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You Have Two Options for the Google Sitelinks Search Box. And Doing Nothing Isn't One of Them.
You've probably read about or noticed the search box option on branded queries (e.g. YouTube, BestBuy, Moz…). Or perhaps you've read the message Google sent out to webmasters via their Webmaster Tools accounts (message shown below). There have been many discussions about the pros and cons of this feature, especially for retail brands. If you get one thing from this post today it should be this: Whether or not you decide a sitelinks search box is good for your brand, you need to take an action. Otherwise, Google may choose to show it anyway – the only difference being your competitors' ads might show up in the results when someone who searched for your brand uses the search box feature.
Some Background from Google:
"When users search for a company by name—for example, [Megadodo Publications] or [Dunder Mifflin]—they may actually be looking for something specific on that website. In the past, when our algorithms recognized this, they'd display a larger set of sitelinks and an additional search box below that search result, which let users do site: searches over the site straight from the results, for example [site:example.com hitchhiker guides]." Google Webmaster Central Blog.
Further from Google Developers:
"With Google sitelinks search box, people can reach your content more quickly from search results. Search users sometimes use navigational queries—typing in the brand name or URL of a known site—only to do a more detailed query once on that site. For example, suppose someone wants to find that video about the guilty dog on YouTube. They type YouTube, or you-tube, or youtube.com into Google Search, follow the link to YouTube, and then actually search for the dog video.
A sitelinks search box removes the extra step. A query for TIME.com displays a site-specific search box in the sitelinks section, so the user can immediately search for an article or topic without going to the TIME website first.
So What's the Big Deal?
The big deal is that unless you've marked up your page to Google's specifications (or added a meta tag to opt out) they may unilaterally decide to add this box, which will use their search engine instead of yours. When that happens, you lose control of the user experience and they may end up on someone else's site instead.
It really boils down to the following two options:
- Set up Sitelinks search box schema so Google sends visitors directly to your site instead of delivering search results that show competitors' ads.
- Set up the nositelinkssearchbox meta tag so users don't have the option to use the sitelinks search box at all.
If you do not want the searchbox to appear in the SERPs you can add the following meta tag to the HTML header of your home page:
If you DO want the sitelinks searchbox to appear in the SERPs (and don't want competitor's ads to show up) you must mark up your homepage as a schema.org/WebSite entity with the potentialAction property of the schema.org/SearchAction markup. You can use JSON-LD, microdata, or RDFa. Check out the full implementation details on Google's developer site for more information. Below is an example email from GWT, which explains what needs to be done form a high level:
Click here to visit Google's Developer website and learn more about implementing the markup discussed above.
Have you seen an impact on any of the sites you work on since the September implementation of the sitelinks searchbox? Tell us about your experience and what you're advising.


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Good morning everyone!
Today I am sharing my last 3 projects from the Scraps Of Darkness
'Northern Lights' kit
'I love Snow'
I love the look of determination on Tylers face- he was really enjoying himself making the snowdragon! (a snowman is not as much fun lol)
I cut the 'I Love Snow' from the patterned paper, used a dabber on the snowflakes
and flowers!
this is one of the clusters
I love the little metal snowflakes!
'Crisp and Cold'
This is the boys with the finished 'snowdragon'
I used gesso, mist and ink on the chipboard mittens from Blue Fern Studios!
'Winter Wonderland'
Sometimes summer toys can be as much in the winter!
Ty was having so much fun sliding down the slide into the snow (even though he had slightly outgrown the slide)
I used the flowers from the floral add on, some I bought from the SOD store and a couple from my stash
I scattered the Bo Bunny pearls randomly and also on the snowflakes
The buttons from the embellishment add on were so cute!
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See-through dresses can be worn comfortably and modestly over leggings and t-shirts, over bathing suits and even over lingerie for bold looks. Several fashion icons sometimes wear see-through dresses over nothing at all.
The sheerness of the fabric and the cut of the dress determines the best way to style a see-through dress. Loose and flowing see-through dresses are often paired with bathing suits or leggings underneath, while tighter sheer dresses pair well with form-fitting body suits. See-through dresses are versatile additions to any wardrobe that can be styled in a wide variety of ways depending on a person's modesty.


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"There are only two hard things in Computer Science: cache invalidation and naming things (and off-by-one errors)"
Clojure is a great language, and one of the few things I dislike about coding in Clojure are namespaces.
It is not because namespaces are fundamentally a bad idea – in fact namespaces are a great feature and I believe they are fundamentally important if you are trying to manage a code base effectively.
But they are particularly fiddly to get right in Clojure. They cause a lot of unnecessary grief. They are not Simple. This is the story of my battle with the namespace demons to construct a decent namespace for Clisk live-coding.
The trouble with namespaces….
First of all, let's get my rant out of the way. A few things I dislike about namespaces in Clojure:
- Namespaces complect naming things with the organisation of your source files. Often it is a good idea to keep this in sync (see Phil's great comment below) however it is not clear that you *always* want to tie these together. It also introduces subtle complexities (e.g. the frequent confusion between hyphens and underscores – a namespace "my-ns" needs to be in a file "my_ns.clj". Yuk.)
- Vars complect the concept of a storage location (as with other Clojure reference types such as atoms or refs) with participation in the namespace system, with lots of important metadata (e.g. arcane methods to specify if the var is a macro) and with dynamic binding techniques. It's very clever… but far from being simple…..
- Local aliases are great: (alias/some-foo-from-another-namespace)…. right up until you need to copy/paste some code from a different namespace that uses a different alias name. Then you need to go and fix all the aliases. This problem doesn't happen in Java: every class name must be either imported (so you can use it unqualified) or fully qualified (you can use it wherever you like)
- The (ns …) macro is cryptic and arcane. Someone at the Clojure Conj described their definition of a Clojure expert as "someone who can write a new ns declaration from scratch without copying from somewhere else or looking up the syntax". Not a very beginner-friendly way to start each source file!
- Error messages in the loading of namespaces are often incomprehensible. This makes it very hard to track what is going wrong. Also, since Clojure is such a dynamic language you don't get any real help from static namespace checking and only discover these problems at load/compile time.
- There is no easy way to import things transitively. e.g. suppose I want a clisk.live namespace to do some live coding, and I want it to import everything from clisk.functions, clisk.node, clisk.patterns, clisk.colours etc. I can make this namespace, but if I then do "(use 'clisk.live)" from the REPL then I don't get the imported functions…. aaargh!!
The namespace importing problem
Well, I can't fix everything right now, but I can at least tackle the last issue: namely how to assemble a namespace with transitively importable functions, macros etc.
So the namespace I'd like to be able to use looks a bit like this (simplified):
(ns clisk.live (:use [clisk core node functions patterns colours util effects]))
i.e., for live coding we want to have all the key namespaces imported and ready to use at our fingertips, without having to type namespace aliases all the time. This isn't particularly good practice for coding in general, but for live coding experimentation it is generally the case that speed and low conceptual overhead is more important than long-term maintainability.
This namespace works fine as defined, but there is a problem: when you use clisk.live from elsewhere, then the new namespace doesn't import all the functions you happily imported into the clisk.live namespaces.
Why does this happen? The problem is with the refer functionality in Clojure (which is called indirectly by use and its variants. This refers to all the "public vars of a namespace". Digging deeper, we find that ns-publics in turn defines these as any vars in the namespace mapping that have a namespace equal to their current namespace. So here's the problem: the vars in the clisk.live namespace map don't count as public because the vars themselves aren't defined in the clisk.live namespace. So they don't get picked up by use and friends.
So what are our options? I think there are two obvious ones:
- Hack some combination of use, refer or ns-publics to do what we want
- Make new vars in the clisk.live namespace that count as public
Option 1. looks messy and would probably break lots of other things. So we choose option 2.
Making it work
Luckily, I found some inspiration by seeing how others had tacked similar problems:
- The import-fn and import-macro from Zach Tellman's Potemkin library: potemkin.namespace
- This stack overflow question and particularly the answer by John Aspden
By combining the ideas from these, I managed to build a little library of macros (mikera.cljutils.namespace) that do the namespace imports as required and create new var definitions in the current namespace. The code is a bit involved, mostly because of the need to handle metadata and various special cases.
So we can now do:
(ns clisk.live (:require [mikera.cljutils.namespace :as n])) (n/pull-all clisk.node) (n/pull-all clisk.functions) (n/pull-all clisk.patterns) ...
The pull-all macros simply scan the target namespace for all public vars, then create new vars in the current namespace with the same value and metadata. Because these new vars are public, they will be imported sucessfully whenever you use the "clisk.live" namespace, i.e. you can live code to your heart's content using functions from all the different underlying namespaces, e.g.:
(use 'clisk.live) (show (offset (vsplasma vsplasma) (sunset-map spots)))
Which gives us an interesting flecked pattern, that might make a good polished stone texture:
Closing thoughts
Well, we solved the problem and can now do elegant live-coding in Clisk by using a single combined namespace, which is nice.
More generally, I think the whole namespace issue is still an area where Clojure could do with a lot of improvements, based on practical use cases. Some humble suggestions:
- Make the functionality I implemented above part of core Clojure or at least an approved contrib library (e.g. tools.namespace), so people don't feel the need to reinvent the wheel.
- Revisit the whole ns macro for Clojure 2.0 and make something that is much simpler and cleaner. It's a major hurdle, especially for beginners, and I think is worth a breaking change / full replacement.


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Saturday, October 3, 2009
the fisherman's daughter is self destructive,
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perhaps a more dramatic and colorful sky a red/orange-ish setting sun with clouds maybe?ReplyDelete
and then exaggerate the waters darkness as it goes deep, but instead of a rectangular gradient, maybe something that echos her form and movement.
some bubbles maybe?
I really like this, Joanna.ReplyDelete
I don't think anything should be changed drastically. There's enough drama being played out by the characters. Complicating the composition or color palette would only take away from the main focus of the piece.
Maybe if you moved some of that pale, orange-y-brown that's to the right of the boat, throughout the sky, it would give you that feeling of completion or cohesiveness. Subtly.
Thanks guys! its always the last 10% of completion thats the hardest! hahahaReplyDelete
A fishing pole?ReplyDelete


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As of November, some Android phone models released in 2015 include the Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Google Nexus 6P and Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 (5.5), notes CNET.com. CNET ranks these phones as among the best Android phones of 2015.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has features that make it very competitive to iPhone, notes Samsung.com. The phone has three gigabytes of RAM, a rear camera with 16 megapixels, a front camera with five megapixels and a 3.6-million pixel display. A 10-minute battery charge on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge provides approximately four hours of usage. The phone is available in three color options: white, gold and black. The Samsung Galaxy S6 is similar to the S6 Edge; major differences are a lower-capacity battery and straight-sided design rather than curved edges.
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Monday, September 1, 2008
Temporarily Paralyzing the MSP430 Memory Bus
I've been playing lately with the use of light to induce temporary faults within a decapped MSP430F1101A. The chip, pictured above, was decapped by Chris of Flylogic Engineering. Lacking a convenient source of UV with which to begin erasing flash memory, I tried the flash from my digital camera. What luck!
Although it appears that flash memory has been reset, that is not in fact the case. The memory bus is paralyzed, with all reads returning 0xFFFF. This includes Flash, RAM, and ROM regions. After a while, this effect dissipates and memory returns to normal.
I'll soon begin to experiment with different wavelengths, durations, and polarizations of light. Please email me if you've any advice to offer.
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Rajasthan | Rajasthan Map | Rajasthan Tourism
Fact of Rajasthan:
56.47 million (2001 Census, estimated at more than 58 million now)
Cities and Towns:
Major cities:
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Beawar, Bikaner Bharatpur, Alwar, Dholpur, Churu, Bhilwara, Sri Ganganagar, Pali, Makrana, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Didwana, Sujangarh, Nagaur, Sikar, Hanumangarh, Pratapgarh
1,51,914 km. (8,798 km National Highway)
National highways crossing Rajasthan:
Delhi-Ahmedabad, Agra-Bikaner, Jaipur-Bhopal, Bhatinda-Kandla and Pali-Ambala.
Climate of Rajasthan:
Generally dry with monsoon during July–August
English and Hindi commonly used, as well as indigenous Rajasthani languages, Braj Bhasha etc.
Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the state. Geographical features include the Thar Desert along north-western Rajasthan and the termination of the Ghaggar River near the archaeological ruins at Kalibanga, which are the oldest in the subcontinent discovered so far.
One of the world's oldest mountain ranges, the Aravalli Range, cradles the only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu, famous for Dilwara Temples, a sacred pilgrimage for Jains. Eastern Rajasthan has the world famous Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur, once famous for its bird life and is a World Heritage Site and two famous national tiger reserves, Ranthambore and Sariska Tiger Reserve. Rajasthan was formed on 30 March 1949, when all erstwhile princely states ruled by Rajputs, known as Rajputana, merged into the Dominion of India.
It was essentially the country of the Gurjars. Historian R. C. Majumdar explained that the region was long known as Gurjaratra (Country protected by the Gurjars or Gurjar nation), early form of Gujarat, before it came to be called Rajputana, early in the Muslim period. The historian John Keay in his book, India: A History stated that, Rajputana name was given by Britishers and The word even achieved a retrospective authenticity, in 1829 translation of Ferishta's history of early Islamic India, John Briggs discarded the phrase Indian princes, as rendered in Dow's earlier version, and substituted Rajpoot princes.
The only difference between erstwhile Rajputana and Rajasthan is that certain portions of what had been British India, in the former province of Ajmer-Merwara, were included. Portions lying geographically outside of Rajputana such as the Sumel-Tappa area were included in Madhya Pradesh.
How to reach Rajasthan:
Rajasthan is connected by many national highways. Most renowned being NH 8, which is India's first 4–8 lane highway. Rajasthan also has an inter-city surface transport system both in terms of railways and bus network. All chief cities are connected by air, rail and road.
By Air:
There are four main airports at Rajasthan- Jaipur airport, Udaipur airport, Jodhpur airport and Kota airport. These airports connect Rajasthan with the major cities of India such as Delhi and Mumbai.
By Rail:
Rajasthan is connected with the main cities of India by rail. Jaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur and Jodhpur are the principal railway stations in Rajasthan. Kota City is the only Electrified Section served by three Rajdhani Expresses and trains to all cities of India.
By Road:
Rajasthan is well connected to the main cities of the country including Delhi, Ahmedabad and Indore by State and National Highways and served by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) and Private operators.
History of Rajasthan:
Traditionally the Meenas, Rajputs, Yadavs, Jats, Bhils, Gurjars, Bishnois and other tribes made a great contribution in building the state of Rajasthan. All these tribes suffered great difficulties in protecting their culture and the land. Millions of them were martyred trying to protect their land.Gurjars had been exterminated in Bhinmal and Ajmer areas fighting with the invaders. Bhils once ruled Kota. Meenas were rulers of Bundi and Dhundhar region.[citation needed]
Gurjars ruled many dynasties in this part of the country.In fact this region was long known as Gurjaratra. Up to the tenth century almost the whole of North India, excepting Bengal, owned supermacy of Gurjars with their seat of power at Kannauj. Gurjar Pratihars acted as barrier for Arab invaders from 6th to 11th century. The chief credit of Gurjara Pratihara empire lies in its succecessful resistance to the foreign invasions from the west, from the days of Junaid. Historian Majumdar says that this was frankly recognised by the Arab writers themselves.He further clears that Historians of India have wondered at the slow progress of Muslim invaders in India, as compared with their rapid advance in other parts of the world.Now there can be little doubt that it was the power of the Gurjara Pratihara army that effectively barred the progress of the Muslims beyond the confines of Sindh, their first conquest for nearly three hundred years.
The earlier contributions of warriors and protectors of the land Vishnois, Ahirs, Gurjars, Jats, Bhils and Meenas) were neglected and lost in history due to stories of valour shown by certain specific clans in later years graining more prominence over older acts of bravery. Rajasthan means the Land of the Kings. Modern Rajasthan includes most of Rajputana, which comprises mainly the erstwhile Rajput kingdoms as well as two Jat kingdoms and a Muslim kingdom. Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Mewar (Udaipur), Alwar and Dhundhar (Jaipur) were some of the main Rajput states. The Jats were rulers in Bharatpur and Dholpur. Tonk was ruled by a Muslim Nawab. Rajput families rose to prominence in the 6th century CE. The Rajputs put a very valiant resistance to the Islamic invasions and protected this land with their warfare and chivalry for more than 500 years. They also resisted Mughal incursions into India, but contributed to the slower than anticipated access to the Indian Subcontinent. Later the Mughals, with a technique based on a combination of treachery and skilled warfare were able to set firm a grip on northern India, including Rajasthan. The fighter spirit and valour of Rajputs impressed the Mughals to such an extent that even after defeating the Rajputs, the Mughals held their valour and value in the highest esteem. Mewar led other kingdoms in its resistance to outside rule. Most notably Rana Sanga fought the Battle of Khanua against Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire.
Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, the Hindu Emperor, also known as Hemu in the History of India was born in the village of Machheri in Alwar District in the year 1501. He had won 22 battles against Afghans, from Punjab to Bengal and had defeated Akbar's forces twice at Agra and Delhi in 1556, before acceeding to the throne of Delhi and establishing 'Hindu Raj' in North India, albeit for a short duration, from Purana Quila in Delhi. He was killed in the Second Battle of Panipat.
The Marwaris (people from Marwar) and Rajasthan's formerly independent kingdom created a rich architectural and cultural heritage, seen even today in their numerous forts and palaces (Mahals and Havelis) which are enriched by features of Muslim and Jain architecture. The development of the frescos in Rajasthan is linked with the history of the Marwaris, who have also played a crucial role in the economic development of the region. Many wealthy families throughout Indian history have links to Marwar. These families include the legendary Birla, Bhandari, Bajaj, Mittal and Mirza families.
Geography of Rajasthan:
The northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of the region is covered by the Thar Desert, which extends into adjoining portions of Pakistan. The Aravalli Range does not intercept the moisture-giving southwest monsoon winds off the Arabian Sea, as it lies in a direction parallel to that of the coming monsoon winds, leaving the northwestern region in a rain shadow. The Thar Desert is thinly populated; the town of Bikaner is the largest city in the desert. The Northwestern thorn scrub forests lie in a band around the Thar Desert, between the desert and the Aravallis. This region receives less than 400 mm of rain in an average year. Temperatures can exceed 45 °C in the summer months and drop below freezing in the winter. The Godwar, Marwar, and Shekhawati regions lie in the thorn scrub forest zone, along with the city of Jodhpur. The Luni River and its tributaries are the major river system of Godwar and Marwar regions, draining the western slopes of the Aravallis and emptying southwest into the great Rann of Kutch wetland in neighboring Gujarat. This river is saline in the lower reaches and remains potable only up to Balotara in Barmer district. The Ghaggar River, which originates in Haryana, is an intermittent stream that disappears into the sands of the Thar Desert in the northern corner of the state and is seen as a remnant of the primitive Saraswati river.
The Aravali Range runs across the state from the southwest peak Guru Shikhar (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height, to Khetri in the northeast. This divides the state into 60% in the northwest of the range and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract is sandy and unproductive with little water but improves gradually from desert land in the far west and northwest to comparatively fertile and habitable land towards the east. The area includes the Thar Desert. The south-eastern area, higher in elevation (100 to 350 m above sea level) and more fertile, has a very diversified topography. in the south lies the hilly tract of Mewar. In the southeast, a large area within the districts of Kota and Bundi forms a tableland. To the northeast of these districts is a rugged region (badlands) following the line of the Chambal River. Farther north the country levels out; the flat plains of the northeastern Bharatpur district are part of an alluvial basin.
Rajasthan Economy:
Rajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral. Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are the state's cash crops. Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilseeds. Rajasthan is also the biggest wool-producing state in India and the main opium producer and consumer. There are mainly two crop seasons. The water for irrigation comes from wells and tanks. The Indira Gandhi Canal irrigates northwestern Rajasthan.
The main industries are mineral based, agriculture based, and textiles. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyester fibre in India. The Bhilwara District produces more cloth than Bhiwandi, Maharashtra and the bhilwara is the largest city in suitings production and export. Several prominent chemical and engineering companies are located in the town of Kota, in southern Rajasthan. Rajasthan is pre-eminent in quarrying and mining in India. The Taj Mahal was built from the white marble which was mined from a town called Makrana. The state is the second largest source of cement in India. It has rich salt deposits at Sambhar, copper mines at Khetri, Jhunjhunu and zinc mines at Dariba, Zawar mines at Zawarmala for zinc, Rampura Aghucha (opencast) near Bhilwara. Dimensional stone mining is also undertaken in Rajasthan. Jodhpur sandstone is mostly used in monuments, important buildings and residential buildings.This stone is termed as "chittar patthar".
Rajasthan is now the preferred destination for IT companies and North India's largest integrated IT park is located in Jaipur and is named as Mahindra World City Jaipur covering nearly 3,000 acres (12 km2) of land. Some of the companies operating in Rajasthan include Infosys, Genpact, Wipro, Truworth, Deutsche Bank, NEI, MICO, Honda Siel Cars, Coca Cola and Procter & Gamble.
Tourism of Rajasthan:
Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately carved temples and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in previous ages, they were the soul of pre-Muslim era Rajasthan. Jantar Mantar, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, City Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are part of the true architectural heritage of India. Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a type of sand stone dominated by a pink hue. At Ajmer, the white marble Bara-dari on the Anasagar lake is exquisite. Jain Temples dot Rajasthan from north to south and east to west. Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Ranakpur Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath near Udaipur, Jain temples in the fort complexes of Chittor, Jaisalmer and Kumbhalgarh, Lodarva Jain temples, Bhandasar Temple of Bikaner are some of the best examples.
Rajasthan is often called a shopper's paradise. Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones and handicrafts. The attractive designs of jewellery and clothes are eye-catching and invite shoppers. Rajasthani furniture has intricate carvings and bright colours. Rajasthani handicrafts are in demand due to the intricate work on them. Above all, Rajasthan's shopping appeals to both tourists and people from other parts of India due to its cheap prices for quality goods.
Bikaner is famous for its namkeens, Jaipur for its jewellery, Jodhpur for sweets and Jaisalmer for yellow stone.
Hotels Rajasthan:
Ajmer City
Hotel Mansingh Palace
Three Star
Roopangarh Fort
Heritage Hotel
Phool Mahal Palace
Heritage Hotel
Hotel Bhadrawati Palace
Heritage Hotel
City (Bharatpur)
Hotel Udai Vilas Palace
Laxmi Vilas Palace
Heritage Hotel
Hotel Chandra Mahal Haveli
Heritage Hotel
Bikaner City
Heritage Resort
Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace
Heritage Hotel
Karni Bhawan Palace
Heritage Hotel
Hotel Lallgarh Palace
Heritage Hotel
Gajner Palace
Heritage Hotel
Bundi City
Ishwari Niwas Palace
Heritage Hotel
Chittorgarh City
Hotel Pratap Palace
Bassi Fort Palace
Heritage Hotel
Castle Bijaipur
Heritage Hotel
Deogarh City
Deogarh Mahal
Heritage Hotel
Rawala Jojawar
Heritage Hotel
Jaipur City
Park Plaza(A/F)
Three Star
Hotel Holiday Inn
Three Star
KK Royal Days
Three Star
Best Western Om Tower
Three Star
Mansingh Towers
Three Star
Comfort Inn Hawa Mahal
Three Star
Hotel Empire Regency
Three Star
Jai Mahal Palace
Five Star
Hotel Mansingh
Five Star
Rajputana Palace Sheraton
Five Star
Chokhi Dhani(Five Star Village resort)
Five Star
Hotel Clarks Amer
Five Star
Rai Vilas
Five Star
Rambagh Palace
Heritage Hotel
Raj Mahal Palace
Heritage Hotel
The Raj Palace
Heritage Hotel
Samode Haveli
Heritage Hotel
Alsisar Haveli
Heritage Hotel
Narain Niwas Palace Hotel
Heritage Hotel
Khasa Kothi
Heritage Hotel
Hotel Hari Mahal Palace
Heritage Hotel
Samode Palace
Heritage Hotel
The Trident Hilton
First Class International
Jaisalmer City
Hotel Gorbandh Palace
Three Star
Heritage Inn
Three Star
Fort Rajwada
Five Star
Resort rawala
Narayan Niwas Palace
Heritage Hotel
Jaisal Castle
Heritage Hotel
Jodhpur City
Quality Inn chandra
Three Star
Abhay days Inn
Four Star
The Fortune Ummed
Five Star
Taj Hari Mahal
Five Star
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Heritage Hotel
Ajith Bhawan
Heritage Hotel
Hotel Ranbanka
Heritage Hotel
Bal Samanad palace
Heritage Hotel
Hotel Karni bhawan
Heritage Hotel
Ratan Vilas
Heritage Hotel
Khimsar City
Khimsar Dunes Village
Khimsar Fort
Heritage Hotel
Kota City
Umed Bhawan palace
Heritage Hotel
City (Mandawa)
The Desert Resort
Castle Mandawa
Heritage Hotel
Hertage Mandawa
Heritage Hotel
City (Neemrana)
Neemrana Fort Palace
Heritage Hotel
City (Pokharan)
Welcome Heritage Lal Niwas
Heritage Hotel
City (Pushkar)
Jagat Palace
Pushkar Resort
Pushkar Palace
Heritage Hotel
City (Ranakpur)
Rawla Narlai
Heritage Hotel
City (Ranathambore)
The Oberoi Vanaya Vilas
Five Star
Hotel Ranathambore Bagh
Tiger Den Resort
Ankur Resort
The Pugmark(Wild Life Resort)
City (Luni)
Fort Chanwa
Heritage Hotel
City (Sariska)
Hotel sariska Palace
Heritage Hotel
City (Udaipur)
Hotel Rampratap Palace
Hotel Paras mahal
Three Star
Hotel Rajdarshan
Three Star
Lake Pichola Hotel
Three Star
Hotel Udai Kothi
Three Star
Quality Inn Vishnupuria
Three Star
Hotel Lake Palace
Heritage Hotel
Shiv Niwas palace
Heritage Hotel
Fateh prakash place
Heritage Hotel
Hotel Shikarbadi
Heritage Hotel
Laxmi Vilas Palace
Heritage Hotel
Jagat Niwas Palace
Heritage Hotel
The Trident Hilton
First Class International
List of palaces in Rajasthan:
The Indian state of Rajasthan is famous for historic havelis, forts and palaces. Some of these are:
- Alsisar Haveli, Jaipur. Former residence of a thakur (landed noble), today a hotel.
- Amber Palace (Amber Fort). Former royal residence, Jaipur.
- Bansi Garh, Chittorgarh. Current residence of the Shaktawat rawats of Bansi.
- Bhanwar Niwas, Bikaner. Historic haveli, now a hotel.
- Castle Mandawa, Mandawa (Jhunjhuni district in Shekhavati). Former residence of the thakurs (landed noble) of Mandawa, today a hotel.
- Bhinder Garh, Chittorgarh. Current residence of the Shaktawat rawats of Bhinder.
- City Palace, Jaipur. Seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Now a museum.
- City Palace, Udaipur. Seat of the Maharana of Udaipur. Now a museum.
- Deogarh Mahal, Deogarh Madaria. Former residence of the rawat (landed noble) of Deogarh, today a hotel.
- Devigarh, Delwara, now a heritage hotel.
- Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur. Part of the city palace complex, now a hotel.
- Fort Delwara. Former royal residence located 30 km north east of Udaipur. Now the Devi Garh Fort Palace hotel.
- Junagarh Fort and Palace, Bikaner. Seat of the Maharana of Bikaner. Now a museum.
- Gajner Palace, outskirts of Bikaner. Former hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Bikaner.
- Golbagh Palace, Bharatpur. Former royal residence, today a hotel.
- Gorbandh Palace. Jaisalmer.
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jaipur. Former royal residence. Now a museum.
- Khimsar Fort, Khimsar (Nagour District). Located 145 kilometres from Udaipur. Former residence of the thakurs (landed noble) of Khimsar, today a hotel.
- Kuchaman Fort, Kuchaman (Nagour District). Former royal residence, now a hotel.
- Jag Mandir Udaipur. Former royal pleasure palace.(Shah Jahan took refuge here while crown prince during a conflict with his father Jahangir).
- Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), Udaipur. Former royal pleasure palace, now a hotel.
- Jai Mahal, Jaipur. Former royal residence, today a hotel.
- Jal Mahal, Jaipur.
- Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer. Seat of the Maharaja of Jaisalmer.
- Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner. Former royal residence. A part have been converted into a hotel, while the remainder is a museum.
- Laxmangarh Fort, Sikar. Former royal residence, today a tourist spot.
- Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner. Former royal residence, today a hotel.
- Laxmi Vilas Palace, Bharatpur. Former royal residence, today a hotel.
- Narain Niwas Palace, Jaipur. Former residence of the thakurs (landed noble) of Kanota, today a hotel.
- Nathmalji Ki Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer. Former residence of a prime minister of Jaisalmer.
- Neemrana Fort-Palace. Located 40 miles northwest of Alwar. Former residence of the rajah of Neemrana, today a hotel.
- Neemrana Fort Palace
- Patwon Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer. Historic merchant's haveli.
- Phool Mahal Palace, Kishangarh.
- Piramal Haveli, Bagar (Jhunjhuni district in Shekhavati). Historic 1930s merchant's haveli, now a hotel.
- Raj Mahal Palace, Jaipur. Former royal residence, today a hotel.
- Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur. Former royal residence of the Maharajas of Dholpur, today a hotel.
- Rambagh Palace, Jaipur.- Former royal residence, today a hotel.
- Seengh Sagar, Deogarh Madaria. Former hunting lodge of the rawat (landed noble) of Deogarh, today a hotel.
- Sariska Palace, SariskaAlwar. Former royal hunting lodge, today a hotel.
- Samode Haveli, Jaipur. Former residence of a prime minister of Jaipur, today a hotel.
- Samode Palace, Jaipur. Former residence of the thakurs (landed noble) of Samode, today a hotel.
- Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur. Former royal guesthouse, now a hotel.
- Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur. Seat of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. Part of the palace has been converted into a hotel.
Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan - India:
Become a Maharaja for the duration of your vacation, at Heritage Hotels of India. Ride an elephant into a grand courtyard, dine in a magnificent Durbar Hall, see folk dancers perform the traditional dances of India and stay in rooms furnished in opulent luxury, with turbaned bearers in attendance, at Heritage Hotels of India. Experience the royal lifestyle of the Maharajas of India, when you enjoy the luxurious ambience of the Heritage Hotels of India. Stay at a fairytale palace that rises like a marble vision from an azure lake. Live in a heritage fortress perched on a high to live like a King. For an unforgettable holiday in royal style, come and stay in Heritage Hotels of India. Visit the land of the proud Rajput kings and stay at the royal homes of these mighty rulers that have been converted into Heritage Hotels and experience Rajasthan. The Hotels in Rajasthan recreate medieval splendor in their décor, facilities and style of serving their guests. You feel transported to an era of kings and queens during your stay at the Hotels in Rajasthan, India. Partake of the excellent facilities offered at the majestic Rajasthan Hotels and get a glimpse of the scintillating and glamorous Rajasthan culture. The retainers and staff at the luxury Hotels of Rajasthan are specially trained to conduct themselves and serve in the manner of the retainers of the yore who served the kings and queens with utmost care. The management at these hotels is especially alert to your luxury holiday needs, thus making your stay a memorable one.
Heritage Hotels in Bikaner:
Hotel Basant Vihar Palace
Sri Ganganagar Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan INDIA
Hotel Lalgarh Palace
Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner, Rajasthan-334 001 INDIA
Bhanwar Niwas Palace
Rampuria Estate, Bikaner, Rajasthan, INDIA
The Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner
Dr. Karni Singh Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan-334001 INDIA
Bhairon Vilas
Next to Junagarh Fort Bikaner-334001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Bikaner:
Karni Bhawan Palace
Palace Road, Jodhour, Bikaner-342001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Maan Bilas Hotel
Lallgarh Palace Complex, Bikaner-334001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Gajner Palace Hotel
Tahshil Kolagat, Distt Bikaner, Rajasthan, INDIA
Jaswant Bhawan
Daudsar House, Alakh Sagar Road Bikaner-334001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Dundlod:
Dundlod Fort
P.O. Dundlod-333702 Distt. Jhunjhunu Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Jaipur:
Rambagh Palace
Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur - 302005, Rajasthan, INDIA
Hotel Diggi Palace
Shivaji Marg, C-Scheme Sawai Ram Singh Highway, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA
Jai Mahal Palace Hotel
Jacob Road, Civil Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Kota:
Umed Bhawan Palace
Palace Road, Kota – 324001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Brijraj Bhavan Palace
Banks of the Chambal River, Kota–324001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Civil Lines, Kota–324001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Palkiya Haveli
Kota – 324001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Khimsar:
Khimsar Fort
Khimsar Dist. Nagaur-341 025, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Samode:
Samode Bagh
Samode, Off. Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA
Hotel Samode Palace
Village Samode, Jaipur, Rajasthan-303806, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Pushkar:
Hotel Pushkar Palace
Distt. Ajmer, Rajasthan- 305022, INDIA
Jagat Palace Pushkar
Pushkar - 305022, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Udaipur:
Lake Palace Udaipur
Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA
Fateh Prakash Palace
City Palace, Udaipur–313001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Shiv Niwas Palace
City Palace, Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Sawai Madhopur:
Sawai Madhopur Lodge
Ranthambore National Park Road, Sawai Madhopur-322001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Bhanwar Vilas Palace
Karauli House Tonk, Karauli, Rajasthan, INDIA
Nahargarh,Sawai Madhopur
off Sawai Madhopur Road, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Chittorgarh:
Bassi Fort Palace
Bassi, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, INDIA
Castle Bijapur
V.P.O, Bijaipur, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Jodhpur
Ajit Bhawan Hotel
Near Circuit House, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA
Balsamand Lake Palace
Mandore Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA
Hotel Jhalamand Garh
Mandore Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Ghanerao:
Ghanerao Royal Castle
Post-Ghanerao-306704 Dist. Pali, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Mount Abu:
Palace Hotel (Bikaner House)
Bikarner House, Delwara Road Mount Abu-307501, Rajasthan, INDIA
Cama Rajputana Club Resort
Adhar Devi Road, Mount Abu-307501, Rajasthan, INDIA
Connaught House
Rajendra Marg, Mount Abu-307501, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Jaisalmer:
Narayan Niwas Palace
Jaisalmer, 345 001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Jawahar Niwas Palace
Near Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer-345001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Fort Rajwada Jaisalmer
1, Hotel Complex, Jodhpur-Barmer Link Road, Jaisalmer-345001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Dungarpur:
Udai Bilas Palace
Dungarpur-314001, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Tonk:
Castle Awan
Tonk, Rajasthan, INDIA
Rajmahal Palace Hotel & Resort
Jaipur-Kota highway, Tonk, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Alwar:
Hill Fort Kesroli
Near M.I.A P.O-Bahala Alwar-301030, Rajasthan, INDIA
Hotel Sarsika Palace
Alwar-301030, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Pali:
Jagram Durg
Nimaj village, Pali-306103, Rajasthan, INDIA
Maharani Bagh Orchard and Retreat
Ranakpur, Pali-306103 , Rajasthan, INDIA
Karni Kot
Sodawas Village, Pali-306103, Rajasthan, INDIA
Heritage Hotels in Jhunjhunu:
Heritage Mandawa
P.O. Mandawa, Distt. Jhunjhunu–333704, Rajasthan, INDIA
Singhasan Haveli
Goenka Chowk, Mandawa Shekhawati, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, INDIA
More Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan:
Bhadrawati Palace
Village Bhandarej, Dist.-Dausa, Rajasthan-303501, Rajasthan, INDIA
Rajasthan Culture:
The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindar, Kachchhighori, Tejaji etc. are the examples of the traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis (often accompanied by musical instruments like dholak, sitar, sarangi etc.) are also sung.
Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and handicrafts, carpets, and blue pottery are some of the things commonly found here. Rajasthan is a shoppers' paradise, with beautiful goods found at low prices. Reflecting the colorful Rajasthani culture, Rajasthani clothes have a lot of mirror-work and embroidery. A Rajasthani traditional dress for females comprises an ankle length skirt and a short top, also known as a lehenga or a chaniya choli. A piece of cloth is used to cover the head, both for protection from heat and maintenance of modesty. Rajasthani dresses are usually designed in bright colours like blue, yellow and orange.
The main religious festivals are Deepawali, Holi, Gangaur, Teej, Gogaji, Shri Devnarayan Jayanti, Makar Sankranti and Janmashtami, as the main religion is Hinduism. Rajasthan's desert festival is celebrated with great zest and zeal. This festival is held once a year during winter. Dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, the people of the desert dance and sing haunting ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. There are fairs with snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels, of course, play a stellar role in this festival.
Flora and fauna of Rajasthan:
Some wildlife species, which are fast vanishing in other parts of India, are found in the desert in large numbers such as the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), the Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), the Indian Gazelle (Gazella bennettii) and the Indian Wild Ass.
The Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, spread over an area of 3162 km², is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert, and its diverse fauna. Great Indian Bustard, Blackbuck, chinkara, desert fox, Bengal fox, wolf, desert cat etc. can be easily seen here. Seashells and massive fossilized tree trunks in this park record the geological history of the desert. The region is a haven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. One can see many eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel and vultures. Short-toed Eagles (Circaetus gallicus), Tawny Eagles (Aquila rapax), Spotted Eagles (Aquila clanga), Laggar Falcons (Falco jugger) and kestrels are the commonest of these.
The Sariska Tiger Reserve located in Alwar district, 200 km from Delhi and 107 km from Jaipur covers an area of approximately 800 km2.The area was declared a National Park in 1979.
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a very small sanctuary in Sujangarh , Churu District, 210 km from Jaipur, in the Shekhawati region. This sanctuary is home to a large population of graceful Blackbuck. Desert Fox and desert cat can also be spotted along with typical avifauna such as partridge and sand grouse.
Wildlife of Rajasthan:
Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary both are known worldwide for their tiger population and considered by both wild lovers and photographers as the best places in India to spot tigers.some time before due to poaching and negligence tiger became extinct here, but recently 5 tigers have been shifted here to make them inhabit here. Besides, it houses several small wildlife sanctuaries and eco-tourism parks . Prominent among them are Mount Abu Sanctuary, Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Jaisamand Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar sanctuary and Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary.
There are a variety of wildlife species in Rajasthan, notably including the apex predator Caracal, Caracal caracal.
Districts of Rajasthan:
Rajasthan is divided into 33 districts and seven divisions:
- Ajmer Division: Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, Tonk.
- Bharatpur Division: Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur.
- Bikaner Division: Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh.
- Jaipur Division: Jaipur, Alwar, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Dausa.
- Jodhpur Division: Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi.
- Kota Division: Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota.
- Udaipur Division: Banswara, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Udaipur, Rajsamand
Places to Visit in Rajasthan
120 km (78 miles) west of Jaipur, was founded by great Raja Prithviraj Chauhan in 7th century. Ajmer is known for Dargah of Khwaja Mu'in-ud-din Chisti (1142-1236) and Ana Sagar Lake. Also known for the famous boarding schools Sophia college (Girls) and Mayo college (Boys).
143 km from Jaipur and 164 km from Delhi, Alwar is a beautiful city.
527 km from Jaipur & 160 kms from Udaipur, Banswara is a small town famous for Baneshwar Festival.
175 km from Jaipur & 185 km from Delhi, is know for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bird Sanctuary) and also a halting place on the way from Agra (55 km). The only city that was ruled by Jats. And you can also see the old fort and museum.
In route on your way from Jaipur (330 km) to Jaisalmer (320 km) was founded in 15th century by Rao Bika. Known for durries, carpets, hand painted lamp shades, and mojari slippers. Also for the camel safari and Junagarh Fort.
206 km from Jaipur and 40 km from Kota, Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways.
110 km from Udaipur and 300 km from Jaipur was founded by Bappa Rawal in 8th century. Known for the massive fort 3 mile long and 495 feet high. Mirabai, 16th century poet and saint was from here. Also known fro Vijaystambha, Kirtistambha (Tower of Victory), and Rani Padmini.
Situated about 110 km south of Udaipur, Dungarpur, or the City of Hills, was founded in the 13ht century. You can visit the Juna Mahal which is adorned with beautiful frescoes, paintings, mirror work and glass inlays; the well maintained Government run Rajmata Devendra Kanwar Museum and the beautiful Deo Somnath Temple.
Capital city of Rajasthan also known as "Pink City" is about 250 km from Delhi, and your starting point for Rajasthan. Founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 is famous for Amber Fort, jantar mantar, hawa mahal, city palace & Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. Also for the textile block prints, semi precious jewelry, handicraft items and Raj Mandhir (Movie theater).
250 km from Jaipur, also called "Blue City" is second city of Rajasthan. Founded by Rao Jodha is famous for Mehrangarh Fort, Umed Bhawan Palace, museum and handicrafts.
275 Kms from Jodhpur, also called "Golden City" was founded by Rao Jaisal. Famous for the Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon-ki-haveli, sand dunes, and ideal for camel rides and safaris.
335 km from Jaipur, 87 km from Kota, the princely state of the Jhalas, Jhalawar was created in 1838 A.D.
240 km from Jaipur, 131 km from Ajmer, Kota is famous for Dussehra Mela.
85 km from Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh is famous for Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mount Abu:
190 Kms from Udaipur & 27 Km from Abu, is the only hill resort of Rajasthan. Famous for Dilwara Temples, Guru Shikar, and Nakki Lake. You can know much about Mount Abu Sightseeing at http://mountabusightseeing.blogspot.com/
Nathdwara / Shrinathji:
48 km from Udaipur in Rajasthan lies the popular relegious place, Nathdwara.
14 km from Ajmer, is famous for the Pushkar Fair and Brahma Temple and beautiful view of desert at sunset.
Ranakpur is amongst the five most important pilgrimage sites of Jainism. It is home to an exceptionally beautiful temple complex in the Aravali ranges and a must visit for the tourists coming to this region.
160 km from Udaipur,212 km from Indore, Rohet is famous for its local cultures and traditions.
110 km from Jaipur and 35 km from Alwar is famous for the Tiger Reserve Sanctuary.
135 km from Jaipur and 11 km from Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambhore, is famous for the Ranthambore National Park, Tiger Reserve Project.
Politics in Rajasthan:
The Political life of Rajasthan is dominated by two major parties Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Indian National Congress.
Rajasthan Government:
The current government in Rajasthan is that of Indian National Congress. The current Chief Minister is Ashok Gehlot.
The Government of Rajasthan also known as the State Government of Rajasthan, or locally as State Government, is the supreme governing authority of the Indian state of Rajasthan and its 30 districts. It consists of an executive, led by the Governor of Rajasthan, a judiciary and a legislative.
Like other states in India, the head of state of Rajasthan is the Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central government. His or her post is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister is the head of government and is vested with most of the executive powers. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, and houses the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the secretariat . The Rajasthan High Court is located in Jodhpur, which has jurisdiction over the whole of Rajasthan. The present Legislature of Rajasthan is unicameral, consisting of Legislative Assembly, which consists of 200 M.L.A. Its term is 5 years, unless sooner dissolved.
List of ministers in Government of Rajasthan:
Chief Minister - Sri Ashok Gehlot- Chief Minister
Cabinet Ministers:
- Narpat Singh - Medical & Health, Family Welfare, Ayurveda, Health Education
- Bharat Singh- Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
- Usha Puniya- Woman & Child Development, Tourism, Art & Culture, Archeology, Printing & Stationery
- [[Younes khan]- Transport, Sanskrit Education, Language & Linguistic Minorities, Devsthan (Addl. Charge)
- Harji Ram Burdak- Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries
- Hema Ram Chaudhary- Revenue, Colonisation & Soldier Welfare
- Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya- Tribal Area Development, Technical, Public Grievance & Engineering Education (Addl. Charge)
- Rajendra Singh Rathore- Water Resources, Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojna, PHED, Ground Water, CAD
- Ghanshyam Tiwari- Primary & Secondary Education, Labour & Employment
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- Rajendra Pareek- Industry, NRIs, Public Undertaking, Economics & Statistics, Excise (Addl. Charge)
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- Bharosi Lal Jatav- Estate (Ind. Charge), Motor Garage (Ind. Charge), Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries
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Welcome to this edition of EnergyAg Newsbriefs brought to you by the Washington State University Extension Energy Program Library. Please forward this issue to those of your colleagues interested in energy-efficient agricultural practices. Archives of past messages
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Carbon sequestration on bioenergy farms
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study is providing insight into the relationship between bioenergy crop production and carbon sequestration levels. Researchers found that carbon can be sequestered much deeper in the soil than previously thought, up to five feet below the surface. Additionally, amending the soil with nitrogen was found to significantly increase biomass yield. To learn more, read "A Surprising Supply of Deep Soil Carbon," published in the February 2014 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.
Switchgrass is a natural at genetic diversity
"Research Summary: Research Finds Strong Genetic Diversity in Switchgrass Gene Pools" was published at eXtension.org on February 28, 2014. This article describes an investigation into the genetics of switchgrass. Researchers found that a broad genetic diversity exists in the natural population; this is good news for crop developers and conservationists alike because genetic diversity is an important factor when selecting for beneficial traits in either area.
Bioenergy learning modules from CenUSA
A series of Bioenergy Learning Modules are available free of charge on the eXtension.org website. While intended primarily for the Central U.S., the content is often applicable to other regions. Modules on bioenergy feedstock development, production, harvest and storage, economics, health and safety, performance, and markets and distribution are available.
Cover cropping key for soil health
"Greening Up with Cover Crops for Yield and Sustainability" was published February 24, 2014 on the WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture website. In this article, WSU sustainable agriculture specialist David Granatstein shares insights gained while attending the 2014 National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health in Omaha, Nebraska. Recent and important developments in cover crop research and strategies are presented, as well as a discussion of the state of cover crop utilization in Washington State.
Irrigation efficiency tips
"Introduction to Energy Efficient Irrigation" was updated on the eXtension.org website on January 31, 2014. It provides an overview of energy efficient irrigation, and provides information and links about irrigation system improvements and management that result in optimal water and energy efficiency. An irrigation checklist is provided, as are links to further resources.
Water shortage a challenge for anaerobic digestion in Colorado
"Arid Anaerobics: Colorado Cattle Managers Spurred to Consider Anaerobic Digestion" was published in the January/February issue of Manure Manager. This article explores the issue of water scarcity as a barrier to the adoption of anaerobic digestion in Colorado. In addition, it introduces the Anaerobic Digestion Feasibility Tool, a web-based tool developed by Colorado State University researchers to help farmers decide if anaerobic digestion is a feasible manure management option for their farms.
NRCS programs for ranch efficiency
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs are helping farmers to increase the efficiency of their irrigation systems. A farmer in Oregon utilized the programs to rebuild his piping system underground, thereby minimizing leaks and reducing watering time by approximately half. To learn more, read "NRCS Programs Improve Efficiency on Ranch," published February 7, 2014, in Capital Press.
Solar powered small farm equipment
Carts & Tools, a tool company in Corvallis, Oregon, is creating battery-powered tillers, weeders, and other farm equipment that is easily maneuverable and can be charged with a solar panel. The tools are designed for efficiency-minded small farmers for whom larger implements, such as fuel-powered tractors, are over-scaled. To learn more, read "With Small Farmers in Mind, Tool Maker Thinks Big," published February 12, 2014, in Capital Press.
2014 Farm Bill energy budget reduced; retains core programs
The 2014 Farm Bill, voted into law on January 29, 2014, includes significant Energy Title funding for programs such as Rural Energy for America (REAP) and the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). At the same time, smaller programs were cut, resulting in a total decrease in funding of 47% for energy programs when compared with the 2008 Farm Bill. A summary of the changes is available at FarmEnergy.org.
Climate Hubs to mitigate the impacts of climate change
On February 16, 2014, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of seven regional Climate Hubs for risk adaptation and mitigation to climate change. These research and education centers will address the increasing risks brought about by a changing climate, such as fires, invasive pests, floods, and droughts. To learn more, read the press release on the USDA website.
Webinar: Nitrogen Cycling and Losses in Agricultural Systems
March 13, 2014, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. PST
Join Kristy Borrelli, Extension Specialist with the Regional Approaches to Climate Change Project, as she provides an overview of the nitrogen cycle and its importance in agriculture. Participants will learn about nitrogen cycling and nitrogen fertilizer management in agricultural cropping systems. The information presented will provide a foundation for two additional webinars this spring covering nitrous oxide emissions and mitigation strategies in Pacific Northwest cropping systems. These webinars are co-produced by the Regional Approaches to Climate Change for Pacific Northwest Agriculture Project (REACCH) and WSU's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR).
Future Energy Conference
April 22, 2014, Portland, Oregon
Now in its eighth year, this is the premier event addressing the business side of clean energy. Presented by the Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC), this conference provides an unmatched forum for learning, networking, and business development by bringing together members of the energy industry, energy end-users, policy makers, project developers, financiers, and technology and service providers.
Northwest Wood-based Biofuels and Co-products Conference
April 28-30, 2014, Seattle, Washington
Researchers, business leaders, government agencies, and economic development personnel will share research findings, ideas, and strategies to sustainably develop wood-based bio-refineries that can produce biofuels and co-products in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Next Generation of Cisco WebEx Meetings: Next Generation Cisco WebEx Meetings give workers an easy way to collaborate directly from Web applications they use every day The enhanced Cisco WebEx Meetings Spaces help users manage the complete meeting lifecycle, including preparations, conducting and following up on meetings. This includes easily accessing and collaborating on files and presentations in the cloud from their PC or mobile device in real time, scheduling meetings and share agendas, notes, action items, recordings and any other relevant documents at anytime. There is also an integrated instant messaging client as well as two-way HD video and Voice over IP (VoIP) on mobile devices.
WebEx Meeting Spaces are delivered through the Cisco WebEx cloud with Enterprise-grade security, as well as high availability and scalability levels. Cisco WebEx Meetings have been downloaded for mobile devices more than three million times, and on average 31 million people attend a WebEx meeting per month. Cisco recently announced that it was extending the reach and appeal of WebEx Meetings by introducing a free version, which supports up to three attendees in a meeting. WebEx Meetings runs on most popular computing devices, including Apple and Android mobile phones and tablets.
Social Collaboration: Social collaboration is bringing social capabilities, well known from the consumer world, to the devices and applications – including email and business productivity applications – that workers use most often. Cisco WebEx Social (formerly known as Cisco Quad) helps employees share knowledge, find experts and information and form effective virtual work teams.
WebEx Social unifies social and real-time collaboration solutions – like video, voice, instant messaging (IM), presence and web conferencing – into a single, integrated user experience. With this release of WebEx Social, Cisco is introducing new browser-based video calling, where people can seamlessly escalate to a high-definition (HD) video conferencing session, without going to a separate application. These sessions are compatible with a wide variety of video endpoints, including Cisco TelePresence, IP video phones, mobile and soft clients. WebEx Social also offers a deeper integration with WebEx conferencing. Users can view, join and start meetings directly from the


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I feel like an elf at this point in December, because I've been trying to get lots of little things made. And I've been managing...Right now I feel like it may happen in time for Christmas!
Anyway...last night I was trying to think of something easy and small-ish that I could make for my little brothers, just to add to the other things that I'm making them. So I googled "easy gifts to make for boys". And I wasn't really excited about what I found. But then I remembered a simple little toy that is super fast to make. I think they are sometimes called button yo-yos, but I'm not sure.
Basically, you tie a string into a loop through a large button. Then you hold the string from both sides with the button in the middle, and spin the button around a bit. When the string twists, you pull the two sides out to tighten it, move your hands in to loosen it, and you continue...keeping the button spinning.
To make my own for gifts, I took some 1.5" plain wooden discs and punched two holes in them with my Crop-O-Dile. (A simple wooden button would also work) Then I painted them to look like peppermints, added an initial to each, and then threaded red cotton crochet thread through. Easy!
I love too, that kids could paint these themselves to have their own custom button yo-yos. AND, we've found that for little ones who need some resistance/heavy work, they are great for little arms (Tracy...your girls need these!).
There you have it...a fast, easy, fun little stocking stuffer type gift for boys...or girls. Happy Monday!
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We all know the great lengths that events organizers across the globe are now going to truly offer attendee's an event that is so experiential and full of escapism that the unexpected is now to be fully expected.
Recent fantastic examples of this include the Future Cinema Project does Who Frames Roger Rabbit. An immersive journey into the Looney and Tooney world of downtown LA and an over spilling crime ravaged Toontown, I'm sure you know the script! Yet it's a world where anything's possible and the Future Cinema team from the very outset capture the spirit of the movie. With the bespoke design of social media platforms and website complete with instructions, allowing those planning on attending immediate entry into the very spirit of the experience. For example; http://www.inkandpaintclub.org/
The nights its self was as promised an experience like no other, a trip to Toon Town complete with crowd hassling Weasels "looking for a rabbit….have you seen him" and Toon characters hidden in every nook and cranny of the delicious Art Deco Troxy Entertainments Hall London. After surviving the queue you must bravely utter the passwoiiiird to a movie replicated digital Bongo the Doorman Guerrilla, which had to be received by a phone call to the Toon town PD. Then ambling down the corridors backstage of the Troxy (a treat in itself) you 'accidently' catch a glimpse of the star of show…chaps you know who, Jessica Rabbit preparing in her dressing room, adding further suspense.
Then it hits you… out of the wings and into the Ink & Paint Club full of costumed characters from the movie interacting with the equally as costumed attendee's, quite the scene! Themed snacks, costumes, Betty Boop in black and white Lindy Hop dance Classes, Cabaret Performances, the draw dropping performance initially by a Cartoon projected Jessica Rabbit who to universal whoops and holler's is born in the very revealing flesh. Then its Movie time, yet a version broken up with live action from the in-venue cast and pantomime style cheers, boos and hisses throughout. To Finish…well a cast lead jazz club night would probably tick the box right?...Right!
The Future Cinema Project sister project to the Secret Cinema Project runs continuously, current project being The Hotel Budapest…but remember #tellnoone. http://www.secretcinema.org/
In an extraordinarily excellent example of a month in which immersive experiences reigned supreme also lived Fuerzabruta! A touring Argentinean samba drum booming powerhouse that makes the Cirque De Soleil look and feel like a kids clown party…of course not intending any offence to clowns globally. Held at the Roundhouse in
Camden, utilizing every
available space in this weirdly wonderful venue and a series of special effects
to both distract and attract your attention left, right, centre, up, down and
mainly up!
Evolving out of three main stunts that truly take your breath away whilst physically shoving you about the venue in a scrum like fashion. The stunts are largely senseless and without any narrative other than noise and the constant rain of confetti. Ranging from an office worker constantly running through and into objects whilst on a huge treadmill which is wheeled through the crowd….you do move! Then onto the lowering pool of human screaming mermaids which are lowered to touch…without getting wet! Then there's the zorb which the audience themselves have to arrange over their heads to be inflated so that the performers can again jump on your heads whilst opening up holes to bungee into and pluck audience members at will.
Climaxing in somewhat tribal encore/ laser show / trance like / South American sweaty club…by this point it's obviously raining toilet paper style confetti. Leaving this forceful, immersive and unrepentant unapologetic world your left feeling utterly spent, exhilarated, exhausted, and physically assaulted after this all out experimental war of the human senses…in all of the very best ways! Fuerzabruta is basically the most fun you can have without intoxication and keeping most of clothes on.


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He was Orlando's shepherd during its most remarkable period of growth. With hard work and a sense of humor, he helped turn a small town into a big city, before retiring as its longest-serving mayor.
Carl Langford, whose quirky personality and penchant for good-natured publicity stunts is the stuff of legend in The City Beautiful, died on Saturday. He was 92.


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Phase I Trial of In Situ Gene Therapy for Locally Recurrent Prostate Cancer Following Radiation Therapy Failure Using Sodium/Iodide Symporter and Radioiodine
- To determine the safety and tolerance of Ad5CMV-NIS administered intraprostatically
followed by radioiodine treatment in patients with locally recurrent adenocarcinoma of
the prostate following external beam radiotherapy.
- To determine the maximum tolerated dose of Ad5CMV-NIS in these patients.
- To evaluate the PSA response rates, duration, and time to PSA progression in these
- To evaluate the immune response to Ad5CMV-NIS.
OUTLINE: This is a dose-escalation study of Ad5CMV-NIS.
Patients receive intraprostate Ad5CMV-NIS, via transperineal injection under anesthesia, on
day 1. They receive dosimetry oral iodine I 123 on day 4 and undergo image studies
periodically for the next 24 hours for measurement of radioiodine uptake. Patients receive
therapeutic oral iodine I 131 on day 5.
All patients with intact thyroid glands (i.e., not previously surgically removed or ablated)
receive TSH suppressive doses of oral liothyronine sodium 3 times daily for 10 days prior
and for 15 days post administration of iodine I 123.
Blood samples are collected periodically for measurement of PSA, fT4, and TSH; and
peripheral blood cells are monitored for evidence of virus DNA via quantitative
After completion of study therapy, patients are followed every 3 months for 1 year, every 4
months for 1 year, and then every 6 months for 8 years. A transrectal tumor biopsy is to be
performed at 3 months and 1 year post-treatment.
Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Number of toxicity incidents by NCI CTCAE v3.0 criteria
Brian J. Davis, M.D.
Study Chair
Mayo Clinic
United States: Food and Drug Administration
July 2009
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Continuing its successful transition to the mobile computing market, Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) announced today that it will supply its ClearPad 7300 touchscreen solution for Amazon.com's third-generation 7-inch Kindle Fire HDs, along with the online retail giant's newest tablet, the Kindle Fire HDX, also with a 7-inch screen.
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Notable quotes of the week
Photo: Mikhail Klimentyev
"All right, good night."
— Last radio call from Malaysia Airline co-pilot Fariq Abdul Hamid before Flight 370 vanished.
"In people's hearts and minds, Crimea has always been an integral part of Russia."
—- Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"This is unprecedented. Biologists who've worked here for 35 years have never seen anything like this."
— Connie Adams, a state Department of Environmental Conservation biologist, on widespread starvation among waterfowl because of persistent ice.
"We don't live in a 1 percent world, they live in ours."
— Protesters chanting in opposition to proposed state tax cuts, before 59 were arrested.


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Now that Mississippi's alcohol laws have loosened, the craft beer scene in the Magnolia State is growing.
At least three new microbreweries will launch this year, according to a recent Gulfport Sun Herald article detailing the rise in consumer demand for locally brewed craft beer.
The influx of new breweries comes nearly seven months after Mississippi lawmakers approved Senate Bill 2878, which increased the amount of alcohol by weight that beer both brewed and sold within the state could contain from 5 percent to 8 percent.
Until the law passed, brewers in Mississippi were restricted to producing only lower proof offerings, which deterred many startup brewers from setting up shop in state. And it wasn't until last month that the state's only commercial beer maker – Kiln's Lazy Magnolia Brewing – had a competitor in Gluckstadt-based Lucky Town Brewing Co., which is currently contract brewing its beer in Alabama. Ocean Springs-based Crooked Letter Brewing is now the third craft brewer to open its doors; Brewbound.com confirmed today that the company has signed a distribution agreement with Gulfport's Rex Distributing.
The Sun Herald article also reports that two additional breweries — Southern Prohibition Brewery and Gordon Creek Brewery — are planning to launch soon. The full story can be read here.


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Marriage Amendment Proposed by Some Groups
WASHINGTON – Prompted by concerns over the possible legalization of same-sex marriage, a nascent movement proposes adding an amendment to the United States Constitution explicitly defining marriage.
The amendment, proposed by groups such as the Traditional Values Coalition, would read "marriage in the United States shall consist only of a union of a man and a woman."
The language has upset gay and lesbian groups who say they are being attacked.
"It seems to be in extreme reaction to the Civil Union laws passed in Vermont," said Human Rights Campaign communications director David Smith. "Unfortunately, [this is] a mean-spirited attack on gay families. Sadly, these groups have chosen to identify gay families a group that is not worthy of protection. Therefore, they want to go to the extreme step of embedding the U.S. Constitution a second-class status for gay people."
Organizers of the movement for a constitutional amendment admit that efforts to promote the legalization of gay marriage have prompted the push for a constitutional definition.
"There is a clear-cut barrage of legal challenges against marriage laws in state after state," said Rev. Louis Shelton, chairman of the Traditional Values Coalition, referring to recent efforts by some courts and state legislatures to sanction same-sex partnerships. "[There was] Hawaii, then you had Alaska, then you had Vermont. We see the writing on the wall.
"Our Founding Fathers never anticipated this," he added. "But we definitely need to take this to the people. That's what a constitutional amendment would be."
Gay rights activists insist same-sex unions should be afforded the same legal recognition granted to traditional married couples
"We understand this is an emotional issue and that there are thoughtful people on both sides of it," Smith said. "But our point is simply that gay relationships, gay families are an important part of the American family and we should receive the same rights and privileges as other folks."
But Shelton said that protection is not possible.
"The problem is we can't change the absolute bedrock foundation of Western civilization, which is built on one man and one woman and that relationship," Shelton said.
Shelton's advocacy of a constitutional amendment comes in the wake of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), signed into law by President Clinton in 1996. The law says no state can be required to recognize a gay marriage performed in another state where such unions might be legal.
But gay rights activitists may have a credible challenge to the law. Some legal experts believe DOMA violates a clause in the Constitution that requires each state to honor the laws of other states.
"The full faith and credit clause establishes that a contract signed in one state should be recognized in another state," Smith said. " ... if you get married in California and move to New York, your marriage is recognized in New York. We believe that is one of the underpinnings of why the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional."
Getting a Constitutional amendment passed by two-thirds of the House and Senate is difficult, and then it must be ratified by at least 38 state legislatures. But Shelton said that should be no problem.
Most state legislatures will be supportive of a Constitutional amendment, he says, "when they sit down and see what the homosexual lobby is (attempting to do), to remove the man-woman relationship in marriage from center stage."
And the Traditional Values Coalition is getting some help in its effort. Later this week, a coalition of legal, civil rights and religious leaders will announce support for a Federal Marriage Amendment to the Constitution.
Fox News' Sharon Kehnemui contributed to this report.