08:10 PM - Phil G. quoted VermontWayne in post Production halted on '2017 diesels?
03:33 PM - VermontWayne quoted Maryland dieselnick in post Production halted on '2017 diesels?
10:46 AM - manowell quoted VermontWayne in post 360 Camera system, anyone get them yet?


text:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<head>
  <title>React Component Patterns</title>
  <link href="index.css" rel="stylesheet">
</head>

<body style="margin: 0">
  <script src="index.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


With You on my side, You who hold the heavens in Your hands, You who sustain the entire universe, I need not be afraid of my enemies, of those who wish to harm me, or of the evil one that dogs my steps. With praises to You on my lips and in my heart, my foes are vanquished. You are my great refuge, my rock of strength. Amen.
Lord, sometimes I don't understand why it takes so long for You to answer some of my prayers. At times Your answers are immediate, but on other occasions, I need to keep coming before You, asking over and over again for You to meet my need. Help me to grow during this time, Lord. Give me the confidence to ask and keep on asking. Amen.


I don't think I could say bluefish is my very favorite finned seafood, but it's somewhere near the top, and, besides, it's never boring.
Occasionally a special variant comes to the market and the love affair begins all over again. I'm talking about the catch of quite small fillets I found at the Union Square Greenmarket on Friday.
The fillets were beautiful, but the whole fish were a pretty spectacular sight (here nestling with a fluke).
I bought the fillets, because, well, they're easier to cook, and also easier to deal with when they arrive on the plate. I also knew that I wouldn't have looked forward to scaling them, but at $6 a pound, they certainly would have pleased anyone's budget.
There was slightly too much fish to fit inside my heavy oval long-handled copper pan, so I drafted my new round 13″ pan into service.
It was April, so it wasn't surprising the there was no fresh oregano anywhere in the kitchen. Even while I was still at the Greenmarket I was thinking about what to substitute, and then I spotted a table of beautiful tiny basil plants. One of them was particularly beautiful, since a purple variety of what I'm assuming is a lettuce had hitched a ride to the market.
I must have appeared flummoxed.
Warren said I should have the squid.
The fisherman was right. We love squid [58 results show up on this blog], it had been a while since I'd served it, it was definitely very fresh. preparing it as I do is a pretty low key operation, and it was delicious.


PC Video Game Subscription Origin Access Origin Origin.
What's' The Vault? The Vault is a growing collection of great PC games included in your membership. Were talking full versions, yours to play as much as you want. Plus, more games are added over time. The Vault is awesome now. Its getting even awesomer. Find out more here. Does The Vault include third party games? Youll be able to play select games from other publishers with your Origin Access membership and more are added over time, so your Origin Access library will keep on growing. Why do games in The Vault vary from country to country? Short answer: different countries have different rules about what games can be sold or made available. The result: what you see in The Vault may vary slightly by locale. What's' the difference between a demo, a free trial and a Play First Trial?
The 20 Best Free Games for Mac Mac Gamer HQ.
It was originally released as a standalone game in 2008 and we still cannot talk about the best free games for Mac without mentioning Team Fortress 2. TF2 is a team-based first-person shooter developed by Valve. Players choose a character from the multiple classes available, then join one of two teams and battle in a variety of game modes such as capture the flag and king of the hill. Its fan base remains faithful due to its art direction, gameplay, and humor, making Team Fortress 2 one of the top rated games of all time. Plus, find the right team and Team Fortress 2 becomes an excellent cooperative multiplayer game for Mac.
Advanced Pixel Apocalypse 3 features similar multiplayer game play, but has awesome Minecraft inspired pixelated 3D graphics. You can pick up some super pixel weapons such as a rocket launcher and machine gun to unleash devastation on online opponents and zombies alike. Finally we have Bullet Force. This FPS game is similar to the Call of Duty franchise and the gameplay is fast paced and intense. Shoot your way through a range of landscapes and fight for arena supremacy. All these games use WebGL or Flash to bring you great gameplay and graphics. Each game is compatible with all modern browsers, and is easy to pick up and play. Whatever your favorite style, you're' guaranteed to find something that will bring out your inner commando. What better way to enjoy console-like gameplay on a dime, without the need for expensive hardware? Intense battles, determined enemies and crazy challenges are waiting for a skilled fighter like you! We collected 755 of the best free online shooting games.
The Best Free-to-Play Games of 2019 Digital Trends.
It has spawned spin-off games focusing on ferocious naval and air battles, but nothing can top the intense warfare offered in the original World of Tanks. Featuring armored destroyers from America, England, Germany, China, France, and the Soviet Union among other nations, World of Tanks multiplayer matches are absolutely massive, with teams constantly vying to gain tactical positions over one another as they fire long-range shots, flank enemies, and protect their allies.
List of free massively multiplayer online games Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
List of MMORPGs. List of Japanese RPGs on PC. List of SNES RPGs. List of text-based MMORPGs. This is a selected list of notable massively multiplayer online games which are free to play in some form without ever requiring a subscription or other payment.
Best Free Shooter FPS and MMOFPS Games List 2019.
America's' Army is one of the most popular free PC online action games. Created with fun in mind but also as a recruitment tool to the. APB: Reloaded All Points Bulletin is a free to play 3D massively multiplayer online third-person shooter game MMOTPS designed by the creator of the original Grand Theft Auto GTA franchise, based in.
58 Best free PC games as of 2019 Slant.
It has a lot of players due to Blizzard's' fanbase which means finding multiplayer matches is not all that difficult. Available on mobile and on PC. This makes a great commute companion provided you have internet as well as a game that is easily picked up where you last left off no matter the device being used at the time. Hide See All. Get it here. Recommend 17 6. Don't' see your favorite option? Request recommendations from the community. Explore Related Questions. Help millions of people find awesome games. Each month, over 2.8 million people use Slant to find the best products and share their knowledge.
The best free PC games to play in 2019 PC Gamer.
But for frenetic multiplayer, its Tribes 2 that you want. The unofficial patch at TribesNext.com will get you up and running. Beneath a Steel Sky. Developed by Revolution, best known for Broken Sword, this dystopian point-and-click adventure was co-created with Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons. Its an enjoyable adventure, with clever puzzles that make use of the heros body-switching robotic sidekick. Link: FreeCiv site. First released on PC over 20 years ago, this open source turn-based strategy game is heavily inspired by Civilization. Available in 33 languages, running on pretty much every OS under the sun, for no cost at all, its no surprise the game has been wildly successful. BEST FREE PC GAMES ABOUT EXPLORATION.


Various drug testing methods are in practice and people perform these approaches to trace absences or presence of drugs in their systems. The most frequently performed drug tests are; Hair Follicle Drug Test, saliva test, urine test, sweat test and blood drug screening test. Validity of drug screening opens up new horizons of achievements. Business owners hire those candidates who pass their drug tests.
According to advanced research, drug stay in hair for a long period this is why, drug detection through Hair Follicle Drug Test is more valid than other drug screening procedures. Lab experts require very small strands of hair in order to trace exact quantity and quality of drug substances. Drug processing duration is 4-6 days and after that you can easily trace it performing any sort of drug test. This is really wonderful that you can trace drugs from your hair specimen even after a long duration of 90 days. Isn't it astonishing?
There is need to collect 100 milligrams hair specimen after cleansing your system. Whether you take drugs or you did never consume drugs, you should cleanse your body taking guaranteed detoxification products like Ultra Klean Hair Cleansing Shampoo. When you apply this herbal formula on your hair, it will be impossible for lab technicians to trace drug metabolites in your system as it flushes out all drug substances without leaving side effects. Drug testing advisors take precautionary measures in order to save your hair specimen from substitution or adulteration. Their main concern behind the safety measures is to avoid Hair Follicle Drug Test False Positive.
Afterwards, when you have sufficient Hair Follicle Drug Test Information, you can easy go through this process. You can try this drug screening process at home and in the laboratory as well but for the confirmation of its results, you will have to consult drug experts. They have good Hair Follicle Drug Test Information and they can give valid statement to confirm negative or positive drug screening test. For negative Hair Follicle Drug Testing results, you will have to wait only for twenty-four hours while positive drug screening results consume roundabout seventy-two hours. Lab technicians apply GC/MS or ELISA methods for real-time detection of drugs in human system.
If you consume FDA approved Nexxus Aloe Rid for cleansing purposes, there are 100% chances of passing Hair Follicle Drug Testing process. Guaranteed Hair Follicle Shampoo is also available with the same capacity of cleansing your system as other detoxification products have. Accuracy of drug detection matters depend upon exact drug screening methods and to obtain desired results, you can confidently try guaranteed detoxification products available at the detox stores.


text:
Home > Counties > Counties asked intensify environment conservation mechanism
Counties asked intensify environment conservation mechanism
KNA1 March 27, 2022 Counties, Editor's Pick, Environment, West Pokot 0
As various parts of the country continue to bear the brunt of the effects of climate change characterised by drought, environmental partners have reiterated the need for prioritisation of environmental conservation matters for sustainable development.
During a two-day sensitization meeting on the development of the West Pokot County Environment Action Plan (CEAP) sponsored by World Vision at Aturukan Hotel in Kitale, the stakeholders called for the need to intensify environmental conservation mechanisms arguing that not so much attention was being accorded to environmental matter.
National Environment and Management Authority (NEMA) Chief Planning Officer Dr. Diana Mobagi who led the sensitisation forum maintained that environmental concerns ought to be given the first priority arguing that it is the bedrock to all sorts of development.
"Environment is everything and everything is environment. We should be requesting all those seeking political positions to consider integrating the environment matters in their manifestos," posed Dr. Mabagi.
She regretted that no county government has established the environment as a stand-alone docket, which is an indicator that minimal efforts are being made to protect the universe against destruction.
She appealed to the West Pokot community and Kenyans in general to document indigenous bylaws regarding environmental conservation which she noted were slowly fading away calling for establishment of environmental conservation sub committees at every level.
"Every community had their own unwritten laws on how to protect their environment against degradation. For instance in some communities, certain tree species were not to be used for firewood. This was meant to guard them against extinction thus a more sustainable ecosystem," she reiterated.
It was noted that the county was facing a number of issues among them forest degradation, climate change, unsustainable sand mining and quarrying activities, poor solid and liquid waste management.
The stakeholders called on all West Pokot residents to focus their attention on best practices towards conserving the environment which they noted was slowly undergoing general degradation.
West Pokot County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Charles Lochero said that environmental conservation had been left to a few people hence calling for serious engagements among various stakeholders.
Lochero stated that more consultative efforts have to be made to minimise climate change which is becoming a real danger in the region.
He said discussions on environmental conservation should be cascaded up to the household levels for maximum interventions, sentiments that were shared by environmentalists during the meeting.
"The region is bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change as seen by the drying up of water sources, unreliable rains in the famous arable lands, extremely high temperatures and decreasing vegetation cover," said Solomon Lotolim, an environmentalist from the county.
Lotolim observed that there has been an increasing strain on the use of natural resources within the county dubbed as the "Land of Hidden Treasures" calling on strengthened partnerships to avert environmental disasters.
West Pokot Nema County Director Mr. Cliff Barkatch hailed World Vision Kenya for its various efforts in supporting the region to mitigate against climate change among other environmental issues.
According to a Nema Environmental Performance Index report 2018, West Pokot County was ranked 19 out of the 47 counties with 52.2 per cent score which is slightly below the national average of 56.4 per cent.
The county scored poorly in areas such as Waste Water Treatment (0.00 per cent), Capacity of Environmental Expertise (6.16 per cent), Access to Improved Sanitation (18.31), Access to Safe Drinking Water (25.00), Access to Solid Waste Disposal Services (26.00) and Environmental Risk Exposure (39.30).
The average forest cover in West Pokot County stands at 8.39 per cent which is below the minimum 10 per cent.
By Richard Muhambe
Drought hits Kilifi, residents in dire need of food
Women, youth groups in Gitugi receive fruit seedlings
Mathari Mental Health Board inaugurated
Court Fines two for abusing women
County referral hospital to conduct free cancer screening
Youth Group to End Banditry Through Farming
KNA2 February 7, 2023
380,000 Households Facing Starvation in Kajiado
Livestock insurance scheme to safeguard against livestock losses

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Former Sheboygan County Chamber board member found guilty of sexually assaulting child
Steven Steinpreis was found guilty late Friday of repeatedly sexually assaulting a juvenile relative but not guilty of exposing genitals to a child.
Former Sheboygan County Chamber board member found guilty of sexually assaulting child Steven Steinpreis was found guilty late Friday of repeatedly sexually assaulting a juvenile relative but not guilty of exposing genitals to a child. Check out this story on sheboyganpress.com: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2019/09/07/former-sheboygan-chamber-of-commerce-official-steven-steinpreis-guilty-sexually-assaulting-child/2213671001/
Diana Dombrowski, Sheboygan Press Published 9:46 a.m. CT Sept. 7, 2019 | Updated 1:09 p.m. CT Sept. 7, 2019
SHEBOYGAN - A jury found a former vice president of the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce board guilty late Friday of repeated sexual assault of the same child and not guilty on a charge of exposing genitals to a child.
Steven Steinpreis, 62, of Plymouth was taken into custody after the verdict was announced around midnight Friday.
Judge Angela Sutkiewicz presided over the case, which started Monday. Jury selection took most of Monday.
Repeated sexual assault of the same child is a Class B felony, punishable by up to 40 years in prison and 20 years extended supervision. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
According to a criminal complaint, Steinpreis sexually assaulted a juvenile family member repeatedly over the course of five years, exposing himself and inappropriately touching her.
Steinpreis told the victim to keep the assaults a secret, the complaint said.
A LinkedIn profile for Steinpreis says he has been on the board of the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce since 2011. Deidre Martinez, executive director of the Chamber, said Steinpreis hasn't been on the board "for quite some time" but declined to say whether he was removed or resigned on his own.
Steven Steinpreis (Photo: Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department)
According to court documents, Steinpreis has owned the bowling pro shop at Anchor Lanes in Elkhart Lake since 1981 and ran the Sheboygan County Bowling Association for about 25 years.
More: When a meteorite plunged into Lake Michigan, a team of scientists built a sled with magnets to find it
More: Sheboygan police investigating Tuesday morning armed robbery at Kwik Trip
Contact Diana Dombrowski at ddombrowski@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @domdomdiana
Read or Share this story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2019/09/07/former-sheboygan-chamber-of-commerce-official-steven-steinpreis-guilty-sexually-assaulting-child/2213671001/
'Kohler lied to us': Laid-off engines employees said they were promised new jobs
Manitowoc County man charged with 11th OWI in Sheboygan court
Did you know Sheboygan's Girl Scout Cookies were different than the rest of Wisconsin's?
This family saw Sheboygan's painted rock craze and took it back to Wauwatosa
Jury finds man guilty in Sheboygan Mead overdose death case
Pop-up shops on Eighth Street in downtown Sheboygan sticking around


text:
Euploea tripunctata är en fjärilsart som beskrevs av James John Joicey och Alfred Noakes 1915. Euploea tripunctata ingår i släktet Euploea och familjen praktfjärilar. IUCN kategoriserar arten globalt som starkt hotad. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Externa länkar

Praktfjärilar
tripunctata

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Jazz Rock/Fusion
3.75 | 78 ratings | 17 reviews | 22% 5 stars
Buy OSIBISA Music
1. Dawn	(7:03)
2. Music for Gong Gong	(5:29)
3. Ayiko Bia	(7:53)
4. Akwaaba	(4:20)
5. Oranges	(4:40)
6. Phallus C	(7:14)
7. Think About the People (4:21)
- Wendel Richardson / lead guitar, vocals (7)
- Robert Bailey / organ, piano, timbales
- Teddy Osei / flute, tenor sax, African drums, vocals (1-3)
- Mac Tontoh / trumpet, flugelhorn, cabasa
- Loughty Amao / tenor & baritone saxes, congas
- Roy Bedeau "Spartacus R" / bass, percussion
- Sol Amarfio / drums
Artwork: Roger Dean
LP MCA Records - MAPS 4740 (1971, UK)
CD Lineca Records - LCCD 9.01266 (1993, Germany)
CD Repertoire Records - REPUK 1118 (2008, UK) Remastered (?)
Thanks to ivan_2068 for the addition
Buy OSIBISA Osibisa Music
Repertoire Records 2016 $27.03
Best of Osibisa
Prestige Elite 2002 $7.92
Osibisa / Woyaya
Bgo - Beat Goes on 2004 $11.42
Golden Stars Holland 2009 $40.99 (used)
Very Best Of Osibisa
Neon Netherlands 1997 $5.99
Celebration: Best of Osibisa
Aim Records 1994 $53.11
Osibisa Tribal
Gonzo 2016 $13.13
The Very Best of Osibisa
Gemini 2003 $8.00
Osibisa 45 RPM ANA-80 / Wango Wango (Makin' Everybody Happy)
Decca $8.99 (used)
More places to buy OSIBISA music online
Buy OSIBISA & Prog Rock Digital Music online:
AmazonMP3: Search for OSIBISA DRM-Free MP3 Downloads @ Amazon.com MP3
OSIBISA Osibisa ratings distribution
OSIBISA Osibisa reviews
Review by Ivan_Melgar_M
SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Symphonic Prog Specialist
A short time before I bought my first drum kit, a friend and future teacher told me that if I really wanted to learn how to play percussion I needed to buy the self titled debut by OSIBISA because if I could ever be able to follow such complex rhythms I would be able of anything, so I went to the store and got it, I was really impressed, my friend's words were short to describe what OSIBISA (band and album) was.
While he gave extreme value to the rhythm section (which is unbelievable), I focused more in the music as an integrity, this group of African and Caribbean musicians were doing one of the most exquisite forms of Proto Prog blended with Psychedelia, Reggae and a touch of Jazz, simply I was amazed and delighted.
The album starts with the excellent "Dawn", a song that begins with a narration in English with a very hard Afro Caribbean accent describing the band and announcing that this track is somehow the introduction to the band, album and to a new day, in other words this album and OSIBISA's career starts "early one morning in the heart of Africa."
After a short intro of with tribal percussion instruments plus sounds of birds and animals, the strong and accurate double bass by Spartacus R. and Roy Bedeau joins, being soon followed by a very psychedelic organ, all mixed with shouts in some African dialect and when you believe things can't get better, Wendel Richardson's guitar a la Santana adds the perfect touch, but if this is not enough there's still a wonderful flute semi solo with clear Ian Anderson's influence mixed again with words in that strange dialect. Perfect track, it can't get any better, it got so many changes and flow so easily that it can't get closer to Prog.
"Music for Gong Gong" was released one year before as a single and captured the attention of the world, less complex than the previous track but certainly much more rhythmic. In this case the song sounds as Afro Jazz because of the versatile Sax played by Mark Tontoh, but without getting to far from the psychedelic atmosphere created by the organ. The song ends in a chaotic percussion and whistle "madness". Again very solid.
Now it's time for my favorite track "Ayko Bia", even when seems to be the less Progressive/Psychedelic track (Despite the typical organ playing in a more subtle way in the back) presents a very interesting structure and perfect work of the Rhythm section. The song starts as a tribal ceremony more exactly a contest between two vocalists, the second trying to follow the first one word by word and supported by a male chorus, and after this sort of challenge ends starts the same contrapuntist structure but now between the instruments, again the guitar does a complex solo and turn by turn the bass and trumpet repeat it, only that now instead of a chorus the organ is the one that backups the band, and at the end the drums and African percussion have their turn to enter to the contest.
"Akwaaba" is the most melodic track from this album, but all the weight of the song is carried by the winds who do a spectacular work, I'm sure that if Phil Collins would have listened them would never called the Phoenix Horns to help him in ABACAB (Thanks God he apparently ignored the existence of OSIBISA). Then in the most perfect Santana style the guitar and bass create the same melody and only stop to let the organ do it's part..
"Oranges" is again amazing, because this was the first song I would have listened, probably have swear that we're before a Jazz - Fusion band that incorporates African elements, the change is radical, the winds and piano a la Chick Corea replace the Farfisa organ, only a short guitar semi solo heavily supported by a complex percussion work returns us to the musical reality of the early 70's, but after this we must accept this guys were not only excellent musicians but absolutely versatile.
Until this point of the album I was ready to rate it with 5 stars, but it's the turn of "Phallus C", lets remember that almost 50% of the members of OSIBISA were Caribbean from Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago and Antigua, so they had to include some of their local music, which of course is Reggae, which is not bad at all, but it's so simple and close to mainstream that pales in comparison with the unique and incredibly original material of the rest of the album. Again not bad, with another good guitar solo (maybe too long), sand perfect rhythm section but sincerely sounds out of place.
The album is closed with a totally different song named "Think About the People" with lyrics in English but with strong accent, very revolutionary against the pollution and the reality of Central Africa (something very common in the late 60's and early 70's). The structure is always changing, from violent explosions to incredible organ solos and some softer sections, again if this is not at least Proto Prog, I don't know how to describe it, excellent song.
Now and only because of a good song that breaks the atmosphere I don't feel able to rate OSIBISA with 5 stars so I will stay with one less, this is one of the days I wish Prog Archives had half stars because they don't deserve less than 4.5, but there will be time to give a higher rating when reviewing the better (Yes it's possible) Woyaya.
Anyway, it's an absolutely essential album for those who love early Prog and the fusion of different musical cultures.
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2006 | Review this album | Report (Review #72275)
Never thought you'd find an African group on the ProgArchives, uh? Although based in London, this group's members are all Western Africans (from Ghana, Nigeria and such), and Osibisa's first few records are much worth the inclusion here. A few hints of the progressiveness (outside of the Roger Dean superb artwork sleeve that struck imaginations with those flying predator elephants) are the line-up, the length of the tracks and the production job of Tony Visconti. Leader Teddy Osei on flute, sax, percussions and lead vocals was a formidable showman (and a groundbreaking songwriter), while second man Tonton provides the strong brassy sound of Osibisa and is also writing .
With the real impressive opening track, The Dawn, Osibisa strikes real strong with lengthy intro (warning up about the trip you are about to experience over a farmhouse at dawn), delicious flutes imaginative African rhythms and some psychedelic jazz rock influences and a wee bit of Ian Anderson on flute impersonation around the end of the track. This track will become one of their signature tracks in concert and was played in concert throughout their whole career. Gong Gong is an incredibly infectious groove , developing plenty of brassy answer providing plenty of drama and a superb percussive break, before picking up the groove. Ayiko Bia is probably their most African track, but they managed to hold our attention with a searing Santana-sounding guitar solo (further enhanced by the congas).
Side 2 starting out with Akwaaba (not their best track, and it is a bit overloaded musically speaking) is a bit less impressive, but remains of an excellent caliber. Oranges does regain the superb musicality of the first side, but the enthusiasm remains a bit tamer even if there are some brilliant moments, most notably the jazzy guitar solo. Phallus C is certainly the highlight of this side of the vinyl and making strong groovy statement, and its title leaves little hidden about their intentions regarding the other half of the Human race. The last track does show that they do have something else in mind, though ;-) with its soul-ish vocals, and great Hammond organs.
A stunning debut for Osibisa, certainly a product of its time (the early 70's were THE period, right? ;-), a fascinating run through one of the best example of complete fusion of African, Latino, psychedelic and jazz-rock sounds. Much worth the investigation for just about anyone, especially those having a slight xenophobia also exerting pressure in their musical tastes.
Posted Friday, April 14, 2006 | Review this album | Report (Review #74907)
Review by Tom Ozric
I absolutely love this gem from the West African/Caribbean ensemble Osibisa. This, their debut album, features an exciting range of styles, fusing traditional 'World' elements with funk, psychedelic, rock and jazz and really makes for one heck of a listen. Anyone who enjoys dense, complex percussion rhythms is in for a treat. Opening track, 'The Dawn', is one of the best Osibisa tracks I've heard, the crystalline organ tones, flute, a great groove, the jungle noises - everything is in the right place here and it really offers something special. 'Music For Gong-Gong' is a brass heavy arrangement with an excellent progression and groove and some great organ playing. There is also a fine percussive segment toward the end. 'Ayiko Bia' starts out with tribal chanting and is a lengthy, jammy track, showing us a tasteful guitar solo from Wendell Richardson, giving it a psychey edge, a trumpet solo from Mac Tontoh and an even more complex percussion section. With the amazing assortment of percussive 'nik-naks' at hand, the band members 'feel' for the rhythm and their 'timing' is precision.
Second side starts with the funky song 'Akwaaba', some nice electric-piano included in this one, along with more great organ playing, another guitar solo, and various rhythmic patterns through-out. 'Oranges' is almost a 'pop' song, very danceable and up-lifting with brass solos (sax and flugel-horn) and guitar - possibly the simplest track on the album. 'Phallus C' is a psych jam alternating between a great riff in 9/8 and a 4/4 brassy affair - some almost avant-garde sax playing and more of Dell's magical guitaring. A really great track. 'Think About The People' is an excellent song, almost a classic, featuring a nice jazzy interlude followed by another great organ solo. All that, along with a superb Roger Dean gatefold cover really makes this album an excellent addition to your prog collection. I'd give it a 5, but the somewhat formulaic nature of the songs drops it back to a 4.
Review by ClemofNazareth
SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Prog Folk Researcher
Osibisa were arguably the first rock band to be called 'world music', and the label is certainly appropriate. The band had a brief spot in the limelight with a couple of minor hits in the mid-seventies, but several of the musicians had careers dating back to Ghana in the 1950s. This album was their debut, and from the first track the band made it clear their sound was something completely new on the progressive landscape.
"Dawn" is full of the Caribbean percussion and rhythms that so distinguished the band, but combined with the Roger Dean cover, psychedelic guitars and complex keyboards their overall sound set them apart from pretty much anyone else at the time. Some have claimed that Osibisa were key in paving the way for the emergence of reggae and calypso music in popular culture in the seventies, and there may be some truth to that – the Wailers had been recording in Jamaica since the mid-sixties, and Neil Diamond put out 'Tap Root Manuscript' in 1970, but Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer never really hit the international spotlight until shortly after Osibisa paved the way with this album. So who knows really.
"Music for Gong Gong" is in much the same vein as "Dawn", but here the horn section is even more prominent, and would become even more so after the band stepped away from the more psychedelic sounds in their music later in the decade. But that wouldn't happen until after "Ayiko Bia", which features some of the spaciest guitar in the band's repertoire. "Akwaaba" is more subdued and jazzy, and with "Oranges" the band's jazz influences shine through even more.
The last couple of tracks seem to lean a bit closer to filler, although "Phallus C" still includes quite a bit of tasty percussion, and "Think About the People" formed the basis for a number of anathematic social-commentaries the band would indulge in over the decade.
I would rate 'Woyaya' as the band's most consistently excellent album, but this debut is certainly strong in its own right, and well worth adding to your collection if you have an ear for ethnic instrumentation, complex percussion, and upbeat progressive music. This is a solid four star effort, and highly recommended.
Posted Saturday, April 28, 2007 | Review this album | Report (Review #120084)
Review by Easy Money
I recently ran into this Osibisa release in a big pile of neglected records and decided to give it a spin. What a pleasant suprise, apparently I used to listen to this record a lot because so much of it sounded familiar, but what was really nice was that it sounded better than ever. This is some 70s progressive music that has aged very well.
If you are not familiar with early 70s Osibisa then the best way I could describe it would be to imagine a mixture of the progressive horn charts of early Chicago, with the fiery guitar/organ interplay of Santana, all driven by an African percussion section. Osibisa has a lot in common with other early 70s African based progressive groups such as Mandrill, King Sunny Ade, early Earth Wind and Fire and of course Santana. Most of the core members of the original Osibisa came up through the highlife music scene in 60s and 70s Ghana. Highlife is a style somewhat similar to RnB in the states, and its open structure allows for mixing in other influeces such as jazz or rock.
Although many original members were from Ghana, Osibisa came up through the London scene where they took their highlife music and added complex horn charts and multi-sectioned compositional structures which endeared them to much of the jazz leaning progressive rock crowd. Although some of their songs do have complex arrangements, others are fun two chord workouts in the classic Santana tradition.
Although there are other progressive rock bands with an African base, Osibisa has been the band to get the most attention from the traditional progressive rock fan-base. I guess having Roger Dean artwork on your first album cover doesn't hurt.
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 | Review this album | Report (Review #175063)
Review by stefro
Fusing the sounds of Africa with western rock and prog influences, Osibisa can lay claim to being one of the most original-sounding groups of the early 1970's, a time filled with a rich and diverse pallette of musical sounds and styles. Made up of four Africans and three Carribean members, Osibisa were formed by the one constant throughout their long career, the versatile and ambitious Ghanian saxophone player Teddy Osei. Osei immigrated to England in the late 1960's, and was forced to spend a few years washing dishes in an upmarket west end hotel before being able to piece together a group of musicians who could bring to life his sonic vision. Remember, this was a time before the term 'world music' had be coined, so Osibisa were genuinely breaking new ground by blending traditional African-and-Carribean rhythms within a rock context, giving them instant 'pioneer' status. They were soon picked up after a series of impressive gigs in-and-around London, and, in 1971, their impressive, self-titled debut - complete with Roger Dean-designed cover - was released to critical acclaim throughout Europe. Featuring a joyous and exotic mixture of flutes, saxophones, guitars, bongo's, trumpets and African drums, 'Osibisa' is that rare beast: a prog-and-jazz-tinged album that you can actually dance to. Each musician is given time and space to showcase his individual talents, with, in particular, guitarist Wendel Richardson(who would go on to replace Paul Kossoff in Free several years later) unleasing some scintillating solo's whilst Osei's sax adds tone and colour to the mainly upbeat selection of songs. A genuine party album, 'Osibisa' kick-started a long and memorable career for this most uplifting of groups, with their early-seventies albums such as 'Wowoya' and 'Heads' adding thick layers of jazz-fusion to their primary-coloured African-prog sound. Like many groups around the world, the 1980's saw Teddy Osei and co revert to a more commercial style as the popularity of more complex forms of music diminished, but the recent upturn in progressive rock's fortunes have seen the group revert to their original style with their 21st century albums, most notably their recent 2009 release 'Osee Yee'. Despite a career spanning thirty-odd years, Osibisa still enjoy a firm following throughout both Europe and Africa, and long may their invigorating brand of music continue long into our new, digital age. STEFAN TURNER, LONDON, 2010
Posted Monday, May 31, 2010 | Review this album | Report (Review #284385)
Review by Sinusoid
If the ominous Roger Dean cover is making you think prog rock as you know it, get ready for a major curveball. Osibisa is the merger of African rhythms with a Santana style of jazz fusion and a horn section that makes you think Chicago without the trombone. The triad of Osei, Amao and Tontoh create sinister flares of brass that either add an ominous tone or make the music as joyous as they boast on the opening track.
Most of the music is instrumental, and a fair amount of percussion solos will appear. The percussive solos aren't really solos but breaks in the music, designed more to keep the beat rather than showcase Sol Amarfio's ability. Sol's a fine drummer and can create a fine beat that is simple and danceable, yet very enjoyable.
The more standout instrumentalists are that of Rob Bailey, Wendell Richardson and Spartacus R. Wendell and Rob are more inclined to give a solo that makes you think Santana, but with African rhythms underneath. Spartacus more or less plays the melody of the song, yet still finds a way to meld it with the rhythm (''Phallus C'' is a great example of this). But, it is Loughty Amao that really gives the band something unique by bringing out the baritone sax on the occasion to provide a deep, low sound to the brass.
The tracks are sometimes as happy, bouncy and explosive. Even if prog rock and dancing don't always go hand-in-hand, ''Oranges'' (my pick for the weakest track) and ''Music for Gong Gong'' will make you get up and start moving. I can't help but sing along to the jammier ''Ayiko Bia'' (best track) and ''Phallus C'' in the beginning and get into the groove during percussion breaks.
There actually is an ominous tone to a few songs. ''Think About the People'' and ''The Dawn'' sound like rather dark songs, almost scary in their delivery. ''Akwaaba'' is somewhere in the middle with the highlight being the band members chanting the spelling of the band's name.
For an introduction into world music crossed with jazz fusion, OSIBISA would be a great start for the fusion lovers that need something to dance to. Progsters might avoid the album for some time, but the music is too dazzling to really ignore. It is minimal on the technicalities making for a long-term enjoyable experience.
The debut Osibisa album is a well-presented blueprint for their unique world fusion sound, combining musical influences from across the world in a unique mixture. Don't let the Roger Dean artwork on the cover fool you into imagining that this is a symphonic album - this is Afro-funk jazz rock crossover music, with the musical traditions of three continents blending as equals. Santana is the primary influence from the rock and jazz end of things, with the addition of a horn section and incredibly complex African rhythms transforming the music into something altogether different. Personally, I find that the band's second album is a bit better than this one - the production values are a bit meater and shinier, and there's a bit more funk influence - but this one is still well worth a listen.
Posted Tuesday, July 12, 2011 | Review this album | Report (Review #480685)
OSIBISA may have been a band out of the UK but it's seven members were from Ghana (3), Grenada, Antigua, Nigeria and Trinidad.The band's name apparently means "Criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness". An apt description. You feel like your listening in on a celebration as they woop it up vocally as percussions, horns, flute, organ and guitar standout. Interesting that this has a Roger Dean cover before even YES had one. So yeah this is a lot of fun.
"The Dawn" is my favourite track once the vocal expressions die down and the music becomes the focus. Flute leads then horns before the organ comes in around 2 1/2 minutes. Guitar before 4 minutes as the organ floats in the background.Big finish to this one. "Music For Gong Gong" is catchy with horns and percussion. Organ before 3 minutes. Someone is blowing a whistle at one point.
"Ayiko Bia" has some weird vocals before the music comes in. More of those vocals again. Not a fan of this one although the guitar is good before 4 minutes. Again a big finish. "Akwaaba" opens with percussion and vocal expressions along with horns. Guitar before 2 minutes then the organ leads a minute later.
"Oranges" is great until the vocals arrive after 2 minutes. Catchy stuff though. "Phallus C" is interesting because the vocals remind me of Joe Jackson (haha). I keep thinking eighties. Love the percussion late. "Think About The People" reminds me of SANTANA, at least the percussion does.
A good album no doubt but I must admit I was hoping more for something like EAST OF EDEN.
Posted Friday, August 5, 2011 | Review this album | Report (Review #498042)
As someone who passed through a significant world music phase and still enjoys ethnic fusion, I was long overdue to check out the primordial blend offered up by OSIBISA before the genre even had a name. Hailing from 1971, their debut not surprisingly incorporates the progressive music of its day into an appealing mix of R&B, African, and Latin sounds. SANTANA certainly provides a solid point of reference but OSIBISA is more ensemble oriented and casts a wider net.
The intention from the get go was to produce joyous music that gets you or at least your chromosomes dancing, and the objective seems to have been met. While the group sound is clearly much happier than its analog in America, its general heaviness and incessant emphasis on rhythm do not produce the same effect on this listener, especially when compared to the more melodically oriented practitioners of the 80s and beyond - JULUKA, TOURE KUNDA, and HABIB KOITE to name a few. In the meantime, drum solos are the aural equivalent of traffic snarls for me in 2011, so, while I can appreciate that times were different, it doesn't mean I want to go back to something I never experienced in its proper context in the first place.
Still and all, OSIBISA offers enough striking material assessed on its own merits, as well as blueprints for the world music artists who followed, to merit their groundbreaking status. The best examples here of each respective aspect would be "Music for Gong Gong" and "Ayiko Bia". One of the group's strong suits is their expressive use of wind instruments, mostly brass, and "Oranges" provides the juiciest example herein. I am intrigued by the lyrical concept of "Phallus C", but the words are hard to make out and nowhere could I find them online. It almost sounds like an indictment of stereotypes around penis length and girth based on race, but musically leaves me cold. "Thing about the people" would seem out of place in lesser hands but actually works well as a closing number, solidifying the group's versatility in the realm of political protest. Lyrics aside, this one is worth it for the organ work even relative to the keyboard standards set earlier in the disk.
I don't imagine I will be crisscrossing these rhythms with high frequency, but I can certainly understand the buzz and the role this band could play as a portal to the world music scene for progressive aficionados.
Review by siLLy puPPy
COLLABORATOR PSIKE, JR/F/Canterbury & Eclectic Teams
Although OSIBISA is primarily a band from the African nation of Ghana, it didn't form there. Four members from Ghana met three others from Caribbean nations in London in 1969 and so began their unique and catchy brand of Afro-funk jazz fusion. Their music is an eclectic fusion of various types of African and Caribbean music with particular emphasis on the local African form of Highlife but they also include a healthy dose of jazz, rock, Latin and R&B. I share the overwhelming opinion that OSIBISA is indeed the African version of Santana. There are a few tracks that could easily be slipped onto an early Santana album and no one would notice. The result of all this fusion is a vibrant, energetic and melodic percussion dominated big sound that I find quite uplifting.
The band put out the rumors that their name means "criss cross rhythms that explode with happiness." What a great advertising method it was however the name is actually derived from "osibisaba" which means nothing more than "highlife" in Fante which is an indigenous language of Ghana. OSIBISA actually enjoyed mild success in the US with both their first two albums scoring mild success on the Billboard Top 200 possibly helped by the fact that a prolific Roger Dean contributed his artistic talents to the album covers. OSIBISA also was one of the first bands to popularize the term "world music" and influenced a gazillion others to follow their multi-cultural cross pollination. A very pleasant debut album where you can expect a big full sound delivering happy and upbeat harmonies and rhythms very much in the style of early Santana.
Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2014 | Review this album | Report (Review #1179625)
First let me say that if you're not familiar with Osibisa's "criss cross rhythms that explode with happiness," then you're missing out. This band's blend of world beats, jazz fusion, unapologetically open-ended songs, instrumental improvisation, and thick grooves makes Osibisa immediately appealing. The "prog" in Osibisa comes from their blending of musical roots, making an end result a unique and charming musical experience.
I highly recommend everyone reading to the warm sound and dynamic rhythms of this little heard of band. It may not blow your mind as a prog-rock master piece, or have the razzle-dazzle as a Chic Corea or Mahavishnu Orchestra fusion album... but I guarantee that Osibisa will groove its way into your soul and, enhance any party as background music, and catch your attention with its dense rhythms and musicianship. It's a ton of fun while also being artistic, flamboyant, and genuine. Moreover, it could give your Anglo or Scandanavian-centric prog-rock music collection a juicy bit of soul from the equator!
Songwriting: 3 - Instrumental Performances: 4 - Lyrics/Vocals: 3 - Style/Emotion/Replay: 4
Posted Wednesday, December 9, 2015 | Review this album | Report (Review #1497800)
Some fantastic artwork, this album has. I would love to have that on my wall. The music too is very colourful. This may be the most unusualalbum I have ever reviewed or even come across. The music is so far away from my standard fare as possible. But it is brilliant to be challenged and to ... (read more)
Report this review (#241873) | Posted by toroddfuglesteg | Monday, September 28, 2009 | Review Permanlink
A delightful debut from Osibisa that was a breath of fresh air when I first heard it. Previously I didn't know much about ethnic fusion. I loved Santana, and in retrospect even though I discovered them by accident Osibisa's first two albums are a logical step forward from there. Osibisa's self ... (read more)
Report this review (#211022) | Posted by Speesh | Saturday, April 11, 2009 | Review Permanlink
Nowadays Osibisa would probably be lumped into the world music category, but back in 1971 there was nothing quite like it. With a mix of African, Caribbean, jazz and rock sounds, the band presented a fresh spirited sound that was exciting, adventuresome, mysterious and well played. We were treated t ... (read more)
Report this review (#120289) | Posted by DocB | Monday, April 30, 2007 | Review Permanlink
I've heard about Osibisa about 13 years ago when my guitar teacher told me that i should listen to that band, i might like it. Two years after that i was in a used record store and found that album, it was cheap so i brought it. I heard it only one time because my turntable died on me the next ... (read more)
Report this review (#84715) | Posted by Fido73 | Monday, July 24, 2006 | Review Permanlink
Jazz blended with african rhytms, that's what Osibisas self titled debut is. And it sounds great. The first side is flawless. The first track "Dawn" is good, the second "Music for Gong Gong" is better andthe third "Ayiko Bia" even better. Sometimes it's fusion music and sometimes the rhytms ta ... (read more)
Report this review (#84708) | Posted by Frasse | Monday, July 24, 2006 | Review Permanlink
Post a review of OSIBISA "Osibisa"


text:
Māori New Zealanders
Māori origins and arrivals
Canoe navigation
Story: Canoe navigation
Waka – canoes
Ocean voyaging
Locating land
Decline and renaissance of canoe voyaging
Recent voyaging
Navigating by the stars
In the early 1970s members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Hawaii searched for Polynesians who remembered traditional navigation techniques. At first they thought there was no one, but they eventually tracked down Mau Piailug from the island of Satawal in Micronesia, who could navigate the open ocean without instruments. He guided the Hōkūle'a from Hawaii to Tahiti and back using a star compass, shown here. Mau Piailug shared his knowledge with Nainoa Thompson, who became the first Polynesian in centuries to use celestial navigation on long-distance ocean voyaging when he repeated the journey in the same vessel in 1980.
Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Māori star compass
Using a canoe as a compass
Rāwiri Taonui, 'Canoe navigation - Ocean voyaging', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/diagram/2220/navigating-by-the-stars (accessed 16 January 2022)
Story by Rāwiri Taonui, published 8 Feb 2005
I dont think Ive any
Simon Woods (not verified)
I dont think Ive any contribution but I read this in Ben Finney, Voyage of Discovery. Ive found it remarkable and interesting as the history of Polynesian canoes. In terms of mans intellect, endeavour and integrity, its of value. David Lewis We The Navigators does much the same.


text:
package cn.com.smartdevices.bracelet.ui;

import android.app.Activity;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.res.TypedArray;
import android.graphics.drawable.Drawable;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;
import android.view.Window;
import java.lang.reflect.Method;

public class SystemBarTintManager
{

    public static final int DEFAULT_TINT_COLOR = 0x99000000;
    private static String a;
    private final SystemBarConfig b;
    private boolean c;
    private boolean d;
    private boolean e;
    private boolean f;
    private View g;
    private View h;

    public SystemBarTintManager(Activity activity)
    {
        Window window;
        ViewGroup viewgroup;
        TypedArray typedarray;
        window = activity.getWindow();
        viewgroup = (ViewGroup)window.getDecorView();
        if (android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT < 19)
        {
            break MISSING_BLOCK_LABEL_109;
        }
        typedarray = activity.obtainStyledAttributes(new int[] {
            0x10103ef, 0x10103f0
        });
        c = typedarray.getBoolean(0, false);
        d = typedarray.getBoolean(1, false);
        typedarray.recycle();
        android.view.WindowManager.LayoutParams layoutparams = window.getAttributes();
        if ((0x4000000 & layoutparams.flags) != 0)
        {
            c = true;
        }
        if ((0x8000000 & layoutparams.flags) != 0)
        {
            d = true;
        }
        b = new SystemBarConfig(activity, c, d, null);
        if (!b.hasNavigtionBar())
        {
            d = false;
        }
        if (c)
        {
            a(activity, viewgroup);
        }
        if (d)
        {
            b(activity, viewgroup);
        }
        return;
        Exception exception;
        exception;
        typedarray.recycle();
        throw exception;
    }

    static String a()
    {
        return a;
    }

    private void a(Context context, ViewGroup viewgroup)
    {
        g = new View(context);
        android.widget.FrameLayout.LayoutParams layoutparams = new android.widget.FrameLayout.LayoutParams(-1, b.getStatusBarHeight());
        layoutparams.gravity = 48;
        if (d && !b.isNavigationAtBottom())
        {
            layoutparams.rightMargin = b.getNavigationBarWidth();
        }
        g.setLayoutParams(layoutparams);
        g.setBackgroundColor(0x99000000);
        g.setVisibility(8);
        viewgroup.addView(g);
    }

    private void b(Context context, ViewGroup viewgroup)
    {
        h = new View(context);
        android.widget.FrameLayout.LayoutParams layoutparams;
        if (b.isNavigationAtBottom())
        {
            layoutparams = new android.widget.FrameLayout.LayoutParams(-1, b.getNavigationBarHeight());
            layoutparams.gravity = 80;
        } else
        {
            layoutparams = new android.widget.FrameLayout.LayoutParams(b.getNavigationBarWidth(), -1);
            layoutparams.gravity = 5;
        }
        h.setLayoutParams(layoutparams);
        h.setBackgroundColor(0x99000000);
        h.setVisibility(8);
        viewgroup.addView(h);
    }

    public SystemBarConfig getConfig()
    {
        return b;
    }

    public boolean isNavBarTintEnabled()
    {
        return f;
    }

    public boolean isStatusBarTintEnabled()
    {
        return e;
    }

    public void setNavigationBarAlpha(float f1)
    {
        if (d && android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 11)
        {
            h.setAlpha(f1);
        }
    }

    public void setNavigationBarTintColor(int i)
    {
        if (d)
        {
            h.setBackgroundColor(i);
        }
    }

    public void setNavigationBarTintDrawable(Drawable drawable)
    {
        if (d)
        {
            h.setBackgroundDrawable(drawable);
        }
    }

    public void setNavigationBarTintEnabled(boolean flag)
    {
        f = flag;
        if (d)
        {
            View view = h;
            int i;
            if (flag)
            {
                i = 0;
            } else
            {
                i = 8;
            }
            view.setVisibility(i);
        }
    }

    public void setNavigationBarTintResource(int i)
    {
        if (d)
        {
            h.setBackgroundResource(i);
        }
    }

    public void setStatusBarAlpha(float f1)
    {
        if (c && android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 11)
        {
            g.setAlpha(f1);
        }
    }

    public void setStatusBarTintColor(int i)
    {
        if (c)
        {
            g.setBackgroundColor(i);
        }
    }

    public void setStatusBarTintDrawable(Drawable drawable)
    {
        if (c)
        {
            g.setBackgroundDrawable(drawable);
        }
    }

    public void setStatusBarTintEnabled(boolean flag)
    {
        e = flag;
        if (c)
        {
            View view = g;
            int i;
            if (flag)
            {
                i = 0;
            } else
            {
                i = 8;
            }
            view.setVisibility(i);
        }
    }

    public void setStatusBarTintResource(int i)
    {
        if (c)
        {
            g.setBackgroundResource(i);
        }
    }

    public void setTintAlpha(float f1)
    {
        setStatusBarAlpha(f1);
        setNavigationBarAlpha(f1);
    }

    public void setTintColor(int i)
    {
        setStatusBarTintColor(i);
        setNavigationBarTintColor(i);
    }

    public void setTintDrawable(Drawable drawable)
    {
        setStatusBarTintDrawable(drawable);
        setNavigationBarTintDrawable(drawable);
    }

    public void setTintResource(int i)
    {
        setStatusBarTintResource(i);
        setNavigationBarTintResource(i);
    }

    static
    {
        if (android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT < 19)
        {
            break MISSING_BLOCK_LABEL_53;
        }
        Method method = Class.forName("android.os.SystemProperties").getDeclaredMethod("get", new Class[] {
            java/lang/String
        });
        method.setAccessible(true);
        a = (String)method.invoke(null, new Object[] {
            "qemu.hw.mainkeys"
        });
        return;
        Throwable throwable;
        throwable;
        a = null;
    }

    private class SystemBarConfig
    {

        private static final String a = "status_bar_height";
        private static final String b = "navigation_bar_height";
        private static final String c = "navigation_bar_height_landscape";
        private static final String d = "navigation_bar_width";
        private static final String e = "config_showNavigationBar";
        private final boolean f;
        private final boolean g;
        private final int h;
        private final int i;
        private final boolean j;
        private final int k;
        private final int l;
        private final boolean m;
        private final float n;

        private float a(Activity activity)
        {
            DisplayMetrics displaymetrics = new DisplayMetrics();
            if (android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 16)
            {
                activity.getWindowManager().getDefaultDisplay().getRealMetrics(displaymetrics);
            } else
            {
                activity.getWindowManager().getDefaultDisplay().getMetrics(displaymetrics);
            }
            return Math.min((float)displaymetrics.widthPixels / displaymetrics.density, (float)displaymetrics.heightPixels / displaymetrics.density);
        }

        private int a(Context context)
        {
            int i1 = android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT;
            int j1 = 0;
            if (i1 >= 14)
            {
                TypedValue typedvalue = new TypedValue();
                context.getTheme().resolveAttribute(0x10102eb, typedvalue, true);
                j1 = context.getResources().getDimensionPixelSize(typedvalue.resourceId);
            }
            return j1;
        }

        private int a(Resources resources, String s)
        {
            int i1 = resources.getIdentifier(s, "dimen", "android");
            int j1 = 0;
            if (i1 > 0)
            {
                j1 = resources.getDimensionPixelSize(i1);
            }
            return j1;
        }

        private int b(Context context)
        {
            Resources resources = context.getResources();
            int i1 = android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT;
            int j1 = 0;
            if (i1 >= 14)
            {
                boolean flag = d(context);
                j1 = 0;
                if (flag)
                {
                    String s;
                    if (m)
                    {
                        s = "navigation_bar_height";
                    } else
                    {
                        s = "navigation_bar_height_landscape";
                    }
                    j1 = a(resources, s);
                }
            }
            return j1;
        }

        private int c(Context context)
        {
            Resources resources = context.getResources();
            int i1 = android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT;
            int j1 = 0;
            if (i1 >= 14)
            {
                boolean flag = d(context);
                j1 = 0;
                if (flag)
                {
                    j1 = a(resources, "navigation_bar_width");
                }
            }
            return j1;
        }

        private boolean d(Context context)
        {
            boolean flag = true;
            Resources resources = context.getResources();
            int i1 = resources.getIdentifier("config_showNavigationBar", "bool", "android");
            if (i1 != 0)
            {
                boolean flag1 = resources.getBoolean(i1);
                if ("1".equals(SystemBarTintManager.a()))
                {
                    return false;
                }
                if ("0".equals(SystemBarTintManager.a()))
                {
                    return flag;
                } else
                {
                    return flag1;
                }
            }
            if (ViewConfiguration.get(context).hasPermanentMenuKey())
            {
                flag = false;
            }
            return flag;
        }

        public int getActionBarHeight()
        {
            return i;
        }

        public int getNavigationBarHeight()
        {
            return k;
        }

        public int getNavigationBarWidth()
        {
            return l;
        }

        public int getPixelInsetBottom()
        {
            if (g && isNavigationAtBottom())
            {
                return k;
            } else
            {
                return 0;
            }
        }

        public int getPixelInsetRight()
        {
            if (g && !isNavigationAtBottom())
            {
                return l;
            } else
            {
                return 0;
            }
        }

        public int getPixelInsetTop(boolean flag)
        {
            int i1;
            int j1;
            if (f)
            {
                i1 = h;
            } else
            {
                i1 = 0;
            }
            j1 = 0;
            if (flag)
            {
                j1 = i;
            }
            return j1 + i1;
        }

        public int getStatusBarHeight()
        {
            return h;
        }

        public boolean hasNavigtionBar()
        {
            return j;
        }

        public boolean isNavigationAtBottom()
        {
            return n >= 600F || m;
        }

        private SystemBarConfig(Activity activity, boolean flag, boolean flag1)
        {
            boolean flag2 = true;
            super();
            Resources resources = activity.getResources();
            boolean flag3;
            if (resources.getConfiguration().orientation == flag2)
            {
                flag3 = flag2;
            } else
            {
                flag3 = false;
            }
            m = flag3;
            n = a(activity);
            h = a(resources, "status_bar_height");
            i = a(activity);
            k = b(activity);
            l = c(activity);
            if (k <= 0)
            {
                flag2 = false;
            }
            j = flag2;
            f = flag;
            g = flag1;
        }

        SystemBarConfig(Activity activity, boolean flag, boolean flag1, ck ck)
        {
            this(activity, flag, flag1);
        }
    }

}


text:
package com.manager.dao;

import java.sql.PreparedStatement;

import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.SQLException;

import com.manager.mdo.StudentZhuCeMdo;

public class StudengZhuCeDao extends AdminBase{
	//ÅжÏ×¢²áÊÇ·ñÖظ´
	public boolean isNotEmpty(int count) throws ClassNotFoundException, SQLException
	{   boolean bo = true;
	    String sql ="select * from register where stu_number";
	    PreparedStatement pstm = this.getPreparedStatement(sql);
	     ResultSet rs =pstm.executeQuery();
	    //²éѯÊý¾Ý¿â
	    while(rs.next())
	    {
	    	int num = rs.getInt("stu_number");//»ñÈ¡stu_number²¢ÅжÏ
	    	if(num==count)
	    	return false;
	    }

		return true;

	}
	public void insertStudent(StudentZhuCeMdo vo) throws ClassNotFoundException, SQLException
	{
		String sql="insert into register(stu_number,password) values(?,?)";
	     PreparedStatement pstm = this.getPreparedStatement(sql);
	     pstm.setInt(1, vo.getStu_number());
			pstm.setString(2, vo.getPassword());
			System.out.println(vo.getStu_number());

		pstm.executeUpdate();

	}
}


text:
Small Penis Syndrome
Gotta work with the tool you have
By ReduxRestored,
August 10, 2016 in Small Penis Syndrome
ReduxRestored
No point being a whiney bitch, you just gotta use what tools you have!!
Improvise if necessary.
9 hours ago, Redux said:
Improvise if necessary
A pocket vibrator is a small dicked man's best friend. Put a cushion under her arse, lift her legs up or apart, get a decent downward angle and put the vibrator on her clit. (Lift it on and off so it's not all mechanical but man and machine, simpatico) She'll come quicker than a rocket powered dog.
LocationHell
i'm afraid there are certain fundamental things that you two don't seem to understand. the issue isn't whether a guy can make a woman orgasm by any means or not; even a woman can make another woman orgasm, but that doesn't mean that straight women will start sleeping with other women or fantasizing about them. the main issue is that a man needs to be able to pleasure a woman with his penis in order to feel like a man. anyone can use fingers, tongues, toys etc. but that don't make him a man, nor will it cause women to be attracted to him if he didn't have an adequate penis (i'm sure there are exceptions, but you get my meaning).
30 minutes ago, Resolute said:
the main issue is that a man needs to be able to pleasure a woman with his penis in order to feel like a man. anyone can use fingers, tongues, toys etc. but that don't make him a man, nor will it cause women to be attracted to him if he didn't have an adequate penis (i'm sure there exceptions, but you get my meaning).
A lot of girls never come just through peen to vag sex!! So tongue and finger is in actual fact a must for them.
For most girls you don't need to have a v big peen.You really don't. So if you're like 5 or 6 inches or some shit like that you just need to go ball deep and do your best man!!
It's totally true that some girls do like v big though. What can we say? Avoid them!! Or you will be like the guy who brought a knife to a gun fight!!
3 minutes ago, Redux said:
A lot of girls never come through peen to vag sex!! So tongue and finger is in actual fact a must for them.
orgasming is less important to most women than it is to men, but pleasure from sex is very important to them. in other words, most women would choose satisfying and pleasurable intercourse over orgasming without intercourse (or unsatisfactory intercourse).
For most girls you don't need to have a v big peen.You really don't. So if you're like 5 or 6 inches or some shit like that you just need to go ball deep man!!
It's totally true that some girls do like v big though.
that may be true (putting aside the matter of girth), but it doesn't help someone who has a 3 inch penis for instance. so guys who are truly small have every right to be "a whiney bitch".
orgasming is less important to most women than it is to men
Like seriously??
yes, "like seriously" indeed. perhaps it doesn't apply to your gf, but i never said all women.
@Resolute
Whatever bro. I'm cool.
Personally I don't agree though that most women care less than men about orgasms.
On 11/08/2016 at 10:15 AM, Resolute said:
i'm afraid there are certain fundamental things that you two don't seem to understand. the issue isn't whether a guy can make a woman orgasm by any means or not; even a woman can make another woman orgasm, but that doesn't mean that straight women will start sleeping with other womenor fantasizing about them. the main issue is that a man needs to be able to pleasure a woman with his penis in order to feel like a man. anyone can use fingers, tongues, toys etc. but that don't make him a man, nor will it cause women to be attracted to him if he didn't have an adequate penis (i'm sure there exceptions, but you get my meaning).
I personally know this to be incorrect. Sometimes, when you're both in the mood and somewhat spontaneous, coming together can be an awesome experience. But coming is coming. If you feel like your dick HAS to be the thing giving pleasure, then you're going to talk yourself out of any chance you have of getting the confidence to do it. Sex is supposed to be fun, not a wander around a mental health clinic. I know guys with 7" - 8" cocks that swear by vibrators/butt plugs etc. Because if a woman wants to come multiple times they haven't got the stamina to keep up physically. A lot of dudes are out of shape, big cock or otherwise. I find even using your finger to massage the clit during sex can be incorporated right into the deed without it being an 'oh, my finger did it, not my cock' mentality. And there's no getting around the fact that even porn stars (women) play with their clits throughout. Everybody just wants to get off. Rather than creating a world of anxiety and depression around something so simple, why not just do what needs be done and improve a bit every time? I get that to make a woman come with your penis alone seems to be the ideal cure to every problem we have, but it's not. You've got to keep doing it. And you're only as good as your last successful punt. At least, that's what most men think. You have to unsubscribe to 'Manly Man' magazine and realise that the only thing that matters is your peace of mind. Free your mind and you cock will follow ☮
I know what you're saying, man. 3 inches is a different ball park, it'd take serious ingenuity and work arounds. But nobody deserves a living hell. There's always another way. Admittedly it'd be a nightmare finding someone organically, showing them your cock, them being cool with it and happy ever after. But there has to be a work around. Maybe joining a website with sexual specifics and just biding your time. Otherwise it's just keeping yourself busy until death.
That's right. No one is gonna lie and say 3 inches is good. But maybe Resolute could become the anal sex king in his town??
like i said, you two just don't get it.
I drank a lot during my early years and I could barely keep it up, I fluctuated from semi to stump for the most part. If it's anything like that or worse you're right, admittedly, I probably don't get it. I know it sounds like we're doing fine over here, but the grass isn't as green as it looks. I don't mean to make light of what you're going through, sorry if it sounded like I was. ☮
i'm not talking about myself; it's the concept of the thing.
btw, i'm not into anal sex.
I apologise (that's how it sounded)
(I meant with women of course!!)
1 minute ago, Redux said:
Victimorthecrime
A quote attributed to Mark Twain is appropos here:
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
this is not in response to any comment but rather to the title of this thread Gotta work w the tool you have.
YOTH and ReduxRestored


But before it takes center stage in my Master bedroom it's getting a little bit of TLC, it'll be sprayed with a couple of coats of pure white high gloss paint, and then the cushion will be covered in this amazing fuschia print that I found, it's going to be amazing... It will be the final piece in what has become my husband Massimo and I's retreat from the world. I have been wanting one of these chairs forever, ever since I stupidly allowed the one I previously owned, back in the late 80's, to be abandoned when I couldn't take it with me in a move, big mistake and i've regretted it everyday since.
Do you love these chairs as much as I do? What color would you choose if you got one?


09/27/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 845, Statutes of 2018.
08/30/18 Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 6052.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
08/29/18 Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6795.) Ordered to the Senate.
06/28/18 From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 28).
06/27/18 From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 26). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
06/21/18 Assembly Rule 56 suspended.
06/14/18 Re-referred to Coms. on HEALTH and JUD. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
06/14/18 Referred to Coms. on JUD. and HEALTH.
05/30/18 Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 4406.) Ordered to the Assembly.
05/25/18 From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4302.) (May 25).
04/30/18 From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4818.) (April 24).
04/19/18 Set for hearing April 24.
04/18/18 From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 6. Noes 1. Page 4722.) (April 17). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
04/09/18 From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
03/29/18 Set for hearing April 17.
03/21/18 Re-referred to Coms. on JUD. and PUB. S.
03/13/18 From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.


Last year, like so many people I know, I made a few resolutions. But, I only stuck to one — the one that was tangible … measurable. (The goal was to read 24 books. See my reading list here.) The lesson? I'm a data person, and if there's a box for me to check off when something is done, I'm much more likely to stick with it. After learning these things about myself in 2016, I realized I needed to approach resolutions differently in 2017 if they were going to stick around past January.
Do you set resolutions? Pick a word or phrase to guide you? I'm all for accountability buddies in this process, so if you need someone to help hold you accountable, let me know! I'll raise my hand and help you … if you help me stay focused as well!
In 2017, let's be focused. Together.


Primitif perfume by Max Factor.
Max Factor, the man — or "the makeup man" as we might call him — was known to have offered perfume to his customers as early as 1904 when, coming to the U.S. from Russia, he obtained a concession at the St. Louis World's Fair.
But, for Factor, perfume was always a profitable sideline. He had a loyal following for his hair goods and makeup products — tested and testimonialized by a good number of Hollywood celebrities — and his followers bought his perfumes.
Primitif, although not a "famous name" among perfumes, was a successful product for Max Factor, the company, now owned by Proctor & Gamble.
If you have any information on Primitif or Max Factor perfumes, please share it with us using the message sender below.


You're going to regret this invitation when someone calls you at 3:30 a.m.
What's the time difference, anyway?
Let's see -- it's almost 7 a.m. Dallas time and 2 p.m. Lusaka time at the moment. So a seven-hour difference. I think that'll grow to eight when U.S. daylight savings time ends.


A couple of years back I had read an article on the inevitibilty of democracy in organizational culture. The article traced the evolution of business in European and American markets and especially focussed on the transformation from single-owner businesses to professionaly managed companies. The writers were of the opinion that democracy is inevitable - any other state or type of business would eventually converge to a democratic state in the same way as any physical phenomenon always converge towards equilibrium.
I was very excited with what I read - it was exactly what I felt a business should be like. Democracy would drive away the gross ineficincies that we normally see in any business and at the same time cater to the needs of all parties in an equitable fashion. Gradually we would move to an era of supreme eficiency governed by democratic laws.
It indirectly echoed the following verse from the Rig Veda : deva devanum-anu hi vrata guh - The Gods move according to the law of the working of Gods.
However inefficiecies still persist and we are a long way from business democracy at least in India where accountability is non-existent. Where you have no accountability you do not have democracy. Even the Supreme court judges have given up ".. God cannot save the country".
"Business Democracy", however, still remains a fascinating concept.


Hi! Sign in to let us know how Swish was?
Pia Bondoc N. Sep 29 .
If you like wine tasting and you don't have the time to make a trip out to Napa Valley you have to stop over to Swish. They have a great wine selection and the wine concierges know their stuff. So, if you're looking to have a relaxing time with your special someone or just to have your glass of wine at the end of the day I would recommend stopping by.
I love this place! It's clean, friendly, comfortable and has a great wine selection. The staff is superb and truly know their wines. It has some champagnes, too. Not a lot but the basics.
Different flights are available for reasonable prices. Or by the glass or bottle.
During flights the staff brings out olives and nuts. A cheese plate is available for purchase, too.
No corkage fee applies at Hunan Villa or Pear Street Bistro for wines bought at Swish.
Too bad it's closed on Sundays now. This is a great place for an afternoon glass of wine with friends. You'd never know you are in Pinole.
If you've been to or used Swish, leave a review.


Play dough is getting seriously arty and now your toddler can become a fashion designer. Print off this free dress up template and allow your child to create clothes and outfits. A little hint, this is also seriously fun for adults too. It's a great for older kids too.


Let's go ahead and get the unpleasant, and obvious, out of the way: this is not the most pleasant of topics. We're going to have to talk about some unpleasant realities of life while utilizing your RV. We're talking about holding and removing human waste from an RV, and while RV waste holding tanks aren't the most glamorous topic that we get to cover when talking about our RV's, it certainly is an important one.
As an RVer, there are two ways you can deal with your RV black tank. First, you can ignore it, and never use it. It's not uncommon for RV owners to only camp in places where they have access to public bathroom facilities, so that they don't have to use their RV toilet. These people don't want to deal with the unpleasantness of emptying the tank, so they just don't use it. I, in fact, grew up around some of these people. Second, you can learn how your toilet and RV black tank works, enjoy the option of having your own private bathroom facilities right in your RV, and deal with the reality of having to empty and clean that tank.
An RV has two types of waste tanks on board: a gray water tank, and a black water tank. A gray water tank collects the water that goes down the drain of your RV shower and sinks. It is the presence of soap residue and dirt that give this waste its name and gray-ish look. However, we will not be discussing RV gray water tanks in this piece.
A black water tank collects waste from your RV toilet only. It's called a black water tank… well, let's just say, it's called that for obvious reasons.
The black water tank (or RV waste tank) collects both liquids and solids, so caring for it is a bit different than your gray tank. In addition to human waste, the RV black tank also collects water used to flush the toilet, and of course, toilet paper.
If you want to keep your RV black water tank working properly, and (relatively-speaking) clean, it's important to know that your RV septic tank should always start with some water in it as a base. Why? Well, think of your toilet at home. There is water in the bowl before you "do your business" for two reasons: First, it keeps odors from permeating your living space, and second, having water in the bowl first, helps make sure any solids that enter the bowl can move along without sticking.
Now that you have a base of water in your RV black water tank, it's important to add a holding tank chemical to it, by dumping some down the toilet.
You can purchase holding tank chemicals in liquid form, like the Camco TST Holding Tank Liquid Treatment. You can also purchase in packet form, like the Walex Bio-Pak, available in a variety of styles and scents.
A holding tank chemical is an environmentally-safe liquid, that is added to the RV black water tank, to help break down waste and tissue, as well as to help control odors that build up in the tank. The chemical that you choose will have instructions on how much you should add, but if you are a weekend warrior in your RV, generally a couple of ounces is sufficient to get you through the weekend.
Now that you've made it through the weekend, you'll want to find an approved place to dump your waste tanks. You will then hook the waste hose to your RV (according to your manufacturer's specs), and secure the other end to the dump station.
You are going to be emptying both your gray and black water tanks, but it is important to remember to ALWAYS empty your black water tank first. Once it is done emptying, close the valve for the RV black water tank, then open the valve to empty the RV gray water tank.
The reason you empty the black water tank first is so that the relatively "cleaner" water, coming from the gray water tank, can flush out any waste left in the hose (from emptying the black water tank).
In addition to emptying your tank after use, from time to time you'll want to do a more thorough cleaning of your RV black water tank. Waste and tissue can build up in the tank, causing potential clogs, and playing games with the sensors that indicate how full your tank is.
To flush out your RV black water tank, there are a couple of options.
Many RVs come equipped with an RV black tank flush valve. In this case, you simply hook a hose to the rinse valve, and run water into the tank to flush it out. If you have this kind of flush valve on your RV, flushing your black water tank is fairly easy.
If your RV does not come equipped with a manufacturer's tank flush, you do have the option of adding an after-market flush valve to your RV black water tank. This type of after-market option comes in many shapes and sizes, and typically requires drilling a hole in your RV black water tank.
Lastly, if you don't have a manufacturer's tank flush valve, and you don't wish to add one to your tank yourself, you will need to employ a more manual method of RV black water tank cleaning.
One of the more popular options, for an RV black tank cleaner, is to utilize a garden hose extension called an RV holding tank rinser. Camco makes a great model called the "Swivel Stik" that many RV owners swear by. This rinser is designed to spray water in multiple directions, in order to clean debris and tissue from the sides of your RV black water tank.
To use the holding tank rinser, you will first want to make sure that your RV is not hooked up to a city water connection, and that your RV water pump is shut off.
Next, open up the flush valve to your RV toilet, and insert the holding tank rinser into the toilet, so that it goes down into the black water tank. When you turn the water on, the rinser will send water in multiple directions, but you'll also want to turn and twist the rinser, to make sure you get as much of the sides cleaned, as possible.
Once this is done, you can empty your tank as normal, and any debris that was removed from the sides of the tank will be emptied into the dump station.
If you camp in the same spot for long periods of time without sewer hook ups, you may find it necessary to take advantage of a portable RV waste tank.
These waste tanks allow you to empty the contents of your black and grey water tanks into an external tank, which you can then transport to a dump station. RV portable waste tanks usually have wheels and a handle, so they can easily be pulled across the campground for dumping.
It is important to realize that if you use a portable RV waste tank, you should take the same care to clean and flush it, as you do with the on-board RV black water tank.
Dealing with your RV black water tank is definitely one of the more unpleasant areas of using an RV, but the comfort and privacy that having an RV toilet on board affords you and your family is one of the biggest advantages to having an RV. Understanding your RV black water tank, and how to clean it, will give you years of comfort and odorless enjoyment.


text:
Ronnie Lee Gardner, född 16 januari 1961 i Salt Lake City, Utah, död 18 juni 2010 i Utah State Prison, Draper, Utah (avrättad), var en amerikansk dömd mördare.

Gardner dödade en bartender, Melvyn Otterstrom, den 9 oktober 1984 i samband med ett misslyckat rån. Vid rättegången för detta dåd dödade han även en advokat, Michael Burdell, vid ett flyktförsök. För mordet på bartendern dömdes Gardner till livstids fängelse utan möjlighet till frigivning. För mordet på advokaten dömdes Gardner den 22 oktober 1985 till döden. Gardner gavs möjlighet att välja avrättningsmetod – giftinjektion eller arkebusering. Han valde att låta sig arkebuseras.

Gardner avrättades den 18 juni 2010 klockan 00:15 MT av en exekutionspatrull i Utah State Prison. Han förklarades död 00:17. Gardner var den förste att avrättas genom arkebusering i USA på 14 år.

Referenser

Noter

Källor

Personer som blivit avrättade av Utah
Personer som blivit avrättade genom arkebusering
Avlidna 2010
Födda 1961
Män
Personer från Salt Lake City
Personer som blivit avrättade av USA under 2000-talet