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Trial / Charles Taylor
January 13, 2010 March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay
Court Adjourned For A Second Day Due To Persistent Technical Problems
Charles Taylor, Summary
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The trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor was adjourned for a second day in a row due to persistent technical problems with the courts hardware system, thus impeding the court's ability to produce live notes of the transcripts inside the court room.
When court resumed this morning, presiding judge Richard Lussick informed all parties present that "the problems yesterday are still with us today."
Proceedings in the trial were adjourned yesterday due to the same technical problems with the court's live notes.
He said that the parties in court had agreed that the trial be adjourned for the day so as to give the technicians the opportunity to fix the problem. He, however, added that "the chamber is considering proceeding tomorrow using limited technology if this problem is not solved."
The cross-examination of Mr. Taylor continues tomorrow.
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noko5 January 13, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Yeh , Yeh ,Richard Lussick,
President Taylor is not or will not say anything to you behind any kind of unpresidented close door.. The only group I have sympathy for in this technical delima is our hard working Tracey and her coworkers. Who knows wether you guys are playing some of your western tricks inoder to find mr. Taylor guilty in darkness..Your system is supported financially by the international community.. Your Technicians are well paid people.. infact, your system was up and running just at the last day of mr. Taylors' cross examination, how come now your technical problem has gone so high with out you using these equipments during the reses…did it break during the reses???? Was somebody playing with it ?? what's up?? Are you about to do what people are antecipating??(CHEATING)???? What kind of electromachenical equipment will just be sitting by itself without anyone fingering it , and will just get damaged.. Tell us what's going on please,,, SAY THE TRUE OLDMAN !!!!!
bnker January 14, 2010 at 9:03 am
Noko5,
Since my computer kept losing internet connection, I probably missed something, but I thought the problem with the system worked in CT's favor. For instance, the audio interview with the BBC, the judges initially threw that out….during my time away, I am not sure if it was more audiable and permitted. If it was then, I stand to be corrected. If the judges earlier decision stood, I think the glitch work in the defense favor. Anytime new evidence is not allowed, system faulters or fails during cross examination, its good for the defense–I think.
What I found interesting was the newspaper article that photographed Agnes in a chair with no image of a building in the back, but the new paper claimed that it was she in her mansion in Gbanga. That picture could have been taken anywhere, it could have been at Buchanan "flour mill" or at our Cousin's place and her aunty's place where she frequently visited while we where there–for those familar with Buchanan, on Tubman Street. Anyhow, that's neither here nor there, but that document in my opinion should not have been allowed, it was vague (in my opinion).
I think the day overall went to the prosecution team…..
Tracey Gurd January 14, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Bnker — After being unable to play the BBC audio on Monday morning due to the poor quality of the tape, the court was able to play an audible version of the tape after the judges returned from the lunch break that day.
bnker January 14, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Thanks Tracey,
I appreciate the clarification—
Ken January 15, 2010 at 4:47 am
Tracey,
Was the tape played and the poor quality prevent what was been said not heard or heard clearly and what happen to the tape. Why has the court not try to play the tape again?
Hi Ken — the court had trouble playing the tape last Monday during the morning session because it was of bad quality and they could not get it to play in a way that everyone could hear it properly. They did manage to get it to work and play it on Monday afternoon.
Ken January 16, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Thank Tracey,
This BBC tape was a key piece of evidence that the Prosecution and their witnesses was depending on as a linkage to Mr. Taylor and the RUF. Would you ask Alpha to give more information and summary about it. Alpha fail to mention it in his weekly summaries.
Tracey Gurd January 16, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Hi Ken — I'll ask Alpha if he is able to tell us more about it, or find out about it.
Hi George Dillion — a warm welcome. I don't think I have seen a comment from you before and I am glad you have joined us on this site.
I just wanted to alert you for reference: we have one policy for this site in relation to comments: that is to focus on the issues and not on other readers (ie personal attacks or personally directed comments that could, under objective evaluation, potentially cause offence). For posts not meeting this policy, we ask people to revise their posts and then we are happy to post them.
WIth the comment you just submitted, would you mind just removing the first sentence? I would be happy to post the remainder of your comment as is. If you need me to send it to you by email, I am happy to do so.
Apologies for the inconvenience caused — but I hope you understand the reasoning behind our policy.
George Dillion January 13, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Hi Tracey and thanks for both the welcome and clarification of rules governing the site. I totally agree and have re-phrased my post. Sorry for my irritation.
George Dillion
Hi George — not at all. I understand. This trial provokes emotional responses. Thanks so much for rephrasing — I do appreciate it. It is now posted.
What do you mean by accusing a decent man like Richard Lussick of " playing some … western tricks inoder to find mr. Taylor guilty in darkness." It is your "mr. Taylor" who belongs to DARKNESS with his blood stain hands, not decent people like Richard Lussick. Are you are one of those who are advocating for "mr Taylor" freedom so as to get some of his blood stained diamonds?
The truth is that "mr Taylor" is douched with blood.
noko5 January 14, 2010 at 12:42 am
George Dillon,
Wellcome on board; We will revert……..
Jose Rodriguez January 14, 2010 at 1:54 am
George Dillion,
Be advised that this case is about Sierra Leone and not Liberia. I don't know where you are leading us. Your statement of Noko5 advocacy of President Taylor release so as to get some of his "blood stained diamonds", is a total joke.
Dillion, where is the "blood stained diamonds" that Noko5 will receive after his release? The prosecutors are looking for the "blood stained diamonds", but it's nowhere to be found. They started looking since around 2003. Can you help by providing informations that will lead to the whereabout of the "blood stained diamonds"?
Dillion, we are in court here. This is about the rule of law. This is about evidence. This is about facts. This is about documents. This is about justice. This is about proof. This is about fairness. However, this is not about "sidewalk talk". What you have said, it's not surprising, but familiar. In fact, we have heard far more worse thing than that which you have said.
Lotson January 14, 2010 at 3:44 am
You don't know where the blood stain diamonds at? Well I will tell you, it is in the 1.6 billion dollars asset Mr. Taylor had in the world bank. Oh maybe you should consider how did he turn into a billionaire over night. Other billionaires have account of how they turned into billionaire but not your Mr. Taylor. Oh……maybe the angel of the Lord give it to him, uh……that's how.
Sam January 14, 2010 at 6:46 am
Lotson,
You said that Mr Taylor's wealth "is in the 1.6 billion dollars asset Mr. Taylor had in the world bank"? This is new evidence. infact i wonder why you have not provided this evidence to the prosecutors yet because it is not too late . this will really help the prosecutor's case and provide evidence beyond reasonable doubt. but like you Taylor haters always do, you just make wild allegations without any evidence to back them up. I am not surprised.
This is my first post I've read of yours….I want to make some correction if I may, "world bank" if you are referencing the "World Bank" in DC, they do not hold personal account. The World Bank Group in DC is a financial, and investment institution set up by the world leading economies to stabilize economies and lend money to developing countries. They basically serve at times as financial intermediary btw investors (western countries) and borrowers (usually other nations). The World Bank has members and each country is supposed to pay dues based on several factors. They don't keep personal funds for leaders or individuals.
While it is believed that CT has a stach of money or monies out there, it is yet to be proven. I personally believe that he has money out there too (but my speculation does not translate to facts). In one of my latter threads to Jose, I explained the money retrieval process from the Swiss bank. It's very much possible that he has money in the Swiss bank, but to get information on that account could take years, in fact just finding it might take a long time. First, Swiss bank accounts are not in the names of the account holder as in the USA. For bank secrecy, they issue a 10 digit pin, only known to the account holder and the bank computer system. While the SCSL could write the Swiss gov't and request information on the account, the process is still long and frustrating. The court has to show or prove without doubt that CT stole the money, then it has to go through their court system and the crime (my the court SCSL standards) must also meet crime in the Swiss legal system. If it fails this litmus test, then the funds is not released. This process as explained is a "light speed" procedure. In reality this process is at best "snail speed". As I suggested in that thread, it's possible that the money that the court seek, if it's in that bank, they may not get it. The banking system in Switzerland prides itself in secrecy. In my opinion, I think they will try to convict CT without that account.
Pleasing of convictions, I was reading the list of those convicted by the court in SL for crimes against humanity. Some where sentenced to 45 and 50 years plus…in some cases there were verdict for over 300 and 600 years, but (they) were later reduced to 50 or more year. Those guilty of 15-18 counts were given the heaviest sentences of 300 and more years, initially.
I will look forward to more of your threads and follow up on them….thanks and happy New Year
Lotson January 14, 2010 at 11:45 pm
I'm not making any wild allegations without evidence. Taylor was questioned in December 2009 about the 1.6 billion dollars account in his name, as posted on front page Africa website at http://allafrica.com/stories/200912080040.html he (Taylor) agreed that it was in his name but that the money was for the Liberian government. Does that make any sense? why will the Liberian government money be in an individual name and wasn't turn over to the next administration until it was publicize? he only said that because he couldn't give account of how he got the money.
Sam don't be guesting on whether I hate Charles Taylor because I do, really really do. I hate him and every thing about his evil acts he carried on in Liberia. Unfortunately Liberia is not suing him so that's why I wish he's proven guilty so he will face justice. yeah I said it and I enjoy saying it. I hate him and all others that are keeping the people of Africa suffering each and everyday. All those who don't see better ways to help Africa accept bringing blooded wars on our people to get their own benefit.
bnker, you said this is my first comment you've seeing on this site. I wasn't commenting until Tracey Gurd told VOA that there were lot of people hoping for Taylor to be set free while since I have been reading these comments, it has just been a handful of people who have nothing to do but to write 10 to 15 comments repeatedly to show that Taylor have lot of supporters.
You are misrepresenting the facts here!! Where is the blood stained diamonds? However, your website that you provided did not tell us anything about any blood stained diamonds. GOOD TRY THOUGH.
Thanks very much for taking that trouble from my head. I am happy you give him the kind of tutorial he needs. Brother Dillion, I hope Jose time he took off his normal duties to give you these lessons will not go to waste… Please take some time at some point to extend thanks and appreciations….
the website you provided, did not say anything about 1.6 billion dollars. On top of that, it says LBDI Bank and not foreign banks. Besides, it did not mention Sierra Leone money or diamonds with respect to the account.
Harris K Johnson January 14, 2010 at 7:34 am
Welcome to this site. It would be good if you focus on the trial and never play with fire like noko5.
Harris K Johnson
Ohoo, I see Noko is a fire so nobody can play with him even if he deliberately tries to assassinate the good character of other people, right? You guys are all jokers
Aki January 13, 2010 at 10:23 pm
I was wondering if you have been following the trial todate ?
Grebo January 13, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Mr. George Dillion,
Can you point to where those Blood stained Diamonds are, perhaps the Prosecution will finally have some solid evidence against Mr. Taylor. Look George Dillion, We're not on this blob with empty and unproven lies, this is my first time reading your comment on this blog and you're coming-up, all Swinging at the wrong man NOKO5, take your time my dear friend. Don't let your hate sentiment take control of your utterances because, Pro-Taylor folks are all about evidences, not hear-say and bogus statements. I believed you came in with this new evidence we all have been awaiting for some time now. Please show us where those diamonds are, who bought them and we'll also appreciate a traceable document to that effect. No empty PALAWA-hut talk/argument please. I agreed with you that Mr. Richard Lussick is a good man and that's how far my bus will stop to say the least.
George Dillion January 14, 2010 at 4:41 am
Noko5, I really don't know or understand what you mean by "We will revert…."
However, I accept your welcome statement and thank you. As I said earlier, the truth is that your mr. Taylor is douched with blood and believe me the truth will always win.
Jose, I sincerely understand that this case is partly about Sierra Leone but, look the innocent people who were victims of that tragedy in Sierra were human beings as well. We have already heard enough proof of Killer Taylor involvement in the killing and maiming of innocent people in Sierra Leon and believe me the spirits of those people are seeking Justice. Perhaps, you all were not affected one way or the other by this mad man action and so you are talking about "sidewalk talk"; but look Jose the joke is yours…wait and see.
Aki, I may not have been following the trial up to this point but, I witnessed the madness of Charles Taylor and I believe justice will prevail.
Grebo, I wish you and your "Pro-Taylor folks…" well. I may be swinging as you say but brother; I am hanging on the pendulum of Justice and time will tell. Thanks for agreeing with me that Mr. Richard Lussick is a good man…
noko5 January 15, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Dillon,
Hint to a wise sufficient…
Dillion,
What are some of the enough proofs that you say, you have heard in this fake case? Please answer this simple question?
I see you have strong dislikes for CT and you are at liberty to do such. I home that we Liberians can gather up the courage to seek justice for CT and other cohorts. If African are always afraid of their leadership and allow things to go unpunished, then the cycle of violence will never stop. In the interim, I think the general idea of these international courts is good, I see it as a check and balance mechanism. Since leaders think they are above their national laws and get away with crimes, guess what? There is the bigger net seeking prosecution now, its called the UN. This might keep these blood thirsty creatures at bay.
The LBDI account thing, the "covert" account as CT calls it was a serious discussion in this room. Of course some will support it and others found it strange that a covert account would be in someone's personal name and co-signers are not anyone within the security hierachy….anyhow, this was a long, long, looonnng discussion.
bnker,
Do you know what happens to double agents when they are caught??????
Yes bnker. I do and anyone like me who was born during the evil days of men like CT and when through almost all of his youth days in war will definitely do but since Tracey said we should focus our comments on the trial, I respect that. I just wanted to express myself before getting on the issues of the trial itself, that's all. At least I have introduce myself for those who don't know to know my stand point in this case.
you are not more Liberian than the over 75% of Liberians that voted for him. Knowing what we know now,we are still supporting himand will continue to support him, until you guys can bring Ellen, Sawyer, Brownie Samukai and the rest to book.


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The Canadian Press - MPs pass bill to speed native land claims (13 May 2008) A bill to speed up native land claims passed the House of Commons Tuesday. All parties endorsed the new Specific Claims Tribunal Act, which must now clear the Senate to become law. Only cases worth C$150 million or less will be eligible to go before a panel of impartial judges if talks are stalled after three years. The mediators' binding rulings will be final when negotiations fail. Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl called the bill—co-written by the national Assembly of First Nations—'a great step forward. 'We want to speed it up,' he said of a discredited system that the government itself has described as broken. It can take two decades or more to settle a single case and there are almost 800 backlogged claims. 'You spend more money on legal fees than you actually do on the claim and settlement,' said the minister. Only a handful of cases are worth more than C$150 million while roughly half are worth C$3 million or less, he added. The specific claims legislation would commit C$250 million a year for 10 years to beef up cash available for compensation without forcing the tribunal to seek additional approvals. 'And that gives them a lot of freedom to do the right thing in a quick manner,' Strahl said. Sweeping comprehensive land claims, such as those affecting much of British Columbia and Ontario, will be dealt with separately.
The Toronto Star - Economy fine, Flaherty says (12 May 2008) Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, in an address in Toronto, stressed that no one is predicting a decline in output in Canada. 'Keep in mind: Canadian projections are on the positive side of the ledger.' He said Canada continues to have low unemployment, tame consumer-price inflation and balanced government books in Ottawa. 'Canada's housing market remains solid,' he said.
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The Canadian Economic Press on growth of new home prices in March (12 May 2008) On an annual basis, new housing prices rose 6.1% across Canada between March 2007 and March 2008. Saskatoon had the fastest growing prices in Canada. Year-over-year prices grew 46.2% between March 2007 and March 2008. Record price increases were seen in Nova Scotia as a result of a strengthening economy. Halifax homebuyers paid 12.8% more in March 2008 than they did in March 2007.
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Canwest News Service - Canadian companies stamping out fraud and corruption (14 May 2008) Canadian companies are squelching bribery and corruption, with not a single incident reported in the past two years among 80 per cent of North American firms surveyed by Ernst and Young in their 10th annual global fraud survey. That number surpasses by 15 per cent levels achieved by their global counterparts and is a function of improved detection and prevention mechanisms by Canadian companies, said Bob Ferguson, a partner in Ernst & Young's Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services practice.
The Montreal Gazette - Time for free trade with Europe has come: Charest (13 May 2008) Quebec Premier Jean Charest said free trade with the European Union is an idea whose time has come, in an interview on the eve of a major speech in Ottawa to increase support for the proposal. 'I think there are good chances this will go ahead,' he said. Moreover, the deal Charest would like to see would be one of the widest-ranging deals Canada has ever signed. 'I hope it will go further than NAFTA, actually, because we would like to see part of the negotiation address the issue of labour mobility, which we are doing in a Quebec-France negotiation. And we would like to see it deal also with issues that are beyond trade—like cultural co-operation, universities, science and technology, environmental co-operation. What we really want is a new generation of accords that go beyond anything that we have done in the past.' Charest's speech Wednesday, opening a conference on Canada-EU free trade, is the latest step by his government to push for a deal with the European Union. A deal with Europe could not only result in greater co-operation but also ease trade and travel between Canada and European countries.
CBC News - Quebec adds new nature reserves (14 May 2008) Ecologists in Quebec are welcoming a new provincial decree that creates 23 protected nature reserves containing 18,220 kilometres of land. Much of the land is in southern Quebec and includes boreal forests, lakes, and other ecosystems. The provincial government said it will shield them from any industrial activity. Natural Resources Minister Claude Bechard said the nature zones will be guarded by tough rules that prohibit any building, cutting or other forestry activity. This increases Quebec's protected land to six per cent of its total territory, a vast improvement for the province, said Harvey Locke, spokesman for the Canadian Boreal Initiative. 'This is a good day for conservation.'
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Several herbal supplements, sold with the claim of providing weight loss and energy, contain guarana (Paullinia cupana), a natural source of caffeine, and ma huang (Ephedra sinica), a natural source of ephedrine. The amount of ma huang and guarana present in herbal products may vary considerably (labels should be read for amounts). In people, use of herbal supplements containing guarana and ma huang have been linked to acute hepatitis, nephrolithiasis, hypersensitivity myocarditis, and sudden death. In dogs, accidental ingestion of herbal supplements containing ma huang and guarana can have synergistic effects when ingested together and can lead to severe hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, vomiting, tachycardia, hyperthermia, and death within a few hours of exposure. The use of ephedra-containing supplements has been banned by the FDA. For treatment, see Pseudoephedrine and Ephedrine Pseudoephedrine and Ephedrine The imidazoline derivatives, oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, tetrahydrozoline, and naphazoline, are found in topical ophthalmic and nasal decongestants available OTC. They are generally used... read more .
Several OTC herbal supplements containing 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) or Griffonia seed extracts claim to treat depression, headaches, insomnia, and obesity. Orally, 5-HTP is rapidly absorbed and constitutively converted to serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine). In cases of 5-HTP overdose, excessive concentrations of serotonin at target cells (GI, CNS, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems) can lead to a serotonin-like syndrome in dogs (eg, seizures, depression, tremors, ataxia, vomiting, diarrhea, hyperthermia, transient blindness, and death). Clinical signs can develop within 4 hr after ingestion and last up to 36 hr. Treatment consists of early decontamination, control of CNS signs (diazepam, barbiturates, phenothiazines such as acepromazine or chlorpromazine), thermoregulation (cool water bath, fans), fluid therapy, and administration of a serotonin antagonist such as cyproheptadine (1.1 mg/kg, PO or rectally for dogs, and 2–4 mg per cat, once or twice at an 8-hr interval).
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The Zambezi region (former Caprivi Strip) is one of the most fascinating places in Namibia. The tropical and wild Africa! Here it can happen that an elephant comes across the way! Unfortunately we have not met any but instead we have seen cattles and zebras.
The lodge is situated at about 480 km from Rundu, 75 km from Kongola and 130 km from Katima Mulilo. From Kongola you drive about 75 km on C46 in the direction of Sangwali. Up to this point the tarred roads are well constructed. Sangwali is still a very authentic African village with thatched round houses.
From the village you drive another 10 km to the lodge. This route is the pure adventure! 4×4 is a prerequisite! But please believe us, if you do not have a 4×4 car, it is better to have someone pick you up in Sangwali.
The Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge has a remote location on the isle Lupala on the riverside of one of the four channels of the Kwando Linyanti River System and is the only lodge that is situated in the very middle of the Linyanti Swamps and less than 300 m from the Nkasa Lupala National Park (former Mamili National Park). The islands Lupala and Nkasa have also lent their names to the lodge.
This unique Namibian marshland paradise is in the eastern part of the Zambezi region. You partly feel like being in the Okavango Delta.
For adventure seekers and people looking for a unique experience in the wilderness this lodge is an absolute Must.
The Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge is a joint venture between the managers of the lodge, the Italian family Micheletti and the Wuparo Conservancy. This joint venture is part of the successful and award-winning "Namibian Conservancy Program".
The Wuparo Conservancy was founded under an ecotourism project by the Namibian environmental programme by the Mayeyi Traditional Authority with private participation of the family Micheletti. Together they aim at protecting the nature and fostering the well-being of the people in that region. A part of the revenues of the lodge are being transferred to the Wuparo Conservancy.
95 % of the employees of the lodge come from the community. Once 9 employees have now become 23. By this for sure the life in the villages is also improving. Within the frame of the non-governmental organization IRDNC (Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation) the inhabitants of the region ensure the wildlife protection. They intend to prevent poaching and illegal hunts.
We talked to manager Alessandro. In this video he tells us about his vision and the wonderful lodge. A great man with great opinions!
The whole lodge was built according to the ecologic perspective and is fully energy autonomous. The energy is being generated by solar radiation and also the water is being heated by the sun. Warm water is only available in the evening and light comes from solar or LED lamps. Also the paths betweens tents and the main building stayed natural.
The main area of the lodge was built in an ecofriendly and sustainable way (no concrete) on wood platforms. This main area consists of a dining area, a lounge and a bar. Here you can finish out the day with a sundowner. There is also a little pool here for freshing up.
From the wonderful wood terraces with fireplace and viewing deck you have a breath-taking view on the laguna where there are often elephants. In September and October you can see here over 200 elephants! We were there in May and to that time all of them had already migrated to Botswana. But nevertheless it is just wonderful here, especially the pure wilderness!
In the evening you can enjoy here the slightly Italian inspired food at the family table. Who wants to, can sit here with all other guests (including the manager and his son) and review the high points of the day. A really great thing which made our visit here even more interesting and personal. Especially beautiful is the fire that is burning in the evenings.
The main area and the tents fit in perfectly with the natural surroundings. By this the lodge is a prime example for sustainable building and sensible sustainable tourism, not only in that region, but for whole Namibia.
The 10 simple but though luxurious tents are built with steel, canvas and wood on stilts. There are 8 luxury tents, a honeymooner's tent and a family tent. They all have glass doors, a little deck for fantastic animal viewing and an own bathroom. Glamping (Glamourous Camping) in the wilderness!
The tent for the honeymooners has a wonderful open air bath tub.
For the animals there are no limitations or fences. They can walk freely from the national park to the lodge. And also to Botswana, Namibia, Angola and Sambia of course. So there are numerous exciting encounters with the wild animals. Therefore a guide has to bring you to your tent after dinner.
You can observe here elephants, hippos, a huge buffalo cattle, two lion prides, hyenas, antelopes, kudus, … and up to 400 bird species.
Depending to the season there are different activities, for example game drives in the Nkasa Lupala National Park, hikes, boat tours and village tours. Then you can see with a little luck lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, antelopes, duikers, gnus, hippos and warthogs. Night game drives are being made during the dry winter months.
A combination of game drive and boats tour is also great. The drive through the swamps, savannah and grass landscapes and the huge Kwando Linyanti river system takes including lunch about 5 hours. The drive with our guide Gini was super interesting!
For adventurers, romantics, animal and nature lovers this lodge is just perfect. The nature is breath-takingly beautiful and here is a very special atmosphere. The remote position of the lodge gives the feeling of being in the wilderness. And if you are there at the right time of the year (September/October) you can see the elephants from the decks. Also for the honeymoon or for a romantic bush wedding this is a very special place! We enjoyed here a lot the atmosphere, the people, the nature and the animals! This place will always stay in our memories an in our hearts!
Our tip: We recommend you malaria prophylaxis and enough mosquito repellents because the lodge is situated in malaria high risk area.
Note: During our stay we have been partly supported by the Nkasa Lupala Lodge. The views expressed in this article are, as always – our own! To 100%!


24-October-2013 –Greenberg & Greenberg, A Professional Law Corporation is proud to support the Jewish Federation & Family Services of Orange County. The law firm, located in Riverside and San Bernardino, California, is a sponsor of the Jewish Federation & Family Services's major annual fundraiser Ignite.
The funds raised at Ignite will assist the Young Leadership Division of the Jewish Federation & Family Services in providing opportunities for young people to get involved. The organization's programs, which include humanitarian services and educational opportunities for youth, greatly impact the Jewish community and the community at large.
"At Greenberg & Greenberg, we are thrilled to continue our support of Ignite this year. We believe that the Jewish Federation & Family Services is an invaluable asset in the community," said Philip Greenberg, criminal defense attorney at Greenberg & Greenberg, APLC.
Ignite is scheduled to take place Saturday, November 9 at the Myers Theatre, Samueli Jewish Campus. The exciting event will feature a silent auction, hors d'oeurvres, open bar, entertainment, and dancing.
Greenberg & Greenberg, APLC is a criminal defense law firm serving Southern California. The firm consists of a father and son team of former prosecutors. Together, they have more than forty years of combined legal experience. Their extensive experience and unique insight into the criminal justice system has helped numerous clients successfully resolve their cases.
For more information about the Jewish Federation & Family Services, please visit the organization's website. To learn more about Greenberg & Greenberg, A Professional Law Corporation, visit the firm's website.
About Greenberg & Greenberg, APLC: Greenberg & Greenberg, APLC is a father and son criminal defense legal team. The firm is located in Riverside and San Bernardino, California and proudly serves Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties. Daniel and Philip Greenberg work as a team on every case, giving their clients the value of two skilled defense lawyers. They are also both former District Attorneys, giving them a valuable perspective on criminal law that has successfully helped numerous clients.


Here's the thing about searching for a pair of headphones that cost several hundreds of dollars – you have tons of options to pick from. Narrowing it down to just a few isn't all that hard though. You just have to identify your needs and choose from a more filtered selection. So if you are looking for a pair of headphones meant for studio environments or DJ work, a pair of monitor headphones should be the category to focus on. Monitor headphones are all about hearing every possible detail in a recording and to achieve that, the headphones should have a very flat frequency response.
The Audio Technica ATH-M50x is a pair of headphones meant for monitoring but it doesn't solely target the DJ and producer crowds. Anybody who has been praying for something that can sap away the hype generated by all those other consumer headphones products that are big on bass will find some natural relief with the ATH-M50x. It is all about natural and clean sound.
However, Audio-Technica wants to make it clear that the ATH-M50x is still made towards a special audience. Casual listeners may gravitate towards a more consumer product once they find out that a headset cable isn't included in the package. This means you won't be able to engage in conversations with the ATH-M50x when connected to a smartphone. In fact, there is no integrated microphone at all. The only extras included in the package are a pair of cables, a 1/4-inch screw-on adapter and a basic travel pouch. On the upside, the build quality of the ATH-M50x is very impressive especially considering the $239 price tag.
The earpads of the ATH-M50x are fairly large but not too large to stick out in an ugly way. Audio-Technica managed to find the sweet spot between comfort and looks. The padding on the headband spreads out the pressure nicely and the grip is on the medium side so you should feel pretty comfortable wearing this pair of headphones for a reasonable listening period.
Being a monitor headphone, the ATH-M50x isn't exactly the most travel friendly. Yes, you can collapse the headphones into a compact profile but there is still that added bulk compared to a typical consumer pair of headphones. The included travel pouch is on the basic side but it at least adds a little protection which is a must if you are making this kind of investment.
Sound quality is good across the board so you can literally throw any music at it and enjoy details that you can never hear on a standard pair of headphones. Even with the details obvious, the treble remains smooth and the bass is indeed noticeable but not too emphasized. It doesn't do a stellar job with noise isolation but that was never really the focus of the ATH-M50x anyway.
The Audio Technica ATH-M50x is simply ideal for its targeted audience the asking price is just right. The excellent build quality, tight bass and overall balanced sound are more than enough reasons to consider this product.


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Q: send data from one fragment to another using bundle . i tried this. it's not working I tried the code below, but it's not working . program crushed without giving me output. How can i send data from one fragment to another fragment in same activity? First time using fragment  `
//first fragment
public class FirstFragment extends Fragment implements View.OnClickListener{

    public FirstFragment() {
    }

    Button btnSend;
    EditText etTextContainer;
    Bundle b;
    SecondFragment fragB;
    View v;
    FragmentTransaction fragmentTransaction;
    Fragment fragment;
    SecondFragment mfragment;
    String etex;

    @Override
    public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container,
                             Bundle savedInstanceState) {

        v= inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_first2, container, false);
        btnSend=(Button)v.findViewById(R.id.btnSend);
        etTextContainer=(EditText)v.findViewById(R.id.etText);
        btnSend.setOnClickListener(mClickListener);
        return  v;
    }

    @Override
    public void onActivityCreated(@Nullable Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onActivityCreated(savedInstanceState);
    }

    View.OnClickListener mClickListener = new View.OnClickListener() {
        @Override
        public void onClick(View v) {

            etex = etTextContainer.getText().toString();
            FragmentTransaction transection = getFragmentManager().beginTransaction();
            mfragment = new SecondFragment();
            //using Bundle to send data
            Bundle bundle = new Bundle();
            bundle.putString("key", etex);
            mfragment.setArguments(bundle); //data being send to SecondFragment
            transection.replace(R.id.tvShowTxt, mfragment);
            transection.isAddToBackStackAllowed();
            transection.addToBackStack(null);
            transection.commit();

        }
    };

    @Override
    public void onClick(View view) {

    }
}

// second fragment
public class SecondFragment extends Fragment {

    Bundle b;
    TextView tvShowText;
    String s;
    View v;

    public SecondFragment() {
    }
    @Override
    public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container,
                             Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        v= inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_second, container, false);
        tvShowText = (TextView)  v.findViewById(R.id.tvShowTxt);
        Bundle bundle=getArguments();
        tvShowText.setText(String.valueOf(bundle.getString("key")));

        return  v;
    }

}`

A: It is not recommended way

All Fragment-to-Fragment communication is done through the associated Activity. Two Fragments should never communicate directly.

Suggestion
Take activity instance from onAttach() inside fragment, and then ask Activity to communicate to another fragment.
Ref: Android Documentation
https://developer.android.com/training/basics/fragments/communicating.html#DefineInterface

A: In FirstFragment create Bundle like this
Bundle bundle = new Bundle();
bundle.putString("key","abc"); // Put anything what you want

SecondFragment fragment2 = new SecondFragment();
fragment2.setArguments(bundle);

getFragmentManager()
      .beginTransaction()
      .replace(R.id.content, fragment2)
      .commit();

In SecondFragment
Bundle bundle = this.getArguments();

if(bundle != null){
     // handle your code here.
}

Hope this helps you.

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WBEZ Listeners Dish On Proposed Changes To Lake Shore Drive
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Transportation officials are considering changes to Lake Shore Drive.
Big changes could be coming to North Lake Shore Drive, including bus lanes and fewer lanes for cars.
Transportation officials are considering those and other modifications as they plan for the future of Lake Shore Drive between Grand and Hollywood avenues, according to the Chicago Tribune.
There's no set date for reconstructing LSD, but officials say the project is expected to cost between $2 and $3 billion.
The ongoing plans are a joint effort between the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Chicago Department of Transportation and the Chicago Park District.
Morning Shift examines the plans we know of so far and learns changes listeners would like to see on North Lake Shore Drive.
GUEST: Mary Wisniewski, transportation reporter at the Chicago Tribune
LEARN MORE: A future Lake Shore Drive could be wider, and have bus lanes (Chicago Tribune 7/19/18)
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Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei, arrives at B.C. Supreme Court to attend a hearing, in Vancouver, on Friday, November 27, 2020. The U.S. Department of Justice is refusing to comment on media reports that its lawyers are seeking a plea deal of sorts with Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
U.S. DOJ: 'No comment' on reports department seeking plea deal with Meng Wanzhou
The Wall Street Journal says Justice Department lawyers have approached Huawei's chief financial officer
The U.S. Department of Justice is refusing to comment on media reports that its lawyers are seeking a plea deal of sorts with Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou.
The Wall Street Journal says Justice Department lawyers have approached Huawei's chief financial officer about the possibility of a so-called deferred prosecution agreement.
The newspaper says in exchange for admitting wrongdoing, Meng would be allowed to leave Canada, where she has been awaiting extradition to the U.S. for the last two years.
Meng was detained in Vancouver in December 2018 at the behest of the Justice Department, which has accused Huawei of violating U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Her arrest, which sparked a diplomatic standoff, has been widely linked to China's decision days later to detain Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who face charges of espionage.
Neither the Prime Minister's Office nor the International Crisis Group, where Kovrig worked, would comment on the Journal report.
Marc Raimondi, a Justice Department spokesman, also refused to comment on the reports Friday.
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Syrian Refugee Finds $166,000 in a Wardrobe, Turns Money In to German Authorities
A 25-year-old Syrian refugee in Minden, Germany, was recently furnishing his new apartment with donated furniture when he discovered €150,000 (that's more than $166,000 in U.S. money) hidden inside a wardrobe. Instead of taking advantage of the fortuitous payday, The Independent reports, he turned the money over to authorities.
The man, identified by German media outlet Bild only as Muhannad M., had received the secondhand cabinet from a charitable organization. While cleaning it, he discovered a secret compartment between two boards. Tucked inside were savings books that were worth €100,000, along with an additional €50,000 in cash.
Since the bills were all new €500 notes, Muhannad initially thought they were fake. But after researching counterfeit money online, he determined that the cash was real. He contacted migration authorities, who informed German police of his find.
Muhannad said he didn't keep the money for himself because his religion, Islam, prohibits it. "Allah would never allow me to finance my own interests with someone else's wealth," he said.
Police praised Muhannad's actions, and declared him a hero. "This young man has behaved in an exemplary manner and deserves great credit," said the police in a statement. "People often report small amounts of money found to the police, but such a large sum is absolutely exceptional."
Authorities are trying to track down the money's owner, but Muhannad will reportedly receive a 3 percent finder's fee—proof that sometimes, honesty really does pay off in the end.
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Tower Defence: a Tactic in Hnefatafl
Three examples of the tower tactic.
Saturday, 5th September 2015
For at least a decade, the tactics page on this web site has contained three tactics taken from chess: the fork, the pin and the forced move. But there's an interesting tactic not taken from chess. Four allied pieces in a square give an invincible formation, with no single piece being vulnerable to capture.
Called the "tower" by hnefatafl strategist Tim Millar, this immovable construction certainly feels like one. The fact that it is formed of warriors and not stone detracts from the analogy, but unlike the shield wall formation there is no good example of this tactic from the warfare of Vikings or their contemporaries. Later armies had the square formation, while earlier armies had the testudo, both of which reflect hardy formations of troops.
In fact the testudo brings us neatly to the possible inheritance of the tower from Roman games, and the Greek games from which they were derived. While the true rules for the game ludus latrunculorum are lost, the method of capturing pieces which it bequeathed to hnefatafl make the tower a very strong tactic in the former game. Given that ludus latrunculorum emphasises capture of enemies, it is even more relevant to that game than to hnefatafl, in which it is merely occasionally useful.
This is probably because the tower is a static formation. As soon as one of the pieces moves, the force becomes vulnerable to attack. Unlike a blockade, for example, it is impossible to move the tower without dismantling it. Despite its siege-like appearance, hnefatafl is a dynamic game in which the action must move about.
The king's side will use the tower most often. As they are surrounded at the start, the tower is a good defence against a closing blockade. Its invincible nature allows any piece behind enemy lines to make real threats against the attackers should any come into contact with the tower. And if the king is in a tight spot, his forming a tower in concert with three defenders will keep him safe while other allies harass the attackers to help him break free.
The tower is less useful to the attackers, but it might still be of benefit. If a defender threatens to escape from a blockade, or has already done so, a tower formed along the threatened edge of the blockade can protect the attackers on that side.
So while the tower is not particularly common in hnefatafl, it should still be part of a player's arsenal - knowing when it would be useful, and developing tactics to neutralise it when the opponent makes use of it.
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Please post some best stategies for winning as either defender or ender.
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This my friends is the "crafty" teacher gift for those of us who love to craft, but it's December so who has time for that gift! I usually go all out, but I swear between the 51819 snow days we have already had ontop of my workload, super crafty teacher gifts got sent to the very bottom of my list of things to do this year & unfortunately that's where it's staying since I'm legit out of time!
My daughter is in a 2:1 preschool/Pre-k classroom for kiddos with either a major delay in an area, ADD/ADHD or very high functioning autistic. This means 5 teacher gifts and then 3 gifts for therapists. That can get pretty pricey, so this year we went with a classic, Hershey Kiss Candy Canes.
And then I made this cute printable to tie to the candy canes. Merry KissMas. Get it lol.
Print out the printable, then cut and punch a hole!
Tie Printable on with ribbon.
Totallyboptional, but add more ribbon for cute purposes and then curl the ribbon with the scissors.
Ta-Da!!!! You now have a super cute and totally easy to make gift!!
Just click the link below and print away!!!
This is too cute and so easy to do. I love the free printable. What a quick way to create an awesome teacher gift!
I am in love with this idea! I am going to have to keep this in mind for my kids teachers next year.
Such a cute idea! Love it for teachers, but can think of so many other people I want to use the kisses and tags for, too.
What an easy and fun gift to make for your caldrons teachers. Adding the fun printable makes it special.
What a *sweet* gift idea. I love the printable tags. Thanks for sharing them and presenting such a lovely gift idea. It can be hard to buy for all of the teachers!
These are cute! We gave the teachers gifts of course because I am thankful for all they do.
Those are so cute! I love the look, and I love how easy they are to make. Yay!
I have been stuck on what to make with my kids for their teachers! This is perfect. Easy and fun! Thanks!
I love the way this teacher gift came out. Now with two kids in school, I'm always looking for cute, simple gift ideas for teachers!
I have forgotten about getting my sons teacher a gift until this morning. This is a cute idea and I think I will definitely use it.
What a cute gift idea for teachers. I don't know anyone who doesn't love Hershey's kisses, and the printable tag makes them a special treat.
Oh what a fun and very cute idea for a craft for the holidays. And a tasty one at that. So funny but kids love playing with food so I know this would keep little people engaged. Happy holidays.
This is so cute! I've actually created our own Christmas card by sticking my kids' picture with Santa with a bi-folded construction paper.
Aw this is so adorable what a gorgeous idea for a Christmas tag and I love your gift idea as well!
What a fun and easy gift for students or teachers. I used to love getting these candy cane shaped surprises as a kid.
these turned out so cute! I love the kiss-mas!
What a cute idea for teachers!! I love how easy this printable is and I know most my kids teachers would love the chocolate!
Such a cute idea for anyone. This would also make a great family stocking stuffer! Love this!
This is such a cute gift idea! I've never tried Hershey's Kisses before - I don't think you can get them in the UK :( I've heard they're yummy though!
This is such a cool printable. I agree, perfect for those last minute teacher gifts!
If I wasn't retired I would definitely love this for a gift for my teachers. Super cute!
Totally love this printable!! It's so adorable and so fitting for teachers' gifts.
Those are really cute and appear to easily made! We homeschool, but there are several people in our lives that would love to get something that just says we are thinking about them this time of year!
These are way too cute! Teachers don't get enough appreciation and this is an easy way to do that!
It's too late for me to use this this year but I LOVE THIS! I've saved the printable and plan to use it next year for my little guy's class gift.
The idea is so creative. Hershey Kisses are always favorite, liked it very much. Thanks for sharing!!
What a cute printable! I love this gift idea!!
We love Kisses! My son is in a contained classroom. You're right that the gifting adds up, but it is so worth it.
This is such a creative idea for everybody! I love it! Merry Christmas!
These are so cute, I recently made a Kissmas themed Ugly Sweater. Great minds think a like.
What a cute idea - they would be perfect gift ideas for so many people! Thanks for making gift giving easier!
OMG these are the cutest! I will have to share this with my mommy! She is a teacher. This year she gave her students homemade cookie. She would enjoy doing this for her babies.
this are all cute and really affordable! perfect gift for the kids on Christmas!
These Merry Christmas free printables are great for the teachers gifts. I will have to share these with my niece and sister for their kids teachers. Thanks for sharing the free printables.
WHAT A CUTE LITTLE PRINTABLE. SO VERSATILE AND PERFECT FOR A TEACHER GIFT.
What a cute idea, I'm going to print these out today. Thanks for sharing the idea and for the free printable. I'm trying to wrap up Christmas.
You always have the cutest ideas. These are adorable, gonna do them! Thanks.
I can imagine teachers are getting a lot of chocolates this holiday season. I bet they appreciate those with a bit of humor and a personal touch! Merry X-mas!
I love these, they are great for nursery teachers. I never know what to get or make for them.
Such an adorable and festive DIY idea! Thanks for the printable!
What an adorable idea. I absolutely love the pun. Made me giggle and I had to show my kids.
Awww how cute and adorable is this, any teacher would love to receive this.
There are many Christmas ideas; in fact the internet is full of Christmas ideas these day, but this one looks so cute and logical.
I haven't bought one of those candy canes with the chocolates in it in years! I used to love getting those when I was younger. This is such a cute and easy idea.
These are so cute! I have so many teachers to buy for that it's ridiculous. I will have to think about these.
These printables are so cute. I am going to use them on the teacher gifts I purchased for my sons' teachers.
This is such a cute idea!! I love how simple it is to assemble too! I'll definitely be making here next year!
Awww that's a super adorable idea! It would make a great gift for so many people. Thanks for sharing!
Oh this is so cute! Thank you! I am going to print some of these out for a small little gifts I need.
Adorable printables, perfect for giveaways, without a doubt! I'm sure it's going to be a hit with the teachers!
It is a sweet and easy gift to give the teacher. I like it.
My goodness, this is absolutely beautiful. You have done a great job with some basic supplies and the end result is cute & colorful. I am going to try this one and my kids are going to love it!
These are so cute. I love the little Santa and Kissmass idea. Very clever.
I NEVER know what to gift our teachers since they have so many of them when they are young (an AM teacher, PM, office, etc.). This is easy and affordable. Cute!
Oh, my goodness! This is a pretty neat idea and very economical. I would like to check it out. Thanks for sharing.
Your printable are always so cute! Can't wait to see what you come up with for St-Valentines's Day.
Love your printable! It's super cute and perfect for the season!
I love the whimsy of these printables. They would add such a nice touch to any holiday gifts.
Awww some pretty gift tags those would be for any teacher :) Love stuff like this!
These are just really cute. Makes me want to do some for V-Day coming up =) Maybe even for NYE parties.
What a cute idea. I love the printable. Any teacher would love this.
This is such an cute idea love it specially because I love crafts and love playing around with designing things and art.


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8th & Idaho, downtown Boise at night, by Trent Cutler
Capital of Idaho, the Boise City-Nampa metropolitan area is the third largest city in the American Pacific Northwest region. Fort Boise was established by the US Army in 1863 near the intersection of the Oregon Trail and the major road connecting Idaho City with the Owyhee (Silver City) mining areas; boom towns of that time. Growing rapidly, Boise was incorporated as a city in 1864. Today this is a liberal enclave within an otherwise socially conservative state, increasingly welcoming to alternative lifestyles, and situated amidst some beautiful countryside. Sun Valley Ski Resort, one of America's best, is just a two and a half hour drive away.
A regional center for the arts, jazz and theater, Boise hosts the Gene Harris Jazz Festival each spring. Museums include the Boise Art Museum, the Idaho Historical Museum, the Idaho Black History Museum, and the Boise WaterShed.
Theater groups include the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise Little Theatre, Boise Contemporary Theater, and Prairie Dog Productions.
The Ballet Idaho, the Opera Idaho, and the Boise Philarmonic are also based here, each with a full season of performances each year. The Egyptian Theatre is a local landmark building with concerts, guest speakers, film festivals, opera and other performances. The Morrison Center for Performing Arts, at Boise State University, is another venue for ballet, opera, concerts, musicals and comedy.
The Boise Film Festival in September is sponsored by the Downtown Boise Association - see their events calendar for other goings-on. Boise State University and satellite campuses of the University of Idaho and Idaho State University lend an academic ambience and youthful exuberance to their neighborhoods.
A large Basque festival known as Jaialdi is held once every five years (next in 2020) along with smaller annual festivities here, such as the San Inazio Festival in July, Mortzillak Dinner in November and Sheepherders Ball in December. See the Oinkari Basque Dancers and the Txantxangorriak music group in performance. The Basque Block and the Basque Center maintains the heritage of approximately 15,000 euskal herritarrak who settled here.
Gay people mix quite easily with those of most other people hereabouts, particularly in the more liberal downtown area.
Getting here, getting around
Boise Airport has five major scheduled airlines with direct flights to Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, Denver, Seattle, LA, Phoenix and other major cities west of the Rocky Mountains; then connections to most everywhere.
Valleyride has service between downtown (Capital at Idaho) and the Boise Airport on bus route 3, every 20 minutes during peak, and every 40 minutes during midday hours (roughly 6am to 6pm - see schedule for exact times). The trip takes about 15 minutes. They operate 14 additional weekday, and 7 additional Saturday bus routes around Boise - with no Sunday or holiday services. Fares are between $1-3 per for single rides. They also have services in Nampa and Caldwell, and between Canyon and Ada counties.
Sun Valley Express by CTC has bus/coach service from Boise to Sun Valley ski resort, and they operate tour and charters too.
Boise Weekly is the local alternative paper with news, features, food, music, film and arts reviews and listings.
The Community Center (1088 N Orchard St) offers LGBT community educational and developmental programs, and community resources.
Boise Pridefest takes place in the downtown BoDo district at 8th & Broad Street with a rally, parade and festival on the third Saturday in June.
The Imperial Sovereign Gem Court of Idaho does community fundraiser shows and events around town including Idaho Cares in April and the Pride Show in June, plus Sunday brunch get-togethers.
For some listings of Boise bars, restaurants and hotels, with locations and website links, see our map & listings tab.
Bed 'N' Buns (10325 W Victory Rd; 208-362-1802), all-male gay B&B with three guestrooms, billiards room, garden patio and hot tub, library with cozy fireplace, TV lounge with DVD movies; convenient to the airport, local skiing and nightlife.
Boise Guest House (614 North 5th St; 208-761-6798), six suites with full kitchens and private baths near the Capitol Building; lounge, art.
For more Boise hotel suggestions, and some restaurants, see our map & listings pages.
Balcony Club (150 N 8th St, #226), nightly gay video and dance club with karaoke, and special events; men/women and straight-friendly.
Lucky Dog Tavern (2223 W Fairview Ave), gay bar, open daily, beers on tap, patio, pool, darts, games, WiFi, Sunday brunch.
Neurolux (111 N 11th St), live music club, poetry slams, college crowd, karaoke, Hip Hop; open noon to 2am, 365 days a year.
CLOSED: Pitchers & Pints Brewhouse (Downtown), cheap wine & beer, jukebox.
- Staff 2019


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Phoenix are streaming their new album 'Bankrupt!' online a week ahead of its official release on April 22.
The French band are streaming the follow-up to 2009's 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix' on iTunes. Click here to listen.
Last weekend Phoenix were joined onstage by R&B legend R Kelly during their headline set on day two of this year's Coachella Festival in Indio, California. Scroll down to watch footage of the performance.
Phoenix will play the second weekend of the festival on April 20, before travelling to the UK to play London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire the day of the record's release.
Phoenix also play T In The Park as well as the first ever Longitude festival in Marlay Park, Dublin over the weekend of July 19-21.
To check the availability of Phoenix tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/TICKETS now, or call 0871 230 1094.


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During the 2011 Birmingham riots a St Etienne revolver - used by the French military in 1892 - was fired at the West Midlands Police helicopter outside Newtown's Barton Arms.
AFATHER who became a national symbol of peace after losing his son in the Birmingham riots has repeated a call for a public inquiry six years on from the tragedy.
ACRIMINAL investigation into the deaths of three men in the Birmingham riots was mishandled, according to a report by the independent police watchdog.
He starts by looking at the election season of 1960 and how a new voice for civil rights emerged at that time, how in 1961 the Kennedy brothers pressed for voting rights and desegregating, how in 1962 the Kennedy White House handled the national crisis of integration with a focus on the Mississippi school-system, and how the Birmingham riots affected Robert Kennedy in 1963.
A YOUNG Coventry woman drove off with a haul of clothes from the Birmingham riots - after travelling to the city out of "curiosity".
I was first inspired by Tariq Jahan, who asked for calm the day after losing his son during the Birmingham riots last year - he was a great role model for anyone and he certainly helped to inspire me.
Erum Gilani presented national songs accompanied by the children of Pakistan High Commission and Allama Iqbals famous Dua Lab Pe Ati Hay Duawas also rendered on the occasion and dedicated to the Pakistani victims of Birmingham riots.
Gwyndy, now a Grade II listed building, also provided David Lloyd George with a 'safe house' after he escaped from what became known as the Birmingham Riots.
THE hero cop who led armed police during the siege of the Bartons Arms at the height of the Birmingham riots is suing West Midlands Police - after being transferred from the crackshot team to the force's dog kennels.
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Not long ago I sat in a church reception area waiting for an appointment. I couldn't help but overhear a conversation between two church volunteers. They were active senior adults, most likely in their mid-to-late 70's. They were lamenting the fact that not one baby boomer had signed up for an upcoming event to be hosted by the church's senior adult group, the Amazing Grays.
Based on their conversation, I discovered that the women had put a lot of effort into planning a special dinner which was intended to welcome the first wave of baby boomers into the ranks of their church's senior adult ministry. The volunteers had followed the suggestion of the older adult council and had identified those members and visitors who were born between 1946 and 1955. The women had even crafted colorful invitations and mailed them in anticipation of a great response.
Now three weeks later, the women were torn between being very angry and being totally discouraged.
Actually, it's not an uncommon scenario in churches these days. As congregations begin to respond to the coming age wave, many are trying to steer boomers into current older adult ministry programs. The problem is, it's just not working.
In her book, Baby Boomers and Beyond: Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50 (Jossey-Bass 2010), Dr. Amy Hanson tackles important truths that churches need to hear about ministry to boomers, a group increasingly known as the "new old". In fact, I believe every church leader should read this book in preparation for the fast-growing aging population. Hanson offers great insight into both the similarities and differences between boomers and their older counterparts. She also suggests practical strategies for meeting the ministry needs of all older adults.
According to Hanson, a primary key to understanding boomers is to realize that they are keenly interested in staying young and are likely to resist anything associated with aging, old, or senior. Just consider our culture, which sends a strong message that aging well is all about remaining young, active and healthy. It's not surprising that an invitation to join a group called the Amazing Grays would be met with little interest by boomers. In fact, boomers would likely consider such a group as something for their parents or slightly-older counterparts, but not for them. It's not that they intend to snub their older peers, it's just that they don't see themselves in this role.
So what's a church to do? Hanson points to the importance of choosing names that won't repel people. She notes that some congregations are beginning to gravitate toward labels like "Second half ministry" or "Encore generation" while other churches are choosing to stay away from any term that reflects an age-related image.
Hanson also points to another important reality that churches often miss. As people age, they become more diverse, not less. Just think about it. At age 75, some people have traveled extensively; others have only occasionally left the town in which they were born. Some are still working, either full-time or part-time; others have been retired for decades. But the greatest difference has to do with physical and mental abilities. Some are active and healthy at 75; others are living with chronic disease or disability. Understanding this diversity is a first step in creating meaningful ministries which will meet the needs of the over-50 crowd.
Learning to think about ministry to those over 50 in today's world requires a new paradigm. It may even require tossing out some tired labels in favor of fresh identities. As the frustrated volunteers are discovering in their failed attempt to embrace aging boomers, it means rethinking what's-always-been-done. That's the first step… and the most difficult.
Over the next few months, Missy will share insight and strategies for rethinking 50-plus ministry. Her latest book, Don't Write my Obituary Just Yet, is now available. You can find Missy online at www.missybuchanan.com, join her Facebook page Aging and Faith, and follow her on Twitter @MissyBuchanan.


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#!/usr/bin/env python3
#
# Copyright (c) 2017 Intel Corporation
#
# SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
#

# vim: ai:ts=4:sw=4

import sys
import pprint

def read_until(line, fd, end):
    out = [line]
    while True:
        idx = line.find(end)
        if idx < 0:
            line = clean_line(fd.readline(), fd)
            out.append(line)
        else:
            out.append(line[idx + len(end):])
            return out

def remove_comment(line, fd):
    out = []
    while True:
        idx = line.find('/*')
        if idx < 0:
            idx = line.find('//')
            if idx < 0:
                out.append(line)
            else:
                out.append(line[:idx])
            return ' '.join(out)

        out.append(line[:idx])
        line = read_until(line[idx:], fd, '*/')[-1]

def clean_line(line, fd):
    return remove_comment(line, fd).strip()

def parse_node_name(line):
    line = line[:-1]

    if '@' in line:
        line, addr = line.split('@')
    else:
        addr = None

    if ':' in line:
        if len(line.split(':')) == 3:
            alt_label, label, name = line.split(':')
        else:
            label, name = line.split(':')
            alt_label = None
    else:
        name = line
        label = None
        alt_label = None

    if addr is None:
        return label, name.strip(), None, None, None

    if alt_label is None:
        return label, name.strip(), addr, int(addr, 16), None

    return label, name.strip(), addr, int(addr, 16), alt_label

def parse_values_internal(value, start, end, separator):
    out = []

    inside = False
    accum = []
    for ch in value:
        if not inside:
            if ch == start:
                inside = True
                accum = []
        else:
            if ch == end:
                inside = False
                out.append(''.join(accum))
                accum = []
            else:
                accum.append(ch)

    if separator == ' ':
        out = [v.split() for v in out]

    if len(out) == 1:
        return parse_value(out[0])

    return [parse_value(v) for v in out]

def parse_values(value, start, end, separator):
    out = parse_values_internal(value, start, end, separator)
    if isinstance(out, list) and \
       all(isinstance(v, str) and len(v) == 1 and not v.isalpha() for v in out):
        return bytearray(out)

    return out

def parse_value(value):
    if value == '':
        return value

    if isinstance(value, list):
        out = [parse_value(v) for v in value]
        return out[0] if len(out) == 1 else out

    if value[0] == '<':
        return parse_values(value, '<', '>', ' ')
    if value[0] == '"':
        return parse_values(value, '"', '"', ',')
    if value[0] == '[':
        return parse_values(value, '[', ']', ' ')

    if value[0] == '&':
        return {'ref': value[1:]}

    if value[0].isdigit():
        if value.startswith("0x"):
            return int(value, 16)
        if value[0] == '0':
            return int(value, 8)
        return int(value, 10)

    return value

def parse_property(property, fd):
    if '=' in property:
        key, value = property.split('=', 1)
        value = ' '.join(read_until(value, fd, ';')).strip()
        if not value.endswith(';'):
            raise SyntaxError("parse_property: missing semicolon: %s" % value)
        return key.strip(), parse_value(value[:-1])

    property = property.strip()
    if not property.endswith(';'):
        raise SyntaxError("parse_property: missing semicolon: %s" % property)

    return property[:-1].strip(), True

def build_node_name(name, addr):
    if addr is None:
        return name
    elif isinstance(addr, int):
        return '%s@%x' % (name, addr)

    return '%s@%s' % (name, addr.strip())

def parse_node(line, fd):
    label, name, addr, numeric_addr, alt_label = parse_node_name(line)

    node = {
        'label': label,
        'type': type,
        'addr': numeric_addr,
        'children': {},
        'props': {},
        'name': build_node_name(name, addr)
    }
    if alt_label:
        node['alt_name'] = alt_label

    while True:
        line = fd.readline()
        if not line:
            raise SyntaxError("parse_node: Missing } while parsing node")

        line = clean_line(line, fd)
        if not line:
            continue

        if line == "};":
            break

        if line.endswith('{'):
            new_node = parse_node(line, fd)
            node['children'][new_node['name']] = new_node
        else:
            key, value = parse_property(line, fd)
            node['props'][key] = value

    return node

def parse_file(fd, ignore_dts_version=False):
    nodes = {}
    has_v1_tag = False
    while True:
        line = fd.readline()
        if not line:
            break

        line = clean_line(line, fd)
        if not line:
            continue

        if line.startswith('/include/ '):
            _, filename = line.split()
            with open(filename.strip()[1:-1], "r") as new_fd:
                nodes.update(parse_file(new_fd, True))
        elif line == '/dts-v1/;':
            has_v1_tag = True
        elif line.startswith('/memreserve/ ') and line.endswith(';'):
            _, start, end = line.split()
            start = int(start, 16)
            end = int(end[:-1], 16)
            label = "reserved_memory_0x%x_0x%x" % (start, end)
            nodes[label] = {
                'type': 'memory',
                'reg': [start, end],
                'label': label,
                'addr': start,
                'name': '<memreserve>'
            }
        elif line.endswith('{'):
            if not has_v1_tag and not ignore_dts_version:
                raise SyntaxError("parse_file: Missing /dts-v1/ tag")

            new_node = parse_node(line, fd)
            nodes[new_node['name']] = new_node
        else:
            raise SyntaxError("parse_file: Couldn't understand the line: %s" % line)
    return nodes

def dump_refs(name, value, indent=0):
    spaces = '  ' * indent

    out = []
    if isinstance(value, dict) and 'ref' in value:
        out.append('%s\"%s\" -> \"%s\";' % (spaces, name, value['ref']))
    elif isinstance(value, list):
        for elem in value:
            out.extend(dump_refs(name, elem, indent))

    return out

def dump_all_refs(name, props, indent=0):
    out = []
    for value in props.values():
        out.extend(dump_refs(name, value, indent))
    return out

def next_subgraph(count=[0]):
    count[0] += 1
    return 'subgraph cluster_%d' % count[0]

def get_dot_node_name(node):
    name = node['name']
    return name[1:] if name[0] == '&' else name

def dump_to_dot(nodes, indent=0, start_string='digraph devicetree', name=None):
    spaces = '  ' * indent

    print("%s%s {" % (spaces, start_string))

    if name is not None:
        print("%slabel = \"%s\";" % (spaces, name))
        print("%s\"%s\";" % (spaces, name))

    ref_list = []
    for node in nodes.values():
        if node['children']:
            refs = dump_to_dot(node['children'], indent + 1, next_subgraph(),
                               get_dot_node_name(node))
            ref_list.extend(refs)
        else:
            print("%s\"%s\";" % (spaces, get_dot_node_name(node)))

    for node in nodes.values():
        refs = dump_all_refs(get_dot_node_name(node), node['props'], indent)
        ref_list.extend(refs)

    if start_string.startswith("digraph"):
        print("%s%s" % (spaces, '\n'.join(ref_list)))

    print("%s}" % spaces)

    return ref_list

def main(args):
    if len(args) == 1:
        print('Usage: %s filename.dts' % args[0])
        return 1

    if '--dot' in args:
        formatter = dump_to_dot
        args.remove('--dot')
    else:
        formatter = lambda nodes: pprint.pprint(nodes, indent=2)

    with open(args[1], "r") as fd:
        formatter(parse_file(fd))

    return 0

if __name__ == '__main__':
    sys.exit(main(sys.argv))

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