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Kiley’s impromptu tour is an example of how members of California’s congressional delegation are improvising their routines as the shutdown drags on and most of Washington remains at a standstill.

Their club has charged into first place in the Premier League by studying, honing, and reinventing the moments when play comes to a complete standstill: free kicks, corner kicks, and penalties.

"We can do this at a standstill in under two minutes," says Mr Schabus.

Unions have staged two general strikes demanding the bill's withdrawal this month that brought public transport and services to a standstill.

Footage on local media show overhead network cables swaying as vehicles come to a standstill the moment the 7.5 magnitude quake struck.