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To have a sustainable better result than comparable institutions according to the Swedish Quality Index customer satisfaction index (CSI), albeit with a rating of at least 72.
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In the customer survey conducted in 2014, Kommuninvest had a CSI of 78. The average for comparable institutions was 71.
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It was to be expected: the comeback of nuclear negotiations with Iran was bound to lead to a simultaneous media comeback of Seyed Mousavian (as well as NIAC head Trita Parsi, but never mind). Indeed, he's been pretty busy lately.
In the past this blog devoted quite a bit of attention to Mousavian's insider/outsider ploy. To be frank, it's our impression that the media on the whole prefers to benefit from the game rather than expose it. Sigh, we tried.
But that doesn't mean we're ready to ignore what's going on. For example: while Mousavian's a close associate of President Hassan Rouhani – and probably has been floating his ideas since Iranian elections – Al-Monitor has no problem describing him as "a research scholar at Princeton," and under that category run a regular string of his opeds – such as this one, pre-deal, in which he castigates the French.
The list of media platforms granted to Mousavian goes on and on, from the Financial Times to the Frankfurter Allgemeine to the Russian propaganda outlet RT (which was at least honest in describing him as "an Iranian policy maker").
We don't think there's any doubt about Mousavian's ongoing connections with the senior hierarchy in Tehran, even if it's more implicit than explicit (except when it comes to the very blunt regime opposition groups).
Anyway, we're not looking to delegitimize any one from public debate, only reminding the media not to skip the background check – just as we learned way back when in journalism school. What's wrong with that?
Looking for some background checks for next time? Start with our previous posts, to be found here and here.

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We all know the devil is in the details when it comes to technology.
Yet, our recent vFabric SQLFire performance test (a benchmark from vFabric SQLFire Best Practices Guide) is certainly worth review if you need to scale a Java app, .NET app, or other legacy data source.
If you don't know what vFabric SQLFire is, it is basically what happens when Apache Derby gets married to vFabric GemFire:
- Apache Derby is used for its RDBMS components, JDBC driver, query engine, and network server.
- The partitioning technology of GemFire is used to implement horizontal partitioning features of vFabric SQLFire.
- vFabric SQLFire specifically enhances the Apache Derby components, such as the query engine, the SQL interface, data persistence, and data eviction, as well as adding additional components like SQL commands, stored procedures, system tables, functions, persistence disk stores, listeners, and locators, to operate a highly distributed and fault tolerant data management cluster.


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Ahoy, gang! The dog days of summer are almost upon us here in the northern hemisphere, and despite all the outdoorsiness that's happening, I'm still getting some time in for gaming and gaming-related shtuff. I know it's more of a true miniatures game than a 'tabletop' game, but I've been playing a ton of the new Necromunda lately. I feel like a kid again, sending my gang across catwalks to shoot up their rivals. In fact, I"ve spent so much money on the Necromunda reboot, that I haven't been backing many Kickstarter games. HOWEVER. I have been following quite a few (I can look, can't I?), and I wanted to share with you guys some of the ones to watch this month. So without further ado, here's June's Kickstarter Roundup!
1. Art Deck: A Collaborative Drawing Game
This is one of those delicious party games that really shines when you're with a group of your closest friends – similar to boozy titles like Cards Against Humanity. In Art Deck, you and up to five other players receive cards that instruct you what to draw and how to draw it. The catch is, everyone is drawing on the same sheet of paper. You might draw a face that you think is your greatest masterpiece, only to have your cousin Ronda draw squiggly lines all over it. I'm always intrigued by innovative party games like Art Deck, because when you play as many games as I do, there are very few that seem fresh and exciting. (There's nothing wrong with adaptations and iterations! I just love it when something truly special comes along.) The best part about Art Deck is how the game ends. Each player receives a "Signature" card that they can play whenever it's their turn. When you play it, you sign the collaborative artwork, and that's it – it's done. The artwork belongs to you, and you get to keep it. At the end of the game, whoever owns the 'best' artwork wins. I'm excited to see Art Deck funded already on Kickstarter – if it sounds like something you'd be into, be sure to check it out.
2. Dream Askew // Dream Apart
I rarely feature roleplaying games on the blog – it's not that I don't like or play my fair share of roleplaying games. I just try to maintain focus on 'tabletop' titles. But I'm breaking my own rule for Dream Askew & Dream Apart – two roleplaying games that look downright phenomenal. Dream Askew is about an enclave of queer folks who are surviving and thriving after a post-apocalyptic collapse of civilization. It promises "ruined buildings, haunted faces, strange new psychic powers, fierce queer love, and turbulent skies." Um, yes. Sign me up! Dream Apart takes on a different angle, but still focused on outsiders. It takes place in a Jewish shtetl in a fantastical-historical Eastern Europe – and from the Kickstarter description, boasts "demons and wedding jesters; betrothals and pogroms; mystical ascensions and accusations of murder; rabbi's daughters running away to be actresses or bandits or boy soldiers; the sounds of the shofar ringing through cramped and muddy streets, of cannon fire, of the wolf's footfalls in the snowy pine forest…" I'm a bit of a sucker for unique worldbuilding in my roleplaying games, so it's not shocking to me that I'm so smitten by Dream Askew and Dream Apart. Oh, and did I mention how great the artwork for these games looks? Here's a taste – you're welcome.
Be sure to check out the Kickstarter page for these amazingly fresh roleplaying games.
3. Goblin Grapple
I hadn't heard much about this game prior to it going live on Kickstarter, and I was happily surprised when I checked it out! Goblin Grapple takes the reins from classic games like War and Stratego, and gives them a fresh coat of polish and a whole lot more meat. Players have a hand of Goblin cards which they use to build an army, challenge their opponents, and score points in combat. Each Goblin has its own strength and abilities, similar to the soldiers in Stratego. There's an element of secrecy in Goblin Grapple, too, because players build their armies by placing their Goblin cards face-down. The Rules Girl has a pretty great (and snappy) video explaining the gameplay of Goblin Grapple! I also just adore the artwork for this game. It's just tongue-in-cheek enough, and just dark enough to appeal to younger gamers, as well as more 'serious' gamers – a fine line to walk, but Goblin Grapple does it well. If you have as many memories pulling that old, musty Stratego box from the closet of a grandparent's house as I do, be sure to check out Goblin Grapple on Kickstarter for a fresh take!
4. Heroes of Land, Air & Sea (2nd Printing and Pestilence)
Y'all. It's here. If you live under a rock, you might have missed Heroes of Land, Air & Sea the first time around. This is THE 4x game to have in your collection, imho, and it's become quite a phenomenon in and of itself. This campaign reprints the acclaimed game – and also allows you to get your hands on the all-new Pestilence expansion. For those of you not in the know (sorry to barge into your under-rock dwelling and solicit my wares), Heroes of Land, Air & Sea pits you and your opponents head-to-head in a war to build your army, amass and manage resources, wage battle, conquer territory, grow, and destroy. One of the best aspects of Heroes is how it manages to capture the feel of a real time strategy video game – something that's so, so difficult for board games to do.
I won't go on to list all the amazing components the game comes with, but instead just highlight a few and let you guys check out the entire game for yourselves – because this game is massive! Not only do you get over 40 awesome miniatures, structures, and boats, but some of them also hail from two brand new factions – Birdfolk, and Merfolk! Go check out the Kickstarter page for Heroes of Land, Air & Sea for yourself – old veterans of the game, and newcomers alike. You won't be disappointed.
5. Vast: The Mysterious Manor
From Leder Games (the makers of Root and Vast: The Crystal Caverns), comes this amazing and downright charming adventure game. Vast: The Mysterious Manor follows Leder's philosophy of asymmetrical gameplay – something that's difficult to pull off – but something that Leder does a fantastic job at. In Vast: The Mysterious Manor, you and up to four friends make your way into a spooky haunted house. But, of course, this is no ordinary adventure in a haunted house… that would be too expected. Instead, players will choose between the Paladin, the Skeletons, the Spider, the Enchanter, or the spirit of the Manor itself. Each role has its own actions, objectives, and completely different way of playing the game. I'm so excited for this game – if it's anything like Root in its beautiful asymmetry, then The Mysterious Manor will be a game at the top of my collection. Check it out on Kickstarter now, and do yourself a favor and check out Leder's other fantastic games as well!
6. Villagers
Villagers is a small box with a lot of punch and appeal. It's a tableau-building card drafting game, somewhat similar in its mechanics to favorites like Sushi Go Party and Machi Koro – except this one boasts a solo play mode in addition to competitive play! In Villagers, you'll have to recruit colorful characters to build a prospering settlement. You've got to attract the right people to produce a burgeoning economy, all while balancing your food production and capacity. This game looks downright beautiful, featuring bold and vivid artwork of all the villagers. In the solo mode, "a lone village must prosper against the machinations of the very ill-tempered Countess." If you like smaller games, or just want to add one to your collection, be sure to check out Villagers on Kickstarter!
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Get Helpful Tips About Dogs That Are Simple To Understand
There is a reason why dogs are often called man's best friend–they are loyal, loving, and affectionate. But, do you feel like you know everything there is to know about these cuddly creatures? If not, it would be in your best interest to do your research. This article is a great resource.
Take care to keep your dog cool while traveling during the summer by car. Even with your air-conditioning on, the dog may become over-heated in his pet carrier. A simple and low-cost countermeasure is freezing a few gallon jugs of water and placing them near him where he can curl up and cool off.
Never lose your temper or punish your dog if you find that they did something wrong. Negative reinforcement will simply make your dog scared, which will make it difficult for you to train them. Use positive reinforcement at all times to get your dog to cooperate when teaching him new things.
Keep your dog at a healthy weight. Plenty of dogs are overweight, and just like humans, this can lead to health issues. People tend to overfeed their dogs, and many also feed them table scraps. A dog doesn't need as many calories as most people think; talk to your vet about how much you should feed him each day, and what food is most suitable. A vet will advise you based on his size, age and lifestyle.
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Schedule a vet appointment before adopting a shelter dog. Illness is common in shelters, and your new pet could be at risk or already nursing an ailment. Giving your dog shots before taking it home will keep everyone healthy.
Before you adopt a dog, determine the space your dog will have access to. Do not hesitate to keep your dog out of certain rooms if you have valuables in them or some brand new carpeting. Prepare the space your dog will be occupying by removing wires your dog might be tempted to chew.
It takes quite a bit of money to take good care of a dog. Good quality dog food and medical care can cost between $700-1000 a year. Pet health insurance can help; although you will pay a monthly or yearly fee, you will often be covered if a big medical emergency occurs for your pet.
It is important to puppy-proof your home. Before you bring a dog into your home, you should be sure that the area you're bringing it to is safe. Hide medications and chemicals, cover your trash, and put food where he can't get to it. Some plants in your house may be toxic to your dog, so they should be kept where your dog cannot reach them.
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If you are not sure how your dog will react to other dogs, make sure you keep them on a leash during the first introduction. Rescue dogs especially can be unpredictable around other dogs. Keeping your dog on the leash will allow you to better control their behavior. Once you feel comfortable and your dog is adjusted, you can take them off the leash and let them play.
As you can see by reading this article, there is a lot to know about dogs. By doing your research and learning all you can, you will find your relationship with your dog to improve. The article you just read provided you with tips to get you started on your quest.…


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There are some sellers who charge lots of money for replacement handles on the basis that they are for WEM, Marshall or Hiwatt amps.
However, the handles used by WEM and Hiwatt etc. are still available off the shelf.
I get mine from ESR Electronic Components Ltd.
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Shooting weddings is a hobby that I really enjoy. The pace. The chance to tell a story. The fact that it is always a close friend or family member who is getting married. Weddings are a kick. This one was especially fun for a couple of reasons. First reason. My brother's step daughter was the bride.
Second reason. This would be the first wedding shoot for my assistant, Alexa. Assistant sounds so strange. I have known Alexa since… well, her whole life. After I shot her sister's senior snaps last year, I heard through the grapevine that Alexa has an interest in photography. One thing lead to another and to this, her second session as the acmesnaps assistant.
We'll see if it turns out that "the rest is history." So far, she has been rockin' the camera.
Something else about this wedding. It is the first that I've shot that had a horse in the party. Dreamer had a handler, which made it pretty easy. Still, few were the moments when Dreamer was standing still.
The real challenge for the day was the wind. We were working an Einstein powered by a mini lith in a 5′ octobox. The setup was on a paint pole. Portability was perfect, but the wind made it like trying to hang on to a kite in the doorway of a moving train. [Geek speak ahead. Ed.] I had modified my Kacey Pole Adapter and added a set screw to secure it to the paint pole. During a middle-of-the-night email exchange with Jerry Kacey, he convinced me that Loctite is much better than a set screw. Only problem was, haven't found time to remove the set screw apply Loctite. Jerry was right. The adapter would not stay tight and kept spinning on the pole. There was another challenge. The portability of the setup made it easy to forget that it was a 640WS, 12o volt monobloc and not a speedlite. Speedlites kick into high speed sync automatically. Monoblocs don't. A couple of times I found myself shooting way beyond the camera sync speed of 1/250. A gradient in post saved most of them, like the one above. Mostly.
"Do you have anything special in your mind's eye?" I like to pop that question, or something like it, when I'm preparing for a shot. Most of the time, the answer is… "No." Not this time. Jennifer could see this image as clear as day in her mind. It is pretty sick because we made this image before the ceremony. So close, yet still unseen. Of course, just at this moment, the batteries died in the flash trigger, the replacements were in the car, the car was on the other side of the barn, and we had 4 minutes left, so we improvised. We magically transformed the 5′ octo from a light on the inside to a scrim on the outside.
Since Alexa was on the shoot and we were both feeling like trying something new, we set up 4 lights in the dinning hall. If I use flash during the reception, it is usually just one that is hand held by me or a VAL (Voice Activated Light stand). We decided to put 4 Einsteins up 13 feet on top of some Manfrotto 1004BAC stands. Each had an 8.5 High Output Reflector and a 30-degree grid. Nobody complained and the light was pretty cool, so we turned off the modeling lights went with it.
One of the challenges of shooting family weddings is family time. It usually works out that I get about 19 minutes at meal time to sit with the fam. This one was about the same except that my brother and I happened to find ourselves behind the scenes with Alexa at the camera. Some quick hand signals to the photog and we had a perfectly captured moment in one take. They had no clue.
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Youth from United Kingdom, Portugal, Ireland and The Netherlands have joined forces to end violence against women and put a stop to harmful traditional practices such as FGM and forced marriage.
In November 2013, the first conference was held in London as part of the CREATE YouthNet project which is funded by the Daphne Programme. CREATE Youth-Net is a project that aims to safeguard young people from harmful practices in particular female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage through empowering young people to be confident advocates for change and peer mentors within their communities, and improve collaboration at European level.
During the conference the Youth Advocates were trained to have the skills and capacity to campaign against harmful practices such as FGM and forced marriage and exchange knowledge and good practices from the different countries. The group of young people, that attended the conference, were trained to act as Lead Youth Advocates and engage other young people in the fight against FGM and Forced Marriage. During these training sessions the lead youth advocates received training on communication, event planning, team dynamics and facilitation and social media.
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Is Charleston ready for UNESCO status? Should Charleston be recognized as one of the world's great heritage sites? Of course it should, but the process isn't up to me.
In fact, getting listed as a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site underscores a reality about preservation on a large scale: It's as much political as it is historical. No other urban American historic district has been recognized in part because of the gnarly politics: Congress passed a law three decades ago saying private property owners must give written consent to be included in a UNESCO World Heritage site. And getting 100 percent agreement among dozens or hundreds of property owners sounds like a fool's errand. (Savannah tried but couldn't pull it off).
There are currently almost 1,000 World Heritage Sites in 160 countries, but only 21 are found in the United States. And only eight of those are architectural sites, such as Monticello, the University of Virginia, the Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall and Mesa Verde National Park. The rest are natural wonders like the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the Everglades, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon.
Getting listed as a World Heritage Site is a big deal. It's the highest recognition possible for a historic site because it shows it's important in a global sense. Preserving these sites is still left to the respective countries, and the United Nations would seek only to mobilize world opinion if it were to conclude a site faced a risk to its integrity.
The city of Charleston's 2008 preservation plan recommended pursuing the World Heritage designation for part of the southern peninsula, and businessman Stephen Ziff recently donated enough money to kick-start the effort. Ziff came across his first World Heritage Site while traveling about 30 years ago, and he's made a point to seek them out ever since, says Tom Aspinwall, director of the newly formed Charleston World Heritage Coalition. "He (Ziff) has either inadvertently or intentionally introduced himself to people all over the world who have explained what the designation has meant to their cities," Aspinwall says. "It's been great for community pride … and it's been good for business in ways not affiliated with tourism. That's a huge part of what motivated him."
Things are at an early stage: Aspinwall says the coalition is reaching out to potential partners and trying to figure what properties and sites to include in the nomination. There probably won't be any that are privately owned, except for churches. The rest likely will be government or nonprofit buildings. The district seems certain to involve a chunk of Charleston's Civic Center, the intersection of Broad and Meeting streets more widely known as the Four Corners of Law.
Actually, Charleston County has another historic site that some have argued is worthy of becoming a World Heritage Site. That site is Fig Island, a highly intact set of three Native American middens about 3,000 to 4,000 years old in the county's southern marshes, but no one seems to be working on that application at this time. And that may be because it takes a lot of work. Those assembling the application must create a narrative as to why the buildings and public spaces within the site are of world significance. They must research and analyze who designed and built the buildings, who has used them and how the structures have evolved. And they must create a management plan that shows that the site's universally important aspects will be preserved. Obviously, the city's zoning, its Board of Architectural Review, multiple historic easements and the existence of the Charleston's National Landmark Historic District would seem to give them a big leg up here.
In the case of Charleston's civic heart, the buildings reflect a progression of architectural styles spanning four centuries, relate to the importance of early American architects and skilled slave craftsmen, reflect the city's early philanthropy and inclusivity for immigrants and religious refugees. But the narrative, and the exact buildings and boundaries and partners, are very much to be determined. Charleston Mayor Joe Riley has signed on, and hopefully others will soon. Those pursuing Charleston's application hope to submit something within three years and at a total cost of less than $1 million. But their hope is the process of doing the research will uncover new connections between the city and the wider world.
"What we can guarantee is this: Charleston will be a richer place from having started this process," Aspinwall says. "We will unearth new stories about our history, we will continue to teach our students of these stories and involve them in the educational benefits of undertakings like this."
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Recently in January RRB Ranchi conducted an exam for recruitment for commercial and traffic apprentice and senior typist. Check online result of RRB Ranchi exam for commercial/traffic apprentice and typist job.
Railway Recruitment Board Ranchi had conducted written exam on 22nd January 2012 for the job of commercial/traffic apprentice and senior typist or clerk. This was second stage exam for the above mentioned post. The result is expected in mid February after 14th February 2012.
The result of Railway Recruitment Board Ranchi exam for the above mentioned post will be available online as well as the result will be available at Railway Recruitment Board, Chutia, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
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Kylie Jenner Tried (and Failed) To Use Her New Lip Kit on Kendall
See, guys, she is human.
With their crazy busy schedules, the Jenner girls have to be multi-taskers, so on a recent trek to Legoland California (on a bus, no less), Kylie attempted to show off her new taupe Lip Kit shade on Kendall. Unfortunately those roads leading to San Diego were crazy bumpy and instead of the perfect lip, comedy ensued.
[READ: You Have to See Kylie Jenner's Dramatic Beauty Transformation]
You have to watch as Kylie tries to paint the neutral shade (called Exposed) on Kendall's pout. Despite the fact that she has probably used her product a gazillion times and that as a supermodel Kendall has had to have a full face of makeup applied under hectic conditions, their talents were no match for the bumps of the bus. I mean there is zero chance that color could have gone on straight.
[READ: 11 Unreal Things Kylie Jenner's Done By Age 18]
That's some serious sisterly love right there. Not many people would willingly offer up their face for what is clearly going to be a smeared liquid lipstick application. Warms the heart, doesn't it?


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There are many articles you can find about answer the job interview question, "What is your greatest weakness?" There are few that will break it down like we have in this episode. Answering this question could make a difference in how you're perceived, and whether an employer likes you enough to hire you.
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Cultural Trips
Ancient Indian (Tamil) records from the Cangkam Period (200BCE to 200CE) specifically refer to iron imported from this area (then known as Kataram). We will visit several archaeological sites including its modest Archaeology Museum to observe artifacts retrieved from the digs. To date, 97 sites have been identified including a sunken ship, not far from this riverside jetty
On the way back to the longhouse, we dropped a few people off at Kampung Tinanggol. This village has about 75 families living in longhouses that were rebuilt after the earlier ones had burnt down. One had to be rebuilt as early as 2005 when fire consumed the entire structure whilst everyone was at midnight mass on the eve of xmas 2004.
The journey passes through countryside scenery, small towns, paddy fields, rubber and paper plantations, sago palms, secondary and primary forest, and past rugged jungle-covered mountains. Upon arrival at the Lemanak Jetty you will be transferred to a wooden native longboat to go upstream through fast-flowing
Don't leave without tasting their rice wine called "Tuak". Native style lunch will served by the riverbank. Before back to the resort the Iban will give you a presentation with their ancient weapon, the blowpipe
Rising dramatically above the Santubong Coastline, this iconic mountain stands at a respectable 810 meters above sea level.Located some 35 kilometres from Kuching City and gazetted as a National Park on the 28 February 2007, it covers an area of 1410 ha. The summit trail starts at the Santubong National Park entrance and is an approximately relentless 3.5 km climb to the summit.
As the sun sets and the Orangutans retire into their nests, an army of very different creatures emerges, turning the forest into a kaleidoscope of sounds, sights, and scents, a truly 'avatar moment'.
Popularly known as the 'Living Museum', the Village is a showcase of a kaleidoscope of Sarawak's cultures and traditions. On arrival, you will explore the 7 authentic replicas of ethnic houses
Escape the hustle bustle, discover hidden waterfalls with the locals, and immerse yourself in untouched natural beauty. Relax yourself at the unique cascading waterfall just 5 minutes away from the village, have lunch there and do some light trekking to reach a further waterfall; all in a day's time.
Kuching city is an ideal base from which to go exploring.The tour will take you to the Civic Center for a birds-eye view of Kuching. You will also see other places of interest including the famous city landmark, the Cat Monument, the Kuching Market, the 'Main Bazaar', China Town, the old state mosque and Tua Pek Kong Temple
Annah Rais Longhouse is located at about 60km away from Kuching City. It is a large & old Bidayuh Tribe's Longhouse that houses over 80 families. Majority of the villager there are still live in a traditional way of longhouse' living. They plant paddy, cocoa, pepper, rubber & etc. for living
Jungle trek across luscious Borneo rainforest to Ban Buan Kukuot & Mabi waterfall, learn to cook traditional Bidayuh meals in bamboo and enjoy the feast by the waterfall.
Tour features untouched cave exploration, pitcher plants discovery and village farm visit. The village farm visit includes plucking some raw ingredients for traditional lunch cooking lesson. Finally, trek to the waterfall for a swim or just relax under the flowing water
See the Borneo Rainforest from a fresh perspective, away from the heavily trodden trails. Enjoy the pristine surrounds as you get expertly punted downriver in a bamboo raft through Class 1 water.
At RM838..Pick up from Kuching City Town and proceed for TRADITIONAL IBAN LONGHOUSE SAFARI. A village of 20 – 25 'bilek' or rooms (each for one family) all under one roof of a long stretch wooden house standing on stilts. The expedition will begin with a 4 hours car ride passing through the scenic greenery countryside
Board the longboat on an amazing journey through the lake and the crystal clear streams to the visit the natives of Borneo. On arrival at the longhouse, you will be taken for a tour around the longhouse, to meet the natives and their families.
Net Fishing – Soon after your lunch, you will be given a fishing net. Your guide will teach you on how to do it. For your information, your guide will be handling another type of net also purposely used for this kind of net fishing.
Spend a day and a night at Sadir village to dive deeper via introduction to Bidayuh culture including their traditional costumes and accessories, picking fresh jungle produce and learn to make simple animal traps with our local host.
Have you ever set foot into a real tropical rainforest? Experience what the pioneering naturalist encountered and join us for a one of a kind tropical rainforest adventure into pristine part of Borneo, just a stone's throw from Sarawak's capital city of Kuching. Perched high above the Mountain Range that divides Sarawak, Malaysia and the Indonesian territory of West Kalimantan on the world's third largest island
The complete Bidayuh tribe adventure that brings you to the village above the clouds; Kiding village to experience traditional food, games and music, trek trough tropical rainforests and catch the beautiful sunrise at the village viewpoint .
Siniawan Night Bazaar Tour (Dinner own self). up by the folks / kapitan, between two rows of wooden shops, you will find a short stretch of stalls selling handmade stuff and of course food and cakes. Its not only Chinese food, you will get Malay and natives selling there too. The old quiet bazaar is brought to life every Friday and Saturday evening starting 6.30pm to 10pm
Displayed in each house are the many artifacts made by the individual dwellers. Demonstration of arts and crafts like beadwork, wood and bamboo carvings,
Set deep in the jungles of Batang Ai, far away from the madding crowd, the local Iban people of Jingin practice a lifestyle very different from our modern day living. They are the true custodian of the area and make the best guides for a glimpse of this truly pristine wilderness area.
En route you will have a brief stopover at small native town called Serian for chance to experience the busy daily wet market and witness some of the rare jungle produce brought by the native from the deep jungle to sell to the town folks. A brief lunch break will be at "Lachau" – small popular "cowboy" town for Indonesian natives from the nearby Kalimantan border town to do barter trade without the proper document.
A cruise along the Sarawak River is a relaxing way to enjoy the various phases of the city and retrace the trip James Brooke made when he first arrived in Sarawak.
this 5 days 4 nights package provides guests with the opportunity to stay one night at the longhouse guesthouse and mingle with the local bornean tribe, the Ibans .
It's city centre is well preserved with ornate Chinese Temples, The Astana, City Tower, many fine examples of colonial-style architecture a beautiful waterfront and a number of interesting museums, including the famous Sarawak Museum
this 5 days 4 nights package provides guests with the opportunity to stay one night at the longhouse guesthouse and and one night camping in the jungle to experience the authenticity of the tribal peoples way of life .
Usun Apau National Park is not really inhabited and has no touristy amenities. However, one can expect basic necessity such as hygenic food/water, toilet and clean sleeping place will be provided. Friendly companionship from locals makes your stay memorable
proceed to an Iban longhouse known as Entulang. The ibans are the single largest tribe in Sarawak and they are traditionally live in longhouses which are actually a number of rooms linked together but sharing a common 'ruai' – a verandah were traditional ceremonies are preformed in the olden days
Discover Bario it's culture and lifestyle with Bario Valley Discovery Package . Conducted by local village born guides who are proficient in English
Take a halfday journey on rugged road heading to Long Bedian (Kayan settlements). Staying with our host family, in the evening explore the township and a Kayan longhouse. Enjoy tea break with one of the family while mingling with their elders, which are classed as the "last legacy of Long Bedian.
Fly to Long Akah, a Kenyah hub in the upper Baram and take the 4WD drive and boat to Long Moh, a Kenyah longhouse that still retains its original charm
Discovering ancient culture of the Kelabit, learning jungle survival skill and experiencing off-road ride on 4wd adventure to enjoy pristine jungle in the Kelabit Highland
On the upper reaches of the Baram River, lies Kampung Long Banga which is made of two villages: one of the Saban people and the other of Kenyah Leppo' Ke people.These are the tribes that have been living in the interior jungles for Borneo for centuries. The village is located quite close to the international border (Batu Kallong) between Indonesian Kalimantan and Sarawak.
Long Pa Sia is a small Lundayeh village , a dwelling lush with an array of plants found nowhere else but here. Beside rewarding its visitors with treasure of nature, long Pasia is where you can find adventure and experience culture . Remnants left behind by the ancestral. Lundayeh Upai Semaring add mysticism and legend to Long Pasia.
After breakfast, we will trek to the Church Camp passing through LepoBunga. The trek goes through primary forest and with varieties of pitcher plants and wild orchids. Trek time is approximately 7-8 hours. Dinner will be cooked by your guide at the Church Camp and accommodation is basic
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Does Criticizing India Count as Sedition? Arundhati Roy Will Find Out
Arundhati Roy, a Booker Prize-winning novelist who segued into a career as the Indian establishment's bête noire, is often critical of the Indian government. But it's hard to imagine that her remarks could invite a sedition charge, particularly given the terrible publicity that would follow a move like that against the writer, who is widely followed around the world.
But Delhi police on Tuesday confirmed that, as reported, they are indeed looking at Ms. Roy's remarks on Kashmir, Chhattisgarh and the Indian state last month to see if they contain grounds for a formal sedition charge.
Dharmendra Kumar, a senior Delhi police official, told India Real Time that police had initiated investigations: "We will closely examine the speeches and file a report" in court by Jan. 6.
A local court ordered the Delhi police Saturday to register a "First Information Report" against Ms. Roy and others in response to a petition filed in the court by Sushil Pandit. A first information report is not the same as a formal charge—the police must investigate and decide whether an arrest and formal charges are in order.
Mr. Pandit, who belongs to a minority Hindu community, has accused Ms. Roy of committing sedition for saying that Kashmir was not an integral part of India, and said the country should set a tough example by punishing those "who instigate communal passions in the name of Kashmir."
Many Kashmiri Hindus were forced to flee Muslim-majority Kashmir after an insurgency against Indian rule flared up in 1989 and the region has also been a cause for ongoing hostility between India and Pakistan.
Ms. Roy could not immediately be reached for comment on Tuesday. But last month, when talk of a possible sedition charge first began, she said in a statement from Kashmir, "I said what millions of people here say every day. I said what I, as well as other commentators have written and said for years. Anybody who cares to read the transcripts of my speeches will see that they were fundamentally a call for justice."
Under the Indian Penal Code, sedition seems to be rather broadly defined as being committed by "whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the Government established by law in India."
If convicted, a person can face punishment of up to life in prison.
Earlier this year sedition charges were formally brought in court against V. Gopalasamy, also known as Vaiko, leader of a party in India's southern Tamil Nadu state, for allegedly making speeches supporting the separatist fighters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. According to a Times of India report, Mr. Vaiko said he would not deny making the speeches but disagreed that he had committed sedition.
Ms. Roy, a fierce critic of Indian policy in Kashmir (and everywhere, really) is being investigated along with several others, including Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the leader of the hardline separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference. Mr. Geelani could not immediately be reached for comment.
Civil rights groups have condemned the move.
"How can you suppress the voice that has been reiterating the demands of thousands of Kashmiris; our democracy is under threat," said Mahipal Singh, the general secretary of the New Delhi-based human rights organization People's Union for Civil Liberties.
Mr. Singh calls it "unwise" on the part of the court to allow such petitions by private citizens and says the sedition law should not be allowed to limit free speech.
India has been battling an insurgency in the northern region of Kashmir for the last two decades. After what appeared to be a lull, Kashmir this summer saw thousand of youth take to the street demanding freedom in protests against security forces that left many civilians dead.
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Tours and Trails
See the Richmond region your way on a tour or trail. Whether you're looking for a guided tour of the best spots for foodies (including samples) or want to follow the Liberty or Garden Trails on your own, we've got something for you. Take the Craft Beer Trail to tasting rooms all over the region or take a street art tour of Richmond. The tours and trails in Richmond are yours to blaze!
Eat + Drink
Take a real food tour of Richmond, VA with Real Richmond food tours. Sample Carytown's best with River City Food Tours. Go on a craft beer adventure with Richmond Brewery Tours or plan your own self-guided craft beer sampling on the Richmond Craft Beer Trail.
Trolley + Segway
RVA Trolley can show the best of Richmond, VA from a trolley. Want something a little more adventurous? Lean into a Segway tour. Both tours are an excellent way to see Richmond from both ends of the technological spectrum. Either way, you'll be riding in style, taking in the sites and learning about Richmond's deep historical roots and exciting future.
Bike + Virginia Capital Trail
Pedal around Richmond on a bike tour with Richmond Rides. These two-wheeled tours are one of the best ways to see Richmond's neighborhoods, and sample some local snacks along the way. Looking to ride out on your own? The Virginia Capital Trail is a 50-mile, protected pathway that runs from Richmond to Jamestown.
Richmond Garden Trail
The Richmond Garden Trail is a ready-made itinerary of some of the country's best gardens and green spaces, with a few "garden secrets" along the way. The eight sites are all less than 10 miles from each other. There's no official starting point - choose what appeals to you and visit at your leisure.Learn More
Richmond Liberty Trail
The Richmond Liberty Trail is a walking route that connects many of downtown Richmond's historic sites, attractions and neighborhoods, including 15 national historic landmarks. This 6.2 mile (10K) trail is marked with a logo painted on the sidewalk. Where the Richmond Liberty Trail meets corners or other locations where direction is needed, supplementary arrows indicate in which direction to walk.Learn More


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A few months ago, I wrote this post sharing a few unusual energy medicine tips for how to take care of haemorrhoids. For those who don't know, haemorrhoids occur when the veins around your bottom become strained and swollen, and they can be very painful and uncomfortable.
You'd think I'd said all there is to say about the subject, but you'd be wrong. I got a note last week asking me: '"What's the spiritual causes of haemorrhoids?'
Great question!
So I went to research it, and here's what I found:
The link between haemorrhoids and anger
According to Rav Shalom Arush, writing in the Garden of Healing haemorrhoids are caused by anger. I'll venture a step further, and say that specifically, they're caused by repressed anger.
For whatever reason, many people swallow down their anger instead of acknowledging it, and dealing with it in a healthy way by talking through the situations and people who are making them angry with God.
When you talk your anger through with God on a regular basis, sometimes you'll realize that actually, it's completely unjustified. Other times, you'll realize the opposite: nearly any other reasonable, normal person would also feel very angry in the same circumstances.
Still other times, you'll see that it's normal and even healthy to feel angry at least initially, but that staying angry is not at all what God wants. And then, there are those times when you don't want to accept or admit that you're feeling angry under any possible circumstances, which in my humble opinion is when it can really start stuffing you up, physically.
But when you talk to God about all this stuff, sooner or later you start to understand what it is you need to do next to start getting all that anger to start dissolving out of your system instead of showing up as haemorrhoids.
The Large Intestine Connection
So far so good, but the Chinese Medicine system adds something else to the picture. Instead of associating haemorrhoids with the Gallbladder meridian, which is the meridian traditionally linked to anger and rage, it links piles with the Large Intestine Meridian.
This Table which sets out what emotions are related to what meridians, says the following about Large Intestine:
Large Intestine Meridian - Emotional energy when unbalanced: Control-freak; a need to be in control, even when it's damaging the self and others; feelings of emptiness. Emotional energy when balanced: Surrenders control; can let go out outmoded, unneeded, or toxic things; inspired; strong relationship with G-d.
Questions to ask the self: Why am I trying to keep control? What am I trying to control? Can I accept G-d's running the world? Can I accept the joy and the pain?
So is it anger, or control issues?
So who's right?
The answer, if you ponder it a little, is 'both of them'. How? Well, it's like this: control freaks are generally very angry people, for the simple reason that it's very hard to keep control over every facet of your life.
Usually, the way extreme control freaks try to keep other people in line is by adopting some sort of angry persona with them. The more aggressive control freaks yell, shout and bully you into submission to doing what they want. The less confrontational control freaks often use manipulation, disappointment and guilt tactics to get you to do what they want.
But whatever the modus operandi, the bottom line is the same: when a control freak doesn't get their way, they can get very angry, disappointed and upset.
Here's the thing: most of us have some control freak issues lurking deep down, even if we'd never suspect it. For some people, they can't let go of trying to micromanage their health issues; for others, it's their careers; for still others, it's their kids, or their spouses, or their real estate portfolio.
It takes a huge spiritual level and a lot of spiritual work to get to the place where you can accept God's will 100%, in every area of your life, and most people (including me) are very far away from it.
So what does God do? He sends us a clue that maybe, we need to work on letting go of the outcome more, and upping our emuna.
I know you won't hear this most other places, but it seems to me the more we can let go of out tendency to try and control every little thing in our lives, the fewer problems you'll have with piles.
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5th Annual Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference
Back by popular demand! Join us for the 5th Annual Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference in Philadelphia, PA, designed specifically for infertility counseling and sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Clinicians face ever-increasing challenges in infertility and fertility counseling due to the continual advances in assisted reproductive technologies and their associated psychological, ethical and legal issues. Day 1 is a dual track family building program focusing on fundamental concepts in reproductive medicine with an emphasis on professional documentation. Track 1 offers skills training with theory. Track 2 offers advanced topics including testing issues and oncofertility. Days 2 and 3 provide advanced interprofessional and ethics training for all attendees, and will include lectures, "real life" cases, and live interactive "psychology lab" with actors.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Fundamentals and Psychological Testing & Reports
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
*Describe counseling approaches and challenges for third party parenting psychoeducation
*Discuss the integration of testing and the clinical interview
*Explain the psychological issues pertaining to working with transgender individuals and couples in their family building process
Advance Clinical Practice
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
*Recognize the legal issues and challenges for families of ART, gamete donation, and surrogacy
*Identify the potential psychiatric issues and treatment approaches for women pursuing ART
*Describe the embryologist's role of the ART laboratory and their unique psychosocial challenges
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
*Identify the psychosocial and legal issues of counseling with intrafamilial gamete donation
*Explain the ethical implications of culture and other sociological factors in ART
*Develop ethical problem solving strategies for working with ART families.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Use and Interpretation of the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) in Reproductive Medicine Workshop
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
*Describe the unique advantages of the PAI for psychological assessment of individuals in reproductive medicine and fertility counseling settings.
*List three types of respondent behavior that affect the accuracy of PAI results.
*Describe three strategies for evaluating defensiveness of individual respondents.
*This is an optional session that will be held at Thomas Jefferson University at an additional cost.
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Exploring Caves of the Modoc Lava Flow - September 28 - October 2, 2016Posted by Adventure 16 | 11.02.2016
The Modoc Lava Flow is a swath of land that runs down the north-western slope of Mount Lassen and into the steppe that surrounds it. On the surface, it's chaparral studded with manzanita and stunted pines. Underneath, it's an unimaginably complicated tangle of tunnels, passageways, and high-ceilinged chambers. Last month, my big brother, Scott and I spent a few days exploring these spooky tubes.
The first cave we entered was one my brother had discovered on a previous trip to the flow. It's entrance is a pit at the top of a small hill. The hole looks a little like the crater of a miniature volcano, and is about twenty feet across. At the landing of our rappel, we found the curled skeleton of an unlucky squirrel who apparently lost his footing on the surface above and paid for it dearly. Inside, the cave's first room is a chamber with sixty-foot ceilings perhaps 150 by 250 feet. At either end a tunnel pierced the chamber's wall. Near the room's center, we found a second pit that exposed a second, lower set of tubes. We explored the upper tubes, one of which covered nearly a mile. The tube was roomy, with high ceilings and rippling black walls. We left the lower tube-set for another day, and headed for an ice cave nearby.
The ice cave, discovered a few years ago by a caving buddy of my brother's, is named for Fang River nearby. Caver's are notoriously secretive about the location of these "wild caves", which are not listed on maps or signed at their location. Finding a cave, even one you've been to before, can be challenging and time-consuming. On this day luck was with us and my brother located the cave within an hour. The entrance to this cave is a slope of perfectly slick ice at a 45 degree angle. We set up a rope and lowered ourselves. At the bottom of the slope, a long curving tunnel stretches before you. The ceilings are high and the tunnel is wide.
The floor is Ice, solid for four feet down to rock and smooth and clear as glass. Curtains of Ice line the walls, and Icicles are everywhere, some extending all the way to the floor to form glittering columns. This is one of the most otherworldly places I've ever been. We spend a couple hours in the cold, enchanted darkness, and then head on to the next cave.
We visited five caves on this trip and saw things I could never have imagined. Caves are great at reminding you that the world is a beautiful place that has way more mysteries to show you than you have time to see. And for that, I'm grateful!
Written by Eric Belland, A16 Tarzana Store Manager
All Photos by Scott Belland
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Delhites get ready for a fantabulous, rocking Saturday Evening as two superstars are coming to your city to give you the most amazing and most memorable time of your life…
SO get set ready. Here's where they are performing.
Gurdas Maan Live In Concert At Kingdom Of Dreams
Get ready to do bhangra on the beats of the most notable figure in the world of Punjabi music, the voice behind the many Punjabi hit songs, the one and only Gurdas Maan. With his all time super hit songs he will make the audience grooving to his rocking songs. He is all ready to set the stage on fire on 22nd April at Kingdom of Dreams.
Pankaj Udhas Live Ghazal Concert at Siri Fort Auditorium
Make your Saturday evening more romantic with a live ghazal concert by Padamshri Pankaj Udhas. He will be seen performing his evergreen romantic ghazals like 'Chithhi aayi hai', 'Aur Ahista kijiye batein', 'Mera dil bhi kitna pagal' and many more. What better way than spending a romantic evening with your loved one listening to soulful ghazal renditions. Pankaj Udhas's mesmerizing ghazals have captured the hearts of ghazal lovers all over the world. So on 22nd April get ready for a melodious evening of the choicest ghazals of this great maestro.


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You can see in this year's challenge rules that the color palette is predominantly blue, ranging from teal to indigo, with its complementary colours in yellow and shades of golden yellow, possibly accented with pink. The only neutrals permitted are snow white and silver gray.
The design challenge is to play with scale. A few examples of directions to explore on design include going very big to very small, or mixing several scales of a chosen design motif, as well as going for pixelation.
I suggested to Michèle to look at Ruth McDowell's book 'Pattern on Pattern' as an interesting way of manipulating scale. Michèle will be bringing her copy of the book to the May meeting. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend, but my sketches and suggestions for an approach will be present. So bring your ideas and help map out our basic choice for motif. Each person can then develop her block or section individually into contributing components for our quilt top.
Then, in order to keep the creative juice for the project simmering over the summer, we are proposing two follow-up challenges to you:
Challenge 1 Color Play: Go through your stash and pull out prints that coordinate with the colours in this year's palette in preparation for our first sew-in this fall. The posting QuiltConCharity Challenge: COLOR! for last year's challenge gives a very good tutorial on how to go about doing this.
Challenge 2 Design Exercise: Based on the scale and shapes decisions reached at the May 10th meeting, try your hand at sketching some possible overall quilt designs that could highlight the notion of scale by combining the different blocks or sections: try interlocking large and small scales of the selected motif and placing them using Alternative Gridwork. Get inspiration from the McDowell book, and take another look at this posting QuiltCon Charity Quilt: Alternative Gridwork for a refresher on gridwork.
May to August will be our Brainstorming phase:
- Tell us what inspires you and what you have discovered. (All members)
- Tell us what expertise you like to contribute or new skill you like to learn by doing it for this project. (All members)
- Solicit vendors for material donation. (Anyone with good connection)
- Pick out prints from your stash that might work well with the palette of this year. (All members)
Let's have fun together!
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2016 is almost over and good thing too; it's been a pretty shitty year. For myself and the rest of the Drunk Dorks, it's been fairly hectic. We've all gone through significant life changes and it's been difficult to bring content to everyone in the past months. We apologize for that. We're going to try and get back on track with a schedule after the holidays subside. Personally, I've started to write several in depth reviews for games I've played, but never gotten a chance to finish anything. So, instead, here's a brief overview of what I've been playing and recommend from this year's video games.
Overwatch – Blizzard's answer to the hero shooter, complete with a colorful cast of characters, memorable maps, and rich lore. Enjoy 6v6 matches as you and your team attack points, defend points, escort payloads, or stop payloads. It's pretty basic and reminiscent of Team Fortress 2, but exceptionally well-crafted. We've already seen two new characters, new skins, maps, and modes added between now that it's release in May. Play it on Xbox One, PS4, or PC.
Pokemon Sun and Moon – The Pokemon series has been rather formulaic over the past 20 years. Noting this, the Pokemon Company and Game Freak decided to change thing up, doing away with HM moves and Gym battles; staples of the series up until this point. Set in Alola, the region modeled after Hawaii, trainers embark on trials throughout the four islands in the region. There's a sinister plot in the works though, bizarre Pokemon from another realm, and you're the only one strong enough to stop them. Play it on the New 3DS, 3DS, and 2DS.
Inside – PlayDead's follow up to their 2010 game, Limbo. Play as a boy who must traverse rather unsettling circumstances and settings to discover… something. I can't say too much about it without revealing the plot, so it's better to just play it and find out for yourself. Brett and I were confused and blown away by what we saw. Play it on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
SuperHot – SuperHot is a first-person shooter where time only moves when you do. That doesn't make the situations any easier to play through either. But surprise, you're actually playing a computer game within the game. Inception gaming! Oh, and there's also something not entirely right going on. I'll also save that for you to find out on your own. Play it on Xbox One and PC.
Firewatch – Travel back to 1989 and become a park ranger in Wyoming as you play through this first-person mystery adventure in the beautiful backdrop of Yellowstone National Park. It's one of those games that blurs the line between game and interactive narrative, and might not be for everyone, but the journey is worth taking. It's deeply personal, emotional, and compelling. Play it on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
Battlefield 1 – Unlike other popular FPS titles, Battlefield decided to take a step back 100 years and set their latest game in WWI– an era that seems to be glossed over for the more well known WWII. It's a surprisingly touching and heart-wrenching experience that I didn't expect to get from Battlefield. It's got a pretty good campaign and intense multiplayer. Might not be entirely historically accurate, but it does an okay job of it. Play on Xbox One, Ps4, and PC.
Honorable Mentions: BoxBox Boy, Yo-Kaiwatch 2, Battleborn, and ReCore.
What I'm looking forward to in 2017:
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Wii U and Switch
- Cuphead – Xbox One and PC
- Yooka-Laylee – Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, and PC


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Collaboration albums are a tricky prospect. For every inspired pairing that becomes more than the sum of its parts (Gutter Twins, DangerDoom, Blakroc) there are many more that actually play to nobody's strength and leave the listener wanting more. The reigning queen of Aotearoa soul, Hollie Smith has recently teamed up with vocalist / multi-instrumentalist Mara TK to release the album Band of Brothers, Vol 1. As the name implies, Band of Brothers Volume 1 is the first in a series of intended musical projects by Smith. They are an avenue that allows her to collaborate with kindred musical spirits that she may not have the opportunity to do on her main discography.
On working with Mara TK, Hollie says: Mara is the first 'volume' in this project which kind of happened by accident – I have always been a huge fan of Electric Wire Hustle and after talking to Mara about helping me co-produce another idea, it developed and made more sense for us to establish a whole new project – which is what we did. We both wanted to do this before we both made our way offshore and made a 6 week deadline to write, record and finish it… we did it."
Mara's name may not be immediately recognisable but he has had his hands in many a well-regarded project over the years (He participated in Fly My Pretties and Eru Dangerspiel as well as Electric Wire Hustle). He is also the son of kiwi psych rock legend, Billy TK. Over the course of the album you can hear some subtle psychedelics taking hold that relate back to his father's legacy. 'The Spirit Racing The Mind' combines sweet reggae harmonies with a squelching funk bassline and tasty psychedelic keyboard riffs. Some crisp drum and bass creeps into Promised Land Hotel that adds a new dimension. It is a mix of old and new soul with its sharp horn section hook and slick, world class production. Band of Brothers ends on an unusual note as it loops back to the beginning. It actually ends where it began, back at Wait For Me, with an instrumental mix of the opening track to round things out.
As she is contributing the vocal element, initially this feels like a Hollie Smith album primarily. After all, in these types of arrangements the vocalist is usually the more prominent collaborator. Upon repeated listens the input of Mara TK becomes more apparent. The other-worldly sound of the album has given Smith a new canvas to paint on with her voice. The music behind Smith's words is world's away from the crowd-pleasing soul pop of her other albums. Band of Brothers Volume 1 is Smith's most experimental album and Mara's most accessible.


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Be Informed about CBD Hemp Oil The cannabis industry is a fast growing industry and now it has a new category of products that is also rising in popularity called the CBD hemp oil. You have the option to buy these highly in demand hemp derived products through retailers found all over the country or around the world, or through purchasing it online and have it delivered straight to your homes. The composition of CBD hemp oil is from high-CBD and low THC hemp, which is different from medical marijuana products which is made from plants with high concentrations of psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol. Since hemp contains only a traceable amount of THC, these make hemp products non-psychoactive. Therefore, this type of oil products does not cause a high, thus safer and a less controversial alternative, while still providing health benefits to the person.
5 Takeaways That I Learned About Oils
CBD became highly sought after compound these recent years after being advertised and promoted in famous media outlets. Since then, these CBD oil products can be found in doctors' offices, medical marijuana outlets and grocery stores requiring no medical card for a person to purchase.
5 Takeaways That I Learned About Oils
The general balance of our body or homeostasis, through interaction of CBD with our cannabinoid system, is being impacted and thus affecting our mood, sleep, appetite, hormone regulation and pain and immune response. For those who are not familiar with the CBD hemp oil product in comparison to the product from medical marijuana, know that these products come from the same source but from the different parts of the plant thus the final products have different effects and characteristics. Kids and adults can safely take CBD oil as a their dietary supplement as an excellent source of nutrients in their daily diet. This product, according to a certain study, can help in some conditions because of its properties like as an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiemetic, anti-depressant and antipsychotic. If you do not suffer the mentioned inflammatory disorders and other neurodegenerative disorders, you cna still benefit from using CBD hemp oil by using it as a natural pain killer like an analgesic effect. Studies further showed that our endocannabinoid system, which is important in the control of transmission of pain in our body, can be helped fight reduce pain in arthritis because of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of the oil. Another benefit of CBD oil is its anti-oxidant effects, that reduces oxidative stress and prevents neurodegradation related to diseases like Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, gastic ulcers and CNS disorders or Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Studies also revealed that CBD inhibits the production of glutamate thus protects brain cells and reduces the risk of ischemic damage.