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Chronic EMF-Related Diseases Are a Potential Risk for Everyone,
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Non-ionizing electromagnetic fields and health.
Ongoing developments in biological sciences increase worldwide consensus amongst life scientists that the multitude of cellular changes induced by non-ionizing electromagnetic fields may over longer time accumulate into a range of serious health problems, due to prolonged exposure at levels significantly below the current exposure guidelines. These fast emerging long-term effects form a wide threat for public health.
The International EMF Alliance (IEMFA).
The mission of IEMFA is to protect the world's long-term health from non-ionizing electromagnetic fields and accordingly to encourage the recognition of persons with EMF-related illnesses that are medically unexplained, especially electro-hypersensitive people. It is done by disseminating coherent, health-oriented information and advice, particulary to national and international health authorities. The worldwide organization IEMFA is supported by an independent and growing global body of empirically-based scientific experts on living processes, with a multilevel and multidisciplinary health focus.
Current situation
Increase of chronic multisystem illnesses, including EHS.
A growing number of people worldwide report specific health problems related to non-ionizing electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure[1]. It frequently involves a severely incapacitating combination of fatigue, headaches, joint and muscle pains, concentration difficulties, allergies, dizziness, nausea, heart palpitations and/or digestive problems, related to a disruption of control or communication systems due to prolonged stress. The occurring symptoms are also known as electrohypersensitivity or EHS-syndrome. The syndrome has a striking overlap with a group of chronic multisystem illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivity, as well as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases, auto-immune diseases and cancer. These multisystem illnesses show an increasing prevalence[2]. They are based on similar pathological mechanisms and may be environmentally related[3]. The exact causes are medically not understood. For the EHS-syndrome there is strong evidence for a cause, since electro-sensitive persons point to specific electromagnetic fields in their environment as causes of their symptoms.
Increase of chronic exposures to EMFs.
Environmental exposure to man-made sources of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) has risen constantly in the recent decades, driven by demand for electricity, increasingly more specialized wireless technologies and changes in the organization of society. The end effect is that every individual is now being prolonged or repetitively exposed to a complex mixture of electric and magnetic fields of different frequencies, both at home, at work and outdoors, which may result in adverse effects on human health[4]. Apart from extremely low frequencies, this heterogeneous mix also contains intermediate frequencies ('dirty electricity'), radio frequencies and microwaves ('wireless').
Increase of EMF precautionary appeals by physicians.
Since 1998 increasing numbers of international groups of medical physicians present jointly signed appeals, drawing urgent attention to governments and health authorities for in their practices revealed health problems from electromagnetic fields. They stress the need for precautionary measures, because they see a growing group of patients with chronic EMF-related symptoms. For instance the Freiburg Appeal (2002), Bamberg Appeal (2004), Helsinki Appeal (2005), diverse Germany Appeals, diverse International appeals and Dutch Appeal (2009)[5] .
Long-term health effects of EMFs systematically underestimated.
The current risk assessment system substantially underestimates the long-term health effects of environmental factors such as EMFs. It has partly to do with still predominant physical-theoretical perspectives and frameworks in the field of EMF-influences on living processes, partly with a commercial bias in knowledge development and the current state of science[6]. In addition is the current medical-reductionistic methodological request for 'scientific absolutism' virtually inappropriate for complex environmental health domains, including EMFs & long-term health. Also there is a lack of studies on long-term effects. Epidemiological research further has major statistical inadequacies for detecting long-term effects of low levels of exposures[7].
Life scientists alarmed for serious long-term health problems.
Many empirically-based scientific experts on the biological effects of EMF are alarmed[8]. The reason for this is that EMFs can cause a diversity of physiological, stress and immune system reactions[9], depression, anxiety and cognitive dysfunctions and impairments. Frequently, observed effects increase at prolonged exposure. Related to this, chronic or repetitive EMF exposure can cause damages to local tissues as well as generally to the entire body, and can eventually lead to a heterogeneous range of long-term health problems[10][11].
More and more people risk long-term health problems.
The unregulated proliferation of technologies that transmit 'wireless' microwaves, radio signals and low frequency electromagnetic fields (including dirty electricity) places the long-term health and well-being of more and more people worldwide at risk. Children and the unborn are amongst our greatest concern. This highly underestimated problem drives up health care costs, diminishes quality of life, resulting in structural declines in economic productivity and causes genetic problems that may well affect generations to come. There is an emerging picture that the improvements which EMFs bring to quality of life in terms of safety and security, may be outbalanced by an insidious and wide undermining of public health which already is taking place. A short-term social-economic profit may thus be exchanged by a wide and long-term loss of public health.
Current guidelines only protect from acute health risks.
Many countries have adopted guidelines set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The ICNIRP standard is still predominantly based on a physical-theoretical approach of life. Accordingly it only protects from known acute health problems of high exposure levels of EMFs in humans, as the calculated result of a physical basic mechanism of heating of tissues. Effects of EMFs on biological mechanisms of living tissues are not yet considered. In other words, the ICNIRP, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Federal Communications Commission (US) and Food and Drug Administration (US) guidelines only protect one's body from known acute risks of high levels of elevated temperatures.
Insufficient attention for gradually accumulating health risks.
The risks of deeper responses of the cellular biological system to relatively constant EMF signal structures, for instance by triggering the sensors in the cell membranes and generating a cascade of cellular events, are hardly taken into account. Rapid ongoing developments in biological sciences however, enlarge the insights that in response to EMF exposure a variety of biological effects in the cell metabolism is activated, such as changes in the activities of genes, hormones, enzymes and proteins. These occur both in animals and humans and are all putting cells in a stress mode. Especially if exposure is repetitive for a longer accumulating period, this can involve exhaustion of the cellular repair and recovery systems and a serious down regulation of the ability of enzymes and proteins of the cellular system to function, with increasing down-regulating effects on health.
Need for guidelines that protect from chronic risks.
A very substantial body of peer-reviewed scientific evidence, clearly shows many biological changes caused by low-level non-thermal exposure. But the protection for chronic health risks of long-term exposure of lower levels of EMFs, as a gradual result of an accumulation and intrinsic amplification of a multitude of empirically observed biological disturbances over time is lacking. Therefore, we urgently call for a complete overhaul of EMF exposure guidelines based on up-to-date credible information from empirically-based life sciences.
Urgent call to adopt future IEMFA guidelines.
The ironclad rule in environmental medicine is where there are cases of toxic exposures, the source of the exposures must be removed or diminished. We urgently call upon all nations to adopt the exposure guidelines that will be recommended by the International EMF Alliance scientists in the near future. These biologically-based guidelines will protect world citizens from a range of health risks of long-term exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields.
Adopting these guidelines may possibly prevent an unnecessary further grow of earlier mentioned chronic multisystem illnesses and work-related health problems.
Call to recognize electrohypersensitivity.
In line with the above we urge the immediate recognition of electrohypersensitivity as a functional impairment by all nations of the world. It is according to the United Nations Human Rights Commission Resolution on Disabilities[12], ratified by many nations. Also the recent European Parliament Resolution on EMF "Calls on Member States to follow the example of Sweden and to recognize persons that suffer from electro hypersensitivity as being disabled so as to grant them adequate protection as well as equal opportunities"[13].
Need for funds to advance science on EMF-disorders.
Furthermore, we call on nations to expedite the allocation of research funds to fundamentally advance scientific knowledge regarding various EMF-related disorders, identify relevant mechanisms, multilevel pathways and biological markers, with particular attention to functional impairments and chronic multisystem illnesses that are often misdiagnosed. Long-term health oriented research is necessary in these fields, both for extremely low frequencies related to types of electricity, as for radio frequencies related to types of wireless communication.
Research in full continuum of EMF spectrum.
We recognize the European Parliament EMF Resolution, enacted on April 2, 2009, which stated: "whereas it is necessary to continue investigations into intermediate and very low frequencies so that conclusions can be drawn as to their effects on health, this resolution proposes that the EU's indoor air quality policy should encompass the study of 'wireless' domestic appliances, which [..] have been widely adopted in recent years in public places and in the home, with the result that citizens are being continuously exposed to microwave emissions[14]." It means that for instance apart from studies on very low frequencies of domestic electric appliances and compact fluorescent bulbs, also studies are needed on intermediate frequencies ('dirty electricity'), radio frequencies from radio transmission, and on 'wireless' microwaves of mobile phones, DECT landline telephones, Wi-Fi Internet, BlueTooth and smart meters.
Dissemination of information, research and precautionary measures.
In addition, we seek to disseminate credible public health information and research of international significance, including to recommend precautionary measures and to advocate that all nations adopt biologically-based EMF human exposure guidelines based on empirical life sciences, to enable policy makers, researchers and practitioners to be effective. We aim to protect and improve health among children and the unborn, those who have functional impairments, including electrohypersensitivity, and the general population.
[1] The World Health Organization International EMF Project[2] EUROSTAT Statistics in Focus 63/2009[3] The European Academy for Environmental Medicine International Appeal from Würzburg[4] European Parliament resolution on health concerns associated with electromagnetic fields[5] Appeals for EMF Precaution[6] Don Maisch – The Procrustean Approach[7] EC-directive on protecting workers from health risks related to exposure to EMFs at work[8] Benevento Resolution[9] [10] The BioInitiative Report[11] Special Issue of Pathophysiology[12] United Nations Human Rights Commission[13] European Parliament resolution on health concerns associated with electromagnetic fields[14]


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Welcome to the forum, and looks like a fantastic adventure you are planning. Similar to another one that was posted in these pages recently. This Great Ride Forward is a ride report and is not the right thread for your query, but you could do a lot worse than having a read through this thread, where similar questions are being asked. Then maybe post specific questions. You could start another thread titled something like "Transiting China by motorcycle", and create something easier to find with enduring value for others with similar plans.
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Smart cities have been viewed by sceptics as a futuristic concept with little evidence to suggest their coming to reality. However, smart cities, whether built from the ground up or the top down are coming. Therefore, while town planners and OEMs are addressing challenges in terms of liability, insurance, connectivity and hardware, smart cities and the Internets of Things that will make them tick have attracted the gaze of another group of stakeholders: the IT and storage infrastructure industry.
Gartner has predicted that 1.6 billion 'things' will be connected to the larger smart city infrastructure by the end of this year. Ever increasing numbers of towns and cities are implementing smart transport networks. They are allowing connected cars on their streets, while bins with trash monitoring sensors are no longer an alien concept. Processor giant Intel is talking about a future where everything is smart and connected. With the backing of key industry stakeholders all of these connected objects, right down to the bin, are creating, storing, accessing and reacting to their environment, creating data at an incredible pace. There is no doubt that South African cities would benefit from pervasive high-speed connectivity, which is the catalyst of and foundation for the development of a smart city if it is coupled with innovative thinking, planning, leadership and investment.
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Every inch of the smart city is about speed and understanding. Dealing with the tremendous volume and velocity of the data produced in real-time by every process from changing traffic lights to domestic smart meters is one issue – and a major undertaking. However, the concept of smart city is not just that everything is connected and churning out data. It has to be smart – a living, breathing entity that gathers and acts on intelligence and insight as part of an ongoing cycle. Therefore, this data not only needs to be stored, but it needs to be accessed, organised and used. Real-time data analytics and asset-intelligence solutions will have their day with the age of smart cities. It is crucial that the data produced is used to identify trends and anomalies in the everyday workings of the smart city to stimulate the innovation of new solutions that improve the smart citizens' experience.
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Late last December 2016, a young woman had been arrested on a number of charges–driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance and with defective equipment, and marijuana possession. She posted bond from jail and was released the same day. What's unusual is what she did next.
As a part of the Collinsville Police Department's weekly series, "Monday Morning Mugshots," her mugshot had been posted on their Facebook page. The following day, this comment, seeming from her Facebook account, was made under the photo:
"This is so messed up, every single one of those charges are going to be dropped. Those dirty, lazy (cops) have nothing better to do then [sic] charge ME with a joint roach even though if I lived in a different state because I have epilepsy, I wouldn't of [sic] gotten in trouble."
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Emojli, which debuted for iPhone and iPad on the App Store Friday, forces users to construct their conversations and usernames exclusively from emoji.
Founders Matt Gray and Tom Scott co-star on a comedic tech show called The Technical Difficulties, so they're no strangers to the humorous side of technology. The pair acknowledged that Emojli sounds crazy in a promotional video released in June.
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The University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research and the Iowa Centers for Enterprise have announced seven winners of the 2012 Grow Iowa Values Funds (GIVF) Development Funds Proposal Competition.
The competition, with $100,000 in total prizes, was open to tenants of the BioVentures Center (BVC) and Technology Innovation Center (TIC) on the UI Research Park.
Among the winners:
- ASL Analytical, a developer of noninvasive monitoring technology, was awarded $20,000 to develop a bioreactive monitor to lower production costs for drug candidates and reduce the time to market.
- Exemplar Genetics, dedicated to improving therapies for a variety of genetic diseases by using animal models of human disease, was awarded $20,000 to develop a new independent feeding system with commercial applications.
- CQM Systems, a provider of electrochemical water treatment technology that eliminates the need for water treatment chemicals, was awarded $15,000 for project development.
- Tansna Therapeutics, Inc., a drug discovery and development company, was awarded $15,000 for project development.
- Bio:Neos, Inc., a developer of bioinformatics software tools technologies, was awarded $10,000 for project development.
- Innomatrix, LLC, a specialized transportation/vehicle software company, was awarded $10,000 for project development.
- KemPharm, Inc., a pharmaceutical discovery and development company, was awarded $10,000 for project development.
The winners were recognized April 26 at the UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center's annual awards program on campus.
The program is funded by Iowa Economic Development appropriations to the Board of Regents under the Grow Iowa Values Fund (GIVF) and has been critical to the University of Iowa's success in commercializing intellectual property. In the last five years, 19 start-up companies have emerged from UI faculty research programs. GIVF investments have enabled technologies to move from research to commercialized products and services. This recent round of competitive funding was focused on enabling the high technology and life sciences companies residing in the UI Research Park to further develop their business models and continue to grow.


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The success of the soap opera, My Husband's Lover on GMA may have triggered the existence of a documentary film entitled Out and Proud – but regardless of the issue, this show is definitely a most-awaited one. Many would debate that materials of this kind is against their moral beliefs but if they only open their eyes and be real in this place called earth, they will see clearly that it's time to recognize the third sex. Here's the preview of the show:
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We are all different but despite of that simple truth, people can co-exist with each other in a very harmonious way. Gays are noted to add excitement and fun to a group but it's not enough to just laugh with them. They need to live with their own rights, be protected just like any other man or woman and be accepted to a community as they are. Out and Proud is definitely a good educational medium for the society to learn about this exceptional gender! GMA is so brave to initiate this.


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According the Guy Laroche's Marcel Marongiu's show notes, a passion for Science fiction is what drove this Spring 2014 collection. But what really makes this collection appealing is the mixture of textures and, and styles used throughout the collection. Marongiu seems to have this super feminine girl, mixed with a Sports Jock be the theme for his collection. A style, which I really admire, has been a lot throughout Fashion Week, including the memorable lace dress, paired with a blue hoodie, worn over the dress at Rebecca Taylor. But Marongiu does his a little different.
Using more slouchy silhouettes and more long and flowing skirts, Marongiu really gives the looks a more Sporty feel to feminine elements. Marongiu also mixes up the styles, while pairing a hoodie over a feminine and flowing skirt. Unlike Rebecca Taylor, Marongiu doesn't lace, rather uses many different more Scientific inspired textures. My favorite though: the grey Flapper inspired ruffled gowns.
Pictured: Jac Jagaciak, Vika Falieva, Zlata Mangafic, Alana Zimmer, Alla Kostromichova, Marie Pioversion, and Marcel Marongiu
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Vietnamese Restaurants in Plano Texas
Vietnam is celebrated inside Asia for its exceptional cooking. Vietnamese sustenance has Asian impact, yet it has impact from the French too. The blend of both French and Asian makes for a few stunning dishes.
Vietnamese nourishment is acclaimed for utilizing a ton of new vegetables in there dishes. A few dishes are altogether vegan keeping with the Buddhist veggie lover custom. Notwithstanding vegetables they are known to utilize a few kinds of herbs and flavors including lemon grass, lime, and kaffire lime leaves. Fish sauce just as soy sauce is likewise generally utilized in Vietnamese cooking.
In Plano there are two fundamental cafés that work in Vietnamese food Pho Que Huong and Zander's home. Pho Que Huong is a little chain that as of now has ten areas around the Dallas territory. Zander's home as of late moved to the Dallas zone in 2006 from New York City.
Pho Que Huong is found West of 75 on Legacy. Pho Que Huong is a basic café that would help a great many people to remember a customary bistro. It has around twenty tables situated between the entryway and the counter. With easygoing Asian style the seating is agreeable and welcoming.
Zander's House is situated on the west side of 75 only north of Park street. Zander's home is in a bigger foundation that has enormous open seating. Zander's likewise sports a huge bar for the individual searching for a spot to snatch party time after work.
Both Pho Que Huong and Zander's home offer a wide menu of customary Vietnamese food. Both offer choices of Soups, Vermicelli, Vietnamese BBQ, just as Noodle Plates. I observed the staff to be very well disposed at the two areas. Pho Que Huong will in general be somewhat less expensive than Zander's home when looking at lunch menus. Pho Que Huong doesn't have a lunch menu, their menu is served throughout the day. Zander's home will in general go around 15 dollars a plate for supper. Pho Que Huong will in general go around 6 dollars a plate. Get More Knowledge about Best Vietnamese Restaurant
I making the most of Zander's home air more than Pho Que Huong, I found that Pho Que Huong would in general have a more intense dinning territory than Zander's. In any case, the extent that the sustenance is concerned, I found the lunch menu at Zanders to come up short on that of Pho Que Huong. On the off chance that you searching for a brisk basic spot to snatch a dinner, at that point Pho Que Huong is most likely the spot for you. Nonetheless, in the event that you are searching for something somewhat progressively upscale, or need to appreciate a mixed refreshment with your supper, Zander's is the spot for you.…


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2 days trekking starts from $ 185 | $ 92 per day
all incl. Sleeping train + 2 days trekking + homestay + cooking with locals + meals & more..
Daily departure at +/- 8 PM by evening sleeper train from Hanoi only small groups 6-8 pax
We know our stuff over the years and we don't mince our words.
Going by sleeping train to Lao Cai Sapa in a relaxed way with your own soft sleeper berth in cabin of 4 pax. Travel in a relax way going by luxury sleeper train to Sapa!
Designed with great variety, these trekking experience are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, non-touristic trekking and local cultures.
Are you ready for the "Real Sapa Experience"?
Real Sapa Experience 4D/3N - Time Schedule - 2 days trekking & homestay in Sapa
|Time Schedule
|Day 1
|Depart by sleeper train (soft sleeper berth)
|Day 2
|Real Sapa Experience - trekking - homestay
|Day 3
|Real Sapa Experience - trekking
|Depart by sleeper train (soft sleeper berth)
|Day 4
|Arrive Hanoi
Check other tour & transportation options for Sapa click here
After a pretty comfortable drive by train from Hanoi we arrive in the early morning in Sapa. Such a colorful town thanks to the H'mong and Dzao people from the local hill tribes who head into the town's market every day to trade their produce. The region as also known as "the Tonkinese Alps", Sapa is just a lovely hill station town in Northern Vietnam near the Chinese border.
Enjoy a very warm welcome from our local (Hmong or Red Dzao) tour guide who will guide you through this stunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you're sure to fall in love with! Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate this richly cultural northern territory.
You'll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village, trek 2 days and overnight with the local Hmong minority in an traditional homestay, enjoy cooking with locals & lovely 30 min herbal foot massage.
We hope you are ready for our unique non-touristic trekking.
This is a trip you'll remember for the rest of your life...
With this trip, we have built our reputation!
As special privilege for our clients Friends Travel Vietnam has his own private Lounge waiting area at our Office in Hanoi, just for your convenience to relax or to get refreshed.
Free services: Breakfast service, drinks, shower service, internet, computer & print service, lounge coaches/beds, secure lugage storage room, Hanoi City map...
Extra Services: Laundry service.
Please note that we try at all time to give an accurate illustration of the proposed itinerary for your Real Sapa Experience. This is our strength to be open and honest and to be clear in information to our clients with our reputation during the time we operate, you are traveling to most popular touristic destination in Vietnam.
Friends Travel Vietnam spend a lot of time in writing our trip notes, this as our intentions are not to create over expectation of your trip, and giving you a clear view what to expect on a trip like this as also what to prepare and to take with you.
That's why we would like to share joining a trip like this with clear directions and details to give you all a great ones in a time life experience, just to caught a glimpse of breathtaking Sapa and a real local life experience in 2 days.
You booked the overnight sleeper train journey from Hanoi to Sapa town our guide will guide you to the train station into your cabin, on arrival in Lao Cai (Sapa) our driver is waiting you for your +/- 1 hour drive to Sapa town on your return we will drive you from Sapa town to Lao Cai train station, upon your arrival in Hanoi you will be required finding on your own the way to our office as this is quite easy to do by foot or by taxi.
For a cozy & relaxed way of travelling many trains operated on the same route going to Sapa and return is one of the most popular choices of passengers with this luxurious train carrier when it comes to traveling to Sapa.
Not only do we offer normal 4-berth cabins but also VIP 2-berth cabins for couple or friends who value more privacy and space, is not only fully-equipped with modern and comfort facilities but also positively reviewed by our customers thanks to excellent service and professional staff.
All cabins are wooden paneled, equipped with air-conditional and soft linens and basic necessities like individual reading light with the aim of making your stay the most enjoyable. The presence of large window allows passengers to be immersed in breathtaking view of the outside landscape if travelling on the day. Though restaurant carriage is not available. Each carriage also includes one toilet at the end
Train Schedule
SP1: Depart Hanoi – Lao Cai: (21:40 - 05:45) # SP2: Depart Lao Cai - Hanoi (20:35 - 4:45)
SP3: Depart Hanoi – Lao Cai: (22:00 - 06:30) # SP4: Depart Lao Cai - Hanoi (21:05 - 5:30)
Important: The bunk berths are pretty comfortable, but if you're over 6 foot (1.83cm) you won't be able to fully stretch out, if you are over 6 foot or (1.85cm) you might pull your legs a bit, however the ride is comfortable but it can be noisy of the train track is a bit bumpy ride.
1. Our basic trips include one night or more in simple homestay accommodation with local family, and there a few ways to better understand a country and its people. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-gender dormitory style if this is not your cup of tea we will advise you to book the hotel option.
2. This trip includes a moderate level of hiking in the hills and mountains during this trip, ranging from 6 to 8+ hours. Although this hiking is possible for most travellers, a good level of fitness will help increase your enjoyment of this experience.
3. Weather conditions might affect the level of hiking into challenging to difficult level tracking. We strictly advice to be prepared for the weather conditions with the right gear, our tracks can be on muddy roads where it might be slippery where some situations the track can be classified as dangerous.
4. In very bad weather conditions as, thunderstorms, storm or typhoons we cancel a part or the whole tour, with heavy rain or rain fall we might delay the trip and adjust the road depending on the weather forecast.
5. Pregnant women will be not advice to join this trip, people with heart diseases or heart problems or weak fit level are not advice to join this trip.
6. Please note many of our Adventures tours operate with a minimum of 1 person, so there may be instances where you are the only person on the trip.
7. The group size for our Real Sapa Experience is limited to 6-8 persons who join in the tour, to create an unique experience. For group tours booking we might run higher number of attendants as an private group tour booking.
8. This experience is a 'join in' group departure, which means for some portions of this trip, such as at the homestay, you may join-in with other travellers who have booked on a different style of trip, or through other companies Friends Travel Vietnam work with.
If you booked a complete private tour with private homestay this will not applicable.
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
Cancellation notice must be send to us via email. Refunds will be processed in between 48 hours or directly at our office during openings hours.
When cancellation decision are made by teh local authority on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions or other safety matters. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy on the non joined services following your itinerary. Refunds will be processed directly at our office during openings hours.
This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research.
The information given in your itinerary may be slightly different on the day of your departure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Itinerary & Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans, we always handover before your departure our latest updated itinerary. If you have any queries, please contact us directly we are here to help you!
While we operate successful different options for our "Real Sapa Experience" trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather to timetables and transport routes or other reasons could force us to make changes to this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing.
This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time.
Please also note that visa requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of Friends Travel Vietnam.
To secure your booking, you have to settle your down-payment with us. The balance due is payable upon your arrival in Hanoi at Friends Travel Vietnam office at 62 Hang Buom street, on the day before your scheduled departure. It's possible to settle by cash or credit card (settle by card there might be an applicable transaction fee).
Be aware that our prices are not inclusive of transfer fees levied by your bank and oversea bank - please ask your bank to transfer the sum prior deduction or any shortfall.
The booking is only confirmed when full payment is completed on at least a day before your departure or if agreed others by email. We reserve the right to release part or full booking if the full payment is not completed as deadline. Payment in Vietnam Dong is to be made equivalent to the amount in United States Dollars at the official exchange rate of the VietcomBank at the time of your booking.
We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field.
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- Lào Cai
- tt. Sa Pa
- Linh Hồ
- Lao Chải
- Tả Ván
- Giàng Tả Chải - Tả Van
- Lào Cai
- Hà Noi
The information below on your itinerary and details are intended to assist you as you consider your travel options for Vietnam with Friends Travel Vietnam. In addition to the detailed itinerary each tour has been supported with some useful information to provide you with an overview of your accommodation & meals, all things as money, passports, visas, vaccinations, insurance, clothing, tipping culture,personal equipment & much more to help you with your travel preparations to have the best experiences for your planned trip.
As part of our free services program for the Real Sapa Experiences, we offer a free trekking gear for good prepared trekking & experiences:
day backpack(s), disposable rain ponchos, goody bag.
DAY 1 # Hanoi - Sapa
Tonight we are departing from Hanoi, by overnight sleeper train. You will have a Meet & greet at 62 Hang Buom Street before 6:30PM for instructions about your Sapa trekking. We will pick you up at our discussed meeting point for your train departure, our guide will guide you to the train station all the way to your cabin, you will be required to be on time at the meeting point.
It's possible to leave & store your luggage not needed for your Sapa trekking at our office and before your departure. You can use our lounge area to refresh yourself. You will receive from us a train ticket or voucher for Hanoi to Sapa and return.
The sleeper train throughout Vietnam are quite comfortable and an experience on its own. We booked standard a berth in 4-berth cabin, each of you will have your own sleeper berth. All bedding is provided. The sleeper train is air-conditioned and has Western style toilets your luggage can be stored under the berth. Though restaurant carriage is not available, food and drinks are not available for purchase . Each carriage also includes one toilet at the end.
Our guide will pick you up from meeting point and will guide you to the train station all the way to your train cabin.
|Meet & Greet tour instructions
|Meeting Point Train departure
|Where: Friends Travel Vietnam Office
|Where: see printable intructions
|62 Hang Buom Street, Hanoi Vietnam
|8 or 8:30PM present to exchange vouchers
|Time: before 6:30PM
|Train Departing Time: Between 9:40 or 10PM
DAY 2 # Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai (B,L,D)
Route 1st Day trekking: Lai Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai, unique route less-non touristic on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks, 17KM+/-
Are you ready for the "Real Sapa Experience"! After arriving at Lao Cai train station in the early morning around 6 AM, our driver is waiting you a signboard with your name on it and will pick you up from Lao Cai train station for a +/- 1 hour drive to Sapa town by join in bus.
On arrival at our hotel you'll be offered a refreshing shower and enjoy breakfast on the top floor with stunning views of Sapa town and the Muong Hoa valley. Our local Hmong or Red Dzao tour guide is waiting you, who will guide you through this stunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you're sure to fall in love with!
Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate this richly cultural northern territory. You'll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village where we trek on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks on a less-non touristic unique. Traditional meals with a local family. Cook & prepare the food with the family on the traditional way, enjoy 30 min foot massage.
Overnight at our local homestay with the family the accommodation for the evening is clean, basic bedding and mosquito nets are provided, western toilet & shower, just a great place to be. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-gender dormitory style and there a few ways to better understand a country and its people.
Note: Your local guide will meet you at Sapa Eden Hotel. Be ready as your tour starts at +/- 7:30 AM.
DAY 3 # Lao Chai - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa (B,L,D)
Route 2nd Day trekking: Lao Chai - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa, unique route non touristic on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks, 12KM+/-
On day 3, after a traditional breakfast we leave the homestay and continue our trek to visit the minorities in Giang Ta Chai village. We pass bamboo forest and stunning scenery and a lovely waterfall along our route. The terrain can be steep at times and slightly challenging.
However, passengers with a moderate fitness level should be fine. Our journey leads us along the small paths edging the rice fields, across the Muong Hoa River and lunch will be on the way at a fantastic spot. We'll head back after our second amazing trekking in the afternoon where we enjoy our lunch before slowly heading back to Sapa town, we arrive around +/-4PM.
You have free time to discover Sapa town on your own if you like, shower service available and dinner will offered around 6PM at our hotel. Your train is departing between 9-10 PM our driver will pick you up from our hotel, it's +/- 1 hour drive to Lao Cai station, please ask our staff on this day of arrival what time dinner will be served and what time your departure is to Lao Cai station for your depart to Hanoi. Please note to present at the registration desk to exchange your train voucher into train ticket.
|Meeting Point Train departure
|Where: see printable intructions
|6:30 or 7PM present for departure
|Traon Departing Time: Between 9-10PM
Arriving back at Hanoi, arrival times are early, between 4:45 and 5:30 AM, it might be possible to stay at the appointed recommendations till 6 AM. You will be required to find your way back to our office yourself, pick up service not included. Our office is open at 6 AM, where a lovely breakfast, coffee and a refreshing shower is waiting you.
It's possible to get a direct connection for tours to Halong Bay the departure times are around +/-7:30AM & 8 AM.
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Meals 3xB, 2xL, 2xD, Trekking tour, 2 days, Local Homestay, Train tickets (2 ways softsleeper), English speaking Minority guide, Vietnamese Cuisine, Cooking with locals, 30 min foot masage, Trekking shoes & gear, All transfer, All entree fees, and more... All indicated in our itinerary
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities (optional), Personal expenses
The following experiences suggestions for the packing list are based on our and feedback from our past travellers. Our packing list should be used as a guide only and is not intended to be a complete packing list. Any other items that you wish to pack are at your own discretion; Most travellers carry their luggage in a day backpack, though an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would be fine if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are NOT convenient to.
Bagpack: You will also need a daypack/bag to carry water and a camera etc and personal stuff.
Walking or Hiking: Comfortable walking shoes with good grip/profile, Sandals/flip-flops (for evening), Hiking poles/walking sticks, Trekking socks
Sightseeing: Binoculars, Camera equipment, Film or memory cards, Spare batteries/charger, Dust proof camera bag
Personal items: Toiletries, Rubber flip-flops for showers, Small sewing kit & safety pins
Winter or Extreme Weather: Thermal underwear or base layers, Beanie/woolly hat/balaclava, Gloves / Hand warmers
Wet Weather:Raincoat, Small Umbrella, Waterproof bags for rain protection while walking, waterproof & windproof jacket, Waterproof trousers
Personal Health: First aid kit, Personal medication/prescriptions, Prescription glasses, Contact lenses and solution High protection sunscreen (25+), Lip balm/lip salve, Hat/wide brim hat, Sunglasses, Insect repellent, Antihistamine/insect bite cream, Antibacterial gel/wipes, Travel sickness tablets, Travel vaccination certificates, After-sun moisturizer, Anti-malaria pills (if recommended by doctor), Aspirin and/or paracetamol, Dehydration powder (salts & glucose), Anti-diarrhea pills (consult your doctor for more detailed advice)
Luggage: On the vast majority of our trips you are expected to carry your own luggage also during the trekking.
Packing Tips:
- Remember to bring a plastic bag for dirty clothes.
This is at your discretion and we must stress that tips do not form part of the wages of your guide, porter or trek crew, although with the influx of tourism and also different nationalities in tipping cultures, tip is increasingly becoming expected in one way as an incentive, therefore we would like to be a light in the dark after getting many questions about this.
Thankfully, Vietnamese people are as a rule incredibly cheerful and friendly and nothing ever seems too much trouble for them. Your guide and trek crew will be no exception and as a tip is the accepted form of saying 'thank you' if you have received good service, a tip at the end of your trek will be greatly and genuinely appreciated. However giving a tip might be struggle also, as in the Vietnamese culture you might see that the person you would like to refuses this, as showing there form of respect not to be greed, where you should resist that it will be accepted and giving it gentle or putting it in someone's pocket en then walk away and ignore it what just happened, a nice challenge!
The following amounts are per person, suggestions are based on local considerations and feedback for a 2 days & 1 night trek from our past travellers, for tipping your guide, porter or trek crew: 50.000VND to 100.000VND per person similar to 2,50$ to 5$USD
What to know about the ethnic minorities
Increase of tourism, created growing number of tourists who visit the ethnic minorities and evolving trend of commerce in the areas where the ethnic resident live, but also gives an opportunity for very poor inhabitants to earn money. Residents in these areas very quickly grasped the elements of a simple business. They offer their handmade accessories, clothing, bags etc. helping hand with trekking all-in return to earn a bit to support their families, something we need to accept and respect. By buying some local handmade souviniers you are really supporting the local minorities.
Rules to follow in a village of ethnic minorities
During your travel and trekking in mountain areas you will meet people from ethnic minorities in their villages. It is recommended to follow these rules of behavior:
1. Do not use drugs – use or sale of drugs is illegal in Vietnam
2. Do not touch the sacred objects
3. Dress appropriately (long pants preferable, dresses…)
4. Do not drink alcohol in the village and do not be noisy (you can drink the rice wine in their presence)
5. It is not recommended to kiss in public in the village
6. Be careful when taking pictures (especially the elderly and children, ask for permission and then show the photo)
7. Enter into their home only when you are invited (you can also bring a small gift – eg. fruit and balloons for children)
8. Do not give money and sweets to small children (it is better to give some small items, toys…)
9. You can purchase a handmade object for their hospitality
10. If you got the helped hand during your trekking as support during the day, purchase a handmade object for their help, what might cause that more locals who joined that day also would like that you will buy something from them. Good luck and keep in mind that every dime spend is really going to support the local minorities families.
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The Eyes Say It All
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Those are amazing eyes! They just never look real to me. They remind me of the plastic eyes on a toy.
This is an adorable shot and I really love owls so you know I like this one. I have never had much luck photographing them and would so love to get a shot like this one day. I agree, the eyes say it all and it is the perfect image for Sweet Shot Tuesday.
Caption: Oh no! It's the crazy camera lady again!
Wow, stunning picture!
It's as though they can look right through you. Gorgeous capture.
What a great capture of that guy!!
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What a wonderful capture!
What a great shot. Beautiful owl.
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February 28, 2018 – Southfield, MI – Colliers International is pleased to announce the sale of the 19,000 square foot former Haberman Fabrics building, located at 905 South Main Street in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan.
Robert Badgero, Senior Vice President, and Steven Badgero, Vice President of Colliers International represented the seller, Sam Haberman, while Peter E. Kepic, Principal, and Peter J. Kepic, Senior Vice President, represented the buyers, David and Jennifer Dilley (9 Zero 5, LLC) in the sale. Construction will begin immediately on 905 South Main Street, allowing Bright Ideas Furniture to relocate 1 half mile south from their original retail space at 220 South Main Street.
The new owners, represented again by the Badgeros and Kepics, have leased 3,575 square feet of the new space to their soon-to-be tenant, Orange Theory Fitness (Woodward Fitness, LLC). Bright Ideas Furniture will occupy the remaining available square footage in the building.
The Dilleys' original 20,000 square foot retail space at 220 South Main Street is now being marketed by Robert and Steven Badgero and is available for lease. They hope to further develop this space, depending on the attracted clients, by adding 2 floors and expanding to 33,000 square feet to better suit the future tenant.
About Colliers International Group Inc.
Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI; TSX: CIG) is an industry leading global real estate services company with more than 16,000 skilled professionals operating in 66 countries. With an enterprising culture and significant employee ownership, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide. Services include strategic advice and execution for property sales, leasing and finance; global corporate solutions; property, facility and project management; workplace solutions; appraisal, valuation and tax consulting; customized research; and thought leadership consulting.
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In particular, the Brick Lane (metro Liverpool Street) and Carnaby Street of London are recommended to anyone who wants to explore Second Hand shops in London without certain desires, because there are a huge number of shops are lined up in that specific area. Those who enjoy flea markets, which can Saturdays to Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill open for shopping and spend Sunday at the Aldgate East Market Brick Lane, everyone else can Secondhand in London with the following secret and not so secret tips. So enjoy the post and let us know if you like it.
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10 Best and Affordable Vintage Shops in London 2015
Shop #1 : Beyond Retro
Beyond Retro has an incredibly large selection of clothes and accessories from every decade, including correct and unique collector's items that can be appraised on the lovingly designed website. Less than 25 € one example of dresses not get away with it, but it is in the choice not to over-priced commodity that somehow comes from the 80s, but real show stopper, the little black dress for sweeping gown. Men may let off steam as well and who has a soft spot for bags, can strike here at competitive prices. Secondhand in London does not get better than this. 110-112 Cheshire Street Bethnal Green
Shop #2 : Shikasuki
Deals are available for normal retail prices, but here you can see the great designer vintage clothes (Ossie Clarke seems to be a favorite of the store) buy, but one must then also have some savings. The selection is great, the store decorated very stylish and the staff courteous and helpful. 67 Gloucester Avenue Primrose Hill, London
Shop #3 : The girl cannot help it
20s style pin-up accessories, the American lifestyle of Hollywood era is celebrated in this store, so who is rockabilly or Flappergirl, more than likely find it and be happy, especially here. Alfies Antique Market, 13-25 Church Street St John's Wood, London
Shop #4 : Vintage Cafe
The very neighborly Café specializes not only to homemade treats from the environment, but you can leave secondhand clothes, share and buy as you want. The selection is not as large as one would expect from the regular Shops Second Hand, but for the atmosphere alone is worth the Reinschnuppern. 88 Mount Road Highbury Grove, London.
Shop #5 : Music and Video Exchange
Who still has its old VCR at home, which is here twice looking for, the MVE offers old film finds and a never-ending list of DVDs, CDs and records. The inclined plate collector should appear as early as possible in the store, to make his bargain, he would simply looking into the blue, can search the whole day by the partial prohibited inexpensive disks and CDs. And adventurous can buy a goodie bag with singles for a paltry € 1. The staff is well informed and the store well stocked what more could you want? Oh, and you need patience, because as you can imagine, the place is popular. 95 Berwick St London W1F 0QG.
Shop #6 : My Back Pages – Bookshop
So, as you would imagine the old bookstores, My Back Pages is obstructed meters high with books that are organized in broad categories, but otherwise have a lot of freedom to the wild Search. Does not the shop has in stock, will gladly ordered, alongside classics there are a large number of obscure finds that also like to extend the Browse one hour. 8-10 Station Road, Balham,
Shop #7 : Berty and Gerty
If you are familiar with brands, may make his bargain here, too, the pieces are each other partially sometimes seem a little expensive. For this, the store has a huge selection of all sorts of decades and invites you to rummage. 69 The West Yard Camden, London
Shop #8 : Absolute Vintage
For the clothes alone is not worth the visit, but buyers are in agreement that the choice of footwear is the main reason arrange to Absolute Vintage. All shapes, colors and models are available here, at prices that are acceptable and some dirt cheap.
Shop #9 : One of a kind
The owner knows his stuff and the service is very good, second hand prices of Humana However, one should not expect, for the partial classic designer pieces you have already pay for. 259 Portobello Road, Notting Hill.
Shop #10 : Butler & Wilson
Butler & Wilson is more suitable for those looking for accessories, jewelry and handbags, who are looking for something special, is happy here, especially large, shiny jewelry in unusual designs. 189-191 Fulham Road Chelsea.
See Also :
- 7 Things to Know before you Move to London
- 26 Facts that Make London More interesting 2015
- 7 Reasons why Bees Marquee Hire in London 2015
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Wales wing Harry Robinson is focused on Blues' season
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Wales wing Harry Robinson says he wants to establish himself at Cardiff Blues this season before thinking about more appearances for his country.
Robinson, 19, burst on the international scene with a try on his Wales debut in June.
His perfomance drew high praise but for now Robinson will focus on the Blues.
"There's a long line of great wingers ahead of me so I've just got to concentrate on the Blues' season first of all," he said.
"I'm just going to take it bit-by-bit.
"The autumn internationals are coming up but I'm not focused on that at the moment.
"I'm just training hard for Cardiff Blues and putting the work in and hopefully getting a few games for them at the start of the season."
The Cardiff-born youngster, who has also been backed for success by former Wales wing Shane Williams, made eight appearances for his hometown team and scored two tries in what proved a disappointing season for the club.
The Blues' Pro12 play-off challenge failed and they were thumped 34-3 in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup by defending champions Leinster.
Twelve players left at the end of the season, including Wales internationals Gethin Jenkins and scrum-half Richie Rees, although wing Alex Cuthbert did commit his future to the region in May.
But despite those setbacks, Robinson believes new director of rugby Phil Jones, who succeeded Dai Young, is the right man to lead the club back to better times.
"He's a great guy," said Robinson, who will play with the Blues at the Arms Park next season following the club's move back from the Cardiff City Stadium.
"He's a really good people person and he's a great coach as well.
"Even when we're out doing the fitness sessions he's out on the pitch spurring us on.
"He's brought a new ethos to the environment.
"We've set goals and we know what we want to do and how we're going to do it," added Robinson.
"He's been a breath of fresh air coming in."


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Cardiff City release Ben Turner and Kenwyne Jones in clearout
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Cardiff City have released defender Ben Turner and striker Kenwyne Jones.
The duo join goalkeeper Joe Lewis, forward Etien Velikonja and midfielder Filip Kiss in departing the Bluebirds, along with four under-21 players.
Turner, 28, joined the Bluebirds in August 2011 and scored a last minute equaliser in the 2012 League Cup Final against Liverpool at Wembley.
He played 31 games for Cardiff in the Premier League in 2013-14 and made 121 appearances for the club in total.
Trinidad and Tobago international Jones joined the Bluebirds in a swap deal involving Peter Odemwinge in January 2014.
However, Jones was allowed out on loan this season and said at the time he had been offered 'no deal' to stay at Cardiff City Stadium.
In January he joined Al Jazira in the United Arab Emirates on loan until the end of the season.
Lewis, 28, joined on a free transfer from Peterborough United in 2012 but made only five senior appearances and had loan spells with Blackpool and Fulham.
Slovenia international striker Velikonja joined Cardiff on a four-year deal in July 2012 but failed to score in five first team games for the Bluebirds
Slovakian Kiss joined Cardiff on loan from SK Slovan Bratislava in July 2011 before the deal was made permanent 12 months later.
The 25-year-old spent two loan spells at Ross County and also spent a season on loan with Norwegian side.
Cardiff have also released Jazzi Barnum-Bobb, Abdi Noor, Tyler Roche and Curtis Watkins from their developmental side.
However, extensions have been offered to Luke O'Reilly, Elijah Phipps, Jamie Veale, Macauley Southam, David Tutonda, Ashley Baker, Dylan Rees, Tom James, Robbie Patten, Tommy O'Sullivan and Theo Wharton.
Jamie Bird, Rhys Abbruzzese, Lloyd Humphries and Rollin Menayese have all been offered their first professional contracts.


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Nathaniel Hartman
Nathaniel Hartman (°1988, Cleveland, United States) creates media artworks and installations. By using an ever-growing archive of found documents and scientific data to create autonomous artworks, Hartman creates intense personal moments by means of rules and omissions, acceptance and refusal, luring the viewer round and round incircles. Hartman recieved both his MFA and his B.M fromThe Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Hewas a 2012 Rhizome Commission Finalist and in 2011 was commissioned to produce Spherae for the Illuminations exhibition in Seattle. His work has been shown in galleries nationwide. Nathaniel currently lives and works in Columbus.


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A growing thread on the Android issue tracker is home to more and more reports of in-vehicle Bluetooth problems with the Nexus 5, 6, 5X, and 6P. The N5 and N6 allegedly only became affected when their Marshmallow updates rolled out, while the 5X and 6P, which run Marshmallow out of the box, have allegedly had problems from day one. Notably, the Bluetooth issue being cited supposedly was not present in the "M" developer preview releases for the Nexus 5 or 6, suggesting something changed recently to cause it.
The rather irksome bug manifests most commonly as follows. When attempting to dial out to a phone number when your phone is connected to your car via Bluetooth, the call will fail and the car's radio will resume playing whatever audio was on previously. Meanwhile, your phone will continue the call on the device, and though it will successfully connect, no audio can be heard by either party. Basically, it sounds like the phone audio Bluetooth connection is failing and the phone is then not properly reverting to device audio, though the fact that it is failing in the first place is obviously the larger problem. Incoming calls generally are reported to work, though some in the thread are claiming these are broken as well. Regardless, the safety benefits of the hands-free systems in vehicles are obviously compromised in such a situation.
Some posters are also reporting additional issues like random Bluetooth connection drops after a few minutes or problems properly loading contact names for given numbers. It's difficult to say if any of this is related or if they are completely different bugs with Bluetooth on Marshmallow, or if they are vehicle-specific. As to the culprit for the dial-out audio problem, Android 6.0 seems to be the common denominator here, and Google has assigned the bug with a "small" priority level. It's unclear just how widespread the issue is, but basically every major make of vehicle is represented on the issue tracker thread at this point.
We've reached out to Google for comment, and will update if we hear anything worthwhile back.
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Take a step back in time and find true Aloha.
Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, established in 1969, is an award-winning, Maui Landmark.
Charley's is a reflection of the culture of Maui, the essence of its foods, and the warm spirit of entertainment and Aloha.
We welcome you to a favorite community gathering place and celebrated destination spot.
Charley's is located in Paia, Maui, Hawaii; a former sugar-plantation town that serves as the crossroads to the North Shore of Maui. Known for its large waves and ideal conditions for surfing, windsurfing and kite-boarding, the North Shore of Maui is a water playground. The North Shore is also known for its rainforests, waterfalls and hiking.
Paia maintains its small-town, old Hawaii charm, and is now a bustling destination with restaurants, bars, shopping, coffee and gelato.
At Charley's you never know who might be sitting next to you. It's long been a favorite hang-out for surfers, adventurers, writers, hippies, rock stars, artists, business leaders, celebrities, and all types, looking to get away and find the ultimate in Maui hospitality.
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Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real - Live at Charley's
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Corey McCormick, bass
For Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, 2011 was a year packed with over 200 high-energy, spirited performances, including such mega-musical events as Farm Aid, Bridge School Benefit, Stagecoach, and Country Throwdown, the chance to spread their unique brand of gritty rock and roll to millions of people via the greatest of the late night shows, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and the adoption of the name Realers by their growing base of supporters.
But 2011 was also the year, through blood, sweat and trying times, that Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real - which also includes drummer Anthony LoGerfo, percussionist Tato Melgar and bassist Corey McCormick - made good on that promise to keep it real, and to make their way out of the shadow of a famous father and into the hearts and souls of music fans nationwide the way that they wanted to… on their own downhome rock and roll merits.
During the summer of 2011 Nelson, 22 years old at the time, found himself in the most intense writing jag of his early career. His journey spanned three soul-searching summer months during an intense 15-week tour. The result, the band's second full-length album, Wasted.


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Illness and unsettling dreams about the spiritual world made Victor Mutandagai fearful about the future until he realised that nothing could separate him from God's love.
"I frequently had visions of heaven, hell, spiritual beings and the Armageddon [end-times battle]," Victor shares.
"I felt like the Devil was after my life because I got cancer and a bone cyst in my jaw-bone. I used to experience spiritual attacks from the time I was 13 years old."
Victor grew up in a strong Christian family in Zimbabwe. While he knew much about God, Victor knew he did not have a personal relationship with God.
"I felt an inner emptiness and inadequacy in my spirit," Victor explains.
"I was reluctant to approach God [for salvation and forgiveness] because I felt unworthy. I felt like I had to attain a few things for my status and self-esteem before thinking my salvation could be permanent."
After surviving four operations for the cancer and cyst, Victor confidently says God was watching over his life.
"I asked myself 'why is the Devil so interested in extinguishing my life? That would mean I have a divine purpose which he fears!" he recalls thinking.
Another struggle in Victor's life was peer pressure and the temptation of alcohol and smoking.
"I met a couple of friends who were into partying, alcohol and the so-called teen fun. Though I hated alcohol with a passion, I would feel a bit out of place abstaining when I was among peers who drank, consequently I ended up sipping on a couple of drinks, but I never got drunk."
The big difference in Victor's life came when he noticed how his neighbour had a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. This convinced Victor that he too wanted to make Jesus his personal Lord and Saviour.
With the help of his neighbour Victor prayed and asking Jesus to take control of his life. He recalls he had an immediate powerful experience of God.
A few weeks later Victor recalls having a vision of Jesus' return to earth at the end times which seemed so real.
"From that day I began preaching to people in my neighbourhood (telling them about Jesus' return)"
Some trusted in Jesus. I then joined the local evangelism team.
"I thank the Lord God for His Word which says, 'the days of our ignorance are forgiven but now the Lord commands all men to repent [turn away from their wrongdoing]'."
His experiences with dreams about the spiritual world, illness and temptations helped Victor to see the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
"My experiences have made me realise that God loves us no matter what state we are in," he says.
"The Bible says that while we were yet sinners Jesus reconciled (reunited) us unto God."
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we are in"With the understanding that his salvation is secure because of what Jesus did on the cross, Victor adds that he has a joy in his life that endures through hard times.
"Suffering is now bread to me for my focus is upon Christ and I know suffering will only shape my character (see Romans 5:3-4). Also, because of the power of the Holy Spirit over my life, I don't fear any spiritual attack because I know God will never allow me to be tried above my capacity (to endure)."
Victor says he lost some friends when he decided to follow Jesus rather than be pressured into doing things that he knows God disapproves of. However he soon had new friends who helped strengthen him and encourage him spiritually.
"This proves that if a man is in Christ he is a new creature, the old is past and the new has come. I was once weak in spirit but now I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (see Philippians 4:13)," he says.
To others, Victor has a strong passion to share the good news of assured salvation for those who trust in Jesus Christ.
"May His divine provision for all you need, spiritually and physically, be experienced in your lives," he concludes.
"The truth of the matter is without God in your life you are dead (in your sins), with Christ you are raised with Him through His resurrection.
"The Lord is calling you today, answer while you still have time."•


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