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XDA Scrabble Board GB
This custom board was the brainchild of Cassidy Williams aka cassidoo. Cassidy thought that this board would perfectly compliment the XDA Scrabble Bag kit offered on Massdrop right now. What better to way to play Scrabble? The board is made by Jordi from Strata KB.
This is a complete kit that offers the board and the switches. The switches included are:
- 8 Kailh BOX Reds (Triple Word Score)
- 24 NovelKeys x Kailh BOX Pale Blues (Double Letter Score)
- 12 NovelKeys x Kailh Navy's (Triple Letter Score)
- 17 Input Club Hako Trues (Double Word Score)
- 164 Kailh BOX Browns (Blank Squares)
- 15 slot x 15 slot acrylic plate
- Custom wood bottom, with logos engraved
- Complete unassembled kit with hardware
- Completed with a full set of switches
- GB will run until April 20, 2018
Shipping Time and GB Agreements (PLEASE READ):
These boards are set to be shipped out in July 2018.
Please note that this is a Group Buy. There can be delays and set backs. The timeline is only an estimate. By adding this item to your cart and purchasing you agree that you understand everything above. You will be charged immediately for this item. There are no refunds or cancellations on these orders.
Please do NOT add anything else to your cart other than the XDA Scrabble Board GB. If you have anything else in your cart, your order will be cancelled with no questions asked.


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Diageo Manuals
We were asked by Diageo to produce a series of brand technical manuals. The objective of the diageo manuals was two-fold.
Firstly the manuals were intended to hold the sensitive product information on each brands specific ingredients etc. For this element of the job we supplied A4 branded shells which we supplied as pre-printed sheets. This allowed us to supply quality branded paper while still enabling the sensitive information to be laser printed securely within the Diageo brand technical centre.
The second function was to create quality folders, tab-dividers and colour swatches showing specified brand colours. Each of the manuals had to capture the quality of these iconic brands and therefore needed to be produced to exact pantone colours.
Diageo manuals were produced for each of the following: Gilbey's Gin, Gordon's Gin, Gordon's Sloe Gin, Malibu, Pimm's, Archers, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Johnnie Walker.
In addition to the very high specification design and printing used for Diageo Manuals we also print a lot of the internal stationery which is used to record product movements within the various facilities. Generally produced as NCR forms (sometimes known as carbonless duplication books), these 2 or 3 part books or pads are usually sequentially numbered allowing the product journey to be easily tracked.

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With a focus on visualization, this course will deal with the fundamentals of design and then move on to complex designs. Initially, using a combination of theory and practical work, the course will enable students to visually express thoughts and ideas on paper and then transfer this into the electronic format.
This evenly-paced, flexible part-time learning programme provides opportunities to all talented individuals with varied educational background and even those without formal higher education, to excel as creative professionals in various industries.
The modules of study focus on 3D. The course will enable students to gain hands on experience in modeling, textures, as well as object and material design that is significant to the creation of world class animation.
Software used: 3ds Max or Maya.
SSLC or 10th pass is desirable. However, anyone who is interested in creative design can take up this course.


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I hear you ask: "How do I find a Good Website Designer for my Small Business?" What I'd love to answer is: "Hey, look no further! You've found my blog. You've clicked on the link to this post. I'm a good web designer who creates websites for small businesses." Tick. Tick. Tick. What more do you need?
Unfortunately, life isn't that simple (although in your case, perhaps I am the right designer! Read the rest of this post and then feel free to contact me). There are plenty of factors that will define a "good" web designer for you. Let's start with three to expand on below:
1. Do you "click" with your web designer?
2. Do they have the right skills to build a website for your business?
3. Do they have business integrity and credibility?
1. Do you "click" with your web designer?
When I started my web design business, I began to hear – time and again at networking events and seminars – all sorts of horror stories about web designers. The common opinion was that "most people fall out with their web designer" and it was generally deemed that the web designer was the villain of the piece. "Help!" I thought. "What profession have I gotten myself into?" I'm happy to report that this has not been the case for my clients, to date.
You don't have to like your web designer so much that you'd be happy to buy them drinks and a long lunch (although that would be nice, thanks). But it helps if they understand your way of thinking and can get to the heart of your business requirements and concerns. Without too much hard work on your side.
To see if you might click, check the designer's website first (and if they don't have one, or it's poorly written or obviously incomplete, consider that your first warning of how they approach their work.)
- Do you like their approach?
- Check their portfolio. Does it look good and work effectively? Have they dealt with businesses that are similar in size or nature to yours? If they have a lot of large, high-profile customers, will yours be considered too small and handed off to the junior staff?
- Have they explained their offering clearly enough? Do you know what you're getting for your money?
Then pick up the phone and let them know what you're after, and in what timeframe. Notice:
- Do you like their phone manner?
- Do they sound interested in your business and ready to take it on?
- Do they speak in terms you don't understand or are they good at explaining things in plain English (without patronising)?
A face-to-face consultancy should then be your preferred method to go through the full brief, if that's possible. That way you can draw pictures, show the designer other materials, discuss your logo design, view competitor's websites on a portable device, and get a feel for one another's likes, dislikes and reasoning.
If face-to-face isn't possible, consider using Skype (with video), or whatever you're most comfortable with.
2. Does your website designer have the right skills for the job?
Web design isn't just about getting an attractive website. If it's going to be effective, it needs to pull together your whole business strategy – branding, marketing, selling, delivery, customer service, value add. That means a lot of thinking up-front, and really understanding what you need and what a designer can offer.
What are your requirements?
- A brochure site, an ecommerce site, an interactive site with secure client access?
- Do you need a Content Management System to update the website yourself?
- Do you want a blog?
- Do you already have an accounting system or online inventory process that needs to be integrated? An existing customer database?
- Or perhaps you have an existing site that needs updating, which was written in a particular program (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc).
Depending on all these factors, a web designer may not have the skills or experience to create the site you want. Establishing this early can save time and effort, on both sides. If they can't help you, ask if they know someone who does have the skills they lack – most designers have specialisations. Some will also specialise in just one part of the whole process.
Do they just provide a design layout – basically a 'template' that you will then need to fill with your own words and images? If this is all your web designer provides, you may also need the services of a professional copywriter.
You may need a web developer to assist with the ecommerce back-end and integration with your accounting system, CRM, etc.
Going beyond technical skill, what else do you expect from your web designer? Perhaps you have a tight timeframe, and they're so snowed under with other work that they can't deliver on time. Set your time expectations clearly. If you want to be kept informed of progress, make that clear from the outset, including your preferred method of communication.
3. Does your designer have business integrity?
If you're just starting a business, you're probably discussing ideas with a web designer well before launch date. Keeping that information quiet can be very important to you and your success. Likewise, with an established business, you may not want your competitors to get early news of your planned website revamp either.
A friend of mine had a less-than-satisfying experience with her web designer. What she thought she was getting was a website by a local developer in Australia, but it turned out they subcontracted it overseas, so changes she requested along the way were more like Chinese whispers – the end result was pretty different to her expectations. Not to mention that, somehow, parts of her logo design mysteriously appeared on a new competitive website.
Of course, I wish I could have helped her avoid all that trauma (which resulted in legal wrangling and all sorts of nastiness) by designing the site for her, but unfortunately she needed to base her eCommerce business on a platform with which I wasn't familiar (see point 2 above).
So… how do you know that your designer has integrity, is performing the work themselves, and isn't about to share your design out to the rest of the world?
- Read the fineprint on their contract. (What do you mean, they don't have a contract!? Consider that a second warning.)
- Ask up front. "Who exactly will be working on my website design?"
- Get references, if possible. Don't just rely on written Testimonials – although they show that some clients were happy, nobody publishes bad references…
- Request a written quote, with a detailed cost breakdown (after you've delivered your brief). Question any of the details if you don't understand them. (And if you receive a very basic, generic quote with no detail, consider that your third warning…)
- Set your budget, and ask your website designer what can be done within that budget. You might want a super-sexy, all-inclusive website, but a good designer will explain what is possible at your particular price-point.
So how much does a good web designer cost?
I like this quote from John Ruskin (an English art critic who died in 1900, but whose words still hold true).
"It's unwise to pay too much but it's unwise to pay too little. When you pay too much you lose a little money, that's all. When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything, because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing you bought it to do. The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. It can't be done. If you deal with the lowest bidder, it's well to add something for the risk you run. And if you do that you will have enough to pay for something better."
Websites are one place where you really shouldn't go with the cheapest. Always check the fineprint and make sure it's clear on what's included and what's not. If you want extras, how much will they blow out the original price?
Watch out for factors that "lock you in" to staying with the same designer – they might offer web hosting (and it's usually a good idea to go with it, for convenience) but if they insist on your site being hosted with them, you need to understand why and what choices you'll have in the future.
Of course, a wildly expensive quote doesn't guarantee a good job either, and if the 3 factors explored above aren't met, you could end up even more dissatisfied.
I already have a couple of clients who came to me when disillusioned with their previous designer. Perhaps I've been lucky to find clients who "click" with my style, but I also like to think it's because of the customer service I provide. I love coding websites, but what satisfies me most is putting together a website that meets my client's brief and that works effectively for their business.
You see, I care about your small business success and that, I believe, makes me a "good web designer".


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Megan McDonnell
Class of: 2015
Hometown: Honesdale
Major: Spanish & Biology with Minor in English
Activities at Marywood: Honors Program, World Language Club
"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars." -Jack KerouacWatch my favorite Marywood Memory!
Paige Morrison
Class of 2015
Hometown: Athens, PA
Major: History & Minors in Spanish and Peace & Justice Studies
How will foreign language impact your future? The ability to communicate and personally connect with Spanish-speaking persons, whether it be in this country or areas that I travel to, will be hugely beneficial in my future. Also, I am hoping to enter the education field after graduation, and knowing a second language is a great advantage when job-seeking.
Bianca Noel
Class of 2016
Hometown: Cheltenham, PA
Major: Pre-PA & Dual Minor in Spanish and Nutrition
How will foreign language impact your future? The ability to fluently speak three languages will certaqinly be useful as a Physician Assistant. With an increase of Spanish speakers, it is essential for medical practices to have personnel capable of relaying information in a way one can understand. My use of Spanish has already gotten me this far in life, but I hope to continue on in ways that will benefit the lives of others.
Larissa Pettinato
Class of 2015
Hometown: Carbondale, PA
Major: International Business & Spanish with a Minor in Dance
How will foreign language impact your future? I feel more well-rounded and worldly. I feel more prepared for the world ahead of me having learned about another language and culture.
Aaron James Riley
Class of 2017
Hometown: Scranton, PA
Major: English with a Minor in Spanish
How will foreign language impact your future? Foreign language will help me when I become a teacher.
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Cal Blend Soils Inc. in Irwindale, California
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Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, & San Diego
Visit Cal Blend Soils Inc. in Irwindale, California, or contact us to request a quote for one of our landscaping products. Located West of the 605 Freeway near the corner of Avenida Barbosa & Arrow Hwy. Our address is 1270 E. Arrow Highway #A, Irwindale, CA 91706.
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Support Comprehensive Federal Hate Crimes Legislation
On April 2, 2009, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1913) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Under current federal law, prosecution for a hate crime is possible for crimes committed on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, or nation origin when the victim is engaged in a federally protected activity such as voting. The current bill would extend federal protection to include gender identity, sexual orientation, gender and disability. It would require the FBI to track hate crimes in these categories. And it would remove the limitation that a hate crime be committed while a person is engaged in a federally protected activity.
Crimes motivated by hatred of transgender and gender non-conforming people occur all too often. Just last week, we told we you about the New York State hate crimes prosecution of Lateisha Green's attacker. Federal law must protect transgender people from hate crimes.
Take Action!
Transgender people should have federal protection from hate crimes. Contact your representatives today through the Task Force Action Fund and urge them to pass comprehensive federal hate crimes legislation.


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The next Call of Duty title has yet to be revealed. But there's plenty of evidence that suggests that Treyarch's new title will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. What's also unconfirmed, is where the franchise will land come November.
With Nintendo's next console on the horizon, the Official Nintendo Magazine prompted Activision with the question of whether or not the next Call of Duty game would arrive on the Nintendo Wii U, and the company declined to comment.
You would think that if history tells us anything, that the game should be arriving for the Wii U. The Call of Duty franchise has a long history of arriving on Nintendo's Wii, albeit a bit dumbed down from its PS3 and Xbox 360 counterparts. The next one however, should be closer to the versions on those consoles, considering the Wii U's HD capabilities and higher specs.
If it does on arrive on Nintendo's next console, it'll be interesting to see if Treyarch utilizes the Wii U tablet interface to bring a new gameplay revelations to the console. The next Call of Duty title will be officially announced during the NBA playoffs, next month.
- This article was updated on:March 7th, 2018


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Ofcom is due to take over the Independent Television Commission's (ITC) role in December.
ITC chief executive Patricia Hodgson praised Ofcom's plans to be a "light touch" regulator, but said it needed to take the lead in enforcing rules like the 2100 "watershed" for adult programming, and on privacy.
"There is little consensus in the UK on taste and Ofcom should be relatively hands-off, but there are real concerns where children are affected," she said.
"We need to be firm with free-to-air services about the watershed and, for cable and satellite services, make sure parental controls are well-publicised and effective."
The issue of the 2100 watershed was raised most recently when Michael Palin swore on his Sahara programme on BBC One, transmitted in the early evening.
The Broadcasting Standards Commission censured the BBC for the incident.
The ITC's final report, released on Tuesday, said Ofcom would also need to make sure there was enough competition in the UK broadcasting industry.
Targets for broadcasters should also be enforced, while public service broadcasters should have adequate funding to do their jobs properly, it said.
With Ofcom taking over commercial TV and the BBC's charter up for renewal in 2006, the ITC said this provided an ideal time to set standards for the future.
"A way forward for the long term is likely to be needed if British viewers are to benefit not only from many new services made possible by technology, but also from the high quality and diversity of British programme-making established over past decades."
Difficult year
The report said the TV industry had a difficult year in 2002, with ITV Digital's demise, trouble for cable giants NTL and Telewest, and an advertising recession.
ITV had a "patchy performance" in 2002, it said, and soaps had reached saturation point during peak hours.
The ITC warned: "The introduction of a fifth weekly instalment (of
Coronation Street) in addition to five editions of Emmerdale is in danger of posing a threat to diversity in peak time."
Emmerdale is on daily at 7pm throughout the week and Coronation Street is screened on four nights with a double bill on Mondays.
Between them the shows account for five hours of viewing in peak-time - 6pm to 10.30pm.
ITV was also ticked off for scheduling the South Bank Show after 2300 on Sundays, while some editions of Tonight With Trevor McDonald "stretched the definition of current affairs".
"Other programmes extended the choice but overall there was insufficient analysis, international coverage and investigations," it said.
The ITC also said it was monitoring ITV's news output after a change of "tone and agenda".
But the commission said new investment had helped the network's fortunes at the beginning of this year, and it praised ITV's drama, comedy, entertainment and "impressive" children's programmes.
Channel 4's current affairs and arts shows were praised, but its drama output was "disappointing".
Five - formerly Channel Five - came in for praise for its news and arts programmes as well as its documentaries.


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One thing I love about Google Slides is the ability to use images, shapes, hyperlinks and color to create dynamic presentations. With an idea, a little patience, and a lot of trial and error, you can elevate the creativity in projects and presentations to any level! A virtual showcase created in Google Slides is a great way for students to share what they have learned.
A Google Slides virtual exhibit isn't a typical slide presentation. The viewer, not a presenter, is the one who "runs" the show. By clicking on text and hyperlinks in the presentation the viewer is able to navigate from one part of the presentation to another.
Sample Museum Exhibit:
Note: To run the presentation as an exhibit click directly on the slides. Do not use the tools on the bottom left.
Create a Virtual Museum Exhibit:
To create your own museum you will start with a blank slide presentation. You need to know a few simple techniques, including how to insert shapes, fill shapes with color, add images, and insert hyperlinks. Follow this tutorial step-by-step to learn how to build a virtual exhibit. Follow the directions below to learn more about techniques you will need.
1. Insert a Shape into a Google Slide
2. Fill a Shape with Color
3. Use Image Filters to Find Images that are Free to Use and Share
4. Use Transparent Images to Eliminate Image Backgrounds
5. Rotate an Image Counter Clockwise, Mask with a Trapezoid and Rotate Back
6. Creating Information Slides
7. Inserting Hyperlinks
Hyperlinks are the key to creating a virtual exhibit that can be run independently by the viewer. Follow the directions below to hyperlink images in the main exhibit hall to information slides in the presentation.
Be sure to hyperlink the information slide back to the main exhibit so the viewer can select a new image. One way to do this is to draw out a transparent square over the entire slide so that no matter where the slide is clicked, it hyperlinks back to the main exhibit.
8. Create an Entry with Moving Doors
Once you get the hang of how to insert, layer, outline, mask, and hyperlink shapes and images, let your imagination be your guide! There is no limit to what you can create using Google Slides!
~Michele :)
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Plugin Information
View Run Condition on the plugin site for more information.
This plugin defines an ExtensionPoint that can be used by plugins to define new Run Conditions and to use Run Conditions to decide whether to run a build step.
This plugin defines a few core Run Conditions:
- Always / Never
The always and Never conditions can be used to disable a build step from the job configuration without losing the current configuration for that build step
- Boolean condition
Run the step if a token expands to a representation of true (or the string "run")
- Current status
Run the build step if the current build status is within the configured range
- File exists / Files match
Run the step if a file exists, or at least one file matches a pattern.
- Strings match
Run if the two strings are the same
- Numerical comparison
Run the build step depending on the result of comparing two numbers. Very useful with the tokens provided by the Static Code Analysis Plug-ins
- Regular expression match
Provide a regular expression and a label. The build step will run if the expression matches the label. Both the expression and the label are expanded with the Token Macro Plugin enabling a dynamic (parameterized) regex, label or both.
- Time / Day of week
Only run during a specified period of the day, or day of the week.
- And / Or / Not
Logical operations to enable the combining and sense inversion of Run Conditions
- Build Cause
Run the build step depending on the cause of the build e.g. triggered by timer, user, scm-change,...
- Script Condition
Use shell script to decide whether a step should be skipped
- Windows Batch Condition
Use windows batch to decide whether a step should be skipped
Run Conditions are currently used in the following plugins
Build Keeper Plugin —
Select a policy for automatically marking builds as "keep forever" to enable long term analysis trending when discarding old builds - or use to protect logs and artifacts from certain builds
Conditional BuildStep Plugin — A buildstep wrapping any number of other buildsteps, controlling their execution based on a defined condition.
Run Condition Extras Plugin —
This plugin provides additional run conditions and integrations for Run Condition Plugin
This plugin is used by other plugins and will be installed automatically when one of those is installed from the Update Center.
To install manually, download the latest plugin from http://mirrors.jenkins-ci.org/plugins/run-condition/ and use the Upload Plugin option in the Advanced tab of the Plugin Manager.
If you do install manually, you will need to also install the Token Macro Plugin from http://mirrors.jenkins-ci.org/plugins/token-macro/.
Example: Control execution by a string parameter
... this one gets executed if 'SOME_ENV' (any environment variable) matches the string 'MyEnvValue'. As any build parameter gets exposed as an environment variable, the value can be controlled by a parameter.
Example: Run a build step if a file does not exist
Use the logical Not condition, and inside, select File exists
Example: Use a parameterised build to select which publishers to run
I.e. Set string parameter on a parameterized build to ^(UAT|DEMO)$ to run all steps that are labeled with either DEMO or UAT
Example: Only publish junit reports if we have some result files
Example: Only sound the sirens during work hours
Add an And condition and then add Time and Day of week conditions to it
Create a new Run Condition
This plugin provides an ExtensionPoint which enables other plugins to provide new Run Conditions to plugins that use them.
See the wiki page for the Run Condition Example Plugin
Change log
1.0 (10/5/2013)
- fix JENKINS-14438 Build cause condition fails on matrix projects
- fix JENKINS-14584 add more information about what a condition is evaluating (there might be more conditions which need some more logging)
- implement JENKINS-19300 Allow users to run conditional build steps if the build is running on a specific node
0.10 (25/5/2012)
- fix JENKINS-13853 Conditional step is not being executed by UserCause when Jenkins > 1.427
0.9 (1/5/2012)
- new condition: Cause Condition
- new condition: Shell Condition
- new Condition: WindowsBatch Condition
0.7 (14/01/2012)
- Fixed JENKINS-12414. Now if no result has been set, the "Current status" is SUCCESS ("Current build status" run condition)
- JENKINS-12411 Expand environment and build variables directly wherever tokens can be used
0.6 (15/11/2011)
- Add a Strings match condition to test if two strings are the same
- Add a Time condition to only run during a particular time of the day
- Add a Day of week condition to only run on certain days
0.5 (13/11/2011)
- Links in help files open in a new window
0.4 (10/11/2011)
- Add File exists and Files match to the core conditions
0.3 (09/11/2011)
- Add build step runners that enable the user to choose what happens if something goes wrong when evaluating a condition
Problems conditions may have when evaluationg - a regular expression is not valid, token expansion fails, expanded token expected to be a number, there is no spoon
- Add Boolean condition to the core run conditions
0.2 (08/11/2011)
- Add Numerical comparison to the core run conditions
0.1 (07/11/2011)
- Initial release
Questions, Comments, Bugs and Feature Requests
Please post questions or comments about this plugin to the Jenkins User mailing list.
To report a bug or request an enhancement to this plugin please create a ticket in JIRA.
8 Comments
Unknown User (rohanshetty)
Hi Everyone!!!
Is there any Jenkins plugin such that if directory <XXX>, in SVN folder <GoRoCo>, is present then the <GoRoCo>_<XXX> Jenkins job is called ???
is it possible to implement my above mentioned query with Run Condition Plugin
Unknown User (firstname.lastname@example.com)
There is question.Please someone help me.
The release 0.10 of Plugin didn't work on my jenkins 1.472. Please give me a help. 3Q!
Unknown User (dblanchette)
I tried this plugin.
For some reason, it was stalling my builds, taking more than 30 minutes to decide if the step was to be run.
I must say however that it is a very useful plugin and thank you for taking time to develop it.
Unknown User (mwoi)
I'm using the [Conditional BuildStep Plugin|] because the run condition plugin is currently used by this plugin. After installing the conditional build step plugin you can use the features described above.
Unknown User (mixu)
Hi, is the "Time" condition supposed to work with ranges that go past midnight? I'd like to have a condition that if time is between 20:00 and 04:00, a build step is run.
Currently I have two conditions. One for 20:00-23:59 and another for 00:00-04:00. This is not optimal.
Unknown User (sasquatch451)
I seem to have this problem too. I assumed that I could specify 21:00-09:00 but the log shows:
Time condition: evaluating [21:00] <= 4:22 AM <= [09:00]
Run condition [Time] preventing perform for step [Trigger/call builds on other projects]
Unknown User (taherkf)
As shown in the 'Only publish junit reports if we have some files' example above , I do not see an option for 'Action' with a option which says 'publish Junit reports' ?
I only see a Builder option which does not have any publish junit option in the list ?
Unknown User (davida2009)
Please explain the use of the symbols '^' and '$' used in the expression '^MyEnvValue$' in one of the examples.


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Tom Brake today issued a rallying cry for residents to back him as their local champion against the Conservatives' unfair plans for Britain. He was speaking after a Radio St Helier interview in which the Labour candidate admitted that voting Labour may let the Tory "in through the backdoor".
Mr Brake, who has lived and campaigned in the area for 25 years and taken on 150,000 individual issues for local residents as an MP, called on Labour supporters to help him keep the Conservatives out. He pointed out that several Labour Party members have promised him their vote.
In an interview on Radio St Helier this month the labour candidate said:
"This constituency has traditionally gone either Conservative or Liberal Democrat, and lots of people are concerned about voting in a certain way because...they're concerned that a vote for Labour, may be seen as actually letting the Tory in through the backdoor."
Tom Brake agreed with her comments, saying:
"It is deeply regrettable that people's views are not represented proportionately in our electoral system, but the fact is that this is a two-horse race. In Carshalton and Wallington, only a vote for the Liberal Democrats will keep the Conservatives out.
"On the doorstep, people are deeply concerned by the Tories' dementia tax plans, cuts to school budgets and curbs to people's pension increases. They want a strong MP to champion local causes and challenge the Government. I am proud of my record over the past two decades, and want to continue fighting for my community."


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Sorrelli jewelry
What is costume sorrelli jewelry?
The main charm of sorrelli jewelry is that it is accessible to all. Any girl can afford jewelry made of artificial or semi-precious stones, creating original and complete images.
Translated from the French word bijouterie means the trade in jewelry. Today, sorrelli jewelry is called everything that is not created from precious metals and stones.
What is the difference between jewelry and sorrelli jewelry?
Lets start with the fact that jewelry was originally a copy of expensive sorrelli jewelry, made from cheaper materials. However, over time, it also became valuable. There are new ways of processing and grinding of semi-precious stones. This contributed to the fact that sorrelli jewelry has become no less valuable than jewelry. The works of many craftsmen who work with semi-precious stones, glass, can build more expensive products made of gold or silver.
Expensive sorrelli jewelry
Many masters of the 20th century began to choose sorrelli jewelry. Many jewelers appreciate Swarovski synthetic stones. Over time, jewelry began to actively compete with original jewelry. However, despite the fact that many pieces of jewelry from Chanel, Armani, Calvin Klein, is very expensive, designers say that diamonds have become too expensive to use on dresses.
So, sorrelli jewelry!


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We're thousands of supporters, researchers, nurses,
volunteers and campaigners, working together to beat blood cancer
Meet some of the people who are helping us beat blood cancer, the UK's third biggest cancer killer.
Our people
Darren Simpson, Nurse Specialist
As a member of the Nurses Network Steering Committee, Darren helps to make sure that nurses from across the UK have the opportunity to learn from each other and to share ideas about ways of working to improve blood cancer patient care.
Read about the Bloodwise Nurses Network
Bharat Miangar, fundraiser
Last year more than 2,500 inspirational fundraisers took on sporting challenges for Bloodwise. Among them was Bharat who – since losing his wife to leukaemia – has cycled from London to Paris and trekked the Great Wall of China to raise money and increase awareness among ethnic communities.
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Vallendar, Germany
"My semester at WHU was the best five months of my entire life. The three key aspects that made the experience so worthwhile were the people, the country and the school itself. Beginning with the people; I developed amazing friendships with many people from both the US and around the world. Studying at a smaller school allows you to cultivate friendships on a deeper level at a faster pace. Many of us continue to stay in close touch. In fact, we recently had a reunion where everyone from different states and countries met in New York City and spent an amazing weekend together. Secondly, the country. Germany is a very dynamic country with a deep history and a very bright future. It is also one of the most important countries in the EU from an economic and business standpoint which offers a unique experience for a business student. Lastly, WHU is an extraordinary school. The faculty includes well renowned professors who have led some of the largest and most important companies in the world, or professors who provide direction and shape to their respective fields. Not only is the talent extraordinary, but the staff is as well. The International relations office goes out of their way to make new exchange students feel very comfortable and help to acclimate them to the country and the school. And the students at WHU are also amazing. They are very smart, very talented, and a lot of fun to hang out with. Many of them make it a point to become friends with exchange students which Is great because it provides a great opportunity to better integrate into the culture. "
Jun Choi- WHU Spring 2014 (USC Graduate Spring 2014)
WHU was founded in 1984 at the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Koblenz. After only 20 years, it is not only counted among the best and most respected centers of business education in Germany, but it also enjoys an excellent reputation internationally. WHU is consistently placed among the top schools in national and international rankings: first places in the current SPIEGEL rankings, top place in FOCUS, in karriere, in the FAZ-Hochschulanzeiger journal of higher education, and in the ZEIT/CHE ranking. Also, with its Kellogg-WHU EMBA program, WHU is ranked #13 worldwide in the international Financial Times ranking. This success-story makes it easy to forget the school's humble beginnings, when it was located in an elementary school in Koblenz, as well as the opposition faced by the founders against their idea of opening a private university.
Passion, People and Performance are the cornerstones of WHU's programs. Only by actively advancing entrepreneurial approaches and innovation does WHU achieve their goal: to educate and train the future leaders of the economy. The ever-present WHU spirit, born of mutual trust, support and respect, endures long after the time spent at the business school. It prepares the individual to accept responsibility in business and society. The performance culture at WHU is reflected both in its excellent students and graduates, as well as in excellent research and academics, repeatedly recognized by independent rankings and accreditations.
The town of Vallendar, where WHU is located, lies directly on the Rhine, at the heart of one of the most beautiful and ancient cultural landscapes, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The former garrison city of Koblenz, with its historic old town, is just six kilometers away. Cologne and Frankfurt can be reached in under an hour. As a result, opportunities for extra-curricular activities are almost boundless.
A successful mix of old and new buildings gives the campus its unique charm. The various styles cleverly play off one another, without clashing. The Marienburg, a late-Baroque stately home, built between 1770 and 1773, the glass foyer, the neighboring lecture hall, dubbed the Glaskasten, or Glass Box, by students, and the new lecture hall building, inaugurated in 2000, thus form a harmonious whole.
Students and staff enjoy optimum conditions for both study and work. The facilities and equipment provided by the school create an environment that promotes achievement and in which people can feel at home whether they are engaged in study, teaching, research or work. The latest media technology in the lecture theaters, a well-equipped IT room, wireless LAN across the entire campus and a well-stocked library.
WHU offers a wide range of Business courses, specializing in Finance, Management issues (Leadership, Strategic Management, HR), as well as Operations Management. Students are expected to enroll in a minumum of 6-7 courses each term in order to reach the 15 unit mininum (Please Note: the number of classroom hours for these 6-7 courses is the same number as 4 courses at USC, so students will NOT be engaged in a more difficult course-load than if they were at USC.)
Sample Schedule:
(from Spring 2014)
Corporate Finance II (Advanced Valuation)
Exchange Rates and International Finance
Capital Markets
Introduction to Modern Banking
International Taxation
German Language
Since Vallendar is a relatively rural community, and not all landlords speak a foreign language, WHU offers international students extra support in finding an accommodation. Guest students can opt for a private apartment, an apartment on Krautkrämer Campus or in the Heerstrasse, or in a number of other options. Additional housing support can be found online: WHU Housing
Approximate Dates:
Fall-last week of August until 3rd week of December (approx).
Spring– first week of January and final exams concluding during the last week of April (approx).
Additional Resources
General University Information
Information for Outgoing Exchange Students
Bachelor Program Course Description Handbook


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Idle No More in Solidarity with Ayotzinapa
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On September 26, 2014, 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Teachers' College, in Iguala, went missing after they were attacked by state police and gunmen. Three students were killed and forty three "disappeared." The bodies of the disappeared students have never been found and the Mexican government has not undertaken a credible investigation into the disappearance. The families keep struggling to find out what happened to the students.
This atrocity is part of a landscape of violence and impunity carried out through alliances between elements of the Mexican state and organized crime. The search for the students has uncovered more than 15 mass graves in neighbouring areas of the state of Guerrero, none of them containing the bodies of the students. In response, a national movement of resistance has emerged.Read more


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The movies can be described in any way and they will give you the exact title. I highly recommend this video store. Best I have seen in a while!
They have good prints and good collection of old and new Indian songs and movies.
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Check your local newspapers. Many times the editor will have worked out a relationship with the county clerk to get daily updates on real estate transactions in the area. Depending on your paper, this can be a weekly or monthly listing.
Find out where your local county office is and pay them a visit. Explain that you would like access to the most current real estate transactions, and they might be able to show you what they have free of charge. Many county offices charge an administrative fee before they will let you in to look at their files, but they might work an arrangement out with you if you are going to be coming in often for information.
Check your state's local online database for tax parcels, or real property. Many times, if you keep track of the houses for sale in the area, you can see what happened with them within this listing. They usually include the date of the transfer, the amount, the names of the persons involved and what the property is worth.
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Yep, it's the nearing the end of February and the 'end' of summer is in sight.
I say that tongue-in-cheek because we all know that Durban will have a late heatwave and March will be murderous. Keep your cool and support local at these places around town.
Weds 21 – Fri 23 Feb:
Design Indaba Durban Simulcast Broadcast at The Plant Venue Co
Thurs 22 Feb – Thurs 15 Mar:
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra 2018 Summer Season – every Thursday at the Playhouse Opera
Thurs 22 Feb:
DurbanNights – BESET Durban's first night walk as part of Design Indaba Durban – 7pm outside The Plant Venue Co.
The launch of Community at 3 Millar Road, off Umgeni (old Artspace)
Wine and Food Pairing Dinner at Big Easy Durban by Ernie Els, Hilton Hotel Durban – booking essential
Fri 23 – Sun 25 Mar:
The Secret Gin Bar at Mamma Luciana's
Fri 23 Feb:
Morningside Night Market at the Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent
Off the hook seafood night at Vasco's at The Hilton Hotel
Sat 24 Feb:
Holiday Express Adventure Train: Durban to Shongweni: more details at theholidayexpress.co.za
CANSA Shavathon at SUNCOAST – for more info visit suncoastcasino.co.za
Flavours of the East Curry night at Vasco's at The Hilton Hotel
Sun 25 Feb:
PLEASE NOTE: Wonder Market at Chris Saunders Park, Gateway has been moved to 4 March due to bad weather forecast
Good Mood Food Market at The Crescent shopping centre
Holiday Express Adventure Train: Durban to Scottburgh: more details at theholidayexpress.co.za
Tues 27 Feb:
KZNSA Gallery – Sandman photographic exhibition by photographer Natalie Moore
Thurs 1 Mar:
First Thursday's Durban in Station Drive, Florida Road & Glenwood
9th Avenue Bistro First Thursdays: 50% off their tasting menu
Fri 2 – Sun 4 Mar:
NWJ Bridal & Beauty Experience at the Durban Exhibition Centre
Full moon picnic at Makaranga Garden Lodge
Sat 3 Mar:
I Heart Market at Moses Mabhida Stadium Imbizo Lawns
Su 4 Mar:
Wonder Market at Chris Saunders Park, Gateway
Mon 5 – Thurs 8 Mar:
KZNSA Gallery – PPC Imaginarium Awards showcasing the Durban finalist works
Fri 9 Mar:
Umhlanga Night Market at Wavepark Gateway
Movies in the Park – Footloose on a big screen in Chris Saunders Park
Holiday Express Adventure Train: Durban to Sugar Rush Park for Jeremy Loops concert: more details at theholidayexpress.co.za
Sat 17 – Sun 18 Mar:
Natal Orchid Society Annual Autumn Orchid Show at Parkhill Bowling Club, off Umhlanga Rocks Drive
Sat 11 Mar:
Royal Moscow Ballet – two shows only at 2pm and 6pm at the Playhouse Opera
Tues 20 Mar:
Hennessy Food & Cognac pairing at Big Easy Durban by Ernie Els, Hilton Hotel Durban – booking essential
Weds 21 Mar – Sun 25 Mar:
Decorex Durban at the Durban Exhibition Centre
Durban Pizza & Pasta Festival at The Plant Venue Co, 5 Station Drive
Thurs 22 Mar:
Durban Street Food Festival at Decorex Durban
Fri 23 Mar:
Bellevue Night Market at Bellevue Campus, Kloof
29 Mar – 1 April:
Splashy Fen Music Festival
31 Mar:
I Heart North market at Blythedale Event Bowl
Holiday Express Adventure Train: Durban to Shongweni: more details at theholidayexpress.co.za
EVERY Saturday:
Shongweni Market – Shongweni Lot 451, MR551 Road
EVERY Sunday:
Golden Hours Family Market at Golden Hours School
All event information was correct at time of publishing.
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Was a sailor, sailor lad
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In seaweed thick and tough as twine.
A mermaid fair with curling hair
Saw him drowning in the deep
Cut him free and brought him low
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Digital printing is more cost effective and best suited for short runs and fast turnaround. Typical digital quantities for business cards are 250 – 1000, but we can print exactly what you need and will happily quote a few quantities for you. Digital inks are CMYK only and it's a good idea to print a sheet of swatch colours if you're trying to get a close colour match to Pantone or other colours. Paper is available in 80lb to 160lb cover with silk, matte, gloss or uncoated finishes. Turnaround is two days with a hard copy proof from the press on your stock. We recommend checking a hard copy proof but PDF's are also available if you need your cards a bit faster.
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Diploma in Pastoral Ministry and Expository Preaching
The Expositors Seminary recognizes that men will come from varied educational and professional backgrounds. Therefore, a number of men who do not possess an undergraduate degree but who exhibit the character qualities, and spiritual gifts necessary for ministry, may gain admission to the seminary.
The seminary will evaluate the student's academic and life experiences to ensure adequate abilities and preparation for graduate level study. If admitted, the student's academic progress will be monitored and evaluated after the first semester of study. Requirements for receiving the Diploma in Pastoral Ministry and Expository Preaching are identical to the requirements for the Master of Divinity degree; however, the diploma credential is not considered a degree.
If a student who successfully obtains this diploma subsequently should attain a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution he may petition the seminary in writing to begin a process of converting his Diploma in Pastoral Ministry and Expository Preaching into a Master of Divinity degree.


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Deputies recover stolen goods
(Local News ~ 11/07/01)
Contrary to what police dramas may show on television, not all crimes can be solved in an hour, or even ever. Sometimes, however, the hard work and effort do pay off. Monday night was just such an occasion for Saline County Sheriff's Department deputies Tim Butner and Richard Miller...
Prep Scoreboard
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/01)
Tuesday, Nov. 6 BOYS' SOCCER (MSHSAA Class AAA-A Quarterfinals) StL-Rosary 3, StL-St. Mary's 0 St. Charles West 3, Union 0 Helias 2, Monett 0 KC-O'Hara 4, Kearney 3 - (MSHSAA Class AAAA Sectionals) StL-DeSmet 1, Cape Girardeau-Central 0 SLUH 4, StC-Ft. Zumwalt North 1...
Bueker kickers unbeaten in first season
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/01)
The inaugural season of the Bueker Middle School was a successful one, with the Owls completing the interscholastic schedule with a 5-0-2 record and outscoring opponents by a 17-5 margin. The team consisted of (bottom row, from left) Will Doolin, Roberto Castillas, Miriel Reyes, (second row) Chris Tucker, Justin Lopez, Richard Urtz, Nathan Ryder, Matt Shoemaker, Ty Gilmore, Morris Montejo, Nick Croka, (top row) assistant coach Marilyn Ahrens, Derrick Eskew, Jose Garcia, Trey Thomas, Clinton Azbel, Michael McCampbell and head coach Eric Lark.. ...
Prep Football Playoff Schedule
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/01)
Wednesday, Nov. 7 MSHSAA Sectionals (Class A) Cardinal Ritter (10-0) at Hayti (10-0) Tipton (8-2) at Salisbury (10-0) Diamond (5-4) at Pierce City (8-2) Adrian (8-2) at Lockwood (9-0) West Platte (8-2) at Hogan Prep (8-1) SANTA FE (10-0) at St. Mary's (5-5)...
Season begins with setback for Lady Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/01)
POINT LOOKOUT -- The Missouri Valley College women's basketball team made just 32.1 percent of its field goal attempts, including only of eight of 27 during the second half, to lose its season opener Tuesday at the College of the Ozarks, 68-56. The Lady Bobcats turned a four-point halftime lead into a comfortable margin with a 31-23 second half. ...
Valley beaten in road opener
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/01)
POINT LOOKOUT -- Freshman Mark Schweitzer came off the bench to score 15 points Tuesday to propel College of the Ozarks to an 85-71 non-conference victory over visiting Missouri Valley. The Vikings trailed by just one point at halftime, but the Bobcats shot 58.3 percent and converted 17 of 21 free-throw attempts during a 46-33 second-half spree. Valley made 37.5 percent of its shots, including only two of 11 three-point attempts, after the break...
St. Mary's 'looking forward' to facing No. 1 Chiefs
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/01)
ALMA -- Forgive defending MSHSAA Class A football champion Santa Fe for being thankful to start the playoffs today in Independence. It's no slap at sectional opponent St. Mary's, who Chiefs head coach Bill Fox considers a fine team with "a lot of good, big kids." But the Trojans may be considered somewhat of a talisman for Santa Fe, which met them a year ago to begin a string of four post-season victories -- culminating in the first title of its three appearances in the Trans World Dome since '96.. ...
William L. "Bill" Tichenor
(Obituary ~ 11/07/01)
William L. "Bill" Tichenor, 77, of rural Napton, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.
Shirley Jean Meschede
(Obituary ~ 11/07/01)
Shirley Jean Meschede, 66, of Boerne, Texas, formerly of Marshall, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in Boerne. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.
Hattie E. Colvert
(Obituary ~ 11/07/01)
Hattie E. Colvert, 81, of Marshall, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Sweeney-Reser-Wills Funeral Home in Marshall.
County tax bills go out
(Local News ~ 11/07/01)
Tis the season for county tax notices. Saline County Collector Delford Thompson said nearly 12,000 letters were mailed out this week to property owners in the county, with taxes due by Dec. 31. Thompson said the tax bills this year cost more than $3,380 in postage...
Local Veterans Day observance set
(Local News ~ 11/07/01)
With Veterans Day falling on a Sunday this year, the official local ceremonies for the holiday will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, on the Saline County Courthouse lawn. Organized by American Legion Chapter 558 of Malta Bend, the ceremonies in Marshall will begin with patriotic music by the Marshall High School band at 10:30 a.m...
Council lowers BAC limit, adjusts ward boundaries
(Local News ~ 11/07/01)
The Slater city council Tuesday evening passed an ordinance to drop the legal blood alcohol content for drivers from 0.1 to 0.08 to match the recently passed state law. "One of the reasons for this is it is more convenient for the police and for the people who get the tickets because it will be with the court here rather than in Marshall," said City Attorney Pat Cronan...
Book baskets now provided by Marshall library for more convenient browsing
(Column ~ 11/07/01)
Timely tips "Try books on tape - Reading along with a tape sometimes improves reading skills." -- Missouri State Library Have you noticed? The library recently purchased book baskets for the convenience and ease� of our patrons browsing the shelves and for parents needing an extra arm while juggling an armload of children's books.� Our new baskets are located by the circulation desk. Please feel free to grab a basket and comfortably browse the library...
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Here is a forecast heat index map for 4pm Monday.
|Via AccuWeather, click to enlarge
|Heat indices below 80°F are not shown. Symbols in background indicate wind speed and direction.
|7-Day Rainfall Map
I often believe there are too many heat advisories in summer (that's why it is called "summer"). That said, this is July heat with June humidities and it could be hazardous those working outdoors who are not acclimated to it or who otherwise have health issues.


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I've been watching "Flying Tiger" TVB Series for a few weeks now on Astro AOD and kept listening to the opening theme song. It was one of the catchiest TVB songs ever I've listened to. The song "Reunion" is sung by Raymond Lam and MC Jin. If you have trouble finding it, here's the opening theme song with the full version of the rap by MC Jin.
For the ending theme song, "Although This World" (雖然這個世界) is performed by the actors, Ron Ng and Bosco Wong from Flying Tiger. This song lyrics are also quite nice and catchy.
Both the 2018 TVB songs "Reunion" and "Although This World" (雖然這個世界) is also available for free listening on Spotify.
The storyline in Flying Tiger also good too especially when the director used Grey Grad filter or ND filter that adds a greyish effect that suits the whole drama scenes. That's the filter you'll normally see in photography, in social platform Instagram or VSCO.


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|Pastor James McConnell
The Death of the West
- George Orwell was right to set his nightmare police state novel "1984" in Britain.
- The politicians eagerly import Muslims into the West. But if you dare to speak up to defend your nation, religion and culture you are called a hater, a racist.
(Gatestone Institute) - An evangelical Christian pastor in Northern Ireland is being prosecuted for making "grossly offensive" remarks about Islam.
James McConnell, 78, is facing up to six months in prison for delivering a sermon in which he described Islam as "heathen" and "satanic." The message was streamed live on the Internet, and a Muslim group called the police to complain.
According to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service (PPS), McConnell violated the 2003 Communications Act by "sending, or causing to be sent, by means of a public electronic communications network, a message or other matter that was grossly offensive."
Observers say that McConnell's prosecution is one of a growing number of examples in which British authorities — who routinely ignore incendiary speech by Muslim extremists — are using hate speech laws to silence Christians.
McConnell, who turned down an offer to avoid a trial, says the issue of Christians being singled out for persecution in Britain must be confronted, and that he intends to turn his case into a milestone trial "in defense of freedom of speech and freedom of religion."
The controversy began on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 2014, when McConnell, the founding pastor of the Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle, an evangelical mega-church in northern Belfast, preached a sermon on a foundational verse of the Christian Bible, 1 Timothy 2:5, which states: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."
Preaching with an oratorical flourish common to traditional Protestantism, McConnell said (sermon begins at 22m, 40s):
"For there is one God. Think about that. For there is one God. But what God is [the Apostle] Paul referring to? What God is he talking about? The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
"The God who we worship and serve this evening is not Allah. The Muslim God, Allah, is a heathen deity. Allah is a cruel deity. Allah is a demon deity. A deity that this foolish government of ours ... pays homage to, and subscribes financial inducements to curry their favor to keep them happy....
"While in Muslim lands Christians are persecuted for their faith; their homes burned, their churches destroyed, and hundreds of them literally have given their lives for Christ in martyrdom. A lovely young [Sudanese] woman by the name of Miriam, 27 years-of-age, because she has accepted Christ as her Savior, will be flogged publicly and hanged publicly. These fanatical worshippers are worshippers of the god called Allah. Ladies and gentlemen, that is a fact and it cannot be denied and it cannot be refuted.
"I know the time will come in this land ... and in this nation to say such things will be an offense to the law. It would be reckoned erroneous, unpatriotic. But I am in good company, the company of [Protestant Reformers] Luther and Knox and Calvin and Tyndale and Latimer and Cranmer and Wesley and Spurgeon and such like him.
"The Muslim religion was created many hundreds of years after Christ. Mohammed, was born in 570. But Muslims believe that Islam is the true religion, dating back to Adam, and that the biblical Patriarchs were all Muslims, including Noah and Abraham and Moses, and even our Lord Jesus Christ.
"To judge by some of what I have heard in the past few months, you would think that Islam was little more than a variation of Christianity and Judaism. Not so. Islam's ideas about God, about humanity, about salvation are vastly different from the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. Islam is heathen. Islam is satanic. Islam is a doctrine spawned in Hell."
McConnell's comments about Islam comprised less than ten minutes of a 35-minute sermon that focused on Christian theology.
The blowback was as swift as it was predictable. The Belfast Islamic Center, which claims to represent all of the 4,000 Muslims thought to be living in Northern Ireland, complained to police, who dutifully launched an investigation into whether there was a "hate crime motive" behind McConnell's remarks.
McConnell summed it up this way: "Islam is allowed to come to this country, Islam is allowed to worship in this country, Islam is allowed to preach in this country and they preach hate. And for years we are not allowed to give a tract out, we are not allowed in Islam, we are not allowed to preach the gospel. We are persecuted in Islam if we stand for Jesus Christ."
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Attorney Believes Settlement Could Have Repercussions for NCAA
Sports Law Archive
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In an exclusive interview with Sports Litigation Alert, attorney James S. Bryant of Stoller Partners suggested that a settlement between his client, Houston Baptist University, and the NCAA about the waiting period for schools to advance to Division I could lead to future litigation involving other schools with similar ambitions.
Bryant, who was joined in representing the plaintiff school by Dallas attorney Tom Thomas, suggested specifically that the NCAA may have put itself at risk for violating antitrust laws when it extended the waiting period for schools to achieve Division I status from three years to seven years. Whether lawsuits are filed or not, Bryant noted that the schools currently lined up to go Division I will likely seek to "negotiate" with the NCAA about a shorter waiting period.
In its April 2008 federal lawsuit, Houston Baptist claimed that the longer waiting period violated antitrust laws by preventing HBU and other new Division I entrants from competing in the NCAA's post-season basketball tournament.
Under terms of the settlement, HBU will become eligible for active Division I membership by the 2011 - 2012 academic year, as, long as it completes certain requirements over the next two years. Among those requirements is the filing of annual reports and updated strategic plans. The school is also expected to complete a self-study and evaluation and undergo a compliance review by the NCAA.
HBU athletic director and men's basketball coach Ron Cottrell told the Houston Chronicle that the school recognizes the work ahead of it.
"This is no slam dunk," Cottrell said. "We still have a lot of things to get in order to achieve Division I status. "The good news is that we now know the timeline, and it's exciting to know that it's two years away instead of four."
Bryant was gratified that the settlement will provide relief to other schools that are in line.
"When you have such a long waiting period, it is very difficult to attract the corporate sponsor or the student athletes that will allow you to be competitive at the Division I level," said Bryant.


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About Food for the Brain Foundation
The Food for the Brain Foundation is an educational charitable trust whose mission is to promote awareness of the link between learning, behaviour, mental health and nutrition. It is governed by a Board of Trustees, chaired by Dr Rona Tutt OBE and guided by the Scientific Advisory Board , chaired by Professor David Smith, Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology, from the University of Oxford.
About the Alzheimer's Prevention Project funding
This project is entirely supported by donations of time, expertise and money. We are deeply indebted to Catharine Trustram Eve, the Project Director, and to Dr Celeste de Jager, Professor David Smith and Professor Timothy Salthouse for their expertise and generous support. The creation of Cognitive Function Test was underwritten by Mike Metcalfe to whom we are immensely grateful. We need to raise further funds to help more people take the test and to further research into ways of reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Find out more about how you can donate."
About the Cognitive Function Test, authors and advisors
The Cognitive Function Test (CFT) assesses three critical areas of cognitive processing associated with cognitive decline leading to Alzheimer's disease. These are episodic memory, processing speed and executive function. This test has been developed in collaboration with Dr Celeste de Jager, Professor Timothy Salthouse and Catharine Trustram Eve. The test has been validated for the age range 50-70. The on-line Cognitive Function Test is the copyright of the Food for the Brain Foundation. The test cannot be used, copied or adapted without the expressed permission of Food for the Brain Foundation.
Declaration of Interest
The Alzheimer's Prevention Project is entirely supported by donations of time, expertise and money. You are invited to take the cognitive function test for free. There is no obligation to donate to Food for the Brain. With the exception of gaining data for research, and providing you with your test result in line with our stated educational mission, Food for the Brain does not benefit from your taking the test. For your convenience we provide links to a number of companies providing supplements and homocysteine tests; however Food for the Brain Foundation does not track or benefit from any purchases you may make.


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In this Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 review, Ian Burley tests the company's fifth-generation mirrorless, 16-million-pixel CSC, which has an articulated capacitive touchscreen, OLED EVF, Wi-Fi and NFC, plus improved low-light autofocus
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 review: At a glance:
- 16.05-million-pixel Live MOS sensor
- 1.44-million-dot OLED EVF
- 3in free-angle LCD touchscreen
- NFC technology for fast Wi-Fi connectivity
- Full HD video recording
- ISO 160-12,800 (expandable to ISO 25,600)
- Street price around £549 (body only), £629 with 14-42mm lens
- See product shots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Five years ago Panasonic kicked off the compact system camera sector with the micro four thirds Lumix DMC-G1, and each year since the manufacturer has produced an evolutionary successor. Now along comes the Lumix DMC-G6, just eight months after the Lumix DMC-G5, although for the time being it will sit above its predecessor rather than replace it.
Unlike its micro four thirds partner, Olympus – which has only produced one model with an integrated viewfinder – the OMD E-M5, the G6 is Panasonic's eighth, including the GH1, GH2 and GH3 which are aimed at higher-end users and those who shoot video. So, for the most direct competition you have to look outside the micro four thirds family and at cameras with a similar price to the G6 of around £600 and that come with a 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 kit zoom lens, which features optical image stabilisation as standard.
Having been launched so soon after the G5, the question has to be: 'what makes the G6 different?' One of the most obvious changes to the G6 is that its styling is far less utilitarian, it is marginally bigger while at the same time slightly lighter. However, what really differentiates the camera is what's new under its skin alongside familiar core features.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 review: Features
Image: In its standard colour setting, the Lumix DMC0-G6 produces realistic, natural colours
A pioneer in the use of articulating screens and touchscreens, Panasonic has until recently been content with old-style resistive versions that only respond to a single pressure point. However, the G6 has been given a more responsive capacitive screen – the same technology as smartphones – which allows you to use 'multi-touch' gestures such as 'pinch-to zoom'. Panasonic's 1.44-million-dot LCD-based electronic viewfinder introduced with the G1 in 2008 was a groundbreaker, but it had flaws. With the G6 Panasonic switching to the use of OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology the view is definitely improved, although the resolution is unchanged.
Like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6, the G6 is Wi-Fi-enabled and has NFC (Near field Communication) so you can tap it with an NFC-equipped tablet or smartphone for easy Wi-Fi pairing and connection. Wireless remote shooting is useful for a number of situations – for example, wildlife photography – so it's no gimmick. Panasonic has duly updated its Image App, which was originally developed for its Wi-Fi-enabled compact cameras and the GH3.
If you are looking for video functionality, the good news is that the G6 has a very rich set of capabilities. A 24p recording mode has been added on top of full-HD 50p recording, although 60Hz modes for countries with 60Hz electricity are not available unless you have a 60Hz version of the camera, when 50Hz options are unavailable.
Panasonic has made great efforts to establish its own sensor technology in recent years and the G6 is fitted with same 16.05-million-pixel Panasonic Live MOS sensor that used to be exclusive to the former DMC-GH2 flagship model. It was designed to be over-size so multiple aspect ratios could be used without cropping the default aspect ratio frame. Unfortunately, Panasonic hasn't enabled this feature with the G6.
This sensor was first seen almost three years ago and Panasonic has turned to Sony for the sensor in the current GH3 Lumix flagship. While the G6 sensor is also found in its predecessor, the camera benefits from a later iteration of Panasonic's multi-core Venus Engine image processor developed for the GH3, which should mean slightly better camera JPEG results. The G6 can shoot sequentially at a faster rate of 7 frames per second in full resolution. Even without a mirror the G6's mechanical shutter can make an unwanted noise at times, so its silent electronic shutter mode could be very handy. The available ISO sensitivity setting range is now extended to 25,600 although the base ISO remains 160.
One area where Panasonic excels is autofocus. Single-action AF for stills and continuous AF for video have worked extremely well on recent Lumix models, so much so that Panasonic claims superiority over most DSLRs' single-action AF speed. However, weaknesses have been seen in action photography with continuous AF and low-light focusing where DSLRs still outperform micro four thirds models. That said, Panasonic has made strides in low-light AF with the G6.
See sample images taken with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6


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Balloon Information Page
Questions and Answers About Everything Balloon Related!
Balloon & Helium FAQs
Please remember:
- Please do not release helium balloons into the environment as they can harm wildlife and farm animals. They can also litter the countryside and coast. Enjoy your balloon and, when it is deflated, dispose of it responsibly.
- Balloons are intended for display purposes, increased handling may cause damage to the balloon.
- Balloons are intended for indoor use. If choosing to display outdoors please take weather conditions into consideration.
- Never use a metallic ribbon with a foil balloon.
- Some balloons may conduct electricity - Do not release near overhead power lines.
- Excessive heat could cause the balloon to burst.
Can I order balloons inflated?
Yes, however, due to the lifespan of inflated balloons we can only deliver foil balloons inflated, see all our foil balloons you can purchase inflated online here.
PLEASE NOTE: Some foil balloons don't have an 'inflate' option as these are too big & bulky to be delivered.
Inflation period of a balloon starts from the time it is inflated in our warehouse, therefore, if the chosen delivery method is 2-3 working days these will need to be taken into account when looking at the expected inflation time for the balloon.
Can all the balloons sold online be delivered inflated?
We can send the majority of our foil balloons inflated, however, we are unable to send larger balloons such as giant numbered balloons and Airwalkers as they are too large to post.
How long do Card Factory's foil balloons stay inflated?
Please see the table below, these time frames are from the time of inflation, please take this into consideration when choosing your preferred delivery option.
|Type of Balloon
|Inflation Period
|Giant Foil Balloons
|4 - 5 days
|18" Foil Balloons
|6 - 7 days
|Super Shapes
|6 - 7 days
|Cubez and Orbz
|6 - 7 days
|Latex Balloon (with hi-float)
|18 - 24 hours
|Latex Balloon (with standard helium)
|5 - 6 hours
If I buy balloons online can they be inflated in-store?
Yes, there is no charge for foil balloons in most of our stores as this cost is covered in the price of the balloon, you are required to take either your delivery note or order confirmation email with you as proof of purchase. Please ring your chosen store first to ensure they can do this (see our store locator for store addresses and telephone numbers).
If ordering balloons for delivery to the Isle of Man, foil balloons are subject to an inflation charge in-store.
There is also a 75p charge per balloon for the inflation of latex balloons in all our stores as these types of balloons require hi-float helium (excludes packs of 10 latex balloons as these are only suitable for air-fill).
If you require a large number of balloons inflating, we would advise contacting your local store in advance to ensure that they are able to inflate the balloons on your preferred day.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to building restrictions we cannot provide balloon inflation service at Manchester Trafford Centre Card Factory. However, nearby stores in Eccles, Urmston and Stretford do offer the service. Take a look at our store finder for your nearest Card Factory.
Can I purchase balloons elsewhere and get them inflated in one of your stores?
This is not a service currently offered by Card Factory. We do have a large selection of foil helium balloons that you can purchase deflated and then take to your nearest Card Factory store for free inflation (please remember to take proof of purchase to guarantee free inflation).
You can also purchase a helium cylinder online or in certain stores to inflate balloons purchased elsewhere.
Do you sell inflated latex balloons online?
Unfortunately, as this type of balloon has a limited inflation time of 18-24 hours when using Hi-Float or 5-6 hours when using standard helium, we are unable to send them out inflated. Shop our range of latex balloons for all occasions online.
How much does it cost to inflate latex balloons in-store?
You can have any of our packs of 6 latex balloons inflated in store with Hi-Float for 75p per balloon, however, the packs of 10 latex balloons can only be air-filled (this is stated on the front of the latex balloon packaging).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to building restrictions we cannot provide balloon inflation service at Manchester Trafford Centre Card Factory. However nearby stores in Eccles, Urmston and Stretford do offer the service. Take a look at our store finder for your nearest Card Factory!
Do foil balloons come with balloon weights?
Inflated foil balloons are dispatched with a ribbon and plastic weight attached. Should you require a heavier or decorative weight, this would need to be purchased separately. Balloon weights can either be purchased online or in-store. If you've chosen to have the balloon delivered deflated it will not come with a plastic weight.
Can I choose a day for my balloons to be delivered?
Unfortunately, we don't currently offer nominated delivery.
How long will it take my balloon to arrive?
We offer a range of delivery options for our balloons, please see the table below.
|Delivery Services
|Time Period for Delivery
|2nd Class Royal Mail
|Aims to be delivered within 2-3 working days
|1st Class Royal Mail
|Aims to be delivered within 1-2 working days
Guaranteed next working day
(available Monday - Friday)
|Guaranteed next day delivery
|Guaranteed Saturday Delivery
|Guaranteed Saturday delivery
|Guaranteed Sunday Delivery
|Guaranteed Sunday delivery
Can you send inflated balloons to Northern Ireland/Channel Isles?
Yes, this is a service that we offer, we would, however, recommend that the balloons are purchased deflated to avoid any disappointment with the inflation period.
I ordered an inflated balloon which has deflated in transit, what do I do?
We are sorry to hear that there has been an issue with your balloon, please contact our Customer Service team on 01924 836050 who will help to resolve the issue.
I ordered an inflated balloon but you have sent deflated, what do I do?
We are sorry to hear that there has been an issue with your order, please contact our Customer Service team on 01924 836050 who will help to resolve the issue.
Are all balloons I have seen in store available online?
Unfortunately, due to the extensive range of designs we offer across the range we cannot guarantee that all balloons available in our stores will be available in our online store.
Can I order balloons online and have them delivered to a store?
Unfortunately, as we act independently to our high-street stores, we are unable to currently offer a click and collect service to our stores.
I want to buy a lot of balloons; can I collect them in store?
Do you sell character balloons (Minions, Frozen, Paw Patrol etc.)?
We do offer a range of character balloons online perfect for parties and celebrations, shop all our character balloons here, please note that these are all subject to availability.
Do you sell balloon displays (arches etc.)?
Unfortunately this is not a service that we are able to offer online, however, a small selection of our stores do offer this service. Please contact 01924 839150 where one of our advisers will be able to provide you with details of which stores offer this service before placing your order for balloons online.
Do you sell balloon bundles?
We currently sell a range of balloon bouquets, shop all our balloon bouquets here! We also offer, at seasonal periods, a selection of balloon bundles for special occasions
Do you sell letter balloons?
We do sell air-inflated letter balloons that can be used to create balloon banners. You can shop the full range of letter balloons here. We also sell letter balloons in some of our high-street stores. To find out which stores carry them, please contact 01924 839150.
Can I order balloons to be delivered outside of the UK?
This service is only available for deflated balloons
How can I preserve the lifespan of my balloons?
In order to keep your balloons inflated for the longest time, we suggest that the following guidelines are followed:
- Please remove balloons from bags as soon as arriving home or at the venue to ensure that the balloons are allowed to float freely.
- Keep balloons at a constant room temperature.
- Never leave balloons in a car, garage or cold room. Cold air causes the balloon to deflate.


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Academy of Science and Arts
The Library of United States Is Now Open
In Honor of the Launch of the ManyOne Network,
the Partners and Members of ManyOne Bestow to Humanity
the Most Dynamic, Universal Tool that Gives Everyone the Awesome Power of Language
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, WASHINGTON D.C, PHOENIX, AZ, and LOS ANGELES, CA – April 3, 2013
After 15 years and more than $250 million in investment raised and deployed, the Academy of Science and Arts unveiled the Library of United States (http://LibraryOfUnitedStates.Org), Empowered by the ManyOne Network (http://ManyOne.org).
"Experts agree language is paramount in distinguishing humankind from all other species on this planet. The ability to preserve and develop language has enabled us collectively to move from the certainty of living in caves, to the probability of traveling among stars," said J.P. Firmage, founder and CEO of the Academy of Science and Arts.
The Library of United States gives the individual the power of language, to a degree unimaginable by Gutenberg. Simultaneously and effortlessly for those who wish to use the building blocks of language, ManyOne's gift provides the means of creation, collaboration, circulation, protection, promotion, and procurement of the privilege of human language. Simply put, "you provide the idea, and the Library Of United States will do the rest."
In an interview in preparation for this historic launch, Dr. Robert Corell, Director of the newly-formed Sustainable Ecology Institute (SEI) and Vice Chancellor of the Academy of Science and Arts said, "The sweeping scope of challenges and opportunities we all can now see after the turn of the millennium represent a 'singularity' of change in human affairs far more profound than in any period of recorded history. Wherever we look, massive changes are occurring or must occur nearly at once: education, politics, economics, science and technology, transformational art transportable through interactive screens and spaces, and even the sense of a broader spiritual mission for humankind. An absolutely essential criteria for the future we all hope to see realized is a rigorous, realistic, yet bold vision for systematically shifting from physical to electronic means for personal and business economic development," Corell concluded.
This announcement is connected to two others today, "ManyOne Phoenix Project Unveiled" (http://ManyOnePhoenixProject.org), the launch of the ManyOne Mentors network (http://ManyOneMentors.org) and tomorrow's "Internet Central Park and ManyOne Commence Capital Alliance for an Economic Renaissance" and "California Institute for Physics and Astrophysics Joins Academy of Science and Arts" (http://CalPhysics.org).
"Clearly, an extraordinary alliance of leaders worldwide are now beginning to unveil an historic enterprise, long in the making, to inspire and equip the leaders of tomorrow," added Dr. David Hestenes, Director of the Academy's Science Modeling Institute, and leader of its ground-breaking STEM reform programs nationwide.
About the Academy of Science and Arts
The Academy of Science and Arts is an umbrella institution with the mission of advancing breakthrough science research, education, and consequential sustainable economic development worldwide. The Academy is in the process of launching in several stages, and may be tracked at http://AcademyOfScienceAndArts.org.


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Ready for Your Close Up: Wardrobe Tips for Appearing on Air
Having worked in the Dallas video production scene for the past 17 years, I have been asked by clients on many occasions, "What should I wear on the show?" After once joking, "I'm not sure, I let my wife pick out my clothes" and having that flop, I now just stick to the facts. As long as I stay away from fashion advice, I can usually be pretty helpful.
A little history: Back when the magic TV box awed us with standard definition's 525 scan lines, tight patterns and certain colors wreaked havoc on television signals. If you have ever seen the "bleeding" of a dress on screen or the "bounce" or "crawl" of a tie, then you know what I am talking about. Simply put, these effects are caused by colors sharing subcarriers in a composite signal and the divergence of the on-screen patterns and the horizontal lines of an interlaced image; like I said, simple.
In the HD world and moving into 4K and beyond, these particular effects are mitigated by better camera technology, higher television resolutions and progressive scanning. While avoiding bright colors and tight patterns is still sound advice, there are some other things to consider when planning your wardrobe.
First, know the set you will be using on your production. Sets may utilize a desk or table that blocks the view of the legs or allows the subjects to be more visible. Chairs may be low to the ground or higher stools. Knowing what the audience can potentially view helps in choosing clothing. Men's socks and women's skirts are potential problems. Other sets may warrant a more relaxed look of couches or chairs and a coffee table. Think local news versus Ellen or The View (the interview part, not Hot Topics…moving on).
Second, functionality comes into play since, typically, a lavaliere microphone is used. Clothing should allow for a place to clip this mic: a lapel, a collar or a button-up shirt, etc. Avoid wearing anything that may contact the microphone, such as a long necklace, blousy scarf or Mardi Gras beads (it could happen). Mics may also be clipped to neckties for men (or women who wear a tie à la Annie Hall). Also, anticipate accommodating a wireless mic transmitter at your hip area. This is the size of a pager or older cell phone. A belt or firm waistband works well or it can be placed in a pocket.
Third, avoid wearing anything that is noisy (watches, cufflinks, bracelets and necklaces that jingle & jangle). These items themselves or their contact with set elements, like desk tops, can be picked up by microphones and can be distracting. I will also mention the "clicky" pen. Having a retractable pen on set, one may be tempted to repeatedly click said pen driving the audio engineer crazy. You might not realize you're doing it, but we will.
Finally, avoid wearing white and saturated colors. Large areas of white tend to "bloom" on camera since they reflect so much of the studio lighting and saturated reds, yellows and oranges can "bleed" or "glow." Pastels and earth tones, however, translate nicely on television. Remember also, studios are usually kept particularly cold. Dressing in layers or wearing suits can help you stay comfortable. Ladies (or gents, I won't judge), unless otherwise instructed, arrive wearing your normal make up. Touch ups will typically be provided by a make-up professional, but you will be covered if there is not one available. Bringing extra make up with you is also a good idea. Also avoid hats.
Overall, be aware that the camera sees things a bit differently than the eye, so what looks good in person may not translate to the screen. If you have specific questions, ask your Producer and, whenever possible, have back-up options for wardrobe.


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Georgetown 74 - 63 Connecticut
Balanced attack leads Georgetown over ConnecticutDec 30, 2008 - 5:30 AM STORRS, Connecticut (Ticker) -- Second-ranked Connecticut survived a challenging non-conference schedule unscathed, but not even that could prepare it for Big East play.
DaJuan Summers led four players in double figures with 18 points Monday as eighth-ranked Georgetown stunned the Huskies, 74-63.
Chris Wright and Greg Monroe scored 16 points apiece as the Hoyas (10-1, 1-0 Big East) jumped out to an 18-3 lead early in the first half and never trailed in the contest.
Connecticut closed the lead to three on several occasions in the second half, but a 13-4 spurt by Georgetown midway through the second 20 minutes opened up a double-digit lead the visitors would not relinquish.
"We came out ready to play," Georgetown coach John Thompson III said. "I told our guys, 'They make runs.' And when they made a run, we were able to stay composed, get back together and then re-group."
Austin Freeman added 13 points to help Georgetown hand Connecticut its first loss of the season in the Big East opener for both teams.
"Of all the things that could have happened tonight, I didn't expect that we would play just as poorly as we did," UConn coach Jim Calhoun said. "Conversely, Georgetown took full advantage of every mistake we made and did a wonderful job.
"They were well-prepared and really executed exceptionally well."
After UConn (11-1, 0-1) pulled within 49-45 thanks to six straight points by Jeff Adrien, the Hoyas went to work from the free-throw line. Georgetown converted its last 17 attempts from the charity stripe, eight during the key stretch in the second half for a 58-47 advantage.
In what was the first matchup in which both teams were ranked since the Big East championship in 1996, the Hoyas caught the home team napping from the opening tip as the Hoyas shocked the XL Center crowd.
"I felt (the lack of energy)," said A.J. Price, who led UConn with 16 points. "We just weren't as hungry as we normally are."
Summers, Monroe and Wright each sank 3-pointers in the opening six minutes and the Huskies, who captured wins over three ranked opponents before Monday's contest, found themselves in a big hole.
"I hated our body language early," Calhoun said. "For fleeting moments, liked it. And detested it in the last eight minutes. With eight minutes to go we were down, like, 12, and I didn't like looking at my team. It's the first time all year I can tell you that."
Picked seventh in the preseason Big East poll, Georgetown limited Hasheem Thabeet to a season-low four points and used its Princeton-style offense to keep the Huskies' high-scoring attack at bay.
"The commissioner is not handing out any trophies after tonight, and we have a long difficult road ahead of us," Thompson said. "It doesn't get any easier. You can't sit and dwell on this and enjoy this too much, because we have Pitt sitting there on Saturday."
The 63 points for UConn were a season low.
Thabeet did grab seven rebounds and block seven shots, but his freshman counterpart Monroe got the better of the veteran despite foul trouble.
"It was a group effort. We wanted to make sure everyone knew where he was, knew what they were trying to accomplish," Thompson said.
"He just had one of those days. Our post players worked pretty hard, and our perimeter players did a great job of helping on the weak side and trying to clog things up. It was just one of those days for him."
Jeff Adrien scored 15 points and Kemba Walker added 14 off the bench for the Huskies, who weathered the early storm to pull within nine, 36-27, at halftime.
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Question 1: What do I want?
Have you ever honestly asked yourself that question?
I work with CEOs from all over the world, and I can tell you with confidence that less than 10 percent of them know the honest answer to that question.
This is YOUR life for crying out loud! What do you want it to look like? Where do you want to live? Who do you want to be with? What do you want to be doing every day? Do you want to build a legacy? Do you want to be creative?
Figure this out. It's critical.
Here's the secret: You won't figure this out today. You might not figure it out tomorrow, or next week, or even by the end of this year. That's OK. It isn't even the answer that's important, as much as the active practice of asking yourself this question.
That way, the next time a bright shiny opportunity comes your way that will require a great deal of your time, you can ask yourself, Is this really what I want? If it isn't, you move on. If it is, then you take it by the horns and make the most of it. You'll be armed with the most powerful tool of all: the ability to say no.
This question offers unparalleled clarity and direction.
Question 2: Who can I serve?
Here's the secret to getting everything you want in life: Find people who are hurting, and help them. In the world of business we call this "adding value."
I call it common sense and being a decent human being. Every successful business, every successful career and every successful organization exists only because it serves others.
Here's how to figure out who to serve: Look at the people you love to be around. The people who energize you and fulfill you. Ask them what keeps them up at night. Ask them what hurts in their life. Ask them how you could help.
If you make a practice of doing this, asking people how you can help, you'll discover an endless supply of opportunity to add value. It really will be limitless.
If you can take action on even a small portion of this unlimited supply of opportunity, you'll give yourself the leverage to live whatever life you desire.
That's a sincere and honest promise from me to you. I've seen it happen in the lives of countless successful individuals. I know it works.
Question 3: Why not now?
Don't ignore asking yourself this question every single day.
Here's why: When your brain sees a long list of "to do" items, it is asking the opposite of this question. It wants to know, "Why not tomorrow?" And because you are only human, you respond with, "Yeah, why not tomorrow?"
Some people label this procrastination.
I've worked with enough high-level CEOs, high achievers, and the ultra-successful to know that it's really just your brain asking the wrong question.
Try it out for yourself right now.
You've just spent the past few moments thinking about the life you want to live. Then you thought about the people you might be able to serve that will allow you to live that life.
So, why not now?
If your brain spits back a list of reasons, write them down. Stick that paper on your desk and revisit it tomorrow. When you wake up in the morning, look at that piece of paper and laugh.
It's amazing what a good night's sleep can do to show you how silly and hurtful and useless your excuses are. Seeing them on paper, disconnected from the chatter in your brain, will prove to you that you can and should pursue your dreams.
Tony Jeary April 2016 www.success.com