajuju, you are consulting loudly.
Hon. Speaker, I do not know the circumstances because I am not a member of the leadership. However, I know the anguish that I went through early this year when I was equally discharged from committees. I know what hon. Obura is going through. I have not seen him here, but I do know that, definitely, all rules of natural justice have actually bSeen flouted in this matter.
Hon. Speaker, a person who is duly elected by the people of his constituency to represent them in this House and in any committee, cannot basically be made irrelevant by a committee of five people. Democratic processes and centralism must be seen to obtain in all political systems in this House and anywhere else. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Today you may laugh and enjoy injuring your colleague but tomorrow, it will be your turn. We need systems that guarantee some level of democracy and some level of tolerance. Constructive criticism within our political systems should not be taken as defiance. I do not know what hon. Ken Obura did because I was not there. What I know is that the punishment meted out to him cannot be commensurate with any offence that one is likely to commit in this House. As a person, I do not have any problem with the list but I feel that this is vindictive. It is wrong and should not be tolerated by hon. Members. With those few remarks, I beg to oppose the de-whipping of hon. Ken Obura.
Hon. Kajuju, what is your point of order? Hon. Members, do I get the sense that rather than indicating that you are making an intervention by way of points of order, you want to debate the Motion?
Thank you, hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Motion. I rise to oppose what has been presented to the House today. Much as I respect the Leader of Majority Party, I know that he is only discharging his duty as the Chair of that Committee. I know his heart and spirit may not be in what he has moved. If I may proceed, I am only judging because he is my neighbour.
Hon. Kajuju, you should not talk about the heart and spirit. Earlier today, we had several other businesses and meetings and the issue of the spirit came up. It has been stated that when it comes to matters of the spirit, including that of the Constitution, you need to go to some religious leader or to some people in Kitui – I do not know where exactly in Kitui – to tell you about the spirit. Therefore, let us avoid the "spirits" so that we can deal with the Motion. Do not refer to the spirit of hon. Duale.
Hon. Speaker, I stand guided. What I am saying is that as the Leader of Majority Party seconded the Motion, he clearly indicated – if I heard him right – that this was just the beginning, but they were in the process of a reconciliatory mode. This means this House is being called upon to engage in an exercise in futility. If the reconciliation process succeeds, these names will be brought back for approval for purposes of mending fences. If the parties are charting the way forward, in terms of how Members should behave, why can they not take their time to sort out those problems before bringing this Motion to the House?
I am a Member of the House Business Committee. One hon. (Dr.) Susan Musyoka is a very committed Member of the House Business Committee. Why is she being removed from the House Business Committee yet there is no accusation that has been levelled against her? Is it just because she is a woman? We are asking that any process that is being undertaken by whichever side of this House, it should take into account the commitment of a party in any process. Therefore, I submit that I am opposed to this Motion.
Leader of Majority Party, what is your point of order?
Hon. Speaker, hon. Kajuju has purported to have read my heart and spirit. I do not want to have problems at home. The only person who can read my heart, and who knows my spirit, is my dear wife. I want to confirm that fact to the House.
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Hon. Midiwo, Standing Order No.176, relating to discharge of Members from Committees does not oblige any debate. When they were discharged, I merely made a communication to the House because that is what I should have done.
Hon. Mwadeghu has proceeded correctly. He went to the Committee on Selection and gave these proposals, in keeping with our own Standing Orders, because those positions must be filled within 14 days. Therefore, hon. Mwadeghu is perfectly in order to give these names to the Committee on Selection for consideration by the House. There is nothing wrong about that. What hon. Mwadeghu has done is perfectly in order. Proceed, hon. Midiwo.
Hon. Speaker, I want my dear friend, hon. Kajuju, to relax. It is good to learn procedures because we are going through so many challenges. As to hon. Musyoka, if it may please the House, she requested the CORD Coalition to be replaced. It would be for her to protest. Her decision is none of any Member's business. She is not obliged to clarify to anybody.
Hon. Speaker, I always say that what is bedevilling CORD will, in the very near future, arrive on the other side. It is just a matter of time. We want both CORD and the other side, particularly TNA - because I do not see so much "war" in the URP--- We must be tolerant, both in CORD and TNA, so that we can move together, as a House.
Hon. Mbarire, let me just inform you that your day for the shoe to pinch is just around the corner. Trust me, because I know it. I do not want to say it here because it is coming. Therefore, I am only urging for tolerance. Lastly, if the same list had emanated from the Jubilee Coalition, CORD would have very little to say because the law does not allow. I am saying this in light of what is about to happen here, in terms of nomination of our representatives in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). We have gone through this before; there is precedence. Members should be advised using precedence.
This Motion is merely procedural. We are not doing it in bad faith but I want to plead with my Whip and my party that staying together makes more sense than being divided.
What is your point of order, hon. Onyonka?
On a point of order, hon. Speaker. I am not quite sure I understand what hon. Jakoyo Midiwo is saying. The issues that are outstanding pertaining to whether a Member should be removed from a Committees or not, some of us feel that it is inherently critical for this House to begin to understand that some of us vent and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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raise critical issues affecting our political parties and it is wrong for these political parties to punish us.
I will give you an example of myself. I have been removed from all my committees simply because I have been criticising my party and my party leader. I only sit on the Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations. I was a Member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, but I was removed. They keep telling me that I am in another Committee, which I have never received any correspondence on. As far as I am concerned, I am committee-less and it looks like I am also party-less! So, I object to this Motion. I completely refuse to be cowed. I will take positions which are critical because my voters are the ones who have told me to raise the issues that I have raised. Anybody trying to remove me from the Committee simply because I am taking a different position from my party is completely wrong.
Hon. Members, I appreciate that when the Motion is on the Floor of the House, it is for the entire House. However, sometimes, we also get informed by traditions. I am sure one of the common customs that we know of is the saying that it is the wearer of the shoe who knows where it pinches most. Hon. Opiyo Wandayi!
Hon. Speaker, obviously, I support the list. However, it is important that Members be honest with themselves. Hon. Richard Onyonka has misled the House. In addition to being a Member of the Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations, he is a Member of the Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library. I am well informed. If he chooses not to attend the meetings of a Committee, it is not anybody's fault. This list is perfectly in order. I support it as a matter of priority.
Let us hear the elderly man from Kitutu Chache North, hon. Jimmy Angwenyi Nuru.
Hon. Speaker, there must be a purpose and objective of bringing this list to this House. Otherwise, if there was no purpose for this House to take up this matter and deliberate upon it, there would be no point in bringing it to the House and wasting our time. We must promote and enhance democracy. Democracy involves differing opinions. I really pity these young men, who have joined that party, which penalizes them every time. Ukitupa mate, you are demoted; you are removed from a committee. You must be told what to say in public barazas. Like my nephew here, hon. Onyonka, a very The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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good young man, I advised him not to go there, but he went anyway. Now, they are messing him up.
The other person I advised not to go there is hon. Arama. He has faced it now. He should remember what I told him.
The next person, I understand, is going to be hon. Arati.
Hon. Angwenyi, do not shout that much!
Hon. Speaker, what is wrong is that we are being told that we cannot discuss and make a resolution upon this matter and yet it has come to this House. It should have been decided by that party alone. The purpose for it to be brought here is for all of us to make a resolution, for instance, guarding our people against being messed up simply because they have differing opinions.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Motion as presented here. I am convinced and, like hon. Angwenyi, he is right that when a matter is brought to the House, the Members should be able to ventilate and vote with their conscience on what they think is best for the House. However, I agree with what hon. Midiwo has said. This is mostly an administrative matter for internal coalition organization, re-allocating our Members to Committees. We are confident that any outstanding issues will be resolved within the next two or three weeks, under the able leadership and guidance of our House leadership. I hope that Members of the CORD Coalition will understand that there is a space for us to negotiate and figure out what needs to be done as we move forward. I beseech the Members and friends from the Jubilee side to lower the pressure. The stakes are not very high on this issue. We will sort it out. I personally have been proposed to serve on the House Business Committee. I am ready to serve there because for the last one year, I have been under-utilized.
Hon. Speaker, I appealed to your Office six months ago and, finally, what I appealed to your Office has been corrected. There was mis-communication and mis- understanding and for one year, I have been on only one Committee. There have been The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Members of CORD, if we will be honest, who have been in more than three Committees. This is what we are rectifying here. Please, allow us to fix these things and we move on. In the best interest of the nation, I end by supporting the Motion. I thank hon. Duale for moving this Motion. Let us move on.
Hon. Members, this Motion is before this House properly. I want to refresh your memory on Standing Order No.175 (3), which reads as follows:- "A Member shall not be a member of a Committee of the House, unless the nomination of such Member into the Committee is approved by the House". So, the Motion is properly before the House. But it is also fair to appreciate that in nominating Members, regard must be given to the composition of the House and relative strength of political parties. The only area that I would be concerned in, as the Speaker, is if the independents are left out. The rest of you, you play the game as you know how best. But I must protect the independents and the Standing Orders require of me to do that. They chose and were elected by their electorates as independents. Therefore, they have a right to belong to a Committee. If they are not, I will ensure that they are in Committees. With the rest of you from political parties, you can deal with yourselves as you understand political party games.
I am only required to protect the four independent Members. The rest of you can sort yourselves out as provided for in the Standing Orders. Let us hear from hon. Manson Nyamweya. Let us just deal with this Motion please.
Thank you, hon. Speaker.That is what I want to talk about. The rules are very clear and the Leader of Majority Party has given the names. Personally, I am not happy with ODM and when I decide to move, I will move and no one should complain. If the party decides to discipline me, it is right to do so as a party. We must respect parties and their structures. If you do not want, be a man or a woman and quit. That is all I ask everybody here. You cannot say you want to remain in ODM and disobey the rules. I have made a decision personally that, with time, I will move elsewhere. If the ODM decides to punish me, they have a right to. We cannot have both sides. Let us respect the rules of the House. We are in the National Assembly. Let us follow the rules the way they are.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I think hon. Midiwo challenged me and told me that I may be the next one in line. We are not doing this because I may be the next one; we are doing this because we are beginning to see political intolerance and party dictatorship that is beginning to grow in this country.
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I feel bad because hon. Mati was with me in the streets when we were fighting for a new Constitution. If we allow this to go on, it is going to get to a point where an hon. Member of the Opposition cannot even get a project done by a Government because if you are seen with the President commissioning a particular project in your constituency, you are called a mole. You are told you are not loyal to the party and then you are thrown out of a committee. I would hate the same to happen on my side. I am happy our side does not do it. You know very well where hon. Alfred Keter has been for the last one year and a half. He has been in every political rally in this country challenging our Government. He even attempted to stop Government initiated projects but we never chased him away. We tolerated him and even brought him on board, sat with him, talked, understood his concerns, listened to him and we counseled him. What dictatorship is this that we are now seeing in the CORD Coalition, a party that has refused to be tolerant? What saddens my heart is that the party leader of CORD is one man we know has fought very hard for democracy in this country but, as he grows older, he is becoming very intolerant.
Somebody needs to tell him that he must stay true to the things he fought for even within his party. I feel saddened to see one lady, hon. (Dr.) Susan Musyoka, for heavens' sake, a very humble lady; very committed to her party; a lady who is always there on matters that support women, now you are throwing her away from the House Business Committee (HBC). Is it right? We must say no to this dictatorship. Now I understand why hon. (Ms.) Shebesh ran to TNA. I am even surprised to hear hon. Manson Nyamwea, a man I respect so much, a man who told me he wants to be the next governor of Kisii---You cannot behave that way. You cannot stand by such values if you want to be a governor. You must be tolerant my brother. I want to tell the party that today; we may help you and kick out your colleagues. Tomorrow, you will go to fight for a project for your people in a Ministry and the following day, your whip will de-whip you. You were voted by your people to support them and to deliver. If that delivering means working with the Government, there is nothing wrong with that. That is the only thing that will make you get re-elected; not how loyal you were to a party that refuses to help you deliver to your people. It is only the Government that can deliver to you. So, hon. Members listen to us. Msijiweke kwa shimo tafadhali.
Order, hon. Mbarire, you cannot mix two languages. If you chose to speak in Swahili, then be it. Hon. Wamunyinyi.
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The issue of the discharge in Standing Order No.176 is spelt out and the speaker is functus officio with regard to that matter. So, hon. Mwadeghu is complying with the Standing Orders. Those positions must be filled within 14 days but remember, I have just read to you your Standing Order No. 175(3) that says it is the House. The point I am drawing your attention to is, perhaps, there is need for you to re- look at your Standing Orders because once the matter is for consideration by the entire House, you cannot now say: "Do not do it! Please allow this". Hon. Mwadeghu has complied with the Standing Orders in what he is doing but the House has to approve these nominations.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I rise to oppose this Motion. Why I am doing this is because I have had a practical experience. You remember hon. Speaker you chaired the Committee on Appointments when we were vetting the Cabinet Secretaries. You remember I was a member of that Committee. Now that the vetting of another Cabinet Secretary is coming, I have just learnt a few minutes ago through "kangaroo means" that I have been removed from the Committee on Appointments.
Therefore, I want to appeal to the other side of the House, our coalition has gone mad. Please, help us retain order in this House. I oppose this Motion, hon. Speaker.
Let us hear hon. (Prof.) Nyikal and then we must resolve this matter.
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Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, take a situation where you leave out the names or where a party which is in minority appoints a person to any place and you have a party which is opposed to that party in majority in the House. When you bring the matter to the House, that party can definitely overrule what the other party has done. It, therefore, becomes that in a situation where a party is in minority, then the party in majority will always be picking people for them. I think that is the principle that we should consider in this discussion. Thank you, hon. Speaker.
Hon. Members, earlier in the day, I drew your attention to the provisions of Article 122(2)(a). If you look at your Constitution, you will see what it provides; that the Speaker has no vote. Even in the event of a tie, the Question will be lost, even if the Speaker was of whatever opinion. So, hon. Members, because we must transact other business, this Motion is a matter that you can make a decision on, one way or the other, quickly.
Hon. Abass, hon. Simba, hon. Mirenga, listen to the Question.
Hon. Members, those who desire to stand to claim for a division, please, stand up. Do not walk around!
Hon. Members, you have the numbers. I direct that the Division Bell be rung for ten minutes.
Order Members! Order, Members! Resume your seats.
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Resume your seats! Draw the Bar.
Hon. Members, take your seats. Hon. Members, please, take your seats. Take your seats, hon. Members, including hon. Ekomwa! Take your seats, please.
Hon. Members, those of you who had logged in, please, unlog. Several of you still have your cards logged in. Hon. Maison Leshoomo, please, remove your card from the machine. Your card is showing No.329. Please, what is happening? She is not in the Chamber. Who was seated next to her? Can the technicians disable it?
If the card is not going to be removed, then I will ask the staff to walk to that place where it is; No. 339, go and physically remove it. Light it up, it must be somewhere at the back. Hon. Members, you now have 60 seconds to log in. Hon. Sumra, here it is never done like in Embakasi. You have 60 seconds to log in. Hon. Members, 60 seconds are over. You have another 60 seconds to vote now.
Hon. Members, you know the Question. If the card is not going to be removed, then I will ask the staff to come and walk to that place where it is; 339, to go and physically remove it. Light it up. It must be somewhere at the back. It is out. Hon. Members, you now have 60 seconds to log in. Hon. Sumra, here it is never done like in Embakasi. You have 60 seconds to log in. Hon. Members, 60 seconds are over. You have another 60 seconds to vote now.
Hon. Members, you know the question.
: Mr. Diriye Mohammed; Eng. Gumbo; Dr. Oginga; (Ms.) Kedogo; Prof. Nyikal; Messrs. Mirenga, Okoth, Keynan, Andayi, Wandayi; (Ms.) Mbalu, (Ms.) Ombaka; Messrs. Simba, F.K. Wanyonyi; (Ms.) F.M. Mutua, Messrs. Bunyasi, Mulu, Nyamweya, Muluvi, Aden, Onyura, Anami, Sumra, Mule, Nyenze, Wamunyinyi, Naicca, Odanga and Maanzo. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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: Messrs. Kinyanjui, Lati, Ole Kenta, Baiya, Oyoo; (Ms.) Katana; Messrs. Alfred Keter, Sambu; (Ms.) A.W. Ng'ang'a, (Ms.) Wahome; Messrs. Momanyi, Langat; (Ms.) Ngetich, (Ms.) Mbarire; Messrs. Geni, Nakuleu, Omulele, Iringo, Nanok, Gikaria, Bowen, Karithi, Losiakou, Wekesa, Moindi, Busienei, J.K. Chege, Ngare; (Ms.) Kajuju, Messrs. G.W. Omondi, Muchai, Theuri, Konchella; (Ms.) Kipchoim, (Ms.) Kiptui, Chea; (Ms.) Duri, Mr. Dukicha; Prof. Sambili, Messrs. Abass, Rop; (Eng.) Rege, Messrs. Ekomwa, Murgor; (Ms.) Wanyama, (Ms.) Teiya, Messrs. Angwenyi, Mutambu, Kihagi, Serut, Nakara, Nyaga, Limo, M'uthari; (Ms.) Emanikor, Kanini Kega, Mbiuki, Mwashetani, Ichung'wah, Njuguna, Moi, A.B. Duale, Aramat; (Ms.) Fathia, (Ms.) Mbugua; Mr. Cheboi, (Ms.) Ibren Messrs. Gaicuhie, Ngikor; (Ms.) Tobiko; Messrs. Gitau, Mwangi, Shehe; (Ms.) R.K. Nyamai, (Ms.) Shebesh; Mr. Letimalo; (Ms.) Muia; Mr. Onyonka, (Dr.) Pukose, (Ms.) Nyamunga; Messrs. Ndiritu, Arama, Isaack, (Eng.) Manga, Messrs. Onyango, Karani, Manoti; (Ms.) Muhia, Cheptumo and Chanzu.
Hon. Members, for clarity and as you know, our own Standing Orders are very clear. Once the House expresses itself in a manner like this, a similar Motion may not be re-introduced in the House for another six months.
However, hon. Members, it is only if the Motion is exactly as it was today. That does not mean that hon. Members who have been discharged from Committees are reinstated. They remain discharged from the Committees. So, hon. Members, it is absolutely important for you to understand that. Next Order.
Order, hon. Members! We are on the Motion shown as Business No. 12, being moved by the Leader of Majority Party.
What is your point of order, hon. Musimba?
Hon. Members, please, for those who are walking out, business has just begun. Real business has just begun. Allow hon. Musimba to be heard. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Hon. Speaker, I am rising on a point of order to state that the Motion No.12, as listed, is inconsistent with Sessional Paper No.14 where it reads "we are to approve" at the bottom. It notes the Sessional Paper No. 14 of 2014 on the increase of the Government of Kenya's external borrowing ceiling laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 18th November, 2014. It reads "Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(2) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, approves the increase of total indebtedness by the National Government, for the time being outstanding in respect of principal amount of money borrowed or credit obtained, fromUS$14 billion (Kenya shillings one trillion two hundred billion, that is, Kshs1.200 billion) to US$23 billion (Kenya shillings two trillion, Kshs.2,000 billion). This is grave and important to this nation. As such, there is a fundamental mistake in this Motion. When you read the body of the Report itself, the Sessional Paper on the Annexure requests the House to increase that- in paragraph 12. The National Assembly is requested to consider and approve the increase of total indebtedness for the time being, outstanding in respect of the principal amount of money borrowed from US$14 billion to US$28 billion. Therefore, the Motion as laid down on the Order Paper and that which exists on the Paper Laid as Sessional Paper No. 14 and the deliberations by the Committee are completely inconsistent. Thus, I am calling upon the Mover to invoke our Standing Order 51(1) and withdraw it so as to amend it and present it again on the Floor of the House, at an appropriate time.
Hon. Musimba, I know you are not a very regular contributor here. This is a Motion and you are at liberty to even propose an amendment to the figures to be in accordance with what you are saying; as provisions of a Sessional Paper. So, the Motion has not been moved. Allow it to be moved, seconded and then you can make your assertions.
Hon. Members, no debates. I rule that the Motion be moved first.
The Government or the National Treasury is proposing to review the external debt ceiling through a notice of Motion in the National Assembly which I have done in accordance with the PFM Act, Section 50(2). In accordance with the provision of that The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Act, the following information was to be available to the National Assembly for consideration and approval. What are these?
On 11th January, 2013, this House raised the ceiling for external debts from US$10 billion equivalent of Kshs800,000 billion and set it at US$14 billion equivalent of Kshs.1,200 billion.
As of 30th September, 2014, the Government of Kenya's total disbursed outstanding national external debt stock stood at Kshs1,045 billion against the set statutory ceiling of then, which was at Kshs1,200 billion as approved by this House on 11th January, 2013. If you look at those figures, that leaves only Kshs.155 billion. Hon. Speaker, that is the background of what we are doing today and it is very important information. What are the justifications? What justification does the National Treasury and the Executive give to the country and to Parliament for raising the debt ceiling? One, the current ceiling was set when the dollar exchange rate was US$1 to Kshs.86 but as of today, the exchange rate is at US$1 to Kshs.89.
No, Kshs. 90 is according to the streets. I am quoting the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) foreign exchange rate. It keeps on changing and I am sure before the end of the day, before this House rises, the exchange rate will change. It is not static. I am sure it was Kshs.89 when we did this document and I am sure it is at Kshs.90 but for record purposes, when this Parliament was setting the ceiling, the exchange rate was at Kshs.86 to US$1 and now it is between Kshs.89 to Kshs90. Two, in the second Medium Term Plan of this Government, 2013/2017, the Government is involved in massive financing to meet the cost of huge infrastructure projects for development. These include the implementation of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) which will externally - in a big percentage - be funded from external sources. It will also include the funding of the activities of the LAPSSET project, the pipeline, the railway, the port and the road. I am happy that for the first time in the history of Kenya, that project passes through our constituencies - Garissa Township and Mwingi Central. The 10,000 kilometer of road that is going to be done through the annuity programme which, if you allow me--- Since Independence, we have only done 14,000 kilometers of tarmac road, with three successive Governments. Under this programme, 10,000 kilometers of tarmac road will be done and distributed equitably, including the ones which were there before. The Vice-Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing--- Finally, it will include the over 5,000 megawatts in the energy sector and the one million irrigation projects among many other projects. This is to say that those projects will be financed through external borrowing. The National Treasury, on behalf of the Government, sets to tap or increase the recently issued Sovereign Bonds for an amount not exceeding US$750 million, equivalent to Kshs.67 billion to finance the ongoing development projects. Further, the disbursement of the SGR loans from the Exim Bank and other external financiers is expected to accelerate the economic conditions and distribution in our country. So once that project is at its implementation stage, the condition is that we would have saved the remaining balance from the ceiling we gave to Government last year 11th January; the headroom is only Kshs155 billion. So, for those external financial institutions to support The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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this, the National Treasury felt that we must seek this approval to increase the debt ceiling. Hon. Speaker, the Government, through the National Treasury, is cognizant of Vision 2030 and it has committed itself to transforming Kenya into a middle income economy by 2030. To realize that vision or that goal, it means that, among others, the country must accelerate our economic growth rate to around 10 per cent annually and also sustain that for a long period. To achieve and sustain such growth rates requires massive investment in infrastructure, ports, roads and railways. For all that to happen, those massive investments in infrastructure and external assistance is needed in areas of energy, roads, ports, railways, water, among others.
Hon. Speaker, it is Parliament's role, under Article 95 of the Constitution, to do oversight, even on debt ceiling. In giving approval; if Parliament agrees, issues regarding utilization, accountability and transparency of the proceeds from external loans and grants must receive serious attention by the Government. I am sure hon. Members of the Public Accounts and Investments Committees, Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade and other Parliamentary Committees must make sure that utilization, accountability and transparency of the proceeds from that external borrowing; in terms of loans and grants, must receive serious oversight attention.
Hon. Speaker, the PFM Act, 2012, that this House passed provides elaborate provisions in making sure that those elements of transparency and accountability and utilization in terms of management of our resources are undertaken. The House should know that the National Treasury is finalizing the PFM regulations, which propose, among others, to set the external debt ceiling – that is if the House agrees when the regulations are tabled for debate. At present, the value of 50 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is also a convergence criteria used by all the East African Community member States.
The National Treasury has also carried out an analysis of the impact of the external loan disbursement on the public debt portfolio vis-a-vis an analysis that was done in terms of the external debt and what our public debt portfolio is by the end of December, 2014. A number of scenarios were formulated; which I do not want to go into because they were given to the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade. Therefore, I am sure the Chair and his Committee must have been taken through that. On scenario one and two, the rest of the documents have been tabled before Parliament. I am sure the Committee went through them and used them to table a report on the need to raise the debt ceiling, while awaiting the National Treasury to finalize the PFM regulations. Those are the trends in Kenya's debt portfolio and its sustainability. That was also explained to the Committee; the regional comparable indexes on how Kenya is fairing within East Africa, Africa and the global market. Therefore, all this has been done and I do not want to dwell on that. Finally, I want to confirm that I have moved the Motion in an amended form to help my good friend, the independent Member of Parliament from Kibwezi. The Motion on the Order Paper is different from the one that I have moved because this is in an amended form. I am sure the Speaker will also put the Question in an amended form. Hon. Speaker, I ask my colleague, hon. Katoo ole Metito to second. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Let us hear from hon. Katoo ole Metito.
Hon. Speaker, I stand to second this very important Motion. The Mover has ably given the justification for the raising of the ceiling. I want to second the Motion by also trying to put some points across on its justification. This is a noble idea and it is doable. From the outset, Kenya's overall net public debt to the GDP ratio has declined over the last two years as a result of prudent financial policy and a stable macro- economic environment. This is based on the report by the IMF and the World Bank that says that, at the end of the year 2012, that ratio stood at 43 per cent down from the 48 per cent at the end of 2011. This is the comparison being given across the region in countries like Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, with the highest in that comparison being Ghana at 53.1 per cent. Therefore, in the overall, the public debt is almost evenly split between both the domestic and the external creditors. It is also good to know that the external debt sources remain to be the multi-lateral and bilateral partners. Some of those multilaterals are the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association. Their concerns are on project lending. Others are the World Bank, the IMF, the European Investment Bank and the African Development Bank. The IMF mostly deals with policy based lending to do with Budget support. These are areas that we are talking about in terms of where to get external borrowing. The leading bilateral lenders are mostly Japan, France and China. Therefore, it is also good to note that most of our external debt remains on concessional terms although the commercial component has also increased of late. From 2011/2012, the shares of both multilateral and bilateral creditors or the credit sources have been on the decline. I still want to believe that this is justified. It is a cost that we can afford as a country. It is also worth noting that Kenya has not benefitted from any debt relief initiative. This is to say that we have been able to service our debt. This is not because we have received any debt relief initiative, but it is because of the sound fiscal management of the economy which we encourage the National Treasury to continue doing. It is also worth noting that for the first time, Kenya has received a rating of a B+ (plus) with a stable outlook. This should enable the country to negotiate for a favourable rate on external borrowing. That good score is also another element that can encourage us to go forward or upward on external debt. If you look at the IMF and the World Bank report of the last debt sustainability analysis, which was published in December, 2011, it says that the Kenya debt outlook has strengthened. We have been having some weak projected economic growth. All the time, we project having a double digit economic growth rate and we have not achieved it. However, despite all that, all debt indicators have improved as a result of the lower fiscal and more favourable exchange rate development. Therefore, if that trend continuous, I believe that this Motion is tenable and doable.
Hon. Speaker, if you look at Kenya's risk over external debt analysis, the distress remains low while the overall public sector debt dynamic continues to be sustainable. So, with the current policies that the National Treasury has put in place; and with the oversight role of this House in terms of accountability and transparency; there is no cause The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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for alarm if this Motion goes through. If you look, again with the baseline scenario of the entire distress test, when you want to take a loan, you must do a risk analysis. But Kenya's external debt burden indicators do not breach any of the relevant policy dependent thresholds. It is favourable. With the recent classification by the World Bank of Kenya as a medium transformer in terms of the quality of the policies and institutions, I believe that is another indicator that can give this country some good rating to borrow externally.
In conclusion, proper investment for the borrowed funds is highly recommended to ensure that the country's debt rating and rate of return on investment remains on the positive as this promotes the foreign exchange flows that will mitigate any currency crisis should there be any. Therefore, both equitable use, across the country, of this money being borrowed and prudent management, accountability and proper oversight by this House is a must. It is also good to note that what this Motion calls for is the approval of the increment of the ceiling just for planning purposes. The nitty gritty of the loans that are going to be sourced externally will still remain in the scrutiny of this National Assembly. Therefore, it is just for planning purposes. Whatever will be borrowed will be approved by this House.
Hon. Members, those who are trooping out, I wish to propose the Question.
Hon. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to raise my point of order at this stage.
You are raising a point of order and not a contribution?
Hon. Speaker, Article 3 of the Constitution speaks to the fact that every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend the Constitution. Article 259 speaks to the fact that this Constitution needs to be interpreted in a manner that promotes its purposes, values and principles. Therefore, where am I heading to?
Hon. Speaker, this is a serious decision affecting the finances of this country. Article 201 of the Constitution that I have just read obligates all State organs, Treasury and the National Assembly which are involved in making decisions as to whether we need to increase the debt ceiling via a sessional paper, to extensively consult the people of Kenya. There must be public participation because if you go through that Article, you The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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will realize that one of the requirements is that both the benefits and burden of taxation or debt should be shared equitably between the current generation and the future generation.
Hon. Speaker, I listened to the Leader of Majority Party moving this Motion and also the Chief Whip who is a very good friend of mine and is always very solid in his arguments. I expected to hear an element of public participation. That is because Article 6 divides this country into 47 counties and this is a major matter that we cannot just determine without even having a system of consulting with the counties. This is because any decision that we make as a country or as a Parliament to increase the debt ceiling and the level of debts in this country is going to directly affected the finances that will subsequently go to our counties and also in the running of the national Government.
Hon. Speaker, therefore, my point of order is that I feel in the absence of a clear explanation as to whether there was public participation in discussing the Sessional Paper No.14 of 2014, it would be unconstitutional for this Assembly to proceed with this Motion thus denying the Kenyan public an input that is now currently entrenched in our Constitution.
Hon. Speaker, I beg for your ruling.
This is a simple matter for me, at least. Now, I do not require to be assisted on this one. The Sessional Paper has not originated from the National Assembly. The Sessional Paper originates from the Executive. We are not discussing that Sessional Paper and, therefore, the requirement for public participation in Article 201 that the hon. John Mbadi has alluded to is not a requirement of the National Assembly. It does not address us. When debate on the Sessional Paper happens, the hon. John Mbadi will be at liberty to challenge it on the basis that there was no public participation in its development and, therefore, propose an objection to it.
I, therefore, rule that the point raised by the hon. John Mbadi is unnecessary and debate on this Motion proceeds.
I rise to support this Motion on the following grounds: One, the Jubilee Government is committed to move this country to a middle income status if not a first level status income. You cannot achieve that level of development unless you ensure there is peace, food security, proper infrastructure, adequate and skillful human capital and land. I know that we do have plenty of land in this country. We must acquire the other four factors and we can only acquire them by investing funds in those factors. For example, for us to have peace, we need to beef up our security agencies. For us to have food security, we need to do some irrigation projects so that our country is food secure. For us to have proper infrastructure like the one which was approved by this House; that there should be 20 kilometres of tarmac road in each constituency in the term of this Parliament, we need to invest. We can only invest in that if we acquire and mobilise resources and we can mobilise resources partly by taxation or by indebtedness. By increasing the ceiling of our indebtedness, we are not saying that we are going to get the money tomorrow. No, we are saying let us allow our Government and our legislature some leeway so that when there is need they can go out there and mobilise resources to achieve these goals that I have just stated.
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raise. So, this House cannot shy away from its responsibility to participate in the development of this country. I respect my student, hon. Mbadi. He seems to have read more than I had done when I was teaching him. He is saying that there has not been public participation. Ministries have sought this information and they have developed this Sessional Paper over a period of one year. They have sought participation from everywhere. It is incumbent upon us to do our work of either approving or not approving. I am sure that if we really want our country to develop and raise that figure to go towards the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) - it is good we are not going on recess until we hear the verdict on CDF from the courts tomorrow. We want to know whether they are against us or for us. We can only raise the CDF, create infrastructure and acquire food security by raising our debt ceiling. The Government can come to us to approve or not approve that mobilisation of resources whenever there is need. With those few remarks, I beg to support.
Thank you very much, hon. Speaker. The matter before us today is one that is of great importance to this nation of Kenya. It is one in which, as provided for under the law, this House is being asked to allow or not allow the debt ceiling of the Government to be increased. From the outset, I want to say that the concept of debt ceiling is a signal for foreign investors of a given country to show how dedicated or disciplined that country is in terms of managing its fiscal policy. There are quite a number of countries in this world that use debt ceiling. They are about seven; namely, the United States of America (USA), Denmark, Malaysia, Kenya, Poland and Namibia being some of them. There are good reasons for putting this debt ceiling.
Let us come home and analyse the Sessional Paper No.14 which has been given to us, hon. Speaker. I do respect your earlier ruling very much on the issue of constitutionality which was raised by hon. Mbadi. I agree that whilst it might not have been the work of the Treasury to seek public participation, I feel that under Article 201 of the Constitution, just like when Treasury presents to us the Budget Estimates, this House or the Committees of this House subjects the same to public scrutiny. For that reason, I am not sure whether the ruling you made earlier was that Treasury is not involved in the process of public participation. Under prudent financial management, as per the Constitution, the Committees in this House should have subjected the same to public scrutiny. This Sessional Paper asks us to raise the foreign debt ceiling from the current Kshs1.2 trillion which has already been utilised to the extent of Kshs1.045 trillion, in addition to a domestic debt of Kshs1.26 trillion which has also been incurred by this country. I want to make a fundamental correction to the conclusions by the Committee and on this Sessional Paper. It is misleading to say that, that is 46 per cent of our current Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is, indeed, 49 per cent of our GDP. So, on this Sessional Paper as it is, the Committee's resolution is itself misleading Kenyans to say the debt ceiling is 46 per cent. I wonder whether that was deliberately done just to show that we are still in compliance with the regional requirement of being below 50 per cent. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Lately in September, Kenya underwent what is called a rebasing of the economy. Our economy was in September raised overnight by 25 per cent from Kshss3.8 trillion GDP to Kshs4.75 GDP. For that reason, there is that feeling of saying that we are worth more and now we can therefore borrow more. The truth of the matter is that the rebasing is just a paper richness and not one that is, indeed, material richness.
Hon. Speaker, the other question I want to raise is that: Why are we being asked to raise this debt to Kshs2.5 trillion when both scenarios given to us indicate that all that Treasury needs is actually different? Scenario one shows that it is Kshs8 billion more that is needed while scenario two indicates it is Kshs30 billion more that is needed. Actually, Kshs1.23 trillion should be adequate to meet the requirements that are needed by Treasury right now. Why are they asking for Kshs2.5 trillion? The other thing is that the total requirement for the development plan which has been listed here, which includes the energy sector, the railway, the Lamu Port and South Sudan Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET) project and the generation of 5,000 megawatts of power, is Kshs5.72 trillion. We are being asked to raise the debt ceiling to Kshs2.5 trillion, yet the requirement is Kshs5.7 trillion. The obvious thing that is going to happen is that in a very short time, Treasury will come back to us and say they need an additional Kshs2.5 trillion debt ceiling. We have to be very careful. The Committee admits in its own Report under the Committee's observation No.20 (7) that: "Indeed, in so raising the ceiling, there is a huge risk of inflation shooting off the roof." The Committee itself is admitting that, indeed, this is a risk that is there and we have to be very careful. This Parliament has experts in its Parliamentary Budget Office. These experts are the alternative that gives a health- check on our economy. They have said to us even in the public media that, indeed, this is not the right thing to do.
I am talking of the experts in our own Parliamentary Budget Office who are the same experts who support the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade. They have warned about the increase of debts, which is about 49 per cent of our economy. The ceiling is supposed to show Kenya as a country that respects or has a dependable public fiscal policy management. With all these in mind and knowing that the public of Kenya has not had the opportunity to input in this very important matter which is going to mean that debt is going to be carried very many generations downwards, it will be very difficult for me to support this particular Report. I wish to urge my colleagues not to support it. We should leave the ceiling as it is now or in the very least, if anything is to be done, only amend to allow that Kshs.30 billion more which is what is required by Treasury right now for it to achieve what they want to do.
Hon. Speaker, we cannot pass more debts than we already have and burden the younger generations. For that reason, I stand to oppose this particular request. I thank you.
Hon. Langat, the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade.
Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to shed some light on this Motion. My Committee has engaged the Treasury on this matter. What we are doing pursuant to Public Finance Management Act, Clause 52, is that this House is supposed to do two things; one is to approve the total limits of the national debt and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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number two is to approve the individual loans which the Government will be seeking from time to time. This is where now the nitty-gritties will be checked by the House to confirm whether it is really in the best interest of Kenya.
We are in the first stage which is increasing the total level of indebtedness. The last time we did this was somewhere in 2013, I think it was in the wee hours of the last Parliament in which we increased from Kshs800billion to Kshs1.2 trillion. That is where we are now. It is very important for the House to note that for us to be able to develop faster than we would otherwise do, that borrowing is very critical and important because this House can choose two things; to allow that we borrow and develop the infrastructure that has been highlighted now or we adopt a risk averse situation which I see my good colleagues from the Minority want to adopt. This is where we do not borrow but wait for 30 years to save and, thereafter, develop the infrastructure.
These are the choices this House should make. Even companies borrow and invest. The critical question which I expect my good colleagues, and I am shocked that my good colleague from Balambala Constituency has actually run away from the promise that he gave me when I met him personally--- He promised that he would support this Motion in the House but I am shocked at the way he is still arguing even after convincing him several times.
Hon. Members, if somebody says something that you do not agree with, there is nothing out of order. So, just hold your horses and relax.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I gave him all the time while he was arguing about GDP which I had already explained to him earlier on. The best GDP is the updated one because it has taken care of the current economic activities which previously The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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were not being taken care of. So, I had already explained to him and I do not know why he keeps making these mistakes. Having said that, it is important to mention other huge infrastructure like the aviation industry. We want to make Kenya first class in terms of our airports so that we attract tourists. We need huge resources to fund the energy and security sectors. Therefore, my colleagues, I want you to accept the fact that we need this infrastructure now as we continue paying for the next 30 years. What are envisaged concessional loans? In fact, we would encourage the Government and the Treasury to source for more external loans. Some concessional loans are charging 0.6 per cent as opposed to domestic loans which cost up to 12 or13per cent and they crowd the market.
Hon. Speaker, having said that, the ability to pay is measured by the relationship between the debts as they are now and the Gross Domestic Product. Whether my friend says it is 49 per cent or 46 per cent, I want to say that according to the World Bank parameters, all countries which fall not more than 74 per cent of the GDP are still within the sustainable debts level. This House may want to know the best economies in this world. I want to challenge them to read. Japan is one of the biggest economies in terms of the GDP. You will be surprised that the debt to GDP ratio is 226 per cent or 227 per cent. That is Japan; the economic giant.The United States of America (USA) which is the superpower has a debt GDP ratio of 101 per cent.
The question that we need to be asking is: Are we borrowing to invest in development projects? The answer as listed in the Report is in the Medium Term Two development projects. There are projects which are being planned and the figures allocated are general figures for planning. They are not the exact figures. What we need to be doing is to give this Government the opportunity to plan; to be able to go outside there and negotiate for loans. They should not go and negotiate, then tell the donors that they must consult Parliament for approval. It is very important that we give them that leeway. We should not micromanage. If we were to go by what one of our colleagues here was saying, that we need to approve and give them Kshs30 billion and then tomorrow they come, then that is micromanaging. However, we have another opportunity to approve the individual loans. At that stage you can refuse given the terms. Let us give them time to go to the market, look for the best and bring it to us. On the issue of the public participation which has been raised on a point of order, I think it is good to read the Constitution in totality. The Constitution says that sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and can be exercised directly through a referendum - which I think my colleague was implying - or through their democratically elected representatives. You have been elected to come and represent your people. You can oppose here or say yes, but if even in increasing the debt limit you must go back and ask the public again whether we should do so, I think we are bothering the public which has given us the vote. Let the public work. They have sent us here to represent them and I believe we mean very well. When we do budgets, we do public participation. That is where the details of the loans and how funding will be done are discussed. If the public approves a project, then we finance it. We must support our Government to deliver the Vision 2030. We must The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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have a country with first class infrastructure. Our cost of doing business must come down through reduction of energy costs. I need not say more as I can see my colleagues are now fairly convinced that we need to allow this ceiling for the reasons that I have indicated. I strongly support. I urge Members to support it. For those of us who are in my Committee, the questions have been raised and are answered. I support.
Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me the chance to make my contributions to this Motion. You are aware that I had proposed an amendment to this Motion and it went to the Budget and Appropriations Committee. I want to report that when we went to the Budget and Appropriations Committee it, in a democratic way, declined the amendment and I stand by that position. However, that does not mean that I changed my position in terms of my opinion to this Paper. I am a student of economics and there are some basic facts I want to put forward. The first fact is that when you borrow and you use the money to do development projects, that borrowing is good. This is because you generate more income, you pay your loan and you remain with some which makes your economy to grow. At the same time we need to know that for you to borrow, it means that your own income is not enough to meet your needs. Therefore, you borrow to meet that deficit. That is why every year we talk about budget deficits because whatever we are generating as a country is not enough to undertake our development activities. That is why from that point of view, I would say that the intentions are very good in terms of why we want to borrow. However, looking at this Paper it is a bit worrying and that is why I was proposing an amendment. If you go to the Committee Report from page two, the Committee gives a brief of what was presented to the Committee by our own Parliamentary Budget Office. This is an office where the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), of which you are Chairman, has invested a lot of money to get experts to support Members of Parliament analyse financial matters and make conclusions and important observations. They should guide the Committee to make final decisions. Looking at this good office of ours which has been doing a very good job as said, they are not opposed to additional borrowing or increasing this ceiling. However, considering the request for additional borrowing or ceiling, and looking at what we are calling the low observation capacity of development expenditure, they are saying that it would be unfair. It would not be good for Kenyans to borrow more before we address how we use the funds that we borrow to undertake our development. What does that mean? My colleague, hon. Lang at, the Chairman of this Committee is saying that they want to borrow about Kshs5 trillion to undertake very important projects in this country which are going to be very beneficial to all areas, including Kitui where I come from. However, the question is: If you borrow and you do not use the money, we will still be where we are but we will have tied our necks and we will be supposed to pay that money. The other point which is coming out is that when we are being requested to raise this ceiling to Kshs2.5 trillion, it is like what we do with our credit cards when we go to a bank. The bank will always sweet talk you into having a credit card worth Kshs1 million. I know in your position they might even be talking to you to get a credit card worth Kshs3 million. Personally, I would be having one of Kshs100,000. What happens? The The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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more opportunity you have to borrow, given that free cheque, the more the appetite to borrow. Therefore when you give Treasury this kind of free hand to borrow up to Kshs2.5 trillion, you are telling Treasury that you can borrow as much as you want. Therefore, it becomes an easier option to generate income for this country. If you read this Report and I want to quote page 6 on what our own Budget Office is saying, Section (5) says: "Borrowing needs not to be a panacea in the long run. There is need to look into the---- to a balanced budget." That means that at the end of the day, you might borrow but you must bear in mind that one day you will be expected to pay back this money. As a student of economics, there is something called intergenerational model in terms of public analysis when you must think about the future generations. The money we are borrowing today if it is payable in 30 years, most likely some of us in this House will have proceeded to the other world. Our children or our grandchildren will now be the people who will be living and they will be expected to pay this money. So as we borrow, we need to think seriously about how we are going to pay back this money. That is why our Budget Office is saying that there is need to carry out a new debt sustainability analysis. This is because, as we move forward, we ought to be sure of how we are going to pay this debt. That is why we are saying we know this is a request for the ceiling. However, we are sure after we improve this figure from Kshs1.2 trillion to Kshs2.5 trillion, the Government is going to borrow more money. The question I am asking myself is: They need Kshs5 trillion and we are only increasing this figure by Kshs1.2 trillion.
How are they going to raise the rest of the money because that is not mentioned anywhere here? It could have been prudent to raise this figure to Kshs.1.8 trillion. If they need the ceiling to be improved, they will come to us; we do the same. I have my own doubts. Early this year, this House authorized Treasury to do the Eurobond. One of the serious arguments which came to this House was that, by raising that Kshs.170 billion, interest rates in this country were to go down. Getting that money to this country was supposed to improve money supply which would have actually made our interest rates to be low. What has happened? As the Budget and Appropriations Committee, we have a document which says that when this money came to this country, it was used to pay debts which were incurred earlier. As a country, we are borrowing money to pay debts. Will this result to economic development which we are talking about? The answer is no. With that kind of experience from Treasury, I do not know how as a House, we can to trust Treasury 100 per cent. We need to have the benefit of the doubt. As we do this, we will not put our future generations into serious debt. I would hate a situation where, by the time my grandchild is being born, already that child is indebted to a tune of Kshs.10 million. That is why we are saying; we must oppose this thing and be serious with what we are saying. The other thing I want us to talk about is what is called signaling. If any investor comes to this country and sees that we are so much indebted as a country, the clear picture or the signal they get is that within a very short time, taxes will go up because debts must be paid. So, if I am investing in a country where taxes will go up, I am likely to be very cautious. If taxes go up, the demand for your product is likely to be affected The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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and you are not likely to make profits. We also need to be careful because we might be saying 'let us just increase' without caring about those people who want to invest in Kenya and are foreigners. For them to do that we have to send the right signals. I am not opposed to getting more money, but I am not sure the money we want to borrow as a country will be put into the productive sector. If I am assured 100 per cent, I will support this but as I stand here to contribute, I have my doubts. In conclusion, there are other areas you can generate money from or go to public- private partnerships to generate resources. There are annuity programmes where you raise money locally. We also have Project Bonds where we can raise money locally through bonds and do the same projects. The last one which is very important is; corruption is an issue in this country. I am not very sure if the money we are going to borrow is not going to go into individual pockets instead of helping Kenyans. Based on those points, I want to say that I oppose and I would have been happier, if my amendment which proposed Kshs 1.8 trillion would have been accepted. Even though I lost, I now agree with hon. Abdikadir who says we should have only increased to Kshss1.23 trillion.
Let us hear from the Chairperson of Budget and Appropriations Committee, hon. Mutava Musyimi.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I stand to strongly support this Motion. I also wish to say for the record that an amendment proposed by hon. Member for Kitui Central, which was committed to my Committee by yourself, hon. Speaker was dealt with. We sat yesterday and spent sufficient time discussing that amendment. The amendment sought to bring down the proposed ceiling from Kshs 2.5 trillion to Kshs 1.8 trillion. Hon. Speaker, in that Committee, we are honoured to have the hon. Member for Balambala and the hon. Member for Suba who have spoken against this Motion or rather I can read their hearts. We were constrained to disagree with the proposed amendment. Earlier on, we had the privileged opportunity of meeting with Treasury on this matter. We asked questions that we wanted to ask as the Budget and Appropriations Committee. Where would this money go and how shall it be used? Shall we borrow to consume, waste and indulge ourselves as a people or shall we borrow to invest for the future generations to come? We were assured that the latter will be the case. In any case, in the new Constitution, our role as the National Assembly and especially the Committee I am honoured to Chair, we play a role to make sure that the programmes of Government; of all spending agencies; including this National Assembly, are approved by us. We are right at the heart of the budget-making process. There is no programme that is going to be approved by anybody else other than ourselves.
Hon. Speaker, as a Committee, we met the Treasury and discussed this matter. Knowing our mandate as the Budget and Appropriations Committee, with respect to the Budget-making process - there are other works done by other Committees of this House to monitor the programmes of Government - we were constrained to decline the proposed amendment. If I may perhaps say a little more; if you take the Standard Gauge Railway, the last time anybody met in a Parliament to discuss a railway line in Kenya was in the 19th Century in the House of Commons. That debate is chronicled rather well in a book titled " Lunatic Express", which I believe many of us have read. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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I asked myself when and how we got into a situation where 1,000 able-bodied young people can stand a whole day hoping to get just one slot. We have a problem. Unless we think big and become bold enough in terms of looking for cheaper money and retiring expensive loans so that we do not consume but produce, we will be passing a very difficult country to future generations.
Hon. Speaker, it is crucial that, as we borrow to invest in serious projects, we watch corruption. It would be very sad to borrow money and then engage in corruption with it. I plead with my colleagues in the various Committees that we do our job of monitoring Government programmes. I would also like to plead to the agencies that have been created by the Constitution and the laws that we make here to ensure that monies voted for their programmes are expended properly. Let us do our job to ensure that we do not borrow out of mere temptation and hurt ourselves in the long run.
We must learn to be big and small at the same time. We must do the big projects but we must also do the small projects. That is why this House believes in the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF). We know that there is a ruling to be done. As we implement mega projects of the highways, the Standard Gauge Railway and the airports, we should ensure that polytechnics and primary schools are developed and water wells are functioning. We must be big and small at the same time. Money should reach our people out there through the CDF and the county governments. Hon. Speaker, I stand very strongly, on behalf of the Budget and Appropriations Committee and on my own behalf, to support this Motion and plead with hon. Members to ensure that the ceilings that we set are not merely based on temptation by the Executive to borrow money. We have a role to play. Let us use our capacity in the Committees to monitor Government programmes to ensure that money is well spent. We were very pleased earlier this week when you ruled that the Report of the Controller of Budget should be reviewed by the various Departmental Committees of this House, whose views and recommendations should eventually be brought to the Budget and Appropriations Committee for tabling and debate by this House.
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money and money that we borrow. Let us think about 10 or 20 years from now. I have been privileged to run two institutions before I came to this House. The institutions that I ran – which were church institutions – used to borrow heavily. However, we borrowed to invest, and not to consume. I am proud to say that the last institution that I headed, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), borrowed and invested very well during my tenure at its helm. We completely changed the balance sheet of that institution for the good of future generations.
Therefore, we should not be afraid of borrowing, especially if the money is cheap. What should worry us is if we borrow to indulge ourselves or borrow to line our pockets – something which we should not allow to happen.
Thank you, hon. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this Motion. As I support the Motion, the only question I would like to ask is whether we should look at the gains that the common mwananchi is going to get from an increased debt ceiling.
The Mover of the Motion, hon. A.B. Duale, made it very clear that the oversight role that Parliament plays is very important. One of the core functions of this House is to oversee Government programmes. The roles that the various Departmental Committees are going to play, together with the Budget and Appropriations Committee, will ensure that the common mwananchi gains a lot in terms of economic development, even at the very low levels.
The Mover alluded to the development projects that are going to be implemented. As a Member of the Jubilee Coalition, I know that there are three core issues that are contained in our manifesto. The first one is security, the second one is food security and the third one is infrastructure. These three are the most fundamental issues contained in the Jubilee manifesto. I totally agree that improvement of our transport infrastructure through implementation of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and LAPSSET projects as well as tarmacking of 10,000 kilometres of road will go a long way in transforming this country's economy.
Recently, I visited a certain upcountry area. I saw how farm produce in that area is wasted because of bad roads. Dairy farmers cannot take their milk to the buyers just because of bad roads. If we can actualise the 10,000 kilometre road programme within the next three financial years, the common mwananchi, who is a peasant milk farmer, will be able to take his produce to the market without necessarily having to go through a middleman, who exploits the farmer. Some of those areas, which are more of semi-arid, have the potential to produce. We are going to spend some of the money to generate more energy that will be used to facilitate irrigation and reduce the cost of production. How will the common mwananchi benefit? I believe that the common mwananchi at the local level will be able to increase his production output and eventually his income.
As hon. Duale put it, proper infrastructure will reduce the common man's production in terms of maintenance of vehicles and motorbikes. How will that help? If we have a proper road infrastructure in place, the Government will not have to spend so much money on repairs. Will a good road infrastructure enhance devolution? I believe The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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that it will. It has been said that a good road infrastructure will reduce the cost of devolution.
Increased borrowing will enable us to put in place a good road infrastructure, which in turn will aid development and bring more money to the country. This means more money will be available to us as a result of better roads that will be done by the national Government and the county governments.
Hon. Speaker, it has been alluded that a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) debt analysis gave Kenya a positive bill of health. The fact that we have never been given any debt relief shows that this country has grown significantly. We were recently moved to a middle income economy, which is a very good indication. Investors will always have a motive for coming to invest in this country, given that we have an improved road infrastructure and a good working environment. Hon. Speaker, the aspect of external borrowing will enhance local borrowing and thus reduce the interest rates. Most of the Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) in this country have improved so much. This only shows that the borrowing by the Government will come down and interest rates, at the local level, will reduce. This will enable the Government to actualise Vision 2030 through the economic growth rate, which will have increased. Basically, what we need to look at, and I am sure this is the issue with most of the Members who are opposing this, is whether we should borrow for purposes of wastage or for growth. If this House can do its rightful work of oversight, this can happen. This House, through its respective Committees, should do that effectively. As Members of the Implementation Committee, we had a meeting this morning and this is one of the issues that we are discussing. We want to ask the Government to make a commitment, as it has made to the Budget and Appropriations Committee, that it is not going to borrow for wastage, but it is going to borrow for development. Our Committee will be making a follow up just to make sure that the commitment that is given by the Executive is undertaken. We should not just sit back as a Committee. As we were discussing this issue this morning, our Committee will make sure that this House does its work . When the Executive gives a commitment, that commitment is actualized. With those few remarks, I support.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I appreciate this opportunity. I rise to support this Motion, which is very important for our county. To start with, there is no country in the world that can grow without taking some borrowing and some external funding from some sources. External borrowing is not new in this world. In fact, the first Bonds were floated in 1693 to fund things as ridiculous as war. That was Britain funding the war with France. Even things like war, which are not productive in nature, have been funded through external borrowing. External borrowing has been used by countries that are committed to growth and for strategic reasons to finance their budgets. In1917 during the First World War, there were war Bonds in the United States of America. The same thing happened in 1945. However, if we look at what the Treasury is asking to do with this money, these are the kinds of things that we need to borrow for, namely, capital expenditure, the Standard Gauge Railway and LAPSSET. Unless you do not want us to grow or you want to stifle development in our The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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country; you would not deny our country an opportunity to borrow for important areas as capital expenditure. The only borrowing that is bad is one that goes into consumption. What we are discussing here is basically a ceiling. Assume you walk into a bank and get a credit card, it is the limit of the expenditure on that credit card that we are discussing here. In fact, it is even better than that because for every extra expenditure, even with that limit, the Government still has to come here to ask for approval of any extra expenditure. So, this is so controlled. Having said that, it is very important to note that this is a very special and important time in the history of our country. For the first time, we have borrowed through a Sovereign Bond. There are things that come with that borrowing. For the first time, we are exposed to the whims of the free market world. This means that we have to be careful with the kind of borrowing. We have to manage our credit, otherwise it will be downgraded. Looking at where we are as a country, we are doing very well. We only need to make sure that this money goes into capital expenditure. With a debt to GDP ratio of 50 plus, it is very small. Since 1981, Japan has had a debt to GDP ratio of more than 180 per cent. Today, it is over 200 per cent and there are reasons why they are doing that. There is a strong saving culture in Japan and the Government has to borrow, so that the money does not move out of the country. This is a noble initiative for our country having in mind the Standard Gauge Railway and the LAPSSET. However, I want to caution the Government that as we go to these ceilings, which are needed and noble, we need to make sure that we obey the provisions of Article 201(c) of the Constitution of Kenya. When you take a debt, there are several ways in which you can finance that debt. One way is to raise taxes and the other one is to expand the economy. The other way that is not desirable is to default or monetize, meaning printing money. The best countries go for the first two ways. You either expand your economy, so that you can have a bigger tax base or do a budget surplus. I am hoping that after we take this debt of the SGR and the LAPSSET, our people in the Government will be reasonable enough to realize that we just do not need a balanced Budget, because it will not help. We need a surplus Budget, so that we can remain with some money to pay these debts. Surplus budgets are possible. If you look at Germany today, it has run surplus budgets for the last ten years consequently. If that is not possible, I am hoping that the money that we will pump into the LAPSSET and the other infrastructural projects will do something to expand our economy, so that we can expand our tax base. Looking at what we have at hand today, things are not very good for our country. If you look at the kind of expending that we have, about 50 per cent of our tax revenue goes into paying public workers. Looking at the Development to Recurrent Expenditure ratio, it is about 70 to 30 per cent. Those are the things that we need to take care of. As we head to a budget surplus, which we really need as we take this debt, there are also things that are not good. Moody's, which is one of the best rating agencies in the world, is putting our Budget deficit in future at 9 per cent, which is not good. Considering things around home, there is a recommendation by the East African Monetary Union that we The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving the opportunity to talk on this Motion. From the outset, I would like to say that it is not bad to borrow. That is why we have financial institutions and capital markets. It is from borrowing that we can grow our businesses and economy. I will not support this particular Motion the way it is without further clarification and more information being provided. I do not know why there is this feel-good-mood with the Treasury; that they now want to borrow all over. I The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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do not know whether it is the rebasing of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or the expected flow of revenue from the oil. These are just illusions and it will be important that Treasury provides more information. The Mover of the Motion went through the projects that need to be done which he called the justification; he went through the LAPSSET, the 10,000 Kilometer road and the irrigation to be done from external borrowing. What he failed to do is; we can do all these things but unless we address the issue of insecurity, which should be factored in, we will never experience growth because people will shy away from investing in our country. When I say that the Treasury should give us more information about the request, I mean that Treasury should provide us with the prevailing economic fundamentals that justify the request for this increase in our debt ceiling. As I said earlier, it is not bad to borrow, but I would like to say the amendments that were suggested by some of my colleagues in the Budget and Appropriations Committee should be looked into, so that we do what we are convinced is good for our country. Another danger that we have is that all these projects which have been put, we have been told that they will cost over Kshs. 5 trillion but we are told, we are only borrowing about Kshs.2.5 trillion. There is nothing as bad as doing business with less money. You go to a bank looking for Kshs.1 million and you are given Kshs.500,000. That is a recipe for failure. We will have most of these projects done half way and we will be stuck there. So, it is important that this Paper shows us what we are going to spend on each project and if we are borrowing, we borrow enough money to complete the projects. If we borrow Kshs. 2.5 trillion we will be hanging there and borrow even more. I heard of a justification from my good friend, the Chairman of Finance, Planning and Trade Committee on America's debt ratio. America borrows in its own currency; it borrows in dollars and pays in dollars. So, there is no danger. There is no way we can compare ourselves with America. They can print the dollars to pay. The debt crisis of 1980s and 1990s that bedeviled the Latin American countries is still too fresh in us. Let us be careful. We do not want to borrow just because we can borrow. Borrowing is the easiest bit, but managing it, applying it and being prudent in managing it is the most important thing. These are the short falls in our country. I will say, let the amendment be brought. Let us borrow to be able to grow our economy, but let us not go wholeheartedly because as my colleague said, the future generation will judge us harshly, if we saddle them with debt that is not productive at all. With those few remarks I will not support the Motion as given.
Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this important Motion. There are a lot of questions which have always been asked and are being asked by the same House; whether to allow the Government to lift the ceiling or not. One of the biggest issues in this country is that there are many investors who are moving out of the country. There are many jobless people who are looking for jobs and there is no hope for them getting jobs because the economy is not growing as fast as we expect. If you look at those pertinent issues which the country is facing, there are very clear issues which are causing all these problems. To sum it all, the cost of operation in this country and the cost of doing business in this country is very high. To address those issues, the Jubilee Government has come up with a strategy to expand the road network and generation of power to make it cheaper. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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I was working in the tea industry. It is operating in its own world because most of the tea producing companies which are operating in this country, you will be surprised that they are generating their own power at a cost of Kshs.4 per kilowatt. The cost of power supplied by our own Kenya Power Company is above Kshs.18 per Kilowatt. If we can produce more power and make it cheaper to the extent that we can actually charge up to between Kshs.4 or Kshs.6 per Kilowatt, there is no way investors will move out of this country. Instead, they will be moving into this country.
Therefore, if the Government wants to plan, I believe they are not going to borrow, all what we are doing now is just to allow them a leeway to borrow up to Kshs2.5 trillion. It does not say that when you give somebody a cheque book which contains 50 leaves and you are the same person who is going to approve the expenditure using that cheque leaf, there is no worry. I am really worried that our friends who are opposing fear that the Government will spend this money at ago and it will spend it carelessly. You realize that we allowed the Government to borrow from outside the other day. The request passed through this House and therefore, there is no need of worrying that the Government will spend all this money. Hon. Speaker, I respect my friend, though he is not here now, hon. Aden, when he was adding up what the Government needs to use for expansion of electricity and to build the Standard Gauge Railway. He was adding up and assuming that we are right now approving additional money for the Government to use. I want to say that you will only plan if you have some freedom from pressure of where you will get the money. The Government will want that assurance that as they are planning for all the projects which are going to take this country to a very high level within five years, they will have leeway of borrowing. It is not that they are going to borrow immediately. From the economics which I learnt some time back, I remember very well that there is always a multiplier effect of any dollar you spend on productive activities. I know in the short run, the expenditure which the Government is going to spend is going to help the economy grow. It is going to be bitter in the short run, but in the long run, the worries of how we are going to pay will be answered. When the economy grows, the impact will be more revenue collected through taxes by the Government because there will be economic activities which will be happening. There will be many industries growing not only in Industrial Area in Nairobi, but also in the rural areas. If you look at the 10,000 kilometers of road that the Government is going to build soon, 80 per cent of those roads will be in the rural areas. How will that help? It will help because most of the people who are jobless are in the rural areas. When investors will be coming to this country, because they will already have been told that the infrastructure is good and the cost of power is low, they will be looking for labour. So, if they will consider working in the rural areas, one of the biggest advantages is that the cost of living is lower there. You do not need to provide housing for the rural people; they will be operating from their own houses. So, the economy will grow. In fact, I was hoping that our friends will realize that if you distribute these roads the way we were suggesting, there will be tremendous development. If we say that every constituency must have 20 kilometres of tarmac road every year or if we imagine that you get around 50 kilometres of tarmac road in your constituency which join to highway, and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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you look for investors to invest in your constituency, the youth will be employed, the economy of that area will grow and the Government will be able to collect the revenue and that revenue then will be used to repay the loan. If we fear borrowing, we will not grow the economy. We must grow the economy so that youths get employment. Once the infrastructure development starts, the youth will be employed by the contractors who are building. About 130,000 vacancies for employment will be available when the Standard Gauge Railway project fully starts. In the long run, the cost of transportation will be very low and most of the investors will start moving in. We want to look at a situation where investors from Ethiopia and Egypt will be coming the country. You realise that for a long time, our country has been rated a high cost area, but many companies have been hovering around. They move out and come back; a good example is Unilever. They have been shifting production to Egypt and then they bring it back. They have also shifted production from South Africa and brought it to Nairobi. Many companies have been trying to move, but they like Kenya. Unless we make radical changes to the way we operate, we will not grow. I thank the Jubilee Government for its good plan that in the next five years, the country will be different. I urge this House to support this. This will open up the minds of the Government to think broadly rather than being choked because there is no way of getting more funding. I beg to support.
Thank you, hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this important Motion and particularly to support it. From the outset, under our new rigorous constitutional dispensation, it is a requirement that for the Government to borrow, it must demonstrate prudence in the management of financial resources. It should do it openly and transparently and more particularly, balance the interests of the current and future generations. Going by the proposed borrowing, looking at the projects that are earmarked, as Members have stated, these are very strategic investments in addressing developmental challenges that this country has experienced for a long time. When we talk about development, everybody appreciates that you cannot have development without infrastructure. For instance, looking at the cost of doing business in this country and the cost of attracting business investment, the biggest constraint is transport. The Government has identified clearly within Vision 2030 that it is both road and railway transport. The fact that we do not have an efficient modern railway system, the cost of transporting the bulk of exports and imports through our roads is high. We invest in roads, which are damaged by the trucks transporting bulky goods. This problem will be solved at once, once we invest in the Standard Gauge Railway system.
If you look at the impact of a road like the Thika Highway, it is enormous. When the Government spent Kshs30 million to do that project, some people raised objections that it was an unworthy and unnecessary investment. If you look at the impact of that road in terms of the many motorists who use it and who used to spend more than three hours on the road, the cost has reduced. The cost that the country was incurring in terms of lost manpower and fuel was huge. These things have already been resolved by investing in a Kshs30 million project. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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I come from Githunguri Constituency, which is close to Nairobi. When I speak with my constituents, now and again, they complain about roads. They want to have a road from Uplands to somewhere in Ruiru, which will possibly cost the Government about Kshs2 billion. If you deal with the other roads within that area, perhaps, they may cost the Government about Kshs5 billion. If you look at the dairy project in the constituency, where I happen to have been a chairman, its total turnover in about Kshs5 billion. The people of Githunguri cannot raise money to build roads. So, they expect the Government to build those roads and help them to become more productive and efficient. Therefore, when the Government says it is going to construct 10,000 kilometres of roads countrywide, we ought to evaluate what that is going to do in terms of helping this economy to drive productivity and efficiency in doing business. The savings we will realise will actually make the borrowed money look insignificant to the relative gain that the economy will realise from those investments. For instance, electricity keeps out many investments because of its cost. One of the factors driving the cost of electricity is that we are generating electricity from diesel. That is actually considered among the most expensive ways of generating electricity. We need to invest in viable ways of tapping electricity; ways which will bring down the cost of electricity for years to come so that businesses using energy can become viable and cost effective. Therefore, these are very strategic projects that will help bring down the cost of running this economy and make many businesses viable. They will also make the existing businesses expand and allow Kenyans to develop this economy. The concern of the hon. Members is that we may experience problems in implementing these projects. Perhaps, those concerns are brought about by past experiences which were not good. However, it is also important for hon. Members to evaluate our current situation. We have the new Constitution and a new system. In passing this Motion we will be giving the Government a ceiling up to where it can negotiate new loans. When it comes to implementation, Parliament will have an opportunity to scrutinise the implementation of projects though the Budget. This is basically to allow the Government to plan for big infrastructure projects. The Policy Paper has clearly explained that this will be the case. If we were to deny a government this kind of leeway to which it has been voted into office, we will, in effect, be stifling it from implementing its mandate, which it has already been given by being elected into office. I believe it behoves those who would wish that the Government does not perform; they should actually give the Government the opportunity to perform so that they can possibly comment after the process of implementation has been undertaken. However, looking at the framework of implementation currently under the new law, including the Public Finance Management Act, there are rigorous conditions that the government must comply with. There are other oversight agencies that are already in existence within the current framework; from the Public Procurement Oversight Authority, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Auditor General and so on. All these instruments will be available to help Parliament play oversight role as the Government implements these projects. Therefore, it has been demonstrated that the Government has the capacity to implement these huge investment projects. It would be a wasted opportunity if we denied The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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this Government and the country at large, the opportunity to implement these projects. It is good to bear in mind that other countries in the region are also doing their own projects. Implementation of these projects will place this country in a position it can effectively compete for opportunities with our neighbouring countries and also accommodate investment from within the region. Therefore, Vision 2030 is a collective responsibility for us hon. Members. We should ensure that the key identified projects are properly implemented so that they can deliver the productive capacity to the country. When it comes to borrowing, as has been said, it would be a big mistake to this country if we fail to implement these critical infrastructural projects merely because we fear to borrow. No plausible serious investor hesitates to borrow. If the country was to rely on its own financial resources generated from within, we would be telling Kenyans to forget development for several decades to come. That would also be a crime on our side, as leaders, if we were to do that. If you look at the effect of investing in these projects within the proposed period, the overall productivity will render those fears completely superfluous. Ten years ago, if you had told Kenyans that they can sustain the kind of borrowing that we already have, most of them would have run away and possibly thought that you are completely irrational. The fact that we borrowed and expanded the economy, Kenyans can see that this is viable from a business point of view. With those comments, I beg to support.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Motion.
Hon. Members, place your cards because I have to follow the queue. For instance, I can see that the tenth Member here is Hon. Junet. Number nine is John Mbadi; number eight is hon. Daniel Nanok; hon. F.K Wanyonyi; James Nyikal; hon. Stephen Mule; hon. (Ms.) Nyamai; Patrick Musimba; hon. Michael Onyura and hon. Shaaban Isaack.
Thank you, hon. Speaker. Given the amount of time remaining and all that is coming out of my allocation, I rise to support this Motion. I thought very hard about it right from the time it came before our Committee and it is a good proposal. The Government needs the headroom to be able to plan optimally the combination of debt and equity and the combination of domestic versus external debt that they need to have to generate the fastest growth in our economy. It is clear that once the index ceiling has been raised and the Government is in this optimal mode of planning, they will be thinking about the project combinations to bring forth to generate the fastest growth. We are talking about the Standard Gauge Railway, but the energy sector and the education sector are areas that have a high propensity for growth and will truly balance this generation and the next generation. The railway construction and education are some of those areas. However, the energy sector is always a must. If we are to achieve Vision 2030, it is very important that the Government accelerates critical investments. It is my prayer that this House will, at some stage, seek restatement of the Vision 2030 portfolio of activities to satisfy itself that in this intention of trying to achieve a double digit growth, we are picking up projects that will be there. These are projects that have got good distribution effect across the country and not necessarily staying high growth, but geographically limited projects.
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Hon. Bunyasi, you have a balance of eight minutes. For the Questions from Cabinet Secretaries at 10.00 a.m. the first Cabinet Secretary will appear before the Committee in this Plenary Hall; the second one will appear in the County Hall Chamber and the third one will appear back in the Plenary Hall on Tuesday at 10.00 a.m. Remember I announced that those are Sittings for every Member. They are not restricted to the membership of the Committee. Otherwise, the House will meet at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 9th December, 2014. |
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2191958705 | 69431790 | c4-train-0069431790 | Center Square | Dare to elect a leader who does not fear crossing the street.
That's the forecast offered for our city in Philadelphia 2007: Prospects and Challenges, a new study ordered up by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Or is it partly sunny?
It all depends on how you squint at the data.
Or how confident you are that city voters are about to pick a new mayor with the kind of leadership skills shown recently by Martin O'Malley, former mayor of Baltimore, and Shirley Franklin, mayor of Atlanta.
Those two are among the six peer cities to which authors Basil J. Whiting and Tony Proscio compared Philadelphia in this study, which picks up where a similar comparison left off eight years ago, as Ed Rendell left and John Street took over.
To sum up, Philly isn't as far behind cocky Boston nor as close to scary Detroit as it seemed in '99. Cleveland has lost the comeback mojo we've sort of found. Baltimore and Atlanta started the decade behind Philly in many respects, but have been more deft and focused in addressing their woes since. Pittsburgh has a lot going for it, but its region, unlike ours, is a basket case that drags it down.
Studies like this inevitably have a flavor of "on the one hand, we have five fingers, while on the other . . . "
Philadelphia now has a cohort of can-do, upbeat civic leaders that wasn't as visible or vocal in 1999, people such as Alba Martinez, Paul Levy, Joe Torsella and D.L. Wormley. In part, they've stepped up to fill a perceived vacuum at City Hall. But Whiting and Proscio find this group's Next Great City chatter a little hollow, given that "the city's economic, demographic and social fundamentals are still pretty bleak."
Baltimore and Atlanta show that mayoral leadership and vision not only still matter, but also are indispensable, the authors say. In Philly, they add, the new leadership contingent is "decentralized" and mostly white. It tends to stay warily "on the opposite sidewalk" from the city's mostly black political leadership.
Those waiting for some "benevolent cabal" of business folk to save Philadelphia should give up the pipe dream. Even in cities where such cabals once existed - Boston, Cleveland, Charlotte - the pressures of a globalizing economy are causing them to fray or disintegrate.
The study provides a good map of Philadelphia's assets and weaknesses. It mostly corresponds to the portrait that emerged from the recent Great Expectations dialogues among more than a thousand citizens, sponsored by The Inquirer and the University of Pennsylvania. One thing I think the authors missed, flying at 20,000 feet over the turf, is just how many viable neighborhoods Philadelphia still has, places that elicit great affection, pride and spirit from their residents.
The authors also offer a fair, nuanced portrait of John Street that is well worth reading. They describe the mayor (accurately, in my view) as far bolder and more capable at policy than many will ever give him credit for. Despite the grievous corruption he's allowed to take place around him, he retains a stout personal integrity.
But the authors also describe the slow-leak demoralization about City Hall during Street's tenure. They are right to trace some of it to his stubborn, almost pathological aversion to using the bully pulpit of his office to convey a vision, sell a message of progress, or rally support. The mayor can't get over his sense that such stuff is silly froth for which Ed Rendell got way too much credit in the '90s, while he (Street) was doing the heavy lifting of saving the city from fiscal ruin.
It's not froth. It's fostering a sense of energy, purpose and promise. Creating space for new hands and new voices to step up. Framing issues in new ways that alter poisoned rhetoric. Innovating to create new sources of capital, instead of just fretting endlessly that traditional ones are dwindling.
Those are the jobs the political leaders whom we elect this year must do if Philadelphia's promise is ever to overcome its stark woes. They must do it in concert with the new cohort of civic leaders, not in isolation or opposition.
As this study concludes, "Whether Philadelphians have a city resurgent or one still in slow decline will depend . . . on whether the new mayor 'gets it,' and on whether he and the newly positive business and civic leaders can make common cause."
So, voters, when you make your choice for mayor, don't just ask whether he shares your pet issue, your tribe or your skin color.
Ask yourself which guy is most likely to lead in ways that will inspire people of energy and talent to join in - instead of warily doing their own thing on the other side of the street.
Chris Satullo (215-854-5943; [email protected]) is editorial page editor. |
2191958705 | 69431791 | c4-train-0069431791 | Being Android a system of open source, one of the fears of Google is that manufacturers of terminals both adapted it to his taste that is unrecognizable or, worse still, incompatible with applications for this operating system. It is one of the reasons why some functions are limited on phones that carry the Google logo.
As an example, the HTC Magic, which distributes Vodafone does not include any Exchange client and you will have to download one from the Android Market if you want to use it. But another version of the free Magic that is sold in some countries if that carries support for integrated Exchange. In return, does not include the Google logo.
It is clear that Google does not want his name to be associated with certain changes that are made in the operating system. Some manufacturers and, above all, operators will want to customize the TV, much to the point that only Android will be a memory (and we hope that you support for applications).
Fortunately, in many cases, it is possible to use the adaptations made by some manufacturers, provided that we have the necessary technical skills. As an example, in the G1 it is possible to install a new input method which includes AutoCorrect for the physical keyboard, as well as improvements in the virtual keyboard on screen.
Thus, although Android is free, in many cases the control exercised by Google can limit it, although with the lot of manufacturers who are implementing this operating system on their phones this will be an issue that will have enough importance in brief. |
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2191958705 | 69431793 | c4-train-0069431793 | At Ramanujan, our vision is to instill independent thinking, traditional values with a global outlook among students, that will guide and propel them towards excellence in all walks of life.
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2191958705 | 69443550 | c4-train-0069443550 | First colonized by the Spanish in 1598, Las Cruces has long benefited from its arid, temperate climate and majestic scenery to lure travelers from around the country. The Organ Mountains dominate the landscape and provide a rugged backdrop to a city full of entertainment options. Whether you have planned a special trip to Las Cruces, or are merely stopping by on your way to Carlsbad Caverns, there are plenty of top attractions that are sure to delight.
Visitors travel from around the world to see the glittering white sands and dune fields of this national monument. One of the world's true wonders, White Sands is 275 square miles of fine, pristine gypsum sand. Nature has worked its magic in shaping this area into sweeping, wave-like dunes that extend as far as the eye can see. This unique habitat is also home to a variety of native plants and animals.
This wilderness area offers an opportunity for visitors to experience the beauty of New Mexico's natural landscape. The four miles of easy trails highlight the complexity of desert plant life. Sweet smelling pinion and oak woodlands are a treat for the senses, and bird enthusiasts can look for red-tailed hawks and golden eagles. The Dripping Springs Natural Area also features a visitor center and a large picnic area.
Old Mesilla is the most well known of the historical communities still extant in New Mexico. Located within the city limits of Las Cruces, the old village is defined by traditional adobe structures and a stately plaza, which hosts a weekly farmers and crafts market. History buffs will appreciate Mesilla as the site of Billy the Kid's trial, and ghost enthusiasts can explore the Double Eagle restaurant, which is thought to be haunted.
This theatre company is a non-profit enterprise dedicated to developing the arts in southern New Mexico. Located in the Black Box Theatre in downtown Las Cruces, No Strings puts on musical performances and popular theatrical events like "Greater Tuna." This theatre group also gives local playwrights the opportunity to stage their work, and offers visitors the perfect opportunity to take in some local culture.
This Roman Catholic basilica is one of the oldest extant missions in New Mexico. Established by the Mexican government in 1851, the current bells in the church's tower date from the 1870s. The current Romanesque style church was built in 1908 over the ruins of the adobe original and looks over the old Mesilla Plaza.
The Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science seeks to satisfy curiosity and promote awareness of the unique natural environment of southern New Mexico and the Chihuahuan Desert. Kids love the hands-on exhibits like Desert Life, which features live animals. The museum also offers many educational programs, including an overnight experience for children.
Family owned and operated for more than 35 years, the spacious and casual Ranchway Restaurant was honored in 2012 by the "Las Cruces Sun-News" for offering the best BBQ in town. The menu also features a wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes, many of which feature New Mexican green hatch chiles.
This well appointed community art museum hosts revolving contemporary art exhibits, including international, national, and traveling shows. Past exhibitions included selections from local private collections, and an exhibit featuring original illustrations from Latino children's literature. Art programs and classes, including day events, are available for all ages.
For adults who are interested in sampling local craft beers, the High Desert Brewing Company offers 27 hand-crafted beers that are available nowhere else. Brewed in small batches of no more than 200 gallons, you can try everything from pale wheat ales to heady barley wines. Should you want some beer to go, High Desert offers 1/2-gallon growlers.
Golf enthusiasts will love playing a few rounds at Sonoma Ranch. With the Organ, Dona Ana and Robledo Mountains providing grandiose scenery, this 18-hole course offers the perfect opportunity to take in the fresh New Mexican air. Upon its completion in 2000, "Golf Digest" nominated Sonoma Ranch as Best New Course. After your game, kick back and relax at the club's Sunset Grill restaurant, which won an Award of Excellence from "Wine Spectator" in 2009 and 2010. |
2191958705 | 69443551 | c4-train-0069443551 | It has been a busy and successful start to the Winter Sports Season at Aquinas College. We have an abundance of winter sports teams this year who would love your support on the sidelines. With 18 Netball , 11 Basketball , 7 Hockey , 5 Football and 3 Rugby Teams, it is one of the biggest Winter Seasons Aquinas College has seen.
Along with Winter Sports starting, we also held our Annual Cross Country and will celebrated our Sports Champions at Assembly on May 29th. Coming up this Term we have our Inter-school Cross Country, Badminton Competitions, Rock Climbing and Gymnastics.
AIMS GAMES are coming up in Week 8 of Term 3. Information is starting to come out regarding trials and teams so please ensure your child is listening to the school notices each morning and your email address is up to date with the school, so you do not miss any essential information.
Congratulations must go to Toby Elsom who competed in the BOP Secondary School Individual Squash Championships in Rotorua on May 23. Toby played exceptional games over the day resulting in him taking out Division 3. Well done Toby!
As a new addition on the Aquinas College Sports Webpage, you can now view weekly Sports Draws and Results for all our teams. The Draws will be updated on the Aquinas College website as they come to hand from the codes. Results for the previous week will also be displayed.
In conjunction with the Draws and Results you can also choose to submit a sports achievement to us. We do not always receive notification of students who have achieved individually or in a team outside of Aquinas College, however we would love to celebrate your achievements within school. You can do this via this link, via the Aquinas College website or please email [email protected]. |
2191958705 | 69443552 | c4-train-0069443552 | Interim Chief Executive Ryan Duckett will officially take over as Chief Executive of Derbyshire County Cricket Club from 1 January 2019.
He replaces Simon Storey, who leaves to take up the role of CEO at Kent County Cricket Club.
Duckett, who moves from his position as Commercial Director, has worked alongside Storey for the past six years and has overseen record growth in cricket and non-cricket revenue.??The Club has established itself as a 365-day-a-year venue at the heart of the Derby community, hosting major events including concerts for over 15,000 people, as well as the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup and an annual Fireworks Night & Fun Fair event.
Duckett has overseen the major development in commercial activity, with consistent growth across ticketing, hospitality and events, as well as securing key sponsorship deals contributing to a record commercial turnover in 2017.
Chairman Ian Morgan said: "The Supervisory Board considered very carefully the appointment of a new Chief Executive and having listened closely to Ryan's vision on the development of the Club, we recognised that he is an exceptional candidate and decided not to look externally.
Duckett added: "It's a pleasure to take on this role at a great Club like Derbyshire which is built around a rich history, strong infrastructure and a desire to keep developing. |
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2191958705 | 69443554 | c4-train-0069443554 | We guess this means "Mindhunter" and Tarantino's latest share a universe, yeah?
Announced earlier this week, "Justified" actor Damon Herriman will be playing Charles Manson in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, set against the backdrop of the Manson Family murders in 1969. Crazy enough, Collider reports today, Herriman is also playing the real-life cult leader in the second season of Netflix's "Mindhunter".
According to the site, Herriman has not yet shot his scenes for Tarantino's film, but actually has already filmed his scenes for "Mindhunter". How crazy is that?!
Manson has previously been played by several actors across film and television, including Steve Railsback, Jeremy Davies, Marcelo Games, Ryan Kiser and Evan Peters. |
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2191958705 | 69443556 | c4-train-0069443556 | For those living outside Nevada and those readers from foreign countries, may wonder what Las Vegas, Nevada is like. There are a number of parts of the city and one part could be compared to the above two cities.
Christ, in chapter two of Revelation asked John to write to the church at Pergamum. Rev. 2:13a "I know where you live—where Satan has his throne." Pergamum was the most famous city in Asia. History tells us the people worshipped power and authority. The people of Pergamum didn't care about right or wrong only about themselves.
During John's time it was believed by the people that Satan's throne actually existed in Pergamum and it seems Christ is confirming this belief. The city was surrounded by a society that was non-Christian and its values, standards and lack of morals permeated the population. Satan can be in only one place and in Revelation we are told he can be in a human body. But he has an efficient organization of millions of fallen angels and demons that are against Christianity and the world. They are everywhere.
Las Vegas, like Pergamum, can be the most difficult place for a Christian to live because of the tremendous Satanic and sinful influences. Las Vegas, as in Pergamum, many Christians have stayed true and faithful to the teachings of Christ. However, Las Vegas like Pergamum, believers can be easily deceived. Christians believe they can co-exist with the world and believe that living as the world does is acceptable. Christians have been taught political correctness that all should be tolerated.
Las Vegas is known as Sin City. Having lived here since 1974 I have either seen or heard of about any despicable thing a person could do. As a store manager, we had five security people that reported every crime that occurred in our parking lot, in our store and what was happening in the city. When you read Scripture it tells of cities that were absolutely sinful. Two other cities stand out: Corinth and Nineveh. They sound like these cities were similar to Las Vegas and what we hear from our police department.
You may wonder why Las Vegas has grown to over two million people and is a very prosperous city. I thought about the number of times over the past 41 years when we spent vacation time with family and friends from out of town we have known over the years. The typical question they used to ask was: "Are there any churches in Las Vegas"? In 1981 I remember reading what John Wesley wrote: "Give me 100 men who will surrender to Christ and we will change the world". I thought: "How many would it take to change Las Vegas"?
Today, Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing Christian communities in America. But it is not without its problems. I have been blessed to have been on the church board for 20 years from 1983 to retirement. We have seen so many supernatural events that we just finally started saying: "It's a God thing!" For example, it took our church approximately 30 some years to have a church attendance of 4,000 on a weekend. Last Christmas we reached over 70,000 and have had over 50,000 conversions. Just last week 347 Christians were baptized. Many times there are more than 500 on a weekend. A person would have to be blind not to realize that Christ has used Central Christian to spread the Gospel. I use to sit in "awe" at board meetings when we are told of all the opportunities that are becoming available to spread the Gospel throughout the world. From a city in Las Vegas called "sin city". Where evil abounds God's grace is ever greater. There are other churches with attendance over 1000 on a weekend.
There are many parts to Las Vegas. Much of the city lives normal Christian lives like many other cities. To those of us in the Christian community, we are glad to say we live in Las Vegas because it is not exactly the city many of you think it must be.
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2191958705 | 69443557 | c4-train-0069443557 | So… of course I meet squillions of people who are cool every year. That means, I'll focus on some artists whom I met whilst on tour etc.
Dearling Physique is a name you'll be hearing a lot in the near future, they played at Urb Alt Fest last Summer and here's their amazing new video!
Orlando "Oddrocker" Greenhill of Millions of Shaved Heads and more. I played a gig in LA with this dude and after one rehearsal he had the songs down.
P.S. I must confess at this point that I base my definition of cool on The Fonze and Madonna in Desparately Seeking Susan… Doesn't everyone?
Ode to the Unknown Factory Worker will be in stores in the UK, USA, Japan, Germany and France in January 2011.
Next month, the new album Ode to the Unknown Factory Worker is out on the Italian National Radio label, RAI Trade/Tracce, in the UK, USA, Germany, France and Japan distributed by Goodfellas. Tracce has achieved critical acclaim due to their previous releases including experimental legends Robert Wyatt, Anthony Braxton, Amiri Baraka and Matthew Shipp.
In Atlanta, Georgia, Leila performed on the outdoor stage at Centennial Olympic Park with Stoni Taylor and Miles of Stone and had two promo shoots.
Award-winning Atlanta based UK photographer, Leon Dale, shot Leila who was dressed in African inspired garb by Eighty Jane, the Nigerian/American fashion stylist/poet which will feature in her hip chique fashion blog www.thefashioncult.com.
Tania Calderon, beauty, fashion and commercial photographer, took a series of images at her studio, Calderón Foto.
Also coming up in 2010, Minus Habens, the electronic label who have been releasing legends such Brian Eno, Depeche Mode, Angelo Badalamenti, Aphex Twin and Cabaret Voltaire will release MDF, the electronica project of De Santis. Tracks from the album feature Leila including the pre-release single "prendi uno" which was featured on New York based online community and festival URB ALT's digital download sampler with Flying Lotus, Gonjasufi and Jneiro Jarel. Leila is now working on a new solo album for 2011 using 'Ableton Live' to produce the set of electronic songs. |
2191958705 | 69443558 | c4-train-0069443558 | Wow… what a whirlwind this past year has been. It was probably one of the hardest years of my life, which comes with losing a mother. But at the same time, it was the best year I've ever had. So many miracles and blessings around every corner.
Some of you might have read my post entitled "MANIFESTING MY DESTINY" about how I manifested the house in Italy into existence, with just sheer faith and determination. If you haven't I suggest you read it before this post. Nothing could stop my laser focus and no one could tell me it was impossible. I just knew it was on the cards and the plan was to retire to my little farm house with a big fig tree and watch my grandchildren grow up. In the quiet hillsides of Tuscany, I would write the memoir I always dreamed of and would continue writing cookbooks.
But at no point did I ever envision opening a cooking school. I repeat…. IT WAS NEVER PART OF THE ORIGINAL GAME PLAN !!! Only on arriving in Italy in June of this year, did the idea even present itself. And once the seed was planted it took root in the soil. And I watered it daily with loving thoughts and marveled at the way all the tiny minuscule details just fitted together. DESTINY was steering this ship.
Before my late mom passed, she had asked me to plant a plum tree at the pool, so she could watch over me from its branches. The day I arrived in Italy, the old owner of the house was showing me around the garden and I stumbled on a tree with green fruit. I thought it was a peach tree, but he said it was SUSINA. I had no clue what that was, so I used googled translate. Upon discovering, that it was indeed a plum tree I burst out into racking sobs. Danile was a little surprised and shaken by my outburst, but I assured him all was good and well. This was a sign from my mom that she was close by watching over me.
I spent the first month alone at the house feeling it out. Saul and Jade, who still hadn't seen the property, were only arriving in July. The owners had left me a small wire bed, one towel, a sheet and a pillow. There was no furniture or kitchen utensils, but I felt rich beyond measure. My heart was overflowing and every day I would dive into the swimming pool and swim laps, staring directly ahead at my mom's plum tree. I would gorge myself on sweet, ripe and juicy plums and I could feel her right beside me.
But I was curious about the old caravan so I started digging, to find out more about the owner and its' history. As it turns out, the owner Zia Ina (Aunty Eddie to her friends and family) was one of 3 sisters. She grew up in Italy, but fell in love with a British man and went to live in the UK in 1958. Unfortunately she was unable to have kids. She bought a rundown local bar in town and opened a restaurant called the "JAM POT" where locals were served drinks in jam jars. Yes, she was way ahead of the Mason Jar craze. She served Italian food with a local English flare and was written up in countless magazines.
She did all the cooking herself and was holding out hope that her sisters would join her. Instead, she caught her husband having an affair. Heartbroken, she bought a caravan, packed up everything and headed back to Italy. She bought a piece of land just outside Lucca, parked her caravan and put down roots. The caravan had a bathroom, kitchen with a small table and a pull out bed. She lived in this caravan for many years until she could afford to build a home. She eventually built a gorgeous house and years later added a swimming pool but she kept the caravan as a reminder of how far she had come.
By the time we bought the house the caravan was 50 plus years old. It was rusty and broken down, but I wanted to know more about the incredible strong woman who lived in it. Her family described her as a lightning bolt. She was full of energy and not afraid of hard work or ruffling feathers. She spoke her mind and was happiest in the kitchen. She loved to cook and would host huge dinners at the pool with mountains of delicious food. She refused to let age get the better of her. In fact, in her mid 80's she was adamant that she herself, was going to cut the hedges around the swimming pool with a set of garden sheers. She completed the entire hedge and 3 days later died of a heart attack, in her sleep. Her family said I reminded them a lot of her. The way I spoke and talked with my hands and I felt a connection to this powerhouse of a woman.
Over the next month I would swim laps every day in the pool overlooking the caravan and plum tree. I felt like the spot where she parked her caravan was Porta Fortuna (good luck). And it didn't hurt that my mom's plum tree was right next to it. I would have conversations with my mom and Zia Eddie and Hashem, and together we dreamed up some really grandiose plans. By the time Saul arrived in July, I informed him that not only were we remodeling the house, but that I was in fact going to build a cooking school too.
But I am blessed to have an extremely supportive and loving husband. He might think I'm crazy but he always backs my idiotic hair brained schemes. Without him, Italy would have been an impossibility, so I was really excited when he gave me two thumbs up. I had to make sure that I stuck to the budget originally set for the house. But I'm an ex accountant, so I decided I would work my magic and get the numbers to work.
I met with many contractors during the summer and settled on 2 to cost out the entire project. The first was a headstrong woman, Tiziana, who reminded me of my mom. I remember telling her the story, in my broken Italian, of the plum tree and tears welled up in her eyes. We had an incredible connection and all the people on her team at Arkhitettando were fabulous. She always made sure there was a bowl of plums on the table when we met at her offices. I adored her but she was a lot pricier than the other company. And I was counting nickels and pennies.
The other company had done work for my Israeli friend and had renovated her villa into a 12 room bed and breakfast. They did a fabulous job and the truth is that I liked both teams. But after 3 months, the time had come to pick a contractor. I called Saul and my in laws to ask for advice, but everyone said the same thing. You need to decide Melissa. We don't know what's involved with the project and we cannot make a decision from a distance.
Oh crap. Thanks a lot guys. It's all on my shoulders. If I pick the cheaper one and it ends up a disaster with costs coming from the back end, it'll be my fault. If I go with Tiziana we'll definitely go over budget. So I did what any sane human being would do in this situation. I asked my mom for help. Send me a sign I pleaded.
That morning the architect from the other company had brought over an engineer to discuss removing some walls. The woman introduced herself to me as Leonra (my late mom was Eleanor) and around her neck she had a diamond necklace with the tree of life but to me it was a plum tree. I started crying, but before I could tell them the job was theirs, I noticed another necklace with a charm. On it was the word "NO". No no no no no no way… Freaky stuff. So I asked her to flip it over, and sure enough the other side had the word "SI" on it. My mom had sent me 3 clear signs (Lenora, Plum Tree, No) and so without any hesitation I picked Tiziana and her crew and I am so glad I did.
It's like I won the lottery. Her team (Gazi, Nathaschia, Jessica, Mich, Liliana and Tomasso) have done the most incredible job on the house so far. The designs for the cooking school far exceeded my expectations. It is magnificent. They managed to bring my dream to life. In August I left them with the keys and a definite game plan. When I returned in November I couldn't find anything wrong with their work. The house will be complete in February and I am so excited to see it. They are taking away the caravan and will start the build out of the cooking school in March after the rainy season. I've included some photos I took of the caravan to document it.
I also asked my contractor to keep parts that were salvageable so I could hang them in the school. Literally an hour later after that conversation, I went into Lucca, and in the window of a coffee shop I found an exact replica of the caravan. With the exception of the red and white stripe awning it is identical to Zia Eddies one. Coincidence…. I think not. It is pure destiny.
In November the plum tree was stripped of leaves and bare of fruit, but a few green sprigs of new leaves poked out from the dry branches. The baby fig tree I planted, that is part of my original manifestation is there to keep it company.
My mom is alive and well in the tree and to honor her memory I am calling my school "SUSINA CUCINA" or in English the "PLUM KITCHEN". I cannot wait to bottle some plums and fill JAM POT's with them. I will be opening the doors of the school in early June 2018 through to the end of September.
So now you know a little more about this gorgeous miracle that arrived at my door. And I cannot wait to make memories with you in this very special spot that destiny brought me to. Looking so forward to cooking, drinking, eating and celebrating "LA DOLCE VITA" with you.
I hope my story inspires you to dream big dreams, to expect the unexpected, to open your mind to the possibility of miracles. Realize that the Universe has wonderful surprises, miracles and blessings around every corner. You just need to be open to receiving them. |
2191958705 | 69443559 | c4-train-0069443559 | Practice the questions given in the worksheet on multiplying monomial and polynomial. The questions are based on multiplication of a polynomial by a monomial and multiplication of a monomial by a polynomial.
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2191958705 | 69443561 | c4-train-0069443561 | A.B. 1713 seeks to prohibit a person from driving a motor vehicle when the person has 0.05 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in their blood.
Stalling in committee, Senate Bill 742 sought to require breweries to offer their products for on-premise sale and consumption or for on-premise sale for off-premise consumption, but not both. |
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Thanks to the generosity of many in the Richmond community, the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation underwrites many projects that touch the lives of our pediatric patients. Many of the programs delivered through our Mission and Outreach Services receive financial assistance from the Foundation, including the Care-A-Van, Controlling Asthma in the Richmond Metropolitan Area (CARMA), Safe Kids and the Forensic Nursing program. We strive to be part of our community – not just located in it. And through these services, we provide health care to the least fortunate among us.
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2191958705 | 69437354 | c4-train-0069437354 | January 3, 2019 (Atlanta, GA and Minneapolis, MN)— Watkins Associated Industries (WAI), headquartered in Atlanta, GA, has acquired Minneapolis, MN-based Lexington Manufacturing. WAI is a large, privately-held company focused on creating long-term value by building and managing world-class businesses. WAI's existing lines of business include real estate, food processing, insurance services, and building materials. Lexington Manufacturing, operating out of Minneapolis and Brainerd, MN, is a full-service window, door and structural millwork component parts supplier, providing a wide variety of machining and fabrication services to meet specific customer needs. Both firms are multi-generational, family-owned businesses.
The stable, long-term management team at Lexington led by owners Bob and John Dimke and Mike Dillon, president, will remain in place post-acquisition. WAI will partner with this successful team to drive future investment and growth opportunities in Lexington's core business.
"John and I truly believe that this partnership will ensure that Lexington Manufacturing will not only continue to grow in revenue and market share, but also maintain the family-oriented culture that makes people enjoy coming to work each day," says Bob Dimke, CEO of Lexington Manufacturing. |
2191958705 | 69437355 | c4-train-0069437355 | Minimalism also applies in software. The less code you write, the less you have to maintain. The less you maintain, the less you have to understand. The less you have to understand, the less chance of making a mistake. Less code leads to fewer bugs.
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2191958705 | 69437356 | c4-train-0069437356 | During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump famously said in a TV interview that there should be "some form of punishment" for women who get abortions. Anti-choice leaders reacted with postures of outraged denial, denying that they shared the politically unpalatable belief that women should be sent to prison for having abortions.
The complaint itself details the surge in funding that flowed from HLI to the Philippines during a political fight over a bill that would make contraception available to the larger public. Previously, birth control had only been a luxury available to affluent people in the Philippines. HLI opposed the bill and worked to repeal the law after it had passed. According to the Campaign for Accountability, HLI failed to report the money it spent on lobbying and working with another group to endorse anti-contraception candidates, which is illegal under American tax law.
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2191958705 | 69437357 | c4-train-0069437357 | Night vision aids your vision in poor light or even in total darkness, hence making you a super human being. Your opponent's minor weakness becomes your greatest strength.
Night vision devices (NVDs) are used by spy agents, security, military personals, hunters and adventure enthusiasts.
These devices mostly use two technologies namely active night vision and passive night vision.
Active night vision is categorized as generation 0 of the NVDs. It was initially used by the US army in Second World War. Active night vision devices throw infrared light and are similar to a TV remote control. In this technology an infrared beam is thrown on the surroundings, when these infrared beams strike an object they are reflected back and create an image.
This technology offers the next generation, i.e. generation 1, of NVDs. It uses passive infrared. It was initially called by US army as 'Starlight'. This technology enabled the night vision devices to avoid throwing infrared beams; hence it could not be intercepted easily.
These devices have the ability to intensify the dimmest light from stars and moon. For this purpose an 'image intensifier' is used. Light is composed of extremely small particles called photons.
The basic principle behind this technology is the 'photoelectric effect' of a photon, when a photon hits a surface it ejects electrons from the surface. These emitted electrons are then intensified thus successfully creating an image. Passive night vision can even work in very poor light as well.
Theoretically speaking light from the dimmest visible star is sufficient to create a clear image. Mostly the image generated by this technology is green in color, because human eye can distinguish shades better in green than in any other color. This technology is mostly used in war reporting.
Generation 2, 3 and 4 category devices use the same basic principles, but are improved versions of their predecessors, offering very good resolution and much less noise. Some modern devices use both technologies (active and passive) simultaneously to produce a crisp image.
Another important night vision technology is thermal imaging. This technology helps to view not only in poor light but also aid during daytime. This technique uses sensors to detect the heat emitted by an animal or some other warm object.
It is interesting to note that nature also use this methodology e.g. boas, pit vipers etc. Some experts don't consider this technique as actual night vision because it detects heat rather that providing a clear image of the surroundings.
Thermal imaging also helps in detecting recent changes in a specific area. For example thermal sensors can detect if a ground has been dug recently. This technology can also be used detect fresh footprints. Hence this technique is extremely useful for hunting clues hence pretty much useful for investigators and other secret agents.
Another important use of this technology is in vehicles. Some vehicles have thermal sensors, which enable them to view objects that are out of the range of headlights. In this case an image is displayed on a screen in the vehicle. Hence telling in advance what lies ahead and if a living thing is in the way it is shown on the screen.
Night vision technology has its variety of applications not only for military purposes but for home use as well.
Night vision goggles are most popular devices using the night vision technology. These devices consist of two eye pieces having lenses. Some of these goggles come with a built in infrared illuminator which assists in viewing the surroundings in poor light. The range and quality of the IR illuminator determines its price. Night vision goggles offer two styles hands-free and hand-held. Hands-free interface is good for multitasking purposes and is mostly used by commandos, paratroopers and helicopter pilots.
Some modern cameras utilize the night vision technology. These cameras are installed in dark rooms and dark corners of a building. These cameras are also used in helicopters to aid viewing under low light conditions. Some of the modern camcorders have built in night vision capability.
Some of the scopes also use the night vision technology. These scopes are mostly mounted over a weapon, e.g. a sniper rifle, or can also be held in hand. Such scopes, when mounted on a gun, enable aiming accurately in low light. |
2191958705 | 69437358 | c4-train-0069437358 | To really maximise your reuse system, you have to get people onto the platform or reuse system, uploading their items, searching for assets and making claims.
The usual distribution curve we see on Warp It is that early adopters and the early majority jump on quite quickly and work it out for themselves because we provide video learning and support.
Some of the late comers are put off by learning a new system.
A lot of people are put off the idea of taking part because they don't understand how to use new web services and Warp It is no different.
For these people we recommend doing one-to-one training, which is a quick and worthwhile activity.
The training can be performed either by someone from Warp It, the Warp It lead within your organisation, or by a fellow user who feels confident on the system and is involved in the project, like the Waste Manager or Environmental Coordinator.
You might also like to cascade the training to other staff who can then increase your impact.
The new user should register for Warp It and get their login details.
They arrange a time and date for a meeting with the training person.
The trainer sits with them and provides an example of uploading and claiming an item.
The trainer then observes the new user uploading the item and guides them when required.
The trainer will sit back while the new user repeats the process, if everything is fine, the training is complete.
For our full guide to external training, click here.
For a free confirmation email template for those who will be training with you, click here.
Interesting in attending a regional workshop to get the most out of Warp It? Click here.
We've put together a useful free email template that will get the word out to all of your colleagues that you are the go-to person for Warp It training and support. Sending this email out is going to increase participation, especially from those who feel that they are not so great at computers, or don't believe their surplus items are really valuable to others. |
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Steffani Jemison's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including solo exhibitions and commissioned performances at MASS MoCA, Nottingham Contemporary, Jeu de Paume, the Museum of Modern Art, LAXART, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and others. Her work is in the public collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and Kadist. Jemison has completed many artist residencies and fellowships, including a Radcliffe Institute Fellowship at Harvard University, the Rauschenberg Residency, the Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program, Studio Museum in Harlem AIR, the Core Program at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Jemison holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BA in Comparative Literature from Columbia University. She is an Assistant Professor at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Universityand lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. |
2191958705 | 69437361 | c4-train-0069437361 | On the Cruise Control Diet we do recommend eating all varieties of seafood as a good source of protein.
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I caught a few minutes of the White House opioid summit yesterday and the phrase "alternative endpoints" caught my attention.
That's Alex Azar speaking. He's the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
At the NGA (National Governors Association) we also highlighted two forthcoming Food and Drug Administration guidances that will expand and accelerate medication-assisted treatment. One of them will help the development of long-acting depot formulations like the monthly shot that was approved this past fall, and one that will open up new ways of assessing medically-assisted treatment effectiveness by looking at metrics besides just achieving abstinence, complete abstinence, so alternative endpoints.
I have two problems with that statement.
The idea that complete abstinence is the metric for medically-assisted treatment (MAT) effectiveness is just not true. I reviewed some of the most frequently cited evidence for MAT here. Most studies don't even report information on abstinence.
I have no objection to measuring outcomes like reduced drug use, mortality, criminal activity, or disease transmission. Those are important public health outcomes. I also have no objection to providing treatments to patients who do not choose abstinence as a goal. However, these measures as endpoints for researchers and treatment providers? Creating systems focused on these as "endpoints"? If that's what they are proposing, that's neglect.
That doesn't mean he's an evil Pharma shill, but it does say something about his worldview, his networks, and it may be considered a conflict of interests.
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