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Daulatabad Things to Do
The Amberkot
The first line of defence in Daulatabad is the outer ramparts, called the Amberkot. It covers a vast area and is pierced by a number of gates, through which passes the main road linking Aurangabad and Ellora. The area within the Amberkot contains agricultural lands, as well as the modern town of Daulatabad, which is the site of the 14th century...more
The Mahakot & First Gate
The Mahakot is the main fortified wall encircling the Daulatabad Fort and the second line of defence after the Amberkot. It consists of a double wall with numerous bastions. The First Gate in the Mahakot is the main visitors' entrance, which has survived intact, along with its terrifying spike-studded wooden doors, designed to prevent elephant...more
Chini Mahal
The blue Chinese tiles that once covered this palace earned it the name Chini Mahal, or "Chinese Palace". Only fragments of these tiles have survived (see attached photos) to remind us of the long-gone opulence. In 1687, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb imprisoned the last Sultan of Golconda, Abdul Hasan Tana Shah, in Chini Mahal for 12 years until his...more
Mendha Cannon
Within the Kalakot walls is this round bastion in the attached photo. On top of it rests an impressive 17th century cannon that rotates as needed. The cannon is beautifully decorated and its head is in the shape of a ram's head. An inscription on the cannon contains the name of Aurangzeb, the 17th century Mughal Emperor.more
The Baradari - Mughal Palace
The best preserved structure in the Daulatabad Fort, the Baradari, commands views over the Fort and the surrounding plains. The octagonal shaped palace with arched windows is where the rulers resided within the mighty protection of the citadel. The palace was built in the 17th century, during the reign of Shah Jahan, the great Mughal emperor.more
The Citadel & Andhari Passage
Any invader who miraculously made it past the fortified walls and across the moat would have been faced with the final obstacle in this formidable fort. The Citadel, where the rulers lived, lies on top of a hill whose sides were smoothened out to prevent anyone from climbing. The only way to reach the top of the citadel is up numerous steps through...more
Ganesh Temple
A small domed Hindu temple dedicated to the god Ganesh is located in the citadel and overlooks the entire Fort. The temple was built in the 18th century during the short rule of the Peshwa dynasty.more
Nizamshahi Mahal
Another ruined palace within the Kalakot ramparts, Nizamshahi Mahal carries the name of the Nizam Shahi dynasty which ruled Daulatabad from 1490 until Aurangzeb conquered the area. The palace exhibits typical Islamic architecture of India, with pointed arches and geometric motifs. Some restoration work on the palace was being carried out when I...more
Second Gate of the Kalakot
Up a few steps from the Main Gate of the Kalakot is the second gate. It is more monumental than defensive and stands in partial ruins. Beyond it are additional steps that lead to the bridge across the moat.more
Jami Masjid - Entrance
A stairway leading to a monumental domed structure marks the main entrance of Jami Masjid, the grand mosque of Daulatabad. The gateway has a double pointed archway topped by a dome, with Islamic style motifs. It is said that the gateway was added well after the construction of the mosque. This seems likely, since the entire gateway appears to be...more
The Iron Bridge
In 1952, a modern iron bridge was installed along the path leading the citadel to facilitate crossing. Originally, the moat had two bridges: a stone bridge and a leather (!) bridge. The stone bridge, which has survived in ruins, lies deep in the moat, connected by stairs, while the leather bridge would have rested where the iron bridge is today. In...more
The Moat
The fourth line of defence in the Daultabad Fort is the deep rock cut moat that surrounds the citadel. It is considered an incredible engineering feat, 16 metres wide and 20 metres deep. The water in the moat, filled with crocodiles, was controlled by a dam to increase its level during times of threat. The stone bridge below would be flooded as a...more
The Kalakot & Main Gate
The third line of defence in this impenetrable fort is the Kalakot. Like the Mahakot, this fortified rampart consists of a double wall that encircles the base of the citadel mount and its access. It only has one entry point, the Main Gate - seen in the attached photograph, followed by the Second Gate.more
Chand Minar
Towering 60 metres above the Fort and the surrounding plains, Chand Minar is the architectural jewel and symbol of Daulatabad. The red circular minaret-tower was built in 1435 AD by Sultan Alauddin Bahmani to commemorate his conquest of the Fort. It was once entirely covered in blue Persian tiles, of which only fragments have survived. At the base...more
Jami Masjid
The largest surviving building in the Daultabad Fort is the Jami Masjid, the Grand Mosque. It is located immediately south of the east-west path leading from the main gate to the citadel. Like all grand mosques in India, Jami Masjid consists of a spacious courtyard open to a covered hypostyle hall, with a central dome, under which lies the mihrab,...more
Hemadpanthi Temple-Mosque
Located just below the Main Gate of the Kalakot wall, this window-less square stone structure looks like a barrack from the outside. The local guidebook I acquired upon entry said nothing, except that it was a Hemadpanthi Temple. Upon entering the structure, it was clear to me that it had been built as a mosque in an architectural mix of Hindu and...more
Hathi Haud
The Fort and the Daulatabad town had an extensive network of underground water pipes, tanks and wells to preserve the water supply during the dry months. Many of these wells are still intact around the Fort and within the Amberkot walls. The largest tank is called Hathi Haud, which translates to "Elephant Tank," due to its size. Though empty, it is...more
Jain Temple
The ruins of a small Jain Temple lie on the right hand side immediately past the Third Gate of the Mahakot. The open interior of the temple consists of a small hall with carved square columns.more
The Kacheri
A small detour from the main road - a right hand turn just past the Jain Temple, takes the visitor to a ruined building with a well. The building was the Kacheri, or the courthouse of Daulatabad. The building is mostly in ruins, but the central courtyard is clearly visible and part of the surrounding structure with pointed arches has survived.more
The Third Gate
The Third Gate is merely an archway leading from the second court into the Fort. From here is an impressive view of the main road running up the hill, along which lie the various ruins, including Chand Minar, the red victory tower.more
The Second Gate
The courtyard where the ticket office is located lies between the first two gates of the Mahakot. The main photo shows the impressive Second Gate which is flanked by two carved elephant sculptures (seen in another attached photo). Within the courtyard is a display of old cannons, and beyond the Second Gate lies a second courtyard.more
Daulatabad Transportation
Most travellers visiting Daulatabad choose to be based in Aurangabad, a city equipped with an airport and modern hotels (not to mention its own splendid monuments). Daulatabad is located about 20 minutes East/Northeast of Aurangabad, an easy day trip that is best combined with Ellora Caves and a quick stop in Khuldabad, time permitting. Ellora is located 15 minutes further on the same road from Aurangabad. Although buses and tours are available, independent travellers will find it easiest to hire a private car and driver, or a taxi, to reach Daulatabad and Ellora.Related to:
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Daulatabad Local Customs
The Daulatabad Fort is a very popular excursion for school children in the area. When I visited in February 2009, I encountered numerous groups - see the attached photos.
Daulatabad What to Pack
Miscellaneous: 1- Take a couple of chilled bottles of water.
2- Pack a lunch or a filling snack for the road.
3- Bring a torch (flashlight) if you plan to climb the Andhari Passage.
4- Put on a hat and/or apply sunblock if you are sensitive to the sun.
5- Wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Finally, at the Fort's entrance, you will encounter many sellers of guidebooks. The Daulatabad Fort guidebook is worth purchasing, mainly for the map of the Fort and some useful historical information. It is rather inexpensive.
Daulatabad Off The Beaten Path
Ellora Caves
Along with nearby Ajanta, Ellora ranks top among India's cave-temple sites. It is essentially the main reason anyone comes to the Aurangabad area and is therefore a must-see when in town. With its 34 caves, carved into an escarpment between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, Ellora has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its prized...more
One of the holiest towns in this part of India, Khuldabad, whose name translates to "Abode of Eternity," is the burial place of some 1500 14th century Sufi Moslem saints. The abundance of domed shrines of these saints earned the town the nickname "Valley of the Saints," which led the pious Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal Emperor, to select it as...more
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1Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel. 2He gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. 3The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty-eight thousand. 4Of these, twenty-four thousand were to oversee the work of the house of Yahweh; and six thousand were officers and judges; 5and four thousand were doorkeepers; and four thousand praised Yahweh with the instruments which I made, said David, for giving praise. 6David divided them into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 7Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. 8The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and Zetham, and Joel, three. 9The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Ladan. 10The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei. 11Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah didn't have many sons; therefore they became a fathers' house in one reckoning. 12The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four. 13The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses; and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons, forever, to burn incense before Yahweh, to minister to him, and to bless in his name, forever. 14But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. 15The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. 16The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. 17The sons of Eliezer were: Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. 18The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief. 19The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. 20The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second. 21The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. 22Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters only: and their brothers the sons of Kish took them to wife. 23The sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three. 24These were the sons of Levi after their fathers' houses, even the heads of the fathers' houses of those of those who were counted, in the number of names by their polls, who did the work for the service of the house of Yahweh, from twenty years old and upward. 25For David said, Yahweh, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people; and he dwells in Jerusalem forever: 26and also the Levites shall no more have need to carry the tent and all the vessels of it for the service of it. 27For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward. 28For their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of Yahweh, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, even the work of the service of the house of God; 29for the show bread also, and for the fine flour for a meal offering, whether of unleavened wafers, or of that which is baked in the pan, or of that which is soaked, and for all manner of measure and size; 30and to stand every morning to thank and praise Yahweh, and likewise in the evening; 31and to offer all burnt offerings to Yahweh, on the Sabbaths, on the new moons, and on the set feasts, in number according to the ordinance concerning them, continually before Yahweh; 32and that they should keep the charge of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brothers, for the service of the house of Yahweh.
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I have a pale yellow glass table lamp. it has bronze supporting ring and base. It looks old, and has a rose pattern etched into the shade and base. It lights at the base and under the shade. The supporting ring holding the shade up is a lace looking design and the top of the shade looks like it ruffles out. any help would be greatly appriciated.
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How can I gracefully ask my in-laws to give our child fewer gifts?
Every Christmas, my in-laws go overboard by giving their grandkids dozens of presents. It has frustrated me in the past, but now that I have a child of my own I want to make sure she doesn't grow up greedy. It's okay for Santa to spoil her with four or five gifts on Christmas morning -- but an extra eight to ten from her grandparents is too much. My husband won't talk to his parents about this. How can I gracefully ask them to give our child less?
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My MIL has the same problem. You cannot see the basement floor on Christmas morning. It makes it almost impossible to teach my daughter that the meaning of Christmas is about family and friends and that presents are just a bonus when she gets bombarded with presents at the in-laws. She can't even remember everthing she gets from them. It's not just Christmas, it's every time we go over and every holiday in between. I'm surprised groundhog day isn't covered in this too.posted 06/03/2010 by mouse_lol
We have had a similar problem and I still struggle with it, although my husband does not think it's an issue. But I think I have realized that I cannot control the actions of my mother-in-law. All we can really do is to try to teach the right things to our children by talking to them about it, encouraging them to be generous with others, and working with them to "earn" things when they are at home. Good luck!posted 06/02/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
I think that grandparents do not have a "right to spoil" grandkids. In fact, they don't have a "right" to anything concerning them. They do, however, have the privilege of seeing and spending time with them, depending on their relationship with the parents. Disrespecting a parent's wishes is never a good idea. My mother is extremely materialistic and has a spending/hoarding problem, and this issue spills over into our house if we aren't careful. I don't think we have ever been over to her house without her having some clutter for our 7-month old that we have to bring home. We have politely asked her to give less, and that our son will appreciate time with her just as much. This resulted in her hating us (and given her history of forgiveness, she may never come around). I guess she thinks we should let her undermine us or not see her at all. This is sad, but the reality is that some grandparents care more about themselves.posted 05/08/2010 by rnlmelody
if you would like the gifts to stop but you dont want to hurt their feelings then just tell them if they would like to give the child a gift give one that he/she can always use when they get older, a savings bond is always a great gift...posted 05/06/2010 by kelcal061
I dont think we really have this problem, but I shop around a couple of months before a holiday and pick a few items for the grandparents to choose from (last christmas, my son got a tricycle/push walker that we agreed on & they bought 4 boxes of diapers instead of toys. Its April and I just had to buy a box today!). We tend to collect too many clothes, but I have also regifted/donated the extra clothes to friends and family with children younger than mine. It saves me money in that department and if the grandparents want to spoil my child, Im ok with that. Heck I probably spoil him just as bad. Just ask the MiL nicely to spend the money on toys/needs you prefer for your child & they'll get to "spoil" them while you meet their needs (Money in savings counts too, I think)posted 04/05/2010 by kassandra3
I don't think I'd say anything. Let them give lots of gifts, and maybe have your kids donate some of their gently used old things to a charity (or one of the new ones if GP's won't notice.) This way they can learn about giving to others in need.posted 03/22/2010 by instant.karma.72
One suggestion: open a savings acct for your child and give the grandparents deposit slips....maybe instead of spending all the money on gifts, they'll split it up between the child's savings and gifts :)posted 03/03/2010 by Cortney11
We are expecting #2 any day and my MIL brings stuff for our 18 mo old every time she visits. Not only are we running out of room for more and more toys, my in-laws really shouldn't be spending their money on all of these little dollar store cheapy toys. I realized that the battle was futile, so last time she was here I let her know...."you really shouldn't be buying more things for Marisol, but if you can't help yourself I have made a little wish list of toys that I think she would really like right now..." things that are developmentally appropriate. What do I get today, but an email telling me in advance all of the (not on my list) toys that she is bringing with on her upcoming visit. Really, does an 18 month old need a 5th baby doll? I don't think so. My newest fear is that it is only a matter of time before my children believe that every time seeing Nana = presents. It is just so unnecessary and I am scared to think how much junk we will have after two kids are on the receiving end of this nonsense! I am lucky that my dh is on the same page, but even with both of us sending the same message it is not getting through!!!!posted 02/22/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
If the grands insist on giving gifts, have them give gifts that include spending time and making memories with your child, like buying tickets to a local event or fun park. That way they are still "buying" something, and what the kids really want is their time. They'll forget the toy the grands bought them within the month, but will remember the trip for a lifetime.posted 02/04/2010 by Mean Jean
LOL, it seems a disproportionate # of posters have an issue (one way or the other) with how much the evil MIL buys for their children. So is the problem truly with the gifts? or the gift giver??????????posted 01/28/2010 by jrbennett13
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Children in grades one through three are in their most formative years, says the University of Toronto's Radha Maharaj – so she created a series of Kidonomics books to teach basic economic principles she hopes will serve them well throughout their lives.
An economist and lecturer in the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, Mharaj knows just how important these principles are. In her consulting work, she meets clients facing bankruptcy who have no grasp of economics.
"They aren't grounded in the basic concepts," she said, shaking her head. "It's all about education and this was something that wasn't taught at home and in the schools in the past."
Although many Ontario schools are now introducing economic concepts in grade four, Maharaj believes it's important to connect with children in earlier years when they are absorbing information like little sponges. Now, as a mother of two young daughters, she is even more convinced of the value of building an understanding of such principles early in life.
"These are transferable life skills and they are applicable to daily living," she said.
The idea had been percolating in her mind for a number of years, but Maharaj (pictured right with illustrator Aaron Estrada) finally sat down and wrote three books, each a story with a lesson embedded in the tale.
Through The Shopping Adventure, children learn to differentiate between wants and needs. Summer Fun teaches them the importance of saving, and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year explores the concept of a budget. The series has a theme song, Choices, Choices, and a mobile app for iPhone and Android devices is in the final stages of development.
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Omnicom's Organic will take on interactive duties for Bank of America, after the financial services player awarded its advertising account to the holding company. Eight Omnicom agencies will divvy up the work, which is reportedly valued at around $600 million.
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Omnicom EVP Susan Smith Ellis credited Organic for thinking holistically as the holding company prepared and delivered its integrated pitch.
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Not exactly gardening but...... disguising blacktop!!
Does anyone know a way to disguise an ugly patch of blacktop, short of tearing it out? I know I can set lots of pottd plants on it, but I'm wondering if there is anything else that can be done. Can a thin layer of something decorative be done right on top of it? Maybe a tile, or maybe ?????? Has anyone ever tried anything like this? It runs between driveway/garage and the stairway of a deck. And it's not just a path. I'd estimate maybe a 10 x 12 area, minimum.
Blacktop must be seal-coated with more blacktop every few years or it will wear away. If you disguise it now, that disguise must be overlaid again with the blacktop you dislike.
Your best choices are to distract the eye from it with decorative things like potted plants or to replace it with something you do like.
Blacktop cannot be overlaid with something permanent like tile. It's basically a petroleum mix; it's soft and unstable.
I'd tear it out if you're not using it and don't foresee a future use. Think how lovely it would make the area planted with flowers! Potted plants need so much more time and attention and care.
RE: "Blacktop must be seal-coated with more blacktop every few years or it will wear away." I've read things that dispute this. I'm not an expert (on this); I could believe that the particulars of a situation cause different degrees of wear. I only post this to urge you to do further research.
Part of my driveway is concrete. I took large pieces of cardboard, cut out flower shapes, and used them as stencils to spray paint the surface. I think it would work as well on blacktop if you decide to keep it. Looks very cheerful and colorful.


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29/03/2012 - Slovak Republic should help preschool teachers improve their skills, says OECD, and should encourage preschool teachers to keep improving their qualifications throughout their career and attract more young people, especially men, to the profession
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This note is taken from Chapter 3 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2010.
Drei von vier Lehrerinnen und Lehrern vermissen Anreize, die einen besseren Unterricht belohnen. Gleichzeitig wird aus Sicht der Lehrkräfte in drei von fünf Schulen der Unterricht durch unangebrachtes Verhalten der Schüler gestört.
Three out of four teachers feel they lack incentives to improve the quality of their teaching, while bad behaviour by students in the classroom disrupts lessons in three schools out of five, according to a new OECD report.
Un nuevo estudio de la OCDE provee los primeros datos comparativos a nivel internacional sobre las condiciones que afectan a los docentes en las escuelas – desde el impacto de los problemas en los salones de clases hasta las oportunidades de capacitación profesional.
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OECD's Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) provides the first internationally comparative perspective on the conditions of teaching and learning.
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As in other catch-up countries inflation is likely to stay high going forward due to nominal convergence in Slovakia.
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Small Hydrangeas
Are there any small hydrangeas that I could grow in this planter? Or could they be split when they grow too big??
Thanks in advance!
This post was edited by BelleIsleCottage on Wed, May 14, 14 at 21:25
Hydrangeas don't do good by splitting. But morning sun is great for hydrangeas while two hours may seem bad its quite good but not the normal light exposure duration they like. There are dwarf hydrangeas that only get up about 4 or 5 feet... In addition they don't have very deep roots so you can just replace then in a few years if they're to deep. I should also say that hydrangeas don't have to be in a raised bed... They do fine in basically any soil.
Try the Cityline hydrangeas. They are relatively new, small, and compact. I grow Cityline "Paris" and it is small and beautiful. It is a deep rosy red, but there are Citylines in all colors, and like most hydrangeas the color can be changed with soil amendment.
What great suggestions! I never even thought about just pulling them out once they got too big. And I'm glad to hear 2 hours of morning sun is not that bad. I have read that if grass won't grow where you're planting hydrangeas, they probably won't bloom. I don't know if that's true of not.
I love the way Pia looks and the fact that you don't have to change the soil to make them stay pink. I want them pink.
Thank you for posting about the Cityline Hydrangeas! I have scoured the Internet looking at all sorts of hydrangeas and I never found anything about the Cityline collection. I think they might be perfect! I Love the color of Paris. What a pretty pinkish red.
Thanks so much for all your suggestions. You've really helped me. :)
Hydrangea macrophylla "Cityline Hydrangeas" at the link below.
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A standout in a neighborhood crowded with Indian restaurants, this discreet establishment packs in the midtown Manhattan lunch crowd.
The Grill Room at the Four Seasons on East 52nd Street is a New York City classic—with the price tag to prove it.
This small, easy-to-miss spot in Midtown East is just a few quick strides from Grand Central and is the ideal pit stop for a quick lunch break or relaxed dinner.
Inspired by traditional Japanese izakayas (after-work drinking establishments), this Midtown East restaurant specializes in fresh sashimi as well as robata-style cooking on a charcoal grill.
The French-inspired Japanese cuisine at Geisha, in the upper East Side, is at once complex and elegant, as is the ambiance.
Located in the Four Seasons, the New York branch of celebrity chef Joël Robuchon's L'Atelier serves many of the signature French dishes made famous at the Paris original.
Stephen Bruce opened the doors of this New York staple in 1954, charming patrons with his restaurant's tiffany lamps, café-style small tables, and whimsical touches like the large hanging butterflies on the second floor.
Now in its third home in Midtown, this nationally acclaimed restaurant was first established by Sirio Maccioni in 1974. Designed by Adam Tihany, the dining room subtly evokes the restaurant's circus theme with a huge "big top" light fixture and a collection of porcelain monkeys.
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The annual tree lighting ceremony in White Plains' Tibbits Park this Sunday will save money and electricity this holiday season through the use of LED lights, the city announced.
The LED lights last a minimum of three years, while the majority of non-LED lights used in past years were unreliable for re-use after one year. The lights will be displayed for 45 days, saving about 12,000 kilowatts of power and $1,500 – approximately the amount of electricity an average family uses for one year.
Additionally, the city planted a live tree in Tibbits Park in 2011 to be used for years to come, rather than buy a new one each year. This will save thousands of dollars every year, according to the city.
The annual City Lights Bright Holiday Nights Community Tree Lighting will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. and include music by the White Plains High School marching band, Eastview School Select Chorus, Taiko Drummers and the Forever Young Singers. There will also be an ice carving exhibit, a visit with Santa, winter games, special guests Frosty and Rudolph, crafts and train and carousel rides.
"The 'City Lights Bright Holiday Nights' event has become an annual tradition in White Plains," said Mayor Thomas Roach, who will light the tree. "It provides an opportunity for everyone in our city to come together to celebrate the festivity of the holiday season. Like our Fourth of July fireworks event, it's a terrific evening because it feels like everyone who lives in White Plains is in this one place all having fun and celebrating together."
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DATE & TIME: Saturday, November 22nd, 5:30 p.m. (et).
FACTS & STATS: Site: Lane Stadium/Worsham Field (66,233) -- Blacksburg, Virginia. Television: ESPNU. Home Record: Duke 3-3, VaTech 4-0. Away Record: Duke 1-3, VaTech 2-3. Neutral Record: Duke 0-0, VaTech 0-1. Conference Record: Duke 1-5, VaTech 3-3. Series Record: Virginia Tech leads, 8-7.
GAME NOTES: The Virginia Tech Hokies aim to continue their recent dominance over the Duke Blue Devils, as the two meet up for an ACC clash at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. Virginia Tech has won the last seven meetings with Duke to take an 8-7 lead in the head-to-head series. Since they've joined the ACC, the Hokies have outscored Duke, 165-31 in four games. Duke enters this game having lost three straight, and five of its last six overall. Last weekend, the Blue Devils fell to Clemson in a 31-7 final, and they lost their starting quarterback in the process. This weekend's tilt wraps up a stretch of four road games in the past five weeks for the Blue Devils, who will host North Carolina next Saturday. The Hokies have had their struggles on the road this year, losing three straight, but they are unbeaten in four home games. They enter this game with losses in three of their last four, with each of those losses coming on the road. VaTech wraps up its schedule at home against Virginia next weekend.
Duke starting quarterback Thaddeus Lewis was knocked out of last weekend's game with a left ankle injury, which he suffered on the team's second offensive series. Lewis did not return and his status is questionable for this week. His potential absence would be a big blow to an offense that can ill- afford to lose any players, let alone the starting quarterback. Duke ranks 97th in the nation in total offense (316 ypg) and is averaging a modest 21.8 ppg. The Blue Devils have not been able to run the ball even a little bit this season, and they would certainly rank even lower on the yardage scale if it wasn't for Lewis. Backup Zack Asack was thrust into action in the wake of Lewis' ankle injury, and he ended the game 10-of-20 for 61 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Leading rusher Clifford Harris is also banged up with a lower leg injury. It is not clear whether he will be able to suit up, either.
Duke cornerback Jabari Marshall (two INTs) is dealing with a lower leg injury and will not be able to play at full speed, if at all. That could alter the team?s defensive approach, considering the coaching staff has a good amount of confidence in Marshall on the outside. Michael Tauiliili and Catron Gailey each had 12 tackles against Clemson, while Glenn Williams and Vincent Rey had 11 stops apiece. But as a whole, the defense had trouble with Clemson?s playmakers on offense. Running backs James Davis and CJ Spiller combined for 114 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, while quarterback Cullen Harper completed 20-of-26 passes for 292 yards and a touchdown. Over the last three games, the team has given up an average of 30 points per outing. Tauiliili has been one of the few shining stars throughout the season, as he leads the ACC with 111 tackles. He had a season-high 18 tackles two weeks ago against NC State. Rey is close behind with 88 stops on the season.
The Virginia Tech offense has made its living with the running game. However, the results have not exactly been off the charts, particularly over the last few weeks. The Hokies' ground game struggled against a speedy Miami defense, as they totaled just 77 rushing yards on 38 carries (2.0 ypc) as a team. And because they were unable to generate decent yardage on first down, the result was often a third-and-long situation. They converted just 2-of-11 third downs for the game. Quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and Sean Glennon combined to go 12- of-20 for 173 yards, albeit with six sacks. Taylor led the team with 43 yards and two TDs on the ground. The Hokies enter this game ranked third in the ACC in rushing (163 ypg), but they've also got the nation's 111th-ranked passing offense (126 ypg). In other words, third-down passing situations are a recipe for disaster for the offense.
The defense is what has kept VaTech in every game this year. Despite a fairly ordinary offense, the Hokies' largest margin of defeat was a 10-point loss to Florida State a month ago. The defense has been able to set the tempo early in games, as they've allowed just three first-quarter touchdowns on the season. This unit is especially tough playing at Lane Stadium when the lights are on. With playmakers up and down the defense, the Blue Devils will face an uphill battle to move the ball. VT ranks 17th in the nation in total defense (291 ypg) and are allowing a shade under 20 points per game. Senior defensive end Orion Martin has logged a sack in six of the team's last seven games. Jason Worilds has 5.5 sacks to go along with a team-best 14 quarterback hurries. Linebacker Purnell Sturdivant leads the defense with 71 tackles on the year, while cornerback Victor Harris paces the secondary with four interceptions (returned for 119 yards).
Even without injuries, it's hard to envision a scenario where Duke is able to generate lots of points against the VaTech defense. The Hokies will no doubt be fired up at the thought of possibly even pitching a shutout.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Virginia Tech 37, Duke 3
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