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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Grilling time: 10 to 15 minutes
Serves 4
1½ pounds fresh Salmon Fillets
1 Teaspoon Adams Reserve House Rub
2 Tablespoons Capers
Fresh Parmesan Cheese
2 Lemons for Lemon Wheel Slices
Lemon Vinaigrette:
¼ Ottavio Olive Oil
2 shallots diced
2 lemon juiced
1 Teaspoon of Fresh Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley
Pre-heat grill to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, add lemon juice, shallot, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and whisk in the olive oil. Cut Salmon into 4 servings and place on foil. After placing the salmon on the foil, make a foil boat and season with Adams House Rub. Then add the Lemon Vinaigrette and place the capers on top. Finally, add the lemon wheels on top of the salmon and put on the grill. Close the lid and wait for 10 minutes. If the internal temperature is at 145 degrees, the fish is done. Add additional 5 minutes of cook time for fish under 145 degrees. Shave fresh parmesan on the salmon before eating. This pairs great with basmati rice and asparagus.
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Heat about 1" of oil in a heavy small pan or deep fryer. Place the mochi in the hot oil and deep fry until golden and the mochi puffs up. Remove and drain on paper towels. Combine the shoyu, water and daikon in a small bowl. Tear the nori into four equal size pieces and wrap around each piece of mochi. Dip the nori wrapped mochi pieces into the dip sauce and eat while hot.
VARIATION: 1/4 tsp. finely grated ginger or 1 tablespoon finely grated red radish can be substituted for daikon in the dip sauce.
Per serving - 17 calories, 9 gram fat (9% calories from fat), 3 gram protein, 26 gram carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 335 milligram sodium

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10 Favorite iPhone Games
Admit it, you love playing games on your phone. Think of all the games you've been addicted to on your phone and compare them with my list!
In the two and a half years that I have owned my iPhone, I have become addicted to several games. So addicted in fact, that I've had to limit myself to how frequently I can distract myself with them.
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text: Chad Smith 1343 Report post Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) I've always heard and known of the conditional operator in C++ though for some reason my brain would always forget exactly how it's read. I decided to take a quick look at it again as I do see some places in my code that is a lot longer than it should be just because I always used a full if/else statement to do one quick test. I just wanted to ask to make sure I am reading these right. lets say I have the following: // assume x has already been declared and defined earlier in the program. int a = (x > 100) ? 0 : 1; This would read and be the same as: // again assume x is defined and declared earlier in the program if(x > 100) a = 0; else a = 1; I just want to make sure I am right in reading this. Even though I do feel dumb that I have always forgot about this operator. So in other words really if the first expression in true, then the second expression is executed. If the first expression is false then the third expression is executed. Right? Edited January 17, 2013 by Chad Smith 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Dave Sappelt Archives
The Chicago Cubs' Hope Continues
March 21, 2012 by in Play Ball
The Chicago Cubs aren't called "The Lovable Losers" for nothing. However, when it comes to spring training, they're one of the biggest draws in the Cactus League. Even with their 103-year World Series drought, they continually sell out their games and have set attendance records at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa for years. With a new… Read More →


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IP67 – such cryptic code is attached to phones, tablets, and all kinds of electronic gadgets made to withstand damage caused by the elements. One such device is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, which we are now giving a detailed preview. In many ways, the smartphone is very similar to the Galaxy S4 flagship. However, it has more than a few peculiarities of its own – peculiarities that truly make this smartphone stand out of the crowd. Read on in case we've sparked your interest already!


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Secret Word GroupsThese brain teasers rely on your ability to recognize groups of common attributes. For each of these puzzles you'll need to figure out why the words or letters are grouped as they are. Sometimes you will be asked to pick the odd-one-out or to place a new word into the correct group.
I am thinking of three secret words; they are all related and are in common use. You can find the secret words by solving the following.
Several words are given below (the secret words are NOT given). Your challenge is to determine in which one of three groups the given words belong.
Each secret word is the basis for one group. Solve the groups, find the secret words!
adopt, darkest, eleventh, fiddle, fifteen, guess, happy,
maid, nature, rice, rush, split, steak, wind, witching
Bonus: Name one body part that belongs in all three groups.
HintYou asked for a hint; it's about time!
AnswerSecret words: hour, minute, second
Hour group:
- darkest hour (before the dawn)
- eleventh hour (almost too late)
- happy hour (discounted drinks)
- rush hour (traffic)
- witching hour (midnight)
Minute group
- adopt minutes (of a meeting)
- fifteen minutes (of fame)
- minute maid (brand name)
- minute rice (brand name)
- minute steak (similar to cube steak)
Second group
- second fiddle (supporting role)
- second guess (try to predict)
- second nature (natural habit)
- split second (quickly)
- second wind (during running)
Bonus word: hand
- hour hand, minute hand, second hand (parts of a clock)
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Laboratory Notebook
Week 1
General BioMOD Cloning
- purpose: clone for DH5α pDIMC8 BlaCaM His and DH5α pDIMC8 DsbA BlaCaM
- 5 mL LB
- 100µL 20% glucose
- Cm (34 mg/mL working stock), 7.35 µL of this, final concentration 50 µg/mL
- Add cells
- Inoculate overnight
I. Bacterial Solution: LB Agar Plates
- purpose: to make agar plates for 1L LB-agar
- Mix stock
- 960mL DI water (860 mL if using glucose optional)
- 10g of Tryptone
- 10g of NaCl
- 5g yeast extract
- 15g agar
- Autoclave
- liquid (not dry) 30 min. sterilization/20 min drying
- cool to ~50°C in water bath
- Done under flame
- Add glucose - final concentration 20% glucose, if using 20% glucose then 100 mL, optional
- Add antibiotics to the specified final concentration. e.g. Cm: 50 μg/mL. Working stock: 34 mg/mL ⇒ 735 μL per 500 mL
- Pour onto the petri dishes, pre-mark them by type, e.g. : two black lines: Cm, red line: glucose
- Store
II. Experiment II from 6/10/13 continued: Miniprep (QIAGen)
- purpose: to purify plasmids from our clone colonies
- We followed MiniPrep
- transfer cell cultures into centrifuge tubes. Be careful not to drop the tip in.
- Centrifuge for 5 min. at 4000 rpm. N.B. make sure things are balanced.
- Dump the supernatant into old tube. Later add bleach before pouring down sink.
- Resuspend pellets and tansfer to 1.5mL labeled tube with 250μL P1 Buffer.
- 250 μL P2 Buffer (blue color): mix thoroughly.
- Time since step 2 must be less than 4 minutes: add 350μL of N3 Buffer. Mix thoroughly.
- Centrifuge at 13,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
- Apply the supernatant to QIAprep spin column.
- Centrifuge 1 minute. Discard flow-through.
- Wash w/ 750 μL Buffer PE.
- Centrifuge 1 minute. Discard flow-through.
- 1 min additional centrifuge.
- Column into 1.5 microcentrifuge tube.
- Elute with 50 μL water. 5 minute rest.
- Centrifuge 1 minute.
III. NanoDrop
- We followed NanoDrop
IV. PCR Amplification: HercII PCR
- Purpose: make backbone vectors for our Gibson reaction from pDIMC8 DsbA BlaCam. Will make:
- pDIMC8 AIDA
- pDIMC8 DsbA GLucCaM
- pDIMC8 GLucCaM His
- pDIMC8 DsbA GLucCaM His
Forward/Reverse Primer Chart:
|pDIMC8 gib - for
|pDIMC8 gib - rev
|DsbA GLucCam
|pDIMC8 gib - for
|pDIMC8 DsbA gib - rev
|GLucCaM His
|pDIMC8 addHis - for
|pDIMC8 gib - rev
|DsbA GLucCaM His
|pDIMC8 addHis - for
|pDIMC8 DsbA gib - rev
- We followed Herc II PCR protocol.
Week 2
Transformed and grew up colonies of cells with CE, TN, and DZ plasmids.
- Realized that our TN plasmids were assembled with incorrect primers.
- The resulting plasmids almost certainly do not have the genes we want inserted.
- Used Qiagen MiniPrep kit to extract DNA from cells
- Sent DNA off to have our plasmids sequenced to check for correctness.
- Only send a few colonies of DZ and CE cells -- TN was not worth checking
- The DZ plasmid was correctly assembled in one of our sequences
- The other had a single mutation at residue 31 of GLucCaM gene
- One of the CE sequences was confirmed as well
- The other produced a sequence of too low quality -- likely not a correct plasmid
We started work on GLuc plasmids that contain only the G-Luciferase gene without the Calmodulin insertion.
- Assembled plasmids with the same combination of His and DsbA tags as our GLucCaM plasmids.


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Did you know?
The De Beers mining company at one time controlled 90% of the market for rough diamonds.
Rhodes Memorial on the slopes of Devil's Peak in Cape Town honours one of South Africa's more controversial historical figures.
Businessman, mining magnate and arch imperialist, Cecil John Rhodes (1853 to 1902), once dreamed of extending Britain's influence all the way from the Cape to Cairo.
This impressive monument, which can be accessed off the M3, was designed by the famous architect and contemporary of Rhodes, Sir Herbert Baker, to resemble a Grecian temple.
With eight bronze lions flanking a giant stairway, and a statue of a horse and rider at the bottom looking out across the hinterland, it offers an imposing view over the Cape Flats.
It's a popular spot, particularly with students from the nearby University of Cape Town, which is a short walk away, and visitors can enjoy tea and scones or a light lunch at the tearoom located in a cottage (also a Herbert Baker original).
The area surrounding this site is full of stone pine tree and is the starting point for hiking paths on the slopes of Devil's Peak.
Rhodes' legacy includes the donation of large tracts of land around the memorial including the land the University of Cape Town now occupies along with the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
His name is also attached to a scholarship, now known as the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship, which enables African students with leadership potential to study at Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Rhodes was a larger-than-life character who once dominated political life in South Africa when it was still under British rule.
He made his fortune on the diamond diggings of Kimberley and founded the De Beers diamond company. Elected to the Cape parliament as a member for Barkly West in 1880, he became prime minister 10 years' later, using his influence to pass laws that benefitted mine owners and industrialists.
Rhodes also played a pivotal role in the disastrous Jameson Raid, which in part contributed to the outbreak of the South African War (also the Anglo Boer War) and forced his resignation as prime minister.
He died in Muizenberg in 1902 during the final stages of that conflict.
Travel tips & Planning info
How to get here
The Rhodes Memorial is on the Groote Schuur side of Table Mountain. Take a taxi or bus to the University of Cape Town campus and its a short hike up to the memorial. Alternatively, you can drive to the memorial.
Best time to visit
Early mornings or early evenings, when the sun is not too hot, are the best time to visit, offering amazing views of the harbour and city.
Around the area
The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are a must. And don't forget to take a trip up Table Mountain for spectacular views. You can climb or take a cable car.
Get around
This is a beautiful area to stroll around in.
What will it cost
Entrance to the memorial is free of charge.
Length of stay
Half a day to a full day to visit both the Rhodes Memorial and the stunning Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.
What to pack
Comfortable walking shoes or boots are a good idea. Winter is the rainy season in this part of the world so don't forget the raincoat or umbrella.
Where to stay
There's no shortage of establishments in Cape Town from award-winning boutique hotels, to charming guesthouses and budget B&Bs.
What to eat
The Rhodes Memorial Restaurant caters for all palates with a mix of international and local dishes.


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Spike seasoning, and black pepper.
Baked Mini-Frittatas with Broccoli and Three Cheeses
(Makes four whole-breakfast size mini-frittatas; recipe created by Kalyn.)
You will need a metal or ceramic 4-cup muffin pan with one-cup sized cups to make this recipe, or use 4 large silicone muffin cups. Spray the ceramic pan or muffin cups with non-stick spray.
1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets (cut into small, bite-sized pieces)
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
4 heaping tsp. coarsely-grated Parmesan cheese
6 eggs
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (not rinsed or drained)
1 tsp. Spike seasoning (or use other all-purpose seasoning of your choice)
fresh-ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Spray muffin cups with non-stick spray.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
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Kim Kardashian and Elizabeth Taylor, Two Women Who'll Never Apologize for Their Success
It's no secret that Kanye West has been a friend of the Kardashian clan for many years. We look back at how their romance grew from just friends to husband and wife. Before Kim and Kanye hooked up, had a baby, and planned a wedding, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attended the grand opening of Intermix together...as friends.
While she may not be feeling the chemistry yet (or perhaps she is), Kim Kardashian and her best guy friend, Kanye West, attend Flaunt Magazine's 10th Anniversary Party and Annual Holiday Toy Drive at the Wayne Kao Mansion with sister Kourtney Kardashian.
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Hampton 680 Pilothouse — By Capt. Ken Kreisler
July 2004
Tough Stuff
|A beautifully crafted cruising yacht is put to the test under adverse conditions... and more.
Hold on to your grabrails, friends, this could have been the boat test from hell.
It began back in March as I boarded the Hampton 680 Pilothouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to help deliver her to the upcoming Palm Beach Boat Show; about 46 miles as the crow flies. As we are sometimes limited with time aboard due to dealer or owner commitments—leaving the dock at 1 p.m. and absolutely having to be back and washed down by 3 is not uncommon—I would instead have all day to sea trial this Shanghai-built cruiser.
To begin with, the wind had been unremitting from the north-northeast at 25 mph for the past three days. In other words, it was blowing stink. By the time we turned the corner at Port Everglades and were confronted by a roiling, built-up sea right there in the inlet, the stink had turned downright putrid. The "we" consisted of Capts. Forrest Roberts and Bob Baker, the principal contacts for Hampton Yachts on the East Coast.
The wind was pushing up the water to seven feet, with an occasional eight to ten big-shouldered bully rearing up. Roberts and I were topsides on the bridge deck, and Baker was seated in the electrically operated, multidirectional leather Pompanette pedestal seat in the pilothouse. Roberts wisely throttled the boat down a bit in the quickly moving head sea as we listened to the staccato-voiced message on WX-1: "...wind from the north-northeast at 29 miles per hour...," it intoned.
As soon as we turned up the coast, the quick-duration head sea became quartering, somewhat lengthier, and more predictable. Roberts had the standard twin 800-hp Caterpillar 3406Es pushing us along at about 15 knots.
While these conditions were not right for diagnostics, they were an excellent testing ground for the Hampton's seakeeping abilities. I found this 68-foot cruising boat, with standard Wesmar RS600 stabilizers, offered a suitably secure platform given the current state of affairs. Of course she was moving around some; what boat of her size, and even some larger, wouldn't be? However, I did not notice any shuddering, slamming, or hard hits while dealing with the relentless march of the now five- to seven-footers. Instead, the Hampton 680 pushed her way through the water, powered by the steadily and reassuringly humming engines.
Enabling her to do this is a planing hull that is solid fiberglass from the waterline down and vacuum-bagged Divinycell coring to the gunwales. She utilizes a modified deep-V design with high deadrise sections forward that accounted for the smooth entry. Her flatter aft sections with reverse chines allowed for the noted steadiness, albeit those stabilizers were also doing their part. And her prop tunnels lowered the shaft angle for less drag and better directional stability.
With all that wind-driven spray a hindrance to visibility and safety—luckily Roberts and Baker decided to keep the Strataglass enclosure up—we decided to drive from the pilothouse. Before we went below, Roberts pointed out several features of the bridge deck.
With Baker at the wheel, Roberts and I cautiously moved about the bridge deck, finally steadying ourselves aft by the 1,600-pound-capacity Nick Jackson hydraulic davit, which along with an Avon RIB, outboard, and cradle is one of the few available options. Also on the short list is an upgrade to 1,000-hp Cat C18s, a second 13.5-kW Kohler genset, hardtop, and electronics package, among others.
I could easily see this area was well-suited for outdoor entertaining, as I noted a table and seating for six just aft of the port helm and, aft of that, a sun lounge with a stowage compartment beneath that ran its entire length and was long enough to accomodate an Ocean Kayak. Conveniently located opposite the eating area was a wet bar with a refrigerator, freezer, and barbeque. And then the starboard engine quit.
Next page > Part 2: The Hampton designers also did a bang-up job in the pilothouse. > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
This article originally appeared in the June 2004 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Mariners fall after Saunders' rocky outing
ARLINGTON -- Yu Darvish has had his difficulties with the Mariners since joining the Rangers last season, but the Japanese ace turned that around Friday as Texas steamrolled Seattle, 7-0.
Darvish came into the game with a 2-3 record and 6.21 ERA in five starts against the Mariners while going 16-7 with a 3.41 ERA against the rest of baseball. That trend was nowhere to be seen in the series opener at Rangers Ballpark, however, as the 26-year-old threw seven scoreless innings with just three hits and 10 strikeouts.
"I thought he pitched a little different today and was probably better this time," said Mariners skipper Eric Wedge, whose team topped Darvish 3-1 a week earlier in Seattle. "You saw all the breaking balls he threw last time. I think he used his fastball more effectively and still used his breaking ball good. He had better command. He pitched a good ballgame."
Darvish allowed baserunners in each of the first four innings, but kept Seattle off the board and then retired 11 of the last 12 batters he faced. He's now 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA for a Rangers team that improved to 10-6.
Mariners southpaw Joe Saunders took the loss, allowing nine hits and seven runs in 4 2/3 innings as he fell to 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA. Saunders hadn't given up an earned run in 13 1/3 innings over his previous two starts, but his night ended early when Texas erupted with a six-run fifth.
"It was just one of those weird innings where you make a pitch and they find a hole," said Saunders. "You just have to tell yourself to keep making pitches and hitting spots and things will turn around. But it just snowballed on us and we just couldn't get out of it."
Wedge is more concerned with his team's lackluster offense than the pitching, given his starters had posted a 1.40 ERA and five quality starts over the previous six games.
"I thought Saunders had good stuff tonight. I really did," Wedge said. "That one inning he just came up a little bit and started working behind. They're a good-hitting ballclub and that's when they got to him."
Saunders has a history of problems at Arlington, where he's now 0-7 with a 9.90 ERA in seven regular-season starts, the first six coming with the Angels. He did beat the Rangers in the American League Wild Card game last October at Rangers Ballpark while with the Orioles, but that fortune didn't carry over for long with his newest club.
After first baseman Jeff Baker smoked a 421-foot opposite field homer in the second inning for the Rangers' first run, Saunders held Texas in check until getting knocked out by four hits and two walks in the fifth.
The final blow was a hard line drive by Craig Gentry that was ruled a two-run triple after it bounced over the head of left fielder Raul Ibanez as he slipped while running to his left to cut it off.
Saunders' biggest regret was the two walks that inning, which added fuel to the Rangers' fire.
"That wasn't too good. Walks don't help," he said. "They were close pitches where they just missed. At that point, you tell yourself not to be too fine, but when stuff starts to not go your way, subconsciously you try to get more perfect than it needs to be."
Hector Noesi, just promoted from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, replaced Saunders and immediately gave up a run-scoring double to Ian Kinsler that made it 7-0 before getting the final out in the fifth.
The six runs doubled the Rangers' highest-scoring inning of the season and the seven total runs equaled their season-high.
"We haven't been really performing offensively like we feel we can and it's good to come home and start the series off swinging the bats a little bit," said Gentry, who doubled and tripled for two of his team's five extra-base hits.
Noesi wound up retiring the last 10 batters he faced to keep the score at 7-0, one of the lone positives on a lackluster night for Seattle.
"That was big," Wedge said. "Hector really stepped up for us because we've been pushing those guys in the 'pen. So for us to be able to give them a night off like that, that's why we brought Hector up here and that will make us stronger tomorrow and the next couple days."
Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager doubled in the third to run his hitting streak to eight games. Of his 14 hits this season, nine have been doubles, the most in the Majors.
But the Mariners totaled just five hits and advanced just one runner past second when they loaded the bases in the eighth. With 13 strikeouts, the club has now whiffed 44 times in 32 innings over the last three games while facing Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and now Darvish.
"That's three pretty good arms and that's kind of what they do," said Seager. "But that's on us. We obviously need to do a better job putting the ball in play. But you've got to give credit to Darvish tonight. He threw the ball well."
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Meet the Staff: Donna
Youth Services Associate.
What high school did you go to?
Oak Park River Forest High School.
What is your favorite YA book?
All of the Harry Potters by J.K. Rowling, The Face of the Milk Carton series by Caroline B. Cooney, and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.
What is/are your favorite pizza toppings?
Mushrooms and olives usually but sometimes I go crazy and have spinach with lots of garlic! Yummy.
What was your favorite high school class?
American Studies (with Mr. Becker and Miss J.) -- it was a new class that combined American history and literature.
What's the CD you can't live without?
U2 - The Joshua Tree. Anything by The Beatles
What is your most embarrassing teen moment?
Limping along with an infected ingrown toenail on my 8th grade graduation trip wearing a GIANT white sock on my foot and a sandal. It was horrible and no fun at all!


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Awhile back I posted a thread saying I was retiring from hunting. I was serious when I posted it. It started to eat on me, and I was having second thoughts.
Then a thread was posted on the 24campfire forum that completely changed my mind. It's a great thread about an old hunter, and made me feel embarrassed to think I was retiring at such a young age of 70. So, i'll continue to hunt until I reach this old dudes age, or die trying.


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Tetrad Flat Shelving
Don't you get all itchy just thinking of it? And... they are separete modules..... blocks can be attached to one another, to the wall or left free floating for life-sized, living room game play. And no, the bottom line doesn't disappear when you make that perfect configuration.


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James Tredwell will be trying to make up for lost time in the West Indies after being omitted from half of England's failed limited-overs campaign in Australia this winter.
The off-spinner played just four of eight matches, in back-to-back one-day international and Twenty20 series - both of which were lost.
England opted to go in without a specialist spinner in the other fixtures, but that will surely not be the case on the more accommodating surfaces of the Caribbean.
Tredwell, who was present but wicketless in England's sole victory down under, admits his vested interest - and also an intention to try to prove a point if he is given an opportunity in three ODIs in Antigua and three Twenty20s in Barbados.
"I'd be biased in that regard, and yes I was a bit frustrated," he said, having taken three wickets in England's warm-up victory on Tuesday against a UWI Vice-Chancellor's XI at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium where the tourists will face the Windies for the first time on Friday.
"I'd done a lot of thinking and practising of plans going into that series and felt I could do a job.
"I think every team should have a change-of-pace option. But that was the decision that was made, and I took it on the chin and kept working hard.
"That's all you do I guess, use that frustration and put it into getting better."
Success here will create confidence not only for England's challenge at the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh but also for Tredwell to then add to his solitary Test cap to date.
England are looking for a new frontline spinner following the mid-Ashes retirement of Graeme Swann, and Tredwell said: "I guess it's at the back of your mind.
"Clearly there are opportunities along the way.
"But that's not our decision to make. You just do all you can and hope that, when you do get your opportunity, you can put your name forward for that choice to be made."
The 32-year-old knows a mediocre first-class campaign last summer, after which he rescinded the Kent captaincy, does not help to press his claims.
"I guess I haven't done overly well in the last year or two in the four-day game for Kent," he admitted.
"So that's the first and foremost, getting back in the early part of the summer and putting in some really strong performances.
"If I get a go in these games, equally I can put my name out there through performance.
"Obviously it was a tough old time in Australia, and we wanted to get off to a good start (here).
"So to have a good performance like that (in the warm-up match) is obviously a great confidence-builder."


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CHiKA is an interactive visual artist and an educator. She creates a minimalist geometric visual narrative in sync with the sounds of live music performance in addition to interactive projection mapping installations that explore the relationship between visual, light, sound and public audience. She is a creator of a 3 day projection mapping workshop marathon, Mappathon, that teaches mapping projection technique to create site specific installations. She was also a resident researcher at ITP, New York University and an IAC Teaching and Research Fellow for Vimeo.
Her work has been shown at the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Art and Design, the Hammer Museum, San Francisco Art Institute, Centre d'Art Contemporain Geneva, Museo Regional de Guadalajara, Matadero Madrid, Theatre Maisonneuve, Biennial in Venezuela, eBay, New York University, Cooper Union, The School of Visual Arts, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Eyebeam, Harvestworks, Millennium, Mapping Festival, Dumbo Arts Festival, MOD Festival, Blip Festival New York, Blip Festival Tokyo, Mutek, Nuit Blanche, Metropolitan Pavilion, Music Hall of Williamsburg, The Gramercy Theatre, S.O.B.'s, and among other places.
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Shopping an Enticing Factor for Shopaholics Booking Bangkok Flights
Bangkok, a prime tourist destination in Southeast Asia has become a shopping hub as well.
World class shopping malls as well as old markets both exist in the capital city of Thailand. In other words, whether you are fond of luxury or a good negotiator, shopping in Bangkok will be a great fun.
Shopping lovers are booking Bangkok Flights especially to experience the shopping in the city's malls. Most popular shopping mall in the city is Siam Paragon. It is home to high-end fashion brands from around the world, 16-screen Cineplex and collection of numerous multi-cuisine restaurants. But the main highlight of the shopping mall is its aquarium which is the largest in the entire Southeast Asia.
Most notable brands that you'd find in the shopping mall are Prada, Hugo Boss, Valentino, Gucci, Versace, Louis Vitton, Zara and Chloe. For car lovers, the mall is nothing less than a heaven. While visiting the mall, you would come across showrooms of BMW, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Bentley, Maserati and Hummer.
Terminal 21 at Sukhumvit Road is another worth mentioning shopping mall in Bangkok. For shopaholics who are booking Flights to Bangkok visiting this mall is a must. Besides shopping, the mall is also famous for its incredible design. The mall features 600 shops on its nine floors. Other highlights of the mall include a Gourmet Market, a Cineplex and a food court where you can taste dishes from around the world apart from delicious Thai food. Most popular restaurants and food joints are The Canton House, Fuji, Tony Roma and Secret Recipe. Fox, Kipling, Nike, Levis and Adidas are few must visit stores in the mall.
If you want to get an experience of a mall and a bazaar at one place, Asiatique the Riverfront is the place to visit. During daytime it is a mall and in the night it acts as a bazaar. The mall is home to 40 restaurants and more than 1500 boutiques. Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret and classic Thai puppets performance are few discerning entertainment options.
Several budget travelers book Cheap flights to Bangkok especially to enjoy shopping in Chatuchak Market. The market spans over 35 acres and has around 8000 stalls. If you can bargain, you can get great stuff at a reasonable price. The city is home to numerous night markets as well where you would come across a different facet of Bangkok. Go-Go bars, motley vendor stalls and cheap second hand goods are available in these markets. Notable night markets in the city are Khlong Thom Market, Khalong Lod Night Market and Patpong Night Market.
- Bangkok
- 28-Nov-012
Book Perth Flights to Spend an Incredible Beach Vacation
Perth is among the most intriguing tourist areas in Australia. The city is known for its historical and family attractions. However, one attraction that keeps people visiting Perth is its beaches. White sand, sunny weather, turquoise waters and plethora of thrilling marine activities define the beauty of the beaches in the capital city of Western Australia.
Arguably, Cottsloe Beach is the best beach in the city. Beach lovers are booking Perth flights to feel the freshness of the cool breeze of the beach. While walking on the powdery white sand, the serenity of nature would sooth your senses. Most notable thrilling marine activities that can be enjoyed in the beach waters are body boarding, body surfing, surfing, swimming and snorkeling. Basking under the sun and beach volleyball are other popular activities at Cottsloe Beach. At one side of the beach, you would come across spectacular view of the emerald waters and cafes, pubs and clubs are located on the other side.
Another popular beach in Perth is Trigg Island Beach. If you are fond of surfing, this beach is not worth missing. Avid surfers book flights to Perth especially to visit Trigg Island Beach as it is known for offering best surf breaks in the city. Besides swimming, fishing is also quite popular among the visitors.
If you want to experience the beach life of Perth, visiting City Beach is a must. Fine white sand of the beach is well complemented by one of the most happening neighborhood in the city. You can swim through emerald waters in addition to fishing in the calm waters. Honeymooners booking cheap flights to Perth must spend their evenings at this beach so that they can admire the spectacular sunsets and feel the romance in the air. Beachside restaurants specialize in offering delicious seafood. Dearth of recreation is not known to City Beach. Children's playground, outdoor showers, picnic tables and barbecues are also available.
Scarborough Beach should be there on your list, if you are booking Perth flights to enjoy an unforgettable beach vacation. The beach is heaven for body boarders, surfers, wind surfers, kite surfers and swimmers. Beachcombing has also emerged as a popular activity. Dine at any of the beachfront restaurants to enjoy fresh seafood while admiring the beauty of the Scarborough Beach. Seashells Scarborough, a 4-star hotel is also there on the beach. So, book a room in this luxurious hotel to relax your mind with the intriguing view of the beach.
- 4 Dec 2012
Book Delhi Flights to Visit the World Heritage Sites in the Capital City of India
Delhi is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. The blend of history, culture and arts keep the city in the top rated options among travelers.
Rich history of Delhi consists of the royalty of Mughals and colonial powers. If you want to peep into the rich past of the capital city of India, visit its World Heritage Sites.
Red Fort is the iconic attraction in Delhi. Colloquially, it is known as Lal Quila. If you are booking Cheap flights to Delhi, visiting this magnificent piece of Mughal architecture is a must. The fort was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 2007. This is one of the most beautiful architectural structures that were built during the reign of Mughals. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century. Originally it was known as Quila-i-Mubarak.
Red Fort covers an area of 254.67 acres. The fort is home to several small yet significant structures such as Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Zenana, Hayat Baksh Bagh and Moti Masjid which literally means Pearl Mosque. Today, Red Fort has become an important part of the city's culture. Every year, on 15th August, the Independence Day of India, Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort.
Qutub Minar is another World Heritage Site in Delhi. This is the tallest free standing brick minaret in the world. The structure is made from fluted red sandstone and verses from holy Quran are intricate on it. The beautiful structure was built by Qutu'b-Din-Aibak. History lovers booking Delhi Flights must visit this minaret. The site is home to several other attractions as well. The Iron Pillar of Delhi is the most prominent one. The pillar was built during the time of Chandragupta Vikramaditya.
Humayun's Tomb is the next name in the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in Delhi. It was the first ever garden tomb to be built in the Indian Subcontinent. The tomb was built by Hamida Banu Begum, Humayun's wife. It was designed by Persian Architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyath and was completed in 1562 AD. Its proximity to Nizamuddin Dargah and Purana Quila makes it a must visit attraction for those booking Flights to Delhi.
Whilst taking a closer look at the architecture of the tomb, you would come across incredible unification of Persian and Central Asian styles of Islamic architecture. Other monuments that are located within the same premises are Barber's Tomb, Tomb and Mosque of Isa Khan, Nila Gumbad, and Arab Sarai.
- Delhi
- 07-Dec-012
Las Vegas Shopping Alluring Thousands of Tourists
Las Vegas is a dream destination for those looking to experience an extravagant vacation. Glittering signboards, high rise hotels, late night parties and plethora of adult entertainment options are few things that create an urge in tourists to visit Las Vegas again and again. Shopping is another activity that entices large number of people to the vibrant city.
Las Vegas Strip offers great options to shopaholics booking Las Vegas Flights. Fashion Show Mall is among the largest malls located at the strip. It covers an area of 175,415 square meters. The mall features more than 250 stores, 7 anchors and a fashion runway known as The Cloud. Some of the world class retailers located at this mall are Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Bebe, and Guess Marciano. Zara has a two-floor store in Fashion Show Mall.
The mall has a spacious area where you can enjoy a cup of coffee at Gelato Café. If you are feeling hungry, you can choose from restaurants such as El Sugendo Sol, Ra Sushi and Maggiano's. Another popular shopping arena at the strip is Showcase Mall. Its proximity to Monte Carlo, MGM and New York New York makes it one of the most visited malls.
Music lovers booking flights to Las Vegas must visit Showcase Mall to enjoy live music at Hard Rock Café. The three-story café has a bar, a restaurant and a retail store in addition to a concert venue. For chocolate lovers, the mall is nothing less than a heaven. M&M's World in the mall is known for its chocolate themed fun. You can choose from wide array of chocolates that are available in various colors.
The World of Coca-Cola is also available in the mall. It features history of the soft drink depicted through signs and slogans. Colorful murals define the journey of world renowned soft drink. You can choose from variety of souvenirs such as bottles, clothing and home accessories. Families booking Cheap Las Vegas Flights should not miss out on visiting Town Square. This family-friendly mall is home to a movie theater, multi cuisine restaurants and several entertainment options for kids.
One thing that discerns Town Square from other shopping arenas in the city is its 1.5 million square foot open air shopping area and a children's park that spans over 13000 square foot. Guitar Center is the favorite area for music lovers. This is the place from where you can browse through range of guitars, drums and keyboards.
- Woking, UK
- 10 Dec 2012
Most Visited Museums in Atlanta
Atlanta is among the best tourist places in Georgia. The capital city is one of the best choices for families as well as party animals.
The city is also famous for its museums that allow you to peep into the rich culture and explore magnificent art.Arguably High Museum of Art is the most popular museum in Atlanta. People booking Flights to Atlanta must visit the museum to admire the artistic streak of the city. The museum was established in 1905 and it exhibits classic as well as contemporary art pieces that are more than 11000 in numbers. While taking a look at the collection, you would come across Folk, European, Contemporary and Modern art pieces. Another highlight of the museum is its magnificent architecture which was designed by duo of Renzo Piano and Richard Meier.
If you are interested in knowing about Civil War book Atlanta Flights and visit Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum. This is one of the oldest museums in the city. The museum exhibits artifacts and pictures that belong to Civil War. There is an in-house movie theatre that features a short film on the subject of the Atlanta Campaign.
Another popular museum in Atlanta is Fernbank Museum of Natural History. It was established in 1992 and is one of the most recently developed museums in the city. There are numerous permanent exhibitions in addition to various temporary exhibits as well. Main attraction in the museum is exhibit known as Giants of the Mesozoic which consists of Giganotosaurus and Argentinosaurus. Notable permanent exhibitions are A Walk Through Time in Georgia and Fernbank NatureQuest. IMAX theatre discerns Fernbank Museum of Natural History from other museums in the city.
Fernbank Science Center is just a walk away from Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The science center opened in 1967 is home to a planetarium with a projection dome that has a diameter of 21 meters. Students from around the world book cheap flights to Atlanta especially to visit this museum and take a closer look at Apollo 6Saturn V, an authentic Apollo Spacecraft.
SciTrek or Science and Technology Museum of Atlanta is also quite famous among people interested in technology and different aspects of science. There are more than
- Atlanta
- 10-Dec-012
Kids Friendly Attractions in Atlanta
Atlanta is one of the best places in the US, if you are planning a holiday with your kids. Book Atlanta flights and visit museums, gardens and various other kids attractions.
City of Atlanta is known for its variety of tourist attractions. If you are planning a holiday with your kids, consider the capital city of Georgia as it is home to some of the best kids' attractions in the entire US.
One of the most popular kids' attractions in Atlanta is Children's Museum. If you are visiting the museum on second Tuesday of the month, entry will be free. The museum features large number of activities for kids that's why, people booking cheap flights to Atlanta never miss on taking their kids to Children's Museum. Kids can enjoy painting on the paint wall, building sculptures and loading balls in a crane.
Another popular museum in the city is Atlanta Fern Bank Museum. As you step into the museum, you would come across exhibit known as Giants of the Mesozoic representing the ambience where gigantic dinosaurs lived. You would also come to know the reasons of their extinction. Children's Discovery Room is the major highlight of the museum. This exhibit allows them to learn about the basic concepts of activities. Other notable exhibit is Time in Georgia.
If your kids are interested in history, book Atlanta Flights and take them to Atlanta History Centre. People with BOA Card can enter for free during weekends. Besides history, there is lot for kids in this interactive museum. Main constituents of the museum are Swan House, nature trails and lush gardens.
Stone Mountain Park is one of the most visited places in Atlanta. It is one of the most refreshing places in the city. Visit The Crossroads to get a feel of southern town living of late 19th century. The park is home to 15 miles of thriving nature trail. Stone Mountain Museum is also worth visiting. If you are spending time in the park during summers, laser shows can be enjoyed in the evenings.
Nature lovers booking Flights to Atlanta can also consider visiting Atlanta Botanical Garden. One of the best attractions in the garden is children's garden that covers an area of 2 acre and features various interactive activities. While spending time in the botanical garden, you would come across a Dinosaur Garden, Sunflower fountain and Vegetable Garden. Chattahoochee Nature Reserve is located in the outskirts of the city however, still remains in the top priorities of families and nature lovers visiting Atlanta. Guided hiking tours, Star Lab and Animal Encounter are few of the kids attractions that are worth mentioning.
- Atlanta
- 29 Dec 2012
World Class Shopping Malls in Mumbai
Mumbai not only entices beach and Bollywood lovers but several shopaholics also book Mumbai flights to spend time in its world class shopping malls.
Mumbai, the largest city in India is the country's financial capital as well. Every year hundreds and thousands of tourists book Flights to Mumbai to visit the gorgeous architectural structures, refreshing beaches and eclectic Bollywood culture. Mumbai offers wide variety of options for shopping lovers. If you can bargain, Fashion Street, Linking Road and Colaba Causeway are the top rated options. In case, you don't want to compromise on the quality and brand, you can choose from numerous shopping malls in the city.
One of the largest shopping malls in Mumbai is High Street Phoenix. The tall chimneys are the iconic highlight of the mall's architecture. Originally, it was a textile mill and few years ago refurbished as a shopping mall. Its massive shopping space entices large number of shopaholics to book Mumbai Flights. While visiting the mall, take a look at Indian as well as international brands. Another highlight of the mall is the store from where you can buy quality stuff at cheaper price. Few notable attractions in the mall are bowling alley, international food joints, sophisticated restaurants and sports bars.
Another worth mentioning shopping mall in the capital city of Maharashtra is InOrbit Mall. It spans over 1.2 million square feet which makes it one of the largest shopping malls not only in India but in the entire South East Asia. Moreover, it is one of the most visited malls. Ground floor is home to most of the British brands however, the highlight is an Australian cookie bakery. A bookstore, a music store and international clothing brands are located on the first floor whereas top floor is solely for food and entertainment. If you are booking cheap flights to Mumbai, visiting InOrbit Mall is a must.
Are you looking for luxury brands? If yes, Atria Millennium Mall needs to be there on your priority list. On the five levels of the mall, you would come across international designer brands. It was opened in 2006 and in a span of just 6 years, it has emerged as one of the prime shopping destination in the city. People booking booking cheap Mumbai Flights should visit Atria Mall to enjoy international cuisine in the food court, gigantic entertainment zone and 4-D cinema. If you are looking for eco-friendly home and bath accessories, consider visiting the Eco Corner Store. Other shopping malls that remain in the list of attractions of shopaholics visiting Mumbai are Infiniti Mall and Oberoi Mall.
- Mumbai
- 03-Jan-013
Top Rated Luxury Hotels in Delhi
Delhi, the capital city of India is home to spectacular blend of different ethnicities and exotic cultures. While planning a trip to Delhi, you won't come across much difficulty in finding a suitable accommodation. If you are looking for budget option, Paharganj in Central Delhi is the best choice. Tourists who don't want to compromise on the luxury factor, you can choose from wide array of world class hotels.
The Imperial Hotel is among the best luxury hotels in the capital city of India. It was built in 1931 which makes it one of the oldest hotels in the city. It is located in the central part of the capital city. People booking Flights to Delhi prefer to stay in this hotel as it is just a walk away from popular shopping spots such as Palika Bazaar, Cannaught Place and Janpath which is home to several handicraft emporiums.
The Imperial has 45 suites and 190 rooms. In 2008, Elite Traveler listed the hotel as The Best Hotel Suites in Asia. Seven restaurants in the hotel serve delicious cuisines from around the world. Spice Route is the most notable one. Other highlights of the hotel are an award winning luxury spa, business centre, swimming pool, fitness centre and royal ballroom.
Another worth mentioning luxury hotel that can be considered while booking Delhi Flights is The Taj Mahal Hotel. The luxurious hotel is just a few minutes away from India Gate, the iconic attraction in Delhi. Khan Market is just a walk away from the hotel where you can experience the metropolitan culture of the city. It is strategically located on Mansingh Road which is one of the premier residential areas of the Indian Capital City.
The Taj Mahal Hotel has 294 rooms including 28 exclusive suites. One of the special highlights of the hotel for women travelers is ladies only wing. Rooms in this wing have female butlers. You can choose from any of the five restaurants and two bars. Parties, family reunions and weddings can be arranged in any of the six banquet halls.
Book Cheap Delhi Flights and stay at The Oberoi Hotel to add uniquely different luxury factor to your trip to India. The hotel is better known for its world class services than its underrated architectural structure. From the upper floors of the hotel, you can admire the beautiful view of the city. Threesixty is the best option to taste delicious international cuisines and wines.
- Delhi
- 10 Jan 013
Book Bangkok Flights to Experience Exquisite Thai Dining
Undoubtedly, Bangkok is known around the world for its shopping and nightlife. Dining is another enticing highlight of the city. No matter whether you are a budget traveler or looking for a luxury dining experience, Bangkok is the apt place to plan your holiday.
There are few dining experiences that must be there on every traveler's list. One such experience is Roof Top Dining at Vertigo. The magnificent bar is located at the 61st floor of Banyan Tree Hotel. There are numerous roof top bars and restaurants in the city however, Vertigo always remains in the top priorities of people booking Bangkok flights. This is one place in the city where nothing would hinder the scenic view of the city. The 360 degrees view consists of skyscrapers such as Golden Ribbon. The menu consists of delicious seafood, lamb and steaks.
If you want to admire spectacular sunset while enjoying your evening meal, consider dining at Khin Lom Chom Saphan, one of the most visited open-air restaurants in Bangkok. Honeymoon couples are booking Cheap flights to Bangkok especially to enjoy a romantic dinner at this restaurant. It has three pavilions and a refreshing pond. You can admire a beautiful view of Rama VIII Bridge while enjoying their specialties such as tamarind soup with mud crabs, baked mussels and seafood salad.
Sunday brunches are another specialty of Bangkok dining. You can choose several restaurants to enjoy Sunday brunch. Regis Bangkok is known for serving "The Most Awesome Brunch in the entire Thailand." The restaurant is located on the 12th floor of Four Seasons Hotel. The restaurant can accommodate a small number of people therefore, you need to make a booking beforehand. Their menu mainly consists of imported dishes and dessert lovers can pick from cakes, sweets and creams. Book Flights to Bangkok to feel the exquisiteness of Thai food in the restaurants located at Sukhumvit Road.
Diversified culture can be experienced at Sukhumvit Road. Besides fast food joints such as Subway, McDonald's, KFC, Burger King and Starbucks, you would also come across old noodle shops and various international restaurants. However, people booking cheap Bangkok Flights visit Sukhumvit Road especially to enjoy road side Thai food available at reasonable price. Chinatown is another great option to satisfy your appetite for Thai food blended with Chinese specialties. Dim Sum is the available on every menu in the restaurants of Chinatown. Other delicacies you should try are bird's nest and shark fin soup and various seafood items.
- Bangkok
- 15 Jan 013
Cairo Opera House, the Performing Arts HUb
Every year millions of tourists visit Egypt especially to enjoy their holidays in the capital city of Cairo. The city is widely known for its mummies, sphinx and rich Egyptian history. Numerous tourists are booking cheap Cairo flights especially to admire its magnificent architecture. For art lovers, there are numerous options. They can choose from spectacular art museums and theaters.
Another must visit attraction for art lovers is Cairo Opera House. The performing arts venue is a part of National Cultural Center and is the prime location to enjoy live concerts and theater performances. The opera house was a gift to Egypt from Japan and was inaugurated on 10th October 1988 by President Mubarak and Prince Tomohito of Mikasa.
Originally, the Opera House was designed in 1869 during the reign of Khedive Ismail. At that time, it was designed by Italian architects Rossi and Avoscani. Several architecture lovers book Cairo Flights to admire the new structure designed by Japanese architects. Major performance spaces in the building are Open-air Theatre, Main Hall and Small Hall.
Main Hall is the largest one with four levels and can accommodate 1300 people at any given point. These seats include a presidential box, orchestra seating and three tiers. Main Hall is being used for hosting ballet performances and operas and orchestra. On the other hand, Small Hall has a single floor with a capacity of 500 people. If you are visiting the Opera House to enjoy chamber music and recitals, you would be sitting in the Small Hall. As the name suggests, open-air theatre is used for outdoor performances.
History lovers booking cheap flights to Cairo must spend some time at the museum in Cairo Opera House. Collection in the museum allows you to peep into the history of the opera house. While taking a closer look at the collection, you would come across photos of under-construction opera house, a model of the New Opera House buildings and costumes gifted by Vienna State Opera.
Resident companies such as Cairo Opera Ballet Company and Cairo Symphony Orchestra perform on regular basis and hundreds of art lovers book Flights to Cairo to enjoy these world class performances. Other renowned companies known for performing in the opera house are Cairo Opera Choir, Abdel Halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music, The National Arab Music Ensemble. After enjoying the performances, you can enjoy delicious meal in the upscale restaurants of Zamalek and be a part of the lively nightlife.
- Cairo
- 18 Jan 2013
International Dining Options in Atlanta
Atlanta, the top rated tourist destination in Georgia is home to numerous restaurants and eating joints. No matter whether you want to satiate your appetite with French, Japanese or Italian Cuisine, Atlanta will have something for you.
Atlanta is one of the most densely populated cities in the USA. The city is famous for its multi-cultural ethnicity and every year number of tourists book cheap flights to Atlanta especially to be a part of several cultural events. Impression of different cultures can be seen in the food of Atlanta. Restaurants in the city specialized in serving Mexican, Italian, Japanese and French cuisine in addition to local dishes.
If you want to start your culinary trip with contemporary American cuisine, Bacchanalia needs to be your choice. The restaurant is known for its sophisticated décor. It is strategically located in the midtown area and is easily accessible from every corner of the city. Clifford Harrison and Anne Quatrano own the restaurant. They do not only run the food joint but grow the most of the vegetables as well. In other words, the delicious dishes you would be having at Bacchanalia are pure and fresh. Zagat Guide and Atlanta Journal Constitution have awarded it the "Top Restaurant" reward.
Babette's Café is another popular restaurant that has been awarded with Zagat's title of 'Wine Enthusiast.' If you are booking Atlanta Flights and love to have shrimps, visiting this restaurant is a must. Georgia Shrimp is their specialty. Other highlights of the menu are artichoke-olive ravioli and beef capriccio. European-Mediterranean theme of the café entices tourists looking to experience unique dining experience in Americas. Traveling in fall season? Be a part of the exquisite experience of dining at the rustic deck of Babette's Café.
While roaming around in the Downtown area, if you feel like having Japanese food, Benihana Restaurant needs to be considered. Best part of dining at this restaurant is that a personal chef will be appointed who will prepare juicy chicken and sizzling steaks in front of you. The restaurant is also present in the Buckhead area. Japanese food lovers booking cheap Atlanta Flights can also dine at RISE Sushi Lounge, Nakato Japanese Restaurant and Shogun Japanese Steak House.
French cuisine is another forte of the city's restaurants. Dine at these restaurants to satiate your taste buds with modern French cuisine and succulent flavors. Book Flights to Atlanta and dine at Bistro Niko to get a feel of dining in Paris. Their menu consists of world-renowned French wines and tempting food items. Anis Café and Bistro is another eating joint that remains in the top priorities of tourists as well as locals. At Anis, you would come across mesmerizing aromas of dishes from French Mediterranean region.
- Atlanta
- 24 Jan 2013
Art Galleries in Delhi You should Visit
Art lovers booking Delhi flights must visit its art galleries to admire the rich artistic culture of the National Capital Territory.
Delhi is among the most vibrant cities in India. The cosmopolitan culture of the city is defined by its restaurants, theaters, auditoriums, restaurants and world class entertainment options. The national capital territory has a unique flair for arts which can be experienced in its art galleries.
Art lovers from around the world are booking Cheap flights to Delhi to visit the art galleries. Most popular art gallery in Delhi is National Gallery of Modern Art. Its proximity to India Gate makes it an interesting option for the visitors and locals alike. It was established in 1954 and today, it features collection of over 17,000 works of arts. The extensive collection has great art works created by renowned artists such as Nandalal Bose, Amrita Sher-Gil, Thomas Daniell, Raja Ravi Verma and Rabindranath Tagore. The museum is known for its incredible blend of classic as well as contemporary architecture.
Another popular art gallery that creates an urge in art lovers to book Delhi Flights is Lalit Kala Akademi. It is also known as National Academy of Fine Art. The institution is owned by Government of India to promote the fine art culture in the country. While visiting the gallery, you would come across art works creates by senior as well as upcoming artists. In other words, this is the gallery that offers opportunity to every artist to showcase the best of their creations.
Dhoomimal Art Centre always remains in the top priorities of art enthusiasts booking Flights to Delhi. This is one of the oldest private art galleries in the city. It was established by Ram Babu in 1954. After Ram Babu, his son Mahender Jain promoted arts and artists in 1960s. Now, the art gallery is being managed by his wife Sushma Jain and son Mohit Jain. The magnificent gallery spans over 1800 square feet and is located in Cannaught Place. Works of M F Hussain, Niladiri Paul, R K Yadav and Pradosh Das Gupta can be seen at the art centre.
If you want to peep into the richness of Indian contemporary art, visiting The Palette Art Gallery is a must. They are located in upscale area Golf Links in South Delhi. Delhi Art Gallery is another worth visiting art gallery in the city. If you are booking Cheap Delhi flights for February, visit this art gallery to be a part of the exhibition known as The Naked and the Nude – The Body of Indian Modern Art.
- Delhi
- 31 jan 2013
Hotels in Close Proximity of Mumbai Airport
If you don't want to spend time in traveling, look out for accommodation options near the airport. In Mumbai, you won't find dearth of luxury as well as budget hotels.
Most of the tourists prefer to find a hotel near airport. Why? There are two major reasons. Firstly, they don't want to waste time in traveling to and from hotel and secondly, can save a lot of money as well. If you are flying to Mumbai, the largest city in India, you can easily find accommodation near airport.
Holiday Inn Mumbai Airport is one of the most recently developed ones. Hence, more and more people looking out for accommodation in this hotel while booking Flights to Mumbai. It is just 1.5 kilometers away from international terminal. The interiors of the hotel are quite enchanting and almost appeal to every sort of guest. Like other hotels, Holiday Inn also has restaurants. Saptami Restaurant is among the most popular ones and the discerning feature is its menu which mainly consists of Mumbai street food.
Another popular hotel near Mumbai Airport is The Hilton. The Luxury hotel took over Le Royal Meridian in 2011. Its pleasing ambience lures luxury lovers to book Mumbai Flights with accommodation at The Hilton. The design and structure of the hotel gives you a feel of English Summer Palace of 19th century. The Hilton is quite small as compared to other luxury hotels in the city. However, its world class hospitality always keeps it in the top priorities of travelers.
If you don't want to compromise on the luxury factor, The Leela Kempinski needs to be your choice while visiting the most happening city of India i.e., Mumbai. If you are booking cheap flights to Mumbai, you don't need to travel far away from the hotel as The Leela is located just a drive away from the airport. Its proximity to Powai Lake is another highlight. Besides offering luxury rooms, it is also notable as an incredible dining option in the area. You can choose from four restaurants and a poolside bar.
Are you getting down at Domestic Terminal of Mumbai Airport? Yes! Sahara Star would be the most viable option. The hotel is just a walk away from the domestic terminal. Its unconventional architecture is the most talk-about attraction. The most attention grabbing features are palm trees and lagoon. Arguably, it is one of the most unique airport hotels in the world because of its contrast designs of interiors and exteriors. If you want to add a unique charm to your visit to India, book cheap Mumbai Flights and stay at Sahara Star.
- Mumbai
- 05-Feb-013
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Maple Leaf to purchase Puratone
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Canada's Maple Leaf Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Puratone Corp., the third-largest hog production company in Manitoba. The transaction is reported at $42 million, including livestock, facilities and interests in some joint ventures. The purchase is expected to be completed by the close of November, following court and regulatory approvals.
Puratone, headquartered in Niverville, Manitoba, operates about 50 barns in the province, which are in close proximity to Maple Leaf's Brandon plant. Puratone produces approximately 500,000 hogs annually, as well as operating three feed mills to support the company's hog production units. It produces about produce about 25,000 tons of livestock feed a year.
Puratone started in 1973, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sept. 13, and had 30 days to restructure or sell its assets. Just one day before Puratone's filing, Big Sky Farms, Canada's second-largest pork producer entered into receivership. Based in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, it produces roughly 1 million pigs annually and accounts for 40 percent of Saskatchewan's total hog production.
Both Canadian producers cited high production costs due to this summer's U.S. drought and its impact on feed-grain supplies and prices, as putting them over the edge.
With this acquisition, Maple Leaf will own approximately 30 percent of its hog supply for the Brandon plant and in total will produce about 1.2 million hogs annually.
"This acquisition will ensure a consistent supply of hogs to our processing facility in Brandon (Manitoba), which is an integral supplier to our value added prepared meats and pork business," says Michael McCain, Maple Leaf president and chief executive officer. "We look forward to welcoming Puratone employees to Maple Leaf and benefiting from their experience and strong commitment to best practices."
Puratone's President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Hildebrand said, "The agreement reached with Maple Leaf represents a tremendously positive outcome and we are very pleased with the stability it provides our stakeholders, particularly our employees."
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Maple Leaf Foods employs an estimated 19,500 people at its operations across Canada and in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia. In 2011, Maple Leaf reported sales of $4.9 billion.
The matter of compensating Puratone's creditors was not addressed in the purchase announcement. It is reported that Puratone owes Farm Credit Canada, Bank of Montreal and Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation a total of $86 million. Estimates are the millions also are owed to numerous other creditors, "mainly Manitoba farmers and businesses," reports Pembina Valley Online.
According to the Manitoba Pork Council, record losses in Manitoba's hog industry has forced hundreds of producers to leave the business. MPC says 15 years ago the province had nearly 5,000 hog producers, today there are less than 500.


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020HandymanCertificate of Excellence 2015
We are a seasoned team of quality Tradesmen and operating in London and South East for the past 9 years. We have an experienced and disciplined team who have worked on hundreds of projects from small handyman jobs to larger more complex tasks such as renovations and kitchen installation, building bespoke wardrobes. We pride ourselves on our impeccably high standards and always strive to deliver on time and within budget. Having specialists in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Painting, 020Handyman provides you with all the necessary support for your domestic and commercial projects. Call us now on 07881 524 592 to discuss how we can help you. 020Handyman quotes are always FREE!
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Cutting edge design of interior/exterior works for residential and commercial properties, perfectly and considerately executed. Saxton Interiors is your interior and exterior design and implementation partner of choice for all style design wants, needs and projects. From designing and building a new home, structural alterations and improvements to decorating, bathrooms, kitchens, soft furnishings, upholstery, dressing and finishing. We make, on a bespoke basis, all items to your exacting requirements, including curtains, pelmets, Roman blinds, Velux blinds, bespoke bedding, headboards, cushions, re-covering and re-upholstery. We are at the cutting edge of design, constantly and consistently pushing design boundaries, embracing technology and thinking outside the box to create something truly unique and personal to you. Services Provided Bespoke soft furnishings: curtains, pelmets, Roman blinds, Velux blinds, bespoke bedding, headboards, cushions, re-covering and re-upholstery. Painting and decorating Service: plastering, rendering, internal and external painting, wallpaper hanging including specialist and designer wall coverings. Building services: installing kitchens, bathrooms, building extensions, loft conversions, garden rooms, conservatories.
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Gary Newson
Hello, I'm Gary. I offer a range of handyman services across North Kent. Flatpack assembly service: you buy furniture, sheds, kids' playhouses; I build them. Odd jobs around the home or business premises: basic plumbing and electrical; door hanging and carpentry; deep clean carpet shampooing. Pest control: wasp and hornet colonies destroyed; flea fumigation; rodent problems removed. Gardening: lawn mowing; weed control; ground clearing; ground leveling and cultivation.
Blenheim Property ServicesCertificate of Excellence 2015
Blenheim Property Services offer the full range of trade services from Electricians painters and decorators to Land scape Gardening or Garden maintenance to Property cleaning. If your property needs a make over or some simple decoration or repairs we are happy to help, likewise with your garden we offer the full range of services. For any project large or small we will visit you discuss and plan out the job and your requirements and specification and help provide solutions and a simple cost effective service No matter the size of the job, we take great pride in every job we do.
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Garage conversion specialists including supply and installation of bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, complete property refurbishment. Our experienced tradesmen provide advice and carry out all required works to a high standard. Many of our clients are happy for prospective clients to view works carried out on there properties by appointment. The comprehensive services we provide include:- Consultation and design, Building control liaising, Planning consent, Ground works, Soil and drainage, Electrical installation and alterations, Plumbing and heating, Carpentry, Roofing, Fascias, soffits and guttering, Plastering, rendering,, pebble dashing and screeding, Tiling, Window and door installation, Painting and decorating, Landscaping and paving,
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Maintain offers all types of service that you could want to keep your home in top condition. We have, kitchen and bathroom fitters, landscape gardeners and even roofers on hand. Our building team are totally dedicated to providing a service that's second to none and the clients expectations are always our primary concern. We can help with all types of building works from farm houses to smaller terraced homes. Working closely with local architects, town planners and building control, we can help you get your idea to fruition with all the care and attention you need. For a no obligation chat, please give Ben the Managing Director a call and he will organise a convenient time to come and meet with you to discuss your project in full.
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Hire A Hubby is a property maintenance franchise business originally started in Australia. Now operating in the UK, in Cheshire, Herfordshire, Essex, and Kent We are always looking for new business and people to join our growing team, Our professional handymen provide services to homes and offices, retail and commercial, with no call out charges, free no obligation quotes, CRB/DBS Police checked Hubbies, with £5 million public liability insurance, all their work is guaranteed by Hire a Hubby, no job too big or too small.
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The following is a guest post by Koo.
I'm currently crowdfunding my first feature film, and rather than pitch it to you, I'll first share this "multimedia lookbook" that I put together. My project, a youth basketball feature entitled Man-child, is participating at Independent Film Week in New York this week and I assembled this clip to help producers understand what I'm going for aesthetically with the film. It's just a combination of clips from other films paired with a voiceover, but it should give you some idea of what I'll be going for:
Okay, so how did I arrive at this point and why am I making this movie?
After co-directing the "urban western" web series The West Side with Zack Lieberman, we got an agent in LA and attempted to get a larger interactive project made in Hollywood. One lesson we learned in this process: you can spend a lot of time knocking on doors, taking meetings, and putting together pitches and assorted documents. When you set out to be a filmmaker and tell stories that you're passionate about, however, these aren't the activities to which you aspire. You're not getting better as a storyteller because you're not telling stories.
I knew coming out of that experience that I wanted to tell a story I was personally passionate about, and so I set about researching and writingthe script forMan-child.And if you're going to crowdfund a film, it has to be a project in which you're personally invested. Great example: Zak Forsman's campaign to make a feature about his father. I grew up playing basketball in North Carolina and so the story of Man-childis definitely personal to me.
Why this is a story worth telling
Man-child takes place in the surprisingly high-stakes world of youth basketball. Sometimes referred to as grassroots basketball, the fascinating world (largely unseen by the general public) has been getting younger and younger in its corporatization. Middle schoolers are now nationally ranked and shoe companies sponsor teams and tournaments in an effort to be the first to discover the next Michael Jordan (and sign him to an unwritten contract).
In response to this, in 2009 the NCAA lowered the age limit on who can be considered an official basketball prospect to include 7th graders. They did this in an effort to protect kids from unregulated recruiting.
This world is compelling to me for a number of reasons. We're talking about kids for whom the sky is the limit, but more often than not they have very little in their lives right now. Thus they (and their families) are more easily won over with offers of money, free shoes, and the other benefits that street agents, coaches, and other hangers-on offer them.
The fact is that the vast majority of talented teenagers will never make it as professional athletes, but it's more than just a matter of athleticism: it comes down to the decisions they make. These are decisions that few of us have ever had to face, much less at such a young age. This is why I find the world of youth basketball to be so interesting from a dramatist's perspective: big decisions for little kids.
Why I'm crowdfunding the film
First off, that part about knocking on doors — there's nothing wrong with trying to get your film funded in a traditional manner. But as someone who's spent 18 months sharing everything I possibly can about filmmaking on my website NoFilmSchool, I felt if I could get my readers behind the project that it could be a film that's enabled by a community that actually wants to see the film, as opposed to an executive that thinks the film will be profitable. I want to make a basketball movie about real-world, quiet moments as opposed to big melodramatic set-pieces, and I didn't feel the Powers That Be would be interested in making the film that I want to see.
Will we make it? I don't know. The goal is an ambitious $115,000 — sports movies are logistically complex and expensive to make, unfortunately — and there are only a few short days left. Check out my campaign video if you're interested and good luck with your own personal passion projects!
Koo co-wrote, directed, shot, and edited the "urban western" web series The West Side, which won the Webby Award for Best Drama Series. He is one of Filmmaker Magazine's 25 New Faces of Film and runs the website NoFilmSchool, which focuses on DIY filmmaking and independent creativity; Man-child will be his first feature.
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EDMONTON — The way Brad Jacobs and his Northern Ontario team were playing here the last few days, Jeff Stoughton probably wasn't going to beat him in the Brier final anyway.
But then the game started and Stoughton promptly — and personally — removed all doubt.
In a world of uncertainty where death, taxes and Joe Mack's refusal to sign free agents are the only constants, one of the few other things we've always been able to count on as Winnipeggers is that our man Stoughton would always rise to the biggest moments of his sport.
In 15 Canadian and Manitoba men's curling finals heading into Sunday night, Stoughton had been beaten just twice — once in 2009 at the Brier when an unbeaten Kevin Martin team simply steamrolled him, and then another time in the Manitoba final in 2004 when Brent Scales won on a fluke.
Aside from that — money.
Until last night. If you're interested, you probably already watched the game on TV Sunday night, so there's no need to belabour the ugly details behind Northern Ontario's historic 11-4 victory over Stoughton, other than to point out he missed his first four shots — two in the first end and two in the second end — to gift the best-hitting team in Canada a 3-0 lead on steals and a stranglehold on the game.
Manitoba briefly showed signs of life with a deuce in the third end, but Jacobs pulled the plug on the patient for good in the fourth end. After Stoughton sailed a draw attempt through the house on his first rock, then came up a little heavy on a freeze attempt with his second, Jacobs seized the opportunity to win the Brier immediately and played a difficult pick of a lone Manitoba stone in the house to put a 3 and a 6-2 lead up on the board.
Lights out.
"When you get a little behind and you have to make some really good shots and it just doesn't happen, it's disappointing," said Stoughton, who shot just 63 per cent through the critical first four ends. "I'm disappointed just because the crowd came here to see a great game and we certainly didn't give them a great game."
Unless, of course, you were a fan of Northern Ontario.
How unlikely was Northern Ontario's win here last night? Consider:
❚ Last night's Canadian men's curling title was the first for Northern Ontario since 1985.
❚ Northern Ontario became just the second team ever to win a Brier championship after qualifying through the 3 vs. 4 game, winning their last six games in a row to do it — including over the defending world champions from Ontario in the semifinal earlier Sunday.
❚ At age 27, Sault Ste. Marie's Jacobs became the youngest skip to win the Brier since Martin won his first Brier in 1991 at age 24. Jacobs wasn't even born the last time Northern Ontario won.
"We played amazing through these whole playoffs. We were the underdogs the whole way, we never had hammer and to come out and do what we did is just phenomenal," said Jacobs, who was supported by third Ryan Fry, second E.J. Harnden and lead Ryan Harnden.
So what's the bright side in all this for Manitoba curling fans? Well, for starters, Manitoba wasn't entirely shut out last night — Fry is a Winnipeg native with the tuckiest of all Manitoba tuck deliveries, and last night's win adds a Brier Tankard to the family mantel to go with the one his old man, Barry, won for Manitoba back in 1979.
"It's a dream come true," said Fry, who jumped into the stands after the game to hug his parents. "It's been my dream since I was a little kid, watching him, and to actually fulfil it now is unreal."
There's also some solace to be drawn from the fact Manitoba teams competed in all four major Canadian curling finals this year — junior men's and men's, junior women's and women's — although there's also no escaping the fact only Matt Dunstone, who picked up bronze over the weekend at the world juniors, actually hoisted a Canadian trophy in triumph.
Aside from that? Well, it's really more eastern Manitoba than Northern Ontario anyway, right
And that's the thing about the Brier, isn't it — there really is no second place. There's a little cash for making the final — both teams get $40,000 — but that's nothing compared to the $144,000 in tax-free Sport Canada funding over the next two years, another $40,000 for training and competition expenses and a $10,000 cresting fee the Jacobs team now picks up.
In the end, Stoughton and company — third Jon Mead, second Reid Carruthers and lead Mark Nichols — probably got what they earned last night.
They were good over the past week, but never great. They lost two of their last three round-robin games and almost lost a huge game Friday night to a B.C. team that had only one win all week. And they also got lucky in the 1 vs. 2 game on Saturday when Ontario's Glenn Howard decided in the 10th end he absolutely, positively couldn't live another moment without playing the only shot that could beat himself.
Good? Sure, Stoughton teams are always good. But great? Not this year — and especially not last night.


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Brittney Griner is arguably the best female basketball player in the world, but shooting hoops is not her only passion. What most people do not know about Griner is that she is also an avid skateboarder. As you might expect, this causes a bit of anxiety for the Phoenix Mercury, who took Griner with the top overall pick in the WNBA draft last month. According to TMZ, Griner's contract with the Mercury includes a clause about her skateboarding habits that is aimed at decreasing her risk of injury. "I agreed with the Mercury that I would only ride in a controlled environment," Griner said. "No tricks or hill bombing. I know what is at stake, so I'll just be cruising. I'll get my adrenaline rush on the court." That's probably for the best. Griner once broke her wrist while riding in a parking structure while she was playing for Baylor. Griner and her 6-foot-8 frame will not only ideally turn the Mercury into a top contender in the WNBA, but she is also a major marketing tool because of her ability to throw down dunks like this one and ignite the crowd. The last thing the team needs is her breaking her ankle attempting a kick-flip. "Once my basketball career is over though, I will be building a skate ramp in my yard, that's for sure," she said." As long as her days of dominating the sport are over, I'm sure that will be just fine with her employer. Photo Credit: Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE
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