Sentences with phrase «for duck houses»

The Legg review was ordered by Gordon Brown in May in an attempt to draw a line under the damaging expenses scandal in which it emerged some MPs had claimed for duck houses, chandeliers and massage chairs.

And yet — incongruously precipitated by revelations about MPs» bills for duck houses, trouser presses and servants» quarters — there is a widespread acknowledgment that Britain's political system is in a profound crisis.

I can't recall exactly which MPs flipped their mortgages or who claimed for a duck house on their expenses.

The 71 - year - old MP added: «As has been reported my claim for the duck house was rightly «not allowed» by the Fees Office.

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The series kicks off with a Halloween dinner party featuring chef Jonathan Waxman at Barbuto serving up some of his beloved classic dishes, then with Jamie Bissonette at Toro, where guests will enjoy his delicious dishes including the Paella Mixta, Anne Burell at Phil & Annes Good Time Lounge goes family - style in Brooklyn, Justin Smillie at Upland serves up his much sought after slow roasted duck, Marcus Glocker at Batard with a crowd pleasing delicate seafood tortellini, Mario Batali at Del Posto with a lobster salad as part of a five course menu, while Joey Campanaro at the Little Owl includes diver scallops on the menu, Marc Murphy at Landmarc is set to cook braised shortrib, with Los Angeles chef, Vartan Abgaryan from 71Above preparing a very special meal at James Beard House, Scott Conant cooks for one table of guests at the chefs private loft, while Alex Guarnaschelli at Butter with her crowd pleasing crab cakes and scattered acres roasted chicken.

There's delectable sushi and other Japanese fare provided by local favorite Azuki (I highly recommend the seafood shumai dumplings); to - die - for ramen bowls, my current obsession, from Kuro Obi — Ippudo's quick - serve spin - off; roasted duck shawarma and other Mediterranean delights from ilili Box; masterful Mexican fare from Gabriela's Taqueria, where the grilled skirt steak and homemade house vinaigrette dressing will knock your socks off; decadent lobster, crab and shrimp rolls and clam chowder all doing New England proud; and beer and burgers courtesy of Whitmans New York.

This past year, Christensen hosted roughly 20 guests at her house for Thanksgiving, and confited the legs of three turkeys in duck fat; the leftovers are still in the freezer, and she maintains that the dark meat confit is «so rich and luxurious, it can really turn any pantry item into something super delicious in very little time.»

Efficacy of muscovy ducks as an adjunct for house - fly (Diptera: Muscidae) control in swine and dairy operations.

Many times hunters staying at Reid - Toerner House in Lake Charles, LA, will contribute wood ducks from the morning hunt and combine it with smoked andouille to create a magnificent gumbo for the evening meal.»

Each day, shortly before lunch, Ike walks over to the 15 - by -50-foot White House pool, ducks into the tepid 86 ° water and porpoises around for 30 or 40 minutes under the watchful eye of Dr. Howard McC.

They've settled into the brooder quite nicely - not quite ready for the pond and duck house, of course until they're bigger.

So saving for a down payment and making sure all your ducks are in a row to pay a whole slew of house - related bills every month?

The campaign for PR has been around for a long time, but it's only since the expenses crisis that it's built up a head of steam again, yet the Tories used a primary to select Boris Johnson for London Mayor and many of the current crop of parliamentary candidates were selected by primaries before anyone knew about duck houses and moats.

Did you have a plan for DADT repeal in the «lame duck» session after you lost your Speakership, before the TeaParty took over the House with Boehner at the helm?

«It would be a serious mistake for House Republicans to pass a Continuing Resolution that would ensure that Harry Reid and the Senate Democrats would come back to Washington, after many of them will have likely lost their seats, for a no - holds barred lame duck session where they will be free to pass legislation that the American people will never be able to hold them responsible for,» the Texas Republican said in a statement provided to CQ Roll Call.

I recall Barack Obama planning other legislation for that lame duck session, until GETEqual, Dan Choi, and Autumn Sandeen chained themselves to the White House fence.

When it comes to the question of who's most at fault for the mess in Albany, voters are split, with 27 percent saying it's the Democrats who control both houses of the Legislature and 24 percent pointing the finger at lame duck Gov. David Paterson.

The lame duck session is supposed to start... now... and it still remains unclear what, exactly, will be taken up by either house and whether they will stick around until tomorrow to continue trying to wrangle some last - minute deals, or simply gavel in, gavel out and go home to wait for Governor - elect Andrew Cuomo.

For $ 18.88, patrons will get a three - course dinner at any of the participating restaurants, except for the Peking Duck House, which will offer the same special at lunch insteFor $ 18.88, patrons will get a three - course dinner at any of the participating restaurants, except for the Peking Duck House, which will offer the same special at lunch instefor the Peking Duck House, which will offer the same special at lunch instead.

A Tory MP who tried to claim for a floating island to house his ducks says he feels ashamed and humiliated.

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito ducked questions Wednesday about whether she plans to house convicted terrorist Oscar López Rivera at her East Harlem home for the Puerto Rican Day Parade.

Advocates for comprehensive immigration reform believe the lame duck session may the best opportunity to pass one concrete immigration reform measure before Republicans take control of the House of Representatives in January.

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The old, historical houses that I love to admire ~ including this lovely biscuit and duck - egg blue one behind our block that is earmarked for restoration -LCB- and also featured in a few of my outfit posts (♡ ◠ ‿ ◠)-RCB-.

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As for Saul, his hopes of becoming permanent CIA director are raised when he's invited by White House Chief of Staff Mike Higgins (William Sadler) for a weekend of duck hunting.

So one night, when the shelters of Baltimore were full, he ducked into an alley near downtown Baltimore, where an abandoned house had a «For Sale» sign on it.

Sure, it's hilarious to duck the calls for a few months, but when you go to buy a house five years later and find your credit rating trashed, the joke will be on you.

But before you start looking for a house... you need to make sure your ducks are in a row.

For dinner, head to the cabin in the woods that houses the acclaimed Duck Soup Inn to dine on rustic Northwest cuisine made from locally foraged and farmed goods.

Pollock had used a common house paint intended for sealing gutters and poured it on unprimed cotton duck.

Did a ton of work getting bids and getting all my ducks in a row on a house coming up for Sheriff auction only to find out last week that the rights of redemption were sold for $ 500 dollars to the owner and $ 4,500 or a total of $ 5,000 if they were to redeem those rights and gain the property.

Hi Brian, unfortunately we haven't quite perfected our how to get onto the list of immune organizations schpiels yet: «hi, this is Join from duck cleaning services and when it's done I'll sell your house for top, top, dohlar» or «congradulations!!!

However, I feel that that since we have not been pre approved for a loan, we have not started looking at open houses and we have not hired an agent, September 15th is way to quick of a rush for us to get our ducks in a row.

I need a «girly / cottagey» room in this house just for me!!!! A reading, blogging, crafting, wrapping... girly room!!!! Please, please, please come help me!!!!! I would also LOVE to help you with another lucky ducks home too!