All ministers were dispatched to the affected regions, including the culture minister, who is to check on the condition of several important historical monuments.

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With fewer lobbyists, less media attention and hardly any policy announcements it provides a good opportunity to check the true condition of the Tory grassroots in a less febrile atmosphere.

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Mexico does have such a scheme, called Oportunidades, which transfers cash to poor families on the condition they take their children to health check-ups and keep them in school.

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So on the chance you may know someone with a debilitating affinity for Chevy Chevelles and Pontiac GTOs, we've created a check-list of 10 ways to spot a muscle-car guy--or diagnose the condition in yourself.

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