Are we allowed to play music in the Maldives?

The biggest news in the past week was the decision by Islamic Ministry to ban palnned DJ's in Male. I later learnt that many DJ's were held despite the strong opposition from the Ministry as well as the efforts by Police.

I do not really see why such actions should be stopped while our elected leaders continue partying in resorts and hotels locally and internationally. We ordinary people suffer most. If the minister thinks it is against our relegious beliefs, I wonder how the government let Music bands to perform in the country. The answer I want from the Minister is to explain me the difference between a DJ and a Music Band.

Sim Ibrahim Mohamed - Stop this rubbish

It is amzing how Sim Ibrahim Mohamed and his followers at MATI thinks that the accusations leveled against some resorts are unwarrented, unlawful, & unnecessary. While these people enjoy the pleasure of fat salaries, luxury living, etc. they never seem to understand the concerns of well over 25,000 employees working in various resorts in the country.

I have obtained a copy of MATS's memo to Dr. Ali Sawad (Tourism Minister) requesting to crack down on media that publishes about the concerns of resort employees. Sim, I message to you is very simple. Come and join a resort as a pantry boy and do your home work first.

Maldives presidential vote goes to second round

The first multiparty presidential election in the Indian Ocean nation of Maldives is to go into a second round of voting. The run off will be between the incumbent, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who's ruled the country for 30 years, and former political prisoner Mohamed "Anni" Nasheed.Under the constitution, the second round must be held within 10 days.

Voice of India winner Ishmeeth Singh drowns in Maldives resort

The winner of last year's "Voice of India" singing competition, Ishmeeth Singh, drowned while staying at a Maldivian resort.

According to reports he drowned while out swimming in the lagoon of the resort he was staying. He had come to Maldives to participate in a special show to be given at Alimas Carnival by the best singers of last year’s

“Star Voice of India” singing competition. The show is planned to be held next Friday. Singh had arrived in Male’ today.

Source: Haveer.com.mv

Computer Games for kids

There are many different computer games available in the market. I often struggle to find the best games especially mac games. I just wonder how many of you actually know about global warning related games. It is important that we play such games to be more aware of issues related environment.

Kids games are often available online as well in CDs. Allowing children to play targeted games could help them in many ways. I often share computer games with my kids. They love it.

Iru Fushi Beach & Spa Resort announces Sleep Spa concept

Iru Fushi Beach & Spa Resort, which opens late summer 2008, recognises how important sleep is to its guests and is to launch the first Sleep Spa concept in the Maldives. In collaboration with Sun Spa, the programme, entitled Sweet Dreams, has one main goal – to help adults and children relax and to catch up on that much needed sleep that many of them can only dream of doing whilst on holiday.

A holiday is something to look forward to, however, the stresses of modern day life can often take their toll and the sheer effort of getting away from work, let alone packing a suitcase and coping with any airport dilemmas, can often be quite traumatic. So much so, that even whilst away in the most tranquil of surroundings, it can take some the entire holiday to begin to relax and catch up on their sleep.

For Adults, the Sweet Dreams programme includes:

• Special afternoon and evening spa treatments to encourage a siesta or good night’s sleep


• A yoga specialist who will offer private classes teaching special breathing techniques and stretching exercises designed to encourage relaxation


• Special teas designed to aid sleep- Massages and baths with essential sleep-inducing oils


• A sleep concierge who is on-call so if guests can’t sleep they can ring for encouragement


• CD’s of poetry, music or a talking book which can be delivered to the room so Sweet Dreams guests can listen to their very own bedtime story


• A Sleep-All-Night-Cap, a special cocktail created using ingredients to aid sleep
  

Parents can rest assured that the younger member’s won’t lose sleep on holiday either, as Sweet Dreams also extends to children and is currently offered on a complimentary basis. It includes:

• A selection of children’s books that can be borrowed from the library for a bedtime story
  
• Early evening dinner buffet, bedtime story groups and slumber parties, hosted in conjunction with the kid’s club
  
• Audio-book or music-related CD’s for children to listen to as they fall asleep


• Sleep inducing drinks such as warm milk or hot chocolate
  

To aid a restful night’s sleep Iru Fushi will also offer a Pillow Menu with a choice of fillings ranging from natural carded cotton and down to blends of hollow, dry and siliconized fibers as well as rejuvenation pillows with buckwheat hull, millet hull and wool fillings. Guests will also be advised which pillow best suits their sleeping position, so whether a front, side or on-the-back sleeper, they can be assured of a comfortable pillow to lay their head onto.

Criminal Records and Background Checks - Tips

As a regular blogger I often get lots of junk through email, blog comments, etc. Like any other I hate spammers. Mostly these are very dangerous people who may have other criminal records associated with them. A lot of times you wish you knew how to find public records and files that will tell you information you need to know in order to protect yourself. There are certain ways you can track people with criminal backgrounds. Background Check allows you access to records including addresses, phone numbers, and criminal records.

Doing Criminal Background Check is much simple using informative databases. Selecting a good database is very important to get the information accurate. Most of the time you will be able to discover much needed information on felonies, misdemeanors, sex offenses and more at the state and county levels. Such resources help many people in the community including employers, parents, and investigators who rely on such service providers every day to keep them informed and safe.

Criminal Check searchable databases are even better. In that way you can check the information yourself comfortably. Criminal record checks are safety indicators for the whole United States. If there were no record checks, then it would be impossible to distinguish between convicted felons and law abiding citizens.