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Adiós Hemingway - Hello Again, Bookstores?
When Celia Duthie told me back in December that her sister was going to let go of the last Duthies store in February 2010 I thought about my relationship with bookstores since I began buying books in a pocket book emporium on 6th Street in Austin, Texas back in 1958. There were no porno stores in those days. So a 16 year-old boy with raging hormones could only find information about sex in racy pocketbook novels written by Frank Yerby, The Saracen Blade, Kyle Onstott's Mandingo or Frank G. Slaughter's medical novels and Taylor Caldwell's religious" novels like Dear and Glorious Physician (believe it or not even though it was a novelized biography of St Luke the Evangelist it had lots of sex). The Viking by Edison Marshall had graphic sex scenes, in Viking dragon ships. I was deeply dissapointed when all that was removed in the film version, The Vikings (1958) with Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Kirk Douglas.
In Mexico City in the late 50s and early 60s I bought every science fiction pocket book I could find plus studying under Ramón Xirau made awoke an interest in the Greek philosphers and for some reason Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza.
In Buenos Aires in the mid 60s I found good books in subway stations. They were cheap editions of Argentine classics like Martín Fierro, and epic poem by José Hernández, or such novels as Ernesto Sábato's Sobre Héroes y Tumbas. It was at the Anglo-German bookstore Pygmalion on Calle Corrientes where my father had purchased his Dickens A Tale of Two Cities and Leslie Charteris' The Saint series. My mother bought her Graham Greene at Pigmalion and it was at Pigmalion where I bought Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's A Phenomenon of Man, Dag Hammarskjöld's Markings and The Philosophy of Hegel, Edited With an Introduction by Carl J. Friedrich. I never noticed Jorge Luís Borges perusing the stacks even though he was blind. Alberto Manguel says he first met Borges while working at Pigmalion. It was in 1964 that Manguel became a reader to Borges.
My wild Correntina aunt, Sarita Pereira-Rego de Irureta Goyena introduced me to Cuban poet Nicolás Guillén when she gave me a copy of Sóngoro Cosongo.
By the time I returned to Mexico City I was an inveterate reader so I went to bookstores in late evenings after the movies. Both in Buenos Aires and in Mexico City, movie houses are near bookstores that remain open after the late shows. Not having ever read Borges or Cortázar in Argentina I began to buy cheap Mexican editions in those late night stores.
Books in English were expensive and hard to find. The best place was Sanborn's the Mexican drugstore chain. They always had the latest pocketbooks at reasonable prices. They were a good source for my science fiction interest.
It was in Vancouver where thanks to Duthie's and a friendship with Celia and her husband Nick that I became more of a literate snob and started reading in English. I would walk into the Duthies downtown and as soon one of the employee/managers saw me (Dave Kerfoot was one of them) he would say to me, "Alex we ordered in the latest Jerome Charyn for you." I had never ordered the Charyn in question but they knew I would buy it every time.
With the demise of Duthies I can safely say that I have never read so much and so cheaply. The remainder section of Chapters, and the several very good second hand bookstores in Vancouver have provided me with hours of reading pleasure.
With room no longer available at home I have decided not to buy books anymore. For the last two months I have been learning of the delights to be found in our Vancouver Public Library (and I would like to add the word System). The VPL allows me to find books on line and to order them delivered to my nearest branch (Oakridge) at no charge.
I no longer need to buy books yet…
My friend Grant Simmons who owns DISC and prints all my colour slides and plant scans as exquisite giclées (high end inkjets on extra thick art paper) told me he was going to Cuba for a holiday. I immediately told him of two books that I would lend him for his trip. One may be a little obvious, Martin Cruz Smith's Havana Bay but the other isn't.
It was at the Chapter's remainder section that I found, a year ago Adiós Hemingway by Leonardo Padura Fuentes (an English translation by John King). I would have never found this book or author in any Vancouver bookstore (perhaps Sophia Books). I would have probably not found it in the stacks of the Vancouver Public Library in a random search. Yet once I found the book at Chapter's I located other novels by the author, in Spanish, at Sophia Books.
This makes me wonder if I should not visit Chapters, every once in a while. And spend some money.
Link to: Adiós Hemingway - Hello Again, Bookstores?
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Richard H. Thaler, an economist at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics for his contributions to the field of behavioural economics. In December 2015 he received an honorary degree of the University of Economics, Prague (VŠE) on the basis of a proposal made by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Economic.
Professor Richard H. Thaler is considered to be a leading representative of contemporary behavioural economics. He is also the founder of the related economic field of behavioural finance. In his research he also examines the question of why, under certain circumstances, people do not behave according to the concept of "Homo Economicus". Richard H. Thaler has incorporated psychologically realistic assumptions into analyses of economic decision-making. By exploring the consequences of limited rationality, social preferences, and lack of self-control, he has shown how these human traits systematically affect individual decisions as well as market outcomes.
Sincere congratulations to Professor Richard H. Thaler!


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PLAY-OFFS: Derby County v Leeds United - Marcelo Bielsa's Whites feeling "safe" heading to Pride Park
HOPEFUL: Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa.
Lee Sobot
Published: 07:00 Saturday 11 May 2019
HEAD COACH Marcelo Bielsa says Leeds United feel "safe" heading into the cut and thrust of the Championship's play-offs tonight having drawn "conclusions" from a haul of just one point from their last four games.
United's bid to finally end a 15-year exile from the Premier League now rests on the play-offs starting with tonight's semi-final first leg at Frank Lampard's Derby County who have lost just one of their last 12 en route to rising up the table to finish sixth.
Five defeats from United's last nine has led to the Whites missing out on automatic promotion and finishing third, despite spending the majority of the season in the top two with Leeds taking just a sole draw from their last four games through a 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa.
United's regular season ended with a 3-2 loss at already relegated Ipswich Town but Bielsa says his men have quickly pressed the reset button and are now full of optimism and dreams for the play-offs.
"The last four games, we only got one point out of 12 points," said Bielsa.
"And our statistics worsen. Usually we needed six chances to score a goal, and in the cycle of the last four games we needed 12 options to score a goal.
"And in the same cycle, our opponents scored a goal every three chances they had.
"And if we were that efficient we would have won the games with a big difference.
"We analyse deeply the last four games but we did that the first day of the week, we draw the conclusions that we thought were the right ones and we start dreaming of what is coming.
"We are full of hope, we have to hope that we are going to reach our goal, we are dreaming of this and we are full of hope and when you feel like that you feel safe.
"And that's how we feel, we are longing for facing these new opportunities that we have."
Despite the poor recent form, Leeds are rated joint favourites to win the play-offs alongside in-form Aston Villa.
The Whites are also odds-on to get the get the better of Derby over the course of tonight's first leg at Pride Park and Wednesday night's second leg at Elland Road.
Pablo Hernandez, Leeds United and improving on near-perfection under Marcelo Bielsa
"Before a game we always say there is a favourite team," said Bielsa.
"You have many facts and many examples that shows that the conclusion drawn before a game regarding who is the favourite are either confirmed or exactly the opposite.
"If you take the predictions and you compare it to the result you will find maybe 50 per cent of the predictions that are right and 50 that are wrong but as we have the luck to be able to play two days there is no point in making any predictions about it.
"We don't feel as winners before playing the game and we don't feel as losers before playing the game.
"What we value is the possibility to show what we deserve, the rest are just words."

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Every ministry at Morton United Methodist Church is a ministry of prayer, but one special area is leading the congregation to focus on a vision of prayer.
Prayer request cards are available in the sanctuary/attendance pads. You may also request prayer by emailing our office at info@mortonumc.org. We will forward the information to Judy Poole and Jan Sampson, Co-Chairpersons of our Prayer Ministry.
Pastors are available to pray with you and your family before surgery, or during hospitalization. Please contact the office at 309-266-7174 with the date, time, and hospital where you will be having your surgery. Due to HIPPA regulations, the hospital will not call and inform the church of your hospitalization.
Tools to aid in the development of your personal prayer life, may be found at www.umc.org/pray. Another great resource is "How To Pray The Best of John Wesley on Prayer.
One of John Wesley's achievements was his devotion to prayer.


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// misc.cpp
// Copyright (c) 2017, zhiayang
// Licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

#include "pts.h"
#include "ast.h"
#include "ir/type.h"
#include "typecheck.h"

#include "errors.h"
#include "polymorph.h"

namespace sst
{
	namespace poly
	{
		namespace internal
		{
			static int polySessionId = 0;
			int getNextSessionId()
			{
				return polySessionId++;
			}

			fir::Type* mergeNumberTypes(fir::Type* a, fir::Type* b)
			{
				if(a->isFloatingPointType() && b->isIntegerType())
				{
					return a;
				}
				else if(a->isIntegerType() && b->isFloatingPointType())
				{
					return b;
				}
				else
				{
					if(a->getBitWidth() > b->getBitWidth())
						return a;

					else
						return b;
				}
			}

			fir::Type* convertPtsType(TypecheckState* fs, const ProblemSpace_t& problems, pts::Type* input, int polysession)
			{
				fir::Type* fty = 0;
				auto [ _ty, trfs ] = decomposeIntoTransforms(input);
				pts::Type* ty = _ty;

				if(ty->isNamedType())
				{
					fty = fs->convertParserTypeToFIR(ty, true);
					if(!fty && (std::find_if(problems.begin(), problems.end(), [ty](const auto& a) -> bool {
							return ty->toNamedType()->name == a.first;
						}) != problems.end()))
					{
						fty = fir::PolyPlaceholderType::get(ty->toNamedType()->name, polysession);
					}

					if(!fty) error(fs->loc(), "failed to find type '%s'", input->str());
				}
				else if(ty->isTupleType())
				{
					fty = fir::TupleType::get(convertPtsTypeList(fs, problems, ty->toTupleType()->types, polysession));
				}
				else if(ty->isFunctionType())
				{
					fty = fir::FunctionType::get(convertPtsTypeList(fs, problems, ty->toFunctionType()->argTypes, polysession),
						convertPtsType(fs, problems, ty->toFunctionType()->returnType, polysession));
				}
				else
				{
					error("unsupported pts type '%s'", ty->str());
				}

				return applyTransforms(fty, trfs);
			}

			std::vector<fir::Type*> convertPtsTypeList(TypecheckState* fs, const ProblemSpace_t& problems, const std::vector<pts::Type*>& input,
				int polysession)
			{
				// mm, smells functional.
				return zfu::map(input, [fs, problems, polysession](pts::Type* pt) -> fir::Type* {
					return convertPtsType(fs, problems, pt, polysession);
				});
			}

			std::vector<ArgType> unwrapFunctionParameters(TypecheckState* fs, const ProblemSpace_t& problems,
				const std::vector<ast::FuncDefn::Param>& args, int polysession)
			{
				return zfu::mapIdx(convertPtsTypeList(fs, problems, zfu::map(args,
					[](const ast::FuncDefn::Param& a) -> pts::Type* {
						return a.type;
					}
				), polysession), [args](fir::Type* t, size_t idx) -> ArgType {
					return ArgType(args[idx].name, t, args[idx].loc);
				});
			}
		}
	}

	std::vector<TypeParamMap_t> TypecheckState::getGenericContextStack()
	{
		return this->genericContextStack;
	}

	void TypecheckState::pushGenericContext()
	{
		this->genericContextStack.push_back({ });
	}

	void TypecheckState::addGenericMapping(const std::string& name, fir::Type* ty)
	{
		iceAssert(this->genericContextStack.size() > 0);
		if(auto it = this->genericContextStack.back().find(name); it != this->genericContextStack.back().end())
			error(this->loc(), "mapping for type parameter '%s' already exists in current context (is currently '%s')", name, it->second);

		this->genericContextStack.back()[name] = ty;
	}

	void TypecheckState::removeGenericMapping(const std::string& name)
	{
		iceAssert(this->genericContextStack.size() > 0);
		if(auto it = this->genericContextStack.back().find(name); it == this->genericContextStack.back().end())
			error(this->loc(), "no mapping for type parameter '%s' exists in current context, cannot remove", name);

		else
			this->genericContextStack.back().erase(it);
	}

	void TypecheckState::popGenericContext()
	{
		iceAssert(this->genericContextStack.size() > 0);
		this->genericContextStack.pop_back();
	}

	fir::Type* TypecheckState::findGenericMapping(const std::string& name, bool allowFail)
	{
		// look upwards.
		for(auto it = this->genericContextStack.rbegin(); it != this->genericContextStack.rend(); it++)
			if(auto iit = it->find(name); iit != it->end())
				return iit->second;

		if(allowFail)   return 0;
		else            error(this->loc(), "no mapping for type parameter '%s'", name);
	}
}

//* helper method that abstracts away the common error-checking
std::pair<bool, sst::Defn*> ast::Parameterisable::checkForExistingDeclaration(sst::TypecheckState* fs, const TypeParamMap_t& gmaps)
{
	//! ACHTUNG !
	//* IMPORTANT *
	/*
		? the reason we match the *ENTIRE* generic context stack when checking for an existing definition is because of nesting.
		* if we only checked the current map, then for methods of generic types and/or nested, non-generic types inside generic types,
		* we'd match an existing definition even though all the generic types are probably completely different.

		* so, pretty much the only way to make sure we're absolutely certain it's the same context is to compare the entire type stack.

		? given that a given definition cannot 'move' to another scope, there cannot be circumstances where we can (by chance or otherwise)
		? be typechecking the current definition in another, completely different context, and somehow mistake it for our own -- even if all
		? the generic types match in the stack.

		* note: bug fix: what we should really be checking for is that the stored generic map is a strict child (ie. the last N elements match
		* our stored state, while the preceding ones don't matter). (this is why we use reverse iterators for std::equal)

		* note: bug fix of the bug fix: we should be checking whether our current state is a child of the stored state, instead of the
		* other way around. probably.
	*/

	{
		auto doRootsMatch = [](const std::vector<TypeParamMap_t>& expected, const std::vector<TypeParamMap_t>& given) -> bool {
			if(given.size() > expected.size())
				return false;

			//* reverse iterators
			return std::equal(given.rbegin(), given.rend(), expected.rbegin());
		};

		auto currentGCS = fs->getGenericContextStack();
		if(!gmaps.empty())
			currentGCS.push_back(gmaps);

		for(const auto& gv : this->genericVersions)
		{
			//* note!! Defn::type can be null for enums -- we need to find a way to prevent this!!
			// TODO: prevent this!!
			// TODO: prevent this!!
			// TODO: prevent this!!
			// TODO: prevent this!!
			if(gv.first->type && !gv.first->type->containsPlaceholders() && doRootsMatch(gv.second, currentGCS))
				return { true, gv.first };
		}

		if(this->generics.size() > 0 && gmaps.empty())
		{
			if(const auto& tys = fs->stree->unresolvedGenericDefs[this->name]; std::find(tys.begin(), tys.end(), this) == tys.end())
				fs->stree->unresolvedGenericDefs[this->name].push_back(this);

			return { false, 0 };
		}
		else
		{
			//? note: if we call with an empty map, then this is just a non-generic type/function/thing. Even for such things,
			//? the genericVersions list will have 1 entry which is just the type itself.
			return { true, 0 };
		}
	}
}

std::string PolyArgMapping_t::print() const
{
	std::string ret;
	for(const auto& m : this->maps)
	{
		ret += ", ";
		if(!m.name.empty())
			ret += strprintf("%s: ", m.name);

		ret += m.type->str();
	}

	if(!ret.empty())
		ret = ret.erase(0, 2);

	return ret;
}

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Back to basics: An overview of copyright
Posted on December 7, 2016 in Copyright Management
When working in an academic environment, considerations of intellectual property and copyright management are familiar terms for many. However, despite a constant presence, it's a good idea to review and refresh the memory on what exactly copyright means, covers and excludes – after all, knowledge is power.
Let's consider some basics around copyright and how this might affect educators' choice of reading material.
What does copyright protect?
Work needs to be an original, intellectual expression to be legally protected.
While specific copyright laws vary from one country to another, some major concepts apply in almost every situation. As such, for work to be legally protected, it needs to be an original expression of intellect, which is documented on a medium. That is to say that books, sculptures, music, photographs, choreography and, essentially, most other materials that make reproduction possible in some way are copyrightable.
The length of a work's copyright may vary, yet as a rule of thumb, something created today is protected for the artist's entire life plus 70 years. There is, however, a lot of complexity around this as different guidelines apply to older pieces of work.
How does it protect?
Generally speaking, works are automatically copyright protected once they are created. Because of this, one can be the owner of a piece of work even without registering the work itself.
As owner, one has control over the following:
The distribution and reproduction of the work.
The display and performance of the creation in a public space.
The creation of a similar or obviously derivative piece.
Additionally, there might be some moral rights in regards to the use or destruction of the original's name.
It is possible to transfer copyright.
Are copyrights transferrable?
The short answer to this is yes. An owner of copyright material can choose to give, sell or transfer their rights to others on a permanent as well as temporary basis.
In some cases, copyright owners can allow the public access or open source, something that can help circumnavigate limits and conditions within the law. Within the academic setting, however, copyright of books and articles is a little bit more complex.
For example, for the right to publish a piece of work, a publisher requires a publishing licence or must be given non-exclusive access. These licences or agreements need not be permanent, but enable academics to maintain an intellectual legacy while providing their work to a wider audience.
What is exempt from protection?
Systems, procedures and processes aren't protected under copyright law.
Despite the fact that original work is inherently copyrightable in most cases, there are exceptions.
In the U.S., for example, systems, procedures, operational methods and processes aren't protected under copyright law. Instead, they may fall under patent law. This means that there is not only a lack of copyright protection, but material is freely available. Similarly, principles, concepts, ideas, short phrases, discoveries, designs and symbols or names are often not applicable to intellectual property law in Australia.
Even with protection though, once the copyright expires, it becomes available in the public domain.
How does eReserve fit in?
When choosing a reading list for the academic year ahead, it's important to differentiate between what is and isn't available due to copyright laws. At eReserve, we provide you with the tools to do just that, and take control of your reading lists while managing any digital copyright considerations that may arise.
This means that all academic, librarian and management staff have the ability to eliminate the risks of compliance issues when compiling materials lists. Library system integration with eReserve Plus therefore provides an easy-to-use, fast and reliable method for more streamlined workflows.
For more information on eReserve Plus and how you can benefit from its applications, reach out to us via phone, fax or email today.


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Benefits of drinking celery juice.
We are constantly on this journey of natural healing. Our minds are always open to what could be beneficial to our health. And it just feels really good to try different things. It is not always easy, I am one that struggles with jumping on the band wagon of something new but I eventually get there and always happy I did. My husband, on the other hand, can make a decision to do something and it's done, I mean like, DONE. He sticks to it and doesn't ever lose track of it.
What band wagon are we on now?
The celery juice band wagon yo.
Did you know that celery juice had so many powerful healing properties? Yea, celery juice. You know, that delicious crunchy green veggie that you use to dip in french onion dip. Yup, that one.
It has the power to straight up heal serious ironic illnesses.
Let's break this down shall we.
Celery juice is most beneficial when consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. This allows the beneficial properties, which include mineral salts, to help strengthen your digestive system, allowing it to function at optimal levels.
While adding other fun, delicious fruits and veggies seems like a great idea. I know, I went there too. Consuming celery juice ALONE is really the only way to obtain all the fantastic medicinal properties to it. You see, when you add to the juice, it dilutes it, leaving it less potent to heal the body the way it should.
And ice is no different. I know, I went there as well. First thing in the morning the last thing you want to do is drink a 16 oz glass of warm salty celery juice but you get used to it. Ice dilutes the healing properties, don't do it yo.
Speaking of salt. The mineral salts that are present in celery juice are really where the healing properties come from. You see Mother Nature is truly amazing. I've said it before, I'll say it again. She give us everything we need to heal ourselves. We just need to listen.
The mineral salts present in celery juice actually go into your body and starves pathogens that manifest into illnesses. What the salt does is, it goes through your digestive tract and blood stream and starts breaking down the pathogens' cell membranes. These pathogens include nasty little F-ers like Epstein-Barr and HHV-6. As the salt moves through your body it flushes out toxins like you wouldn't believe, from every nook and cranny of your body.
Neurotoxins are toxins that are extremely dangerous to the body, especially to nerve tissues. They tend to feed off of toxic heavy metals that are left in the body. Neurotoxins are responsible for creating neurological symptoms such as, tremors, spasms, insomnia, vertigo, twitching and cold feet and hands.
The mineral salt within celery juice flushes out these nasty toxins. It allows your kidneys and adrenals to function at optimal levels and it also increases the hydrochloric acid in the gut so that your digestive system functions properly.
Celery juice is also supportive to the central nervous system. You see, the mineral salts allow neurotransmitters to function the way they were intended to. When your brain goes into shut down mode, when suffering from, depression, anxiety, brain fog, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, or difficulty focusing or concentrating, the mineral salts help keep the heart pumping, which then creates a stronger signal to the neurotransmitters to send information from one point to the other.
Celery juice contains high amounts of electrolytes making it extremely beneficial for those who suffer from migraines, panic attacks and anxiety.
Celery juice also supports the thyroid. It has the ability to flush the thyroid of toxins.
This is such a short list of benefits. The list can literally go on, balancing the body's PH, balancing out hormones, bringing stability to body and mind. I mean, come on!!
So you are on the band wagon but now what do you do?
Cut the end off and cut the tips off, sometimes they can get a little brown.
Juice the muther f-er. That's it yo!
Drink 16 oz of celery juice, alone, on an empty stomach. Remember not to add ice either. Simply wait about 15 minutes before eating anything. Celery juice is not caloric, so it should not replace any meals. It is just simply to start your day and get your digestive tract running smoothly.
***Alright, I have to say it, well, because it happened and still happens to us and it took us forever to figure out why or if the two were connected. Celery juice flushes out toxins right, we learned that above. Well, toxins have to go somewhere right?! So, just be prepared after drinking a full glass of celery juice that the bathroom will be in your near future.
Don't let this freak you out. Going to the bathroom is a really good thing. It means you are getting out all that nasty stuff that has been bringing you down, man. But I get it, it can get rough. I tend to take mini breaks. I'll go for about 4 or 5 days straight of drinking celery juice and then take a 2-3 day break from it. My husband, on the other hand, recently just upped his ante. He is now juicing two stalks of celery EVERYDAY. To each their own. Just listen to your body and do what feels right. Just remember that new routines and flushing out your body of nasty stuff is not going to be comfortable. Prepare yourself and hang in there.
***An awesome little tip for ya, when you cut off the end of your stalk, place it in a cup of water and in a few days you'll see a new little celery pop through. It's fun to watch plus you can plant them in your garden and BAM, you've got yourself some celery homie.
Join us on Wednesday for some more questions answered about celery juice. Because we all have questions, right.
What is your question? Leave your questions or comments down below, that way I'll be sure to answer them.


Check this beautiful Grown-ish Silk Bomber Jacket that is shown here is inspired by the TV series Grown-Ish and this stunning piece is worn by Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson in the series. It is one of the elegant pieces that can be worn for a charming look.
The Zoey's Pink Embroidered Bomber jacket that is available here is made up of satin fabric that will give you great comfort while wearing it all the time. Inside viscose lining will keep you at ease and you will definitely feel relaxed all the time.
Check out the features that are available in this jacket. Zoey Johnson Silk Bomber Jacket includes front zip closure for a great fit all the time. You will find rib knit cuffs, collar, and hemline for an astonishing look in front of the viewers. Two waist pockets will allow you to keep your personal belongings in it. The most impressive thing about this jacket is the back print of Opening Ceremony. You can wear this outfit anywhere for a classy look.


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Mohammed Salem Al-Mal (Arabic: محمد سالم المال) (born 14 July 1985) is a Qatari footballer. He currently played former Al Arabi.

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Skills Provision has been tasked with searching for an Automation Engineer on behalf of a client in Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland.
Overall responsibility as the Automation Engineer is to provide electrical and automation maintenance support to ensure that equipment asset performance is maximised.
The successful candidate will join one of the largest sawmills in Europe as they continue to expand their operations.
Work with a range of equipment: PLC's, Conveyors, Packaging machines etc.


Entering into a new stepfamily or blended family is hard stuff. There is no way around how difficult it can sometimes be to see that everyone is on the same page and functioning in a healthy way. Research says that it takes 5-7 years for blended or step families to function like a biological or nuclear family. In some instances, the new family will never full develop into something that looks exactly like the biological family.
Today we will talk about 4 Common Myths that many of us believe about stepfamilies. These myths are discuss in the Prepare Enrich program for couples. I use this program in my couples counseling and coaching to help couples work through all sorts of practical areas of concern in their relationship. These myths are found in the Prepare Enrich workbook and I will attach a link in the Resource section of these show notes.
Myth #1 – We love each other as spouses and so this love will flow down throughout the children. Do not be surprised if this bond and love takes time and as I keep mentioning it may never happen. This is not your fault. It is the situation and the different life that the children have been placed.
Myth #2 – This marriage will be better. The goal should always be that you will do better this time around. You will have learned from your mistakes of the past and you will know what to do and what not to do. The problem is that as humans it can be hard to break out of the patterns from the past. The best thing you can do is recognize them and then slowly begin to work them out of your life.
Myth #3 – The children will feel happy just like we do. Again the hope is that they do and a small percentage will actually be happy. However most children feel disoriented and sometimes downright resentful of this new situation. It will simply take time for children to become accustomed to the new normal and settle into new routines and patterns.
Myth #4 – The stepparent and stepchildren will quickly bond just as a biological parent and child would. As a stepparent there is certainly anxiety about doing all you can to increase the bond. Additionally stepparents sometimes will completely begin acting like a biological parent by immediately giving the child expectations and disciplining. This is a mistake to do this too quickly. A trusting relationship should be developed first. Only thing can you begin to enforce rules. One important thing to do those is have unity with your spouse on these matters. The worst thing to do is hang each other out to dry by showing the kids you have different perspectives on expectations.
Take it slow and reduce your internal expectations of what you will see unfold. This will help reduce your stress and anxiety to make this work. Just relax and try to have as much fun in the present moments which are moments you cannot get back. Stop feeling guilty and shamed over the past and worrisome and anxious and live the satisfaction of this present which is all we really have.
You can do this, I know you can. Patience and Perserverance in everything you do by creating stability, consistency and structure.
o Prepare Enrich Workbook for Couples: This workbook is loaded with lots of great exercises for you to do with your spouse to increase your bond and live the kind of marriage you want.


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United Methodists killed in Congo massacre
By Philippe Kituka Lolonga
Jan. 13, 2021 | BENI, Congo (UM News)
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Displaced people, including United Methodists, from Mutwangwa and Eringeti villages arrive in Beni, Congo, after fleeing an attack by insurgents. Twenty-five civilians, including seven United Methodists, were killed in the Dec. 31 massacre. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.
At least 25 civilians, including seven United Methodists from two families, were killed in the latest violence in this East Congo territory, according to the Beni District superintendent.
The large-scale attack on Dec. 31 in the villages of Eringeti and Mutwanga has been blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces, an armed rebel group that operates in Eastern Congo and Uganda, said the Rev. Dumas Balaganire.
"These repeated attacks in the region of Beni paralyze several economic and religious activities," he said.
Henry Sinvazire, a Beni District lay leader and volunteer with the church's disaster office in eastern Congo, said that Maurice Vahaven, a lay leader at Mutwanga United Methodist Church, died alongside most of his family while they were preparing to participate in the baptism of new believers at their home. Sinvazire said one of Vahaven's adult children, Samuel Paluku Makia, a guitarist at the church, was able to escape unharmed.
Chantal Kavira, secretary for United Methodist Women at Mutwanga United Methodist Church, said two of her children died in the massacre. Both were members of the church's chorus. She said her children were killed by the ADF while they were getting ready to go sing at the baptism of the other young people.
"It is a loss for my church, but I have the hope that one day we will meet in the kingdom of heaven," she said.
Pastor Mukunge Shabantu of Mutwanga United Methodist Church said he mourns the losses from the two United Methodist families from his church.
Balaganire and Sinvazire said the attacks forced many villagers to flee their homes, and food insecurity has become a concern.
"We are overwhelmed by the displaced who are all concentrated in the city of Beni," Balaganire said.
Sinvazire added, "(I) fear the worst of famine and the contamination of COVID-19 following this craze of the displaced."
According to an October report from the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, there are 5.5 million people internally displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the largest displaced populations around the world and the largest in Africa.
Jean Tshomba, coordinator of the United Methodist Committee on Relief's disaster management office in eastern Congo, said he is troubled by the violence, as well as the situation facing survivors who were forced from their homes.
He said he plans to appeal to UMCOR for help for those who have been displaced by the insecurity in the region.
Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda offered his condolences to the bereaved families and called on the country's authorities to restore peace.
"I invite everyone to show solidarity with families who are displaced and to strictly respect the barrier measures because — apart from this insecurity — we cannot neglect the COVID-19, which is still with us," he said.
There have been nearly 20,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 600 deaths in Congo, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
In Unda's role as national moderator of the Churches of Christ in Congo, an ecumenical council comprising 74 member denominations, he attended meetings in November led by Congo President Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo.
"I met the president of the DRCongo, and I explained to him all of these problems of the Allied Democratic Forces in Beni, and I hope that with the help of the Lord, we will one day have lasting peace in the region," Unda said.
Kituka Lolonga is a communicator in the Kivu Conference.
News media contact: Vicki Brown at (615) 742-5470 or newsdesk@umnews.org. To read more United Methodist news, subscribe to the free Daily or Weekly Digests.
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Rising interest in popular second-home Garden Route hubs like Knysna, Mossel Bay, George and Plettenberg Bay.
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South Africans will be forgiven for confusion about what's happening with the value of their residential properties, as industry players continue to send out conflicting housing data. Absa's house price index reflects a marked increase in price growth over the past six months. The index breached 10% in January, a level sustained in February and March.
Though 10%-11% appreciation may not get property punters excited, given the 20%-plus seen in the boom years from 2004 to 2007, it's nevertheless the first time in five years that Absa is recording double-digit growth (see graph).
However, FNB data paints a less rosy picture. According to its housing index, average price growth slowed from 6,6% in October to 2,2% in March. Then there's Standard Bank, which recently overtook Absa as SA's biggest mortgage lender. Its data seems at odds with that of both Absa and FNB. Standard's index has fluctuated between 4% and 6% from mid-2012 but spiked to 9,2% in March.
The disconnect in house price movements recorded by banks and other industry players like ooba and Lightstone undoubtedly owes something to the different methodologies they use.
While some indices are a reflection of all sales registered in the deeds office, others use only repeat sales data or their own mortgage activity. Some track average prices; others are based on median prices – the middle price in a range.
Different methodologies aside, the disparate performance figures could also be a result of the housing recovery becoming increasingly location-driven since the market hit rock bottom in 2009.
Absa Home Loans property analyst Jacques du Toit explains: "Regional markets are clearly reacting differently from the national market, as they are influenced by area-specific factors. These may include infrastructure-related issues such as quality of and access to transport, water, electricity and other municipal services. Then there is the availability of serviced development land, employment rates, household income ratios and the relative size of each housing category in different provinces, cities and suburbs."
Estate agents agree that it is becoming more difficult to determine where prices really are and where they are heading, given the wide swings in performance from one area to the next. "While some areas are still experiencing big price drops, others are recording double-digit growth on the back of growing stock shortages. In many ways, a dual market is now in operation," says Seeff chairman Samuel Seeff.
He says that by looking at overall sales achieved by Seeff, average nominal prices are still down 10%-15% from 2007/2008 highs. "Sellers who bought at the height of the boom are still taking a small loss," he says.
Adrian Goslett, CEO of Re/Max of Southern Africa, has a similar view. "Prices in certain areas were relatively unaffected and have in fact recorded a gradual upward trend since 2010, but other areas have not yet fully recovered." Pam Golding Properties' figures appear more bullish. The group's average sales price is up around 25% over the past six years: from R1,41m in 2007 to R1,77m for the year ending February 2013.
But CE Andrew Golding points out that the group's figures are not necessarily a reflection of the general market as the company operates mostly in higher price brackets. And a single sale of R35m can distort the average reading for that year if a similar-sized sale didn't occur in the previous one. Golding estimates that average prices have risen about 10% since 2007.
On a more positive note, Seeff, Goslett and Golding all report increased housing sales in recent months. Some agents are starting to experience stock shortages. Golding says that for the first time in five years, selling prices in sought-after suburbs are being achieved close to asking prices, which he believes indicates that demand is finally starting to catch up with supply.
High-demand areas include gated security and lifestyle estates across all major cities, Cape Town's swanky Atlantic Seaboard and southern suburbs, Stellenbosch in the Boland region, Johannesburg's northern suburbs, the East Rand (sectional title properties in particular) and pockets of the KwaZulu Natal north coast.
His group is also seeing rising interest in popular second-home Garden Route hubs like Knysna, Mossel Bay, George and Plettenberg Bay.
Seeff singles out gated estates and the Atlantic Seaboard – CampsBay in particular – and Knysna as "pockets of excellence". Centurion, in Gauteng, and parts of Limpopo province are also proving popular.
"The uptick in sales and prices in Centurion has been driven by a strong influx of middle- to upper-income black buyers in recent months, often government employees with housing allowances," he says. "The area is seen as sought-after, offering a number of up-market gated estates, with access to good schools, lifestyle amenities and major highways."
FNB property strategist John Loos says the bank's research also points to a growing shortage of housing stock. He talks of a significant increase in first-time home buying since the market bottomed in 2009. "Rising rentals in recent years are prompting more would-be tenants to buy instead."
Developers have added little new housing stock to the market since 2009, putting further pressure on supply. Says Loos: "Though there was initially enough stock to supply the gradually growing demand, this appears to have been mopped up in recent months."
Consumers may have placed cars before homes on their shopping lists in recent years but Loos says a large part of the vehicle replacement cycle may now have run its course. "Consumers may now be again looking to invest in fixed property as a result."
But he warns that the market is not heading for another boom. Home owners and investors should expect only "mildly stronger" growth in activity and prices over the next 12-24 months.
Seeff agrees, saying interest rates may be at historically low levels but housing sales volumes are likely to remain subdued for the next two years as consumers continue to labour under high debt levels and rising living costs. "Until 2015, we are likely to see only sideways movement in sales volumes and prices."
Goslett and Golding are slightly more upbeat. Goslett believes the market will return to 12%-15%/year average price growth within the next few years. This could be significantly higher in markets where there are stock shortages.
Golding agrees that supply constraints could be a key driver of sustainable price recovery. The fact that the gap between selling and asking prices has started to close in recent months is the first concrete sign of the market returning to the days when property consistently delivered inflation-beating capital returns.
Golding says that if supply and demand normalise, the market can expect real growth in house prices again. "We think it is possible to see a period where house price growth is above 10%/year in the not too distant future. But house price growth of 20%/year seems a long way off."
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The Real Reason Cybill Shepherd Claims Her Sitcom Was Cancelled
Although Cybill Shepherd wasn't a household name in 2022, she was a major actor in the 1970s and 1980s. Her stunning lead role on The Last Picture Show earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. She later starred opposite Bruce Willis in Moonlighting. After the popular series ended, Shepherd went on to direct her own sitcom, Cybill.
The series ran from 1995 to 1998 and followed Shepherd as a twice-divorced woman pursuing a second act in her career. Although it had decent ratings, "Cybill" ended a bit prematurely. According to Jezebel, Shepherd's show ended for one obvious reason: misogyny. Creatively, she felt stifled after receiving notes that she couldn't mention menopause or make a comedic beat that involved talking while eating.
Though these changes seem benign enough, Shepherd revealed they were part of a larger effort to punish her for turning down a network manager's advances. Ultimately, she claims her streak was cut short because she refused to join the harassment.
Cybill Shepherd was molested by Les Moonves
Cybill Shepherd's show ended without further ado after three years — something the actor says was no coincidence. According to Shepherd, "Cybill" was canceled because of former CBS CEO Les Moonves. During production of the series, Shepherd agreed to go to dinner with the Executive, and their exchange was awkward, to say the least.
"He told me his wife didn't hit him up, a mistress didn't hit him up," Shepherd said, per Deadline. She then explained that he was drinking and made a lewd suggestion to her: "Why don't you let me take you home?" The actor turned down Moonves and "quite soon after that" Shepherd said the show was dead in the water.
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"I hope and pray that this era — someone who has that much power, man or woman; it seems like it's mostly males, but I'm sure somewhere, eventually, some females will be mixed – hopefully over," Shepherd added during an interview on Michelle Collins' SiriusXM radio show (via The Hollywood Reporter). Shepherd remains optimistic that the entertainment industry can now start over. "My show could have lasted five more years. He didn't make it any easier. I made the right decision."
Cybill Shepherd wasn't the only victim of the executive branch
As it turns out, Cybill Shepherd wasn't the only one to accuse Les Moonves of molestation. In a tongue-in-cheek twist, he created the Commission to Eliminate Sexual Harassment and Promote Equality in the Workplace, calling #MeToo "a watershed moment."
"I think it's important that a company's culture doesn't allow for that," Moonves noted, per The New Yorker. The now-disgraced executive condemned the "widespread" wrongdoing, adding that "there is a lot [they] didn't know." But not long after Moonves took steps to end workplace harassment, he himself was accused of misconduct. Six women came forward saying Moonves molested them for sexual assault and then I was fired for not participating."
Her story and Shepherd's present a similar truth: Moonves used his power over women to force them into physical relationships with him. After the first New Yorker article, more than a dozen women filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Moonves. After four years of litigation, the case was settled in April. Plaintiffs reached a $14.75 million settlement against Moonves, according to Variety. In the years leading up to this development, he also lost his job as CEO of CBS. While it's too late to revive Cybill, Moonves' departure may pave the way for a reboot.
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All-new version is bigger and better.
The Toyota Highlander is completely new for 2008. After seven successful model years, the Toyota Highlander has been redesigned and re-engineered to enhance its strengths. The new version is bigger and roomier. It's also been made more powerful, though not at the expense of fuel economy.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander is larger than its predecessor in every dimension. Those larger dimensions add up to increased cargo and passenger volume.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander is an even better people mover than its predecessor. The second row can slide forward and back, and the third-row seat changes from an afterthought to a space hospitable for children and capable of carrying adults. Getting in and out of the first two rows is easy, and Toyota provides both a walkthrough and a fold and slide forward second-row seat to ease access to the third row.
The Highlander is moving slightly upmarket for 2008. A four-cylinder engine is no longer an option and the base six-cylinder engine has been upgraded. The standard 3.5-liter V6 is larger and dramatically more powerful than last year's engine. Rated at 270 horsepower, it offers an increase of 55 hp over the old engine. In spite of this, fuel economy has been slightly improved. The 3.5-liter V6 is buttery smooth, as is its five-speed transmission, which downshifts seamlessly to provide ample passing punch. Front-wheel-drive Highlanders get 18/24 mpg City/Highway. All-wheel drive models are rated slightly lower at 17/23 mpg.
Hybrid models keep the same 270-hp gas/electric power train as the 2005-07 models. The hybrid also provides smooth, plentiful power. The hybrid powertrain is rated at 27/25 mpg City/Highway. While the EPA ratings are not as good as those of the 2007 model (rated 31/27 mpg), fuel economy from the 2008 Highlander is slightly better in real-world driving. EPA test procedures have changed for 2008 models and now are closer to what consumers can expect to get.
Highlanders come standard with front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available for customers who want all-weather capability and enhanced safety. Hybrids come standard with all-wheel drive.
The Highlander is a so-called crossover SUV, meaning it's built more like a car than a truck. The Highlander is based on the architecture of the Toyota Camry midsize sedan. As a result, the Highlander offers a quiet cabin and a luxurious ride quality. Overall, we found the 2008 Toyota Highlander to be a pleasant way to a group of people.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander comes in base, Sport and Limited trim levels, each with front- or all-wheel drive. The two Hybrid models are base and Limited, and both are offered only with all-wheel drive.
Highlander comes standard with air conditioning; cloth upholstery; three-row seating for up to seven passengers; a 40/20/40 second row seat with a removable center section that can be stowed under the first-row center console; a fold-flat third row; AM/FM/CD with six speakers and MP3; power windows, door locks, and mirrors; remote keyless entry; cruise control; variable intermittent wipers; rear defogger with variable intermittent wiper; rear spoiler; tilt/telescope steering wheel; and two front and one cargo-area 12-volt power outlets; fog lights; 245/65R17 tires on alloy wheels.
Limited models lack the Sport's sport-tuned suspension, but have all of its other features plus foldable power outside mirrors with puddle lamps, leather upholstery, 10-way power adjustable driver seat and four-way power front passenger seat, front dual-zone automatic climate control, and Homelink universal transmitter.
Limited Hybrid models add to base Hybrids 245/55R19 tires, opening rear glass, rear tonneau cover, power rear door, three-row seating, leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for the audio system and multifunction display, cargo area levers to fold the second-row seats, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat.
Options include leather upholstery, a navigation system, front dual-zone climate control, automatic rear air conditioning, heated front seats, upgraded JBL audio with nine speakers and a Bluetooth hands-free cell phone link, sunroof, power rear tailgate, rear DVD entertainment, and a towing package that gives the Highlander a 5,000-pound tow rating.
Its increased size puts the 2008 Toyota Highlander in the heart of the midsize SUV market. The new Highlander is about the same size as the Honda Pilot. Highlander's 95.4 cubic feet of cargo room is more than all but a handful of competitors in the popular midsize class.
At 188.4 inches overall, the 2008 Highlander 3.8 inches longer than the pre-2008 models. It's also 3.3 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller, and the wheelbase has grown from 106.9 to 109.8 inches. The weight is up some 300 pounds.
Highlander fits in the middle of Toyota's three-pronged midsize SUV lineup. Highlander features softer styling than the midsize 4Runner SUV and the retro-styled FJ Cruiser; truck-based platforms, rugged suspensions and low-range transfer cases make 4Runner and FJ Cruiser highly capable off road. The Highlander is based on the same architecture that hosts the Camry and Avalon sedans. Highlander's all-wheel-drive systems are designed for taming slippery pavement and wintry conditions, not for climbing rocks and traversing rough terrain.
The design of the Highlander is cleaner than that of the pre-2008 models. It is accentuated by a side character line that leads into pronounced wheel arches. The look is more muscular than the previous-generation models, tending more toward SUV than station wagon. Available 19-inch alloy wheels add to the more muscular stance.
Toyota is known for quality and reliability, but there is a feeling among some that those areas have slipped of late. Toyota officials acknowledged that they have fallen short of some internal standards, and they've responded with a new manufacturing program called Customer First. The Highlander was the first vehicle to benefit from the program, which includes additional prototypes, additional quality control personal, and a renewed focus on product quality.
Climb in the driver's seat of the 2008 Highlander and you'll see the fruits of Customer First. The look is more upscale than the last model. Fit and finish are excellent and the design is attractive. Budget realities mean there are more hard plastic finishes than in a typical Lexus, but those plastics are nicely grained and assembled with care. Only the headliner, which looks like a cardboard egg carton, disappoints.
The various controls are easy to spot, and they move with precision. All but the base model have a 3.5-inch screen that displays trip computer and climate control information, as well as the image from the rear backup camera. The picture is awfully small, but it could help the driver avoid making the tragic mistake of backing over a child. It also speeds parallel parking or backing up to a wall.
Opt for the navigation system, and the camera is projected onto the larger navigation screen, making the image easier to see. The display also absorbs some of the audio controls, adding an extra step or two when changing stations.
Cup holders abound (with 10 plus a bottle holder in each door) and there is plenty of storage for small items.
Many buyers like SUVs because the high seating position lets them see over traffic. The Highlander's elevated ride height and upright seating position give it that desirable SUV trait but with easier step-in. Head and leg room are generous in the first and second rows. Up front, the leather seats are comfortable. My back felt a little sore after a few hours in the cloth seats, however. Visibility is good to all corners.
The third-row seat in the last-generation Highlander was nothing but an afterthought, fit only for packages or toddlers. Room is much better in this generation, aided by second-row seats that can slide forward. Adults can now fit, but the seat cushion is set low, so it's still not ideal for long trips. Access to the third row is easy from the passenger side, as the second row captain's chair flips and slides forward in one motion. The driver's side chair folds flat, but doesn't slide forward far enough to allow passengers to walk through.
Get behind the wheel and you soon find that the 2008 Highlander is a pleasant family vehicle. Most notable is the ride quality, which is luxurious. Even with the available 19-inch wheels, the suspension smoothes all but the most jarring bumps. There is a bit of unwanted float on highways, though. Sport models and Hybrids have slightly more road feel, but are still quite comfortable.
Toyota has chosen to focus more on ride than handling. Steering feel is light, but the response is somewhat slow. All Highlanders have noticeable body lean in cornering and braking, and none of them are nimble. I prefer the Sport model's slightly firmer ride because it doesn't allow as much lean and is still comfortable. No Highlander can challenge a Nissan Murano for handling prowess. However, standard traction control and electronic stability control help keep you on your intended path.
The brakes feel a bit soft but provide fine stopping power thanks to standard brake assist and electronic brake force distribution.
The 3.5-liter V6 is a vast improvement over the last model. Producing 270 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque, it propels the Highlander front-drive models from 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds and all-wheel-drive models in 7.8 seconds. The 3.5-liter V6 is buttery smooth, as is its five-speed transmission, which downshifts seamlessly to provide ample passing punch. A manual shift gate also allows you to choose a lower gear for more immediate power delivery.
The Hybrid's powertrain remains the same as last year. Called Hybrid Synergy Drive, it mates the 3.3-liter V6 with three electric motors to make 270 hp as well. The transmission is a continuously variable automatic that constantly adjusts gearing ratios instead of changing gears.
The Hybrid version feels a bit more responsive off the line, but isn't as quick as the standard versions, accelerating from 0-60 in 8.1 seconds. Driving the Hybrid is different than driving a standard V6 model. You start to notice those differences when you turn the key and nothing happens. Rest assured, the vehicle is operational. The gas engine just doesn't start until it's needed. The gas engine also shuts off at stoplights, but it starts up again and gets you moving as soon as you step on the accelerator. Under the right conditions (full battery charge and proper coolant temperature), you can press the EV button and drive the Hybrid up to two miles at less than 25 mph on electric power only. That sounds like it could be a big benefit in stop-and-go traffic. The Highlander Hybrid is the first Toyota hybrid to offer an EV button in the United States. Hybrid models also have an ECON button that smoothes throttle response to improve fuel economy. The continuously variable transmission feels natural. It has a standard drive mode, which allows the Hybrid to freewheel down hills, as well as a B mode, which uses engine compression to slow the vehicle when the driver's foot is off the throttle. B mode helps to recharge the battery pack.
Inside the cabin, the 3.5-liter V6 makes barely a peep, emitting only a refined growl under hard acceleration. The Hybrid powertrain is a little rougher, but is still quite refined. Wind rush is well-checked, and the only notable interior noise is some tire hum on rough pavement.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander is all-new. It offers more room and more power than the 2001-07 models without giving up any fuel economy. Highlander Hybrid models offer excellent fuel economy, particularly in the stop-and-go traffic of major metros, along with extremely low emissions. Add in Toyota's reputation for reliability and resale value, and the 2008 Highlander is a wise choice for active families.
Kirk Bell filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after driving the new Highlander models in Arizona.
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leather upholstery, 10-way power adjustable driver seat and four-way power front passenger seat, heated front seats, JBL audio with nine speakers; Bluetooth hands-free cell phone link; power rear tailgate.
Toyota Highlander Sport AWD.The 2008 Toyota Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV. It promises top-notch quality, durability and reliability. Redesigned for 2008, the Toyota Highlander is now bigger and more powerful. Offered in front-wheel or all-wheel drive all models are powered by a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. With the rear and third row seats folded there is almost 15 cubic feet more interior volume than the 2007 model. Three rows of seats enable the Highlander to seat 7 people. The second row features reclining and sliding captain's chairs that can be converted to a bench seat for three passengers using a center seat cushion. Safety features include anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, and vehicle stability control with electronic power steering. A stand-alone backup camera is fitted on all but the base model. The Toyota Highlander is redesigned for 2008.
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HILO, Hawaii - Work is underway to clear 40 truckloads of rock left behind after lava poured through a Big Island trash transfer station.
The county is getting ready to reopen the Pahoa solid waste transfer station in March. But first, crews need to clear more than 800 cubic yards — or about 1,200 tons — of lava rock. A construction company started breaking apart and hauling away the rock this week.
Workers also must reinstall a large water tank, reconnect electricity and do other repairs before the station can reopen, County Environmental Management Director Bobby Jean Leithead Todd said.
The June 27 lava flow from Kilauea volcano forced the transfer station to close in October in anticipation of the slow-moving molten rock.
Lava oozed through the station's fence in November. It pooled on a driveway before stalling.
It's possible the lava could threaten the station again, but the risk is low for now, Leithead Todd told Hawaii Tribune-Herald (http://ow.ly/IyGM9 ).
Reopening the transfer station is estimated to cost between $85,000 and $100,000, Leithead Todd said. Repaving could cost between $30,000 and $60,000. Loeffler Construction won the bid for removing the rock for $8,500.
Some of the rock will remain.
"We are going to build a couple of small walls around a few of the plants, and we're going to use some of it just as a feature," Leithead Todd said.
Lava that flowed down an embankment also will remain as long as it doesn't interfere with the facility's operations.


A social media company did not have an enforceable right to IRS Appeals review of its tax case. Therefore, the taxpayer lacked standing to compel the IRS to refer the case to Appeals for alternative dispute resolution. In addition, the court could not review the IRS's decision not to refer the case to Appeals. That decision was not reviewable under the Administrative Procedure Act.
According to the IRS, the taxpayer underreported its taxable income for years. It did this by transferring undervalued intangible property to its Irish subsidiary. The taxpayer filed a petition in the Tax Court contesting the IRS's determination. Then, the IRS refused to send the case to Appeals for review. The taxpayer filed suit to force the IRS to refer its tax case to Appeals.
Under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, taxpayers have the right to appeal an IRS determination in an independent forum. Therefore, the taxpayer claimed it had the right to take its tax case to Appeals instead of the Tax Court. Also, the taxpayer claimed the IRS violated the Administrative Procedures Act when it refused to refer the case to Appeals.
a favorable court decision could redress its injury.
However, the taxpayer's only alleged injury was that the IRS denied it access to an Appeals review thereby denying it a review in an independent forum. But, the taxpayer could still appeal the IRS's decision to the Tax Court, which is an independent forum. Thus, the IRS did not avoid a legally protected right by refusing to refer the taxpayer's case to Appeals.
Further, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, as enacted in 2015, did not grant any new, enforceable rights. The ten rights listed in Code Sec. 7803(a)(3) were rights already afforded by other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Thus, if a right did not exist before the enactment of the TBOR, it did not exist after.
Finally, Rev. Proc. 2016-22, I.R.B. 2016-15, 577, is an internal procedural rule that did not alter or determine any taxpayer rights. Therefore, it was not a final agency decision subject to APA review. In addition, the IRS's decision not to refer the taxpayer's case to Appeals was not a final agency action. The taxpayer retained it right to challenge the IRS's deficiency in the Tax Court. Moreover, that litigation will ultimately determine the taxpayer's rights.
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Home Politics & Government US Has Nothing to Lose by Reinstating Restrictions on Cuba
US Has Nothing to Lose by Reinstating Restrictions on Cuba
June 23, 2017 Glynn Cosker
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Near the end of his presidency, Barack Obama reestablished diplomatic ties with Cuba and visited the island in March 2016. Although the restoration of diplomatic ties was a welcome change, it did nothing to follow through on decades-long demands from the U.S. that Cuba release its political prisoners, allow for freedom of expression and stop the arbitrary detention of political dissidents.
In keeping with his previously stated position on relations with Cuba, President Trump announced earlier this month that certain restrictions on U.S.-Cuban relations would be reimposed.
For now, the restrictions apply only to a single category of travel and a few economic incentives that fall under the authority of the presidency. But both nations have agreed to keep bilateral relations in place and their respective embassies open, despite the change in U.S. policy.
50-Year Embargo Failed to Change Cuba's Behavior
The ironic aspect of this policy reversal, however, is that Cuba was under these restrictions for more than 50 years and never saw fit to change its behavior. That doesn't necessarily mean Cuba is immune to change this time, but the situation may have shifted sufficiently to bring certain pressures to bear on Havana. It might sound strange, but the recent turmoil in Venezuela has created a problem for the Cuban government.
The agreement between Fidel Castro and then-Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was an exchange. Venezuela would trade oil for Cuba's intelligence support to keep Chavez in power.
In the past five years, Castro and Chavez have died. More important, oil prices have drastically tanked. The price decline has destroyed the Venezuelan economy and left Cuba without any energy assistance.
The self-imposed economic stress that forced Cuba to enter into talks with Washington has yet to improve, despite the reforms ushered in by Raúl Castro. Although oil prices remain low, they are still higher than free Venezuelan crude oil.
Trump May Have a Chance to Push Cuba on Political Reforms
This situation might give Trump an opening. With Cuba stuck economically, Washington has an opportunity to push Havana harder on political reforms. Furthermore, the diplomatic opening to Cuba by the Obama administration made it clear that Congress was in no mood to lift the U.S. embargo.
It's possible that the government's stance could change if Cuba made concessions and Trump pushed his Republican majority in Congress to soften its position on the embargo. But that is a tall order because Congressional lawmakers from Florida have many Cuban expatriates in their districts. Most of those expatriates have no love for the communist regime and oppose any political shift.
US Has Nothing to Lose by Walking Back Cuban Relations
From Washington's perspective, there really is nothing to lose in walking back aspects of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations. Havana needed the Obama opening far more than the U.S. did and Washington has little incentive to rush things.
Strategically, Cuba might be considered within the U.S.'s Gulf of Mexico orbit. But there is no power now or in the next decade that could exploit the island as the Soviet Union did in the 1960s to threaten the U.S. mainland.
The pelota is in Cuba's court, so to speak. Havana can take unilateral action and institute reforms that could threaten the regime's stability, or Castro can try talks with Washington once again. Either way, Havana has some difficult decisions to make.
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Digital Artwork Sells for Nearly $70 Million
"EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS" is a collage, by digital artist BEEPLE. It sold at auction Thursday for nearly $70 million. Handout obtained by Reuters. Christie's Images LTD.
A piece of art that exists only on a computer, created by BEEPLE, sold Thursday for nearly $70 million. BEEPLE's real name is Mike Winkelmann.
His artwork is a collection of 5,000 images called "Everydays – The First 5000 Days." The work he created is a common image file called a jpeg.
It is the first time that an auction company – in this case, Christie's – sold a piece of art you cannot touch.
Artwork similar to BEEPLE's piece is now known as an NFT, or Non-Fungible Token. Artists use technology called blockchain to prove they are selling original work.
BEEPLE will keep making money each time his art sells. He has a contract that pays him 10 percent of the selling price each time someone new becomes the owner.
BEEPLE makes art about technology, wealth and American politics. He has also made art for music performances by Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and One Direction.
He said without the new technology that proves the identity of the owner and the creator, there was "no way to collect digital art."
Last month, a 10-second video showing an image of former U.S. President Donald Trump sold on an NFT marketplace for over $6 million.
When asked about his artwork selling for over 10 times that, Beeple said: "It's so crazy."
Since the technology is so new, not many people know what the future holds for NFT art. Some may grow in value while others may become worthless, BEEPLE said.
NFTs are used to sell sports videos, pieces of land in worlds that only exist on computers and even the first-ever tweet by Twitter's founder.
BEEPLE said NFTs give people who want to invest their money an option beyond the stock market.
Max Dilendorf is a cryptocurrency lawyer in New York City.
He said many people who are investing in NFTs do not really know what they are getting into.
"From my experience, participants in NFT markets are not really thinking it through carefully."
At the same time, however, he said he expects NFTs to continue to grow.
He said he thinks the physical art market will become digital in the next five years.
I'm Dan Friedell.
Elizabeth Howcroft wrote this story for Reuters. Dan Friedell adapted it for Learning English. Hai Do was the editor.
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Don't download coronavirus (COVID-19) apps: Here's why
Chris Burns - Mar 16, 2020, 2:07pm CDT
If you're having COVID-19 problems, I've got news for you, son, there are plenty of proven sources and an app ain't one. A perfect example of a situation appeared today showing why apps should not be downloaded in a panic. The app was called COVID19Tracker, or Covid Lock, and it locked smartphone users' phones, demanding a ransom. This app went so far as to display a countdown and assurances that the user was being tracked via GPS – just to make extra sure the user, already in a panic over our current global pandemic, was sent into a frenzy.
Users downloaded the app, also called "CovidLock" from a website (coronavirusapp dot site). The "Coronavirus Tracker" suggested it'd be able to show the user a real-time outbreak map "in your street, city, and state". The app never really tracked anything but the user downloading the app.
The user was told that they'd be able to "unlock" the app if they sent $100 USD-worth of Bitcoin to a Bitcoin wallet address. The app suggested that "your contacts, your pictures and videos, all social media accounts will be leaked [and] the phone memory will be completely erased."
Lucky for the select few that downloaded the app, DomainTools security researchers reverse-engineered the app and published a decryption key to allow the app to be unlocked. But for some, the damage was already done.
What's better than an app?
The World Health Organization is tracking COVID-19 globally. The ARCGIS live map shows the latest updates with information reported to and by WHO.
There's a NYTimes USA map of reported COVID-19 cases. The CDC in the USA has a wide range of up-to-date information on the outbreak. At SlashGear we're tracking the situation here safely at home at our own desks with our families, self-quarantined as we're able.
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