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Thomas Cook is making the news this week for a new programme it is trialling to enable guests to pre-book sunloungers before they come on holiday. From the end of February, customers at three hotels in the Canary Islands can reserve their personal place by the pool for the entirety of their trip.
How will I feel if I arrive at the hotel and the 'free' loungers are better positioned than mine are? I have to have the best seats in the house. And so a divide has been created, like a roped off area in a bar, or the priority boarding queue. I will sit there, basking on my sun lounger that has been singled out for special treatment, resenting those who are lying next to me who didn't pay and are sharing my perfect sunshine. Or luxuriating in the shade, and feeling smugly superior to those poor souls sweating in the cheap seats.
Our holidays are becoming even more commercialised, even more commoditised, than the commercialised, commoditised world we were supposed to be leaving behind
What if another tourist knows I have bought my bed for £22? What if all the beds are gone and they offer me £10 for one afternoon? £20? What's my price? Suppose I go off for a daytrip, leaving my bed empty for four hours… surely I should sublet it? Why not convert sunbeds into tradeable units? You have hired a car and I've pre-booked a sunbed. I'll trade you four hours on my sunbed one day, for the loan of your car that afternoon. Understandably, if your car has a sunroof, we might need to offer you a longer lie down. Perhaps someone will create an app that uses blockchain to enable the redistribution of unused hours on sunbeds – Airbed.com.
Our holidays are becoming even more commercialised, even more commoditised, than the commercialised, commoditised world we were supposed to be leaving behind. Everything now has to be priced to be of value. We are in danger of becoming the cynics that Oscar Wilde defined as those who know 'the price of everything and the value of nothing'.
The sustainable / responsible tourism sector is far from immune. For totally understandable reasons, we demand that those who claim that their business delivers positive impacts show us the numbers. If you tell me about your pioneering social or environmental initiative, then my first question is how much has been achieved? How many have been saved?
Oscar Wilde doesn't have an opposite quote about the perils of over-reliance on the value of measurement. But it does have a name. It's called the McNamara Fallacy, after the American army general in the Vietnam War who sought to evaluate failure or success by measuring relative body counts. The complex tragedy of war was reduced to a mathematical model.
As the social scientist Daniel Yankelovich wrote in 1972: "The first step is to measure whatever can be easily measured. This is OK as far as it goes. The second step is to disregard that which can't be easily measured or to give it an arbitrary quantitative value. This is artificial and misleading. The third step is to presume that what can't be measured easily really isn't important. This is blindness. The fourth step is to say that what can't be easily measured really doesn't exist. This is suicide."


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A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Tuesday closed trading 361.53 points or 1.42 percent up as auto stocks surged.
Almost all the sectors ended in green, except technology, media and entertainment (TECK) stocks. Good buying was observed in auto, banking, capital goods, oil and gas, consumer durables, metals and healthcare sectors.
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 25,703.78 points, closed at 25,880.77 points, up 361.53 points or 1.42 percent from the previous day's close at 25,519.24 points.
The Sensex has touched a high of 25,904.98 points and a low of 25,645.79 points in the trade.
The S&P BSE auto index surged 285.99 points, bankex gained by 240.43 points, capital goods index got augmented by 180.18 points, oil and gas index moved up by 175.70 points, consumer durables index increased by 119.48 Apoints, metal index inched up by 114.96 points and healthcare index went up by 156.74 points. However, TECK index dropped by 2.66 points.
The wider 50-scrip Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) also closed trading 101.10 points or 1.33 percent up at 7,727.05 points.

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27th March,2018
Yercaud is my place to go in the hills when I need to get away. A cozy hill town, it is nestled in the Shevaroy hills amidst coffee plantations and forest and overlooks my hometown, Salem.
Every season in Yercaud is unique- colors of spring, mists and thunderstorms of summer, winter's clear star-studded skies and always, the cool, pure mountain air. Over the years and over innumerable visits the charm of Yercaud never wanes and a couple of hours in the hills are all I need to feel refreshed.
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Police Chiefs and Sheriff's opposing legalization and decriminalization of marijuana
FROM: Sheriff Reggie Mason
DATE: February 24, 2014
WHERE: Lawyers' Mall, Annapolis
WHO: Maryland Chiefs of Police
and Maryland Sheriff's Association
WHAT: Police Chiefs and Sheriff's Opposing Legalization
and Decriminalization of Marijuana
Senate Bills 364 and 658 Opposed by MCPA and MSA
Senate Bill 658, "The Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act," would essentially legalize marijuana which is now a controlled dangerous substance. Senate Bill 364 would decriminalize the possession and use of marijuana changing Maryland law to enable the possession of 10 grams or less and alter the penalty to a civil offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $100. Chiefs and Sheriffs, representing the Maryland law enforcement community, understand the basis of the legislation but nevertheless are adamantly opposed. Maryland law enforcement executives believe, if enacted, this legislation will have a potentially crippling effect on public safety, highway safety and, most troubling, will negatively impact children.
A wide range of studies and verifiable facts clearly show that the recreational use of marijuana is not only controversial but produces psychological and physical problems particularly injurious to the health of adolescents. Traffic accidents, particularly fatalities, are often caused by drivers under the influence of illegal drugs.
Marijuana is notably responsible for an increase in such accidents in states where decriminalization has occurred. The detect ability of marijuana in drivers presents troubling difficulty for law enforcement and prosecution. Legalization or decriminalization of marijuana will also negatively impact our police officers' ability to detect and interdict other illegal drugs which surely hurts public safety and may contribute to violence and other crimes. These are just a few of the many reasons why marijuana decriminalization is bad public policy and injurious to public safety.
Collectively, as partners who represent Maryland law enforcement, and as advocates for the safety of every citizen and visitor of Maryland, MCPA and MSA are opposed to SB 364 and SB 658. We invite members of the media to discuss this legislation and learn of the negative impact should it become law.
Please join us at Lawyers' Mall in Annapolis on Tuesday, February 25, 2014


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OUR MISSION: We are committed to the growth of golf in South Dakota and dedicated to serving our members to advance the profession.
Message from Our President
Dear Members,
Thank you for electing me president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of South Dakota. I feel honored being elected to this office and vow to serve this great association to the best of my ability. Thanks Dan Wegener for your time as president it was an honor to work with you on association business. I'm looking forward to working with the new board in dealing with the many issues that closely concern our association.
Thanks to all who attended the 35th Annual Conference and Trade Show. We continue to have success at "our" show because of you the members, our partners, the business vendors, and the volunteers that make this happen every year. Again it was a great show and I can't remember the last time I attended that I didn't have to worry about getting the course open while being gone.
A few highlights of the annual meeting:
Also want to give a shout out to Mike T, Rick W, Adam K, Kenny B, Doug L, and Mike S, on receiving awards they are much deserved.
Wishing you all a great golf season!
Jim Walraven


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The many, many ways of theming your Samsung Galaxy S8
Be different, not the same.
We strive for individuality in life, and nowhere should we strive for it more than in our phones, a digital extension of ourselves and for many an embodiment of our lives. Samsung gets this, which is why for the last few years, we've been able to theme the system and several core apps on the phone to match our tastes with Samsung Themes. This year, that theming reaches new heights and new polish, but as always, there are pitfalls.
Here's how to arrive at your perfect theme.
Before we begin, it's important to note that the order of these changes is important because of how each of these elements is applied. If you were to apply a wallpaper or icon pack you liked, then apply a comprehensive theme, it would apply the icon pack and wallpaper from that theme over the ones you previously picked out.
Samsung Themes
Samsung Themes offers up hundreds of comprehensive themes that apply to the entire system, changing the colors of not only your app drawer and icons but of the settings and the system popups. Even if you don't use Samsung's TouchWiz home launcher, Samsung Themes are something you should definitely consider as they can wipe away all the blinding white from your Samsung apps like the Dialer, Messaging, and Settings and replace it with something a little more soothing.
The Themes section of Samsung Themes is laid out quite similarly to any section of the Play Store, with a revolving carousel of promoted categories and theme styles, as well as shortcuts to the most popular and new themes to try. If you tap on a theme, you'll be given example screenshots that show how the theme looks on your home screen, lock screen, and on some system apps.
There are plenty of themes out there to try, and while there are some free themes that work quite well, many of the best themes are paid, and I'm more than happy to pay to have a good dark theme on my phone. You can even download paid themes as a trial to see how they look on your particular device before forking over your cash.
If you're looking for a good place to start for dark themes, I recommend Material Dark by Cameron Bunch as a good free theme to start off with, and Blue Glow by Sebastian Wolodkiewicz is a paid theme that is as beautifully black as the night is long.
Infinity Wallpaper
The combo-pack of animated, shifting wallpapers that morph between your Always On Display, lock screen, and home screen are pretty cool, and if you want to use them on each of those three screens, great! If not, you should apply your Infinity Wallpaper before you set something else as either the Always On Display or the home screen wallpaper, as Infinity Wallpapers apply all three at once, wiping out your old choices.
There are only a few Infinity Wallpapers that come with the Samsung Galaxy S8, but I'm hopeful that they'll expand as the year goes on through the Samsung Themes store, until then, we have a few other choices if we find the Infinity Wallpapers lacking…
Always On Displays
If you have your Always On Display turned off, then feel free to skip ahead, but Always On Displays don't suck down much battery and can be beautiful, useful ways to let you see what's going on with your phone without waking it all the way up. Each AOD has two modes: Clock, which shows the image with the time and notifications, or Image, which just shows the image on the AOD you've installed. I've personally found the Image AOD mode to be soothing without constantly reminding me how many notifications I've got, but if you prefer seeing the time and all the apps pestering you, it's your choice.
Lock Screen Wallpapers
Lock Screen wallpapers are getting some attention in Samsung Themes on the Samsung Galaxy S8 with the addition of Animated Wallpapers, Motion Wallpapers, and Multi-Wallpaper packs. Animated Wallpapers animate on your lock screen (but not on your home screen). Motion wallpapers are still wallpapers that have moving elements when you're on your lock screen. And Multi-Wallpaper packs have multiple screens that the phone will cycle through each time you come to the lock screen.
It is interesting that all of these are limited to the lock screen, as there are some unique wallpapers in here. As little as most users see their lock screen, you might not want to spend as much time here as you would on system themes or AODs, but if you've got the time, it's worth exploring.
At last, we come to the wallpaper you're going to see the most: the one on your home screen. While you're not limited to the Samsung Themes store for wallpapers, you can certainly peruse the ones offered here, as they're high quality and fitted for the tall design of the Galaxy S8's screen. If you don't like anything offered there, may I recommend the many, many wallpapers we've featured in our Wallpaper Weekly
Oh, but be careful when you're setting a traditional wallpaper. You can overwrite your lock screen wallpaper if you click Lock and home screen when choosing where to apply your wallpaper.
Icon packs
Samsung, regrettably, does not allow you to use icon packs from the Google Play Store in the TouchWiz home launcher, so if you're intent on sticking to Samsung's launcher, then there are a few things to know about Icon packs in the Samsung Themes store.
First and foremost, they suck.
They don't apply evenly within the Samsung system, and the number of apps most icon packs theme by just slapping a mask on them and calling it a day is laughable. Even icon packs that are robust on other platforms, like the pack shown above, are hobbled on Samsung Themes. If you care at all about consistency on your home screen, you have two options:
1: Use the default icon pack. 2: Use a third-party launcher with Google Play icon packs.
I lean heavily towards using a third-party launcher on the Galaxy S8 for a variety of reasons. The margins on the S8 home screen purposely leave gaps at the top and bottom of the desktop that can't be filled or delete. Folder previews with nine icons are too darn hard to see at a glance or at a distance, and folder previews with nine icons stick out like a sore thumb against a sea of regular app shortcuts. Gestures on the TouchWiz home launcher are simplified in the wrong ways, and it could stand to learn a thing or five from Evie Launcher. You can't back up the TouchWiz home launcher, and you really, really should back up your launcher.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a phone that themes beautifully and more completely than almost anything on the market today. Even if the launcher leaves a lot to be desired, it's still well worth the investment in Samsung Themes for Always On Display, your lock screen, and your system theme. Now, excuse me, I think I'm going to go savor this dark theme…
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Keith and Melissa Castleberry have been married since October of 1988 and have three children, Lacie, Ethan and Camille. Each of their children grew up working and worshipping in the church, and in 2001 they helped plant Victory Church. Since that time the Castleberry's have endeavored to create an environment of love, peace and excellence based on the worship of Jesus Christ in spirit and truth. Pastor Castleberry is a constant learner and student of the Word and under the influence of his family, he has been involved in the business world most of his adult life, and in fact he started and operated an air conditioning business to support the family when they planted Victory Church. After going through trade school for Air Conditioning, Pastor Castleberry continued to studied Real Estate, Business Management, Theology and now has a degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Counseling to better lead and guide the people of Victory. It is his desire to see Victory Church become a great and mighty church, the church that God desires it to be. The motto of Pastor Castleberry continues to be very simple; "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you". Matthew 6:33
The Castleberrys remain the best of friends, relying on each other in all aspects of life. Melissa continues to be the strong and wise wife, mother, advocate, confidant and friend that her family, her husband and her church has always needed over the years. With three granddaughters the fun is just beginning. Though many things have changed in both of their lives, one thing remains constant, and that is their passion for the unadulterated and undiluted Word of Truth and to lead Victory Church into the Spirit of God. By doing the Will and Work of God and remaining in the Word and Ways of God all things are possible!


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Only a couple of decades ago, genetically modified organisms (GMO) would have been something out of science fiction. In the not so distant past, we never imagined we would find on our dinner tables strawberries with fish genes, corn with...
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When we talk of hunger and nutrition issues in the Philippines, many factors come into play, such as poverty, agriculture, access to food, consumption, and our existing food systems. But where do consumers – ordinary people like you and me – fit...
We have finally launched our #IAmHampasLupa Electoral Campaign, aimed at mobilizing young people to get more involved in our country's agriculture.
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My hiatis is over!
On April 1st I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Sawyer Edward. Since then I have been adjusting to mommyhood, and craving to get out with my camera.
I will post when I can, and when I have something new to share. I may occasionally also just post a favorite from the past few years of blogging to reintroduce some of my older photos.
Todays photo was taken over the weekend from Trillium Lake. I love how the clouds wrapped around the mountain.


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Clarithromycin Tablet Side Effects
Clarithromycin (Biaxin) is a prescription antibiotic that was first approved for use in the United States in 1993. Now, more than 3 million prescriptions are filled for the drug every year, according to a 2014 update from the National Library of Medicine, or NLM. This medication is prescribed to treat a range of bacterial infections, from lung, skin, ear and sinus infections to ulcers caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. The most common side effects reported are stomach and intestinal problems, an abnormal taste in the mouth and headaches. Allergic reactions and some severe liver and heart effects also have been reported.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Gastrointestinal Side Effects
An array of different stomach and intestinal symptoms may occur in a person taking clarithromycin. In adults, about 3 percent report experiencing diarrhea and nausea, and 2 percent report indigestion and abdominal discomfort or pain, according to 2013 prescribing information listed by the NLM Daily Med. About 6 percent of people taking extended-release tablets report having diarrhea, the NLM Daily Med also reports. Diarrhea can occur when an antibiotic kills the normal bacteria in the gut, or it can be a sign of an intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile. This infection is rare, but it has been reported in patients treated with clarithromycin.
Nervous System Effects
A change in the sense of taste, called dysgeusia, is one of the common side effects of clarithromycin and is attributed to its effects on the nervous system. About 3 percent of patients report a strange taste in the mouth, which is often described as metallic, according to NLM Daily Med, which further reports that about 7 percent of people taking extended-release tablets report this side effect. Less commonly, headaches are experienced by people taking clarithromycin. Usually these are mild, but severe headaches have been reported.
Other Side Effects
Effects on the liver, detected by increased levels of blood liver enzymes, have been seen in 1 to 2 percent of patients taking clarithromycin, according to 2014 information from the NLM LiverTox website. It is usually reversible, but liver toxicity can become severe, especially if clarithromycin interacts with other drugs you may be taking. Liver side effects often have no symptoms, and they tend to occur more often in seniors. After clarithromycin was approved for use, clinical trials studying the drug reported insomnia, skin rash and yeast infection side effects in some patients.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not take clarithromycin unless your doctor has determined no appropriate alternative treatment is available. Allergic reactions to clarithromycin have been documented and can be serious. Symptoms of an allergic drug reaction may include trouble breathing, wheezing or swelling of the tongue, throat, lips and face. Any of these symptoms should prompt an urgent call to your doctor, as should severe abdominal pain or frequent vomiting; severe, watery or bloody diarrhea; or black or tarry-looking stools. Clarithromycin has been associated with abnormal heart rhythms, most frequently in mature people and women. Your doctor may avoid prescribing this medication if you have heart disease or other risk factors for cardiovascular events.
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Okay, saddle up, safety nerds. This section is a doozy, which is why it's the only one I'm covering today. I've talked about this legislative improvement to TSCA here and here.
Before I get started though, some sad news related to CSIA:
Senator Frank Lautenberg, one of the main co-sponsors of this bill, passed away yesterday at the age of 89. I'm no Washington insider, so I can't tell you whether or not this will have an impact on how CSIA goes through committee. But still, it's sad, and my condolences to his friends and family.
Section 4
Section 4 of this proposed bill is revolutionary. It proposes an entirely new framework for chemical assessments, creates a system for prioritizing chemicals for assessment, and lays out guidelines for testing. The goal of this section is to treat new and existing chemicals in the same manner, which is one of the major flaws in TSCA.
This section also authorizes the EPA to use rules, testing consent agreements, and tie this testing directly to safety assessments. The EPA will be given a deadline to develop a new system to accomplish these goals - the first is to establish a "Prioritization Screening Process", which is basically a means by which the EPA can triage chemicals for evaluation, focusing on the ones of most concern first. The actual deadline for this new system is not specified in the legislation's present form - I imagine that this is being discussed in committee.
Section 4 also requires the EPA to establish criteria by which to evaluate the data from the chemical testing. This criteria must be "scientifically sound" and requires that any entity that submits testing results or studies to the EPA must also disclose the source of the funding for those tests and studies. I really, really like that part. Transparency!
The EPA will encourage the use of good laboratory practices, scientifically reliable test methods, standardized protocols, and other methods to ensure the scientific quality of the data.
Now, the U.S. has obligations as a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to abide by the Mutual Acceptance of Data. One of the challenges that the EPA faces is to make sure that this new system produces data that fits the criteria laid out by the OECD.
Using the data gathered by this as-yet non-existant system, the EPA needs to determine whether a chemical substance exceeds a threshold of toxicity. This distinction is crucial, because some chemical substances may contain similar components but have different levels of toxicity, and some may not exceed a particular threshold at all.
Section 4 also allows the EPA to consider data from multiple sources, which might include information from companies, public studies, state governments, or other governmental bodies. The reference to "other" there probably means information submitted by the European Union through their REACH program. Right after this part, the legislation states that the EPA will make information, guidance, procedures, tools and data available to the public - this will be an item of some debate in order to balance the interests of intellectual property.
The next part of Section 4 addresses establishing definitions of "high priority" and "low priority" chemical substances, and makes a distinction between substances that are currently "active" in commerce, or "inactive." This is all about getting the EPA to make safety determinations in a timely manner - hence the characterizations. Safety assessments will not be conducted for "low priority" chemical substances.
Companies that submit their chemical substances for assessment must also shoulder a part of the testing, and the EPA's standard requires the data to be obtained from non-animal testing whenever possible. The EPA may prescribe guidelines for the development of test methods that keep the U.S. in compliance with the OECD.
Whew! That was a long one. See you next time, and so long, Senator Lautenberg.


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Iowa Republicans are incensed by recent comments made by Representative Bruce Braley where he appeared to call into question the credentials of Senator Chuck Grassley.
Braley's caught on camera comments at a Texas fundraiser have Republicans more optimistic that they can beat him in Iowa's U.S. Senate race this November.
The political insiders weigh in on the controversy surrounding this video, what it means, and whether it will have an impact on voters come election time.
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Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!
Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!
Meet Your Hosts
They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!
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Hello there! I hope you are getting into the Christmas spirit because today we are talking all things Christmas cookies! Now that you know how to make the best dish for those holiday get-togethers and that special adult beverage for those of you who don't like eggnog, it's time to get out those cookie cutters cause I am going to share a cookie recipe you will love!
My kids love them!
My parents love them!
My kids' teachers love them!
It took me a few attempts but I finally found the best soft sugar cookie recipe on Pinterest… and then I tweaked it just a bit to fit my own taste, cause that's how we do here!
So here's what you need:
- 1 cup margarine or butter (aka 2 sticks), at room temp
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (now if you don't like this you can use lemon juice as a substitute)
- 5 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
1. Mix together margarine & sugar. Beat until it is creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla, almond extract and sour cream and mix it all with a mixer until combined.
2. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Then slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the mixer as it is blending. Mix it just until everything is combined.
3. Separate the dough in two equal parts, cover with saran wrap. Refrigerate the dough for a couple of hours.
4. Once the dough is fully chilled roll out dough on a bakers mat, parchment paper or even your counter. The dough will be sticky so be prepared to add anywhere from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup more of flour.
5. Cut with your desired cookie cutter, I used this snowflake one. Make sure the cookie cutter is either dusted with flour or powdered sugar to prevent it from sticking to the dough.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes. And presto!
Buttercream frosting:
- 1 cup of butter or shortening (depending on your preference)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 5-6 TB heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp of almond extra (optional)
- food coloring and sprinkles
Directions for the frosting:
1. Combine all listed ingredients and mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Make sure the butter is at room temperature and make sure you do not stick it in the microwave to soften or it will separate your frosting. Then frost on cooled cookies and serve right away or save for later!
I enjoy making these with the kids. They get so excited and love to decorate them.
These cookies are the perfect combination of a sugar cookie and a cake. Perfect taste and texture… They turned out so well! You have no idea how many times I have baked these for school. They are a hit among the kids (and the teachers as well).
This recipe actually yielded me around 45 cookies. If it wasn't because I was making them for my daughter's class I would have saved half the batter and stored it in the freezer. It freezes and defrosts great.
And there you have my kid's artwork! They are pretty good at decorating, if I do say so myself. 😉 Must get it from their momma. ?
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What kind of cookies do you bake this season? If you try these you gotta let me know how they turn out!
The cookie cutter I used is below!
Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ornament ideas this holiday season!


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Blue October "Home"
- Performed By: Blue October
- Album: Home
- Label: UP/DOWN Records
- Released: 04/22/16
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Saturday, 8 January, 2000, 18:28 GMT
Birmingham pay the penalty
Everton 2-0 Birmingham City
Everton survived a fierce FA Cup challenge from First Division side Birmingham, needing a controversial penalty to help them into the last 16 of the competition.
The game was deadlocked until the 76th minute when David Elleray awarded a spot-kick for a debatable foul by substitute Eddie Newton on Nicky Barmby.
David Unsworth duly despatched the penalty to give Everton the lead and then added a second in the third minute of injury time as Birmingham pressed desperately for an equaliser.
The 2-0 scoreline did not reflect how close Everton were to joining Premiership sides Wimbledon, Southampton and Sunderland on the fourth-round scrap heap.
Everton, with a record 23 FA Cup semi-final appearances, were second best in the first half and were booed off the field by the Goodison crowd at the interval.
And though gained the upper hand on Birmingham after the restart, it needed Elleray's intervention to break the stalemate.
Birmingham could have taken the lead in the 11th minute when Martin O' Connor sent through Bryan Hughes but the youngster sent his shot wide.
Francis Jeffers, restored to the line-up after his Christmas booze-up along with fellow reveller Richard Dunne, came closest in open play when he hit the post with a 25-yard shot just before the half hour.
Birmingham often relied on keeper Ian Bennett to keep them in the tie but he could do little to stop Unsworth's coolly taken 75th minute penalty, or a replica kick 15 minutes later which finally ended their brave challenge.
Everton: Gerrard, Unsworth, Gough, Weir, Dunne, Pembridge, Hutchison, Collins, Barmby, Jeffers, Campbell. Subs: Ball, Watson, Gemmill, Moore, Simonsen.
Birmingham: Bennett, Grainger, Holdsworth, Charlton, Johnson, Rowett, Hughes, Hyde, O'Connor, Robinson, Marcelo. Subs: Poole, Adebola, Newton, Purse, Lazaridis.
Referee: D Elleray (Harrow-on-the-Hill)
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It's no secret that Vesic Photography is known for his amazing action shots of the dance floor. Dancing is the part of the night that everyone enjoys but everyone is having to much fun to take photos – and Hooman captures the most amazing moments between the bride, groom and their guests as they break it down. We can tell right away that Sarah and Andrew had the time of their lives on the dance floor at their intimate Boondocks wedding, and thats exactly how it should be. The Boondocks is a fantastic NC wedding venue with the perfect mix of urban chic and southern charm, located in Youngsville, NC. We can't wait to see more gorgeous weddings come from this venue!
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Created by the artist Simon Birch, the 14th Factory on the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles is an innovative art show that has taken over a large, empty industrial warehouse. Inside of that warehouse, artists from all over the world have come together to create a unique and immersive experience. I got a chance to check it out on opening night and here all the information this exhibit.
- Cost: $15 (must get tickets online before going)
- Open every day except Monday
- Location: 440 North Avenue 19, Los Angeles, CA 90031
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From Downtown LA, you will head out on Alameda St for about 2 miles, then turn left on Ave 19. The building for the show is down on the right, and you can see the large Japanese character painted on the wall. There is street parking and a paid lot down the street but taking an Uber is best if you live in Los Angeles.
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The 14th Factory exhibit is unlike any you have seen before. The massive industrial space can hold some truly impressive installations.
The 14 different rooms are set up to represent a hero's journey by the artist, but that is also up to your personal interpretation.
A quote from the program says that the idea for 14th Factory is to "revitalize urban spaces and gift them back to the community as a collective and transformative experience," and I would say it accomplishes that goal well.
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It was cool to see these two incredibly different things in one place.
Next, there is a large main room which has mounds of grass growing in the middle and which you can walk around and interact with. There are also swings that you can swing on in the middle of the grass, which makes it relaxing.
There is a room next to this called "The Crusher" which has a hundred or so pitchforks hanging from the ceiling and it is impressive to see / photograph.
Towards the end, there is an installation called "Tannhauser" which combines four "floor to ceiling" video screens that play a slow moving shot of a camera panning up an industrial building. It is absorbing as it feels like you are floating as you are immersed in the videos.
There is also a store at the end of the show that you can purchase prints and other pieces at.
As you can no doubt see, this is not your traditional art show. This is the kind of art that I enjoy, where you can immerse yourself in it, and you never know what will be waiting for you at the next bend.
Be sure to check it out while it is here and let me know what you think in the comments.


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Kings Cross fire, Dolphin Square, boy-brothels, suspicious deaths, murderous arson and the VIP child-abuse connection
It's becoming clearer, as each day passes, that the British Establishment will stop at nothing to cover their sordid tracks.
Does that include murder?
Many victims of VIP child-abuse have died in mysterious circumstances.
According to the now-defunct Scallywag magazine, a high-level
paedophile ring, headed by Mr X, was used by top politicians in the
U.K., via the notorious Dolphin Square complex.
" This 'rent boy' ring has operated for more than 20 years, and is still operating at addresses all over Britain, despite the fact that the mastermind behind it all is at present on bail awaiting 10 specimen cases against him".
Many boys were trafficked from the Bryn Alyn care-home.
William Hague, who used to live at Dolphin Square, whitewashed an enquiry into the scandal.
The journalist Pete Sawyer reported on the links between Mr
X, Bryn Alyn and the murderous arson attackthat led to the deaths of
abused boys.
"Friends and relatives of the two victims, Adrian Johns, who died
in the arson attack in April 1992, and Lee Homberg, who died of an
apparent drugs overdose nearly three years later, are convinced that the
two brothers were silenced because 'they knew too much' about the drugs
and porn trade to which they had been introduced while in care.
Both Adrian and Lee had been abused at Bryn Alyn Community children's
home, Wrexham. Lee later gave evidence against the head of Bryn Alyn,
John Allen, sentenced to six years imprisonment in February 1995 for
offences of indecent assault.
Although East Sussex police files on the incidents remain
officially closed, it is understood that Brighton CID detectives have
also been candidly re-assessing the case-files in the light of the
possible connection with Bryn Alyn.
The arson attack on the elegant Regency converted townhouse in
Palmeira Avenue, Hove, took place during the early hours of Easter
Saturday, April 1992. The intended target was a third floor flat, where a
small party was in progress.
Most people at the party were gay and the residents of the flat were
well-known within the Brighton gay community. Because of this, few have
wanted to come forward to talk to the police after the fire.
The only staircase in the building acted like a giant chimney flue.
Flames and smoke rapidly spread up to and through the open door of the
third floor flat, where the party was winding down.
Two people, AIDS counsellor Mabel Roberts, 48, and Andrew Manners,
29, died from multiple injuries trying to jump to safety. Seven people
managed to escape by clambering down a drainpipe at the back of the
building. One, Tim Sharpe, celebrating his 28th birthday, fell to his
death after losing his grip.
Adrian Johns, 32, and another man, Paul 'Tony' Jones, 33, remained
trapped in the flat and died of smoke inhalation. Their bodies were so
badly charred that they had to be identified by dental records.
Later that morning Trevor Carrington, 41, one of the invited guests
to the party, took the train to Wivelsfield, ten miles to the north of
Brighton. He is thought to have buried his wallet, passport and a watch
in nearby woods, perhaps as a symbolic gesture. He slashed his wrists
and tried to overdose on a mixture of Paracetamol and alcohol. But at
the last minute he staggered to a nearby phone box and called the
emergency services.
In hospital in Haywards Heath Carrington confessed to his
brother that he had started the fire as 'a prank'. He said that he had
set light to a settee in the entrance hall with his lighter just as he
was leaving the building with his partner.
Carrington walked out of the hospital soon afterwards. But within
hours he was dead. He fell into the path of an oncoming lorry on a quiet
country road. Police regarded it as suicide.
Carrington's confession to his brother enabled the police to close
their files on the tragedy. It provided a simple and clean explanation.
But although there is no suggestion that the fire was started by anyone
other than Carrington, there remains the suspicion in the minds of
Adrian's two surviving brothers and close family friends that Carrington
may have been put up to the job by someone else.
Carrington was unemployed yet police allegedly told the family that
he had maintained a bank account in the Isle of Man. Just before he died
he allegedly told his brother that he wanted to go to the Isle of Man
to get some money and then go on to Holland. A chequebook for the
account was found after his death. Police told one of Adrian's brothers
that some £20,000 was transferred into this account before the fire, but
later they dismissed it as 'irrelevant' to the arson attack.
Carrington's simple confession also did not explain all of the facts of the fire itself.
Fire Brigade investigators found that two areas of the stairs had
been so badly burnt that the fire-fighters' feet had gone straight
through the floorboards. However floor areas closest to the settee – the
supposed starting point of the fire – were relatively untouched. This
led fire investigators to consider the possibility that the fire was
started in three places and not one. Something highly combustible –
perhaps petrol – may have been present at those points on the stairs
where the fire-fighters' feet had gone through.
The Brigade directed the forensic team bought in by the Home Office
to these 'suspect' spots as the fire brigade has no facilities to carry
out forensic testing itself. Although the Home Office experts didn't
disagree with the fire brigade's assertion that the spots were
'suspect', the leads were not followed up. Despite the forensic pointers
this crucial piece of evidence, which suggested that the arson attack
was not a mere prank and must have been planned in advance of the party,
was ignored. The inference was, that Carrington's simple confession was
not the whole truth: he must have bought something along to the party
with which to fan the flames.
Adrian Johns' brother, Lee Homberg, had wanted to be an actor and
hence had changed his surname. He received severe burns to his thighs
and legs in the fire, and was, according to a close family friend, quite
convinced that the fire was more than just a prank. Some of the
partygoers knew about the gay sex and drugs scene which revolved around
the former Bryn Alyn residents – including details of sexual liaisons
with leading businessmen and politicians.
It has been suggested that Lee may also have accessed
computer data detailing financial transactions between South Coast drug
dealers and those running a porn video and rent-boy network.
The week before the fire, John Allen met Adrian in the small Brighton
flat he shared with his brother. Both brothers had been asking Allen
for 'compensation' for their ordeal while they were in his care. They
felt they had a legitimate claim.
They had been gathering as much evidence as they could against Allen
and may even have invited him to the party with the intention of 'having
it out' with him for once and for all. Allen didn't show up.
After the fire Lee made a slow recovery from his injuries. He
remained deeply angry about the way the coroner's inquest into the fire
had been handled. At the inquest, two of the families of the dead had
walked out in protest at what was seen as the coroner's seemingly
inexplicable refusal to call the owner of the building as a witness.
At the time of the fire the building was linked through a
chain of companies to Nicholas Hoogstraten, noted for his somewhat
ruthless approach to the business of letting property. Hoogstraten
reputedly owns or controls more than a thousand properties in the
Brighton area.
The building had no fire-escape despite years of pressure to install
one from Hove Borough Council. Hoogstraten was not called by the coroner
to explain this, allegedly because of the difficulty in proving that he
was the owner of the property, although it is understood that a senior
Brighton detective had spoken to Hoogstraten about the fire soon after
it happened.
Together with other relatives of the fire victims Lee fought for 18
months to get a fresh inquest into the blaze. However the High Court
ruled that, although some aspects of the inquest were inadequate and
unsatisfactory, no purpose would be served by a new hearing.
In January 1995 Lee gave evidence at John Allen's trial. Shortly
afterwards and just days before he was due to receive a very substantial
pay-out from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board he was killed by a
suspected drugs overdose.
He was found dead in his flat on the 1st February 1995 lying
face-down on a mattress in his lounge. Lee was a registered heroin
addict but a close family friend says that he knew exactly what he was
doing: 'He wasn't that stupid. Often he would flush drugs he was given
down the toilet rather than take them. It was all part of his act.'
Soon after his death police raided Lee's flat and removed,
among other things, a video cassette thought to have been a compilation
of porn films made by people – and involving children – Lee knew.
The two surviving brothers, Chris and John Johns, remain to this day
convinced that Lee and Adrian were murdered. Chris lives in fear for his
life and has barricaded his council flat against possible intruders.
He has installed high security locks and steel shuttering over the
windows, believing that 'they' – whoever they are – could come at any
time to kill him. "
According to Aangirfan:
In 1987 a fire hit King's Cross underground station in London.
"Inspector Peter Power was sent to the scene of the King's Cross fire to co-ordinate the efforts of the emergency services.
"He ran the Metropolitan Police's forward command post for much of the evening and most of the night on 18 November 1987."
"Just two months before the King's Cross Fire, pop duo, The Pet Shop Boys released their second record entitled Actually."
"The final track on the album is a melancholy song entitled, King's
Cross which, in a rather bizarre coincidence, appears to foresee a
disaster at the station with the lyric:
"'Only last night I found myself lost, by the station called King's
Cross… dead and wounded on either side, you know it's only a matter of
Allegedly, certain juvenile members of a pedophile ring were in a cafe, underground, when the fire broke out.
Allegedly, the fire was started deliberately."
Further details have been provided by Brian Barrough, who left the following comments:
" This was sent to me some four or maybe five years back on a
small truth website I used to run. I have no idea who wrote it but I
think it could be true."
The King's Cross fire broke out on 18 November 1987, just 26 years
ago to the day at approximately 19:30 at King's Cross St. Pancras tube
station a major interchange on the London Underground.
The fire killed 31 people. Several staff members say there
were many more bodies some of children caught in the cafe beneath the
station; some reports say no children, others that children from a care
home notorious for abuse were intentionally brought there for the fire.
The mainline railway stations above ground and subsurface platforms
for the Metropolitan lines there were platforms deeper underground for
the Northern Piccadilly and Victoria lines The fire started on an
escalator serving the Piccadilly Line, toilet paper was wound round the
posts going up the escalator, toilet paper is used to start fires by
professional arsonists as it burns to nothing and it leaves no trace.
Also left underneath the escalators were 6 large drums which they
claim contained white spirit used for cleaning purposes, inside info
says the fire was planned for the week before but had to be postponed.
As the first members of the Fire Brigade were investigating, the fire
flashed over, filling the underground ticket office with heat and
The escape doors were locked and the stationmaster who was at home
held the keys, the fire extinguishers were in the lost property office
which was locked, and the sprinkler system did not work, and was
earmarked for later maintenance none of this was disclosed as far as I
could tell.
The subsequent public inquiry determined that the fire had started
due to a lit match or cigarette being dropped onto the escalator and
suddenly increased in intensity due to a previously unknown trench
London Underground went to each of their staff and made them
sign a document to say that everything that could have been done, was
done which was a lie, they were strongly criticised for their attitude
to fires.
Underground staff had been given little or no training to deal with
fires or evacuation, because the escape doors which in this case were
locked shut
The publication of the report led to resignations of senior
management in both London Underground and London Regional Transport and
to the introduction of new fire safety regulations.
The story goes from several sources, that Peter Power was involved.
Now, Peter Power's name also came up with the 7/7 bombing.
Peter Power is a fake name, a "Peter" is a prison cell, and
"Power" means authority, so Peter Power means we have the authority to
put anyone in prison.
I worked on the refurbishment, for London Underground, of that and 96
other stations within the immediate aftermath of that fire. It was
officially said that the Kings Cross fire was caused by someone dropping
a lighted cigarette down the crack in the escalator; that's complete
Over all escalators are sprinkler valves, to quell a fire. If, what
they said was true, the sprinklers would have gone off. They didn't go
off because they said a fireball went up the escalators, vaporising the
This cannot happen; the sprinklers were either turned off or did not
work. Those of us in the survey and design team knew that but had to
keep quiet about it and tow the official line.
London Underground were very strict about dealing with the
press, even though we were all freelance workers under contract.
Everything had to go through their official press office.
The office we worked in was rented by London Underground specifically
for the purpose of upgrading the stations. There was no evidence the
office was anything to do with London Underground; we were kept apart
from the other London Underground Offices and funding for our office
came from central government.
When the project finished the entire place was shut down, leaving no
evidence we had ever been there. What caused the fire ball in the
escalator is a question that many of us had, but the question was never
At the time we assumed it was due to methane gas leaking from
Victorian sewers that had been left, unmaintained for years, due to
government cutbacks. That seems very unlikely as air is constantly being
pushed through by the trains and by (on some stations) mechanical
ventilation although I'm not sure about Kings Cross.
There is a lot more that can be said about other projects. I've
decided to keep quiet as building industry whistle-blowers do not last
long. Nowadays I am very careful what I divulge on the Internet and
especially over the phone! It's a dangerous world.
Working mainly on Industrial and Commercial projects, I occasionally
worked on some highly classified jobs. As a freelance worker I was given
information on a need to know basis (usually the basic minimum) and was
never anywhere near the upper echelons who had key information. Even
when I was onsite I was still kept in the dark and was deliberately
denied relevant information that would fill the gaps. I was also kept
out of high level meetings.
Sometimes though, some snippets of information did
accidentally leak out… and yes unofficially we all thought the Kings
Cross fire was a deliberate act, because afterwards funding increased
jobs were saved and winding down stopped.
There are just 4 men alive who know the truth of this, one I have not heard from in a long while so it may now be 3."
"If I am caught speaking I know my family will suffer."
Isn't it about time the police looked again at these horrifying, murderous allegations?
After all, why the bloody hell wouldn't they?
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This is the first major reference work on this important choral composer. As is usual for volumes in this valuable series, the book is clearly printed and well bound, and it is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate music collections as well as for public libraries serving communities with active choral societies. Choice
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When Randall Thompson died in 1984, America lost one of its most distinguished musicians. At the time of his death, it was already apparent that an assessment of his varied contributions to our musical life in the context of his contemporary generation was sorely needed. Randall Thompson: A Bio-Bibliography is the first comprehensive study of Thompson's oeuvre since his death.
The volume is organized into five parts, beginning with a substantial biography written by David Francis Urrows, Thompson's final student and amanuensis. Urrows presents new information on Thompson's youth, his study in Italy and the influence of Malipiero on his work, his educational and compositional philosophy, and his role in the emergence of American music from the influence of European models. Benser's most complete catalog of works compiled to date follows. This vital list includes previously unpublished compositions, particularly those newly made available by Thompson's longtime publisher, E. C. Schirmer, and new recordings made by Bay Cities Music. A sampling of prose writings by Thompson offers a eclectic overview. The complete, extensively annotated bibliography, discography, and two appendixes that list Thompson's compositions chronologically and alphabetically complete this study. Music libraries will want to add this volume to their collections. It will also be an invaluable reference for choral directors, program note annotators, and American music enthusiasts.


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Many people are afraid to use the 3D features in Photoshop but it can be incredibly simple once you get the hang of it. In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn step-by-step how to convert your text into 3D type, create a crystal cube, and arrange your objects in 3D space. This tutorial will improve your familiarity with Photoshop's 3D tools and give you a basic understanding of how you can add 3D objects to your artworks. To follow this tutorial, you'll need Photoshop CS6 Extended.
Preview of Final Results
Step 1
To start, create a new 2400×1600 pixels document. Use the Text tool to add the text that you like. You should stick to a thick font for 3D text because thin fonts don't show up well. The font I'm using is a free font called Couture. After typing, go into the Characters panel (Window > Characters) and reduce the leading. You can click on the Leading icon and drag left/right to increase/decrease the leading instead of typing in a number.
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Step 2
Next, we're going to convert the text to 3D. With the Text tool selected, click on the 3D button in the options bar. Remember, you need Photoshop CS6 Extended to see this button. Your text will turn 3D instantly and Photoshop will be switched to the 3D workspace. With the Move tool selected, click on the text to select it. You can also select it from the 3D panel. With the text 3D layer selected, reduce the "Extrusion Depth" setting in the Properties panel. This makes your text thinner and you'll see it change as you make the adjustment.
Step 4
We're going to leave the text for now and create the crystal. It's really easy to make and we'll show you how. Create a new layer and name it "Crystal". In your 3D panel, select "Mesh From Preset" then click Create. Photoshop will create a 3D cube for you on this layer. Next, we need to merge the cube with the text layer so that we can use the same camera and lighting setup. To do this, press Ctrl/Cmd+E or go to Layer > Merge Down.
Step 5
We're going to reduce the opacity of the cube to give it some transparency. This will help in the next step when we fit the text inside the cube. In the 3D panel, click on the Cube_Material. Your Properties panel will change to show the cube material settings. Set the opacity to 5%.
Step 6
Now we're going to resize and reposition the text so that it fits inside the cube. To make it easier, we're going to switch the view so that we're looking from the top down. In your 3D Secondary View window (View > Show > 3D Secondary View), click on the panel menu and select Top. Then click on the "Swap Main and Secondary-View" button located at top-right of your panel. This will swap your secondary view with your main view.
Step 7
Select the 3D text layer in your 3D panel. Switch the 3D Mode to Scale in your options bar then click on an area outside of the text and drag to scale it down so that it fits inside the cube. Switch your 3D Mode to Drag (the 3rd button), then click on an area outside of the text and drag to reposition the text so that it's in the middle of the box.
Step 8
In your Secondary View panel, change the view to Left. Click on the "Swap Main and Secondary-View" button located at top-right of your panel. With the Drag tool selected, click on an empty area then drag to reposition the text so that it's in the middle of your crystal. When you're done, click on the "Swap Main and Secondary-View" button again to bring you back to the default camera view.


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Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes continues the franchises mixture of stealth, action and adventure on a large selection of platforms.
In this adventure players will take on the role of Snake as he infiltrates Camp Omega as he rescues the Cipher agent known as Paz Ortega Andrade and picking up the former child soldier Chico along the way. Uniquely this addition to the franchise allows players to pick the order of story events with mission selection up to the player.
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes features a very small number of main missions (7) and instead chooses to improve the amount of content through side missions and other challenges for players.
Attacking these missions has plenty of difficultly for the Metal Gear Solid veteran but there are a number of new mechanics that ease this difficultly for newer players (most of them are on by default but can be turned off). These are mostly related to indicators that alert the player to whether or not they have been spotted or should be cautious.
Things like making too much noise, or light (especially during the night missions) alert enemies to your presence. While on the other side of the fence going for silent takedowns and hiding the bodies will allow you to move freely around the given scenario.
One thing the game has really tried to work on is the AI behind enemies. It's very clear that most enemies aren't restricted to a single movement path with enemies regularly seemingly deviate from what you might expect as well as randomising the times they turn and look around. Resulting in a much more realistic stealth experience.
With a solid stealth adventure that has some room for more aggressive play Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is worth picking up for those that love a bit of stealth gameplay. However, due to the short nature of the main missions you'll need to be willing to partake in the alternative methods of play to get value on your dollar.
- A continuation of the Metal Gear franchise.
- Focus on stealth but still some room for direct combat.
- New visuals and cues to give you information.
- Great AI design that feels natural and not static.
- Short campaign that gets gameplay hours from bonus missions.
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Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the 'Garden City' because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the 'Silicon Valley of India'. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.
Budget Hotels in Bangalore
There are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.
The official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.
Events in Bangalore
The important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.
Places to See in Bangalore
Some of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary's Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.
How to Get There
The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.
Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.
There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.
A census town in Thane district of Maharashtra, Shahapur is surrounded by the Sahyadri ranges. The popular trekking spots, Mahuli and Aaja are located here. Declared a No Chemical Zone, Shahapur has four dams at Tansa, Bhatsa, Vaitarna, and Modak Sagar and two lakes near Borivali, and Vihar. The town is the largest Taluk in Thane District and houses the Jindal Steel and Liberty Oil.
Places to Stay
There are many hotels to stay in Shahapur. Tourists visiting the place can stay at Midway Park Resort, Visawa Resort and Shangrila Resort that offers rooms starting from Rs.1500 onwards.
All annual festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Ramzan and Christmas are celebrated here.
Marathi is the local language here.
Places to Visit
The Vitthal Mandir, Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir and Titwala Ganesh Mandir are located within 2kms of the bus stand. The other places to visit nearby include, the Harishchandragad Fort inn Junnar (29kms) and the Kala Talao Lake in Kalyan (31kms).
How to Get There
The nearest airport is in Mumbai
The nearest railway station is at Kalyan.
The Shahapur Bus Station runs regular bus service to neighbouring towns and villages. There are a great number of bus operators like VRL Travels, SRS Travels, Shakuntala Travels and Bharathi Travels that offer travellers regular bus services to and from the town. TicketGoose.com offers discount coupons for bus booking to all its customers.


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MASTER CHEF CANADA: Season 5 – CASTING IS NOW OPEN!
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CTV Delivers a Fifth Serving of Hit Culinary Series
MASTERCHEF CANADA for 2017/18 Season
- Casting is Now Open for Season 5 -
Canadian culinary luminaries Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung, Claudio Aprile return as judges
Home cooks looking to follow their culinary dream can apply now at MasterChefCanada.CTV.ca/Casting
Open casting call to be held in Toronto on Sunday, Sept 17
A Top 5 program with Millennials, Season 4 of MASTERCHEF CANADA was the most-watched Canadian program this past spring with total viewers and all key demos
TORONTO (July 26, 2017)
– Hot on the heels of a delectable Season 4 run, CTV announced today another season of its hit culinary competition series
for the 2017/2018 broadcast season. Casting for home cooks looking to follow their culinary dream is now open at
, with production set to begin this fall in Toronto on a new 12-episode season from Proper Television.
Marking a return to the
kitchen are distinguished Canadian judges Michael Bonacini (O&B restaurant empire), Alvin Leung (Bo Innovation in Hong Kong), and Claudio Aprile (Copetin Restaurant & Bar). The esteemed trio are poised to once again mentor and challenge everyday Canadians to elevate their cooking and presentation skills to a professional level, as home cooks compete in high-stakes cooking challenges to secure the
title and take home a $100,000 cash prize.
Canadians maintain a strong appetite for
. A Top 5 program with Millennials, Season 4 of MASTERCHEF CANADA was the most-watched Canadian program this past spring with total viewers and all key demos. The Season 4 finale alone averaged 1.4 million total viewers.
"We are delighted to set the table for Season 5 of
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"Canadians continue to make
one of the most popular programs on television," said Mike Cosentino, Senior Vice-President, Content and Programming, Bell Media. "We are happy to return such a powerful and beloved CTV franchise to the schedule with Season 5 set for Spring 2018."
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Passionate and talented Canadian home cooks hungry for an opportunity to pursue their culinary dreams have until 11:59 p.m. ET on September 17, 2017 to apply online. Casting will come to an end with Open Casting Call in Toronto on September 17 with additional details to be announced later this summer. Interviews are slated to take place this fall, and applicants are encouraged to apply early for an opportunity to meet producers when they are in their region. Additional details will be available at
Viewers can relive all the culinary action from the
kitchen with Season 4 episodes available on demand at
and on the CTV GO app. Seasons 2–4 of
are also streaming now on CraveTV.
The MASTERCHEF format and finished programmes are represented internationally by Endemol Shine Group, and is based on a format originally created by Franc Roddam.
is produced by Proper Television in association with CTV. Proper's Vice-President and Creative Director Cathie James is the Showrunner and Executive Producer. For Bell Media, Tina Apostolopoulos is Production Executive; Robin Johnston is Director, Original Programming, Factual and Reality; Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Original Programming
Pat DiVittorio is Vice-President, CTV and Specialty Programming; Mike Cosentino is Senior Vice-President, Content and Programming. Randy Lennox is President, Bell Media.
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Are you ready for another great idea to use Peanut Butter? I have the perfect treat for breakfast or dinner.
This treat has been passed down through four generations in my family and it continues to grow. Most of my family have Peanut Butter as a staple in our homes.
It's real simple to make. Here are the ingredients you will need.
- Frozen or home made pancakes. I use frozen because I am lazy and there's no mess to clean up. You can make your pancakes from scratch, if you want.
- Jar of Peanut Butter. It can be any brand. It can be creamy or chunky. I prefer creamy.
- Syrup: Of your choice. Just plain maple syrup is best. I do not recommend any flavored syrups like blueberry. It will ruin the flavor.
Make your pancakes. I am not going to give a recipe for homemade pancakes. There are so many out there or can buy the quick mixes at your local grocery store. In my case, I microwave my frozen pancakes.
Place on plate.
Slather Peanut Butter on pancake. No need to real butter. If you are having a stack of cakes, slather Peanut Butter on each cake. If you are like me, I put a healthy portion on the cake. If you are first-timer you can use less, if you are scared.
Pour syrup on Pancake. I recommend using a little more then you usually do because the Peanut Butter needs it. You can also heat up the syrup if you want. It helps the Peanut Butter melt.
Take a bite and enjoy the gooey goodness.
Now that you think I have lost my mind. Please give it a try. It's sweet, gooey and yummy. All the ingredients complement each other nicely. It's like they were meant to be together.
My kid won't eat a pancake unless it has Peanut Butter on it. It's the same way with my nieces, nephews and cousins.
You can have this treat all by itself or a meal. Add an egg and some bacon/sausage with a glass of milk and you have a great dinner. The kids will love you for this treat.
I still have this as a splurge. It brings back so many memories as a kid. Now whenever I go out to eat and I order pancakes, I ask the wait staff if they have Peanut butter. Most of the time it's a "No" but I always get….May I ask why you wanted Peanut Butter. Then I am a happy camper. I get to share my family treat with another person.
Give it a try and please share your responses with me. I would love to know what you think.


text: Recipes Pastries, Pies & Tart Recipes Basic Pastry Potato Pastry Back to Basic Pastry Potato Pastry by The Hairy Bikers Total Time 25m Prep Time 10m Bake Time 15m Makes 1 Skill Level Easy Dietary Needs EF/NF/Veg Egg free Nut free Vegetarian 0 Reviews No ratings yet Save Save this recipe Share New This pastry is delicious and lower in calories than ordinary pastry made with all flour. This recipe features in The Hairy Dieters Go Veggie recipe book. Method First make some mash. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks of about 3cm. Put them in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for 10–15 minutes or until very tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander, tip them back into the saucepan and leave them to dry out for a while – the drier they are the better. Mash until smooth – don't add any butter or milk – and leave to cool. 275g Floury Potatoes (Maris Pipers or King Edwards) To make the pastry, rub the butter into the flour in a bowl, then add 200g of cooled mash and a tablespoon of the milk. Season with a pinch of salt. Work everything together into a dough, handling it as lightly as possible. If it's too dry, add a touch more milk, but only a teaspoon at a time. 40g Butter (Chilled, Diced) 1 tbsp Semi Skimmed Milk 80g Plain White Flour Pinch of Salt When you have a smooth dough, roll it into a ball, cover it with cling film and chill for at least half an hour before using. Let's Bake The easiest way to follow a recipe Egg Free Nut free Quick and Easy Vegetarian Reviews Unfortunately there are no reviews for this recipe yet! Leave Your Thoughts Unfortunately reviews are not permitted to non-registered users. Please Log in to leave your review or ask us a question. Ingredients Metric 275g Floury Potatoes (Maris Pipers or King Edwards) 40g Butter (Chilled, Diced) 80g Plain White Flour 1 tbsp Semi Skimmed Milk Pinch of Salt Recipe Alternatives Shortcrust Pastry Shortcrust Pastry Total 25m Makes 1 Skill Easy Diet Veg Rating No ratings yet Dessert pastry Dessert pastry Total 0m Serves 1 Skill Easy Diet Rating No ratings yet Wholemeal shortcrust pastry Wholemeal shortcrust pastry Total 40m Makes 450 Skill Easy Diet Rating No ratings yet