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लखनऊ विकास प्राधिकरण की बड़ी कार्रवाई, मुख्तार अंसारी के बेटों की दो इमारतें ध्वस्त

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लखनऊ विकास प्राधिकरण (एलडीए) ने गुरुवार को पूर्वांचल के दबंग माफिया मुख्तार अंसारी के खिलाफ बड़ी कारवाई की है। आज सुबह लखनऊ के डालीबाग में बने मुख्तार अंसारी के बेटों की दो इमारतों को प्राधिकरण के आदेश पर जमींदोज…

With Hanukkah quickly approaching (Dec 6-14!) and Christmas only a month away we thought we’d gather a few ideas together to inspire your wishlists and shopping trips.

Let’s start with gifts inspired by past guests from our show!

Music:

Two time guest Jean Grae not only has a christmas album (and one on the way!) but also many tracks to pump into your ears during this holiday season. On December 18th all her old stuff returns to all platforms online, but right now you can pick some up here.

John Vanderslice has myriad albums available. His website has his latest release, Dagger Beach.

Please listen to the dreamy voice of Hannah Georgas. Everyone should buy her music.

Alex Edkins from Toronto noise rock band Metz has merch available at SubPop They’re also touring in January. Tickets make a great gift!  

Comedy:

Deck out your loved ones in Dave Hill merch! His book Tasteful Nudes, His comedy album, T-Shirts and hot sauce are all available on his site.

If you haven’t listened to Guy Branum’s album Effable yet, what are you even doing with your time? Put it on while you’re wrapping gifts.

Books:

Eat More Better by  Dan Pashman Great for your foodie friends (so... all of them?)

Dan Kennedy at Amazon . Dan’s books are stellar. Chris loves Rock On and American Spirit. 

Doni Belau’s book Paris Cocktails is filled with not only cocktail recipes but detailed information about Parisian bars and culture. It’s an excellent gift for a cocktail enthusiast with wanderlust.

Any comedy fan would enjoy reading any of Mike Sacks’ books: Poking a Dead Frog or And Here’s the Kicker. 

Recent guest Sara Benincasa’s new book DC Trip

ETC

Our friend Jesse Thorn’s shop at Put This On has a lot of well curated menswear items. His hand-made pocket squares would make a special gift for any well dressed person in your life. You can also gift a subscription to the Gentleman’s Association: a pocket square of the month club!

You can pick up Josie Long’s DVD from Amazon UK. They ship internationally!

Bienvenidos 1.5 oz Mezcal .75 oz Lime juice .75 oz Coffee liqueur

Stir with ice until well chilled and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Pairs With:  Welcoming uncomfortable guests into your home.

Episode!

I’ve been listening to the cocktail pairing podcast Let’s Drink About It (http://www.letsdrinkabout.it/) (http://ldai.tumblr.com). The two hosts and a guest match a drink with a life-experience. There are a lot of jokes and cocktail histories (or ‘apocrypha’ according to the hosts) and good ideas. This drink was not matched with an experience, but the recipe did come from the podcast. It’s really simple: add some Galliano to a grapefruit radler.