The tradtional style replacement walkway has been chosen as a replacement NPS Graphics

Anthony Carroll Friday, October 12, 2012 2:41 PM

The hazardous and closed off Ladies Walk pathway on Southwold cliffs is set to be replaced with a 200,000 traditional style walkway next year.

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Today Mike Barnard, Waveney District Council cabinet member for resources, chose the traditional concrete footpath and a retaining wall option for a replacement pathway instead a second option involving a steel walkway elevated above the cliff on stilts.

The delegated cabinet member meeting followed a public consultation which saw residents raise their concerns over the second steel walkway option for Ladies Walk at Kilcock Cliff.

One said included Option two would look hideous from the prom. It will disturb the viewing line between the road and prom, will provide less stability to the bank and will make bank maintenance very difficult.

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Libya's parliament on Sunday ousted the country's newly elected prime minister in a no-confidence vote, the latest blow to hopes that the country's factions could agree on a government charged with restoring stability after last year's civil war.

Mustafa Abushagur was Libya's first elected prime minister after last year's overthrow of dictator Moammar Gadhafi. He represented an offshoot of the country's oldest anti-Gadhafi opposition movement, and was considered a compromise candidate acceptable to both liberals and Islamists.

But his proposed Cabinet was struck down by a legislature representing dozens of divided tribes, towns, and regions across the country, many of whom feel they are owed the spoils of victory over Col. Gadhafi.

He had 25 days from his Sep. 12 appointment by parliament to form a Cabinet and win the legislature's approval, but that deadline expired on Sunday. The General National Congress voted 125 to 44 in favor of removing him as prime minister, with 17 abstaining from voting. He had just put forth 10 names for key ministerial posts Sunday when the no-confidence vote was held.

Until a replacement can be elected by the parliament, management of Libya's government is in the hands of the legislature.

The Congress will have to vote on a new prime minister in the coming weeks. The incoming leader will be responsible for rebuilding Libya's army and police force and removing major pockets of support for the former regime.

On Sunday, around 1,000 people protested in the capital Tripoli outside the congressional headquarters to demand that militias operating alongside the army end a partial siege of the town of Bani Walid, considered a major stronghold of former regime loyalists. They protested for a peaceful solution to the standoff that has already sent families fleeing from the town in anticipation of a strike following the death of a former rebel after his abduction and ill treatment by Bani Walid captors last month.

Perhaps the single greatest challenge facing any new Libyan leader is the proliferation of ex-rebel militias. One radical Islamist militia has been linked to the attack last month on the U.S. Consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi that killed the American ambassador and three others.

There has been a widespread popular backlash against militias since that attack, and the Libyan government has taken advantage to try to put some of them under the authority of military officers. But some militias have resisted any attempt to fully control them or disarm them.

Any prime minister who wants to impose his authority on the militias will need broad national support for his government but such support is hard to get.

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Q: This fan is mostly made from mother-of-pearl and lace. It was a wedding present to my aunt from her husband in 1910. The plate was hers, too. It is dated and marked on the back. Will you please provide information on these two pieces?

A: These are two items that I am sure have been prized over the past century or so, and the fan with its mother-of-pearl sticks covered with white lace is the epitome of turn-of-the-century femininity.

I can just imagine your aunt flirting with her beau using this lovely piece, which seems to have endured the years rather well. My only concern is the dark area I see at the top near the center is this truly discoloration, or is it just my imagination?

If it is discoloration, the fan needs to be shown to a textile conservator, who may be able to fix the problem - but it probably will not be cheap. I fear that the lace may be degraded - and if this is the case, care needs to be taken to preserve this family heirloom for future generations.

There is little question in my mind that this fan is Continental European - perhaps French, Belgian, or Italian. It is hard to tell for sure without seeing a tag that would list the country of origin.

If the condition of this fan is not seriously compromised by broken sticks or discolored fabric that cannot be brightened, the insurance replacement value is probably in the $250 to $300 range. More expensive fans tend to be older and decorated with rather elaborate hand painting.

The plate is very interesting. It is entitled "Hector's Abschied" or "Hector's Goodbye." In Greek mythology, Hector was the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, and brother of Paris. He was married to Andromache to whom I presume he is bidding farewell.

Hector was considered to be the greatest fighter Troy possessed, and when he is killed in battle by Achilles, the Greeks refused to return his body for burial, abusing it for 12 days until the gods intervened and allowed Hector's body to be buried. Hector was considered by Medieval Europeans to be one of the "Nine Worthies" of the ancient world who were known for their courage, nobility and courtly nature.

This is a so-called "cabinet plate," meaning that it was designed to be displayed in a cabinet and not used for any sort of food service (they were also sometimes hung on walls). The mark on the back is called by many a "beehive," but it is really part of the Austrian Coat of Arms and is more properly called a "Bindenschild."

This mark was used by the Vienna or "Royal Vienna" factory, which opened in 1718 and closed 1864. However, many other companies have used this mark over the years, and I do not believe this piece was made either in Vienna or by Royal Vienna.

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Libya's parliament ousted the country's new prime minister in a no-confidence vote on Sunday, the latest blow to hopes that political factions could agree on a government charged with restoring stability after last year's civil war.

Mustafa Abushagur was the first prime minister to be elected after the 2011 overthrow of dictator Moammar Gadhafi. He represented an offshoot of the country's oldest anti-Gadhafi opposition movement, and was considered a compromise candidate acceptable to both liberals and Islamists.

But his proposed Cabinet was struck down by a legislature representing dozens of divided tribes, towns, and regions across the country, many of whom feel they are owed the spoils of victory over Gadhafi. He was forced to withdraw his first ministerial line-up under pressure and his second attempt to submit one resulted in his ouster.

In a short statement on Libya al-Wataniya TV after the vote, Abushagur said he respected the decision made by the General National Congress as part of Libya's democracy but warned of instability if it takes too long to elect his replacement.

"There should be quickness in the election of the prime minister and formation of the government so the country does not slip into a vacuum," he said.

He had 25 days from his Sep. 12 appointment by parliament to form a Cabinet and win the legislature's approval, but that deadline expired on Sunday. The Congress voted 125 to 44 in favor of removing him as prime minister, with 17 abstaining from voting. He had just put forth 10 names for key ministerial posts Sunday when the no-confidence vote was held.

Until a replacement can be elected by the parliament, management of Libya's government is in the hands of the legislature.

The Congress will have to vote on a new prime minister in the coming weeks. The incoming leader will be responsible for rebuilding Libya's army and police force and removing major pockets of support for the former regime.

On Sunday, around 1,000 people protested in the capital Tripoli outside the congressional headquarters to demand that militias operating alongside the army end a partial siege of the town of Bani Walid, considered a major stronghold of former regime loyalists. They called for a peaceful solution to the standoff that has already sent families fleeing from the town in anticipation of a strike.

Perhaps the single greatest challenge facing any new Libyan leader is the proliferation of ex-rebel militias. One radical Islamist group has been linked to the attack last month on the U.S.-Consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi that killed the American ambassador and three others.

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Removed ... Mustafa Abushagur. Photo: Reuters

TRIPOLI: Libya's Parliament has passed a no-confidence vote in the new Prime Minister, removing him from his post in the latest blow to stability in the war-ravaged country.

Mustafa Abushagur was Libya's first elected Prime Minister after last year's overthrow of the dictator Muammar Gaddafi that ended eight months of civil war.

He had 25 days from his appointment to form a cabinet approved by Parliament, but that deadline expired on Sunday as legislators moved to unseat him.

The General National Congress voted 125 to 44 in favour of removing him as prime minister, with 19 abstaining.

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Until a replacement can be nominated, management of Libya's government is in the hands of the legislature.

Mr Abushagur represented an offshoot of the country's oldest anti-Gaddafi opposition movement and was considered a compromise candidate acceptable to both liberals and Islamists.

But he failed to produce a list of ministers that could win the approval of enough MPs.

After 40 years of Gaddafi's divide-and-rule tactics and the 2011 war, Libya's towns, tribes and regions are highly polarised. Many feel entitled to high government positions because of their losses in the war against Gaddafi and are wary of any power wielded by their rivals.

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Libya's parliament has passed a no-confidence vote in the new prime minister, removing him from his post, in the latest blow to stability in the war-ravaged country.

Mustafa Abushagur was Libya's first elected prime minister after last year's overthrow of dictator Muammar Gaddafi that ended eight months of civil war.

He had 25 days from his appointment to form a cabinet approved by parliament, but that deadline expired on Sunday as legislators moved to unseat him. The General National Congress voted 125 to 44 in favour of removing him as prime minister, with 19 abstaining.

Until a replacement can be nominated, management of Libya's government is in the hands of the legislature.

Abushagur represented an offshoot of the country's oldest anti-Gaddafi opposition movement, and was considered a compromise candidate acceptable to both liberals and Islamists.

But he failed to produce a list of ministers that could win the approval of enough legislators. After 40 years of Gaddafi's divide-and-rule tactics and the 2011 war, Libya's towns, tribes and regions are highly polarised. Many feel entitled to high government positions because of their losses in the war against Gaddafi, and are wary of any power wielded by their rivals.

In an indication of the charged atmosphere, Abushagur withdrew his line-up for government after the parliamentary chamber was stormed on Thursday by protesters from the city of Zawiya - one of several cities that took the brunt of Gaddafi's attacks during the war - demanding representation. Lawmakers left the General National Congress floor, saying they would not vote under pressure.

Before the vote of no-confidence, Abushagur said he was aiming to create a government of national unity that did not appoint minister according to "quotas".

"The government I proposed is not perfect and was marred by some mistakes, so I changed it for the purpose of national unity," he said.

He had submitted 10 names for key posts for parliament's approval, saying the remaining 19 posts would be managed by his proposed deputy prime minister. But congress instead voted to remove him.

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Libya parliament ousts Prime Minister

Scores of angry Libyans have stormed the country's parliament building to protest a cabinet line-up proposed by prime minister-elect Mustafa Abu Shagur, reported local media.

Reports from Tripoli late on Thursday indicated that Abu Shagur withdrew his cabinet line-up, which is mainly made up of technocrats.

Congress leader Mohammed Magarief said the list had not been approved by Congress and that Abu Shagur should present a new one by Sunday.

Earlier, protesters, who came mainly from areas not represented in the new government, stormed the parliament building in Tripoli while the National Congress was holding a session on the proposed cabinet, media reports said.

Abu Shagur on Wednesday announced and presented the line-up to the assembly for approval.

The protesters demanded the National Congress reject the proposed government and pick a replacement for Abu Shagur, a source inside the assembly told the independent news agency Solidarity Press.

"The president of the Congress talked with the protesters and promised to look into their demand," added the source.

The protesters said they came from areas that had joined the armed revolt that eventually toppled the regime of Muammar Gaddafi last year, and as such should be represented in the new government.

The protests occurred as some legislators expressed disdain for the cabinet.

"Although most of the Congress' members are not satisfied with the proposed names, (Congress) will not bow to any blackmailing or pressure," the spokesman for the assembly, Omar Humaydan, told reporters in Tripoli.

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Libya assembly rejects govt line-up

Scores of angry Libyans have stormed the country's parliament building to protest a cabinet line-up proposed by prime minister-elect Mustafa Abu Shagur, reported local media.

Reports from Tripoli late on Thursday indicated that Abu Shagur withdrew his cabinet line-up, which is mainly made up of technocrats.

Congress leader Mohammed Magarief said the list had not been approved by Congress and that Abu Shagur should present a new one by Sunday.

Earlier, protesters, who came mainly from areas not represented in the new government, stormed the parliament building in Tripoli while the National Congress was holding a session on the proposed cabinet, media reports said.

Abu Shagur on Wednesday announced and presented the line-up to the assembly for approval.

The protesters demanded the National Congress reject the proposed government and pick a replacement for Abu Shagur, a source inside the assembly told the independent news agency Solidarity Press.

"The president of the Congress talked with the protesters and promised to look into their demand," added the source.

The protesters said they came from areas that had joined the armed revolt that eventually toppled the regime of Muammar Gaddafi last year, and as such should be represented in the new government.

The protests occurred as some legislators expressed disdain for the cabinet.

"Although most of the Congress' members are not satisfied with the proposed names, (Congress) will not bow to any blackmailing or pressure," the spokesman for the assembly, Omar Humaydan, told reporters in Tripoli.

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New Delhi, Jul 2 : Delhi Cabinet today decided to permit implementation of cluster buses under cluster No 6,7,8 and 9 to take number of such vehicles plying under DTC routes to 3,000.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Speaking to the mediapersons after the Cabinet meeting, Ms Dikshit said her government has been striving hard to augment fleet of city transport in the city.

"As a replacement to the Blue Line bus services, the Transport Department introduced the cluster bus services. The agreements in respect of 5 out of the 17 identified clusters have already been signed. The buses under 4 and 5 clusters are operating partially," she said.

The Cabinet has now given its green signal for implementation of cluster buses under clusters 6, 7, 8 and 9, Ms Dikshit said.

"At present, 247 clusters buses are plying on the road. With implementation of clusters buses under 4 new clusters, the number of cluster buses will go up to 3000. In addition to this the DTC has been plying 5775 buses," she said. (UNI)

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Bangalore, Jun 27 : A section of the legislators, including Ministers, who are supporting Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda in the crisis-ridden BJP in Karnataka today threatened that they would pull down the government if Mr Gowda is replaced.

The B S Yeddyurappa camp has been pressing hard for a change in leadership and seeking replacement of Mr Gowda with pro-Yeddyurappa camper and Minister for Rural Development Jagdish Shettar.

Speaking to reporters at Gokak in North Karnataka today, Minister for Municipal Administration Balachandra Jarkiholi said majority of the legislators were opposed to the demand by the Yeddyurappa camp, and if the central leadership succumbs to pressure, the legislators opposed to the former Chief Minister will 'pull down' the government.

'We do not agree with this proposal. Mr Gowda has the support of majority of legislators. We will not keep quiet if any attempt is made to effect a change in the leadership ,' the minister, who is opposed to the Yeddyurappa camp said.

He said Mr Gowda, who was free from any controversy, had been doing a good job and his group would impress upon the central leadership in this matter.

According to party sources, the pro-Yeddyurappa camp has given an 'ultimatum' to the central leaders to replace Mr Gowda by June 30. Otherwise, eight minister in this camp have threatened to quit Mr Gowda's cabinet. The camp followers have claimed that there would be a leadership change by the end of June. (UNI)

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