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John Mark Hicks has recently written an excellent blog post on the way we read the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John). You can read the post here. The post explains why we need to read the Gospels as an invitation to participation with Jesus in this kingdom life he calls us to follow him in. That, according to Hicks, is different from reading the Gospels for the singular functional evidentiary purpose so that they serve no other purpose than to present the essential facts of Jesus life as a defense of the Christian faith.
The difference between the two ways of reading the Gospels are enormous. When we read the gospels solely for the "functional evidentiary purpose" it allows us to see Jesus as a Savior we believe in but not one we necessary follow. Thus, even though Jesus loved his enemies even to the point of death on the cross, this is not a necessary virtue we must learn to emulate. On the other hand, when we read the Gospels as an "invitation to participation", Jesus becomes a Savior we not only learn to believe in but also one we learn to follow in the way we live our life. Therefore, since Jesus did love his enemies even to the point of death on the cross, as hard as it might be, this is a virtue that we must learn to live our lives by.
As an example, the Gospel of Mark helps clarify the reason for reading as an invitation to participation. In Mark, Jesus' public ministry begins with his pronouncement of the inbreaking kingdom of God with a call to "Repent and believe the good news" followed shortly with Jesus' invitation "follow me" (Mk 1.15, 17). And as Hicks points out in a comment, this way of reading the Gospel is missional hermeneutics…reading the Gospels to become participants with Jesus in the life he is living.
This is also the reason why contemporary Christianity must recover the submissive practice of baptism whereby those being baptized understand that first and foremost, they are dying with Jesus Christ in baptism and being raised into the resurrected life of Jesus Christ (Rom 6.3-4). That means that those being baptized are having their old life crucified with Christ (cf. Gal 2.20). This view of death to the old self and resurrection to the new self in Christ is the reason why Paul insists upon the Christian also living as a participant in this new life…offering ourselves as "an instrument of righteousness" (Rom 6.13). This is why baptism cannot and must not be viewed simply as a symbol of or as means of accepting the gift of salvation so that we can be assured of having our ticket to heaven.
The Gospels call us to become participants in the new story with Jesus in the life he is living. This is not a self-working of salvation for we only become participants in this salvation story by the work of God in Christ through the power of the Spirit. Yet it is a call to become participants in salvation…participants in a new life, a new mission. In the larger Evangelical world, a common phrase is to speak of "receiving Jesus into our hearts." Maybe instead of trying to primarily receive Jesus in our lives, we should first try to give ourselves to Jesus' life.


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Hi everyone, it's great to meet you!
My name is Ian and I'm one of the new developers here on the P.A.M.E.L.A. team. I am so honored to be a part of the team and consider myself lucky to be working on this amazing project with such talented individuals.
Mainly I work closely with Christian (who you may have already met in Dev Blog 2) in programming/developing a lot of our systems for the game. Currently I am working on a number of things including the character controller, the item/inventory system, object detection, and even some visual effect systems.
Enough about me though, how about we get to the good stuff!
Alright, so this week I'll be talking a bit about the process we went through to create our custom character controller. Before I begin, please be aware that all the content shown (including the character model and animations) are in development. For this post, we'll be focusing more on the camera's movement in 3D space, rather than it's associated visuals and animations.
Below I will cover some of our initial goals for the character controller, the challenges we encountered, and the final outcomes we achieved. So let's "jump" right in.
Why make a custom controller?
So you might be wondering "why even make a custom character controller?" Well that's a great question.
Although there are a number of implementations out there for character controllers (especially for Unity), you might find that none of them seem to "fit" with your game's style. Depending on the game you're making and it's mechanics, you may want to prioritize a character controller that re-enforces the right kind of physics and movement you've envisioned. Keep in mind that your character (and furthermore it's camera) is a window into the world you are trying to create, so you need to make sure that something as simple as moving around a scene is interesting and keeps players' attention.
Anyway, we decided to create our own character controller because we couldn't find a good solution to the kind of movement we wanted to achieve. If you're thinking of doing the same, I would recommend you set aside some time to think about what kind of movement you want first, and how it will affect game play.
Establishing goals and studying movement
Before I started programming, I sat down with the team to brain storm some ideas about how we wanted the character to move, feel, and resolve obstacle conflicts.
For character movement, we decided that we wanted the input to be quite responsive, yet still have a fair amount of ramping up / down between varying locomotion states. In other words, we wanted movement from a full stop up to a full sprint to be relatively seamless while reducing jumps between different speeds.
For obstacle resolution, we wanted the character controller to take into account small gaps, ledges, ramps, and moving platforms so that movement would feel natural over different types of terrain.
Thanks to Christian, I already had a number of great forward and strafing animations I could use as reference. These animations, combined with our brain storming ideas, gave me a great base to start developing the system.
Below is a simplified graph of how we wanted the speed progression to work. As the character starts moving forward, the speed changes from a walking state into a running state as the character continues in the same direction (seen in the blue line). When the direction changes, speed is slightly reduced and altered accordingly. As well, the character can start sprinting at any time between the walking and running transitions, causing the character to ramp up to a sprinting speed.
Overcoming Challenges
For our character motor we decided to use Unity's Character Controller component in combination with some custom physics scripting. One thing to keep in mind when working with physics is that each functionality you add can affect the rest of your movement. There would be times when I would think I had solved small ledge detection issues, only to find that the fix had caused some rather comical "I must go, my people need me" kind of jumping. Suffice to say, small ledges were my nemesis for quite some time.
With that in mind I eventually created a small developer test scene to make sure I was maintaining functionality as I progressed. With the combination of this test scene and some fun physics coding we were able to get functionality for small ledge detection, wall detection, ramp sliding, jumping, terminal velocity falling, and full locomotion tied together in one neat little motor script.
Finally, a lot of development went into transitioning between walking, running, and sprinting. We liked having the slow ramp up from a stopped position to a walking speed as it allowed us to execute fine motor actions such as zeroing in on items and peeking around walls, but we found for more exploratory movement we wanted to move faster without having to initiate a full sprint. As well, foot sliding is always a challenge, so solving that with properly timed speed was also a priority.
With a bit of work, we eventually came up with a pretty cool timing system for transitioning between these states that feels fairly natural and accounts for a loss in speed when changing directions.
It's ALIVE!
As you can see in the video below, we have a pretty wide range of movement that allows for some interesting locomotion within the scene. The smoothing momentum combined with some minor camera bob really adds to the immersion.
Overall, I'm really happy with the results so far. But as always, development is an ever evolving thing, so we'll be working more on the controller to make it feel even better.
If you are developing your own character controller, I hope this post has given you a bit of a "step" in the right direction. And if not, I hope you found our process interesting, if not entertaining.
Thank you for joining me this week, and make sure you tune in next Friday for Alayna's post where she will be talking all about creating concepts and designing in…
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After an impressive 2017, where he made his name with hypnotic electronica of 'Calling', Ukiyo is back with the laid back jam 'Something Like This'.
The 21-year-old Australian multi-instrumentalist and producer Ukiyo (Timothy Arnott) brought in FEELDS (James Seymour) for his soul-blessed vocals for the track after playing on the same bill on a show in Melbourne, and together they have created a groove of beautifully infectious electronica.
Something Like This is taken from Ukiyo's upcoming 'Fantasy EP' is due out in the Spring.


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|Zeus Vronti
|Anthro shiny Luxray
|20 (Immortal)
|8 ft 1 (Varies)
|422 lbs (Varies)
|Fur/Skin/Scale Colour
|Black and yellow
|Hair Colour
|Eye Colour
|Normally Gold but it changes depending upon emotion. For example, if Zeus is angry his eye colour will turn red.
|The only thing that is really consistent about Zeus' clothing is his sandals. He never wears a shirt or anything to cover his torso. The only other piece of clothing that Zeus wears is a pair of shorts or a loincloth. He alternates between the two depending on his mood.
|Special Abilities
|Godly abilities (see F - List)
|Outstanding Features
|Being an anthro shiny Luxray and being a God at that.
|Calm, somewhat arrogant, intelligent and quiet
|Zeus Vronti is a Poke-morph, specifically a shiny Luxray. His past is largely shrouded in a lot of mystery that he himself does not understand, nor does he actually know his proper name (the only name that he knows was the one given to him by his abductors). His abductors, who have remained largely anonymous to Zeus and his few friends have changed him immensely and altered him a lot, to the point that he was no longer the same person. He has no memory of anything before the age of 11, the only thing he remembers is his abductors and the experiments that were inflicted upon him. Zeus cannot remember his family, friends or anything about his true life... not even his name. Zeus only has the most vague of information to go on about his abductors, the fact that they wanted to turn him into a man made Poke-morph God. The reason for this is largely unclear but Zeus believes that they wished to use him in to conquer the world. They failed in using him as a weapon but they did succeed in changing him completely and in making Zeus into a God. The power he has also expands and grows as time goes on, meaning that Zeus is never likely to face a serious challenge from anybody. Unless of course he ever runs into a being of equal or greater power. Another interesting piece of trivia about Zeus is that he has quite a high sex drive. The reason for this is unknown but Zeus believes that is is likely that his abductors wanted him to 'make' more Gods like him with other Pokemon that Zeus can mate with. He also got a lot of 'unwanted' sexual fetishes too (listed below) although Zeus disagrees with this, as he does not tend to value any life but for his few friends and allies. The changes might have been good for Zeus, but not for those who he considers his enemies, or anyone for that matter. Because of the experiments and becoming a God he became much more detached towards others and he has an extreme lack of remorse for his actions. He is cruel and evil towards those who he sets his sights on, he loves to secure dominance and control over others. If you are unlucky enough to have him as a foe... just run, because he will make you feel pain and terror before the end. Despite this sheer lack of remorse Zeus is not inherently evil, he is more Neutral than anything else. Just do not run into him when he is Horny, angry or bored. You may likely be injured in the process of the Godly shiny Luxray trying to entertain himself using you, or worse. Zeus is a lot less careful with his enemies or people he does not know whilst in this mood. However with his friends he is somewhat careful and cautious. Zeus has used his abilities and powers against others before and it usually means instant victory for the shiny Luxray, he has yet to experience defeat and he is a little bit of a perfectionist. If you are lucky enough to earn his trust Zeus can be the greatest of allies and friends. He will defend you to the bitter end and will fight all of your battles for you. Because lets face it... nobody is going to beat a God...
|- Peace and quiet - Solitude - Bacon - 'Enjoying' himself - Sandals - Perfecting anything - Sports - Friends and allies
|- Salad - People he does not know - Not being able to 'Enjoy' himself - Being told to get a bath - Loud noise - Arrogant people
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Round two of the RugRacers series was held in Ware, Herts last weekend. In the 13.5 Blinky class, Zak Finlay picked up right where he left off last round taking FTQ to place his XRAY on Pole just ahead of Tony Broads Xray, third place would be taken by Darren Lee for Schumacher, Both Leg's would be taken by Zak with Tony second and Billy Fletcher of Awesomatix in thirrd after moving up from his fifth placed start.
GT12's young star Owen Smith of Mardave went 1 better than last time to set an improved FTQ in all rounds to line up pole ahead of Matthew Gammons and Michael Hull both of Schumacher, Owen would streak away for the overall win with Chris Wilkinson of Mardave taking second from fourth & Matthew Gammons in third.
Tamiya Trucks has now been converted to a championship of Which Andrew Carter was the fastest to take FTQ, his truck running pretty much out the box with just Optional Bearings, Prop shaft & shocks all sitting under the beautifully presented Tamiya Truck Shell, He would take a lights to flag win comfortably ahead of Damien Pinder-George in second and John Painter in third place.


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Rickshaw-puller from Meerut sets his giant 'jugaad' on a roll and how!
Seated atop his unique bicycle (12 feet long and 6 feet tall), Sher Mohammed Khan is out canvassing for the Samajwadi Party (SP).lucknow Updated: Mar 01, 2017 16:59 IST
Sher Mohammed Khan, a rickshaw-puller in his 50s from Meerut, is on a roll these days. Seated atop his unique bicycle (12 feet long and 6 feet tall), Khan is out canvassing for the Samajwadi Party (SP) and desperately wants to see chief minister Akhilesh Yadav win the Uttar Pradesh elections.
Khan's cycle 'yatra', covering Amroha, Rampur, Faizabad, Ayodhya, Lucknow and other neighbouring districts and around 15000km, is quite different from others as here he is not pedaling himself. He actually can't as the cycle he rides is too huge. It's his son Soni Khan on a bike who pulls the cycle through a rope, drawing hundreds of curious onlookers everywhere they go.
Khan's mission began in early 2016, when he decided to assemble a giant bi-cycle to canvass for the SP. But, assembling a cycle of this dimensions was not easy as parts were not available in the market. It was then that he decided to assemble one himself.
"I decided to assemble the giant cycle and started casting the parts, including the tyres, rims, spokes, chassis, handle -- everything," Khan told HT in the state capital on Sunday.
Of other parts, he said, making the tyres that also included the rim was toughest. It took him nearly 6 months to get the rims made, which, he said, was made by joining two different rims of a rickshaw. He used similar 'jugaad' for making the tyres. And there it was, ready for the ride just couple of months ahead of the UP polls. It cost him Rs 60,000.
He began his mission from Meerut, and covered almost all constituencies there. "I exhorted people to bring the SP back to power if they want to see their state developed," said Khan, who was on his way back to Meerut via Lucknow.
During his journey, he also met with an accident in Rampur that left his left leg injured. "My father took rest for almost a week and then begin with his journey again," Soni Khan said.
Soni said the feeling throughout the campaign was heartening as people extended warm welcome to them wherever they went. "People took selfies, videos, photos with us. I am really thankful for making us a celebrity," said Soni.
In 2011, Sher Khan, who is also a big fan of film actor Dharmendra, pedalled his rickshaw from Meerut to Mumbai to meet the actor during the shoot of Jat Yamla Pagla Diwana, which featured Dharmendra and his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. A delighted Dharmendra in fact gave him a small role in the movie as a return gesture.
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Huawei officials recently confirmed that they will soon start updating their flagship smartphones with Android Oreo. Company has already updates these devices with latest android – Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, Honor 9 and now few additions are there to the this list. Three more smartphones, Honor 8, Honor 7x and Honor 8 Pro are going to get the android Oreo very soon.
Honor's CEO, George Zao, during an interview confirmed the news and said that company is currently beta testing Android Oreo for two other flagships namely Honor 8 and Honor 8 Pro. He also hinted on getting android Oreo 8.0 for some other Honor smartphones as well. However, he did not disclosed the information about the names of these mobiles.
Zao also told that recently launched Honor 7x smartphone will soon be updated with Oreo. Honor 7x received great response in Indian market and first sale witness out of stock in few minutes. No timeline is announced by him that when these smartphones will get the update rolling. Yet, he confirmed that beta testing of Oreo on these smartphones is going on which means by early 2018 users will experience the benefits of android Oreo on their Honor 7x, Honor 8 and Pro.
Interestingly, company directly moved from EMUI 5 to EMUI 8.0 ditching both 6 and 7 versions. EMUI is customized user interface of Huawei which is sometimes called skin as well.
Huawei is trying the best to woo the customers by offering best support ever possible. Company is looking to capture more market share of Indian smartphone market. Honor 7x which is a mid-budget smartphone also confirmed to get the Oreo update is such step to take care of the users base. In the mean time, we will get to know the names of other Honor smartphones which might receive android update as hinted by Company CEO.


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Oak trees in your home garden may suddenly die if experiencing oak tree root rot. The fungal infections Armillaria root rot and phymatotrich root rot lead to the decay of your trees' root systems, leaving them incapable of absorbing water and nutrients. Fortunately, through careful maintenance and planning, you can avoid damage to your landscape and enjoy thriving, vigorous oaks.
Preventive Care
Vigorous oak trees are more likely to avoid or have the strength to fight off fungal infections than weakened or stressed trees. Grow oak trees in locations that offer full sunlight to partial shade, advises the Clemson University Extension. Oaks generally prefer moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged soil as fungi thrive and germinate in areas that remain wet for extended durations.
Fungal Infections
Oak trees are susceptible to root rot caused by fungal infections. Fungi responsible for these infections are Armillaria that result in armillaria root rot, also called shoestring root rot. Another fungus is Phymatotrichopsis ominvorum, causing phymatotrich root rot, also called cotton root or Texas root rot. Treatment is essential as Armillaria fungi can inhabit soil for decades if left untreated, according to the University of California IPM Online.
Signs and Symptoms
Armillaria root rot causes yellow or brown leaves, leaf drop or stunted growth. Unfortunately, root rot can take hold of unseen plant parts like root systems and your oak may suddenly die without having exhibited any external symptoms. To verify that armillaria root rot is the problem, peel back a piece of bark to locate a white fungus or black-hued stringy fungal strands referred to as "shoestrings." For phymatotrich root rot look for wilted or dried brown leaves that do not fall from the branch in addition to taproots that are decaying or covered with a mold-like tan fungal growth.
Tolerant Varieties
Certain oak varieties, though not immune, are more tolerant or resistant to root rots. Plant these varieties when possible to avoid infection. For armillaria root rot, tolerant oak varieties include, but are not limited to, holly oaks (Quercus ilex) and valley oaks (Quercus lobata), notes the Washington State University Cooperative Extension. For phymatotrichum root rot, live oak is the only resistant variety, according to the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.
For mildly infected oak trees with armillaria root rot, remove soil from rotted areas and allow it to thoroughly dry out. Remove and destroy infected plant parts and allow the roots to remain exposed through summer until soil must be replaced for winter cold protection. If your tree is only mildly infected with phymatotrichum root rot, cut back half of the top growth of the tree and keep the soil moist for approximately a month in an attempt to recover the tree's health, suggests the Oklahoma State University extension.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Rein Xeeds new album is entitled Majestic and that title fits perfectly. The previous material by Rein Xeed honestly didn't do much for me; it felt a little too indulgent. The vocals were unbearably high and the songs seemed to focus more on speedy solos without a hooky melody to keep you interested in the song.
Majestic is Grand Epic Metal at its finest. There are melodies that flow and soar like eagles, with the superb guitar playing to accent the compositions. Tommy Johansson has crafted a well thought out release of metal gems. His pallet of musical colors is wide and expansive with an emphasis on broad swaths of rich vibrant tones and soothing nuances of fabulous subtlety.
Simple hooky chorus are not what you'll find here, but arrangements that build on each other. The atmosphere is truly one of adventure amongst green mountains and rushing waters. With guitars that are distinctive but not used as a sledgehammer. The elements of melody brought to the forefront. The solos don't fall into a 'heard this before' but are used to paint the tapestry of musical genius.
Clearly Rein Xeed with this their fourth release has stumbled upon or rather has crafted a sound that delivers the image they've crafted for themselves. Using stories to communicate to their audience suits this release just fine. According to the band bio "Big bombastic music with big lyrics with stories and legends that has been told for centuries with a heavenly hope." I'd agree with that summation. My favourite song here is Never Lie, a wondrous composition with swirling elements of melody with the driving backbone of guitar and drums. The epic chorus's and large production sound drive this amazing album.
The keyboard used is part of those subtle nuances that don't over dominate or dictate how the songs are structured, but rather are used to fill in those background elements which add to the richness of the album. The rhythm section is stunning with solid drumming and bass playing with superior sound.
Perhaps the thing that stood out to me is that Johansson has controlled his vocal performance. Clearly he sings in the upper register but this time he doesn't scrape the stratosphere as in the bonus track from 2007s The Light, When Will I Know I'm Free.
Majestic is melodic, epic, heavy power metal, with soaring vocals that complete a very mature album. This doesn't sound like a band trying to be something that they're not, or sound like a band trying to 'find' their sound. Rein Xeed have found their style, sound, calling and here's to future music they'll make.
Fans of 7Days, The Sacrificed should find this release appealing. It delivers on a grand scale musically; time will tell if Majestic will catch on in the metal community. However from where I sit there can be no mistake that Rein Xeed have offered up a very compelling album of classically influenced power metal that is the real thing. Here's to Liljegren Records and hoping to hear more releases from them! Miss it at your own risk.
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Self-development courses will help students or professionals to achieve your personal or professional goals and achievements adding more dimensions in job or business.
How are you setting up your goals if you are trying to achieve a milestone in your future life? The goal could be your fitness, diet, financial, education, skill development, better job placement, better family life or better social life.
You may be an entrepreneurs who are always trying to prioritize her to do list but in the distracted world it is very hard to put priority on one thing over another. Business owners sometimes think themselves that they are suffering from attention deficit disorder. Thus, most people chose the easy road for accomplishing something than putting pure focus, time and energy to do the most important and urgent work.
Personal development is about bringing growth today for tomorrow. We need to develop some skills, qualities, traits you need to develop for taking responsibility, developing passion, getting stronger, resilient, better personal and professional achievements.
We need to develop strengths positively to bring the impact to become stronger and resilient through continuous learning every day to become better for tomorrow.
It is important to have a concrete development plan which needs to be followed for optimal output.
As Will Smith says, I know who I am, I know what I believe, that's all I know.
There is no easy way, no matter how talented you are unless you develop and learn new skills, and have the belief to get better every day your existing skills will be obsolete in a matter of time.
You need to like and love what you do not only from your head but also from your heart. You can produce master piece when your heart, brain and hands are working in an alignment.
You need to take attainable action steps to achieve goals. We can help you to attain your goal and bring success in your life.
You need to remember, great leadership starts with self-leadership.
You can learn through your course below
Self-Reflection – understanding your strengths and weaknesses, your behaviour, your personality, your beliefs and attitudes, looking at your present situation, self-discovery phase which is very empowering.
Goal-Setup- You can learn how to set up your goals for 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. Where you are now and what you need to develop to achieve your goal in the predetermined time frame from your current situation. We will look into your personal and professional goals side by side so they are in all alignment. You need to have a holistic view to see the expected result in the due course.
Researching & Analysing – We will be going through your hard skills, soft skill, all personal and professional experiences, all your achievements, drawbacks, relationships, what motives you, what put you back from taking action. This is very broad stage.
Decision-making – After through research and analysis, we will be bring to the surface what kind of person you are, how you make decisions in various situations. This stage will be showing you what your traits, skills, knowledge is and how to map them for effective decision making process.
Taking Action– Once you know how and what decisions to be made, you need to set action step by step through taking new classes, participation with similar mindset people. You need to learn new skills for your development. You need to be specific and realistic with your commitment. The over commitment can drain your energy and progress which could lead to the unmotivated situation. Therefore, your action must be achievable and realistic from your situation. Do not compare with others, as every one's ability and social situation is different from others.
Resource Availability analysis – Listing down what steps to be taken and what are the resources you have available. The resource could be money, time to complete, where to get support from may be friends, your manager, engaging coach.
Deadline – Once you have all resources available, you need to make a specific deadline to complete which will enforce you to meet the commitment. Having a deadline and looking into that each day, will mentally enough you every day to stay focus and committed to finish the deadline.
Execution – No matter what you decide and plan for, as long as you do not execute what you learn, you are least likely to be impactful. Once you learn, just execute. Get help from mentors, experts, peers and family members for effective execution and outcome.
Revising and tracking your work regularly how are you going, to make sure you are not detached from the predetermined route. Make adjustments along the way to stay motivated. These are critically important.
As a rule of thumb, you should spend at least 5% of your yearly earnings in your personal/professional development.
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My work hangs precariously on the singular idea of collapse – a situation experienced as a lone or collective action. Using still and moving image, performance and sculpture, I am interested in the movement and behaviour of animate and inanimate objects – my work observing fragility and the environmental shift in human nature.
Image capture, moving narratives and fluid forms are fundamental to our relationship and appreciation of the Earth. In the pursuit of data what is lost becomes a gap in recognition – my research suggests this interstice has the potential to become an interval of insight, experience and imagination, that extends a geomorphic thinking of place as past action and future motion set in the here-and-now.
My research draws parallels across Arts and Geography fieldwork methods; and contributes to a wider discussion on instability and environmental change, using experiential fieldwork methods to monitor erratic performances in the landscape. Against the pervasive anthropocentric view, this research investigates how the natural environment with all its fragments is itself an act – a mobility of material already activated. This work adds to current debate involving the recording and documentation of performance and live event in the arts, exploring slow capture in an age of acceleration at the intersection between visual arts practice and physical geography, to investigate image-making as a form of material transformation and transportation.
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FIELDWORK Q&A – May 2015
How is fieldwork part of your practice?
Fieldwork is my practice. I have an unfixed idea of what fieldwork is – it is multi-dimensional, has many roles in my practice, and is a variable framework within which I make work. My fieldwork involves research, performance, survey, mapping, charting, documentation, and more – it is an itinerant mode of working that is experiential, experimental, changeable and ephemeral. For me, fieldwork is as much a working methodology as it is an art form… and everything in-between.
How would you describe your fieldwork activity?
My art deals with an exploration of the Earth's surface – unfixed topographical features and fluent spatial dynamics, envisioned as the activated spaces of landscape to be surveyed and mapped. Travelling between object and situation, expeditions form a framework for my itinerant practice of fieldwork. I have developed an evolving framework for exploring different geographical environments and situations, using artist-led expeditions to encounter and enter landscapes. Through performance surveys, I look at the underlying structures of landscape – I am interested in the form of the earth, how I negotiate the idea of form, and how I navigate place.
How are you currently sharing your fieldwork?
I work mainly in still and moving image, and the intermedia between sculpture and performance through my practice of fieldwork. Documents are made into a range of publications including maps, books and folios – these are distributed through exhibitions, presentations and other events. My recent fieldwork project Guide74 uses an expedition format to take an audience on a metaphysical journey to the Alpine regions of France, through a series of performance lectures involving spoken word, books, maps, objects, and photographic documents.
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Epic battles in dungeons waiting for you! Teaming up with friends and take the challenge!
Continuation of the famous hit, "shadow boxing" with 40 million installations worldwide.
Shadow Fight 2 – a furious mixture of RPG and fighting game. You're fighting not only in the best traditions of fighting games, and dress your character, buy weapons, raise the parameters and learn new abilities and punches. The epic dance of deadly weapons, you fight with many opponents. World seized the demons – the soul of the past warriors and their bosses. A huge arsenal of weapons, a lot of strokes and techniques to help you combat evil, and close the Gate of Shadows. Beat feet, hands, but divide and destroy, punching way to victory.
– Immerse yourself in dynamic battles with realistic animations using a unique technology.
– Beat the enemies with a simple and intuitive controls, designed specifically for touch screens.
– Equip your warrior with swords, nunchaku, nails, chains and a variety of other weapons, wear and improve armor, helmets, magical amulets, etc.
– Travel through 6 provinces to defeat the evil, and close the Gate of Shadows.
Shadow Fight 2. Prepare for battle!


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Luxury style
- November 16, 2015
Fashion meets a greatly re-fashioned car – the new white Missuro has arrived.
You wouldn't expect the rich and famous to dress poorly or with mass production clothes. So a man of the world would strive for a car he can't find at every turn of the street. Thus, LARTE Design has been introducing the new white Missuro in the Barviha Luxury Village, a renowned shopping mile near Moscow, Russia. Here you can find exclusive fashion labels from around the world, such as Armani, or buy exclusive cars from Ferrari or Bentley. The unique LARTE Missuro, which is based on the luxury SUV Infiniti QX80, naturally fits this surrounding and attracted attention by passers-by. Who would ever like to enter an off-the-shelf car again, when he can buy a unique designer vehicle like this? After a long day of shopping you wouldn't have any difficulties to find your car among all the other mass production vehicles on a crowded parking lot. Afterwards you would put your bags on the LARTE teak wood trunk mat, enjoy the wonderful passenger compartment and smile, as you know that this is a really rare and prestigious car.
The Missuro is pure motion. It is determined, dynamic and born to conquer. Feelings like these come to mind, when you have a look at this bold new styling package by LARTE Design for the Infiniti QX80. Restyled front and rear fascias, three-mode LED lighting and a new exhaust system make up the package. Up front, additional vents above the headlights are not merely aesthetic elements as they provide extra cooling for the engine compartment. Multifunction LED lighting under the headlights serves as daytime running lights, parking lights and turn indicators. If requested, LARTE Design can also offer a specially designed radiator grille to refine the photo car even further.
At the rear, the high performance exhaust system – optionally equipped with a driver-operated electronic sound control valve – is completed by polished stainless steel tips. Front and rear fascias are constructed from high quality composite materials. For a surcharge, hightech basalt fiber is used. The image is completed with 24-inch, three-piece modular wheels featuring forged centers. The SUV may also be equipped with a powerful braking system from Rotora, featuring 8-piston calipers, massive ventilated rotors high-performance pads and braided stainless steel brake hoses.
And of course you can get the LARTE Missuro in any other color – please also have a look at our dark blue show car, which is featured in our latest video clip:


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We SURVIVED! Our busiest week of the Spring if not the year was last week. We managed to get everyone to their events and only ate out one time as a family. I did eat out on Tuesday night but that was planned. My plan is to post some picture this week but we know how things go around here.
Kendall enjoyed her first "Battle of the Books" competition and even got a autographed book from her favorite author.
Zach was the catcher at his first baseball game of the season. Unfortunately, his team lost 10-9 so they only played one game in the tournament. Zach will be playing catcher all year!
Lily participated in the Lexington Youth Theaters "Happy Days" musical. We attended all three shows!
Matt and I both worked and managed to keep the house from falling down.
We had thought that tonight (Monday 26rh) would be the first night at home for everyone in several months but Matt was called in to work. So even with this week being much slower than last week. Everyone will not be home together until Friday night. No wonder I am tired.


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Security Cameras, IP Dome Cameras
Honeywell HD45IP
Honeywell HD45IP, 720p VFAI Lens Day/Night H.264 Fixed Indoor Minidome IP Camera, Camera tamper detection
Honeywell's equIP Series of IP-based products, the HD45IP is a 720p resolution, Day/Night fixed indoor minidome network camera engineered to provide extremely crisp images at minimal bandwidth. The HD45IP provides 720p resolution at full frame rate. Progressive scan technology and 2D edge enhancement provide outstanding clarity and definition. Digital Noise Reduction results in significant storage savings without sacrificing image quality in low light. The 1/4" progressive scan CMOS sensor offers the latest in digital video surveillance technology with accurate color rendition under a wide variety of lighting conditions. The HD45IP also supports the PSIA specification for interoperability between network video products.
The compact, one piece design provides fast and easy installation in any indoor application. The camera comes complete for surface mounting and an optional wall/pendant mount kit is available.
A 3D axis gimbal capable of 360º of pan, 180º of tilt and 360º of horizontal rotation simplifies mechanical camera adjustment. The Varifocal Auto Iris lens allows the field of view to be adjusted to suit the scene requirements, and an onboard analog output allows the installer to connect a local test monitor while adjusting the scene.
A powerful and intuitive web client allows fine tuning of the camera and the auto iris levels.
The HD45IP supports dual video streams and multiple compression formats with frame rates up to 30 frames per second (25 fps for PAL systems). The compression parameters for the two video streams are independently configurable. The primary stream is dedicated to H.264. The secondary stream can be configured for H.264 or MJPEG. A third analog stream can be utilized as a backup or for local viewing. It is also valuable when retrofitting onto an existing analog input DVR or encoder (full resolution not available).
With built-in low current Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), power is supplied to the camera using standard network cabling, eliminating the need for a separate power supply and associated wiring. In situations where PoE support is not available, the unit can also be powered directly from 24 V AC.
- Outstanding image quality, 720p (1280×720) resolution
- 30 fps (25 fps PAL) progressive scan
- Day/Night, 3.3-12 mm VFAI lens
- Camera tamper detection
- Video motion detection
- Selectable compression formats: H.264 or MJPEG
- PSIA support
- Dual digital video streams, independently configurable, H.264 and/or H.264/MJPEG
- Remote firmware updates
- Supports both dynamic and static IP address assignment
- Includes advanced IP locator software to make system setup easy
- Web server for remote setup of camera video and network parameters
- Choice of 24 V AC or PoE IEEE 802.3af power inputs
- Wall/pendant mount kit available
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Sean Penn, Scarlett Johansson and More Summer Celebrity Splits
ABC News reported
The summer fling: It's a rite of passage for many people and celebrities are no exception. (Jennifer Aniston has gotten the season sizzling early with her newly revealed beau, Justin Theroux.)
As the mercury rises and the days get longer, some stars are dumping the warm body that got them through the winter months in favor of a new model. Hollywood's latest reported split: Sean Penn and Scarlett Johansson, the unlikely couple who were all over each other until just recently.
10 June 2011
Sean Penn, Scarlett Johansson and More Summer Celebrity Splits (Celebrity news headlines)
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You know a lot about your customers — until, that is, they walk into your store. Be it email newsletters, website sign-ups and campaigns to Like you on Facebook, you've tried to connect with customers online — but you're not seeking to form this same kind of connection when they're physically at your establishment. And the few times you — and every other business — do, the best attempt so far is the business card in a fishbowl.
There has to be a better way.
The fact that tech is now all around us, and on us, has given way to new and untapped opportunities to connect with customers offline as well as online. The very diversity of existing CRM systems is astounding. We now have everything from Salesforce.com to Oracle, ZohoCRM to SugarCRM, Nimble to Insightly, and much more.
In just a few years, these systems have multiplied and advanced in ways that we could have never imagined. With these robust CRM systems tying the gaps between customer interactions through email, online search, social media, telephone and direct mail, businesses have been able to track clicks, responses, leads and deals. This is all great progress — until we step back and realize the same advancements haven't yet happened in physical business locations — at all.
The search has begun for ways to bring CRM solutions into physical business locations. Combine the amount of rich data found easily on social networks with the influx of customers staying connected through their mobile devices, and the solution may not be far off — and is certainly far less complex.
The Era of the Social Customer
The stunning amount of data available on public social networks, combined with the intense desire of consumers to share anything and everything they are doing leaves us with a huge opportunity.
A recent study by Vision Critical, From Social to Sale, answers exactly how much social is really impacting customer relationships, and subsequently, sales. They found that nearly 40% of social media users purchase after they share or "favorite" a product. On top of that, they discovered that Facebook is the social network that is most likely to drive customers to purchase. Combine company Fan Pages with News Feed ads and even mobile app ads, and it's easy to see that Facebook is providing a powerful experience for businesses and their potential customers. There are CRM systems being built to capture these social visitors and their actions in real-time.
While most of this is currently happening online, the same, if not more, is also happening offline. When was the last time you were in a store and didn't see a single person on their mobile device? Consumers are connected more than ever — updating Facebook, tweeting, checking in on Foursquare and posting pictures on Instagram. But this always-on connectivity has a flaw — consumers have capped data plans. Once they reach their limit, goodbye Facebook, adios Twitter, see you later Foursquare. Until, that is, they can connect to WiFi. With WiFi connectivity, not only are your customers connected while they are with you, but you also have the opportunity to allow them to engage with you.
Wireless makes it happen
WiFi connectivity frees technology so that consumers can be anywhere and do anything. The availability of WiFi continues to reduce the friction of connectivity and allows the devices to do what they were born to do. This, in turn, enables users to search, tweet, 'Like', and check-in without worrying about going over their data plan limit. Without a doubt, the more connected in-store customers are, the more likely they are to engage with your brand, and subsequently purchase.
The implications for WiFi and social connectivity are virtually endless as more and more companies are looking to truly engage with their in-store customers. By leveraging WiFi to encourage social interactions with a business, the business-to-customer relationship is improved immensely. Wireless connectivity has the potential to truly enhance the in-store experience, improve customer relationships and change the way we interact with each other. The only ingredients we need to make in-store CRM a reality is WiFi and socially connected customers. So where exactly is social CRM headed? Into the hands of every device holder.
Find out how SocialSign.in can turn your WiFi platform into a social CRM master.


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Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Game – forests, savannah and rivers
2017 Safari (10 Day / 9 Night)
Uganda boasts some of the best bird watching in Africa, with over 1000 different species, including the rare shoebill stork and the remarkable grey crowned crane. This ten day safari includes a thrilling visit with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, chimpanzee tracking in both Kibale National Park and Kyambura Gorge, multiple game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with its wide array of wildlife, including the famous tree climbing lions, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and an optional visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on the beautiful Lake Victoria.
Luxury accommodation, professional guides and custom made safari vehicles – this safari will be the trip of a lifetime. Please note – two gorilla trekking options are available with this itinerary based on availability. Please make your request at the time of booking.
Our Program
Day 1:
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you will be met by a Wild Frontiers representative and transferred to the Boma Guest Lodge (or similar) to overnight. Depending on your arrival time, a half day trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary may be arranged at an additional cost. This could also be arranged at the end of your safari if you prefer.
Other options include the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre in Entebbe, where there are a variety of visitor's programmes including behind the scenes 'work' with the animals. Ask when you book, if you are keen on this.
Entebbe is a small, quiet town located on the shores of Lake Victoria and is easy to explore on foot or local transport ie motorbikes known as "boda bodas" or local taxis. Visit local markets to buy clothes and crafts, curio shops for souvenirs, and the Botanical Gardens on Lake Victoria where you can walk among beautiful trees, watch monkeys moving through the canopy above, and spot many indigenous bird species. Entebbe has a wide variety of restaurants serving many different cuisines as well as several bars and clubs where you can sample the local beer, catch a game of football and chat with the local Ugandans, known for their open and friendly nature.
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Leaving from Entebbe, travel by speed boat or traditional motorized canoe to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary located on the beautiful Lake Victoria.
Officially opened in 1999, Ngamba Island was created to offer a permanent sanctuary to orphaned chimpanzees, which are victims of illegal trade and habitat destruction. Now home to more than 45 chimps, the island serves as a tourist destination for local and international travellers offering an opportunity to learn about the species and the importance of conserving their fragile forest habitat. Enjoy a guided tour of the sanctuary and a close up experience with the chimpanzees as they come to the boundary area for their morning or afternoon feeding. Cold drinks, tea and coffee are available at Ngamba and the island has a unique gift shop with a wide range of local crafts and sanctuary related t-shirts and products. Your visit and purchases directly support the project with proceeds going towards operating costs of the sanctuary, ensuring the well-being of the chimpanzees.
The Boma Guest House
The Boma is a small, family run guest house located in the suburbs of Entebbe. A converted residential home, The Boma offers quiet, relaxed accommodation and a peaceful atmosphere. Each en suite room is uniquely decorated, with many having their own veranda. Gourmet meals are prepared upon request and guests can enjoy the welcoming bar area any time of day as well as the guest house's large garden, private swimming pool and large patio boasting a beautiful views toward Lake Victoria.
Day 2:
Depart your lodge, for the short drive to the Entebbe domestic airport for your scheduled flight to Kihihi airstrip, part way between Bwindi/Queen Elizabeth National parks.
The flight takes just over an hour (depending on the plane used) and on arrival you will be met by a Wild Frontiers' representative and driven to Buhoma Lodge, located at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The drive to the lodge is through local villages and mountain roads – lovely scenery and very interesting en route!
Guests will have the opportunity for two days of gorilla tracking (pre-booking essential). Other activities that can be enjoyed in and around the park include forest walks, visits to a local school or orphanage or Batwa pygmy village, and curio shopping.
Bwindi National Park, located in south western Uganda on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, is considered the most diverse forest in Uganda. The area, one of the few large expanses of forest in East Africa, where lowland and mountain habitats meet, contains a dense ground cover of herbs, vines, and shrubs. Home to over 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, and 160 species of trees, Bwindi is one of the richest ecosystems in East Africa. The park contains almost one half of the world's population of the endangered Mountain Gorilla, making it an extremely valuable conservation site. Bwindi is also home to several endangered bird species with very limited ranges, and acts as an important catchment area for many rivers, supplying water for agriculture in the surrounding region.
Buhoma Lodge www.ugandaexclusivecamps.com
Situated on the slopes of the Forests of Bwindi, adjacent to the national park, this exclusive lodge offers uninterrupted views of the pristine rain forest canopy. The lodge has ten beautifully appointed and spacious cottages situated along the mountainside, each with its own private veranda. Large comfortable beds ensure a good night's rest following an exhilarating day of gorilla tracking. En suite bathrooms are spacious and equipped with flushing toilets and piping hot showers or baths.
Meals are wholesome and freshly prepared with a variety of international dishes and local specialties such as matoke and g-nut sauce. Unlimited hot beverages are available all day on a self-serve basis and are delivered to your cottage with early morning wake up calls upon request, allowing guests to watch the sun rise over the forest from their own private verandas. Lighting and heating throughout the lodge is solar powered and the lodge's inviting upper level lounge, bar and dining area, where guests can relax, dine and discuss the day's events, offers a cozy fireplaces providing warmth and comfort in the cool evenings.
Day 3:
Gorilla Tracking – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Following breakfast at the lodge, you will walk down to National Park Headquarters to meet your guides for the day and begin your gorilla tracking experience. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the mountain slopes*. The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, is abundantly rewarded with the lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare with only an estimated 850 remaining in the wild. This is an experience you won't easily forget!
*Some of the gorilla families are located in an area which you will need to travel to by vehicle, but don't worry – we will transport you there!
Following the trek, return to your accommodation and, if time allows, take a guided afternoon forest or community walk. Please note: tracking may be fairly strenuous with treks up to six hours or longer, at high altitudes, not uncommon. Also, mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. However viewing success rates are over 95%.
Please refer to our detailed information sheet for more detailed information on Gorilla Tracking requirements, conditions, and considerations.
Day 4:
Those with pre-purchased permits will depart for a second gorilla tracking experience following breakfast at the lodge. Depending upon individual itinerary schedules, guests not tracking gorillas may wish to enjoy other activities available in the area such as a forest walk, a visit to a local school/orphanage or Batwa pygmy village, and curio shopping.
Forest Walk (Optional)
Embark on a walk through tropical rainforest with experienced wildlife guides. Enjoy scenic views, the sights and sounds of the rain forest, ample opportunities for bird watching and glimpses of the many monkey species living in the park as they move through the forest canopy.
Village Community Walk (Optional)
Enjoy a community walk through the local villages surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Optional activities include visits to a traditional home, local orphanage or school, banana brewing demonstrations and even meeting traditional medicinal healers. This three to four hour walk is easily tailored to your individual schedule and interests.
Batwa Pygmies Community Visit (Optional)
This is a day activity and can be added into itineraries easily. You may visit the Batwa tribe, and see their traditional lifestyle in terms of living arrangements, day to day life, and also the opportunity to go on a "forest hunt".
Day 5:
This morning we depart Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and travel (2-3 hours) to Ishasha in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Time permitting, during our drive from Bwindi to Ishasha, we may visit a Community Project on the border of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here the local people allow you to enjoy some time in their homesteads, as well as see some of the crops and curios they produce, and visit the local elephant trench project – which stops elephants coming into the village and raiding crops.
Afternoon game drives will be enjoyed in the Ishasha area, looking for the huge herds of buffalo, elephant, Uganda kob and of course the famous tree-climbing lion typically found in the area.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Ishasha Wilderness Camp www.ugandaexclusivecamps.com
This exclusive tented camp offers the only luxury accommodation in the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park and is ideally located between Bwindi and the Mweya area of the park. The camp has ten luxurious safari tents, with each spacious en suite tent offering its own private dressing area, hot water "bush" shower and eco-friendly flush toilet. A central traditionally thatched dining and lounge area provides guests with a relaxing environment in which to enjoy sundowners, meals and after dinner chats around the fire.
Day 6:
Spend the day enjoying game drives in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park spreads over 1,978sq km in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley and is home to a wide variety of wildlife and many species of birds. With both a riverine and savannah habitat, the park includes the southern Ishasha area with the massive Maramagambo, one of the largest surviving natural forests in Uganda. The northern Mweya area, traversed by the equator and dominated by the scenery of crater lakes, is often occupied by large flocks of flamingos.
The Ishasha area is rich with wildlife including warthog, water buck, bush buck, leopard, Ugandan kob, elephants, countless bird species and even the rare giant forest hog. It's also known for its famous tree climbing lions sometimes found lying about in the branches of the large, native fig trees.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 7:
In the Mweya area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, also rich with wildlife, visitors will find vast numbers of Uganda's unique and strange Euphorbia, or "candelabra" tree. The many nearby crater lakes and mountain ranges provide a beautiful backdrop for your journey.
Boat Cruise – Kazinga Channel
Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may encounter herds of elephant, buffalos and antelopes, families of warthogs, large groups of hippos, and crocodiles basking on the shore. Kazinga's shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge
Located on a peninsula overlooking the Kazinga Channel on one side and the Rwenzori Mountains on the other, this well positioned lodge provides some of the best accommodation and service facilities in western Uganda. Amenities include a swimming pool, the Tembo bar and an elegant air-conditioned restaurant with global cuisine. Breakfast is served on the lodge's outdoor terrace with views of the Kazinga Channel below.
Day 8:
This morning we will travel to the Chamburu Gorge (Kyamaburu) to enjoy Chimpanzee trekking. After this activity, we travel back to the lodge and pack ready to depart to Kibale Forest.
Kibale Forest – is a 2-3 hour drive from QENP (north) on good roads. On a clear day you may get views of the Rwenzoris in the distance.
Two nights will be spent in the area to allow time for chimpanzee tracking in the forest, (permits must be pre purchased). You can also do a forest walk (guided) during your stay, or simply enjoy the area and perhaps visit the Bigodi Swamps, or the Vanilla Farm nearby. All meals included.
Kibale Forest
Kibale, 766 km2 is one of Uganda's enchanting forested parks. Here, you can hike in the park for hours observing the drama of life in a rain forest. The park contains pristine lowland tropical rain forest, montane forest, and mixed tropical deciduous forest. In addition to forest, you will also notice areas of grassland and of swamp. The forest is rich in wildlife. It is most noted for its primate population. Some of these are red-tailed monkey, diademed monkey, olive baboon, chimpanzee, black and white colobus. Some of the other mammals you might see are bushbuck, Harvey's red duiker, blue duiker, bush pig, and African civet. More difficult to spot are buffalo, waterbuck, hippo, warthog, and giant forest hog. Herds of elephant once travelled back and forth through the area. These elephants have become more and more rare, and now are seldom seen. The birdlike in the forest and grasslands of the forest is abundant. There are almost 300 species, which have been identified here. One particularly worth noting is the endemic to Kibale forest. There are 144 species of butterfly in the park and a diverse population of moths and other insects. A system of trails has been developed within the park, and tour guides are available to guide visitors.
Overnight at Primate Lodge:
Primate Lodge
Located in Kibale National Park, less than 500 meters from the start of the park's chimpanzee tracking, Primate Lodge offers eight comfortable and spacious en suite tents. Each tastefully decorated tent sits on a raised wooden deck and has its own private veranda looking into the forest, African style beds, large windows and hot and cold running water. The lodge's restaurant and bar with comfortable chairs, sofas and soft cushions and a fireplace for chilly evenings makes it a perfect place to dine and relax after the day's activities.
Day 9:
Chimpanzee Tracking
This activity will generally take place in the morning. You will either be driven or walk down to the Kibale Forest National Parks' headquarters to meet your guides for your morning's chimp tracking experience. The forest is alive with noise and you should be lucky enough to see the habituated chimps during your trek. Sometimes they move quickly through the forest, other days you may be lucky enough to catch them resting, interacting or eating near the forest floor.
Overnight at Primate Lodge.
Day 10:
Depart after an early breakfast for the drive back to Entebbe, stopping for curio shopping on the roadside and a quick photo stop at the Equator. Arriving back in Entebbe, late afternoon. Rest of the afternoon/evening is at leisure.
End of services.
Overnight optional. If staying in Entebbe, please request at time of booking safari. If departing Entebbe the same night, please note your vehicle returns to Entebbe late afternoon (approximately 16h00/17h00) so DO NOT book flights departing prior to 20h00 in order to allow time for security, check in and any delays.
If you plan to spend additional time in Uganda please feel free to speak with a Wild Frontiers representative at the time of booking or upon your return about the many activities available in Entebbe and throughout Uganda. You can explore Kampala, spend a night on Ngamba Island, or take a short trip to Jinja, the adventure centre of Uganda, offering grade 5 white-water rafting, quad biking and bungee jumping!
Departure Dates for 2017– Guaranteed minimum two guests
|2017 Scheduled Dates
27 January
17 February
10 March
14 April (discounted permits)
21 April (discounted permits)
26 May
16 June
05 July
16 July
28 July
04 August
25 August
08 September
15 September
06 October
10 November (discounted permits)
22 December
Ten Day Lodge Safari
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Gorillas / Chimps / Game
|1 May 2015 – 31 Dec 2017
|Per person sharing
|USD 4 395 including domestic air flight EBB-KIHIHI *
|Per person sharing GREEN season
|USD 4 050 GREEN SEASON (April/May & November departures)
|Single room supplement
|Gorilla permits excluded
|Chimp permits excluded
|USD 50 Chamburu & USD 150 Kibale Chimpanzee trekking
|Christmas Supplement
|On application
|Optional extras
|Guided Forest walk & Park Fee Bwindi
|Community Visit
|2nd Gorilla permit incl trek transfer & purchase fee for extra permit
|USD 670 total high season
USD 520 green season
|Batwa (Pygmies) Community Visit
|Bigodi Swamp Walk, Kibale
- Airport transfers (Entebbe/return)
- One way domestic flights from Entebbe to Kihihi/QENP on a scheduled flight
- 4×4 transport with English speaking local driver/guide as above
- Accommodation and meals as above (full board on safari, bed and breakfast in Entebbe)
- Bottled water in safari vehicle
- Community visit en route from Bwindi to Ishasha
- All park entrance fees
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Full liability insurance cover
- 24 hour emergency contact
- Gorilla Permit of USD 600 per trek Bwindi – must be pre-booked/prepaid (low season permits available in April/May & November at USD 350
- Chamburu (Kyamburu Gorge) chimpanzee permits USD 50 each
- Kibale Chimpanzee trekking permits USD 150 each
- Optional extra of Forest Walk Bwindi (USD 70 pp including park fees)
- Optional extra of Community Visit Bwindi (USD 30)
- Optional extra of Batwa Pygmies Community Visit (USD 85)
- Optional additional permits including trek transfer and facilitation USD 670 high/USD 420 low season
- All international flights and airport taxes
- Personal expenses such as porters, drinks, tips, visas and travel insurance
- Services/activities/meals not included above
Health: Yellow fever & malaria prophylactics are required.
For gorilla/chimp trekking it is imperative that you are healthy and free of any disease or virus – officials do have the right to refuse entry if you are found to have or show any signs of communicable illnesses.
Should you opt to spend time participating in the UWEC Wildlife Integration programmes, you may require additional inoculations and health clearances. Please enquire at the time of booking. These activities must be booked well in advance.
Visas: Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda which can be obtained on arrival for USD 50 per person, single entry. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months or 12 months in the case of UK nationals. The newly established EAC Visa allows entry into Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya for one fee of USD 100 – handy if you are visiting all three regions.
Flights: It is imperative that you reconfirm your onward/return flights. Our office in Uganda can assist you with this.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all guests travelling with Legend Safaris.


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Party party party let's all get wasted. The all too familar words of rapper Gucci Mane which basiclly sums up the new generations attitude and outlook towards life. Real hip hop with subject matter and content has been replaced by nice beats and catchy hooks. Have times really changed so drasticlly? Somewhere between men in pink and skinny jeans lies the problem. But fashion isn't the real issue although it comes with the territory. The real issue is the music industry being watered down to control the weak minds of the public. The music is designed to make u piss your money away and forget about reality because you can't party to the truth. Listening to artists such as Lupe Fiasco and Mikkey Halsted dosen't encourage people to throw their money away but promoting education is no fun. Speaking the hard truths of the realities going on world wide dosen't give u that carefree feeling of nothing being wrong. So while other countries rise up against the higher powers we drink, party, and spend money we dont have hoping that someone will step in and save us. Face it hope and inspiration dosent even make the news let alone money, and we all know if it dont make dollars it don't make sense so somehow Waka Flocka makes sense.....While others like Common are labled concious rappers for offering enlightenment and encouragement. The sad part is these are the very ingredients our youth so desprately need. Very few artists offer substance to the masses becauce they wont recieve a record deal off that. So instead we swagg and surf our way through the industry making meaningless songs about how much money we have and cars we never seen and cant spell. When the truth is majority of us are broke, got too many bills and not enough income to cover half of what we accumalate monthly. But who wants to party to that?? I mean what are u gonna do walk in the club, throw your hands up like "heyy im broke and my babydaddy aint shit!" Oh wait thats been done...wink
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