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Whips can be constructed of a variety of materials, including Kangaroo hide ("Australian"), cowhide ("American"), and nylon cording. However, materials don't necessarily make the whip -- it is the method used to braid the materials. Good whips actually are several whips braided within each other forming the 'core' of the whip. Cheaper whips often only have a rope piece as the core instead of a braided whip.
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The Conference regrets that the Whips’ Conferences have not been held regularly in the past. Consequently, the recommendations of previous Conferences could not be pursued vigorously. The Conference, therefore, unanimously recommends that the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs should organise these Whips’ Conferences on annual basis.
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Whips have an important role in party business within Parliament, particularly when the voting strengths of the main parties are close, as in the 1992-1997 parliament. For major votes it is imperative for government and opposition to maximise the turnout, and the Whips try to ensure that every member from their party turns out to vote.
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Whips frequently act as tellers (counting votes in divisions). They ... manage the pairing system whereby Members of opposing parties both agree not to vote when other business (such as a select committee visit) prevents them from being present at Westminster.
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[T]hen, just as they had three weeks ago when they beat Oregon at the Palace, the Whips came out refreshed. When they took a 22-19 lead into the fourth quarter it appeared that the old PPM -- Purple Palace Magic -- was going to prevail yet again.
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Whips have been used as weapons in movies, from films such as the original Zorro to Indiana Jones movies and Catwoman. Movies show action heroes tripping or disarming an adversary, breaking furniture, or other doing other dramatic activities. Because of popularity of whips in film and television, people often want to learn to use the whip as a weapon.
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