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A frequently asked question by readers of this column is " What is evaluation all about?" In our everyday lives, we are constantly evaluating. In other words, we assess or analyse what we see and hear.We make judgements on issues that we experience. In Toastmasters, we evaluate with a very specific purpose - to encourage and motivate the speaker to improve.Evaluation is the road map that helps every Club member on their journey to become competent and confident communicators.
Every time a member presents a speech at a Toastmasters meeting, an evaluator is assigned help the speaker.The evaluator discusses the objectives that the speaker is working towards and is conscious of the speakers level of competence and experience.A good evaluation enables the speaker to develop their communication skills with confidence. Evaluation is not based on pointing out flaws in a speakers performance or speech. There is no red biro used to circle the bits that are deemed incorrect. The approach is much more holistic and positive.
At a Toastmasters meeting, the evaluator will present an oral presentation of how the speaker has performed. The strenghts of the speaker will be highlighted by the evaluator. Moreover, a few areas where the speaker can improve will be prescribed. By applying a few simple suggestions that an evaluator provides, a speaker can make steady improvements. The motto of evaluations is "Commend, Recommend, Commend". The emphasis is always on helping the speaker to grow in confidence and competence.
Since it's inception, Speakeasy Toastmasters has been rigorous in upholding a high standard of evaluations, conducted in a positive manner and conducive to assisting Club members. Confidence is key to good communication and positive, helpful evaluations helps a speaker to grow in confidence and blossom as a communicator.
If you wish to witness first hand the relationship between speakers and evaluators, why not pay us a visit at our forthnighy meetings. The next meeting takes place on Thursday, 31st October in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow at 8.00PM. If you are weary of the Halloween fireworks and want to "treat" yourself to a non-scary night out, then pay us a visit. Meetings are always educational, energising and entertaining. Our Club slogan is - " We learn most in moments of enjoyment". Guests are welcome and are never obliged to speak unless they wish to do so.
Though based in Mallow, Speakeasy Toastmasters serves the entire North Cork Area. We draw our members from places as diverse as Banteer, Bweeng, Kanturk, Kildorrery, Rathpeacon and Rockchapel.
For more information about our Club please check out our website speakeasytoastmasters.com or on Facebook.
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Volunteer Award for Past President
Cork Volunteer Awards
Speakeasy Toastmasters joins the applause for Kieran Buckley on receiving an award at the inaugural Cork Volunteer Awards night, which took place last week in The Kingsley Hotel, Cork.
This event acknowledges the important work of the Voluntary Sector in Cork and the huge role it plays in enhancing the quality of life in our community.
Kieran received The Board Member Award for his unstinting commitment as Chairman of the Mallow Day Care Centre. Established in 2001, Mallow Day Centre provides a wonderful community based service for elderly care in the North Cork region.
Kieran is a former member of the Speakeasy Club and has served in a number of roles on the Club Committee, including President in 1999 - 2000.A hugely popular and enthusiastic Club member, Kieran brings the same high quality leadership to every organisation that he displayed in Toastmasters.
We congratulate Kieran on his wonderful achievement.
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
For anyone in need of a lift or even some therapy, last week's Speakeasy Toastmasters Humorous Speech Night was a welcome dose of laughter. There were belly laughs, guffaws and applause as five Contestants clashed verbal swords to win the adjudicators' votes. There were tales of embarrassment, love and jealousy with a portion of criminology and a large helping of codology mixed in!
"Three Likely Tales - an alter boy, a mother and The Canon" was the curious tale of the irritable and pompous Canon who was partial to his "night cap" of milk laced with whiskey, the no nonsense mother and the humiliated alter boy who learned to his satisfaction that "revenge is best served cold!" Delivered with aplomb by Bobby Buckley, he suggested that any reference to characters, living or dead, was purely coincidental.
Theresa O'Reilly pointed the finger at parents and grand - parents who devoted their affections, almost exclusively, on only sons. "The One and Only" was about the golden boy who can do no wrong and can wind their grannies around their little finger. Spoken from the exasperated sister's perspective, it showed how sisters become invisible as parents lavish all their praise and zero admonishment to their spoiled "only boy".
Theresa O'Reilly, Michael Cronin, Clare O'Connell, Bobby Buckley & Pat Sexton.
Some people marry for love or to avoid loneliness. Others marry for money. But, for Claire O'Connell, it is all about "location, location, location". For Claire, the key question is "Do You Like the Douglas Area?" It has everything she needs in facilities and convenience - just roll out of bed and, minutes later, she finds herself in work. So smitten by the suburban location, her main criteria for a man is a liking for Douglas and a willingness to make a down payment for a house there! But, alas, such men are so hard to find.
Michael Cronin can't say no! This willingness to put himself forward has led to a successful career in Toastmasters. He learned to feel the fear and do it anyway ". However, he is always tasked with the duty of collecting for Charity at Flag days.His speech - "Why Me?"highlighted the many hair - raising and embarrassing situations that no God fearing Catholic should endure. It seems that those who "the Gods wish to punish, they first embarrass".
The final speech of the night was "As Good as Goldilocks". Pat Sexton made the case that society's ills are due to the malign influence of that notorious girl and her criminal behaviour. In truth, Goldilocks wasn't good at all!
In the second competition of the night, four members did battle in The Table Topics Contest. Claire O'Connell, Pat Sexton, Bobby Buckley and Michael Cronin were given the challenge of addressing the question - "What was the best piece of advice you ever received?" In this Contest, competitors leave the room and receive the question when it is their turn to speak. Reference was made to the wisdom of Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and Albert Einstein as contestants spoke about their most useful pieces of advice.
At the Meeting's conclusion, the winners were announced. In the Table Topics Contest, the Winner was Pat Sexton. In runner-up place was Michael Cronin. In the Humorous Speech Contest, the positions were reversed with Michael Cronin emerging victorious and Pat Sexton in Second Place. These contestants will now go forward to represent Speakeasy in the North Cork Area Finals in Fermoy on Tuesday, 12th November.
Michael Cronin, Theresa O'Reilly & Pat Sexton.
In the meantime, Speakeasy Toastmasters will hold their next Meeting in The Hibernian Hotel Mallow on Thursday, 31st October at 8.00PM. Despite the date of Meeting, there is no reason to be afraid.A warm welcome will be extended to members and guests alike. There will be no tricks but plenty of treats in store. We look forward to seeing you there on Halloween Night.
For more information on this club, please check out our website speakeasytoastmasters.com or Facebook.
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A night of humour beckons!
Speakeasy Toastmasters Club is hosting it's annual Humorous Speech Contest on Thursday,17th October at 8.00PM. Since the Club's inception, the Humorous Contest has occupied a special place in the Club's calendar, providing members with the opportunity to regale their audience and make them laugh. The contest is not a stand - up comedy routine with a bunch of one-liners strung together.The aim is to present a speech with a clear theme that is humorous in nature.
Over the years, many Speakeasy members have excelled in Humorous Contest at several levels, winning different stages of the event in Ireland and Britain. Last year, Kieran Butler finished in Third Place in The Division B Final. Other members have reached the pinnacle of success in this competition. Matt Lawlee participated in the District 71 ( British and Irish) Final on two occasions, winning in 1995 with his hilarious speech on the fear of flying entitled "The First and Last". This feat was emulated by four time finalist Michael Cronin with his humorous tale about his laptop - "Feel the fear and blow it up anyway" winning top prize in 2008. Other notable successes include Gerry O'Callaghan who competed in the 2003 District Final in Glasgow with his touching eulogy to his pet rat - "Toby".
In conjunction with the Humorous Contest,the Club will also stage the Table Topics Contest. Here, the contestants are challenged to give an impromptu response to a topic with points awarded for content,logic, relevance to the topic and delivery. Over the years, Speakeasy has been represented on twelve occasions at the District Final, with the ultimate prize coming back to Mallow on three occasions. Both the winners and runners up in each contest will go forward to represent Speakeasy in the North Cork Area Final which takesplace in Fermoy in mid November.
At last week's reschedueled meeting, members were treated to an entertaining array of speeches and topics, overflowing with humour.Susan Hegarty regaled us with "Old Drama". Using the example of "Tracy" inthe TV drama "Emmerdale Farm" spoke about the appeal of television "Soaps". Beginning as afternoon drama in America, soaps evolved as it's target audience - housewives - joined the workforce. As a teenager, the ultimate sanction was a blanket ban on Home and Away, leading to desperate visitations to neighbouring houses to feed their nightly addiction. Various soaps inspired recitations of the Rosary as a shocked mother tried to cleanse her family who had viewed Miley in Glenroe kissing someone he shouldn't!
Margaret O'Keeffe showed in "Twix and Caramel" that families can grow and progress in a structured fashion that is far removed from the sagas and tribulations of Soap characters, proving that all drama requires some form of conflict.
Rachel Liston delivered a speech on her own personal journey in Toastmasters. "Carpet Squares" took it's title from a woman in Limerick who looked out at her large garden that needed to be dug up. Getting a leftover piece of carpet, she proceeded on a daily basis to dig up a square equal to size of the carpet until the entire garden was dug. From a reticent beginning, Rachel took the huge leap of faith to join Thomond Toastmasters in Limerick and, square by square, made little but significant improvements as a communicator. Rachel displayed in a straight forward manner how to become a confident communicator - just take the first step and then keep taking the next step. Toastmasters provides the space for everyone who needs to acquire or develop the confidence to speak up or speak out.
Michael Cronin, Susan Hegarty, Rachel Liston, Bridie O'Connell & Pat Sexton.
The impromptu section of the meeting, the Table Topics Session was conducted by Ann Nyhan. Topics ranged from the weather as our main topic of conversation to the obnoxious plague of fly tipping and littering. Addictions featured prominently as habits as diverse as vaping and obsession with social media were discussed. Gerry O'Callaghan painted a wonderful picture of coming out of the Cinemas in Mallow and fully smoked up from passively smoking the fog of cigarette smoke that enveloped the theatre. Speakers spoke of the hell of quitting smoking and how the craving never disappears completely. The subject of Noisy Neighbours led to various confessions of youthful exuberance. To great mirth, Don McSweeney recalled his student days in a house in Shandon Street, Cork and how a housemate wrote a letter to the Rector of Shandon Church requesting him to quell the ringing of the Shandon Bells as it interfered with his morning sleep! So far, his simple request hasn't been granted.
Ann Nyhan, Theresa O'Reilly & Don McSweeney
Each speech was comprehensively
evaluated by Bridie O'Connell, Michael Cronin,and Pat Sexton who provided incisive feedback to the speakers, offering commendation and recommendations where appropriate. The art of evaluation is another skill that members develop in Toastmasters, a skill so valuable in our daily interactions at work and in the community.Better speaking, better listening and better thinking are the three vital skills we learn in Toastmasters.At the meeting's conclusion,awards were presented to Don McSweeney--Best Topic; Rachel Liston - Best Speaker and Michael Cronin - Best Evaluator.
And so ended another highly satisfactory and entertaining Speakeasy meeting.More fun will follow at our Humorous Speech night.If you haven't been to Toastmasters or if you would like a good night's entertainment, why not drop along to The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow on Thursday, October 17th at 8.00PM? Indeed, bring a friend and double the fun. Guests are never obliged to speak, unless they wish to do so.Looking forward to seeing you.
For more information about Toastmasters, please check out our website speakeasytoastmasters.com or on Facebook.l
Meeting Rescheduled!
"I hear hurricanes a blowing,
I know the end is coming soon,
I see rivers overflowing."
The words of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" aptly describe last week's dominant news story - Hurricane Lorenzo. And in Cork, the question behind asked is - are weather warnings more disruptive than the weather?
Acting on the Orange Weather Warning, Speakeasy Toastmasters took the responsible decision to postpone last week's Meeting. It was a more a case of "Meeting delayed not Meeting denied" as we host a rescheduled Meeting in the Hibernian Hotel Mallow on Thursday, 10th October at 8.00PM.
Speakeasy Toastmasters is all about our Meetings. Everything that the Club stands for is exemplified by the Club Meeting. Members are given the opportunity to participate in various roles - each one being equally significant. Members can present prepared speeches which are assigned an evaluator who provides the Speaker with appropriate feedback. Other roles include The Toastmaster of the Evening who acts as Chairperson and introduces each speaker. Moreover, the Topics Session is conducted by the Topicsmaster who is the discussion leader. Each Meeting has a Time-Keeper who ensures that speakers cannot ramble on for too long! And, for those members who haven't an assigned role, they can participate in the Topics Session which is the impromptu part of the Meeting.
Toastmasters works on the principle that we "learn by doing". Nobody ever learns to swim by walking around the swimming pool. At some stage, they need to get into the water. In Toastmasters, members are encouraged to "dip their feet into the water". And communication is a "learned skill" - the more you do it, the better you become and confidence grows.
Toastmasters' involvement assists members in several areas of communication and leadership. Our members bring the skills that they learn in Toastmasters into the workplace and into various voluntary organisations.
Anne O'Donovan & Liam Flynn
Speakeasy Toastmasters has a very busy schedule over the coming weeks. It begins with Thursday night's Meeting and continues with the Annual Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests. These will take place at the Club Meeting on Thursday, 17th October in The Hibernian Hotel Mallow at 8.00PM. Down the years, these Contests have provided great entertainment for members and guests alike.
Guests are always welcome to attend our meetings. If you curious about Speakeasy or if you wish to take up a beneficial new hobby. If you feel that acquiring good communication skills can help you at work or in those "Special Occasions", why not pay us a visit? Guests are never obliged to speak unless they wish to do so.
To recap - Speakeasy Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests take place on Thursday, 17th October and our Rescheduled Meeting is on the Thursday, 10th October in The Hibernian Hotel Mallow at 8.00PM.
For more information,please check out our website speakeasytoastmasters.com or on Facebook.
A Treasure Chest of Memories
"Memories, oh so beautiful and yet,
What's too painful to remember,
We simply choose to forget.
Barbara Streisand.
A treasure chest of cherished memories was burst open during the Topics Session at the last Speakeasy Toastmasters meeting. A simple question from the Topicsmaster, Verna Byrne on childhood memories of Summers long past prompted several recollections of a time when the Summers were always long and warm, children were easily pleased and Telephones hung on walls and weren't considered smart.
Liam Flynn waxed lyrical on Summer days in Wexford with descriptions of Hook Head lighthouse and eating crab meat, which, unlike nowadays, was not considered a valued food. Bobby Buckley recalled a recent stopover in Tipperary and how memories of looking forward to holidays in Thurles and the whole Summer spread out before him. Michael Cronin remembered whiling away the time with "racing twigs down a river", obviously an early prototype of the Duck Race. Far more exciting were the recollections of Gerry O'Callaghan - day trips to Youghal beach and packed lunches where the the word "sandwich" took on an entirely literal meaning and where one child would inevitably go missing.
Childhood ambitions were addressed in the topic - " when I grow up I wish to be". Inspired by the Moon Landings, Don McSweeney dreamed of being an astronaut, which was quite a tall order for someone who disliked cramped and confined spaces! And, for good measure, he wanted to be a cross channel swimmer, which would require the essential first step of learning to swim! Shane O'Donnell wanted to be a man in uniform! Toy soldiers sparked an ambition in Shane to be a soldier, an ambition that receded in teenage years.
"How life would be different when and if we achieved gender equality" elicited a huge response on women and their competency.The example of Joanne Cantwell stepping into a predominantly male preserve like "The Sunday Game" and bringing a skill set that was previously lacking was cited as proof that women can hold their own in all aspect of life.
Topic Sessions enable members to hone their skills of "thinking on their feet" in all sorts of social situations, be it in job interviews, work meetings or in inter-personal communications. Over time, members gain the confidence and the composure to respond to most off the cuff situations and to speak with clarity and coherence on a range of subjects. And, it be good fun, echoing the Toastmasters motto - "We learn most in moments of enjoyment".
To sample the delights of a Topics Session and all other aspects of a Speakeasy meeting, why not pay us a visit at our next meeting on Thursday, 3rd October in The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow at 8.00PM. Guests are always welcome and are never obliged to speak unless they wish to do so.
For more information, please check out our website,speakeasytoastmasters.com or on Facebook. Alternatively, please contact Club President, Theresa O'Reilly - 087-6699156.
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Being proactive in a reactive world
Brian Rawson and Tyler Stuart, attorneys and partners with the Hartline Barger Law Firm, focused the EXPO 2022 Legal Panel on being proactive in avoiding lawsuits in today's increasingly litigious world.
Rawson focuses his practice on general litigation, including personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries in a full spectrum of areas, from Dram Shop cases to complex product liability matters. His other practice areas include business and commercial litigation, labor and employment claims, premise liability, toxic torts, hospitality litigation, healthcare, and medical malpractice. Stuart's practice focuses on commercial litigation, product liability, personal injury, defense contracts, warranty fraud, and deceptive trade practices.
In the legal world, failing to be proactive can lead to dire results. Earlier this year in Dallas, a jury considered whether to impose liability on Charter Spectrum for its off-duty cable installer's murder of an 83-year-old woman. Wearing nothing but his Spectrum shirt, that installer entered the woman's home and stabbed her to death. After deliberating, the jury returned a $7.35 billion verdict and found that, although he was off of the clock, Charter Spectrum was 90% responsible.
Brian Rawson
"For those assuming their insurance companies should worry about such judgments, Charter Spectrum only had $300 million in coverage and, with a $7 billion verdict, is currently having awkward reactive — not proactive — conversations with appellate lawyers and bonding companies," said Rawson.
During their presentation, Rawson and Stuart explained how such verdicts could be avoided through proactive measures for certain situations.
A Dram Shop lawsuit results when an individual sues an establishment for allegedly over-serving a patron. Because of his intoxication, that patron could then hurt himself or, in the worst case, cause a motor vehicle accident killing an innocent driver whose family then sues the establishment.
State Dram Shop laws vary across the US, and it's essential to understand your state's standard. For example, Texas Dram Shop law holds an alcohol provider liable for damages if it served alcohol to an individual when it was apparent to the provider the individual was obviously intoxicated to the extent that he presented a clear danger to himself and others. In Texas, the key is whether or not the individual showed signs of intoxication when served. Evidence like the receipt showing the number of drinks served or surveillance footage of the individual is important in making that determination. But, typically, the Dram Shop lawsuit comes down to how the provider's employees, particularly the employee that served, perform during depositions.
"It is crucial to prep employees before depositions," said Rawson. "They may be 18, with somebody recording or transcribing every word they say, and they're scared to death."
During depositions, plaintiffs' attorneys employ tactics to try and get damning admissions from employees. One such tactic is twisting the definition of obviously intoxicated to legally intoxicated. While obviously intoxicated focuses on the signs of intoxication shown by the patron, legal intoxication occur when the individual's blood alcohol content (BAC) passes the legal limit to drive in the state. During depositions, plaintiffs' attorneys show drink charts, which uses a patron's gender and weight to calculate the BAC for each drink served, then ask the employees to calculate the patron's BAC by counting the number of drinks consumed.
Employees must be prepared to handle these charts and the misleading questions. The chart is a tool, not a standard, and it never replaces observations at the time of service.
"Plaintiff's attorneys try to create strict liability through employing this chart. But, I counter, would a police officer who was there at the time have arrested that person for public intoxication? That's the level of intoxication that we believe must be proved to win a dram shot case," said Rawson.
Being proactive in establishing policies and procedures for responsible alcohol service at the establishment could avoid the lawsuit altogether. Rawson highly recommends written alcohol policies signed by all employees and pre-shift staff meetings where responsible alcohol service is discussed. The employees should be taught to be alert for patrons showing signs of intoxication, and if any signs are seen, to cut off that patron and alert all other employees, including third-party security, so that patron cannot be served elsewhere in the establishment. That patron should be monitored, provided food and water, and given a safe ride home. If the patron insists on driving, take his keys. Call the police if necessary.
"We've had favorable results with clients that have done all this," explained Rawson.
"It is crucial to prep employees before depositions. … They may be 18, with somebody recording or transcribing every word they say, and they're scared to death." — Brian Rawson
The presentation then shifted to premises liability claims, focusing on slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall claims. There is an allegedly dangerous condition in an establishment (typically water on the floor) that causes a patron to slip or trip resulting in injuries and an eventual lawsuit. Each state's laws differ for these claims (consult your local attorney). Still, typically, an establishment is obligated to ensure its premises are safe or to warn of a known hazard.
Avoiding these types of claims involves the establishment employing proactive measures. Staff must routinely monitor premises for potential hazards. Put signs and barriers around a hazard to warn of spills and immediately clean them up. This protects patrons and protects the establishment from liability if the condition injures someone. For Stuart described one of his cases in Corpus Christi, Texas, where a patron sued for falling off a step while walking into a restaurant and sustaining injuries. Thankfully for his client, the restaurant employed proactive measures. Right above the step, the restaurant had signage that stated in bold capital letters, "PLEASE WATCH YOUR STEP!" Based on that signage warning the patron, the lawsuit was dismissed.
If an injury does occur, ask if the individual is injured and offer assistance if requested. And, remember, document the incident through an incident report! If there were warning signs around spilled water that caused the patron's slip-and-fall, note that in the report. In lawsuits, plaintiffs' attorneys will argue that the signs were not there if not written in the incident report.
Fraud/Unauthorized Credit Card Use
Next, Stuart explained potential issues with fraud and unauthorized credit card use. This occurs when a patron spends a lot of money on a credit card at a club but then comes back later, complaining that his card was stolen or the club ran up a bunch of money that he didn't authorize. How do you protect yourself in these situations? By being proactive. Ensure that the patron is fully aware of the specifics of the transactions. Have the patron sign separate documentation specifically describing the transaction. And go beyond signatures! Record the patron's fingerprint or have the patron sign under a surveillance camera. Some clubs even have the patron sign on an iPad, which records the patron's signature through its camera.
Police Investigation
Stuart then provided important pointers on dealing with police investigations.
"If the police show up at a club to investigate an incident, don't try to handle it yourself; direct them to upper management or the club attorney," Stuart said. "Assume you were being recorded when speaking to officers; be careful what you said, don't volunteer any information or evidence. The attorney can meet with those employees in advance of police, help them anticipate what questions will be asked, and attend these meetings with law enforcement to help prevent potential legal issues. It's nerve-wracking to be in there without someone familiar with the process."
Deposition Tips
Stuart concluded the presentation by discussing deposition tips. A deposition is a process by which an attorney takes a witness's sworn, out-of-court oral testimony — a court reporter types out the testimony, which may be videotaped. The person is under oath and could be punished for perjury and false testimonies provided. Depositions are a key part of the lawsuit process, so witnesses must be prepped on how to handle depositions.
Stuart provided some tips to handle the deposition process:
1) Tell the truth, don't lie.
2) Don't guess or speculate.
3) Only speak when asked a question.
4) Only answer the question you're asked.
5) After answering the question, stop talking. If you fill the silence with words, you only help the questioning attorney.
6) Don't offer unnecessary details or over-explain.
7) Listen to the entire question, and make sure you understand it before answering. If you don't understand, ask the questioning attorney to repeat or rephrase it.
8) Keep your answers short — only answer yes or no questions with yes or no.
9) Don't get angry or argumentative. Depositions will be stressful; don't let emotions get involved. Let the attorney defending you get in arguments; that's what they are there to do.
10) You will likely be videotaped during the deposition, and that video will likely be played for the jury. So, don't joke or become overly sarcastic; that can be interpreted as disrespectful. Also, your facial expressions and body language during a deposition reveal more than you think. If the jurors aren't listening to what you're saying, they're watching what you're doing. If you look like you're lying, the jurors will know it.
For more information, contact Brian Rawson at (214) 346-3727 or at brawson@hartlinebarger.com; contact Tyler Stuart at (214) 346-3733) or at tstuart@hartlinebarger.com. Contact Larry Kaplan at (313) 815-3311 or at larry@kaplanclubsales.com.
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It's only three years since Kia launched its European-designed and built range of cee'd hatchbacks and estates, but the Korean firm has already modified the styling and mechanics of the car as it continues its inexorable rise to become one of the major volume manufacturers.
This is not your usual mid-life facelift, then. As well as adding the new corporate grille that features on the Soul urban crossover, Kia has also refreshed the cabin and added extra standard equipment. Like the exterior, it looks similar but fresher, and includes a new steering wheel and gear lever, all-red dashboard illumination, revised centre console and audio system and dual-zone climate control.
In tandem with with revised rear light clusters, it's an effective transformation, the whole car looking sharper thanks to the new grille treatment. The cee'd has always been well put together but the interior revisions provide a feeling of greater quality and solidity.
Kia has also simplified the trim levels. The range starts with the cee'd 1, followed by the mid-range cee'd 2 and top-spec cee'd 3, while there's also a more efficient EcoDynamics model with standard equipment equivalent to the 2 specification
Chief among the mechanical changes is revised suspension, aimed at improving the ride quality, handling and steering response.
The other major novelty is the appearance of a stop and start system to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Intriguingly, it's available with petrol and diesel engines – other manufacturers have so far only used similar systems in conjunction with petrol engines.
We tried the EcoDynamics diesel, which delivers 89bhp at 4,000rpm with 173lb ft of torque between 1,750 and 2,500rpm (there's also a 113bhp/188lb ft version of this engine), driving the front wheels via a new, six-speed manual gearbox. It's never going to set the world of fire but it's an accomplished and refined unit that rewards with a potential Combined economy of 67.3mpg and 110g/km of CO2.
As with rival systems, the Stop & Go set-up works unobtrusively, the engine restarting promptly as soon as you dip the clutch to engage a gear from rest. The only great difference to a petrol version is that there's a greater thump on re-start due to the diesel's compression-ignition.
The ride is less thumping over the roughest surfaces than before, adding to the overall refinement, while the revised steering feels more progressive and tactile.
Other engines include 1.4-litre, 89bhp and 1.6, 124bhp petrol. A four-speed automatic transmission is available with the 1.6 petrol and 113bhp diesel engines.
The three-door hatchback in the range, dubbed Pro_cee'd, will receive the same upgrades as the five-door and estate next year.
Despite all the changes so soon after launch, Kia's trump card of a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty remains. That, and a host of simple but effective revisions, make the cee'd hatchback and estate even more accomplished.
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After months of speculation, Vice President Joe Biden announced today (Oct 21) at a press conference at The White House that he will not be seeking the Democratic nomination for President.
"Unfortunately, I believe we're out of time, the time necessary to mount a winning campaign for the nomination. But while I will not be a candidate, I will not be silent. I intend to speak out clearly and forcefully to influence as much as I can where we stand as a party and where we need to go as a nation." Biden said with his wife Jill Biden and President Obama by his side.
Biden said the grieving process his family endured following the death of his son Beau Biden (who died of Brain cancer in May) closed the window for running a successful campaign.
Biden ran for President in 1988 and 2008, but dropped out of the race early both times, choosing instead to be Obama's running mate for the 2008 election.
Looks like Hilary Clinton might be taking this one.


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Category: Sony A7000
First Sony a6700 Rumored Specifications: 32MP Sensor, 4K60p, Vlogging Camera
Here are the first rumored specifications of the upcoming Sony a6700 (a6600 replacement), which is expected to be announced in
Sony A7000, Sony Mirrorless Cameras
Sony a6700/a7000 (a6600 Successor) to be Announced in May 2021
Sony is planning to announce a new High End APS-C E-mount mirrorless camera in late May 2021. This new camera
Confirmed: Sony Live Announcement on August 28, at 10:00 AM ET
Alphauniverse officially announced that Sony will have a special live event on Wednesday, August 28, at 10:00 AM ET. That's
Sony a6200, Sony A7000
Sony a9000 & a6700 Rumored Specifications
Sony is expected to announce two new APS-C format E-mount mirrorless cameras on August 29, 2019. Some rumors said the
Two New Sony APS-C E-mount Cameras to be Announced Soon
The latest rumor suggests that Sony will announce two new APS-C E-mount cameras in late August 2019. One of the
Sony A7000, Sony a9 II
Confirmed: Sony Official Announcement on July 16, at 10:00 AM ET
AlphaUniverse has confirmed that Sony will have a live event on Tuesday, July 16, at 10:00 AM ET/7:00 AM PT.
New Sony E-mount Camera/Lens to be Announced around June 5-6
Sony will have a new E-mount product announcement around June 5-6, 2019. So, what do you expect from Sony next?
Camera News, Sony A7000
Interview: Sony a7S III is still Not Ready, Sony a7000 / a6700 Coming Soon
The Russian website Photar.ru recently had an exclusive interview with Sony Managers, talking about the future Sony mirrorless cameras, including
Sony A7000, Sony a7S III
Sony RX0 Mark II Registered, Sony a7000 / a7S III Coming in the First Half of 2019
Sony has just registered a new fixed camera under the code name "WW151602", which will probably be the Sony
Camera News, Sony A7000, Sony a7S III
2019 Camera Predictions: Sony a7000, Nikon D760, Canon 7D Mark III
Tony & Chelsea Northrup have talked about the camera predictions for 2019: Sony a7000, Nikon D760, Canon 7D Mark III.
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UMSL Assistant Professor of Anthropology Anne Austin's research on ancient Egyptian medicine, disease and health networks combines the fields of osteology and Egyptology. She's discovered the only known tattoos on an Egyptian mummy. (Photo courtesy of Anne Austin).
Featuring raised designs and entirely sheathed in gold, the Coffin of Nedjemankh was the crown jewel in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's eponymously titled exhibition, which opened last July 20 and was slated to run until April 21. Acquired in 2017 from an art dealer in Paris, the coffin came with an ownership history establishing that it had been exported from Egypt in 1971, before a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization treaty protecting cultural property took effect in 1972.
The problem: the papers were fake.
Turns out the coffin had been looted from Egypt in 2011. On Feb. 15, the Met announced in a press release that it was relinquishing the coffin to the Manhattan District Attorney's office for repatriation to Egypt.
Though the story sounds straight out of an "Indiana Jones" flick, the toll looting takes on cultural heritage is real. The tension between countries wanting to hold onto their artifacts and museums desperate to maintain priceless acquisitions extends across the world, even to the Saint Louis Art Museum, which retained The Mask of Lady Ka-Nefer-Nefer after a legal battle.
To understand repatriation and its complications, UMSL Daily corresponded by email with University of Missouri–St. Louis Assistant Professor of Anthropology Anne Austin, who is in Egypt researching human remains at the site of Deir el-Medina, the village of the workmen who cut and decorated the Valley of the Kings.
What is repatriation, and why is it important?
For archaeologists, repatriation is the return of artifacts, human remains and any other items of cultural value to their original location or ancestral group. It is an ethical imperative for modern-day archaeologists who often inherit archaeological material that was illegally removed from its original country or culture.
What does the Coffin of Nedjemankh add to our understanding of Egyptian culture?
The Coffin of Nedjemankh dates to the end of the Ptolemaic period, a time when Egypt was ruled by Greek kings and queens like Cleopatra. The coffin is beautifully preserved and plated in gold on its exterior with some silver lining on its interior. It is covered with scenes depicting the importance of the sun and the journey into the afterlife. Its remarkable preservation makes it particularly important for understanding how wealthy individuals like Nedjemankh prepared for and envisioned the afterlife.
As you're currently in Egypt, can you tell me about the attitudes there toward the return of the coffin?
Many Egyptians are frustrated with the fact that European museums hold some of the most important artifacts from their country like the bust of Nefertiti and the Rosetta Stone. It is rewarding for Egyptologists and Egyptians to see museums acknowledge when they have an artifact illegally and return it to where it belongs. In this case, something of incredible cultural and monetary value was stolen from Egypt, and it is rewarding to all of us to see it returned.
There's an argument that artifacts displayed in a prominent universal museum such as the Met or the Louvre will reach a larger, more diverse and more international audience thus extending the reach of Egyptian culture. How valid is that?
Egypt is one of the first, if not the first, ancient culture many of us learn about in school. It's the kind of culture that forces us to think about the world differently and question what we take for granted as normal. In that respect, ancient Egyptian culture should be available to as many people as possible, and it is wonderful for Americans and Europeans to have rich Egyptian collections that they can access.
However, the counterargument is that because so many important Egyptian artifacts have been taken out of Egypt, fewer people come to visit. Many Americans are more than keen to see an exhibit on King Tut at their local museum but would never imagine visiting Egypt. This hurts tourism and Egypt's economy.
I think the best-case scenario is somewhere between these two. Non-Egyptian museums should seriously investigate their collections and work together with Egyptian authorities to repatriate any artifact, famous or not, that has been removed illegally. Given the sheer volume of Egyptian artifacts, however, there can still be collections available for museums around the world to display.
The Met acquired the coffin in 2017. When I imagine illegally acquired antiquities, I think about artifacts that have been out of the country for an extended time and have long-established, yet fake, provenances. How was this able to happen in such relatively recent history?
Many Egyptian objects end up in private collections, whether legally or illegally. It was common for European and American explorers to export Egyptian antiquities in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and it was only when the Egyptian government became independent that it was able to make such looting illegal and enforce it.
Now, no Egyptian artifacts are allowed to leave Egypt. So, when museums want to expand their Egyptian collections, they have to turn to those artifacts found in other museums or private collections. Museums like the Met verify any documentation accompanying these artifacts to determine that they were not acquired illegally, but in this case, the documents were forged. The Met is not alone in being fooled. In recent years, famous auction houses like Christie's have also discovered that they acquired and sold looted antiquities from Egypt and Iraq.
How do different countries treat repatriation requests since there's no hard-and-fast rule?
Repatriation often requires a demonstration that the object was removed illegally. When there are disputes around repatriation, it is often because two parties cannot agree on what is a reasonable amount of proof. One example of this is the Parthenon Marbles – several marble sculptures from the Parthenon that are now on display in the British Museum. These were taken from Greece in 1801, supposedly with permission from the Ottoman Empire. There is no definitive proof, however, that such permission was given.
In cases like the Parthenon Marbles, should the burden of proof be on the British Museum to show they were removed legally or on Greece to show they were removed illegally?
What protections does Egypt have against the removal of artifacts? How large of a problem is this for Egypt?
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Egypt was under the thumb of colonialism and many important artifacts like the Rosetta Stone were legally looted from the country. The Egyptian government now does not allow any artifacts to leave the country. They check at the airports to make sure that tourists and others are not illegally stealing ancient artifacts. This problem was particularly large just after the Arab Spring, when looting became much more common. While looting has gone down in recent years, they still routinely find people attempting to smuggle antiquities out of the country. Just last month, airport officials foiled an attempt to loot a mummified hand hidden inside a loudspeaker.
Your remarks about the Arab Spring reminded me that – much like the Parthenon Marbles – people often remove artifacts with the justification that it's for the safety of those items. The flip side of this are reports that groups such as ISIS have funded themselves with looted artifacts. What's your take?
I used to believe this argument was a valid one. Shouldn't we do what is best for the object? After more reflection, I realized that knowing what is best for the object is not always clear, and this argument often follows the same colonialist logic that led to its initial removal from Egypt.
If a museum removes many priceless antiquities from a country, it can then benefit from such a collection with millions of dollars in donations and then use that money to provide better facilities for the object's preservation and study. Arguments around what's best for the artifact often then just reinforce colonialist usurpation and create a vicious cycle that will inevitably continue due to the inequities created from the moment a priceless artifact is removed from a country.
Are there other ways that current affairs have affected the smuggling trade?
Looting in general in the Middle East has increased in recent years due to a combination of civil unrest and the growth of ISIS. While this case is a high-profile example of a museum accidentally purchasing a looted object, there are many more examples of private individuals and companies intentionally purchasing items suspected of looting. A prime example of this is Hobby Lobby, which purchased at least 3,800 illegal antiquities from Iraq after being informed that they were likely smuggled.
The ramifications of purchasing looted objects are huge. Every time you buy a looted object, you encourage two more to take its place. If you buy a looted object, you are robbing us of knowledge about the past, robbing a country of its own riches and robbing future generations of the opportunity to understand their cultural heritage.


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Martin Bridger, a retired U.K. police officer, led the Tempura investigation between 2007 and 2009.
Detectives with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service are due to be dispatched to the U.K. later this year as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the former senior investigating officer of the ill-fated Operation Tempura corruption probe, the Cayman Compass has learned.
Martin Bridger, a retired U.K. police officer who led the Tempura investigation between 2007 and 2009, has never been interviewed in connection with the investigation of him that has purportedly been under way since mid-2013.
The investigation involves an allegation of crime Mr. Bridger made to the RCIPS, stating that he was misled by Cayman's former governor, Stuart Jack, and other senior officials about police corruption claims. Mr. Bridger has said that if he had not been misled at the time, the Operation Tempura probe would have ended in a matter of weeks.
Instead, the probe carried on for more than two years and cost Cayman Islands taxpayers more than $10 million.
U.K. sources confirmed to the Compass this week that they were contacted by RCIPS officers seeking to arrange interviews related to the Bridger investigation.
An RCIPS spokesperson declined to comment.
RCIPS officers previously attempted to meet and interview Mr. Bridger in connection with his initial allegation of crime, but said he abruptly cancelled that meeting days before it was scheduled to occur.
Mr. Bridger also declined to comment. He has previously alleged that the RCIPS investigation of him is a clear attempt to prevent the release of certain public records related to the Tempura investigation.
"It does seem that the rhetoric of openness, transparency and good governance is being compromised by the continued and ongoing efforts to keep material away from public scrutiny," Mr. Bridger said in a statement to the Compass last month.
Cayman Islands Acting Information Commissioner Jan Liebaers ordered the local governor's office last month to release certain records it holds related to the Tempura investigation. The Feb. 15 order was the third time Mr. Liebaers's office has issued such a decision, based on a 2012 open records request made by retired U.K. journalist John Evans.
In a previous response to the information commissioner's order, the governor's office has sought to delay release of the records sought due to the ongoing investigation of Mr. Bridger. Mr. Liebaers argued that most of the records requested have nothing to do with the investigation now involving Mr. Bridger.
In his Feb. 15 order to release the documents, Mr. Liebaers also indicated that the probe regarding Mr. Bridger was widening.
According to statements from the Information Commissioner's Office contained in publicly available documents, the police investigation "involved seven different criminal allegations." Mr. Liebaers said he and an aide were not given full and unfettered access to the police investigative records as part of the review of the open records request because an investigation team that had just been appointed "would need the files," Mr. Liebaers reported.
Mr. Liebaers said his office was not informed of the officers' need for those files until August 2015, about two years after the investigation of Mr. Bridger began.
In court records filed in late 2014, former Cayman Islands Crown counsel Doug Schofield stated in an affidavit that there were then four offenses being investigated.
Mr. Bridger has said a number of times that he expected to be interviewed by the police in relation to the matter. However, he said he was uncertain of his ability to defend himself against the RCIPS probe, given that certain material records from the Operation Tempura case were taken away from him as a result of various court actions in Cayman and the U.K. over the past few years.
"For 30 months, Baines has been investigating me," Mr. Bridger said in February.
Really, there is something very FISHY about this whole investigation, and people are not going to be satisfied until the truth is aired out.
A movie need to be made because it is now making "Water Gate" look like foolishness.
Something happened, and people are not telling and hiding the truth. It need to come out.
RCIPS have ignored numerous complaints about the conduct of Tempura going right back to the Cresswell judgment at the end of 2008 so why drag this up now? I think this is simply indicative of just how desperate the FCO are to make sure the Aina report is never made public. Come on Mr Bridger, call their bluff and release that whole damn report to the media.
RCIPS line then was – they're no longer police and they're no longer in the Cayman Islands so there's nothing we can do. So what changed in the intervening five years? Nothing except the Aina report FOI going to appeal and through the courts. I don't know about anybody else but this change of attitude seems like a very handy coincidence to me.


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IRRESISTIBLE | New York State is Irresistible Because...
We asked our makers what they find "irresistible" about New York State. Here's what they had to say…
"Lush green days of the summer, wild woods in the autumn, silence on a snow day, and the remembrance of this come Spring."
Alysia Mazzella
"We love that New York has more maple trees than top producing Quebec in Canada. Sweet."
Michael, Crown Maple
"Stissing Mountain and its unique geological history."
Tim, Stissing Design
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"There are a few things I find irresistible about NYS, but I think the two I have to pick are the state's diversity...and apples! Everything about New York is diverse, from the people to the cities to the topography. Get in the car and drive in any direction for an hour and you will be in a completely different place. Fall in New York State is just my favorite. I've always loved the change in weather, the colors, the smells; but going to college in the Hudson valley really made me appreciate apples. Going apple picking was the thing you did on weekends. And I learned to love apple orchards and all that come along with them — hay rides, cider, doughnuts. There's nothing like picking an apple right off the tree and taking a bite. I would not be one bit upset if it was fall all year round."
Mellisa, Outsiders Kitchen
"New York has it all, beautiful architecture, great food, great music, the most interesting people doing the most interesting projects. It's exciting, inspiring, and has something for everyone."
Lisa, Luv Michael
"New York State has so much variety to offer! From waterways to mountains, from wine country to the big city, New York has it all."
Catherine, Lionheart Graphics
"I love the diversity of communities and scenery here in New York State. From beaches to mountains, waterfalls to big cities, so many places to explore!"
Natalie, I Love Local Farmers
"What I find irresistible about New York State is the local mayor featuring Bobby Sharp Glassworks!"
Bobby, Bobby Sharp Glassworks
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"We love that the sparkly soot that covers the streets of New York City is rivaled only by the magic soil of New York's 'Black Dirt Region', a band of land just 90 miles away from Manhattan that claims some of the most mineral-rich, fertile soil in the country. (Apparently, it's the remnants of a 12,000 old glacial lake!) Turns out, the irresistibly good stuff that makes up the foundation of New York State helps all sorts of things grow...ideas, arts, businesses, relationships...and vegetables!"
Ashley, The Matzo Project
"I love New York for its ability to contain within it cities, culture diversity, creativity and amazing agriculture, wilderness, mountains, really old forests and even some ocean."
Carrie, Atina Foods
"New York State is irresistible because it has everything! The best city in the world – New York City, but also quaint small towns, beautiful beaches, and gorgeous mountains."
Jessica, GioGio Designs
Port Jefferson. Photo: Jessica, GioGio Design
"What I find irresistible is New York's Dutch heritage. Scattered along the Hudson Valley are the remnants of a lost civilization; Dutch stone houses and Dutch name places. Imagine that the first European New Yorkers spoke Dutch, were subject to a Dutch king, and had Dutch customs."
Art, Art Thorman, Tinsmith
"We have the greatest city in the country and gorgeous farmland. We have people of every background and Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to remind us of who we are. We have gorgeous beaches and lakes. We are a haven for artists and nonprofits. We have a full range of industries."
Joan, Joan Hornig Jewelry
"I love the fact that we here in New York get to enjoy four very different seasons. From the hot and humid (ugh, lol) summers that at least impart gloriously long, sun-filled days to the freezing, snowy (if we're lucky) winters, to the crisp, apple-scented autumn and the wet and soft green spring...we have it all. Also, at least from my part of the state, being so close to a major metropolitan area like NYC but surrounded by countless orchards and farms (with incredible culture in both realms!) we truly have it made."
Kristin, Ardent Homesteader
"What we find so irresistible about New York: The PEOPLE! This is not just true of Rochester but of New York at large. All across our state from Buffalo to Seneca Falls and on down the Hudson Valley, people are really embracing their communities. Whether it's a small brewery in the Southern Tier, a consignment craft store in the North Country, or a farm share in New Paltz — New Yorkers are finding all sorts of creative and inspiring ways to embrace and celebrate the places they call home. This feeling is unmistakable, infectious, and truly irresistible!"
Erin and Jono, Squirrel Hill Design and Craft
"I love living in NYC and being an artist because there is so much going on to stimulate my creative juices. I love that the city is such an animal and dog friendly place. Pet owners are some of the nicest people in NYC. You can walk up to anyone with a dog usually and strike up a conversation in NYC in the parks or on the sidewalks. It makes being a pet portrait artist so enjoyable."
Michele, Pet Portrait Fun
"Keuka Lake in the Finger lakes is magical. Called the Crooked Lake."
Elizabeth, More Fire Glass Studio
"What's not to love about New York State...I love the diversity...the landscape...from the rolling hills to the mountains, to the beaches. From deep rural living in the country to the exciting vibrancy of the most magnificent city in the world; the farmer's markets that bring locally grown food to our doorsteps; the makers of everything from soaps to beers to handmade clothing; and most of all, the people of diverse cultures who call New York their home and who bring their own unique talents and beliefs to this great state."
Sarah, Workday Wear
Sarah with her tomato pie at Woodstock Farm Festival. Photo: Sarah, Workday Wear
"New York is irresistible because it has beautiful scenery with all four seasons, a food culture that offers such diversity and incredible flavor and an incredible cultural diversity."
David and Libby, Syracuse Salt Company
"I love that New York has so much — an incredible city with absolutely everything, but you can head upstate and find yourself surrounded by gorges, waterfalls, farmland, and the most beautiful scenery. It's the best!"
Melissa, Be in the Moment
"When most people think of New York State, they think of New York City. Unfortunately they miss out on the State's beautiful farms and how we turn grapes into wine, hops into beer, apples into hard cider, sap into syrup…"
Jennifer, Rooster Studios
"We love the diversity of the state — the diversity of people, terrains, industry. We have a whole economy and a whole world within the borders of our state."
Brent, Beekman 1802
"It is beautiful from New York City to the wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains."
Judy, Garnet Studio
"What Sol Cacao finds irresistible about New York State is the people and culture. New York State is filled with dreamers going after their goals. You can find people trying to redefine conventional agriculture, discovering the latest treatment, or starting an innovative business all in the same community. With everyone chasing their dreams, New York has a culture that makes anything possible with hard work. New York's culture coupled with the amazing people from around the world has made New York irresistible to our family and business."
Daniel, Sol Cacao
Photo: Sol Cacao
"Moonlit February nights in the Adirondack Mountains at 25 below zero...the amazing deep freeze and blue grey shadows, cracking tree limbs and squeaky snow."
Sandy, Adirondack Fragrance and Flavor Farm
"We love living in New York State! Within our borders, we can experience all the changing seasons, varied terrains, and a myriad of activities — the majesty of winter wonderland skiing in the Adirondacks, rejuvenating vacations at the Montauk seashore, the serene beauty of kayaking in the Finger Lakes, enjoying the arts and culture of a bustling Saratoga summer, and quick trips to our beloved New York City for business and pleasure throughout the year."
Cecilia and Richard, frittelli & Lockwood
"You can get a little taste of any country without having to leave New York State. We love how every culture/country has their own version of pasta or dumplings and New York restaurants allow you to experience them all."
Andrea, Sfoglini
Making Bucatini. Photo: Sfoglini
"New York is a tapestry woven from a rich cache of natural and social history — it cloaks everything in an irresistible spirit!"
Deanna, Zoar Tapatree
"New York City is one of my favorites cities and there are a number of things I find irresistible about it. And here they are: The diversity of different cultures sharing the same space, that gives NYC such a beautiful and somehow balanced energy. The amazing landscape that surrounds the city. All the delicious food you can find pretty much at any time.I can go on and on, but I will stop here. New York City is a very interesting city, but yet it's big, dirty, noisy, and at the same time irresistible"
Gabriela, Gabriela Jewelry
"Ramps, foraged wild in secret spots in the forest in springtime. Bracing swims in the Delaware River. Catskill hikes."
Jann, Lucky Fish
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Q: xampp windows and OLD oracle 8 connection I'm trying to configure xampp windows to open connection to old version of oracle 8
the oracle 8 DB can be contacted (and queried) via toad and instant client version 10.2.
OS Win 10 x64
I have sequentially try to use older version starting from php7 all the way down to php 5.2
error is Unable to load dynamic library 'C:\xampp\php\ext\php_oci8.dll'

*

*instant client is already in path

*TNS_ADMIN variabel already in environment variables

*have manually tried to use PECL other version (with correct php version, architecture, and threadsafe.

*have manually tried to copy the dll from instant client to apache\bin as some forum suggests.

*have tried x86 and x64 versions to no avail (with corresponding instant client architecture)

still the modul oci8.dll cannot be loaded, and not shown in phpinfo()
the manuals for oracle 12g and 11 g doesn't seems to work
anybody "old enough" to help me with this compability issue ?
help is appreciated, thanks

A: after days of trial and error, I finally find the xammp version that can still connect to the old oracle 8.
Download xampp win32 version 1.7.0.
any newer than that and it won't work.
it is because the bundled oci will not be compatible with oracle 8. and manually change and add the .dll into xampp won't work either because of the build parameters.

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Q: How to insert an extra character in a string in C #include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>

void replace(char a[],char b[]);

int main(void)
{
    char string1[100]; char string2[100];
    printf("Please enter a string:");
    fgets(string1, sizeof(string1), stdin);

    replace(string1, string2);
}

void replace(char a[],char b[])
{
    int i;
    strcpy(b,a);

    for(i=0;i<strlen(a);i++)
    {
        if(a[i]=='a')
        {
            b[i+1]=a[i];
        }
    }

    printf("%s\n",b);
}

The function of this program is to copy string1 into string2 but if there's any 'a' character in string1, it needed to be double in string2.
For example, if string1 is "aeroplane", the string2 needs to be "aaeroplaane".
However, the code above seem to change the next character after 'a' in string1 instead of simply adding it. For example, if I type "aloha", it will simply give me "aaoha" instead of "aalohaa". I've tried searching online but to no avail. I've been sticking on this problem for hours.

A: In order to work you must implement your replace function correctly
It should be like:
void replace(char a[],char b[])
{
    int idxA = 0, idxB = 0;

    for(idxA;idxA<strlen(a);idxA++, idxB++)
   {
        b[idxB] = a[idxA];
        if(a[idxA]=='a')
        {
            idxB++;
            b[idxB]=a[idxA];
        }
    }

    b[idxB] = '\0';
    printf("%s\n",b);
}

But you must ensure b has enough space to hold the complete string. For example, you can reserve twice the size of a, the worst case when array a has all a characters

A: Ok, if we are playing code golf, I would suggest:
void replace (char *a, char *b) {
        while ((*b++ = *a))
                if (*a++ == 'a')
                        *b++ = 'a';
}

;)
Mind to provide enough memory in b; if you want to play it safe, it has to be at least strlen(a)*2+1 (the case a consists only of character "a").

A: For the sake of brevity and elegance, here's a one liner:
void replace (char *a, char *b) { while((*b++=*a)&&(*a++!='a'||(*b++='a'))); }

;)

A: with
b[i+1]=a[i]

you're changing the next character to be 'a' and overwriting the next character.
What should be done is moving all the characters after b[i+1] one step forward and then changing 'a' in b[i+a]

A: I wont solve it for you.
But here is what you need to look into.
if(a[i]=='a')
{
    b[i+1]=a[i];
}

What it is doing is, if ith index of a array is 'a' then write ith index of a array in i+1th location of array b.
This way you are over-writing the contents of b.
You need to make a place for an additional character there only after shifting the string from that index to right.
It can be done in multiple ways.
Additionally, you might want to allocate more size (ideally twice: To cover the case when you pass a string1 with 100 'a's, the resulting string2 should hold 200 'a's) to your second array than the first one, because of obvious reasons.

A: You want this:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>

void replace(char a[], char b[]);

int main(void)
{
  char string1[100]; char string2[100];
  printf("Please enter a string:");
  fgets(string1, sizeof(string1), stdin);

  replace(string1, string2);

  printf("%s\n", string2);      // printf result from replace here
}

void replace(char a[], char b[])
{
  int i, j;   // using two indexes, one for a and one for b

              // no strcpy needed here, copying is done in the for loop below

  for (i = 0, j = 0; i < strlen(a); i++, j++)
  {
    b[j] = a[i];        // copy one char

    if (a[i] == 'a')    // if it's 'a'
    {
      b[++j] = a[i];    // copy it again
    }
  }

  b[j] = 0;             // terminate the destination string
                        // we don't printf b here but in main
}

For brevity no buffer overflow checking is done here.
There is still room for improvement though.

A: void replace(char a[],char b[])
{
    int i = 0, j = 0;
    for(i=0; i<strlen(a); i++, j++)
    {
        b[j] = a[i];
        if(a[i] == 'a')
            b[++j] = a[i];
    }
}

see if this works.


A spectacular sled race through the village! For the past five years, Frankie (a.k.a. Four-eyes) has won the sled race organised by the village children. This year, the craft designed by the little genius will be driven by Sophie. She'll face off against Charlie, the athletic cousin of Zac, a lonely newcomer who resides with his grandmother. After a neck-to-neck descent, Sophie's speedster disintegrates when crossing the finish line. Refusing to give the cup to the deceitful Zac after discovering that he sabotaged the sled, Frankie demands a rematch. Zac agrees, but on the condition that Frankie builds a new track in an impossibly short time. As the two teams prepare for the big day, Zac has no qualms about cheating again to put the odds on his side. But Frankie and his team have a surprise in store for him.


DON'T EAT FAST FOOD!!! I WENT TO KFC YESTERDAY AND BOUGHT A 3PIECE CHICKEN TENDER. AS I BIT INTO IT I NOTICED THAT IT WAS VERY HARD AND RUBBERY WHICH MADE ME LOOK AT IT. AS I LOOKED DOWN AT IT I NOTICED THAT IT WAS WAS IN A SHAPE OF A RAT WITH A TAIL. IT SENT DEEP CHILLS THROUGHOUT MY WHOLE BODY! I'VE BEEN FEELING WEIRD EVER SINCE. I BOUGHT THIS IN COMPTON, CA ON WILMINGTON AND 120TH. I'VE NEVER SEEN CHICKEN LIKE THIS BEFORE ITS SICK!!! Your Thoughts?


In 1985, little gay fans of horror got two amazing gifts: Nightmare on Elm Street 2 and Fright Night. Horrormonger Jeffrey McCrann joined us to talk about the latter, a thoroughly entertaining and thoroughly queer vampire featuring Stephen Geoffreys, Amanda Bearse and Herman's Head himself, William Ragsdale. This version of the episode is the longer and gayer one, for listeners who prefer discussion of Fright Night plus hot takes on Barbra Streisand, Faye Dunaway and Bernadette Peters.
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Q: Does a Pokémon Crystal game degrade after playing a lot? I have an official Pokémon Crystal game and after playing more than 450 hours I see that my game is degrading, or I don't know why is this happening.
Imagine that I have a Feraligatr in the first place of my team, well, if I'm battling against a Parasect (let's say), and he does thunder wave the first turn always appears: "It doesn't affect to Feraligatr".
But on the second turn the Parasect does the same movement and this time it affects to Feraligatr.
Is this supposed to happen? Or is it just a glitch?

A: The only things that  usually "degrade" in a gameboy cartridge during a normal lifetime are the battery and the electrical contacts. The battery will eventually die causing a loss of all save data and the ability to save (the battery is apparently replaceable). The contacts can also corrode, which can make the game temporarily unplayable.
Nothing happens to the Random Number Generator, which is what you're describing here. Crystal, like almost all videogames, uses a pseudograndom number generator, and sometimes quirks in how numbers are generated appear; this can have effects like certain moves are more likely to take effect on certain turns in the battle due to certain predetermined sequences of numbers. If you're seeing anything at all, odds are it's a quirk of the PRNG.
Sometimes games have long, preset strings of pseudorandom numbers that are generated at certain times like when the machine is turned on; in many early games (like the Pokemon Trading Card game) this is noticable if you savestate and repeat an action; "random" actions like coin flips will always occur in the same sequence if you restart from the same savestate.

A: As strange as it sounds, you are not the first to encounter this. Someone else posted on this forum pretty much exactly the same thing as you - a Feraligatr in Gen II that has problems being hit with paralysis.
In any case though, I have a very good feeling this is not due to degredation. Something in the back of my mind is tickling that the phrase "it doesn't effect" implies that a move that does no damage but gives a status effect has missed, whereas "it didn't effect" implies that the target is immune to the move. I'm guessing that's the best answer here, but I thought they fixed the "100%-accuracy moves are actually only 99.6% accurate" problem in Gen II.
Either way, this is a minor problem that I do not believe is indicative of any technical issues.


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The Ability to Scale is What Makes Us Unique
According to Keenan Phelan, EVP of Global Services and COO of Datavail, even though we are a relatively small company, we are a very large database organization. This ability to scale differentiates us from other managed service organizations.
What's interesting is the way our model is built, because we have a true shared model and we have these distinct tiers where we deliver, we actually do a very good job for either. The reason that we can scale for the larger enterprises is that we've built in a true shared model. It makes it very extensible. We're not limited to the knowledge of 1 or 2 people for a major account. We spread that knowledge not because of some top-down you must cross-train. It's just inherent to our culture in the way that we operate.
The other thing is because we specialize just on database, but even within that, we specialize within each tower. Core offerings of Oracle, Oracle EBS, MySQL, SQL and DB2. Each one of those is really in effect its own operation. Each one has its own tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 operation. Each one has its own distinct practice leader.
Why do they love working here? We've looked at this a lot. The first thing, this is a general value prop for Datavail. DBAs tend to be the most highly leveraged group in any IT organization, whatever that IT organization, wherever it is. It's usually the smallest group. There's dozens of systems administrators and desktop folks and application developers. The DBAs can tend to be a fairly small group. They're an islet. We've built a company where DBAs are working for other DBAs in our very large group, so they have places to go, people to talk to. People who also have a lot of empathy for what they're doing. They're not just in that they're fighting the battle with the infrastructure guys and fighting the battle with the application developers. They really love working. DBAs like working with DBAs.


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package com.lithium.flow.filer.hash;

import com.lithium.flow.config.Config;
import com.lithium.flow.filer.DecoratedFiler;
import com.lithium.flow.filer.Filer;
import com.lithium.flow.io.Swallower;
import com.lithium.flow.jetty.JettyClient;
import com.lithium.flow.util.BaseEncodings;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.Scanner;

import javax.annotation.Nonnull;

import com.google.common.io.BaseEncoding;

/**
 * @author Matt Ayres
 */
public class ClientHashFiler extends DecoratedFiler {
	private final BaseEncoding encoding = BaseEncoding.base16().lowerCase();

	private final JettyClient client;

	public ClientHashFiler(@Nonnull Filer delegate, @Nonnull Config config) {
		super(delegate);
		client = new JettyClient(config.prefix("hash"));
	}

	@Override
	@Nonnull
	public String getHash(@Nonnull String path, @Nonnull String hash, @Nonnull String base) throws IOException {
		return client.call("hash " + path, input -> {
			Scanner scanner = new Scanner(input);
			scanner.next(); // size
			String value = scanner.next();
			scanner.next(); // status
			return BaseEncodings.of(base).encode(encoding.decode(value));
		});
	}

	@Override
	public void close() throws IOException {
		Swallower.close(client);
		super.close();
	}
}


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Willard students have passion for honoring veterans
Cary Ashby • Nov 13, 2019 at 9:18 AM
WILLARD — Veterans of many eras sat down to enjoy each other's company and share stories.
The area men and women from all branches of the military gathered for breakfast Monday morning in the lobby of the Robert L. Haas Gymnasium. They then were honored during the third annual Veterans Day program by Willard City Schools.
"I think it's very important," said Willard resident Patsy Thompson, who was at the breakfast with her husband Robert, a Vietnam War-era vet.
"I think it's a great example for the young people," added Thompson, who graduated from WHS in 1969. "I'm very honored to be here with all the veterans."
Robert "Butch" Thompson (class of 1961) served in the U.S. Army for three years. His wife said celebrating veterans is especially important now because Vietnam War-era vets weren't treated very well when they returned home.
More than 180 veterans confirmed they would be attending the program, which was coordinated by the WHS Teen Leadership Corps class, FFA and student council.
"This is so important. They worked so hard; we couldn't have done it without them," said English teacher Courtney Carnahan, a student council co-adviser and member of the community honor committee.
The Veterans Day program is one of several events in which Willard students honor military personnel.
"Their passion is what drives these events," Carnahan said. "It makes us so proud."
Students are in their seventh year participating in Honor Flight. Veterans take a flight to the nation's capital, where they tour memorials.
"They greet the veterans as they come home from D.C.," FFA adviser Tiffany Nuhfer said. "They serve as escorts. They take the veterans through the honor tunnel (at the airport)."
Willard had its second military appreciation night during the football season. The third Honor Run 5K will happen in March.
"I think the kids have developed a passion for giving back to veterans. They have an understanding of the sacrifice of the veterans," Nuhfer said.
Student Nick Bauer, during the program, said his fellow students have been inspired by feedback from veterans about various events. He also said knowing that two friends who hadn't seen each other since boot camp were reunited last year makes such "special moments" even more meaningful.
Every grade level participated in the Veterans Day program.
Vets stood when the high school marching band played the song for their branch of the military. While middle school students in the military militia and band presented historical flags, the elementary school leadership team led the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Kindergarten students through fifth-graders sang "God Bless the USA."
Jim Rose, of Perrysburg, who graduated from Willard in 1974, was the main speaker. He served as a U.S. Marine Corps police officer during his years of service, 1974 through 1979. The retired cop at one point was the Milan police chief.
"This is a tremendous thing for the veterans and we really do appreciate it," said Rose, who noted such assemblies "move you deep inside."
Using the pre-program breakfast as an example, Rose said veterans feel comfortable with each other and will share stories about their time in the military, even if they just met. He wondered if vets would speak to students with as much candor. The majority of Rose's speech was a scripted back-and-forth dialogue with senior Maria Perisic and centered on survivor's guilt and veterans being thanked for serving their country.
Patrick R. Mahl, of Havana, attended the breakfast. He attended grade school in Bismark and went to Willard High School until he served in the Army for two years.
"I was in Korea. I was sergeant first class … I learned a lot," he said. "I had a 155 (mm) Howitzer and 12 men."
Mahl was asked what young people should learn about the importance of Veterans Day.
"I think most of them should enjoy being here, that it was taken care of by someone else and a lot of them don't appreciate it," he said. "They all served their country and did what they had to do to protect it the way it is."


Paul Salerni is a widely-performed composer and the NEH Distinguished Chair in the Humanities at Lehigh University. "Tony Caruso's Final Broadcast," Paul's recent one-act opera was the winner of the National Opera Association's Chamber Opera competition and had its fully-staged premiere last January in Los Angeles. Paul sat on the SAA Board of Directors for seven years, serving as its Chair from 2005 through 2007. Paul and both his sons were Suzuki students of Linda Fiore's and son Domenic is about to graduate from CIM where he studies with Bill Preucil, Jr.


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package eventbreakpoints

// Code generated by cdproto-gen. DO NOT EDIT.

import (
	"context"

	"github.com/chromedp/cdproto/cdp"
)

// SetInstrumentationBreakpointParams sets breakpoint on particular native
// event.
type SetInstrumentationBreakpointParams struct {
	EventName string `json:"eventName"` // Instrumentation name to stop on.
}

// SetInstrumentationBreakpoint sets breakpoint on particular native event.
//
// See: https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/EventBreakpoints#method-setInstrumentationBreakpoint
//
// parameters:
//
//	eventName - Instrumentation name to stop on.
func SetInstrumentationBreakpoint(eventName string) *SetInstrumentationBreakpointParams {
	return &SetInstrumentationBreakpointParams{
		EventName: eventName,
	}
}

// Do executes EventBreakpoints.setInstrumentationBreakpoint against the provided context.
func (p *SetInstrumentationBreakpointParams) Do(ctx context.Context) (err error) {
	return cdp.Execute(ctx, CommandSetInstrumentationBreakpoint, p, nil)
}

// RemoveInstrumentationBreakpointParams removes breakpoint on particular
// native event.
type RemoveInstrumentationBreakpointParams struct {
	EventName string `json:"eventName"` // Instrumentation name to stop on.
}

// RemoveInstrumentationBreakpoint removes breakpoint on particular native
// event.
//
// See: https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/EventBreakpoints#method-removeInstrumentationBreakpoint
//
// parameters:
//
//	eventName - Instrumentation name to stop on.
func RemoveInstrumentationBreakpoint(eventName string) *RemoveInstrumentationBreakpointParams {
	return &RemoveInstrumentationBreakpointParams{
		EventName: eventName,
	}
}

// Do executes EventBreakpoints.removeInstrumentationBreakpoint against the provided context.
func (p *RemoveInstrumentationBreakpointParams) Do(ctx context.Context) (err error) {
	return cdp.Execute(ctx, CommandRemoveInstrumentationBreakpoint, p, nil)
}

// Command names.
const (
	CommandSetInstrumentationBreakpoint    = "EventBreakpoints.setInstrumentationBreakpoint"
	CommandRemoveInstrumentationBreakpoint = "EventBreakpoints.removeInstrumentationBreakpoint"
)


Babies Are in the News This Week!
In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV's XCW this morning talking about three new studies on babies. Looking at Rice Cereal and arsenic content, music and speech development, and stereotypes and cry perceptions.
In case you missed it this morning, I was on WINK TV's XCW discussing a recent study done on restaurants and their nutritional value.
Despite microphone problems, the information is important. I was on WINK TV's XCW discussing a new study involving fruit juice and smoothies.


The dining scene on Jefferson Street in downtown Lexington has been rapidly changing over the past couple years. Most of the changes have been positive (a sad note was when the Cuppa tea cafe closed earlier this month - obituary by thebravetart). One of the most positive improvements to this part of the Western Suburb is the construction and opening of Nick Ryan's Saloon (where they proudly display the history of this great name).
But I'm not here to do a restaurant review (disclosure: I love the place). I'm here to appreciate how the restaurant embraces its pseudo-history. Recognizing that this is not a continuation of the old, Nick Ryan's is an example of an excellent infill project for the primarily-residential neighborhoods that surround downtown. Aside from building a terrific building that is appropriate for the area, the owners selected a name with a Lexington history.
Nick Ryan's Saloon existed before, circa 1905 on North Mill Street (at 120 North Mill, to be exact). Nick Ryan's honors the tradition with historic photographs in the restaurant and on the website, though a love history is the only connection between the now and then. Of course, the real Nick Ryan who opened the original saloon in 1905 grew up in the Western Suburb where the new namesake saloon now resides. All saloons shuttered when prohibition began in 1920, but the Ryan's survived with their other business interests (clothing and restaurants).