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re: Anyone been to Niche on Siegen Lane? EDITED FOR REVIEW, page 2 Posted by timbo on 12/28 at 12:02 pm to LSU Piston I had some food from there...on separate occasions my wife and a co-worker got lunch from there and gave me the leftovers. The food was pretty good, but we never think about going there. Make of that what you will. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by Degas on 12/28 at 12:38 pm to Guzzlingil quote:Perhaps because of the density of traffic, but sometimes that can be a deterrent. For instance, I had no idea that Niche was still open because I absolutely dread driving through that stretch of road. The amount of stop lights in that half mile resembles times square for frick sake. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by jose canseco on 12/28 at 12:53 pm to LSU Piston I went there once. Once. I too am surprised it is still open. It must be a front for money laundering. No way it makes enough money to stay in business by food alone.Reply Back to Top |
Posted by supadave3 on 12/28 at 1:56 pm to jose canseco quote: I've noticed recently on the sign that they are promoting the place as a hooka bar too... Reply Back to Top |
Posted by LouisianaLady on 12/28 at 2:17 pm to supadave3 It's owned by one of the Mediterranean restaurant's families, right?Reply Back to Top |
Posted by supadave3 on 12/28 at 3:25 pm to LouisianaLady quote: Yeah, I think so. Reply Back to Top |
quote:Willies on Cloverland is pretty damn good. Reply Back to Top |
quote: Its good to be related to the developer. Sammy's son got a better job working for his father in law. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by djrunner on 12/28 at 4:42 pm to Guzzlingil quote: Then why the hell are you giving a review!! Why don't you tell us about some books you never read... Reply Back to Top |
quote: It is owned by the son of the Po Boy Express owner. Reply Back to Top |
quote: The last time I talked to him he had just started working there. Glad its going good for him. Reply Back to Top |
quote: Los Gallos was the shite....and they were always packed. I heard the landlord raised the rent as soon as they saw they were booming so they said frick you and left. Reply Back to Top |
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Posted by LouisianaLady on 12/28 at 10:16 pm to rondo Los Gallos was my #1 tex mex in BR This post was edited on 12/28 at 10:18 pm Reply Back to Top |
Posted by potent357 on 12/28 at 10:38 pm to LouisianaLady quote:It was great while it lasted. I thought it was more MEX than TEX, at least compared to all of the others in Baton Rouge. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by crankbait on 12/29 at 7:03 am to Guzzlingil quote: Whatever the name of the Chinese buffet there before niche was ballin. Too bad I found out about it a week before they shut down. It's hard to trust a place with clams on a buffet though Reply Back to Top |
quote: What? ETA: I googled it, and see that it's a smoking bar where you smoke herbal shisha. i'm all over that. This post was edited on 12/29 at 9:29 am Reply Back to Top |
Posted by Paul Allen on 12/29 at 11:57 am to Croacka Sure it was good, just not as good as Mamacita's. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by LSU Piston on 12/29 at 1:45 pm to LSU Piston Wife and I went last night... Place is very small on the inside...much smaller than I would have thought... Went about 5 PM. Only about 10 other people in there...place was dead. Sat down...the waitress seemed competent. I ordered a Canebreak beer, which I love. Ordered Spinach Con Queso for an app. Chips were seasoned and tasty. SCQ was good, but only lukewarm... Wife ordered the hamburger steak...she had no complaints about it. She hated how they put powdered sugar on her sweet potato fries though... I scanned the menu and saw that they have an eggplant parmesan po boy. That seems like an odd item to have on a menu from a restaurant that is struggling. I rolled the dice and went with it. It was VERY good. Eggplant seemed fresh. Breading was seasoned well. French bread was good, and the sandwich was hot and a good size. I would give the place a solid B, especially for the price. Reply Back to Top |
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Where can I find the NY State laws on transportation of firearms.
I am visiting a friend near Binghamton and will conceal carry my firearm until the PA / NY State Line on I-81 and I would like to have a copy of the NY state law as to how I should travel with my firearm.
Common sense dictates that it should be unloaded and stored in a lockable case sans ammo ( 2 loaded mags ) and as far out of reach from the drivers seat as possible in an SUV ( no trunk ), but I want a copy of said laws should there be a traffic stop and an un-informed NY LEO. Thanks!!


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Keepin' it Tropical(ia) from BitchTapes on 8tracks Radio.
BitchTapes: Autumn from BitchTapes on 8tracks Radio.
It takes chutzpah for an indie band just starting out to get rid of the acoustic guitar. But that's how it went for Minneapolis/New Orleans/Chicago's Dark Dark Dark. Choosing instead to write their earliest songs for an accordion and a banjo (insert my inevitable fandom here), founding members Nona Marie Invie and Marshall LaCount build their eclectic, eery, inviting music from the consistently unexpected. Dark Dark Dark is the musical equivalent of the dialogue Noah Baumbach writes: You're never sure what will happen next, which is how dialogue in real life feels—but paying that extra attention, and allowing yourself to be surprised, will reward you with piercing, comforting insight.
Sometimes music sounds youthful and exuberant, and then sometimes you flip the record cover over and see the a picture of three smiling 16-year-olds and you think "damn, they are actually are young and exuberant!" This week's BitchTapes is dedicated to those who don't wait around to start making awesome music.
Bitchtapes: Young at Heart (and Age) from BitchTapes on 8tracks Radio.
Earlier this month, Vancouver, BC hosted the first (and fingers crossed, annual) Shout Back! — an all-ages, queer, radical, D.I.Y., anarcha-feminist music festival. Nearly 50 bands played over the hectic span of 2.5 days. From cabaret to punk, twee pop to noise, this BitchTapes is devoted to a few (yes, 15 is a few) of the bands and solo musicians from the Shout Back! 2012 bill.
Shout Back! from BitchTapes on 8tracks Radio
Today we're going to perform a little compare/contrast action on David Guetta's tune "Titanium," featuring Sia, by jamming it with the poetry of a woman whose work can (and did today, again, several times) make me weep from its heartbreaking awesomeness. Give it up for Anne Sexton! *Brianna claps, snaps, sniffles.*
Those Brontë girls may have overcome their share of gender stereotypes and difficulties of being women writers in a restrictive time, and, sure, they may have filled my nightmares with images of monstrous villains and spooky hillsides, but they also kept falling tragically ill with consumption and the like. Mariah, meanwhile, has been mothering twins, rocking a high-profile marriage, maintaining her reputation as a lady you don't mess with on the music charts or in real life, and facing down Nicki Minaj. That is one hearty contender. I think I know where I'd be putting my money.


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Archive for 8 January 2014
First two pages of Dark Souls 2: Into the Light comic released
In honour of the impending release of Dark Souls 2, Namco Bandai have commissioned a comic – titled Into the Light – with two pages being released for free every week until its console launch on 14 March.
AMD Mantle Battlefield 4 footage premiered – 20 games in development
AMD are busy touting their technology at CES this week and their press conference has now been posted online.
Atomic Poison Ivy slithers into Infinite Crisis
Ye gods. Poison Ivy's always seemed a bit of an odd villain, in terms of being a highly sexualised plant woman, but Atomic Poison Ivy – the latest character to join the DC-fest MOBA Infinite Crisis – looks like a horrifying abomination.
IncGamers' Worst PC Game Launch of 2013 – The Results
With the sputtering fag end of 2013 now extinguished and the roaring fire of 2014's possibilities in full blaze, there's just about time to revisit some of last year's most atrocious acts of customer deception.
Titanfall multiplayer will be 6v6 – It "played best" says Respawn
Expecting massive mech Titan battles in Titanfall? You could be slightly disaapointed as Respwan's Vince Zampella hit Twitter this morning to answer questions on player numbers.
Get Even trailer from Farm 51 asks "What is Real?"
Last month Farm 51 revealed their next game called Get Even which promises some interesting game features and "innovative" technology.
Fallout: Lanius production company shopping a new series around
Last year, 20-minute crowdfunded fan-film Fallout: Lanius was released onto the wilds of YouTube.
Wargame: Red Dragon teaser video explodes onto the internet
Hot off the heels of us awarding it the coveted "Best Strategy Series Everybody Always Forgets About" in our Alternative Awards, the Wargame series has blasted into 2014 with a teaser trailer for the upcoming Wargame: Red Dragon.
Aerosmith walks this way onto Rocksmith 2014
I've kinda missed the weekly DLC updates for Rocksmith 2014 over the holidays.
Oculus Rift "Crystal Cove" prototype brings new features
The team working on the much talked about Oculus Rift have been working hard at improving the VR experience and the latest prototype has just been shown at CES for the first time.
Fifty more games get Steam Greenlight treatment
As far as I know this is the first batch of titles to get the Steam Greenlight treatment of 2014 and there' s a whopping fifty to choose from.


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DETROIT ( TheStreet) -- Chrysler reported its highest April sales total in four years as sales rose 20%.
The automaker, the first to report April results, said sales totaled 141,165 units, up from 117,225 in April 2011, with sales records by five models: the Fiat 500, Chrysler 200, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Avenger.
"April was another strong month for Chrysler as our sales increased 20%, we recorded our 25th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth and we reported our strongest quarterly profit in 13 years," said Reid Bigland, Dodge brand CEO. "This business is all about product and the quality and fuel efficiency of our current vehicle line-up has never been better."
Chrysler brand sales rose 56% in April, with sales of the Chrysler 300 up 138%. Jeep brand sales rose 19%, with Wrangler sales up 35%. Dodge brand sales rose 2%.
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"Not All Vampire Books Are Created Equal..."
I am not comparing this to any serious literature, but to a number of other vampire books and series that I have listened to and also read.
This book is so tame, and so mild as to have my eyes rolling at words like "carnal caress" and "butt" and "undies". I'm sorry, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with using the term "nipple", is there?
But, beyond the lack-of-lust wording are some things like the main character, Evie, seeming to think being a vampire and being linked forever to another vampire, James, is just fine,(he is, afterall, gorgeous) but god forbid she think of actually marrying him!
And if those two don't stop with the blushing...! What's with all the blushing?
And Evie certainly adapts with grace and aplomb, quickly and easily to first having a terminal illness, then being in a critical car accident, almost dying, and then being transformed into a vampire.
Maybe this is meant as a vampire story for teens.
"LOVE This Series!"
I love just about everything in this series and in this Book 5. I love all the characters that MacLeod Andrews brings to life so perfectly. I love the writing that is so rich with emotion about the universe, the world and people.
I can totally see this entire series as a film. I know I have said it before in my previous reviews, but these are such awesome books that impart a beautiful visual display as I listen.
I don't mind at all that the book ends with a "To Be Continued". I certainly will read/listen to the next one. I don't want it to end.
"Just Okay"
I would have given this two and a half stars. For my taste, way too much unnecessary vivid description of the victim's torture; too weak of a heroine; average amount of humor for said heroine; average uninteresting storyline with rather uninvolving characters.
Takes place in the South (at least I think it does), but you wouldn't know it with no flavor of the locale.
I will give the White Trash Zombie books a try.
"It Lost Me At The Iceberg"
I understand that this is more of a prose narrative of the Titanic, but when the iceberg spoke and the rat scuddled, I gave up.
Even one of my favorite narrators, Phil Gigante, couldn't save this Titanic.
"Only 3 Stars, but Still Wonderful Series"
I am still a huge fan of this well-written, engaging, fast-paced series, but this book is a little bit weaker than the previous installments.
Some other reviewers said it best, but there are some plot developments that have too many loopholes and some characters such as the Dreamers, that really stretched any believability.
Especially since I live in Los Angeles, I love all the locations and happenings in this city. And I adore all the wonderful references to movies, books and social media.
But no review is worth anything without a standing ovation to the narrator, MacLeod Andrews, who makes the character come alive.
I was trying to come up with some clever headline for my review, but the overall picture is that I just love this series!
As in the two previous books, the writing is so good with all the wonderful ruminations of the lead character, done in first person perspective. I loved his inner turmoil, his wrestling with his good/bad self, his take on the world, people, monsters, the devil and god. And the story still moved along at a fast pace and I never lost interest in this extraordinary character.
I cannot say enough about MacLeod Andrew's performance. His narration makes the character absolutely come alive. I wonder if reading it would have the same impact, but I think the experience would be quite different. His smokey, growling voice conjures up vivid images and that perfect sarcastic humor just swept me away.
I would love this series to be made into a movie. It is so visual and such rich material, it would make a terrific film.
And if only MacLeod Andrews looks anything like his voice, he could play Sandman Slim!
"Excellent Second Book"
I think this is a terrific series so far. I love the voice of Sandman Slim from MacLeod Andrews. He makes him come alive with that throaty Jack Nicholson voice. He also does the other characters very well, as I can easily tell them apart even when not identified in the writing.
And speaking of the writing... for this genre, the writing is superior to most.
I'm also totally enjoying all the Los Angeles locales. They're authentic!
On to the next book.
"Entertaining, but not memorable"
Things I enjoyed about this book were Piper's insights into peoples' character, her perspective on the judicial system, the many women she met during her stay, and the look inside a world I have known nothing about except from weird B movies about women's prisons.
The one thing I didn't care for was each story or each encounter really had no drama to it. It seemed everything ended fine and nothing really happened. I may not be explaining this clearly, but I kept expecting some big dramatic happening.
Cassandra Campbell is a terrific narrator who really made the story come alive.
I watched the first episode of Orange Is The New Black, but found it a little tedious after already hearing the book.
Like some other reviewers, I would really like to know what has happened to Piper since her release and her experiences with this book being published.
"Very Good Book One"
Very well done for the murder/thriller genre with a good flawed anti-hero. His backstory is nicely complex and realistically portrayed. I really liked that our hero is a writer and not a superhero or a McGiver.
I'm not sure how I feel about the first-person narrative which I found it a bit disconcerting. There seemed to be no real reason for it---no memoirs nor anyone telling the story to another. But other than that, the writing was top-notched and Mr. Levine's narration was excellent with lots of emotional qualities, including a really well-done drunk/drugged scene.
Lots of good supporting characters including the usual police detective who thinks our hero is guilty.
Very imaginative plot with excellent twists and turns that kept me guessing almost to the end, except there's a technique often used in films where the story continues even after the main plot is seemingly wrapped up. That's a dead giveaway that someone won't stay down. It's used here, but made the ending much more satisfying.
"Love Felix Castor!"
Such a terrific, well-written, thoroughly engaging series! I am so sorry it ended and I would beg for more.
Although I adored the first narrator, Damian Lynch did an excellent job at capturing Felix's wonderful sardonic yet compassionate nature.
This series is definitely one of my favorites.
"Keeps Getting Better"
What a gem this series is! Hooked as I was by the first book, this fourth installment has completely addicted me!
Just a note about the change of narrator: at first I was disappointed when hearing Damian Lynch as Felix, but as I listened, his narration totally grew on me and very soon I enjoyed his version. It will be very interesting to hear the difference with the next book.
The author beautifully defines the characters, giving us an enthralling scene of Felix's childhood and the memories of his life. Well defined and beautifully written, the plot moved at a good pace without sacrificing insights into characters.
Definitely a cut above most paranormal series and Felix Castor is irresistible.
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This summer, I lived with Maggie and her parents at their home in North Stonington, Connecticut, while the two of us were in Yoga Teacher Training. Maggie's mom cooked us so many delicious, homemade dinners! Above is a dish Maggie, Chelsea and I made: pesto pasta made with fresh basil from the garden. We also made a version of the pesto with avocado, which was really good.
We had a salad along with the pesto pasta.
Another night we grilled burgers; Maggie's family only uses the grill (no stove or oven) during the summer.
One night we helped Maggie's mom make an amazing pasta salad with fresh herbs, zucchini and yellow squash from the garden, as well as ham, peppers, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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"Marketing has a lot to learn from this book"
Valuable insight into why somethings take off and others possibly flop. Not sure if "The Tipping Point" is the answer or one of the contributors to why things happen. My experience is that everything is connected to each other in various degrees, but this book sure puts a good case for the authors theories. A little confusing in parts, but the authors voice is easy to listen to. A valuable book for marketing type people. Worth the listen to.
"Ruthless Sharpe"
Sharpe shows his ruthless side in this story. He is still finding his way as an officer and not a happy boy but can actually do well at any job he is put to. The bad guys are out to foil his plans and steal his jewels but Sharpe comes out on top at the end. A stock standard Sharpe adventure with nothing so revealing except when it comes to revenge, Sharpe can dish it out with exact proportions. Good book.
"Sharpe goes sailing"
Yes our intrepid hero is bound for merry old England as he leaves India to join the 95th Rifles. He saves a Royal Naval Captain (Chase) from a jolly good thumping, meets an old foe, gets captured on the high seas in dubious circumstances and is saved in the nick of time by the very same Royal Navy Captain mentioned above. With a good chase on the high seas after the French he ends up at Trafalgar where he meets Nelson, fancy that, and then saves the day by getting his jewels back, killing the bad guys and did I mention he gets the girl in the end. A rip roaring adventure that is actually very good and captures the excitement and the long boring periods at sea on a sailing ship. The characters are stock standard and the villains not so unbelievable. William Gaminara does a great job although I think his Scotch accent is not the best.Bernard Cornwell has turned out a great 'boys own adventure' book and well worth the listen to. I even learnt a thing or two about sailing ships and of course the difference of fighting on sea compared to land. Good book!
"A Good Basic Introduction to Strategic Thinking"
A little history, basic philosophy, a military, business, social point of view. Politics mixed in and the some tools to work with. Professor Stanley K. Ridgley likes to use American Football (Grid Iron) as a metaphor although even this game uses strategy and even I who has not played team sport since my school days understand his thinking. He makes it interesting and clear and this course is worth the listen to but without follow up reading and practice this would only be a good introduction. Do study more and become better at this skill but if you are content to touch the subject and move on, the time spent with this course isn't misplaced.
"A Refreshing New Way of Doing Business"
This is the way it should be done. Fun, exciting, professional and short. Oren Klaff knows his stuff and narrates his own work with passion and zeal. I believe his technique will work and I am taking on board his techniques, philosophy and methods, although I will do it with my unique style. I never wanted to be a salesman, but this book has given me the idea that I can do it, do it right and keep to my ideals. I don't recommend you listen to this book as I am not sure I want everybody out there to know this, but then again, bad pitches are such a waste of time. You still have to do your work to get your presentation right and know your stuff, but this book will give you a method that will work wonders, in my belief.
"Absolutely fantastic"
You want to know what the other side was like?
Want to know how good the Germans were?
Want to know the other of the story?
Want to understand better the war?
Then this book is for you. Great story, excellent narrated by Bronson Pinchot who does the voice and accents very well. This book moves along so well that if it comes out as a film, I am watching it, but I don't think a film would do this soldiers memoirs justice. This is an excellent book for the history, the thinking, the feelings of Hans von Luck, pronounced Luke. It was a shame he was fighting for such an evil regime.
"Not an easy book to listen to"
Basically if you don't believe you are going to hell in a hand basket. This book took me three months to listen to and it was not easy. Alec Sand does an excellent job narrating it but it does become repetitive and tedious. I image other religious books are going to be the same. Perhaps in Arabic it has a mantra feel or musical quality but in English it is a little dry. I don't think this book will enlighten you to the Islamic faith.
"A good keystone book for the series"
How and why did Sharpe become an officer? In the previous book Arthur Wellesley had little time for Sharpe and plays a minor roll in 'Sharpe's Tiger', but now he and Sharpe are brought closer together. Why? How? This book answers the questions and does it quite well. One problem is that Frederick Davidson is not the best narrator of Sharpe. The recording is also a little off-putting.
The battle scenes are well written but Bernard Cornwell has vast experience writing these phrases now after all although this is the second book in the series of 21 odd books, it is more likely one of his last written.
I like the Sharpe series and have read every book including the short stories, support books and the internet traffic on the subject. I play re-enactment soldiers occasionally although I am cavalry and not a rifleman, but these books really bring the period to life and great escapism. Well worth the listen to but to be fair, better to read as this performance is not the best.
"Surprising nice neat stories"
For film buffs, the only similarities are the titles. These stories, usually an hour long are nice short reads. As you already know Bond and the support characters there is no need to go back and give us their stories and so the narrative moves along nicely. I found the way Ian Fleming told the story of 'Quantum of Solace' was beautifully done. Samuel West is excellent narrating these stories and didn't skip a beat with any of the characters even the womens voices. I found 'A View to a Kill' a little tripe but the other stories enthralling. Now I am ready to move onto 'Thunderball'.
"Unbelievable fun"
If you are listening to these books, by now you will know what you are going to get. Totally unbelievable swashbuckling fun. Adventure to the max! Ethan Gage is a sort of unlikely hero who is trying to reform his ways and has picked up some skills along the way. Historical figures are portrayed nicely and much of what is portrayed in this book actually happened, possibly as William Dietrich has described. William Dufris is the best narrator of these books thus far. I listened to this book in one sitting on a long drive from Melbourne to Sydney and was not left wanting for a minute.
"A great piece of writing"
This story seems to leave Zen and follow other characters. You get the feeling that Zen is a support character. Little stories are threaded into this story and are fascinating in themselves. Then everything turns on a dime. Zen is back in the centre of the story, and what is happening can only happen to him with his luck. This story ties up nicely with a great cliff hanger. Not my favourite of his books but close to the top of the list.
Pity the next three books are not on Audible:
1. And Then You Die
2. Medusa
3. Back to Bologna
I'll have to go 'old school' and turn pages to find out what happens to our intrepid hero.
Michael Dibdin has really developed a great story line and his writing has really become a dream to listen to. Michael Kitchen is superb in his narration and I can't wait to get on with the next instalment of an Aurelia Zen Myster 'And Then You Die'.


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When it comes to getting your business exposed to the masses, there is no better marketing tool than Facebook. In recent years Facebook has become the world's most popular social media network and business are now beginning to take advantage of it. Read on and learn all there is about Facebook marketing.
Create a unique Facebook page that is capapble of standing apart from the rest. The key to marketing on Facebook is to not look just like the other guys. Almost everyone uses Facebook these days, so you must be different if you want to be noticed before one of your competitors is.
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Nate Berkus Ties The Knot At The NY Public Library
While we were a little miffed to not get our invite, we understand that Oprah has been friends with Nate slightly longer. (Or, not just in her imagination.) Other pals on the star-laden guest list of 220 were Rachael Ray, Katie Lee, and Rebecca Minkoff, who are all lifestyle experts in their own right. And they're probably the only people on the planet comfortable enough to shop off Berkus and Brent's registry — imagine the pressure! (ABC News)


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It looks like Mesa's Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre will re-open after all. A new season full of shows has been planned, according to an email sent to Get Out by Linda Cobb, former director of marketing and public relations at the theater.
The season will include the musicals "Fiddler on the Roof" and "South Pacific" on the theater's main stage and the comedies "Caught in the Net," "Dixie Swim Club" and "Social Security" in its Marquee Room. Dates for the shows have not yet been made public.
According to postings on its Facebook page, the theater will also resume Children's Theatre shows, but productions and dates will be announced later.
Broadway Palm will be hold open auditions for adult actors 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the theater, 5247 E. Brown Road.
Actors are asked to come prepared with a current head shot, resume, 16 bars of music (along with legible sheet music in your key) and a brief monologue. An accompanist will be provided. All roles are paid positions.
Questions should be e-mailed to Tom Prather at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- Published on Tuesday, July 23 2013 5:37 AM
Written by Rhoda
Posted by Mark Ruda
Branson is your Winter Wonderland
There is a beautiful experience waiting for you in the Ozarks during the winter. The snow blankets on the Ozark Mountains give you a pristine view of the beauty of nature. This and a whole lot more await you in Branson. After all, what winter is better than a Branson Winter? So better plan that winter vacation for you and your family now!
For a nice and cozy place to stay, make Thousand Hills Golf Resort your winter vacation home during the coldest time of the year and enjoy the Hot Winter Fun season. Our nightly luxury cabins and condos with a view are available in the heart in Branson, Missouri. With its location – just minutes away from all the fun – you'll be located perfectly to participate in everything Branson offers this winter.
Your Branson winter would not be complete without the fun activities you could do. Besides enjoying the beauty of the nature in the Ozark Mountains, you can also be part of the various festivities and events in Branson. Having the name for the ultimate entertainment, here is a sample of what's happening in Branson this winter:
Hot Winter Fun
All throughout January & February, Hot Winter Fun is Branson's answer to the winter blues. It rolls out with many special offers throughout town with a number of shows and shops staying open through the Hot Winter Fun season. You could also visit area museums such as the world's largest Titanic Museum, The Hollywood Wax Museum, and the Veteran's Memorial Museum, just to name a few.
Branson After Christmas Sales
For the shoppers, the outlet malls and the Branson Landing offer an after-Christmas sales. When you stay at Thousand Hills Gold Resort, don't forget to get your coupons for the malls! Save the date for sales start December 26, 2013.
The Branson IMAX Film Festival
From March through April, you can enjoy your Branson winter by being in the Branson IMAX Film Festival. It is a month-long celebration featuring cutting-edge technology and IMAX presentations. The Big Screen is sure to please you and your family!
NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Championship
If you are a college basketball fan, you shouldn't miss out on the Annual NAIA Division II Men's basketball championship presented by College of the Ozarks. From March 6 through March 12, Keeter Gymnasium, College of the Ozarks will entertain you with its talented college basketball players. You might want to get ready to cheer for your favourite team!
Make your winter vacation a lot more fun in Branson. Book a condo or cabin in Thousand Hills Golf Resort now to experience luxury and convenience all at once. Reserve your lodging place at the Thousand Hills' website or call Thousand Hills' helpful reservation agents at 1-877-262-0430.
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- Published on Friday, July 19 2013 2:10 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
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Over 100 Years of Branson History
Described by the American news program 60 Minutes as the "Live Music Capital of the Entire Universe," Branson has been a popular spot for tourists from Missouri as well as its neighboring areas, primarily due to its collection of entertainment theaters. For over a hundred years, Branson has established its name and its fame.
Branson was officially incorporated in 1912, named after Reuben Branson, who opened a post office and a general store in the area in 1882. By 1884, Marble Cave was established and attracted local tourists. But it was not until 1907, when Harold Wright published "The Shepherd of the Hills", which featured the Ozark Mountains where Marble Cave in Branson can be found, that its tourism industry bloomed.
Since then, Branson has been the setting of various entertainment shows. In 1962 Paul Henning, inspired by a Boy Scout camping trip to the Ozarks, created The Beverly Hillbillies which ran on first-run television until 1971.The Presley's moved their show to Branson in 1967. Eventually Branson would have more than 50 theaters, most of them located on Highway 76.
Today, Branson has established itself as a leading forefront in the local entertainment industry. Over a hundred years of Branson, it still attracts tourists from all over the planet. It consists of numerous entertainment theaters, shops, museums and restaurants.
The shops in Branson are unlike any other. You can find shops which could blast you to the past and take you away from the traditional four-cornered stores in the metro. Specialty shops such as ABC Dolls & Collectibles and Aromatique Outlet Store can be found in the area. Another thing about Branson is that, there are jewelry shops that have specialty hand-made pieces by local artists and other unique pieces. These jewelries are made available in Black Hills & Fine Jewelry and Plum Bazaar Bead &Jewelry Shop. There is also Dicks 5 & 10, which can offer anything you might need, and even more. If you ever go looking for crinolines and lace, Patricia's Victorian House is the place to be. From antiques to jewelry shops, flea markets and thrift stores are indispensable. Items made out of and centered on the wonders of pennies can be found in the Copper Coin. Main Street Flea Market, Old Town Flea Market, and The Classy Flea are the flea markets and thrift stores in Branson. With all of these shops, Branson will not only give you items for consumption, but also take you to different kinds of adventures.
A trip to Branson will not be complete with only shopping. The historical place provides guests with a little afternoon entertainment as well. Branson is home to museums and other attractions too. Different aspects of a hundred years of Branson's history and rotating exhibits are featured in the Branson Centennial Museum, which is free to the public. But donations should come in handy. For downtown Branson, the Branson Ghosts & Legends tour is available. It packages a different side of the historical place, in where you will hear stories and legends you will never hear in other places. Take a journey into the heart of Branson and maybe even capture evidences of the other side. A perfect way to spend a chill afternoon is to take a ride on the Branson Scenic Railway. The one hour 45 minute trip will take passengers through tunnels, over trestles, and through the southwest Missouri or northwest Arkansas – a place which is still known to be home to wildlife and ruins of long-ago communities. And on Saturdays, the train ride offers passengers a dinner and takes them to witness the beauty of the Ozark scenery. It is a must to take the many train cars because each could take guests to different views of railroad history.
Branson is known to have a theme of originality. Thus, the area offers dining from family owned and operated restaurants. Specialty sandwiches are available in Clocker's Café, Hot Hits Café, Loosie Lou's Diner, Main Street Alley Snack & Shop, Smack's Deli & Ice cream, and The Shack, which are local favorites and each shop has its own unique feel. Classic eateries are Farmhouse Restaurant & Gifts and Mr. B's Ice Cream & Deli Shop, which definitely serve the best meals and ice cream. Italian food has been all over the world and is definitely present in Branson too. Mr. G's Chicago Style Pizza has amazing pizza, and Rocky's Italian Eatery offer some of the best Italian food in town. For some relaxed afternoon coffee or tea, Ruby Lena's Tea Room & Antiques is the place to be. Branson not only provides guests with comfort food and relaxed coffee and tea, but also some fine dining as well. Palate Fine Wines & Provisions and Table 22 Restaurants offer that much anticipated fine dining experience.
As Branson faces the coming years, it continues to grow and build onto its rich hundred years of history, and will surely be accommodating visitors, and entertaining them for many years to come.
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- Published on Thursday, July 18 2013 1:31 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
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Silver Dollar City: The Premier Branson Amusement Park
Silver Dollar City is Branson's premier amusement park, and there is no doubt about it. This amusement park is filled with the most thrilling of rides and the best attractions and shows in Branson and probably, in the world.
Branson is the perfect destination for families and Silver Dollar City is just the place to be for the whole family to let loose, enjoy, and have some quality time together. This 1880's-themed amusement park offers you a lot of rides for the adults to enjoy, and there are some for the kids as well. There are giant swings, water shoot-out rides, train rides, and many more. When in Silver Dollar City, you should never miss the Outlaw Run. The Outlaw Run is Silver Dollar City's newest thriller. It is also notable for being the world's most daring wood coaster ever. Not only does this coaster gets you upside down, this coaster also sends you soaring through the Ozarks as it travels 68 miles per hour with heights reaching as much as 107 feet tall. This coaster features a 16-story drop which will definitely give you adrenaline rush all throughout the Outlaw Run journey. Also, do not miss out on trying the Powder Keg. This ride is bound to thrill you as it goes from 0 to 53 miles per hour in just 3 seconds. Blast off into six acres of trees and you will find yourself raising your hands and enjoying the thrills that Powder Keg will give you.
There are also six entertainment venues in Silver Dollar City to give you a break from all the excitement in the park. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy more than 40 shows that are shown per day in this Branson amusement park. Food in Silver Dollar City is also one of the best amusement park foods in Branson. There are Eva and Delilah's Bakery, Aunt Polly's, The Ribhouse and many more that the food trip alone will satisfy you. Several ice cream and funnel cakes stores also abound in Silver Dollar City. You and your family can also tour around the theme park to witness over 100 craftsmen and women transform a bland piece of glass into a lovely vase, just like in the 1880s.
Silver Dollar City also has festivals all year round to give you a different theme park experience and more fun memories with family and friends. World-Fest, a celebration of international diversity, starts the season of festivals in the theme park. The Bluegrass and BBQ Festival in May also gives the audience a great bonding time with amazing shows. For the kids and the kids at heart, there is also a National Kids Fest in Silver Dollar City which runs from June to August. In late August starts the Southern Gospel Picnic. After this, the National Harvest festival runs from mid-September to late October. And when Christmas time comes, the Old Time Christmas Festival that delights the visitors.
What more can you ask for in Silver Dollar City? It has exciting rides, great shows, good food, and family-friendly festivals. Do not miss a part of your life by giving up a visit to Silver Dollar City when you are in a Branson vacation. With the fun and thrills of this theme park, find the perfect place to stay in Thousand Hills Golf Resort, where you are right in the middle of all the fun while staying in nature's warmth.
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- Published on Wednesday, July 17 2013 1:27 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
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The Best Places To Stay in Branson: Thousand Hills
Your vacation deserves nothing but the best. You should have the total package – the best entertainment experience, a relaxing vibe, and of course, the best place to stay during your vacation. When having a vacation in Branson, find one of the perfect places to stay right in the heart of the city.
Searching for the best places to stay can be an arduous task for a tourist. Now, search no more and discover Thousand Hills Golf Resort – the best place to stay for your Branson vacation. Just when you think that hotels are the only options when it comes to lodging, Thousand Hills gives you cabins and condominium units for rent. Not only do these options you enough space for you to move as compared to a hotel room, it also gives you the amenities that you look for in a hotel.
The cabins and condo units in Thousand Hills are ready to be occupied by you. These are also fully furnished with the luxuries that you want in a home. Cabins and condos have fully furnished bedrooms and bathrooms. Bedrooms are complete with comfy linens and a king sized bed. Bathrooms also have a Jacuzzi tub for your ultimate rest and relaxation. If you feel like having a home-cooked meal for dinner, the cabins and condos also have a fully-equipped kitchen. You will never get bored in your cabin or condos since there are cable televisions, which feature premium channels, and DVD players should you wish to watch your favorite movie on DVD. Wireless internet is also available for free to the guests of Thousand Hills. After a day in your vacation, you can come home to a relaxing place overlooking the Ozarks. A spacious living room and a private deck of the cabins and condos will surely give you your much-needed privacy and peace of mind. Thousand Hills also offers you The Majestic, the best lakefront condominium in Branson. Indulge in the splendor brought about by the view of nature by Table Rock Lake in your very own porch.
Branson does not only offer you the best places to stay in; it also offers you the best entertainment, food, and bargains. Situated minutes away from Thousand Hills are the theme parks and nature parks of Branson. Do not miss out on Silver Dollar City, Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, and the likes for some thrills with rides or some convening with nature. Also, visit the museums in Branson and get ready to be amazed and nostalgic at the same time. Branson's museums are one of the world's best – Hollywood Wax Museum, Titanic Museum, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum. Branson also offers you good food as many restaurants are in the area near Thousand Hills. You can also have a unique dining experience in Branson. Try watching equestrian tricks and buffalo stampede while enjoying your meal at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. Or you can also watch a live musical show as you savor your meal at the Showboat Branson Belle. Lastly, Branson is known for being the Live Music Capital of the World. Never ever leave Branson until you do not experience the best theater and musical shows that this place has to offer you. Sight and Sounds Theater, SIX, and the Presley's will surely delight you with their music, their crazy antics, and the visual feast that these shows are sure to give you.
Being in the heart of nature yet still close to entertainment, shopping, and dining centers is more than what you can ask for in a vacation. If you ever plan a vacation in Branson, do not forget to make Thousand Hills a part of your vacation. Make lasting memories with Branson and Thousand Hills Golf Resort.
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- Published on Tuesday, July 16 2013 1:22 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
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Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede
If you are looking for the best place to eat and be entertained at the same time, then there is no place other than Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. Get ready to experience unique entertainment with the Dixie Stampede. Located on 76 Country Boulevard, feast on the sumptuous food they have while also treating your eyes to a feast.
Dixie Stampede is Dolly Parton's brainchild. Sprawled over 35,000 square feet, Parton's dream inspired by family friendly rivalry and delicious meals came true and is now known to Branson tourists and residents as Dixie Stampede. Upon purchasing a Dixie Stampede ticket, you are entitled to hours of fun and world-class entertainment and a mouth-watering four-course meal. Every ticket holder also enjoys the privilege of watching the pre-show entertainment before the main acts of Dixie Stampede. The pre-show in the Carriage Room features an Opening Act like no other. Get ready for the thrills and excitement that the Opening Act will give all of you – perfect to excite your senses for the main show of Dixie Stampede.
Talking about family friendly rivalry, Dixie Stampede never fails to give you the thrills of the North and South rivalry through the lumberjack competition, Rumble in the Treetops. This show features the strong and agile lumberjack teams. Watch them climb, chop, saw, and roll in a four-event relay. Rumble in the Treetops will surely make you say wow with their strengths as they go on a race. In Dixie Stampede, you can also see 32 show masters riding in majestic horses that will amaze you as they do stunts. Trick riding, and music and comedy are also part of the show so that you get complete world-class entertainment in Branson. Your visit in Dixie Stampede will also be incomplete without seeing the buffalo stampede. The finale of the show is about the patriotism as American songs composed by Dolly Parton herself are sung in a colorful and delightful number.
Aside from the entertainment, Dixie Stampede also guarantees you a full stomach with their four-course feast. Savor the delicious home-cooked country-style meals that go best with watching the Dixie Stampede. You will surely leave Dixie Stampede with a full stomach as the meal includes a tender whole rotisserie chicken, hickory smoked barbecue pork loin, creamy vegetable soup – a Dixie Stampede original recipe, homemade biscuit, but buttered corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, Dixie's own specialty dessert, and bottomless Pepsi, tea, or coffee. Now, if you are a vegetarian, there is no need to worry since Dixie also offers a vegetarian meal. The vegetarian meal also includes the same fully loaded meal except that the rotisserie chicken is replaced by scrumptious country garden vegetable pasta.
A trip to exhilarating and exciting Dixie Stampede will surely tire you out after the day. For the perfect lodging in Branson, go to Thousand Hills Golf Resort to pamper yourself after a day of fun and entertainment. You can choose lodging options from cabins and condos for your own place of rest. Come to Branson's Dixie Stampede now and treat yourself to the "most fun place to eat"!
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- Published on Monday, July 15 2013 9:17 PM
Written by Klaire Howerton
Posted by Mark Ruda
Eureka Springs, AR – A Day Trip From Branson
The Ozarks are full of fabulous places to spend the day. Table Rock Lake, Roaring River State Park, Silver Dollar City, the list goes on and on. If you're looking for a unique day trip from Branson that is sure to be as enjoyable as it is memorable, plan a visit to Eureka Springs, Arkansas! You'll want to visit this 'extraordinary escape' again and again.
Many folks refer to Eureka Springs, Arkansas as a Victorian Mountain Village. Located in Carroll County, Arkansas, this unique resort village is nestled deeply into the Ozark mountains. Winding streets are dotted with Victorian-era style houses that are built into the forested hillsides. No two streets intersect at a 90 degree angle in Eureka Springs, making traffic lights unnecessary.
Native American legend tells of a great healing spring in what is now modern day Eureka Springs – that legend is what first began drawing people to the now famous area. In the 1800s, Eureka Springs became a boomtown thanks to claims that the many springs in the area were successful cure to various ailments – everything from eye ailments to diseases that left victims crippled. The town's popularity continued to grow and today, it has become one of America's most quaint tourist destinations ever. It has been named one of the Top 25 Art Towns in America by the American Style magazine, and the town is also one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Eureka Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and was listed again as nationally significant in 2004, and is also the oldest Tree City USA in Arkansas.
Eureka Springs is full of arts, good food and lodging ranging from luxurious to rustic. Whatever your tastes are, this quaint mountain village is sure to have something to suit your style! Eureka Springs features fun things to do such as a 'full sized train set' along one of the main highways, an exotic wildlife refuge, tram tours, carriage tours, wineries with tasting rooms, horseback riding through the beautiful Ozark mountains and past some of the famous springs, and more! If it's food you are after, Eureka Springs has many great restaurants for you to choose from – Rouges Manor at Sweet Springs is a fancy restaurant located in a historic house next to the historic Sweet Springs, serving seafood, steaks, pasta and other fine entrees. Myrtie Mae's is a traditional eat stop that features hearty breakfasts, tasty lunch and dinner options, homemade desserts and 'the most bountiful salad bar in Eureka Springs!' Skybar Gourmet Pizza is located on the fourth floor of the historic Crescent Hotel and serves specialty pizzas and Italian sandwiches to its customers. Eureka Springs is also full of unique stores, carrying everything from antiques to jewelry to furniture.
Eureka Springs is also a popular place for weddings – it's easy to see why couples are attracted to this lovely town! In fact, it is referred to as the 'Wedding Capital of the South' and hosts over 4,000 weddings a year. If the quaint charm of Eureka Springs wasn't enough, the fact that it is a quaint town full of wedding professionals to help plan your special day makes it even better!
In short, Eureka Springs is a truly interesting town – if you're looking for a unique and memorable day trip from Branson, look no farther than Eureka Springs, Arkansas!
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- Published on Friday, July 12 2013 8:18 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
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Where To Stay In Branson: Thousand Hills Resort
If you are planning a vacation in Branson Missouri, the Live Music Capital of the World, then you should plan the perfect itinerary and the perfect place for you to call home while on vacation. Now, where to stay in Branson is not a problem because Thousand Hills Golf Resort caters to your lodging needs.
The itinerary is never a problem since Branson offers you a lot to do. You can watch music and theater shows, go to theme parks and nature parks, eat mouth-watering dishes that are Branson's original, visit the world-class museums, or just enjoy a good game of golf. There are a myriad of activities for you to choose from in Branson. In fact, your itinerary list will go on forever and you can only wish that you can stay in Branson to enjoy all of these.
Some tourists worry about where to stay in Branson so that they can fully enjoy the peace and relaxation that a vacation brings, and at the same time making the most out of everything Branson has to offer its guests. With Thousand Hills Golf Resort, you are guaranteed of the vacation you want. Plus, Thousand Hills makes you worry less about where to stay in Branson since it offers you choices for your lodging – a rustic cabin or a posh condominium.
Staying in Thousand Hills is very much strategic and convenient for you. Having Branson's premier golf course right within the vicinity of your condo, you can easily rent a golf club for a quick game of golf. If you are planning to go pro, golf professionals are also available in Thousand Hills to help you achieve your goal. When planning to go to Branson's famous attractions, you can beat the traffic jam and be there in just a couple of minutes. Thousand Hills is located in the heart of Branson's entertainment and dining area. Located within minutes from 76 Country Boulevard, you can easily hop from one restaurant to another, or from one theater to the next.
Hotel-like amenities are what Thousand Hills' cabins and condos boast of. You even get more than the usual hotel room in Thousand Hills; you will feel like you have never left home at all. Cabins and condos have fully furnished bedrooms and bathrooms, with a Jacuzzi tub for you to enjoy your bath time. The kitchens in the cabins and condos are also fully equipped with microwave ovens, silver wares, dryers, and everything that you need. Enjoy bonding time with your family and friends over movie night in the condos and cabins since there is a living room big enough for all of you. A cable television and DVD player are also available in the cabins and condos to keep you entertained. Free wireless internet is also offered by the condos and cabins so you can update your friends about your awesome Branson vacation.
Condos and cabins can accommodate as much as 16 people, making it more convenient than renting a hotel room. Whether you are going as a group, a family, a couple, or even alone, Thousand Hills is the right place for you.
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- Published on Thursday, July 11 2013 8:15 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
Posted by Mark Ruda
The Branson Titanic Museum
Everyone knows about the fate of the Titanic. Who could ever forget how the movie Titanic made us weep? Who could ever forget the story of the star-crossed lovers Jack and Rose? Some blame it on the captain, some blame it on the iceberg, and some blame it to sheer, bad luck. Now, you can relive the whole Titanic experience in Branson! Go back to the time when the unsinkable was just about to sail on its maiden voyage, and experience the thrills of being inside the Titanic ship.
Have a blast from the past and visit the Titanic Museum in Branson. Refresh your memory about the Titanic and discover more about the ship that you have never known before. The facade of the this museum is just the tip of the iceberg, and stepping inside it gets you into a whole new world that once had been Jack's and Rose's.
Exhibits that features the most historic voyage that a ship has ever made graces the hallways of the Titanic museum. Considered to be one of the main attractions in Branson, you don't see the past but you can also hear the stories of the actual survivors of the sinking of the Titanic. Walk in the hallways of the Titanic and also into the parlors and cabins of the ship. Prepare to see more than 400 private and personal artifacts from the Titanic which are displayed in the hallways. Reminisce about the scene where Jack falls in love with Rose upon seeing her beauty as she goes down the Titanic's Grand Staircase, the heart of the ship. Experience it yourself how it feels to be in that Grand Staircase by paying a visit to the Titanic museum. You also get to touch a real iceberg in the museum. Also, experience how it is to stand on the sloping decks of the ship.
As a guest in the Titanic museum, you will also receive an actual boarding pass of a Titanic passenger or crew. Don't forget to drop by the Titanic Memorial Room where names of the 2,208 people who died in the sinking of the ship lines the walls of the room. You can also have the chance to learn how to send an SOS distress signal if ever emergency does happen while you are at sea. The best part of the trip is about hearing the stories of the survivors. Let them share their own experiences with you as you sit on an actual lifeboat.
Surely, there is no other way to honor the fall of the Titanic than by keeping the memories and the stories alive. Visit the Titanic museum in Branson and share the experience of being inside the unsinkable ship.
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- Published on Wednesday, July 10 2013 8:07 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
Posted by Mark Ruda
Enjoying Branson Missouri Outdoors
Enjoying the outdoors is something that almost everyone considers while on vacation. Going to Branson Missouri is never a mistake because the outdoors in Branson is one of Missouri's most-prized asset. In Branson, you will never run out of things to do. There are a number of parks to fascinate you and of course, the lakes, beaches, and forests in Branson will give you a relaxing vacation.
Bring out the inner nature lover in you and enjoy Branson Missouri outdoors. Visit the state parks in Branson to commune with the best that nature has to offer. One of the most popular state parks that Branson has for you is the Table Rock State Park. This state park boasts of Table Rock Lake, one of Missouri's most historic lakes. Table Rock State Park has many recreational activities for you to enjoy. For water enthusiasts, there is a lakeside marina where you can rent kayaks, fishing boats, and many more. Fishing around the Table Rock Lake is a popular pastime of the visitors of Branson as this lake is rich in aquatic species such as bass, trout, and catfish. For those who want to take a swim in Table Rock State Park, there are perfect swimming sites along the shoreline that are near picnic sites. You can also go hiking and biking around the Table Rock Lake trails.
As a nature lover, do not miss out on visiting Dogwood Canyon Nature Park where a lot of activities await you. For those interested in fly fishing and those who are experts at it, Dogwood Canyon offers you the Orvis Fly Fishing School. This program's goal is for you to develop proper casting skills. After a class with the professionals in fly fishing, you can be just like them, too. Do not forget to avail of an Adventure Pass in Dogwood Canyon so you can enjoy self-guided walking and biking, and Catch-and-Release or Catch-and-Keep trout fishing in the area. A Wildlife Tram Tour is also included in the pass for you to be able to appreciate what nature has to offer. For your private moments, you can reflect in the Wilderness Chapel. This chapel is also open to weddings, meetings, and other special services.
If you are the adventurer who loves to take on any challenge, visit one of the steepest and rockiest of the state parks in Branson - the Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area. Dive into the wilderness of the Ozarks and take one (or all) of the five hiking trails, each with a different level of difficulty and a perfect opportunity for you to see the wildlife that Branson Missouri outdoors have to offer. For more adventure, a horseback riding terrain is also available in Busiek State Forest for those who love and those who are willing to learn the equestrian sport. The overall experience in the outdoors will be yours since the Busiek State Forest also has hunting, fishing, and camping grounds with permits issued by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Maximize your outdoor adventure in Branson Missouri by staying in Thousand Hills Golf Resort. You are sure to be staying close to Branson's famous attractions and state parks. After a day of adventure with nature, come home to Thousand Hills Golf Resort for the best pampering you can reward yourself.
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- Published on Tuesday, July 09 2013 8:57 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
Posted by Mark Ruda
Shopping Opportunities For Your Branson Summer Vacation
A summer vacation in Branson would be perfect with the water activities in the lake, or a good game of golf in Thousand Hills Golf Resort. Or maybe the musical shows in Branson would make your vacation perfect. Whatever the reasons may be, you surely should not miss out on the shopping part of your Branson summer vacation. Know where to find the good items and the best bargains to make your shopping in Branson a truly memorable one.
The Shoppes at Branson Meadows is located minutes away from Highway 76 and is a haven for anyone's interest - from sports aficionados to cooking enthusiasts to quilters. This place houses shops like that caters to all your needs. For those looking for the best buy at the best price, there is Vanity Fair in Branson Meadow to give you huge discount on clothing items. For the guys, unleash the inner handyman in you and visit the Tool Town USA to buy great power tools at an affordable price. For your teenage sons and daughters, there is Touch of Class to give them a memorable event with the fabulous prom gowns and dresses, and the stunning tuxedos. After all the shopping at Branson Meadow, grab a bite of the best cheesecake your teeth will ever sink in at the Garden Cafe Coffee Tearoom. Not only do they serve the best cheesecakes, they also have the best steaks, pecan crusted trout and salads for you.
Your Branson summer vacation is made more exciting by Branson Landing. Branson Landing gives you Belk Department Store, Bass Pro Shop, Chico's, Ann Taylor Loft, and many more. Not only do this place gives you your best shopping experience - it also lets you have the best dining experience for your summer vacation in Branson. Enjoy shopping and dining, with a live concert to add the icing on the cake.
The Tanger Outlet Center houses the best shops like GAP, Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Van Heusen, and many more. Not only do you get to grab some goodies for yourself as the kids have their own fair share, too. Shops like The Children's Place, Osh Kosh, Gymboree, and the Disney Store Outlet will also let them have fun while you do some serious shopping.
The IMAX Entertainment Complex is one for the movie junkies. This place proves to be a haven for movie lovers since it sells movie posters, limited edition prints, official soundtracks, and many others that you can't find anywhere else. Take the IMAX experience to your home as IMAX films on video are also available here.
Lastly, head over to the Branson Craft Mall and buy some souvenirs to remind you of your awesome Branson summer vacation. You will find in here all handcrafted goodies - from candles, baskets, pottery, and even musical instruments. Hundreds of these fresh-from-the-hands goodness are made daily. These would make a great souvenir for you and for your family and friends.
Head over to Thousand Hills Golf Resort for your summer vacation in Branson. Not only does it offer you the most practical and functional hotel-like amenities, Thousand Hills also lets you experience all the thrills that Branson can bring, so do not forget to grab the shopping opportunities that knocks on your windows.
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Nine killed in India rail accident
Comment on this storyNew Delhi - At least nine passengers were killed and more than 30 injured when several compartments of a train derailed Sunday in western India, a railway official said. Four compartments and the engine of the passenger train derailed just outside a tunnel about 160
kilometres south-east of Mumbai on the scenic Konkan railway route that hugs India's western coastline. Rescue operations were still on, Central Railways spokesman AK Jain said. The injured had been shifted to hospitals nearby. A high-level enquiry had been ordered and it would be overseen by the railways safety board, Jain said. India's railways, which carry an estimated 20 million passengers daily, have a poor safety record with several accidents reported every year. - Sapa-dpa
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- Date:19 Sep 2010
- Kick-off:16:00
- Venue:Stamford Bridge
Live Commentary
The referee brings the game to a close.
- 91:55 +1.55
Michael Essien takes a shot.
- 91:29 +1.29
Centre by Didier Drogba, clearance made by Alex Baptiste.
- 90:45 +0.45
Florent Malouda crosses the ball, Alex Baptiste makes a clearance.
- 89:10
A cross is delivered by David Vaughan.
- 88:38
Yossi Benayoun takes a shot. Blocked by Dekel Keinan.
- 87:05
The ball is sent over by Didier Drogba, clearance by Charlie Adam.
- 86:17
Didier Drogba produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that clears the bar.
- 84:37
The ball is delivered by Marlon Harewood.
- 82:26
The ball is swung over by Florent Malouda, clearance made by Ian Evatt.
- 80:47
Michael Essien produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty area that goes harmlessly over the target.
- 78:18
Florent Malouda takes a shot. Ian Evatt gets a block in. Short corner worked by Florent Malouda.
- 76:42
Handball decision goes against Salomon Kalou. Mikel goes off and Yossi Benayoun comes on. Free kick taken by Matthew Gilks.
- 75:53
Michael Essien takes a shot. Alex Baptiste makes a clearance.
- 74:57
Ashley Cole takes a shot. Clearance made by Dekel Keinan.
- 73:25
Foul by Ian Evatt on Didier Drogba, free kick awarded. Yuri Zhirkov on for Ramires. Direct free kick taken by Mikel.
- 72:08
Charlie Adam challenges Michael Essien unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Paulo Ferreira.
- 70:25
Shot from inside the six-yard box by Marlon Harewood goes wide right of the goal. Jeffrey Bruma on for Alex.
- 68:41
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Alex Baptiste by Salomon Kalou. Alex Baptiste takes the direct free kick.
- 68:13
Header from close range by Brett Ormerod misses to the right of the goal.
- 68:06
The ball is crossed by Stephen Crainey.
- 66:51
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Branislav Ivanovic by Marlon Harewood. Mikel takes the free kick.
- 66:09
Salomon Kalou sends in a cross, clearance by Dekel Keinan. Effort on goal by Florent Malouda from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the target.
- 65:03
Florent Malouda takes a inswinging corner to the near post, clearance made by Gary Taylor-Fletcher.
- 64:38
Didier Drogba produces a cross, Florent Malouda takes a shot. Save by Matthew Gilks.
- 64:23
The ball is crossed by Stephen Crainey, save by Petr Cech.
- 63:40
Salomon Kalou takes a shot. Save made by Matthew Gilks.
- 63:06
Didier Drogba concedes a free kick for a foul on Ian Evatt. Direct free kick taken by Dekel Keinan.
- 60:34
Elliot Grandin goes off and Marlon Harewood comes on. Brett Ormerod comes on in place of Luke Varney.
- 60:05
Corner taken left-footed by Charlie Adam to the near post.
- 59:39
Gary Taylor-Fletcher takes a shot. Save made by Petr Cech.
- 58:56
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Florent Malouda, save made by Matthew Gilks.
- 56:37
A cross is delivered by Didier Drogba, save by Matthew Gilks.
- 55:52
Charlie Adam fouled by Mikel, the ref awards a free kick. Charlie Adam takes the free kick.
- 55:07
Dudley Campbell is adjudged to have handled the ball. Direct free kick taken by Petr Cech.
- 54:30
Charlie Adam takes a inswinging corner to the near post.
- 54:13
Ian Evatt takes a shot. Blocked by Branislav Ivanovic.
- 52:58
Free kick awarded for a foul by David Vaughan on Ramires. David Vaughan goes into the referee's book. Didier Drogba fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick.
- 52:44
A cross is delivered by Charlie Adam, clearance by Paulo Ferreira.
- 51:16
Luke Varney produces a left-footed shot from close in that goes over the bar.
- 50:26
The ball is swung over by Didier Drogba, clearance by Ian Evatt.
- 48:56
Shot on goal by Charlie Adam from just inside the area clears the crossbar.
- 48:40
Dudley Campbell takes a shot. Branislav Ivanovic makes a clearance.
- 48:06
Didier Drogba takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.
- 47:16
Free kick awarded for a foul by Ramires on David Vaughan. Free kick taken by Matthew Gilks.
- 46:11
Long range shot by Charlie Adam goes wide right of the net.
- 46:04 +1.04
Florent Malouda takes a inswinging corner.
- 46:01 +1.01
Michael Essien takes a shot. Blocked by Ian Evatt.
- 45:01
Gary Taylor-Fletcher joins the action as a substitute, replacing Neal Eardley.
- 44:57
Paulo Ferreira concedes a free kick for a foul on Luke Varney. Charlie Adam restarts play with the free kick.
- 44:07
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Florent Malouda played to the near post, Michael Essien has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the goal.
- 43:41
Ashley Cole crosses the ball, Didier Drogba takes a shot. Matthew Gilks makes a save.
- 43:19
The ball is sent over by Didier Drogba, Ian Evatt makes a clearance.
- 42:03
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Dudley Campbell by Branislav Ivanovic. Strike on goal comes in from Charlie Adam from the free kick.
- 41:41
Didier Drogba is flagged offside by the assistant referee. David Vaughan takes the free kick.
- 40:38
Florent Malouda fires in a goal from the edge of the area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Chelsea 4-0 Blackpool.Salomon Kalou provided the assist for the goal.
- 38:07
Florent Malouda produces a left-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the target.
- 37:33
The official flags Neal Eardley offside. Branislav Ivanovic takes the free kick.
- 37:08
The referee shows Neal Eardley a yellow card.
- 36:30
Foul by Didier Drogba on Elliot Grandin, free kick awarded. Didier Drogba is shown a yellow card. Direct free kick taken by Neal Eardley.
- 35:50
Ashley Cole produces a cross, clearance by Dekel Keinan.
- 33:52
Short corner taken by Charlie Adam.
- 33:36
The ball is delivered by Stephen Crainey.
- 32:16
The ball is crossed by Neal Eardley, clearance made by Branislav Ivanovic.
- 31:49
Effort from 18 yards by Ashley Cole. Save by Matthew Gilks.
- 31:35
Salomon Kalou crosses the ball.
- 31:29
The ball is crossed by Ashley Cole.
- 30:51
Salomon Kalou delivers the ball, save made by Matthew Gilks.
- 29:36
Didier Drogba fires in a goal from just outside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Chelsea 3-0 Blackpool.Assist by Ashley Cole.
- 28:07
The referee blows for offside against Salomon Kalou. Matthew Gilks takes the indirect free kick.
- 27:14
A cross is delivered by Paulo Ferreira.
- 22:47
Corner taken left-footed by Charlie Adam from the right by-line, Dekel Keinan has a headed effort at goal from close range which goes wide left of the target.
- 22:08
Neal Eardley delivers the ball, clearance made by Didier Drogba.
- 21:55
Corner taken by Neal Eardley played to the near post, clearance made by Branislav Ivanovic.
- 20:43
Michael Essien takes a shot. Save made by Matthew Gilks.
- 19:47
Effort on goal by Florent Malouda from just inside the area clears the crossbar.
- 19:28
The ball is crossed by Paulo Ferreira, clearance by Dekel Keinan.
- 16:18
Outswinging corner taken by Charlie Adam from the right by-line, clearance by Alex.
- 15:44
Luke Varney takes a shot. Save by Petr Cech.
- 14:57
Effort from the edge of the penalty box by Didier Drogba goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 14:44
Neal Eardley sends in a cross, Alex manages to make a clearance.
- 14:03
Corner taken by Florent Malouda from the right by-line, Close range header by Branislav Ivanovic goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 13:43
Corner taken by Florent Malouda from the right by-line played to the near post, Luke Varney manages to make a clearance.
- 11:26
Centre by Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda gets on the score sheet with a goal from close range to the bottom left corner of the goal. Chelsea 2-0 Blackpool.Assist on the goal came from Didier Drogba.
- 10:27
Inswinging corner taken by Florent Malouda from the right by-line played to the near post, Michael Essien takes a shot. Alex Baptiste gets a block in.
- 6:37
Effort on goal by Michael Essien from outside the box goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 6:00
The ball is delivered by Stephen Crainey, Petr Cech makes a save.
- 5:43
The referee blows for offside. Indirect free kick taken by Matthew Gilks.
- 0:54
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Didier Drogba from the left by-line to the near post, Goal scored by Salomon Kalou from close range high into the middle of the goal. Chelsea 1-0 Blackpool.Branislav Ivanovic provided the assist for the goal.
The game kicks-off.
The match restarts for the second half.
The referee blows for half time.
Match Preview
Chelsea Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has not recovered from hernia surgery and will miss their game against Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Lampard requires more work on his groin but could be fit enough for the Carling Cup clash against Newcastle next week.
Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, who was suspended for the Champions League game against MSK Zilina in midweek, returns to the squad. Rested Ashley Cole is back in contention but right-back Jose Bosingwa remains out with a knee injury.
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti insists his father's illness back home in Italy is not preventing him from focusing on his job at Stamford Bridge. The Italian returns home to see his father at every opportunity but, while he accepts it is sometimes emotionally difficult, he has a first-class support system - both at the club and back home.
"My father is not well," said Ancelotti. "He's an old man. When possible I have to go to Italy.
"Whenever possible, I fly back to Italy to see him. He has good support from my sister, so we don't have a problem for this reason.
"It's not difficult to keep my focus. I've spent a lot of time here and, when I'm not here, I have good support from my assistant.
"Everyone knows my situation. I don't have a problem managing the team for this reason. It's difficult, emotionally, when it's your father... but this is life. I have to do my best to stay close to him, but this is the life.
"If it's possible I will go back on Monday. But I will not miss the Carling Cup game against Newcastle next week. The flights are very regular from Gatwick to Bologna."
Gary Taylor-Fletcher is set to return for Blackpool. Taylor-Fletcher missed last weekend's victory at Newcastle with a calf problem but should be fit for the Seasiders' clash with the league leaders.
Alex Baptiste could also be back in action having been sidelined with a fractured hand. Blackpool manager Ian Holloway hopes his side have learned from their heavy defeat at Arsenal not to get star-struck when they take on Chelsea.
The Seasiders go to Stamford Bridge having been thrashed 6-0 at the Emirates Stadium on their previous visit to London last month. It was a chastening experience and one Holloway feels his team could suffer again if they let themselves become overawed by the stature of the players they are lining up against.
"What we've got to realise is that, yes, we are out there and if you get a bit star-struck you end up looking at the person who is taking you on, rather than just watching the ball and dealing with it," Holloway said.
"I felt we did that at Arsenal after the first goal went in. We were fine until then, but then all of a sudden we had let six in.
"I'm still proud of what we tried to do, but we got a lot wrong that day.
"We didn't get tight enough, we didn't get close enough and if we do those things again, it could be very similar on Sunday."
- Petr Cech
- Paulo Ferreira
- Branislav Ivanovic
- Alex
- Ashley Cole
- Michael Essien
- Mikel
- Ramires
- Salomon Kalou
- Didier Drogba
- Florent Malouda
- Ross Turnbull
- Yossi Benayoun
- Yuri Zhirkov
- Daniel Sturridge
- Nicolas Anelka
- Jeffrey Bruma
- Gael Kakuta
- Matthew Gilks
- Neal Eardley
- Ian Evatt
- Alex Baptiste
- Dekel Keinan
- Stephen Crainey
- Elliot Grandin
- Charlie Adam
- David Vaughan
- Luke Varney
- Dudley Campbell
- Mark Halstead
- Keith Southern
- Marlon Harewood
- Brett Ormerod
- Gary Taylor-Fletcher
- Craig Cathcart
- David Carney
Match Report
Chelsea moved four points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a comfortable 4-0 victory over new boys Blackpool at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea 4-0 Blackpool - As it happened
Chelsea destroyed Ian Holloway's side with four first-half goals - two from Florent Malouda and others from Salomon Kalou and Didier Drogba.
Blackpool improved in the second half and Branislav Ivanovic had to clear off the line from DJ Campbell while substitute Gary Taylor-Fletcher brought a fine save from Petr Cech.
It took just two minutes for Chelsea to take the lead when Drogba's corner was flicked on by Branislav Ivanovic and Kalou supplied the finish at the far post.
It was the Ivory Coast striker's fourth league goal of the season and Chelsea's 22nd in total so far this season.
Michael Essien almost made it two in the seventh minute but the midfielder's 20-yard shot was too high.
But Chelsea doubled their lead in the 12th minute when Kalou put Drogba clear of the Blackpool defence.
Instead of having a shot himself, Kalou's international team-mate chose to cross superbly for the unmarked Malouda to fire home his fifth goal of the season.
Branislav Ivanovic almost made it three seconds later but his header from a Malouda corner fell just wide of the upright.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech was forced into his first save of the game in the 16th minute when he tipped a shot from Alex Baptiste around the post.
Chelsea made it 3-0 on the half-hour when Ashley Cole fed Drogba and the Ivory Coast striker's shot on the turn was deflected past Matthew Gilks. It was Drogba's fifth of the season.
Chelsea were now in rampant form and only some poor decision-making from Cole prevented Blackpool from falling further behind.
The England left-back should have made it four to the home side seconds after Drogba's goal but his cross-shot went wide of the far post.
In the 38th minute another Chelsea attack almost brought yet another goal.
Paulo Ferreira headed the ball into space for Kalou to collect but his cross was smashed wide by Malouda.
Another simple Chelsea move sliced Blackpool open in the 41st minute to make it 4-0 to the champions.
Drogba's ball over the top to Kalou was inch-perfect and he crossed for Malouda to fire into the bottom corner.
Gilks then thwarted Drogba in the 44th minute as the Chelsea forward looked to make it five.
Blackpool almost reduced the arrears in the 49th minute when DJ Campbell rounded Petr Cech but Ivanovic cleared the ball off the goal-line.
Moments later Luke Varney squandered a chance for the visitors when he volleyed over from eight yards.
Chelsea had lost the initiative and a 20-yard shot from Varney was deflected just over the bar as the visitors, for once, enjoyed the upper hand.
On the hour, substitute Gary Taylor-Fletcher brought a fine save from Cech with a curling shot which was going in until the Czech Republic international tipped it over the bar.
Seconds later Holloway removed Elliott Grandin and Varney and replaced them with Brett Ormerod and Marlon Harewood.
But Chelsea squandered a chance to go five in front in the 63rd minute when Drogba put Kalou in the clear but a poor touch allowed Gilks to save his eventual shot.
Moments later a cross from Drogba was met by Malouda but the France international's far-post volley was tipped over by Gilks.
In the 66th minute, Malouda spurned another hat-trick chance by firing wide of the left-hand upright.
Essien sent a rising shot over the crossbar 10 minutes from time and Drogba did the same four minutes from time.
Form Guide
- Chelsea
- Blackpool WLDW
Last Meetings
- Chelsea
- 2 - 0
- Blackpool
- 06/03/1971
- Blackpool
- 3 - 4
- Chelsea
- 24/10/1970
- Blackpool
- 0 - 2
- Chelsea
- 27/03/1967
- Chelsea
- 0 - 2
- Blackpool
- 24/03/1967
- Blackpool
- 1 - 2
- Chelsea
- 01/01/1966
- Chelsea
- 0 - 1
- Blackpool
- 09/10/1965
Top Scorers
- F Malouda 4
- D Drogba 3
- S Kalou 3
- N Anelka 2
- M Essien 2
- F Lampard 1
- Y Benayoun 1
- M Harewood 2
- G Taylor-Fletcher 1
- A Baptiste 1
- L Varney 1
- D Campbell 1
- Total goals 18
- Goals per game 17
- 2 (For) Period 0-10 mins
- 1 (For) Period 11-20 mins
- 2 (For) Period 31-40 mins
- 2 (For) Period 41-50 mins
- 2 (For) Period 51-60 mins
- 2 (For) Period 61-70 mins
- 2 (For) Period 71-80 mins
- 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
- Total goals 9
- Goals per game 8
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 3 (For) Period 71-80 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 81-90 mins