At the southernmost tip of Albania, often only passed by on the way to Greece, lies a region where tourists are rare and visitors are still treated truly like guests. The municipality of Konispol is often overlooked by travellers. True, it has less of the dramatic mountain scenery of the "Riviera" or beaches that are full during the high season. However, if you want to experience authentic rural Albania, Konispol and its surrounding villages are a gem waiting to be discovered. The municipality stretches from the Butrint Archaeological Park just across from the Vivar Channel in the north, the plains of Vrina and Mursi to the Ionian Sea in the west, high mountains in the east and Greece in the south. The town of Konispol, perched on the slope of Mount Saraqin, is its administrative centre and is located only one kilometre from the Greek border. The hard-working residents in this area are mostly farmers, cultivating citrus and other fruit and olives, or make a living raising livestock. With around 13,700 inhabitants, almost four times as many sheep and goats, and 2700 cows providing milk for its four cheese factories, it is a rich agricultural region. It is also home to 3700 beehives, producing 110 tons of honey per year. The pride of the municipality though is undoubtedly its mandarin production, which is celebrated in an annual festival in November.
Unlike the villages along the "Riviera", the people of Konispol do not leave for Greece at the end of the seaside tourism season, and in the plains, young inhabitants have largely remained instead of emigrated. In addition to its pleasant Mediterranean climate, this makes a visit to this region worthwhile at any time of the year. So, if you are looking for a few quiet days away from the hustle and bustle of the seaside tourists, want to extend your visit to the Butrint Archaeological Park by a day or two, or are travelling overland from Albania to Greece along the coast, Konispol is an untouched region full of diverse activities, cultural and natural treasures and hospitality waiting for you.
Konispol and its surrounding area have been inhabited all the way back to the Stone Age. Several archaeological finds point to Palaeolithic settlements in the region, one of which in Kreshmoi Cave dates back 27,000 years. Other archaeological points of interest include the Palaeolithic site of Xarra and Saint Marine cave on the south-eastern slope of Mount Mile. During antiquity, the area was inhabited by the Chaonians, a tribe that populated the ancient region of Epirus. Below the town of Konispoli lies the Vardhar valley, bordered in its north by the Hani George, through which roads connected Chaonia with the old Greek region of Thesprotia. Following the Chaonians, the Prasaebi and Cestrine tribes inhabited Konispol and its surroundings. During the 2nd century BC the area was conquered by and incorporated into the Roman Empire. During this time, the ancient city of Butrint flourished and extended across the Vivar Channel to take up large parts of the Vrina Plain. During this period, the aqueduct was constructed, bringing water to the city from the mountains near Xarra. After the fall of the Roman Empire, a tumultuous period began around the 6th century, and the region was fought over by Slavs, Ostrogoths, Bulgarians, the Byzantine Empire, Normans, Angevins and Venetians. Ali Pasha Tepelena incorporated it into the Ottoman Empire in 1799. As Ottoman society was organized based on the religionbased millet system and not on ethnic group, schools in the region, as elsewhere where Albanians lived, were conducted only in Turkish and Greek. Christian Albanians could attend Greek schools, and Muslim Albanians Turkish schools, but Albanian language schools were highly discouraged. Following the National Awakening (Rilindja) movement at the end of the 19th century, more and more Albanian-language schools were established, the first of which was opened in 1910 in Konispol. Other villages in the area followed, with a school opening in Mursi in 1917 and one in Shales in 1924. Following the First Balkan War in 1912-13, the region became part of the shortlived Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus, before, following the First World War, being incorporated into the independent Albanian state in 1921.
From the Albanian ethno-cultural point of view, the region is located at the borders of Labëria to the north and Çamëria to the south. Çamëria (Chameria) comprises the coastal part of the historical Greek region of Epirus and the southern tip of Albania. The population of this region are called Çamë (Chams) and are predominantly Albanianspeaking. Ethnicity and Religion The municipality of Konispol is ethnically diverse and is home to Orthodox Christian and Muslim populations. As elsewhere in Albania, the religious communities and ethnicities generally live with each other peacefully. Albanians form the majority of the population but there are several other groups, including Aromanians/Vlachs, Greeks and Romani, the percentage of which varies from village to village. The town of Konispol is a centre of Muslim Cham Albanians, who populate the villages of Dishat, Vërva, Shalës, Markat, Ninat and Janjar in the eastern part of the municipality. The villages of Xarra, Mursi and Çiflik on the other hand are mostly inhabited by Orthodox Albanians, alongside some Muslim Albanians, Aromanians, Greeks and Romani. In Xarra, the Muslim Albanian Cham population arrived from northern Greece in the 1920s and 1940s. Shkalla is majority Aromanian, with minorities of Muslim Albanians and Greeks. Vrina is a relatively new village, established during the communist period, and is populated nearly equally by Muslim and Orthodox Albanians and Greeks.
Traditional Dress The dullamane, the common historical dress for women, is a long, velvet, red-, green- and cherry-coloured dress, embroidered at the collar, sleeves and hem. A short coat or knitted cardigan-like jacket was usually worn over the dress, often embellished with different motives. The woman's head would be covered by a white, translucent triangular scarf, embroidered on all sides. During the Ottoman period, women's standard dress shifted towards another garment, called the citjane, which was made of a long strip of flowery fabric, wrapped artfully around the legs and waist, similar to traditional Ottoman pajamas. The torso was covered with a translucent white jacket with loose sleeves and a velvet vest. The most common men's outfit was made up of a kneelength kilt known as fustanella, embroidered with silver thread, a snug jacket and a short shirt with loose sleeves. The head would be covered by a felt hat, qeleshe (similar to a fez) and leather clogs topped with red knots worn with white knitted socks covered the feet. The outfit was usually completed by a holster embroidered with silver thread used to carry a rifle or a pistol.
Architecture Although interspersed with plenty of new construction, the region is home to some beautiful examples of traditional architecture. This includes massive stone houses with two to three storeys, usually built with arched windows and roofs covered with tiles or stone shingles. Another traditional structure is the kulla, a kind of small fortified tower, like the now ruined Tower of Jani in the village of Janjar. Unfortunately, few of these have survived till today, often only in the middle of forests, scrubland or in military zones near the Albanian border.
Konispol is the southernmost town in Albania, about a kilometre from the Greek border. It is built on top of a ridge and in the slopes of Mount Saraqin, with views towards the northwest and west, overseeing plains, Lake Butrint, the Ionian Sea and Corfu - a natural balcony 300 metres above the sea level. Konipol is home to some of the finest examples of traditional stone houses in the region, although many are in varying states of disrepair. In Shehat neighbourhood, seven of these two- or threestorey dwellings are designated cultural monuments. Generally constructed of stone, these buildings once hosted wealthy families, and have impressive vaulted stone gates, constructed to match the design of the main structure. The centre of the town has recently been restored, and you'll find a handful of small shops, cafÊs, restaurants and a guesthouse.
At the foot of a cone-shaped hill in Vadhar valley lies the village of Çiflik. The village is mostly made up of newly constructed houses, interspersed with old stone houses here and there, a sports bar and a small shop. The inhabitants make a living in agriculture, particularly with mandarins, as well through livestock and beekeeping. Where the road ends at the highest part of the village begins a footpath to the top of the hill where the ancient city of Çuka e Ajtoit once lay. On the other side of the village, to the north-west and across the Pavlla river, lies the Monastery of St. Nicholas.
Shkalla might appear unremarkable at first sight, however its unique history makes it stand apart from other villages in the municipality. Apart from a few Muslim Cham Albanians and Greek families, the majority of the inhabitants are Aromanians, also known as Vlachs, once nomadic shepherds. They settled this village during the communist period, and are distinguished by their language, which is based on Latin and has similarities with Romanian. Furthermore, the village is home to a few families of Muslim Romani originally from Filiates, Greece, who were expelled over 1944-45. There is a quarry near the village that provided the limestone blocks for the monumental buildings of Butrint during antiquity. Shkalla has a dairy, located not far from the national road. As the mountainous terrain isn't suitable for farming, the population makes most of its income from sheep and goat products.
Atop a hill that gently rises from the Vrina plain, along the western shore of a small lake, lies the village of Mursi. It is one of the municipality's more important villages. The people living here are thought to have previously lived on Mile mountain to its northeast in the 18th century. The population of Mursi is predominantly Orthodox, and in the center you can find two small churches. There are also a few cafÊs, one restaurant on the northern shore of the lake near the national road, as well as a small supermarket. Most villagers make a living growing mandarins.
The origin of the village known today as Xarra goes back around 45,000 years. The discovery of flint tools by Italian archaeologist Luigi Maria Ugolini in the 1930s indicates that the area has been settled already by the Middle Palaeolithic. This area also provided water to the ancient city in Butrint during the Roman period, which saw the construction of an aqueduct from Xarra across the plain and the Vivar channel into the city centre on the peninsula. Today Xarra is the seat of an administrative unit comprising the surrounding villages. It has a few cafĂŠs and other shops. There is also a dairy and even a tattoo shop.
The village of Vrina is quite new, having been established during the communist period, but the surrounding area has been inhabited for centuries. In the 2nd century BC, the Romans extended the city of Butrint from the peninsula onto the plain, where a new district with villas and public buildings was constructed. In the 6th century, this area was called Cestrine valley, named after the son of Andromache and Helenus of Troy, Cestrinus. Over time, the plain became marshland, and was only reclaimed in the second half of the 20th century during the communist regime. The dense forest on top of the hill was cleared, and people from the surrounding areas settled here. In 1956, the Vrina Agricultural Cooperative was established, producing chiefly wheat and citrus as well as managing livestock. Even today, the villagers still mainly work in agriculture, but the village does host three cafes and two small minimarkets.
Just across the national road from Vrina lies the village of Shëndëlliaj, also located on a small hill. On the very top of the hill one finds the village church, built in 1831, which stands on old Roman ruins. After being destroyed in the 1967 cultural revolution that saw religion banned, it was restored in 1994. It has a simple interior with a wooden iconostasis. From the church hilltop, you can enjoy great views of the surrounding olive plantations and fields, Lake Butrint and the peninsula. To access the church, simply open the large gate leading though the olive plantation; on the other side, you'll find a small gate to enter the church yard (neither is locked).
The people of Shëndëlliaj mainly originate from the Mirdita highlands, only settling around the year 2000 when free movement was reinstated after the fall of communism. They make a living through agriculture and animal husbandry.
The first and largest village of this side valley, Shalës spreads out over two facing slopes of Mount Saraqin and Mount Mellez. Inhabited as early as in the Neolithic period, the village is also found in Ottoman documents from the 15th century. Many newly constructed houses surround the mosque in the centre, while towards the back of the valley some older stone houses are still visible. Shalës has a few cafés, mainly frequented by the men of the village, as well as a minimarket along the main road. Most villagers earn income from the surrounding olive plantations, as whole olives or from the oil, as well as from livestock.
Driving up the long and winding gravel road from Shalës takes you deeper into the valley and to the village of Dishat. Archaeological excavations near the village have discovered clay and metal objects dating from the 3rd century BC up through the Middle Ages, indicating that the area has been populated since antiquity. In Dishat one can note the dry-stone walls typical for the region surrounding many properties. Some traditional stone houses have been restored. One of the smaller villages in the municipality, the remaining population of Dishat makes a living from livestock and wool products, as well as from fruit.
Continuing from Dishat onwards, the landscape opens up, unfolding into a high plateau, with the reservoir to your left. Soon after you will reach Verva, the last village of this valley. The village feels almost deserted, but after wandering around you will quickly come across houses where the few dozen inhabitants still reside. In the centre of the village lies the former school and communist cultural centre, which are unused today. Further up the mountainside there are a number of well-preserved stone estates. Situated just a few hundred metres from the Greek border, people here make a living mostly through animal husbandry.
Continuing along the rocky road, flanked by vineyards, brings you to the municipality of Konispol's most remote village. Janjar's settlement dates back to Illyrian times. Ruins of a monastery dating back to the 4th or 5th century have been discovered in the area as well. The village is spread out over several neighbourhoods, with the oldest part located along a ridge to the north. The three-storey Tower of Jani was once located in the south of the village. Four metres wide and 15 metres high, it was well preserved until the 19th century, though it lies in ruins today. The locals live mainly by cultivating olives and raising livestock. The village has a nearby reservoir, an artificial lake used for irrigation, which can be reached by turning off to the right before arriving at the village.
The municipality of Konispol's diverse landscape offers plenty of walks for different fitness levels. Lake Bufi This is an easy hike along the Vivar channel and around the natural Lake Bufi. SInce the terrain is flat and mostly follows wide dirt paths, it is suitable for all fitness levels. Starting from the village of Shëndëlliaj, the 10 km walk takes about 2.5 hours. If you start from the eastern side near the SH98 national road, it is slightly shorter. This walk is great for nature lovers, but can also be adjusted to incorporate some historical sites, like Kalivo, Diaporit, the Xarra aqueduct remains and Roman villas (see "Discover Archaeological Sites Off the Beaten Track"). Vrina plain walk Another easy hike of about 10 km on level ground leads through the Vrina plain. This area used to be covered in dense forest until the 1960s, when it was transformed into agricultural land. This, however leads to parts of the plain being flooded during the winter. This hike is great for spotting birds and other wildlife (see "Wildlife and Bird Watching at Butrint NP"). It starts at the southern cable ferry station, and follows the shore of the Vivar channel, sea, and Pavlla river, before cutting through the fields to close the circle in about 3 hours.
Çuka e Ajtoit This cone-shaped hill is reminiscent of Cape Town's famous Lion's Head, but at only about 230m, it is somewhat smaller. Located right next to the village of Çiflik, Çuka e Ajtoit was a fortified hill settlement from the 4th or 3rd century BC until about the 4th century AD. The retaining walls enclose an area of about 7.5 hectares. With its strategic location along important ancient trade routes, and overlooking the entire plain, its main purpose was that of an outpost to protect Butrint. The trail to the top starts at the highest part of village, clearly visible at the last house just where the road ends. Along a rocky footpath it takes about 30 minutes to the top, where you can marvel at the massive stone blocks of the ancient fortification, with views on all sides. Mount Mile After a long hike to the top of Mount Mile, to the east of Xarra, you'll be rewarded with spectacular views. At 823 metres elevation, you can see from Lake Butrint and Lake Bufi to the Ionian Sea and Corfu, as well as over the Vrina plain, and towards the hilly border with Greece. With an ascent of about 650 metres and a distance to the summit of about 4 km, the top can be reached in about 2 hours. The mountain can be approached either from a dirt road turnoff from the SH98 national road, about 2 km south of the village Vurgu i Ri, or from the eastern side from the village of Vagalat.
The most well-known site to visit in the area is clearly Butrint Archaeological Park, which can be described as a microcosm of Albanian history. In 1992, it was the first site in the country to be inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and it has been discovered by thousands of visitors every year. However, just outside of the peninsula, where most of the excavated areas lie, there is plenty to be seen. The municipality of Konispol is a true treasure trove for visitors interested in history and archaeology: The municipality boasts sites dating from the Palaeolithic to Bronze Age fortifications, from Roman remains to 13th century church ruins. Butrint's extended Roman district on the Vrina plain Under Roman rule, starting from the 1st century BC, the city of Butrint was extended along the other side of the Vivar channel. The new district included residential villas and public buildings such as Roman baths. In fact some remnants of Roman villas have been found in the fields near the current-day village of Shëndëlliaj, to the north. Even the village's church has been discovered to have been built on top of former Roman dwellings.
A bit further to the east, the village of Xarra lies on top of a small hill. It is from a spring here, archaeologists believe, that the city of Butrint drew its water supply. In order to transport the water across the Vivar Channel, a 3.5 km long aqueduct was constructed, rising up to 6 metres above the ground. It was supported by arches, the pillars of which were spaced about 3.5 metres apart. A branch of the aqueduct also supplied this new district on the Vrina plain. The bases of some of the pillars, signposted from the main road, can still be seen today near Xarra. The sites are a bit difficult to find on your own, so taking a guide with you is recommended.
Kalivo Across the Butrint peninsula, between Lake Butrint and Lake Bufi, lies a hill that was the site of the bronzeage settlement of Kalivo. The hill is about 80 metres high, and its top was first used as a settlement in the 12th century BC. The Italian archaeologist Luigi Maria Ugulini, who led a number of digs in Butrint in the 1920s and 1930s, discovered bronze-age stone tools here. In the 6th century BC, during the war between the Kaon tribes and the Corfu-based conquerors, it was fortified with massive walls 1.3 km in length, small sections of which can still be seen today mostly on the eastern and southern side of the hill. Kalivo is part of the Butrint Archaeological Park and is included as part of the same UNESCO World Heritage site. A footpath from Lake Bufi leads to Kalivo hill from the east. From the west it can be accessed walking along the shore of the Vivar channel, depending on the season. Diaporit On the south-west shore of Lake Butrint lies another archaeological site from the Roman period, the foundations of a large Roman villa. Nearby one can find the ruins of a palaeo-Christian church, built in the 6th century. The ruins can be reached via a walking path that forks off from the Lake Bufi trail to the northwest. Alternatively, the site is reachable by boat (see the Boat Trips section).
Malathre fort To the left of the road, when travelling from Mursi to Konispol, perched onto a small, barren hill at the foot of Mount Mile, one can see the ruins of Malathre fort. The fortification was built in the 4th to 3rd century BC, and was used again between the 1st and 4th century AD. Its position and size indicate that it was mainly used to control the road below it. Archaeologists also presume that has served as a pre-fortress for the settlement of Çuka of Ajtoit. Malathe fort was laid out in a square shape built from large stone blocks, with a length of around 18 metres on all sides and a wall thickness of up to 1.2 metres. Its corners were fortified with towers, two of which are still visible. During the second period of use it was transformed into a Roman villa rustica with nine additional utilitarian rooms, extending the square into a rectangle layout and creating a south-facing façade. The side walls are built with stone blocks like the first fortification, but poorly hewn, while the interior walls are made of small stones and larger slabs. Generally, the architecture of the extension is rather bare, indicating the utilitarian nature of buildings during this period. St. Nicholas Basilica and Monastery Continuing south, just before crossing the Pavlla river, a dirt road forks off on the right hand side that leads to the ruins of the monastery and church dedicated to St. Nicholas (Shën Koll), about 700 metres to the north-west of the village of Çiflik. The turnoff is not signposted. The road leads through mandarin plantations until reaching a large concrete building used as a stable for sheep. Fifty metres on to the left, one finds the remnants of the church, which stems from the 18th century, though a foundation of bricks and tile fragments of an older Byzantine church from the 11th and 15th centuries lie underneath. The adjacent monastery was built around the 17th century.
St. Marine's Cave Located in the Bogaz gorge, along the national road SH97, which passes from Shkalla towards the eastern part of the municipality, set high up along a steep slope of Mount Mile lies this Middle Palaeolithic cave, known in Albanian as Shpella e Shën Marinës. It is considered to be one of the oldest known settlements in Albania, first discovered by an Italian archaeological mission in the 1930s. Findings from this period include two flint scrapers, the horns of a goat and a fire ash heap. Later is was used as a place of worship by Christians, as indicated by the figure of a priest or a saint painted on the left side of the rock, and was transformed into a kind of cave church in recent years. A wooden staircase has been built for easier access to the upper part of the cave, which is up to 6 metres high. The hike to the cave starts at the main road in Bogaz gorge, and doesn't follow any particular, defined walking path. Finding your own way up the steep mountain slope, with the cave in sight above for a general direction, the hike takes about 45 minutes, one way.
Krëshmoi Cave This cave, known as Shpella e Krëshmoit in Albanian, is located on the southern slope of Mount Saraqin, 400 m above sea level, and about 1.5 km north of the Town of Konispol. This southwest facing cave was first used for habitation over 27,000 years and has been used throughout the millennia since. The cave is about 50 metres long in total, divided into two branches, reaching a width and height of 6 metres. Excavations in the sediment of the cave brought to light findings from the upper Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic. Tools made from bones, earthenware, painted pottery, terracotta and mud sculptures, fossilised seeds of wild barley, wild grapes, and goat, sheep and cow bones comprise just some of the materials discovered. Amongst the most prominent findings is the head of a female, which the archaeologists have named the "Beauty of Konispol". The cave was named after Lent (krëshmo), given its function as a pilgrimage place for Christians, where believers came to fast and pray. Starting from Konispol, the hike out and back to the cave is 3 hours, and since the cave is not easy to find, it's best to be undertaken accompanied by a local guide.
Driving past the fields of Xarra and Vrina, and further onto Konispol, you won't fail to notice the abundant citrus trees. The area's conditions are ideal for mandarin cultivation, but other citrus such as orange, lemon, grapefruit and lime are grown. Within the municipality, more than 480 hectares of mandarin plantations are cultivated, comprising more than 150,000 mature and 135,000 immature trees. A tree in full production can carry 115 kg of fruit on average, leading to a total production of about 23,000 tons of citrus per year for the entire region. This provides work for up to 2000 people in the surrounding villages, but also from other parts of the country during harvest season. At the three mandarin processing lines within the municipality, up to 10 tons of fruit can be processed per hour. Approximately 8,500 tons of mandarins from here are exported, mainly to Kosovo, but also to Europe, including Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands. Citrus cultivation is a major economic driver, and brings the region about 8 million Euros in revenues every year. The mandarin harvest season starts around October or November, which is also when the municipality celebrates the harvest with its annual Mandarin Festival. The festival includes exhibitions, concerts, children's games, as well as traditional costumes and dances. Details for the current year's festival, including exact dates, location and programme, can be found on facebook.com/mandarinafest/. If you would like to gain insight into local agriculture life, check out one of these mandarin plantations. Of the over 80 farms in the region, take a tour to the Danga family farm, located on 4 hectares of land on a small hill near Xarra. The family cultivates different types of citrus, pomegranates, olives and walnuts, has 4 permanent workers and up to 12 during the harvest season, and is happy to show visitors around. A rest area to offer drinks and traditional local food to visitors is in the works. If you would like to combine your plantation tour with other activities in the area, Gabby Travel offers daytrips including hikes and visits to local families.
The Butrint National Park contains Lake Butrint, the Vivar Channel, plains on the southern shore of the channel leading to the Pavlla river and the villages of Vrina and ShĂŤndĂŤlliaj. Lake Butrint is a salt-water lagoon. The lake and adjoining Vivar Channel, the natural connection between the lake and the Ionian Sea at the Strait of Corfu, are affected by the tide. The plains of Vrina and Xarra are seasonal wetlands, and are flooded during the winter months. The lake and surrounding marshlands have been listed as a Ramsar protected area, and were declared a national park in 2000. The area is particularly rich in wildlife, including 246 different species of birds, 25 species of reptiles, 10 species of amphibia, 39 species of mammals and 105 species of fish. Ninetyfive species present in the national park (38% of all observed species) are considered endangered in Europe. With such a high number of species, Butrint is an important natural protection site on a European scale. Furthermore, the national park shelters 35 species of Global Conservation Concern.
Birds The wetlands are an important site for local and migratory birds (and those looking to catch a glimpse of them!). Their habitat and species diversity have increased over the last few years, as new wetlands have been created due to collapse of drainage canals in the surrounding fields. This has affected waterfowl in particular, which use these shallow waters (fresh and brackish) as resting and feeding sites. The majority of species are recorded in winter, when more than 8000 individuals have been counted. Diving species dominate the bird community. The most common species are the great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus), cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), common pochard (Aythya ferina), the Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) and Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus). Other bird habitats include the more rocky areas, where the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), rock partridge (Alectoris graeca), blue rock thrush (Monticola solitarius) and western rock nuthatch (Sitta neumayer) can be spotted, and dry areas with species such as the crested lark (Galerida cristata), meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis), pied wagtail (Motacilla alba), common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) and goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). It's also worth noting a number of globally endangered species that can be found within the park: pygmy cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus), Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus), red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis), marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris), ferruginous duck (Aythya nyroca), white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala), white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus), greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga), lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni), great bustard (Otis tarda), great snipe (Gallinago media) and the slender-billed curlew (Numenius tenuirostris).
The best spots for bird-watching are at the southeastern corner of Bufi lake, the mouth of the Pavlla river, the mouth of the Vivar channel, as well on the Butrint peninsula. These are reachable on foot or by boat.
Bats and other Mammals Apart from birds, the region is habitat to a variety of mammals. Thirty-nine species of mammals have been observed within the park. Noteworthy is the population of bats, several of which are globally endangered. These include the Blasius' horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus blasii), mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale), greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum), common bentwing bat (Miniopterus schreibersii), geoffroy's bat (Myotis emarginatus), greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis) and long-fingered bat (Myotis capacinii). Near the border with Greece, to the southwest of the Vrina plain, the hilly terrain around the Stillo Cape is also home to two more rare animals: Wolves (Canis lupus) and the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). Along the Pavlla River it is possible to spot Eurasian otters (lutra lutra). Amphibians and Reptiles Visitors to Butrint will almost certainly have the chance to spot a few of the European Pond Terrapin (Emys orbicularis) near the agora or gymnasium, but there are even more species of amphibians and reptiles to be found within the larger area of the park. Among these are the endangered Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) and the European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea), as well as the Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata), Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni) and the Leopard Snake (Elaphe situla). Near the seashore Loggerheads (Caretta caretta) and Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea) can be spotted.
For more information on the fauna and flora found in the park, check out the Butrint National Park Management Plan 2010, which is available on the official park website (see section "Further Information") and is currently being revised.
The municipality's terrain make for great cycling and mountain biking on stretches of quiet, freshly-paved roads with beautiful views, and dirt roads in the more remote parts. Road cycling, on the way from Saranda to Greece, is possible along the SH81 and SH98 roads, the former passing through the plains but with older, patchier asphalt, while the latter was recently asphalted, but is hillier. For mountain bikers, the gravel road up to the top of Mount Mile is a great option, while the access roads to the villages of Dishat and Verve, as well as Ninat and Janjar make great day trips with scenic views. While there is currently no signed network of cycling routes in place, the municipality is looking into developing better infrastructure, so it's worth checking back on www.south.al before your future trip. For those who are not travelling with their own bikes, Gabby Travel offers bike rentals out of Saranda.
Cable ferry Take the cable ferry to cross the Vivar channel and reach the municipality of Konispol to the south of Butrint. This curious, seemingly improvised vessel is a sight in itself; visitors can watch the swimming platform, made from a metal hull and wooden deck, make its way from one shore to the other across the 70-metre wide channel, pulled along a cable. It transports pedestrians as well as vehicles, and is mainly used by locals of the nearby villages. It's not a boat trip per se, but the ride is inexpensive, and coming from Butrint, it gives you a chance to see the Triangular Fortress up close, right on the other side of the channel from Butrint. The ferry operates year-round and tickets cost 75 LekÍ per person and 700 LekÍ per car. Lake Butrint Moving to the east through the Vivar Channel, one can explore Lake Butrint and surroundings by boat. The archaeological sites of Kalivo and Diaporit, as described earlier, are easy to access and make a worthwhile boat trip. Another interesting experience and great opportunity for a cruise around Lake Butrint is a mussel tour, offered by Soraldo Nevo from Ksamil. After learning about mussel farming first hand, which was introduced in the lake in the 1950s, guests are treated to a lunch to taste local specialities.
Ali Pasha Castle and Coast of Konispol Given how rich the area is in water from the lake, channel and sea, a great option to explore it is by boat. A popular destination is the castle at the mouth of the Vivar channel, built in the early 19th century by Ali Pasha of Tepelena, a famous warlord well known to the French and English courts of the time. The 20-minute boat ride passes the remains of a small church and shrine, a Roman villa, a customs house from the 1920s, as well as several bunkers from the communist period, reminding you of the proximity of the Greek border. It is also possible to extend the trip along the coast to the south. There you'll pass birdwatching spots, mussel farms, Cape Stillo and the two small islands of Tongo and Stillo. In the other direction, the shores north of the channel offer some quiet beaches which can be comfortably reached by boat. Ramiz Emini, who also goes by Dajko Xarra, offers a ferry service to these places. Other boats lie at a small dock near the cable ferry; ask the ferry operator to call a boatsman for you should there be no one there.
For those who'd like to more actively experience the waters of the national park, kayaking is a great option, in either Lake Butrint or the Vivar channel. The best starting points for this activity are near the cable ferry, to go along the channel towards the sea, or from the small fishing settlement east of the Triangular Castle to explore the lake. Starting near the cable ferry, the Ali Pasha Castle at the mouth of the channel can be reached after paddling for about 2.3km. A stop for stretching your legs and exploring is possible at a customs house built during the reign of King Zog in the early 20th century, located on the northern shore, which is surrounded by bunkers from the communist period. This place can also be reached by a dirt road off the SH81 national road, and makes for a good starting point for kayaking along the coast.Going eastwards, the calm waters of lake Butrint are a great area to be explored by kayak. If you are keen on stopping along the shore, the ancient site of Kalivo can be reached after 1.8km, while the Roman villa and church remains of Diaporit are about 3.3km far from the starting point. On the northern shore, you can see the Butrint peninsula from the water and follow the ancient fortification walls. Unfortunately, at this point it is not possible to rent kayaks in the vicinity of the municipality, so this is only an option if you bring your own equipment.
The food in the region can be best described as a mixture of Albanian and Greek cuisine, and maintains many characteristics of general Mediterranean and Ottoman culinary influences. Konispol has a rich tradition of local specialities. Overall, you'll find the food to be of high quality and quite diverse. Some traditional dishes found in the region include paça prerë, çorba (a typicial soup from the region), çomlek me qepë, burdheto me peshk, lakror me gjalpë (a pastry of two layers with a savoury filling), and trahana me miell dhe kos. Desserts of the region include bakllava (known as Baklava in English, a multi-layer filo dough pastry stuffed with almonds and other nuts, soaked in syrup), the most popular deserts of the Konispol cuisine revani (two varieties, one with milk and one with starch), lokume (Turkish delight) and ashura (a pudding made of boiled wheat with nuts, raisins and cinnamon). If you'd like to try some of these delicacies, check out the restaurants in Mursi and Konispol (see section "Local Contacts and Services"). Maybe the best way to experience the cuisine and hospitality of the region is through a day trip which includes a visit to a local family and a home cooked meal. Gabby Travel organises such tours. During your meal, you should try the local cheese, or djath, which is a white cheese similar to feta and is made of sheep's, cow's or sometimes goat's milk. It is produced in Konispol, Shkalla and Xarra, where you can see the production and also to buy some cheese. One ingredient that won't be missing in any Konispol kitchen is olive oil. The region has a tradition of olive cultivation, and villagers are adding new trees to ensure continuity of its centuries-old legacy. The harvesting and olive oil processing gives work to a number locals in Shalës and Markat, as well as Konispol. For a bottle of olive oil to bring back home, visit the olive mill and oil production site of Arben and Shkelqim Goxhai.
Road conditions within the municipality are generally good along the national roads and large stretches have been freshly paved. Only between Xarra and Shkalla the road is narrower and in worse condition. Similarly, coming from Butrint via the cable ferry towards Xarra, the road is mostly narrow and patched up for the first few kilometres. In the east of the municipality, the road to Markat is unpaved from the turnoff off the national road onwards, with a stretch of good asphalt leading up to the centre of the village. Ninat, Janjar, Dishat and Vërva are only accessible via dirt roads, which include steep and narrow turns, so drive carefully. Many locals are able to reach them with normal passenger cars, but they are best accessed with a four-wheel drive vehicle. Generally, roads are to be used with care, as you'll share them with shepherds and livestock.
Albanian phone signal covers most of the municipality. Some parts are only covered by 2G mobile internet or not at all. From the village of Markat and towards Greece, as well as in Dishat and Verve, Greek mobile phone networks work better, and might be more favourable for travellers from the EU.
A quick note on spelling: nouns in Albania, including place names, are written with or without the definite article depending on the context. You might encounter signs or guides with names ending in ë which are otherwise spelt with an a (for example, Sarandë or Saranda), or with or without the letter i at the end of a noun (for example, Butrint or Butrinti). Don't worry, these are the same place! We've tried to be consistent in our spelling in this guide book.
Don't forget to visit www.south.al, a comprehensive resource for the region and the whole southern coast of Albania.
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Q: How to hide group in ExpandableListView in android In ExpandableListView if I only have one group. I want to hide that group, only the group's data show that. Please help me

A: Instead of returning a empty layout, I travel through all children in the layout and call view.setVisibility(View.Gone) when there is no data.
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A: 1) Hide the Group indicator with:
android:groupIndicator="@android:color/transparent"

2) return an empty FrameLayout for the groups you want to be empty like this:
    @Override
public View getGroupView(int groupPosition, boolean isExpanded, View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {

    //By default the group is hidden
    View view = new FrameLayout(context);

    String groupTitle = getGroup(groupPosition).toString();

    //in case there's more than one group and the group title is not empty then show a TextView within the group bar
    if(getGroupCount() > 1 && !groupTitle.isEmpty()) {

        view = getGenericView();
        ((TextView)view).setText(groupTitle);
    }

    return view;

}

3) Call expandGroup for the groups you are not showing the group bar:
expandableListView.expandGroup(GROUP_ID);

4) If you want to show a group indicator you have to add an ImageView programmatically from the getGroupView method. Check this blog post for more info on hiding/showing group indicator: Hiding group indicator for empty groups

A: I had the same problem and this solveed my issue.
In your Listview's adapter add the following to the getGroupView.
if (groupPosition == 0) {
     convertView = layoutInflater.inflate(R.layout.blank_layout, null);

} else {
    convertView = layoutInflater.inflate(R.layout.group_indicator_cell,null);
}

This will blank the 0th groupof the list.
Where blank layout is a layout with some view inside having layout_height=0dp.
It works!

A: Set the parent iew vlayout params hieght to zero in your BaseExpandableListAdapter so that you can hide you parent

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Платоновка — деревня в Нововаршавском районе Омской области России. Входит в состав Черлакского сельского поселения. Население  чел. (), 67 % (2002) из них — казахи .

История
В соответствии с Законом Омской области от 30 июля 2004 года № 548-ОЗ «О границах и статусе муниципальных образований Омской области» деревня вошла в состав образованного муниципального образования «Черлакское сельское поселение».

География
Платоновка находится в юго-восточной части региона, в пределах Ишимской равнины, являющейся частью Западно-Сибирской равнины.

Уличная сеть состоит из четырёх географических объектов:
ул. Кузнечная, ул. Сибирская, ул. Центральная, ул. Школьная.

Абсолютная высота — 105 м. над уровнем моря.

Население

 Гендерный состав
По данным Всероссийской переписи населения 2010 года в гендерной структуре населения из 241 человека мужчин — 118, женщин — 123 (49,0 и	51,0 % соответственно).

 Национальный состав
Согласно результатам переписи 2002 года, в национальной структуре населения казахи составляли 67 % от общей численности населения в 360 чел..

Инфраструктура
Личное подсобное хозяйство.

Транспорт
Просёлочные дороги.

Ближайшая железнодорожная станция — Иртышское находится в пгт
Большегривское.

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Open grazing in Nigeria: A mangled system in need of reformation
February 16, 2021717 views0 comments
By Onome Amuge
Experts suggest diversified cattle rearing system and cattle ranching system
Cattle farming, which is the domestication and management of bulls and cows majorly for beef and milk production, is a highly valuable and essential practise that has been in existence over many generations cutting across virtually every country around the world.
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Cattle is so highly valued that Grand View Research, the world's largest business intelligence-enabled market research database estimated the global beef market size at $300.6 billion in 2017 with a projection of a 3.1 per cent increase between 2017 and 2025.
According to a 2021 report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the world has an estimated 1.468 billion heads of cattle with Brazil possessing over 211 million cattle heads, the largest cattle inventory in the world; followed by India and China who have 189 million and 113 million cattle heads respectively. The international organisation ranks Nigeria 14th in the world with the West African country possessing 20 million cattle heads, the fourth highest in Africa, only surpassed by Ethiopia, Sudan and Tanzania.
However, cattle production in Nigeria is far from a positive tale as the predominant cattle herding system (pastoralism) has in recent times, proven to be more of a societal nuisance than an economic asset.
The nomadic Fulanis, who make up the highest chunk of cattle herders in Nigeria, are reputed to be the largest pastoral nomadic group in the world, sustaining their herds through open grazing, a tradition they have practised consistently for over three centuries. This method of grazing, also known as transhumant pastoralism involves herding cattle across kilometres of land in search of grass and water (greener pastures) to feed the cattle. The nomadic Fulani pastoral group also consists of social units without a permanent residence as they shift camps frequently, moving their cattle across long distances, migrating and often intruding into spaces belonging to other tribes. As a result of their frequent migrations, the sight of roaming cattle around farmlands, residential areas, urban centres, busy roads and even airports, both during the night and daytime, has become a common practice. This has in many cases, resulted in fatal road accidents, environmental pollution, destruction of farmlands and many other mishaps across many localities in the country. In addition to these, the constant struggle between crop farmers and the cattle rearers has led to skirmishes, attacks and reciprocal attacks, loss of lives, properties and human displacements. As humans and animals get killed or impaired while crop yields are destroyed in the midst of the conflicts, food insecurity which has continually been a major challenge is further worsened while manpower to support economic growth is drastically reduced.
These, among several other conflicts have led to heightened inter-ethnic tensions across the country, spurring agitations by many southerners for the immediate departure of the cattle herders from the South while agricultural analysts have suggested an end to open cattle grazing, calling for the adoption of a diversified cattle rearing system that involves intensive management and cattle ranching system across all states of the federation.
State governors order ban on open grazing, endorse ranching
Enraged by the troubling effects of the spates of violence and clashes between cattle herders and farmers in the south-western region, as well as in Ondo State communities, Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State governor ordered that herders illegally operating in the state's forest reserves vacate the state. The move didn't sit well with many northern stakeholders, most especially the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), who were quick to express their displeasure over the governor's decision.
On January 25, the South West governors held a security stakeholders' meeting in Ondo State which had in attendance, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mohammed Abubakar of Jigawa State, and Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, security chiefs, as well as MACBAN leaders. At the end of the meeting, the six governors and MACBAN leaders reached an agreement to ban all forms of open grazing in the South-West region.
The ban on cattle grazing was also announced in the South-east region of the country and affirmed by David Umahi, Ebonyi State governor and chairman of the South East Governors Forum. Umahi also emphasised the ban on movement of cows by foot into any of the South-eastern states, calling on security agencies to flush out all criminal elements from the forests located in the zone.
Reacting to the developments, Nigerian governors of the northern region enjoined the federal government to provide funding for the establishment of ranches across the region.
Speaking on behalf of the northern governors, Simon Lalong, Plateau State governor and chairman of the Northern Governors' Forum, explained that the northern state governors had been in support of ranching over time but have not been given the needed financial support by the federal government.
"We need some grants to start so that these people will not be moving here and there. We need to also keep them in one place. It's business. So definitely, that's the only way to control the insecurity," he stated.
Lalong further noted that the rise of banditry and the recent quit notices by some state governments in the western part of the country have created the urgency of ranching as the means of controlling the insecurity prevalent in the country, adding that all stakeholders, including cattle herders across the country, welcome the idea of ranching.
Commenting on this, Tolulope Ogboru, an environmental law researcher, noted that there is no doubt that in the long run, ranching is a more sustainable form of rearing technique but a sudden switch as is being canvassed by the state governments is not advisable.
Open grazing and nomadic cattle rearing, she stated, is the practice known to nomadic pastoralists for centuries, so in requiring this transition to ranching, this fact ought to be considered in any legal framework going forward.
Dwelling on this, Oluwatoyin Adejonwo-Osho, a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, argued that the ranching method, as stipulated by the law, requires that the pastoralists be highly trained and educated on this modern mode of cattle rearing.
The environmental and civil law lecturer further stated that switching to a new form of cattle rearing suddenly without putting in place appropriate mechanisms appears inequitable.
Alternatives to open grazing, by experts, analysts
Despite the negative reports trailing the activities of the nomadic pastoralists, their relevance to Nigeria's cattle industry and the market as a whole cannot be overemphasised. More so, their absence in the cattle industry, according to market reports, will have an adverse effect on the cost of beef and other cattle derivatives in Nigeria considering the fact that cattle meat is one of the most consumed and affordable protein sources in the country.
Having this in view, agricultural experts and analysts raised suggestions on how alternatives to open grazing can be actualised without endangering cattle production in the country.
Adesina Aderibigbe, a professor of Comparative Animal Nutrition, Obafemi Awolowo University, asserted that diversifying cattle rearing systems in Nigeria whereby cattle are raised in a confined area with a sustainable supply of food, water and medical needs is the most ideal way that cattle breeding can be properly managed.
He noted that cattle breeding for maximum production is what is being practised in the top cattle producing countries around the world, adding that if the method is replicated across various states of Nigeria, it will reduce the competition for scarce grass and also encourage engagement of several individuals, government and other organised establishments which will lead to an expansion in Nigeria's cattle market. Cattle rearing, according to him, is not a Fulani business as any Nigerian has the capacity to be able to do it successfully under the right management practices.
He added that however expensive the procedure might seem to be, the return on investment is way higher as it will increase the daily weight gain of the animals and also increase their market value.
Zanau Hassan, managing director, Farmfields Agro-Allied Services, Jalingo, Taraba State noted that forest reserves are no longer readily available due to urbanisation and increased crop farming, creating the necessity for an intensive management system. This, he stressed, will make the cattle rearer able to maximise yield of cattle either in terms of milk or meat. He also said that it will enable the cattle herders to derive the maximum benefit of the value chain activities along the livestock production activity.
"Looking at the adverse destruction open grazing has caused, the country has no choice at this point in time than to adopt the intensive management system for cattle production," he concluded.
Walter Chigbo, chairman of Nkeonyemetalu Farms and Agro-Allied Ventures located in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State noted that ranching is a more profitable way of rearing cattle. The Fulani herdsmen, he said, either do not know that it is more profitable to rear cattle in a secluded place, or they have become used to being nomads and cannot adjust.
Speaking about his fully mechanised farm sitting on about 200 plots of land, Chigbo disclosed that the farm has gone into full cattle ranching of local cattle. He maintained that the native cows known as ''efi Igbo' are doing relatively well and are sure to make good gains in the cattle market.
"Study has shown that it is better to rear cattle in a secluded place. Feed them well, and they rest well too, and before long, you will see how fat they will grow," he added.
On their parts, Tolulope Ogboru and Oluwatoyin Adejonwo-Osho opined that there should be a gradual transition to ranching. They also advocated for the establishment of cattle grazing reserves in the first instance for a period of time determinable by all stakeholders, while the pastoralists are being prepared to adopt the ranching method of cattle rearing.
They added that resolutions arising from discussions in this regard should be included in the federal government's policy on livestock management and in the state laws, adding that such laws should also designate mutually agreed routes for the grazing reserves, including designated routes for the transhumant pastoralists as they enter the country.
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Semi involved in multi-vehicle crash after running red light in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A semi-truck driver failed to stop for a red light resulting in a multi-vehicle crash that left one person critically injured.
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, at approximately 9:00 AM, deputies from the Hesperia Sheriff's Station and rescue personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of US Highway 395 and Joshua Street in the City of Hesperia.
Deputies arrived on scene and found a total of nine vehicles involved, two of which were occupied.
According to a sheriff's news release, "investigators believe from evidence obtained from the scene and witness statements, a white 2021 Freightliner was traveling southbound on US Highway 395 and failed to stop for a red traffic signal colliding into a red 2002 Pontiac which was traveling westbound on Joshua Street."
The impact of the collision caused both vehicles to travel in a southwest direction into the park and ride located on the southwest corner of the intersection. Seven unoccupied vehicles sustained minor to major damage as a result of the collision.
The driver of the Pontiac was transported by ground to a local trauma center where he remains in critical but stable condition.
The collision remains under investigation and it is unknown at this time if drugs or alcohol are a factor in the collision. Any witnesses are asked to contact Deputy D. Caudle or Sheriff Service Specialist J. Chambers from the Hesperia Police Station at 760-947-1500.
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Best screams, shouts, yells and howls in music
foppyish 20 January 2023 13:34 #1
Just heard At the Drive In's Invalid Litter Dept for the first time in yonks and it's got a pretty good scream in it.
I was always a fan of Roddy Woomble's brief scruffy yells too.
Funkhouser 20 January 2023 13:35 #2
Haha saw the thread title and thought 'I'll go in that thread and post Invalid Litter Dept.'!
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33s in, thread over
jordan_229 20 January 2023 13:39 #5
5:00 in.
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drspaceman 20 January 2023 13:39 #7
the bit at the end of "Jesus Christ Pose" where Chris Cornell sounds like a possessed trumpet
TKC 20 January 2023 13:40 #8
the lyrics are dreadful but Palumbo's vocals from 1.04 to 1.24 are incredible
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Chris Cornell's howl on 'Let Me Drown' at 2:30ish is one for the ages.
FormerGhost 20 January 2023 13:42 #13
Few on this classic, especially from 1.54 onward
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03:46 in this is one of about ten or fifteen examples from this James Brown record alone.
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HotBeefTrauma 20 January 2023 13:48 #19
2min50 sec into this (although the build up sells it)
TAFH33 20 January 2023 13:49 #20
Corgan has a distortion box built in his voice, it's incredible.
Could fill this thread up with hours of live Pumpkins too. Here's a few:
Love the scream after the false start when the song kicks in for real:
All of the screaming coming out of the guitar solo:
The scream into the surprise heavy outro of Thru the Eyes of Ruby
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The screaming in the last verse of this Zero is absolutely insane:
And basically every free form Silverfuck out there but especially this one
Oh and Siva coming out of the quiet bit near the end:
Just the best. I love it so much, think it's the only thing left in the world that produces dopamine.


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PNC Financial's Amanda Agati believes stocks have more room to run to fresh all-time highs, but she doesn't expect an easy run.
"The challenge going forward is that all-important month of December," Agati told CNBC's "Trading Nation" on Wednesday. "It's going to be a busy calendar month certainly with the next round of tariffs going into effect mid-month, a U.K. general election coming and certainly impeachment-related news."
As a result, PNC Financial's chief investment strategist expects volatility to make a comeback.
Yet, she doubts it'll come at the expense of record gains.
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Agati estimates the S&P 500 could rise another 3% to 4% by year-end, taking the index to around 3,200.
Her analysis follows Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's testimony Wednesday before the Joint Economic Committee. He reiterated the Fed's intention to leave interest rates alone for the foreseeable future, and he expressed optimism regarding economic growth.
The major indexes bounced back from early losses on the heels of Powell's comments. Both the S&P 500 and the Dow closed at all-time highs.
"Our hope is that the underlying fundamentals will continue to hold up," Agati said.
She suggests the market's record momentum should continue into at least the first half of next year — with emerging markets getting some of the biggest benefits from an improving economic backdrop.
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package com.microsoft.azure.management.monitor.v2017_03_01_preview.implementation;

import com.microsoft.azure.arm.resources.models.implementation.GroupableResourceCoreImpl;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.monitor.v2017_03_01_preview.ActivityLogAlertResource;
import rx.Observable;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.monitor.v2017_03_01_preview.ActivityLogAlertResourcePatch;
import java.util.List;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.monitor.v2017_03_01_preview.ActivityLogAlertAllOfCondition;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.monitor.v2017_03_01_preview.ActivityLogAlertActionList;
import rx.functions.Func1;

class ActivityLogAlertResourceImpl extends GroupableResourceCoreImpl<ActivityLogAlertResource, ActivityLogAlertResourceInner, ActivityLogAlertResourceImpl, MonitorManager> implements ActivityLogAlertResource, ActivityLogAlertResource.Definition, ActivityLogAlertResource.Update {
    private ActivityLogAlertResourcePatch updateParameter;
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    @Override
    protected Observable<ActivityLogAlertResourceInner> getInnerAsync() {
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    }

    @Override
    public boolean isInCreateMode() {
        return this.inner().id() == null;
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    private void resetCreateUpdateParameters() {
        this.updateParameter = new ActivityLogAlertResourcePatch();
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    @Override
    public ActivityLogAlertActionList actions() {
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    @Override
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    @Override
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    @Override
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        return this.inner().enabled();
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    @Override
    public List<String> scopes() {
        return this.inner().scopes();
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    @Override
    public ActivityLogAlertResourceImpl withActions(ActivityLogAlertActionList actions) {
        this.inner().withActions(actions);
        return this;
    }

    @Override
    public ActivityLogAlertResourceImpl withCondition(ActivityLogAlertAllOfCondition condition) {
        this.inner().withCondition(condition);
        return this;
    }

    @Override
    public ActivityLogAlertResourceImpl withScopes(List<String> scopes) {
        this.inner().withScopes(scopes);
        return this;
    }

    @Override
    public ActivityLogAlertResourceImpl withDescription(String description) {
        this.inner().withDescription(description);
        return this;
    }

    @Override
    public ActivityLogAlertResourceImpl withEnabled(Boolean enabled) {
        if (isInCreateMode()) {
            this.inner().withEnabled(enabled);
        } else {
            this.updateParameter.withEnabled(enabled);
        }
        return this;
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}

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Wild Black Cherry - it smells exactly like black cherries. The scent is strong at first but it isn't overwhelming. It reminds me of cherry kool-aid actually!
Unfortunately this is only a limited edition bar, but its very often brought back in their "Bring Back My Bar" promotion that Scentsy has twice a year. Voting actually begins April 1st this year!
Simply Vanilla - this has a light vanilla scent to it. It's definitely just simply vanilla. To be honest, I prefer other vanilla scents that Scentsy offers because they're a little stronger. I like Vanilla Bean Buttercream and Sugar Cookie more than this one. But a great tip a friend shared with me is that she uses her vanilla scents to "tone down" stronger scents. This is a great idea and I will try it out in the future!


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Problems with the Moto Z and Moto Z Force and how to fix them
Ankit Banerjee / @ankitbanerjee6
Motorola completely revamped their flagship series with the jump from X to Z, with a complete change to the design, build quality, and features. Both the Moto Z and Moto Z Force come with new, all metal unibody constructions, with the former being the thinnest phone in the world, while the latter features a shatterproof display.
Moto Z and Moto Z Force review
However, what makes these smartphones really unique is the availability of Moto Mods, extensions that can easily attach to these smartphones, and include additions like battery extensions, high-end speakers, a camera mod, and a projector. If you are leooking something different from your smartphone experience, the Moto Z and Moto Z Force are fantastic options. Even better, Motorola continues to add new modules to the mix — unlike what we saw with LG and G5.
That said, as is the case with any smartphone or tablet, the Moto Z and Moto Z Force are not without their issues. To help you out, we've rounded up some of the common problems that plague Moto Z and Moto Z Force owners, and offer potential solutions on how to fix them!
Disclaimer: Not all Moto Z and Moto Z Force devices will face these problems, and it is actually more than likely that you won't come across any of the issues listed below.
Problem #1 – Moto Display not working well
Some users have found that the Moto Display doesn't seem to work very well, with the information showing up on the screen for less than second after waving your hand over the phone to activate this feature. This problem has been seen more with the Moto Z Force.
Potential solutions:
A factory reset works for some people, but in most cases, this solution has been temporary, and the problem starts to occur again after a few days.
If you have Developer Options enabled, the issue could be related to the animation scales. To enable these settings, go to the About section in the Settings menu, and rapidly tap on the Build Number until you see a "You are now a developer" message. A new Developer Options section will appear in the Settings. Scroll down till you see Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale, and Animator duration scale. Set all of them to 1x, but this specific issue is related to the Animation duration scale setting, so you can adjust only that.
Problem #2 – Pop or snap sounds before the speaker plays any sound
A very common problem with the Moto Z flagships that have been noticed by a lot of users is a weird popping or snapping noise before any sound starts coming from the speakers, including ringtones, notification sounds, keyboard sounds, when watching videos, and even when swiping through images in Google Photos, or when hitting the Send button on a text message. These are just a few of the circumstances, and there are quite a lot of situations where this pop sound is heard.
As mentioned, this problem is extremely common and has been acknowledged by Motorola. A fix should be available shortly.
This issue seems to be related to two features, Moto Voice and Bluetooth, and essentially occurs when you already have Moto Voice set up, and then use Bluetooth to connect your phone to speakers, to your car, Bluetooth headphones, and other peripherals for the first time. This pop sound will continue to occur until a reboot, or if you reset the phone.
Unfortunately, the only solution right now is to not use Moto Voice or Bluetooth, since you cannot use both together. If Bluetooth is essential, remember not to set up Moto Voice after you reset the phone.
Problem #3 – Notifications volume very low, ringtones start with a delay
Many users have found that following the August security updates, the sound of notifications are very quiet, or cannot be heard, despite the device volume and settings all set to the maximum level. The volume is loud with everything else like music and video, but not ringtones and notifications. Other users have found that the ringtone volume eventually gets to the right level, but starts late, and is soft at the beginning.
Many users are hoping that this issue will resolved with the October security updates, so make sure that your device is updated when it is made available. On the other hand, if you are yet to install the August updates, however unlikely, it is a good idea to not install it until this issue is fixed.
There is a temporary solution that has worked for some users. In the Help application, go to the Fix and Repair section. Run the Speaker test. In the first go, you will barely hear the ringtone until the very end. Answer No when you are asked whether the speaker has worked as expected. Re Run the test, and the volume will now be loud and clear. There is a catch to using this solution however. You will have to run the test with Bluetooth disabled, and you will not be able to use Bluetooth again, as the volume will revert to being quiet again when Bluetooth is used. Secondly, a reboot also resets it, so you will have to follow the steips above again after the device restarts.
As far as the ringtone volume issue is concerned, that is actually a feature called Escalating Ring, and you cannot disable it from the Settings. However, there is a third party app available that you can download from the Google Play Store called Disable Increasing Ring, that has worked for some users.
Problem #4 – Significant lag and freezing
A few users have found there to be significant lag when using the device, or having the phone freeze completely, with the touch screen unresponsive.
This issue is related to a rogue app. To check if this is the case, boot the device into Safe Mode (you can find the instructions on how to do so below), and check if the problem occurs. If it doesn't, a rogue application is the cause for concern. Uninstall the last few apps you added right before the problem started and see if that it fixes it.
In the worst case, you may have to Factory Reset the device, and then be careful about which apps you install, and check after each one whether the problem comes back.
Problem #5 – Connectivity issues
As is the case with any new device, you may find yourself facing some connectivity issues with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Bluetooth is the cause for some other problems as well, so using Bluetooth may be quite difficult. As far as Wi-Fi is concerned, some users have found there to be a lot of battery drain related to Wi-Fi, even when it isn't enabled.
Wi-Fi battery drain issues
Even if you aren't using Wi-Fi, you may notice battery drain associated with it in the Battery section.
Go to the Location settings, and disable High Accuracy, which also uses Wi-Fi to more accurately pinpoint your location.
In the Wi-Fi settings, disable Wi-Fi Scanning in the menu that can be accessed by tapping the three dots at the top right of the screen, under Advanced. Here, you can also change the setting for Keeping Wi-Fi on during sleep.
General Wi-Fi issues
Turn the device and the router off for at least ten seconds, then turn them back and retry the connection.
Go to Settings – Power saving and ensure that this option is turned off.
Use the Wi-Fi Analyzer to check how crowded your channel is, and switch to a better option.
Forget the Wi-Fi connection by going to Settings – Wi-Fi and long tapping the connection you want, then selecting "Forget". Re-enter the details and try again.
Make sure the router firmware is up to date.
Make sure the applications and software on the device are up to date.
Go into Wi-Fi – Settings – Advanced and make a note of your device MAC address, then make sure that it is allowed access in the router's MAC filter.
Bluetooth issues
With issues when connecting to the car, check the manufacturer's manual for the device and the car and reset your connections.
Ensure that you are not missing a vital part of the connection process.
Go to Settings – Bluetooth and ensure nothing needs changing
Go into Settings – Bluetooth delete all prior pairings and try setting them up again from scratch.
When it comes to issues with multiple device connection, only a future update will be able to address this problem.
Guides – Hard reset, wipe cache partition, boot into Safe Mode
Make sure that the device is switched off.
Press and hold the volume down key for a few seconds.
While pressing the volume down key, simultaneously press the power button, and then release both.
In the menu, use the volume down key to navigate to Recovery, and tap the volume up key to confirm.
When the Android logo shows up, press and hold the power button.
Then press and release the volume up key to show the menu options.
Select "wipe data/factory reset," and press the power button to confirm.
Wipe cache partition
Select "wipe cache partition," and press the power button to confirm.
Boot into Safe Mode
With the phone on, press and hold the power key until the on-screen "Power off" option shows up.
Long press on the on-screen button, and select "Boot into Safe Mode."
So, there you have it for this roundup of some common problems that plague Moto Z and Moto Z Force owners, and potential solutions on how to fix them! If you've come across any more issues, do let us know in the comments section below, and talk about it in our official Moto Z forums here on Android Authority.
All said and done, don't let these issues deter you from picking up what are really good smartphones. The Moto Z and Moto Z Force offer a great design, top of the line specifications, and interesting features, apart from the modular capabilities that make it really stand out from the crowd. Most of these issues are software related, and Motorola will hopefully have a fix available for them soon.
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The Librarians (Strike Force)
The coolest team in South Beach is about to turn up the heat.96 min
Genre: Action,Thriller
Stars: Amaury Nolasco, Andrew Divoff, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Atkins, Daniel Bernhardt, Ed Lauter, Erika Eleniak, Matthias Hues, Michael Parks, William Forsythe
Director: Mike Kirton
Release Date: Dec. 09, 2004
An exotic dancer (Erika Eleniak) enters a world of kidnapping and ransom when she tries to track down her missing sister. Soon, she's on the trail of a cruel gang that specializes in white slavery, and she's not the only person trying to bring them down. William Forsythe also stars in the action-packed thriller as the head of an elite mercenary unit that's determined to take out the gang's sadistic leader, Marcos (Andrew Divoff).
Keywords: #the #librarians #strike #force
Original titleThe Librarians (Strike Force)
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