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We now know one thing that 2010-11 National Player of the Year Jimmer Fredette won't be doing to supplement his income while locked out by his Sacramento employers this coming year: Hitting the links. The phrase Jimmer for three took on a whole new meaning over the weekend in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as the tenth pick in the NBA Draft spent more time hacking around in the rough and serpentining around the greens of the American Century Championship than finding the sweet spot at the bottom of the cup. How bad was the nation's best college basketball player? Gulp… even worse than Barkley. From the Salt Lake Tribune:
Fredette finished dead last (83rd place) at the American Century Championship golf tournament on Sunday afternoon, ending up with minus-88 points. Fredette had minus-30 on Friday, minus-28 on Saturday and minus-30 on Sunday. The worst he could have gotten each day was minus-36. Jay DeMarcus of the country music group Rascal Flatts finished second-to-last at minus-83, and Charles Barkley was third-to-last at minus-68.
Basketball players with their lanky frames and inability to stand still as a general rule didn't perform well in this tournament, with Shane Battier (#77), Digger Phelps (#72), Jason Kidd (#56), Deron Williams (#46) and Penny Hardaway (#41) joining Chuck and Jimmer in lighting up the Edgewood Golf Club with high degree of difficulty shots from every nook and cranny in the Tahoe basin. The highest placing hoopster was former NC State star and current LA Clippers head coach, Vinny del Negro (#11), with His Airness and Jesus Shuttlesworth also placing modestly (tied at #23).
In typical good-natured Jimmer fashion, he tweeted out after his final round that he'll be "much improved" next year. Given the look and feel of an NBA work stoppage that will likely leak well into next calendar year, The Jimmer will certainly have plenty of time to work on his golf game. Whether anyone will remember who he is depends on a bunch of other factors, but for at least this one year, he gave Sir Charles a reason to feel good about himself.


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A total of 1,350 people have been evacuated from Badrinath while over 3,500 remain untraced in flood-hit Uttarakhand even as a UN agency estimated that the number of missing could be over 11,000.india Updated: Jul 02, 2013 11:43 IST
A total of 1,350 people have been evacuated from Badrinath while over 3,500 remain untraced in flood-hit Uttarakhand even as a UN agency estimated that the number of missing could be over 11,000.
"According to data available till Sunday, 1,350 have been evacuated from Badrinath- 800 by air and 550 by road. But there are some locals too like shopkeepers and ashram dwellers who also are being evacuated," NDMA vice chairman M Shashidhar Reddy told reporters in New Delhi on Monday.
The number of dead stands at 580 while the NDRF has rescued 8,634 people from Kedarnath taking the overall evacuation to 1,08,253 people, he said.
"According to the quantum of FIRs filed, the number of missing stands at 3,500-3,700 but a report prepared by a UN agency along with some NGO pegs the figure in excess of 11,000," Reddy said.
He informed that maximum deaths have occurred in the Kedarnath and Rambada areas while the number of injured registered so far has risen to is 3,119 compared to the figures of 436 on Saturday.
"Though the excavators which were supposed to be airlifted yesterday in special Mi-26 helicopters could not be taken due to bad weather, about 385 heavy machines and bulldozers are locally in operation cutting through the debris," Reddy said.
He added that however one "heavy team" with all equipment to assist the state administration are in Guptkashi from where "they will be airlifted to Kedarnath" to search for the dead bodies near the shrine.
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With various state agencies at work in Uttarakhand, he said "he had heard that different information were being disseminated from time to time leading to contradictory figures" and this should be looked into.
He said the total number of affected villages has risen from 2,000 to above 4,000.
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LINCOLN - At Lincoln Christian
University's 69th annual commencement ceremonies, tribute was paid
to two special individuals who have given of the heart and soul to
the betterment of the university. Lynn Laughlin was awarded with an
Honorary Doctorate Degree and President Keith Ray received the
Distinguished Service Award. Below is a biography of each man and an
explanation of what he has done for the university.
Laughlin receives
honorary degree
Lynn Laughlin has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the
mission of LCU for nearly 50 years. That commitment has been
evidenced through numerous leadership roles at Lincoln Christian
including professor, coach, Vice President of Alumni Services,
Special Assistant to the President and others. Most recently, he
completed his duties as "acting president" while President Ray was
on sabbatical.
A Man of God: Lynn has lived a life of extraordinary commitment to
Jesus Christ. His integrity and character have never been found
wanting. A man of humility, grace, peace-making, and faithfulness to
the Word of God are all hallmarks of his heart for God. His devotion
to the Lord has spilled over into the lives of thousands.
A Friend to the Students: Even though Lynn is officially responsible
for alumni services, he is frequently seen among the current student
body. Always present at sporting events, enjoying coffee in the
Warehouse student center, traveling with students for mission and
ministry events, or just checking up on a student while traversing
sidewalks of the LCU campus - this is what Lynn Laughlin is all
about. He loves LCU's students, and they love him.
A Partner to the LCU Family: Lynn is everywhere. He spends much of
his time encouraging, praying for, and helping LCU employees fulfill
their mission. "Volunteer" is too weak a word to describe his
availability for the mission of LCU. He always finds ways to share
in the countless roles our mission calls for. Not only is he there
for us, he is there for so many others. His phone is forever ringing
or being held next to his ear in conversation with friends and
alumni of LCU all around the country and the globe.
An Ambassador to the World of our Alumni: His photographic memory
can recall the minutest details regarding our alumni. His
data-base-like mind is a remarkable gift from God. He keeps a
remarkable pace with travel that is equally matched by his campus
engagements. More than that, his heart follows the ministries of our
alumni all around the world with prayerful support and those amazing
handwritten notes that convey he always has time for God's people.
It is with deep gratitude and great joy that the Board of Trustees,
faculty, and staff commend this honorary degree "Doctor of Divinity"
to Lynn Ryburn Laughlin.
Lincoln Christian University awards honorary doctoral degrees to
outstanding men and women who, in support of LCU's mission, are
distinguished for "serving and leading in the church and the world."
LCU recognizes such individuals for their extraordinary
accomplishments characteristics that they have typically
demonstrated not just for a season but for a lifetime. In awarding
an honorary doctorate, the University seeks not only to honor the
recipient but also to present to constituents-students, staff,
faculty, trustees, alumni, churches, and friends-a lifelong example
of Christ-like servant leadership.
Congratulations Lynn Laughlin; and may God grant you many more years
of outstanding service on behalf of Lincoln Christian University.
Service Award
The Board of Trustees, administration, faculty,
staff, and students wish to express their deep gratitude to their
president, Dr. Keith H. Ray. He is completing 16 years as president
of Lincoln Christian University and is retiring from Christian
higher education May 31, 2014. Prior to his assuming Lincoln
Christian's presidency in 1998, he served as Dean of Students at
Dallas Christian College and later served as Dallas Christian's
president for four years.
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Dr. Ray is not only
a president, but also a pastor, theologian, and a preacher. He is at
heart a preacher/theologian who loves to dig deeply into God's Word
and share what he has learned through the ministry of preaching and
teaching. Additionally, he is a pastor who loves the church and
desires to serve God's people through the ministry of mentoring. He
is a president whose leadership God has blessed because he seeks
first to honor God.
During Dr. Ray's presidency, he has faithfully honored God in his
efforts and consistently worked to advance the Kingdom in his
relentless pursuit of excellence. Under his guidance, LCU has
He reduced
operational debt by more than 50%, increased gift income by 85%,
and almost tripled the LCU endowment.
He led the
largest campus renovation and expansion in our history, adding a
new maintenance facility, athletic center, and women's residence
The school's
name was changed to Lincoln Christian University (2009).
The Hargrove
School of Adult & Graduate Studies was launched (2009).
He led a
broad-based branding effort (2009).
He added numerous
academic programs, including:
specialization in Worship Studies (2003).
BA degrees
offered in Las Vegas, NV (2006).
Seminary MRE and
DMin degrees (2007).
Online MA
degrees in Organizational Leadership, TESOL, Bible/Theology, and
lntercultural Studies.
MA degree in
Spiritual Formation in Normal, IL (2009).
MA in Ministry
degree offered in Indianapolis, IN (2013).
The China
Institute in partnership with the American Chinese Civic
Exchange (2012).
As a direct result
of President Ray's leadership, LCU is on mission-a vibrant community
wholeheartedly nurturing and equipping Christians to serve and lead.
It has been a calling to which he has given his very best. His love
for Christ's mission, the role of education, and the potential of
students has fueled his ministry for nearly 25 years.
President Ray has been God's leader for a very special time in our
history. He has led well and is leaving well. Our schools are
positioned for a bright future. He has invested wholeheartedly in
support of our mission. His impact is aptly described in Philemon 7,
"For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother,
because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you."
With deep appreciation, the 2014 Distinguished Service award is
presented to Dr. Keith H. Ray for his outstanding presidential
leadership from 1998-2014.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
No Grinches Allowed~Roast Beast for a Crowd
So the holidays can be very stressful for many. I miss the days of spending Christmas with my sisters and their families, we don't get to spend any holidays together.
My son and his dear wife host Christmas, and it is a labor of love! They have 4 little ones , so it takes a lot to have the house looking beautiful and entertain for so many!
The ceramic tree I made for my mom so long ago gets displayed, which I do appreciate!
The table is set beautifully! Edited to add, son, set the table, that was his job growing up!
Lenox Tartan cloth and napkins, Waterford platinum stems.
Not a detail left out!
Many appetizers including dh's antipasto platter.
We also had shrimp cocktail, beef wellington bundles, sweet and sour pork bites*, cheese and vegetable platters and more.
The first course was stuffed baked clams*.
Main was Filet Mignon, Shrimp Francese*, Stuffed lobster tails, twice baked potatoes, carmelized onions*, sauteed mushrooms in wine sauce*. Spinach casserole topped with onion rings*, glazed carrots*, roasted asparagus and assorted breads. Items with a * were my contributions.
The children ate in the kitchen, 8 of them, and then it became the dessert buffet. If you look closely at the snowflake on the door, one of the grandboys added Spiderman! :)
My Yule log, dh's rugelach, and in the bowed silver bowl, I made death by chocolate with homemade peppermint bark as the candy between the layers.
There was also blueberry pie, red velvet cake, chocolate cream pie and cookies. Oh so much food!
The tree was beautiful!
It was a lovely day, and we thanked God for our many blessings, and look forward to the ever expanding family.
The only negative was that my Kdgn grandson had to be taken to the ER after everyone left, as he had an allergic reaction to something, so they were there till 4am! He was given a shot and was much better Monday morning.
Never a dull moment!
Oh, and a wonderful bag of goodies was left there for me by Alma, The Tablescaper. Pictures of that next time!
I hope you were surrounded by those you love this Christmas!
I am joining Marty 's Tabletop Tuesday .
Susan for Tablescape Thursday
Gollum for Foodie Friday
Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
We don't take our Christmas decorations down till Three Kings Day, Jan 6. I can't imagine not enjoying them this Christmas week into the New Year holiday. That's what we have always done, and I don't know anyone personally, who takes the decos down right away! But since I started blogging, I have learned others do!
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With you as inspiration, how could your sweet DIL not be inspired?? Everything is beautiful, how she does it with four little ones I don't know, and the menu is scrumptillyicious (sp?). You must be tired. Your buche de Noel is a beauty. Looking forward to 'Alma's' goodie bag. ;) xoReplyDelete
The fruit hasn't fallen far from the tree. It looks like they've learned from your talents in the kitchen and on the table. Everything looks fabulous!ReplyDelete
Your DIL set such a beautiful table K, so inviting! Sounds like you had a great Christmas and ate very well:@)ReplyDelete
A beautiful table! That's a lot of people for dinner and WOW, what a menu!!!!ReplyDelete
Everything looked lovely and the menu sounded divine!ReplyDelete
Everything looks so beautiful..God bless the ones that take over for us..and the young ones that add their spiderman twinkle..and the ones that get better!ReplyDelete
Looks like a most fantastic Christmas for you and your family! Glad the little guy is ok! hey, did he have any of the shellfish?ReplyDelete
Your daughter in law sets a beautiful table! I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful Christmas.ReplyDelete
Everything looks wonderful...ReplyDelete
Scary, hope D is okay, did they ever figure out what he was allergic to?
Happy Healthy New Year to you and Mike.
Kathleen -- I loved seeing all your photos -- what a glorious celebrations! Sorry to hear little grand had some troubles but glad all is well :)ReplyDelete
Happy New Year!
Beautiful! I love the tree, the table and the desserts! All just amazing. I don't take down my tree until New Year's! I need this week to relax and enjoy everything! hugs, LindaReplyDelete
Merry Christmas Kathleen!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful setting for a wonderful family! Everything was "decked out" to the nines!
ps.....love the spiderman!!
I am glad the little one is doing better.
Happy New Year Be Safe and God Bless
Kathleen, I agree with previous comments. You've set the standard and are a fabulous role model. It must be so heartwarming to see your DIL do these things for her family. Glad all is well with the little one. Scary!ReplyDelete
Enjoy the week and relax. ~ Sarah
OMGoodness, what a FEAST!!!!!!!! We never have that much food and YOU sure did contribute alot! Your DIL has learned alot from you, it all looked devine! I have no clue how she does it all with 4 little ones!!!! THAT is a Chruistmas miracle:):) So glad you had a good day. I, too, miss hokidays with my family and Joe's. Now it is just our daughter and all her in-laws. At least I have some memories. XO, PinkyReplyDelete
Kathleen, it's all so beautiful! The food looks delicious and it sounds like everyone had a wonderful holiday.ReplyDelete
Your DiL did a fantastic job! I can't wait until I have a DiL to do Christmas! Yeah!!ReplyDelete
A perfect Christmas Celebration by your son and his wife and your contributions. EVERYTHING looks so festive and lovely! And Yummy too!ReplyDelete
I know you all had a delightful day!
Oh my ..I'm so glad your grandson was OK! What a scare that must have been!ReplyDelete
Your DIL and son did a magnificent job decorating and setting a beautiful table, and all that wonderful food looks and sounds so wonderful, Kathleen.
Have a very Happy New Year my friend!
What a gorgeous table! How wonderful to have a dReplyDelete
dIL share your interests and talents. Beautiful post. thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. happy, happy New Year!
Oh my, the tablescape was stunning and all of the menu sounds totally devine. It sounds like such a wonderful Christmas and how special to spend it with family. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, martyReplyDelete
Your son and daughter in law sure made justice to your talent; everything is PERFECT! I also find the holiday have changes; as I am agng,I get very notaslgic; so many have gone;but we now have so many new faces to see around the holiday table.ReplyDelete
What a wonderful family dinner in a beautiful setting! As our families grow, it does get tricky to gather everyone for holidays. We managed to have our son and his wife and our daughter and her family overlap by about 24 hours this year!ReplyDelete
Oh my, what a lovely lovely home. The table was set meticulously and looks fabulous. Love the dessert table. And all the food sounds wonderful. I hope the New Year brings you warmth, kindness and many many blessings.. xo marlisReplyDelete
Kathleen, their home is beautiful! The mantel, the door decor - all of it stunning. But, knowing that you taught your son to set such a gorgeous table is priceless. With a mother like you, I'm sure he learned how important it is for the table to be inviting and special, and he certainly did that with this table. Oh, I'm so sorry their son had an allergic reaction, but glad it all worked out well. All of that food looked so delish. Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2012. laurieReplyDelete
Your sons home is absolutely beautiful. And the table was just gorgeous. How impressed I am that your son did this. The food the food, oh my it truly was a Christmas feast. Your trifle and yule log added added beauty and looked so delicious as did the rest. Your daughter in law must be a gourmet cook. Thankyou for sharing these personal moments with family. They are heartwarming.ReplyDelete
Lovely, lovely. Merry Christmas.ReplyDelete
I gained 10 pounds just reading that incredible menu! Roll me out in a wheelbarrow - wow, how could you say no to anything on the menu! The table WAS exquisite and perfectly done. So sorry to hear about the trip to ER, that is frightening, but they will talk about that in years to come.ReplyDelete
My mother always left our tree up for my birthday which is the 8th so I love having an excuse to keep enjoying the decorations too. My SIL was taking hers down the next day. I say enjoy, enjoy!
Sounds more like you were at a gourmet restaurant!! Yum! You made a lot of nice contributions too!ReplyDelete
Beautiful tablescape and decorations!
Happy New Year!
Kathleen, such a beautiful table and Wow...so much yummy food! Death by Chocolate sounds insane...insanely good! :) Thanks for sharing this gorgeous table. You taught your son well...he did a great job setting it!ReplyDelete
Kathleen, this table is just beautiful, thanks for sharing! And the food looks delish! Quite a celebration! You are right about the labor of love, that's a lot of work setting up, and cleaning up! Your son did a wonderful job! Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
Wow! Gorgeous from evert angle...and I think that I gained 5 pounds just reading the menu. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Happy New Year! Cherry KayReplyDelete
Sosorry about your grandson, Kathleen, but glad that allergic reaction got resolved pretty quickly. What an elegant table setting! I cannot believe your son did that. You really trained him well. And his wife did such a good job with the whole house and food. Everything is just lovely. I hope you will have a chance to see my post about my brand new granddaughter which is just below my current tablescape post. Happy New Year to all!..ChristineReplyDelete
That tablecloth is so beautiful! Your entire tablescape is gorgeous! Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
Just beautiful! Oh the food! Oh my! My belly is full just looking at all of it! Everything just shouts family. S o sorry your grandson got sick but happy to hear he is better! Happy New Year friend!ReplyDelete
Oh Kathleen, you must be so proud. Everything looks spectacular. Clearly, his Mother's Son. The food sounds amazing. So sorry to hear of the ER visit. A sure way to put a damper on Christmas. Hope that all is well.ReplyDelete
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I'm with you. I couldn't imagine taking my Christmas decos down this week. This is the week I truly enjoy them.
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One word-STUNNING!! Everything looks beautiful and the food looks scrumptious! We keep Christmas up til Jan 6th too (my mother did this).ReplyDelete
Happy and Healthy New Year!!
What a stunningly beautiful table. I know what you mean about celebrations changing as children grow up, move out, and marry. This is why I started hosting a Boxing Day dinner. No one needs to try to rush to see us on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but can relax and enjoy the day after. Happy New Year, Kathleen!ReplyDelete
OMG Kathleen, you probably found your soul mate with your dear Dil and I can tell her Mil, Kathleen must be the main source of inspiration. Everything is gorgeous! The food looks so yummy and you all had a terrific and happy time, I'm so happy for you dear friend. Thank you sooo much for your for ever wonderful visits and kind comments. Here are my most sincere wishes for a healthy, prosperous and happy New Year 2012 for you and yours.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful table!! I cen relate to the visit to the ER - Mr FH had a massive reaction to 'something' on Boxing Day night and was rushed to hospital too. He is still not feeling up to par yet but glad your grandson has recovered quickly.ReplyDelete
We always leave our Christmas decorations up into January, and enjoy them as much as we did before Christmas. Kathleen, everything looks spectacular. The menu sounds wonderful. Hope that all is well after that ER visit.ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing your family's holiday table/s! Everything looks wonderful. Yes, a lot of compromises must be made and in the end it works out pretty well and is fair to all.ReplyDelete
Glad to know that your little grand is feeling better and I hope that the allergy is figured out so that he can avoid that trigger.
Oh I am glad to find someone else who maintains through January 6. I'm something of an oddity in my community and in my family as well for doing so.
OMG! So glad to hear the grandson will be okay, I am sure that was scary. I must say this is quite a beautiful setting. I love every single gorgeous detail! It's so lovely and the food looks delicious too!ReplyDelete
Hi Kathleen,ReplyDelete
Looks like you had a lovely Christmas. You taught your son well,
as he set an outstandingly beautiful table. Their whole house is lovely,
and such a pretty tree, and the menu sounded so good too!
Yea, it is hard juggling things so that it fits with everyones schedule due to the new family sharing!
I don't like sharing I have to admit!! lol, but oh well, I know I have to behave myself and do the right thing.................lol
Thanks for your sweet comments on my Christmas table. So glad you had such a nice Christmas, and
hope you have a blessed New Year,
all thru 2012.
Kathleen, I just clicked on one of your previous posts where you made your granddaughter a nosegay for her recital, and I found it utterly charming. I've made some nosegays for nieces and young friends, tussie-mussies, and I find that they are more appropriate and charming for their simplicity. Your granddaughter is one lucky girl!ReplyDelete
Wow that looks like it was something, and all of that food and cakes. I almost cried looking at those cakes,lol. Happy new years to all, and wishing everyone a very healthy 2012. RichardReplyDelete
Oh my goodness, Kathleen, what a spectacular Christmas dinner. There is nothing like being with family during this very special time. I usually take my decorations down by New Year's Day. I like to start the year with a clean house. Sometimes it doesn't stay that way very long, but its a good start anyway.ReplyDelete
I hope the new year is a healthy, happy and prosperous one for us all. Happy New Year, my friend.
What an elegantly beautiful celebration. Oh my, you dear DIL did a bang up job. I'm sure you are a grand inspiration to her.ReplyDelete
I've gotta say, you taught your son well! Heeehehehe
I so enjoyed seein' all the pictures.
We aren't havin' Christmas 'till Saturday. Ya gotta get 'em together when ya can corral 'em all. :o)
God bless ya sweetie and have yourself one fantastic New Year!!!
Your son and DIL's home looks beautiful and what a gorgeous table! Glad to hear your son is still setting the table ;)ReplyDelete
I usually take our decs down right after the New Year but with Mack staying with us for 3 days it won't happen until I regain my energy :)
My goodness, Norman Rockwell Christmas was put to shame by yours. Sounds and looks delightful...such luscious things to eat. Their home looks beautiful.ReplyDelete
Glad the g'son is ok.
What a lovely dinner! Have you been to CTS? I went the other day and there was nothing left worth getting. I did pick up two huge hurricane vases for $4.99 each.ReplyDelete
Oh, Kathleen! That is an amazing feast! Everything was decorated so beautifully. The table stunning.ReplyDelete
I cannot imagine how long it must have taken to prepared such a meal. It sounds as though you had a lovely time.
Happy New Year!
Hi Kathleen....I see your son inherited your Tablescaping talents!!....beautiful looking table and wonderful looking food....Hope you have a wonderful happy and healthy New Year....Did you hit up all the stores for their after Christmas bargains.....find anything good at the CTS???ReplyDelete
What I always think is really cool, Kathleen, is when the next generation cares about tablesettings and creating beautiful events for their families as much as we do. It's all beautiful, and what a menu!! Wow! Kudos to them and to you, because of how you raised your son. He obviously chose a wife who has the same sensibilities. Very cool.ReplyDelete
With my Cuban heritage we too wait until the Three Kings come and leave gifts for the little ones. This year, because our oldest grandbaby is old enough to understand that they will come, we're going to gather at our home the evening of the 6th for cookies and hot chocolate. So fun to start this tradition for them now!(The one caveat is--if our tree holds out! We're going to try to keep it up, but if not, all the other decorations will still be up, waiting for the Kings to come!)
Happy new year to you and yours. I hope you'll be sharing these comments with your son and DIL. :) Thanks for sharing this very nice post, Kathleen. ~Zuni
I am so impressed by their beautiful home and the lovely table your son set! You taught him well Kathleen!ReplyDelete
And the food, OMG, amazing...I want the lobster!
Happy New Year my friend,
What a breathtaking display of food,decor etc.! Your dil must be so talented and organised(and cool headed)!Your son was trained well in the art of table laying too!ReplyDelete
Looks stunning!
Happy New Year to you and yours!
- AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 7:24 AM
What a beautiful table, beautiful feast. Happy New Year! PatReplyDelete
It truly was a labor of love for all involved!!! So much fabulous food and a table to die for!!!!!! The table was set with decorator precision!!! I applaud the young people for doing everything they had to do to make this a beautiful and special celebration. It must be terribly difficult with children under foot! All I have is a husband and it's crazy enough!!!ReplyDelete
Kathleen, what a wonderful celebration! That is a huge crowd for Christmas. Your son did an outstanding job on that table. Does he hire out??? I wish he had been here to help me with mine. You don't even want to know. LOL!ReplyDelete
Growing up, we always spent Christmas with my mother's sister and her family, alternating between their house and ours. It was so much fun. We had five kids between the two families, two grandmothers, two sets of parents, and assorted other relatives there. I miss them SO much. Now, Mr. Magpie and I tend to spend it with his family or with our close friends who are like family. This year we had ten here, and it was fun, but we missed Adelaide. Her chair sat empty in the living room, but the children kept us very entertained. Plus I bought enough presents to sink a battleship. LOL! I'm afraid my food wasn't as wonderful as what you described there, but we did enjoy it. I have to confess that I've been a bit of a moocher throughout the years, going where we are invited and providing presents and sparkling conversation (and sometimes a dish) as my offerings. LOL! I am a very appreciative participant, and I can trowel on the flattery with a spade for a good meal. LOL! Now, tell me, what cook doesn't love that??? ;-)
Love you and wish you a wonderful New Year!
Sheila :-)
P.S. I leave my decorations up till Three Kings Day, too, and sometimes beyond. ;-)ReplyDelete
Hi Kathleen, This sounds like a perfect way to spend Christmas. The table is beautiful and the menu sounds delicious. Happy 2012.ReplyDelete
What a wonderful family Christmas you had! The table was gorgeous & the FOOD...oh my!! Have a Happy New Year, Kathleen.ReplyDelete
Kathleen, the food looks delicious and the table absolutely beautiful! You did a good job teaching your son!ReplyDelete
Yes, it can be stressful to not have family near at the holidays. We all just have to do the best we can to celebrate whenever we are together, no matter what time of year that is. That is something I had to learn a long time ago, when we lived very, very, very far (in another country) away from our family. We would have Christmas celebrations and gift exchanges in July, when we were able to come and visit.
It is always such a joy to stop by your blog and see what you are cooking in your kitchen! And I want to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!
What a glorious Christmas celebration and she did a marvelous job! Happy New Year and here's to another year of blogging with you!ReplyDelete
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Glad the kiddo is OKReplyDelete
I don't take down the tree till Jan 6
My neighbors snatched it all down right after dinner on the big day
All that food is making me hungry
Happy New Year!
Looks like your Christmas was beautiful as well as fun. I am sorry to hear you caught a bug. Get better soon! Have a wonderful new Year!ReplyDelete
What a gorgeous home and the food tables are out of this world. Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas!ReplyDelete
Absolutely stunning!ReplyDelete
Thank you for for sharing at Potpourri Friday. I wish you a healthy, prosperous and sparkling New Year!


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Seven Score Characters: The Gettysburg Tweet
Learning from Twitter: History so far? Too many words! Less says more.
In yr 3000 history, Gutenberg Bible to Tweets just 1 chapter: "Published Word". All US history? Just 1 more.
To speak to future, use future's language and standards!
By future stds: Gettysburg Address, short? Give me a break! (Why! won't! he! get! to! the! point!?) #lincolnfail
As favor to progeny, the Gettysburg Address, in format not tl;dr…
The Gettysburg Tweet.
87yr ago natl dads: "All equal." War tests. Battle hallowed ground > our words. We vow: dead not in vain, govt of/by/for peeps here 4 keeps
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In an evolving political dispute heating up between the ruling MDP and the opposition coalition, the latest victims seems to be Villa Group of hotels and their own airline Flyme. Apparently responding to calls to close down prostitution centres in the big demonstration held on Friday, the administration responded by sending police and tourism officials to Paradise island to check on the spas in the island. Embroiling in an increasingly political battle, the tourism ministry sent orders to close the spa operation in Villa's 5 resorts which the resort politely declined citing legal inconsistencies. Villa's own Flyme airline which ferries tourists and locals to the area around Maamigili island airport has also been grounded yesterday by order from civil aviation authority citing safety concerns. This is in contrast to the fact that other local airlines have never been similarly grounded following major incidents.
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Apple's fight to keep the iPhone off unauthorized networks will apparently begin in earnest later this week. In a statement released Monday, Cupertino warned users that they can "cause irreparable damage" to their iPhones by modifying them to work on unauthorized wireless networks.
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"Based on download numbers, the iPhone Dev Team believes that, worldwide, several hundred thousand people have unlocked their iPhones. That number continues growing every day. The removal of the lock, a bug, was a major step forward in the iPhone development. It made the iPhone free and useful to anyone, not only to those in certain countries.
"Apple now announces that the next firmware update, expected later this week, will possibly break the handset of all of us free users in the World. It speaks of "damage" done to the firmware and "unauthorized access" to our own property, The removal of those firmware problems, which were built in in favor for AT&T, does not cause "damage" as they want to make us believe.
"We will provide you with a tool in the next week which will be able to recover your nck counter and seczones and even enables you to restore your phone to a factory-like state.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Egmont classics now available as digital comics
Some of the most fondly remembered adventure strips of the 1970s and 1980s are now available as digital downloads from the iTunes store. Egmont's Classic Comics imprint (using the old 1970 Fleetway "fireball" design for its logo) is re-presenting stories from Battle Picture Weekly, Roy of the Rovers, Misty, and Scream for readers with iPhone or iPad devices at very reasonable prices.
Here's the official press release:
A collection of fondly-remembered classic comics is now available digitally
London 13th November 2012 - Egmont UK's Classic Comics imprint was created to re-publish the wealth of classic comics in their archive.
Four volumes of Roy the Rovers kicked off our e-comic publishing in June this year and now we are excited to announce the launch of further classics on popular comic series from the 70s and 80s.
A fifth Roy of the Rovers has been made available along with publications from Misty and The Thirteenth Floor. From Battle Picture Weekly we will be publishing various strips including Johnny Red, Major Eazy and the ground- breaking Charley's War. Some of the biggest names in British comics were involved in the creation of these stories, including Pat Mills and John Wagner.
David Riley, Managing Director of Egmont Publishing Group, said: "Roy, Battle, Misty…these are iconic magazines which still have a place in the national consciousness. They deserve to be brought back; their appeal also has the potential to transcend the generation gap and reach an entirely new, younger audience. With the limitless possibilities offered up by digital publishing, there has never been a better time to bring these comics to the fore."
Follow these links to obtain your digital downloads:
MISTY: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/misty-comic-tales-from-mist/id573167123?mt=11
MAJOR EAZY: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/major-eazy-comic/id575022887?mt=11
CHARLEY'S WAR: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/charleys-war/id575535490?mt=11
ROY OF THE ROVERS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/roy-rovers-comic-volume-5/id568395894?mt=11
THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/thirteenth-floor-comic-part/id573170121?mt=11
11 comments:
- Mike said...
Until one of them eccentric billionaires rolls along and starts funding great stacks of new, nationally-distributed weeklies, I suppose this is the best we can hope for. At least they're finally doing something with the back catalogue... took long enough, though.
- Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 17:22:00 GMT
- Lew Stringer said...
It'd be great to see publishers throw money at print comics again but there are so many hurdles against comics working on the High Street these days. At least digital comics remove the problems created by suppliers, retail giants and poor shelf displays.
My only reservation is that much of this material already exists in book collections, so fans who bought the books aren't likely to buy them again digitally. Hopefully there may be enough new readers to make them viable and will lead to rarer items being published digitally such as early Whizzer & Chips, or Lion strips from the 1970s etc.
- Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 17:33:00 GMT
- Dr Andy Oliver said...
Wow. Im happy with this but as you say Lew the strips have already been made more widely available as collected books - and I already have these. I'll be keeping a watch though. It would be nice to see some of the older IPC strips - Janus, Cursitor in this format.
- Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 22:05:00 GMT
- crow said...
Does this mean that Titan will stop publishing the Charley's War and Johnny Red books?
I think digital is a great way to go, whether it's new or old material. I think the main problem with comics now is the price. I think that if publishers took those savings from printing and distribution and put out cheaper comics then people might be willing to take a punt on more titles. Although, it seems to me that a lot (not all) of publishers just think that it means more profit for them if they sell a digital comic at the same price as a print version. Which seems like madness to me.
- Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 22:35:00 GMT
- Lew Stringer said...
The Egmont digital comics seem to be around 20 to 30 pages for £1.99. I guess Apple take a chunk of that.
- Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 23:14:00 GMT
- Lew Stringer said...
...I know what you mean though Crow. Comics are in a transitional period of history between paper and digital so digital needs to be good value in order to win readers over.
- Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 23:18:00 GMT
- Dr Andy Oliver said...
Depends on the target age group. I have an iPad but my boys prefer to read paper copy of their comics. Maybe as they get older they will take on e format but not for a while. they simply love being able to pick a comic up from behind the sofa etc. and casually thumb throughout. they do use the ipad but for other things such as cbeebies n youtube.
- Wednesday, 14 November 2012 at 14:16:00 GMT
- Mike said...
Though of course any comic that goes digital-only ceases to exist as far as I'm concerned. Though I already own a lifetime's worth of reading (probably), so if "the industry" is determined to "transition" in that direction it will soon see the last of my money.
- Wednesday, 14 November 2012 at 22:28:00 GMT
- Lew Stringer said...
I take your point Mike, but I presume these digital comics are mainly aimed at bringing in a new generation of readers, rather than being targeted at us.
- Wednesday, 14 November 2012 at 23:52:00 GMT
That is a really good idea - it's cheaper for the company, it gets a wide audience, and it could be picked up by younger readers too. And we get Misty back out there!
(I don't have an iPad or iPhone so I'm out of luck here, but this is good news for, say, the current generation of ten year old girls)
- Charles RB
- Thursday, 15 November 2012 at 00:35:00 GMT
- Lew Stringer said...
I don't have a device that will read them either Charles. I guess I should save up for an iPad mini or something.
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BlackBerry 10 OS will be coming to its PlayBook tablet | GadgetShift
...but it will be a bit of a wait:
BlackBerry 10 OS will be coming to its PlayBook tablet | GadgetShift
RIM needs to just make sure that it is perfect. Waiting a few more months will be worth it. We posted a story with more detail on this here... BlackBerryOS.com - BlackBerry 10 Will Be Coming To The PlayBook
We are excited by the prospect. My wife and I both love our Playbooks although we use them very differently (except when we use video chat together). I was interested to read the comment in your clip Joe re. OS 2.1/3.0. Is there any information on what this update will give us?
Do we know yet if BB10 for PB will support external USB devices?
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It's a missing feature in 2x that others already have so it's essential for me as it's the only thing that draws me away from my PB at the moment.
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[DJ Drama]
You see I been waiting
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Feel me if you been waiting on yours
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[Hook: Jeremih]
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Upper echelon, bitch we skip line
I remember reminiscing in the kitchen like
I wonder when the Braves gon' win it
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[Hook: Jeremih]
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[Hook: Jeremih]
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One of the Sparrows Point owners broke its silence on the bidding process Thursday to rebut charges that it blocked potential operators from bidding on the steel mill, saying it "seriously considered" all companies with the means to make such a purchase.
Hilco Trading, which bought the Baltimore County site with another company at an August bankruptcy auction, had set this Friday as the deadline for bids on all or portions of the property. But last week, the Illinois-based liquidator sold the facility's most valuable mill to steelmaker Nucor, reportedly for spare parts — ending all hope that the plant would be reopened.
The United Steelworkers Local 9477 in Sparrows Point told members this week that a Pittsburgh company — saying it had backing from a foreign steelmaker — tried to bid last week but was informed the plant was no longer for sale. Union leaders said another potential operator told them it too was trying to put together a deal and had expected to have until this week to do so.
Hilco's chief marketing officer, Gary Epstein, said in a statement that Hilco marketed the property "extensively" to try to find operators for Sparrows Point.
"The rumors that Hilco rejected or dismissed any offers or interested parties to acquire part or all of the Sparrows Point Mill without review or consideration are simply unfounded," he said in the statement. "All interested parties were put through a fair due diligence process and all qualified parties were seriously considered. … Through our private company process every potential prospect had to meet very specific criteria including the ability to get financing for such a large deal."
No steelmakers showed up to bid at the August auction, though a Dallas-based steel distributor did try to put in a higher offer after the fact. Workers had hoped that the apparent lack of interest was simply insufficient time — the auction was held 10 weeks after then-owner RG Steel filed for bankruptcy protection.
After closing on the deal, Hilco set a November deadline for initial expressions of interest in the plant. The actual bid deadline was more than a week away when news broke that Sparrows Point's cold mill had been sold.
"The one thing I know that didn't happen was the bid process didn't go till the 21st, and that's a fact," said Joe Rosel, president of the local Steelworkers union. "Other than that, I only know what potential bidders told me … their experience was, because I wasn't at the bargaining table."
The state Department of Business and Economic Development heard from one of the interested operators and connected the company to Hilco, said Karen Glenn Hood, a spokeswoman for the state agency. But the agency wasn't a party to any negotiations or bid attempts that followed, she said.


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BeMyApp WeekEnd is a three-day mobile app development competition taking place around the world since June 2010.
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Read the story, and scroll down for more pictures of the ghostly Bhangarh.
As you all might know, and as mentioned by me recently on my post on Indian Myna [मैना], I went to Bhangarh, was on a tour of Rajasthan. The tour was conducted by Bharat of UnseenRajasthan.com, and it was more than satisfactory. We went to many places named Bhangarh, Chand Bawdi of Abhaneri, Bawdi of Bhandarej, Khatu Shyamji, Salasar Balaji, Jaisalmer and Jaipur. He has Real Unseen Places in Rajasthan. I'm publishing this post on Bhangarh, refreshing the memories from there. Do visit UnseenRajasthan.com, and plan your trip with him. I made a custom package, but I see that Bhangarh is available in his Rajasthan Imperial Tour. Check with him.
Come-on-in with me into the mystery of Bhangarh!
Bhangarh has a story of black magic! It is said that this city was destroyed completely in just 1 night!! As detailed by Bharat… The king of Bhangarh had a deep crush on the princess of Ajabgarh, but the princess had no feeling for him. He was getting mad at this, and one day decided to get her at any cost. He ordered his tantrik [black magician] to do something. The tantrik prepared a magical oil that on applying would fly the person to the tantrik. The king managed to deliver the oil to the princess. The princess was no fool, and knew black magic too. She understood the game immediately, and applied the oil on a large stone. The stone flew and fell on the tantrik, and crushed him. A war was called from both the sides, and both — Bhangarh and Ajabgarh were destroyed overnight.
There are a couple of similar stories for this place, but all mention that Bhangarh was destroyed overnight, and the spirits of the killed still exist there. It is believed that at night, the bangle markets of the destroyed city are crowded by the spirits. The government has restricted the entrance in the boundary of Bhangard before sunrise and after sunset.
Bhangarh - Notice by the Government That Reads…
Government of India
Indian Archeological Survey, Bhangarh
Important Instruction: (1) Entry inside Bhangarh boundry before sunrise and after sunset is prohibited.
(2) Getting livestock inside Bhangarh boundry is illegal, offenders will be prosecuted.
(3) The Kevda trees inside Bhangarh's boundry are the property of Indian Archeological Survey Department (Government of India). It is not allowed to spoil the Kevda trees in any way.
Note:- Offending the above mentioned orders will result in legal action.
By Order
"Officer Archeological Knowledge"
66 comments :
Totally fantastic!!! I am so impressed it just leaves me in awe. A great bunch of pictures and nothing like I have ever seen before!!! I can not thank you enough for sharing your world with mine.ReplyDelete
It looks like a fascinating place to visit. Beautiful views, carvings, and stonework!ReplyDelete
What incredible photos. I have had a wonderful journey to India from the comfort of my home in the San Francisco area!ReplyDelete
Just incredible! I especially love the picture of the pigeon looking into the camera, one of the few living denizens of the place!!! And the old gnarled tree looks like it is howling over the loss of the kingdoms...ReplyDelete
I wonder if the ghosts would be willing to coexist with a new set of living citizens? It is such a beautiful place it seems a shame it is abandoned.
I wonder how much truth there is in the legends of the overnight destruction? Often there is quite a bit of truth in these "stories."
A beautiful gallery of photoes! Thankyou for sharing them!ReplyDelete
wow!! this was just great!! not only had I never heard of this place before, the visuals were just too good.... it looks like the places on my wish list are increasing day by day!!!ReplyDelete
Hi Lucy,ReplyDelete
A person of your age giving such complement to me is a great honor.
You're welcome Diane :)ReplyDelete
Hi RNSANE,ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for your appreciation. I read your comment on Bharat's My Dream Came True post. I hope you visit India very soon, and have Bharat as your Tour Planner.
Hi Olde Dame Penniwig,ReplyDelete
The gnarled tree was horrifying, believe me. I've never seen such a tree structure in my life.
I don't think the ghosts will be willing to coexist with new citizens if tried :) Whatever be the story, the place needs to be protected for future visitors.
My Pleasure Joy!ReplyDelete
Hi Shankar,ReplyDelete
My list too is increasing day by day :)
BUON NATALEReplyDelete
Merry Christmas to you too Pupottina :)ReplyDelete
What an interesting journey to a place I would never have seen otherwise. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I too liked the picture of the gnarled tree, as well as the rest of your photos. In some of the pictures, I would not have wanted to have lost my footing and fallen down some of those mountainsides never to be seen again. ; )
So much history in these pictures: fascinating!ReplyDelete
I nearly missed this very interesting post, grieved but better late than never.ReplyDelete
the site is marvellous and the successful photographs, my preferring is the tree which shouts.
Bravo Bhavesh.
Wow so much history is told by your photos. Thanks for sharing. BTW I dropped to wish you happy holidays and a Happy New Year. Lots, lots of happiness. Also I wanted to send warm thanks for another great blogging year. Anna :)ReplyDelete
Your photographic work is fantastic! An excellent text also. Amazing! Happy Christmas!ReplyDelete
Superb documentary! I loved it.... I'm going in holidays now and I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year... See you in 2010...
Thank you so much Anna. Wish you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010 :)ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas Tossan!ReplyDelete
Hi Chris,ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010 to you too :)
Hi Bhavesh! What a lovely post! Awesome!! Bharat seems to be doing a great job...ReplyDelete
Time to relax with a visit to a museum? Blogtrotter is at the British and looks forward to reading your comments! Enjoy and have a great holiday season!
- Anonymous23 December, 2009
As always great pictures! Awesome story to go with them!ReplyDelete
Happy Holidays!
- Anonymous24 December, 2009
you have great patience man :) Each and evry image is beautiful. I wish you a cheerful merry Christmas.ReplyDelete
Wow, truly amazing place with an intriguing story. Your photos are incredible. I love this post!ReplyDelete
Enjoy the holidays!!
As new decade approaches I wish you only the best!!
Thanks Deepak [exposemaximum]. Wish you too Merry Christmas :)ReplyDelete
Very best to you to Cheryl. Thanks for the appreciation :)ReplyDelete
Bhavesh you make me so happy with your posts. Thank you so much for taking the time to post all of these incredible pictures and for writing the story behind them. I love this, I just love this! I love learning from you and traveling with you via your fantastic photography and wonderful writing. Thank you!ReplyDelete
I'm highly honored Sarah because a wonderful photographer like you has written so nice about me.ReplyDelete
This is such an incredible post, loved all the pictures and the story. As you know I am fascinated by history and write as often as I can about it. Thank you for sharing this, as I said I really enjoyed the time and effort you spent on this post. Hope you had a very nice Christmas.ReplyDelete
amazing photos and i liked the storyReplyDelete
This is really stunning... The story is also quite interesting... This looks like a city of ruins....ReplyDelete
What impressive pictures and an impressive story too. Could the buildings have been hurt by an earthquake? I loved the picture of the gnarled tree. This is a great post.ReplyDelete
No idea VagabondeReplyDelete
have read this the same day on google reader...was not able to comment -- page was not properly uploading a few times...anyway, great photos and story, Bhavesh :)ReplyDelete
Also, Wish you and family a Very Happy New Year :)
Bhavesh: This is one of the most interesting blog posts I've EVER seen!ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing the grandeur of your part of the world with us.
I have never seen such architecture; and the tale will remain with me always.
Very Well Done, my Friend!
Aloha, Friend!
Comfort Spiral
I'm happy that you liked the post Cloudia :)ReplyDelete
Village Life
Fantastic snaps. A must see place.ReplyDelete
the cities destroyed for love...how romantic!...amazing photos!...very happy you visited my photoblog...thanks!ReplyDelete
- Madhuri shekhawat, jaipur28 December, 2010
awesome pictures! i liked the wizard's abode on the hill top.ReplyDelete
Hi Bhavesh...it was nice going through the entire article...i can see the effort put in for drafting such an informative article..bhangarh is mostly a mystery and over touted fort...i also had trouble with the indentation of the text...its right aligned in my browser...see if you can fix it...and btw..impressive photographs..ReplyDelete
Keep Traveling and writing
Nice work Bhavesh. I am planning to visit Bhangarh on my next trip to India. The place seems exciting and very picturesque. Thanks alot for these pictures. They make the place come alive.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous04 June, 2011
Can we explore bhangarh in night?ReplyDelete
@ Anonymous: Government doesn't allow it. But probably, people might be doing it unofficially!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous05 September, 2011
@ Anonymous: JSK [Jay Shree Krishna] :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous22 October, 2011
Hi bhavesh..ReplyDelete
The first word which came from my mouth after watching these pics is "FANTASTIC". Now i will definitely visit at this haunted place.
@ Anonymous: I'm glad you liked :) Do contact Mr Bharat at UnseenRajasthan.com to make your trip.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous02 September, 2012
really nice pics, bhavesh....ReplyDelete
i mean i'm spellbound by your wonderful photography
and also i have a feedback for you, i've heard a lot about the haunted stories of this place, can u please write more about the reality behind this place i mean did u feel scared or somthin'....??
just let me know whats with haunted thing really!Replies
Thank you so much for your nice words!Delete
Frankly, I did not feel any haunt. Yes, I did found a skull of a cattle, but that was not scary; see my photo above holding it. It must be a tiger or a leopard if we think practical.
THE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE BEAUTIFUL. ANY ONE WILL FACINATE BY THE PICTURE POST. EVEN IT IS KNOWN AS HAUNTED PLACE, WITH YOUR PHOTOS EVERY ONE WILL VISIT. GOOD...KEEP GOING...THANK YOUReplyDelete
- Ashish21 September, 2012
Hi... I visited Bhangarh recently and spent whole night there. I saw nothing.ReplyDeleteReplies
As one must expect practically :)Delete
just loved all ur picturesReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Palash :)Delete
cant believeReplyDeleteReplies
The stories may only be stories :)Delete
Awesome pictures :). Wonder what happens after sunset...ReplyDeleteReplies
I guess, the best answer to that is to really stay there after sunset. It must be a fearfully chilling yet beautiful experience.Delete
- Anonymous27 October, 2013
loved yr snaps will 100% explore it at niReplyDeleteReplies
That'll be cool!Delete
- Sadhana24 October, 2015
Fantastic Photos, loved to be there, Thanks for sharing.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Sadhana! :)Delete


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Is It Possible to Work Too Much? A follow-up
Work/Life Balance
Jay graduated from college with honors and went on to secure a job with a prestigious accounting practice. Now he works days, nights, and weekends just to keep his head above water. Jay has noticed that his colleagues don't seem to be putting in the hours he is in order to manage their workloads. Instead, they seem to be able to complete their projects and still have free time outside of the office. What is Jay doing wrong?
Most likely, Jay isn't intentionally doing anything wrong in his work. Instead, he just doesn't have the proper tools and techniques under his belt to truly work smarter. There are a number of ways for Jay to manage and boost his performance to become more successful in the workplace and spend fewer hours at his job—and they all start with learning.
Learning Leads to Performance
Performance is an end result sought from some meaningful activity, so it makes sense that performance won't happen without learning. Learning allows us to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform our job and generate ideas that can improve our firm or company as a whole.
In Jay's case, it could be that he lacks the necessary training to perform effectively and get his work done in a timely manner. Training that focuses on building solid time management skills and goal-setting would help Jay prioritize his projects. Such training would also help him establish boundaries on behaviors that keep him from completing tasks, such as multitasking, disorganization, and the inability to delegate.
However, training isn't the only answer. Having good tools and practicing good work techniques can go a long way in boosting performance and cutting down the hours needed to get the work done. Let's look at some ways in which we can all improve our ability to get more done in less time on the job.
Steer Clear of the Multitasking Trap
It may come as no surprise that so-called "multitasking" can actually make us less effective at our jobs. A study by psychologists at the University of Michigan demonstrated that the human brain needs time to shift gears between tasks. The more switching back and forth you do—between, say, talking on the phone, responding to emails, and preparing for your next meeting, all while scarfing down a sandwich at your desk—the less proficiently you will tackle any of it.
The "time cost" of refocusing your attention may be only a few seconds with each switch, but the psychologists found that, over time, efficiency reduced from 40% to 20%.
Change Your Outlook With Outlook
A better solution for getting work done than trying to constantly multitask would be to make sure you are working on the right things at the right time. Do you really need to chat with your cube neighbors when you should be getting your notes together for your next meeting?
Spend some time at the beginning of each week to plan your work schedule. Taking the extra time to do this will help increase your productivity and balance your important long-term projects with your more urgent tasks. All you need is 15 to 30 minutes each week for your planning session.
Outlook or, if you're on a Mac, the Mail program, can be your best friend when you're trying to prioritize tasks. Try these Outlook tools and features to help you stay focused and manage your time:
- Categorize. Set up categories and folders in your Inbox to easily locate mail from your manager or teammates, and identify items requiring action or follow up.
- Flag. Flagging an email message makes it appear as a task in your To-Do list and marks it as "important" for today, tomorrow, or whenever so you know what needs a response or action and when that action is needed.
- Set reminders. Put a due date on a task by setting a reminder next to the email message containing information about the task.
- Schedule on your Calendar. If you want to schedule time to work on a specific project or task, use the Calendar so you receive a notification in advance to begin working on the project. This way it won't slip your mind. Your Calendar is also a good place to make notes about project discussions that have taken place and related action items, so they are saved and documented.
For Outlook help and how-tos, visit http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help.
Clean Up, Clean Out
We could all probably use a little lesson in how to get better organized, right? Now that we've got our email messages in order, what about our work files? It's hard to concentrate on work when you've got a mound of papers sitting on your desk or file after file taking up valuable disk space on your computer.
It's easy to get organized online. Delete files you don't need any more, and place like-subject files together in folders on your computer or flash drive. If your firm or company hasn't gone completely paperless—and chances are it hasn't—organize paper files by priority and keep the most important ones within arm's reach. Other paper files should be stored away to reduce clutter in your workspace. Spend 15 minutes at the end of each day clearing your desk and 15 minutes the next morning planning for your day's activities. If you have a game plan, you'll be better able to meet any challenges that might arise head-on. You will have your plan written down where you can quickly refer to it throughout the day. It also helps to incorporate 10 to 15 minutes of "down time" into your plan for little surprises.
Note: Be sure to follow your employer's protocol regarding archives and storage; you might check with your manager or human resource rep if necessary.
Just Say "No"
Many people become overloaded with too much work because they overcommit and under-delegate; they say "yes" when they really should be saying "no." Learn to say no to low priority requests and you will free up time to spend on things that are more important—and activities that are probably more interesting. Before committing to a new task, take time to think about it before you give your answer. This will prevent you from taking on too much. When you do take on a new task, remember to do your most challenging work when your energy is at its highest. Save less demanding work for other times.
Collaborate or assign tasks to others when the task is not on your level of expertise. Recognizing the strengths and talents of your colleagues will work to everyone's advantage. You perform the tasks that are most suited to you and others perform the tasks that are most in their realm of expertise. The work will get done well and get done on time.
Work to Your Potential
Plan to spend time learning new things, and develop your natural talents and abilities. Outside of your required CPE, you could take a class, attend a training program, or read up on topics relevant to your work. Continuously improving your knowledge and skills increases your marketability helps boost your career, and is the most reliable path to better productivity.
Stay focused, but be flexible in the workplace. From time to time, new projects will undoubtedly threaten to throw you into a tailspin. Remember to turn to your Outlook, organize as you go, and delegate when you can. You'll work smarter without working too much.


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Newcastle and Norwich have both been fined and warned as to their future conduct, the Football Association has announced.
The two clubs were charged with failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour in or around the 82nd minute of a goalless Barclays Premier League draw at Carrow Road on January 28.
An FA statement said: "Newcastle admitted the charge and accepted the standard penalty of £20,000, which includes a third-off for admitting.
"Norwich, who had a similar breach earlier this season, denied the charge, which was subsequently found proven, and were fined £30,000.
"Both clubs were warned as to their future conduct."
The incident happened after Magpies striker Loic Remy and Canaries midfielder Bradley Johnson clashed off the ball, with referee Chris Foy showing both players a red card.
Both clubs appealed against the dismissals but while Johnson's claim was upheld, Remy's was rejected and he will serve the second match of his three-game ban at Chelsea on Saturday.
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Hey friends!
How do you like the new look of my blog? The very talented, Drew Scott designed it for me and I am over the moon ecstatic about it! He did such an amazing job and I am so impressed by his talents! Thanks Drew for all your hard work and patience with me-I appreciate it so much! If you are interested in having him revamp your blog, go here for more information: Scrappy Happiness
New classes!
I am teaching for Lasting Memories in Danbury CT, at their crop on the weekend of October 12th-14th. Julie has been so amazing to work with and we have compiled a great list of classes for her attendees. Here are the details and I hope that some of my friends down state will join me for this fun weekend of Prima goodness!
Classes are being held at the Danbury Crown Plaza in Danbury CT.
October 12th -14th
Contact information for class inquiries:
Email: email@example.com
Phone: 914-403-1612
Space is limited and they are taking sign ups now!
Each class kit is packed full of Prima goodness, including brand new CHA products! I just love these projects and I know we will have so much fun creating throughout the weekend. Every project includes multiple techniques and ideas, that you are going to love.
Tea Thyme layout class-Friday, October 12th at 7:30pm
This beautiful paper line has a soft color palette with vintage images and old fashioned flower patterns that are perfect for heritage, wedding, baby or family photos. In this class, we will create two layouts using various embellishments such as flowers, crystals and die cuts to design the perfect backdrop for our special photos.
Flower Pot Mini Album-Saturday, October 13th at 9:30am
This project is a one of kind mini album, bursting with color, flowers and unique design elements that you are going to love! We will color canvas, create our own pages inside and add fun details throughout each page. This project will also look great displayed in your home.
Craftsman Layout Class-Saturday, October 13th at 2:00pm
This class is brimming with masculine appeal! We will create our layouts using the Craftsman collection by Prima along with vintage style findings, wood elements and more. We will also use a masking technique with gesso to add texture and a dimensional touch to our backgrounds. And these layouts don't have to be just for the guys! They would also work well for themes such as New Home, Remodel or Heritage, just to name a few.
Little House Mini Book-Saturday, October 13th at 4:30pm
Let's take something ordinary and make it extraordinary! In this class, we will create a sweet little book made from canvas shapes, packaging, and a variety of gorgeous embellishments by Prima. We will work with Faber Castell's gelatos on this project and I will teach you a variety of techniques using these amazing little sticks of color, throughout the class.
So there you have it!! Four cool classes in one great place! Oh and did I mention prizes? Yes-there will be prizes...Prima prizes! Yay!
You are welcome to email me if you have any questions: firstname.lastname@example.com
Have a great weekend everyone!


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Adeona, a freely available, open source laptop theft-protection application for laptops running on Windows, MacOS, or Linux, that provides a virtual watchdog on your machine -- reporting the laptop's location when it connects to the Internet -- without letting anybody knowing your location.
Developed by Thomas Ristenpart, Gabriel Maganis, Tadayoshi Kohno, and Arvind Krishnamurthy, Adeona uses the Internet as a homing beacon. Once the program is installed, the machine intermittently sends its Internet protocol address and related information to OpenDHT, a publicly accessible distributed hash table (DHT) service. This information is then used to establish the computer's general location. (OpenDHT clients do not need to run a DHT node to use the service. Instead, they can issue put/get operations to any DHT node, which processes the operations on their behalf. No credentials or accounts are required to use the service, and available storage is shared across all active clients. This service model of DHT usage greatly simplifies deploying client applications. By using OpenDHT as a highly-available naming and storage service, clients can ignore the complexities of deploying and maintaining a DHT and instead concentrate on developing more sophisticated distributed applications.)
Unlike systems that require users passing on their location information to a company, Adeona scrambles the information so it must be deciphered using a password known only by the person who set up the account. If the laptop is stolen, only the original owner can access the location data. The owner can then bring this information to the police to aid in tracking down the stolen machine.
"We wanted to build a tool that allows you to track the location of your laptop but at the same time doesn't allow someone else to track you," says Kohno. "Typically when you create a forensics trail, you leave breadcrumbs that you can see, but so can everyone else. We've created a private forensics trail where only you can see those breadcrumbs."


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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has released statistics about the applications for new top-level domains #8212; so-called 'dot word' domains along the lines of .web and .bank #8212; ahead of the unveiling of the list of TLDs applied for that will occur tonight.
Two hundred and thirty of the domains proposed by applicants will become the subject of ICANN's dispute resolution process #8212; which involves an attempt among applicants for the same domain to come to a joint arrangement, followed by an auction if that's unsuccessful. There were 751 conflicting applications for these 230 domains in total, which in many cases are likely to involve generic suffixes like .secure.
There were 1930 applications for new domains (after refunds to participants that withdrew following a glitch in ICANN's application system); 84 of those are "community-based", with the rest being standard applications. One hundred and sixteen applications involve non-Latin scripts.
The geographic breakdown of applications is:
#8226; 911 from North America;
#8226; 675 from Europe;
#8226; 303 the Asia Pacific;
#8226; 24 from Latin America and the Caribbean; and
#8226; 17 from Africa.
ICANN is currently proposing to deal with applications in batches of 500, a decision that has been the subject of criticism.
Rohan Pearce is the editor of Techworld Australia. Contact him at rohan_pearce at idg.com.au.
Follow Rohan on Twitter: @rohan_p
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Some low life nut job has been carrying gossip about my Facebook pictures, namely the ones where I was in swim wear (read bikini), it is a freaking beach where that is what everyone wore! Its not like I wore a bikini in the middle of chow kit or to temple or to my niece's birthday party! I would consider them pretty decent actually...its not like I have Playboy Bunny like Size Double D Bazoonkas to talk about!
Whoever you are.... One Day...One fine day.... that 3 fingers that were pointing at you while you were pointing at me, will give you 3 times more of whatever nasty things you said about me. This is a promise.
Oh the Joys of Facebook!