text: 課程編號: CP0272Certificate in Marketing Studies市場學證書 Academic Advisor: Dr. William LinProgramme Administrator: Ms. Shannon Wong Enquiries: 3411 1999Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Programme Aims The programme aims at providing students with fundamental principles, techniques and knowledge in the marketing context. Students will acquire comprehensive knowledge of general management, sales and marketing, retailing and customer service which emphasize on real world business applications and key marketing related issues. The Programme maintains a proper balance between generic and professional education so that students would find themselves equally ready either to take up related employments or to pursue further studies after graduation. Programme Structure This programme consists of 6 courses. Course CodeCourse Title科目名稱Hours Core Courses 1.MKG0013Marketing: Theory and Practice市場管理:理論與實踐30 MKG0013Marketing: Theory and Practice市場管理:理論與實踐CEF Course Code21Z02778-6This course aims to provide students with the basic marketing concepts and the key marketing mix, with emphasis on the integration of these areas and their application to formulating an effective marketing strategy. Topics include: The Marketing Concept; Analyzing the Marketing Environment; Consumers and Organizational Buying Behavior; Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning; Managing the Product in the Marketing Mix; Pricing Considerations and Strategies; Distribution Channels; Marketing Communications; Analytical Frameworks for Strategic Marketing Planning; and Introduction to International Marketing. 2. MKG0504Marketing Research 市場研究學30 MKG0504Marketing Research市場研究學CEF Course Code21Z02776-AThis course aims to provide an understanding of the nature and concepts of marketing research. Marketing research principles, research process and design will be discussed. Included will be an introduction to commonly used data analysis and sampling techniques. Topics include: The Nature of Marketing Research; The Research Process and Research Design; Data Collection and Measurement; Sampling and Data Analysis; and Ethical Issues in Marketing Research. 3. MKG0505 Selling and Sales Management 行銷及銷售管理30 MKG0505Selling and Sales Management行銷及銷售管理CEF Course Code21Z02777-8This course aims to provide an understanding of the role of the sales force in communicating with target markets and how to manage the sales force within an organization. There is a discussion of the selling and sales management processes and the forces underpinning these processes. Topics include: Development and Role of Selling and Sales Management in Marketing; The Sales Environment; Organizational Buying/Purchasing; The personal Selling Process; Sales Management; Sales Performance; and Current Trends in Selling and Sales Management. 4. MKG0201 Retail Management 零售管理30 MKG0201Retail Management零售管理CEF Course Code21Z07146-7The objective of this course is to introduce students to the knowledge and concepts necessary for successful management of Retail Business, with emphasis on the effective integration and coordination of these areas with the overall corporate marketing plan and the implementation of the marketing mix strategies. Topics include: The Essentials of Retailing; Business Planning and Structure; Merchandising Management – Planning and Control; Merchandising Budgeting Process; Retail Operations Management; Store Location and Design; Legal and Security aspects of Retailing; Electronic Retailing (e-Tailing) and Non-Store Retailing; Retail Management and Strategies; and Retailing in the Global Marketplace. 5. CSM3001 Managing Customer Services and Relations 客戶服務及關係管理30 CSM3001Managing Customer Services and Relations客戶服務及關係管理CEF Course Code21Z08916-1The objective of this course is to equip students with essential knowledge and practices of providing professional service to and engaging productive relationship with customers in an organization. Emphasis would be placed on the various techniques to deliver and to manage quality services and relationship with different customers in the organization. Topics include: Customer Service Essentials; Effective Customer Communications; Dealing with Special Difficult and Complaining Customers; Setting Service Standards; Concepts of CRM (Customer Relationship Management); Customer Focus Factors; and CRM Strategy Development and Implementation. 6. BAM3105 Managerial Skills 管理技巧30 BAM3105Managerial Skills管理技巧CEF Course Code21Z08104-7This course aims at equipping students with management knowledge and skills which will be performed effectively and efficiently in their work environment. Besides lectures, there will be ample opportunities for students to relate their own experiences to the materials of the course through group discussions, role play and case studies. 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Is today "Down with Cuban Sanctions Day"?
Palm Beach Post...this one refers to Cuban Exiles as culprits of the Cold War between the Cuba and the US.
In this one a Bay of Pigs veterans criticizes the sanctions:
Roqué thinks the economic sanctions against Cuba are an ineffective policy that should be abandoned. Castro may be dying, but the Cuba he put in place will
not magically revert to a form of democracy most U.S. citizens could identify.
This one here is an ode to the bi-partisanship of Flake and Delahunt in trying to legislate the sanctions away.
In this one, Vicki Huddleston, ex chief of the US Interest Section in Havana pleads to an end to Helms Burton.
... if Congress abrogates or revises Helms-Burton, the president will have the opportunity to respond should Raul Castro begin to carry out reforms. For
example, should Raul Castro allow Cubans to open their own businesses, in order to meet the pent up expectations of Cuba's youth for jobs and better pay, Mr. Bush could remove restrictions that block the sale of computers, televisions and radios, thereby enhancing the flow of information and ideas that would prompt more and faster political as well as economic reform.
Forty-five years later, isn't it time to clear the way for a new relationship?
In this one On The Hill we learn:
Congressional supporters of easing restrictions on travel and agricultural trade to Cuba say business supporters need to offer stronger backing for several measures introduced this year if they are to become law.
Read: If you want to go take advantage of the slaves in Cuba and make some profits, give campaign contributions to those who are trying to fight the Miami Mafia. From our best bud Charlie Rangel:
Rangel acknowledged that President Bush may veto the legislation for political reasons. "The president will probably veto it," Rangel said. "For the president, you know, it's not a trade thing, it's a Miami thing."
Even at Babalu we have an anti-sanction post from Marc at Uncommon Sense.
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Some weekend distraction: It was born in Ohio. Via the comments: RIP two-faced kitten. We will always love you. UPDATE: After googling "Two faced kitten" images, we think this was the cutest two-faced kitten ever born. The Beat
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Tonight: Feiffer/Karasik
We're so jealous we can't go to this. West Tisbury is down on the Cape, in case you're wondering. The Beat
"Lois Lane's abortion and the gay Superman"
Jeff Trexler has been digging through the exhibits in the Siegel vs WB case, and found lots of disturbing correspondence between Detective Comics and Jerry Siegel from 1939 through 1947, including talk of a gay looking SUperman with a fat bottom, and a Lois Lane who was way too buxom. Even apart from the gender […]
RIP Michael Silberkleit
Archie Chairman Michael Silberkleit died on August 5. An obituary supplied by Archie follows. Michael I. Silberkleit, the chairman of Archie Comic Publications, died August 5th in New York City at the age of 76, after a short battle with cancer. For much of the 60 years he worked at Archie Comics, Silberkleit shared the […]
No DARK KNIGHT video game?
An LA Times wire story wonders why a DARK KNIGHT video game has failed to appear: It's not as if an interactive "Dark Knight" wasn't gearing up before the film's release. Game publisher Electronic Arts had the rights to make a "Dark Knight" title, which EA-owned developer Pandemic Studios was working on, according to an […]
Before there was Google…there was Gaiman
Back in the primitive era of the '80s, British comics writers had to call each other to look things up I remember Alan ringing me up when he was writing Watchmen #3, and said, "Neil, you're an educated bloke. Where does the quote `Shall not the judge of all the earth do right?' come from? […]
Changes at ComicMix?
On his blog, Rick Marshall notes he's no longer at ComicMix: As some of you have already heard, ComicMix and I are parting ways. Despite some great accomplishments with the news element of ComicMix over the last few months, I was informed today that the company is shifting its focus away from the news side […]
DARK KNIGHT shrine visited
The spectacular hospital explosion in DARK KNIGHT was actually a closed Brach's candy factory being blown up. Some fellows make a pilgrimage to the site as it stands today. Thanks, RJ. Technorati Tags: Batman wins The Beat
Where Were You…?
We're told this is very funny if you read DC comics. The Beat
THE ROAD has been filming in Pittsburgh
And it's lovely. Edited to add: the film stars Viggo Mortensen, obviously, who knows who to be grim, and is directed by John Hillcoat, who previously worked with Nick Cave so is obviously intimately acquainted with gloom. Hope this movie is good because the book certainly is. Technorati Tags: Cormac McCarthy The Beat


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We have introduced Drake to the High-Chair with some padded support. He isn't a big fan of change of any kind, but after the initial shock, he decided it might not be so bad. It's difficult for him to hold his head up for extended periods of time, so once he began listing to one side we took him out. I wouldn't call our 1st attempt a complete success, but it wasn't a complete fail either. Middle of the road is just fine by me. Hopefully with more practice he will be a high-chair pro before we know it.
Kennedy is all over the place. She has perfected a crawl that goes back and forth between what looks like a traditional crawl and an army crawl. It certainly does the job of getting her from point A to point B. I think we are going to be running all over the house to catch her in no time.


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Timing can be everything in sports. Jorge Loy knows this all too well.
The Forest Hill wrestler sustained a concussion midway through the 2015 Florida High School Wrestling State Championships, and failed to place.
The following year, Loy sustained another concussion before the state tournament. Again, he failed to place.
"It really put me back," Loy said of the second concussion, which occurred during a training session three weeks before the district tournament. "At states I lost my first match. I won my second match, but lost my third match. I didn't place either year."
That finally changed this season.
Loy, a senior who moved up to the 182-pound weight class this season after wrestling at 160 this past year, dominated the competition in 2017.
He won district, county and regional championships, posted a 52-2 overall record, and placed second at the Class 3A state meet.
"From the start of the season, Jorge has been a dominate force for our team," Falcons coach William Weiss said. "He is a natural leader, and is one of the most coachable athletes that I've had the pleasure to work with."
Loy called his first injury-free state tournament experience a phenomenal one. Though he would have preferred to come home with a gold medal, he's pleased with the way he competed against the state's top wrestlers.
"Being in the state finals — so much was put into that," said Loy, who trains year-round and often boxes in the offseason to stay in shape. "I couldn't believe I was there. It didn't really fit into my head that I was in the state finals until I was on the mat competing."
His time there might be limited after graduation.
Loy, who plans to attend Palm Beach State College for two years and then transfer to FAU or FIU, hopes to pursue a career in medicine.
Academic demands related to that field could mean less time in the gym.
"Having to balance medicine and wrestling would be incredibly tough," Loy said. "So maybe in college I might have to take a break from wrestling. Medicine is such a demanding field. There's a lot of work, so balancing those things would be very difficult."
First Team
Michael Butler, Olympic Heights, So., 106: The district and regional runner-up, he placed sixth at the Class 2A state tournament.
Kevin Hernandez, Forest Hill, So., 113: District and county champion was a state qualifier, and compiled a 55-9 record.
Eric Barnes, Jupiter Christian, So., 120: Class 1A state qualifier finished 36-11.
Pablo Asenjo, Forest Hill, Sr., 126: District and regional champion placed second at the Class 3A state meet. Finished 28-4.
Nick DeSola, American Heritage, Jr., 132: Regional runner-up placed fourth at the Class 1A state meet, and compiled a 40-10 record.
Frankie Talshahar, American Heritage, Fr., 138: The Class 1A state runner-up and regional champion, he finished 43-2.
Luke Pidgeon, Palm Beach Gardens, Sr., 145: District, county and regional champion was a Class 3A state qualifier. Finished 42-8.
Eric Lentz, West Boca Raton, Sr., 152: Fifth-place finisher at Class 2A state meet, he finished 43-3.
Chase Salvatore, Park Vista, Sr., 160: Class 3A state qualifier finished 44-14.
Sam Cannova, Somerset Canyons, Sr., 170: District and county champion placed third at the Class 1A state meet. Finished 36-5.
Alex Bordeau, West Boca Raton, Jr., 182: Class 2A state qualifier finished 40-9.
Troy Jaffy, Olympic Heights, Jr., 195: Sixth-place finisher at Class 2A state meet, he finished 42-13.
Johan Albuquerque, John I. Leonard, Sr., 220: The only Lancers' state qualifier, he placed fifth at the Class 3A meet. Finished 40-6.
Jordan Earle, Forest Hill, Jr., 285: District, county and regional champion placed fifth at the Class 3A state meet. Finished 53-3.
Second Team
106: Chris Difiore, Wellington, Fr.
113: Robinson Cid, Wellington, Sr.
120: Sean Campbell, Park Vista, Sr.
126: Jared Abramson, Wellington, Jr.
132: Tyler Difiore, Wellington, Sr.
138: Nick Peglow, Olympic Heights, Sr.
145: Anthony Strada, Palm Beach Central, Sr.
152: Eric Reid, Wellington, Sr.
160: Nicholas Schmidt, Jupiter, Sr.
170: Eric Saber, Wellington, Jr.
182: Jon Roseme, Olympic Heights, Sr.
195: Eric Jones, Palm Beach Gardens, Sr.
220: Kyven Higgins, Jupiter Christian, Jr.
285: J.J. Brown, Park Vista, Sr.
Honorable Mention
American Heritage: Dylan Morse, Vincenzo Napolitana, Mikey Talshahar; Atlantic: Don'Dre Swint, Damian Swint; Boca Raton: Manuel Paules, Matthew Schonger; Cardinal Newman: Nate Grant; Jupiter: Jordi Perez, David Colton, Gannon Gardner; Jupiter Christian: Prince Hall, Austin Tuttle; Olympic Heights: Chance Scott, Marcus Rivera, Ethan Davis, Fabian Jaramillo; Palm Beach Central: Hunter Llano; Park Vista: Matthew Spero; Santaluces: Michael Medio, Alex Blitzer, Lesly Pierre; Seminole Ridge: Hilton Luciano, Mitchell Clark; Spanish River: Michael Goldstein; St. Andrew's: John Morin; Suncoast: Anthony Limauro; Wellington: Robert Saldarriaga, Jacob Treanor, Cameryn Townsend.
Coach of the Year
William Weiss, Forest Hill: He led the Falcons to third-place finishes at the county and regional championships, and an eighth-place finish at the Class 3A state tournament. Three Falcons wrestlers earned state tournament medals — the most in school history.


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Electric Bicycle Description: An electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 h.p.), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph
(a) An "electric bicycle" is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.
(1) A "class 1 electric bicycle," or "low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
(2) A "class 2 electric bicycle," or "low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
(3) A "class 3 electric bicycle," or "speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour, and equipped with a speedometer.
For Class 3, the rider must wear a helmet and be at least 16 years old.
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o Electrically driven bicycle has less than 750 watt motor.
o Functional pedals.
o Max speed is less than 20mph.
States, cities and state parks can regulate bicycle speed limits for bicycles and eBikes. Many are 15 mph for both where the foot traffic is heavy. Any eBike that exceeds the national 20 mph speed limit is not allowed on streets but is allowed off road (trails, country, dirt roads such as logging and fire trail roads unless specified at the site.) All ebike have speedometers so you can watch your speed when on streets just like motorcycles and cars.
The 9 speed pedal assist controllers are awesome!
The speed limits can be quickly and easily set at any speed.
1000W motor can be set at 15mph, 20mph or 29mph.
500W motors can be set at 15mph, 20mph or 24mph.
350W motor can be set at 15mph or 20mph.
Get those muscles toned up a little bit at a time. Start out using the assist and slowly back off to the lower settings. Best of all, commuters need not worry about getting hot and sweaty on their way to work or school. I love exploring my city as I have a much larger range now.
Tip 2 – Do Not Discharge For Long Periods – Never leave your e-bike's battery discharged for any significant length of time. Leaving an electric bicycle battery pack in a discharged state for long periods can cause internal oxidation of the batteries which will adversely affect the lifespan of the battery.
Tip 3 – Avoid Extreme Temperatures – Very hot or cold temperatures can negatively affect the performance of the battery and shorten its expected life. I ride in Southwest temperatures of 90 to 105 and park the ebike in the shade if I stop for lunch.
Tip 4 – Frequent Recharges – To ensure the longest possible life for your eBike battery re-charge them after every ride, regardless of the distance. You will be able to re-charge the battery immediately after a short ride but after a long ride it is advisable to wait for approximately 30 minutes before starting the re-charge to allow the battery to cool.
According to the U.S. government, lithium ion batteries aren't an environmental hazard. "Lithium Ion batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream," says Kate Krebs at the National Recycling Coalition. While other types of batteries include toxic metals such as cadmium, the metals in lithium ion batteries – cobalt, copper, nickel and iron – are considered safe for landfills or incinerators (Interestingly enough, lithium ion batteries contain an ionic form of lithium but no lithium metal). There are no re-cycling programs now but as the use in ebikes, scooters and cars grow this will happen.
Some companies will import the parts and assemble here in the US. This does provide some extra control as to the outcome and also allows them to get custom parts. A very big incentive is just to be able to put a "Made in America" sticker on the bike. A product doesn't need to be make here, just assembled here for this label.
If you are planning 60 or more mile rides then yes, I would suggest an extra battery. Don't forget to take your charger with you.


text: In the 18th century, your pocket was tied around your waist under your petticoats. Pockets were large and held all your important stuff. This is much like a pocket, only larger, and is an external accoutrement. Rusty's mother gave me this yellow linen, crisp as the day it was purchased, probably in the 1940's or 1950's. The clue to the age is that the width was more narrow than yardage these days. This glorious color is much like what I get when I dye with goldenrod flowers or osage orange sawdust, except it would be hard to get such a brilliant color on linen without using a caustic mineral, such as tin. I made it for Jan, who has posted it and her passion for it on her blog' Mississippi Sisters, at http://mississippisisters.blogspot.com/


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Once a quarter we schedule seminars on various aspects of sewing, quilting, and embroidery. Below is a representative from Floriani discusses Floriani Embroidery products with class members.
Need help with that project? We offer support services at reasonable prices.
We offer free sewing on Tuesday evenings and Friday during the daytime. Please check Our Calendar and be sure to check in for Friday's Free Sew (Therapy 101) class so we can have enough seats available. We also offer two retreats a year. These retreats are held in our classrooms, and offer the opportunity to bring in your projects and sew and socialize. We feed you constantly, so you can eat, visit and sew or just visit and sew, whatever type of therapy you are needing!! Leave your cares, dirty dishes and housework home for four days. It is a great time to be inspired by others and with other projects.
Sewing for charity is a great way to help those who in need during trouble times. Our Japan Tsunami and Joplin, MO relief efforts made a positive difference in other people's lives. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing quilts we helped create will bring a smile and moment of comfort to those in need. Project Linus, Conkerr Cancer, and pillowcase ladies meet at our shop and create happiness for those who need some. TLC Philanthropy Group and Wandering Foot Guild also meet here. We are a drop off for Quilts of Valor.


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Product Reviews, Restaurant Reviews and Recipes: All GLUTEN FREE!
It's always exciting when new GLUTEN FREE products are launched, especially when they're part of the M&S "Made without Wheat" range. This ever-expanding range of coeliac appropriate foods includes some real tasty delights such as Strawberry Trifle, Blackcurrant Ripple Loaf, Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwiches and Sweet & Sour Chicken Meals and now has been expanded to include Cheese & Onion Rolls (like sausage rolls but with a non-meat filling), Dinky Sausage Rolls (in pack of 10 which can be eaten hot and /or cold and are party sized) and Bacon & Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts (in a pack of 2). So what are they like?
M&S have always been pretty good to Coeliacs with their extensive literature on their website, listings of stores with GF Products as well as lots of good quality products that are part of their "Made without Wheat" range. Many I have reviewed including Sweet Treats: Mini Hazelnut Praline Cakes, Rhubarb Crumble, Blackcurrant Ripple Loaf, Extremely Strawberry Triffle & New York Cheesecake,Victoria Sandwich, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Mince Pies, Hot Fudge Pudding and Triple Chocolate Cookies) Savoury Items (Quiche Lorraine, Chicken & Mushroom CrispBakes) and M&S Bread products (Soft White Baps, Sliced White Boule, Soft Brown Baps and Fruit Loaf) and their sandwiches. (M&S Products also appear in my Chocolate Bar listing, Chocolate Box listing, Easter Egg listing, Mince Pie review and my 2015 Advent Calendar listing) so it is exciting when they launch a new product, and you find it!
Cheese & Onion Rolls: Well, these are a variation on a traditional sausage roll with a creamy cheesy filling. The pastry has several layers of puff pastry surrounding a soft gooey mixture, although it remains in one piece rather than melting and going mushy. The pastry is light and individual sheets have puffed up once it is fully cooked with a decent shading of colour (unlike some other rather pale pastries!). These are a good portion size with two rolls in one pack.
A good classic snack which looks and taste rather good.
Dinky Sausage Rolls: Joining their larger cousins of "Made without Wheat" Sausage Rolls, this 10 party-sized pack has a good salty meat filling with crisp puff pastry which has several layers. They are bite sized so able to be enjoyed in large mouthfuls.
Easy to heat up in the oven (from frozen or fridge) in just 10 minutes or so! And they do come out with a good crunch and warmed throughout.
And the final NEW product in this range from M&S "Made without Wheat" is the Bacon & Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts. They are sold in packs of two and already in the uncooked state, you can see the layers of pastry surrounding a generous filling. When cooking in the oven, they smell like quiches with a cheesy filling and the lightness of the pastry is the joy of this dish. It is crumbly as pastry and so so light.
The filling is very similar to the quiche if a little runnier and softer (whereas the quiche is a little more solid) but tasty with the saltiness of the bacon cutting through the creamy cheese. And as you can see, the pastry does fill out and spread a little so it is really a puff pastry tart!
A super filling tart which has a great taste, lightness in the pastry and a good filling. Another super GLUTEN FREE or "Made without Wheat" Dish by M&S.
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If you are a member of Coeliac UK, they produce a comprehensive directory which covers over 16,000 food and drink items (including GLUTEN FREE Chocolate Bars). This is available in a paper-based Manual and online FREE to members of Coeliac UK. They have also published an Easter listing (although it is not as visually EGG-citing as my posts and excludes many Chocolatiers and High Street stores covered in my posts).
SIGN UP so you do not miss out on future updates to my revised Chocolate Box guide (based upon Chocolatier Producers, Chocolate Boxes on the High Street and Luxurious Chocolate Boxes), Chocolate Bars, Chocolate Bags, my Chocolate Easter Eggs (based upon Chocolatier Producers such as Cadbury & Nestle, High Street Own-Label including M&S, Lidl & Tescos and Decadent Department stores including Fortnum & Mason & Harrods) as well as new Restaurant Reviews, Travelling experiences, Food Shows, Product Reviews and (occasional) Recipes. Also check out my posts on GLUTEN FREE Ice Cream, GLUTEN FREE Advent Calendars, GLUTEN FREE Mince Pies and GLUTEN FREE Valentines Treats.
This information was correct as of May 2017.
But as I am learning, ingredients do change and therefore you should always read the label and check for yourself whether it is GLUTEN FREE or not!
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Rumours Of I-League Clubs Joining ISL Resurface Again
In a colossal plot twist, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are likely to participate in the Indian Super League next season, alongside Bengaluru FC, according to a report in a leading Bengali daily AnandaBazar Patrika.
Apparently, there has been numerous meetings and correspondences between club officials and those at IMG-R and it seems that the I-League powerhouses are currently reviewing the possibility of joining the ISL.
ISL's Chief Executive Officer Mr Sundar Raman has been in contact with the East Bengal and Mohun Bagan officials for quite some time now and has asked the East Bengal and Mohun Bagan management to provide him with the necessary documents.
If the idea does take shape, it is likely that the ISL will start from mid-November this year after the Under 17 FIFA World Cup and will last for at least 7 months involving 11 teams.
However, this would mean that the I-League's popularity would be dealt a massive blow-something which wouldn't go down well with AIFF.
Interestingly, Nita Ambani, Chairman of the ISL committee is keen to welcome the new teams in the ISL, keeping in mind their popularity and ability to draw crowds.
Much to the surprise of a few, Mr Sanjiv Goenka, Atletico Kolkata's principle owner has not opposed the idea of these I-League clubs joining the ISL, in an interaction with the leading Bengali daily Anandabazar Patrika. "East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are huge legacy clubs. I used to watch their games as a kid. I have no bad-blood with these clubs," he said.
However Mr Goenka refused to comment on the possibility of having three teams from Kolkata in the ISL, as there has been no official confirmation from IMG-R.
It will be interesting to see how the logistical and contractual problems are solved and how the other I-League outfits respond to it, given the merger goes ahead as scheduled.


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text: shade garden - 'Fire and Ice' Hosta! The leaves are slightly curled on this mostly white hosta that has green edges. small to medium size that only grows 8-10" and like other hostas prefers a shaded planting location. Planting tip: Hostas are great for covering withering spring bulb foliage of tulips, daffodils etc! Perennial in Zones 3 - 8.


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Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Contact: Kimberly Kahn · email@example.com · 504-865-2599
Location: Loyola University New Orleans
Earth Week (April 18-22, 2017) is entirely organized and is being hosted by Environmental Studies & Science majors (headed by Anthony Rizzi) and includes many terrific events Tuesday through Saturday. Note especially a blessing of a new on-campus garden and a rooftop party/light show at our Greenhouse on Tuesday, an event with Mr. Foster Campbell (candidate for governor) on Wednesday, the Environmental Capstone Celebration and Josh Fox Film screening on Thursday, and an all-day Earth Birthday party on Friday. All of these events are free and open to the public.
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Below are some frequently asked questions, supported with the best possible answers.
ISSUE: Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?
SOLUTION: This depends on whether the application is designed for use over a network. Consult the application's documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network.
ISSUE: Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN. Refer to the game's user's guide for more information.
QUESTION: What is the IEEE 802.11 standard?
SOLUTION: The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standards Subcommittee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is formulating a standard for the industry to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufacturers to communicate with one another.
QUESTION: What IEEE 802.11 features are supported?
HP wireless products support the following IEEE 802.11 functions:
Carrier Multiple Sense Access/Collision Detect (CMSA/CA) plus the
Acknowledge protocol
Multi-channel roaming
Automatic rate selection
Request-to-send/ Clear-to-send (RTS/ CTS)
Power management
QUESTION: Would information be intercepted while transmitting on air?
SOLUTION: Wireless LAN features two-fold security protection. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, the devices have the inherent scrambling security feature. On the software side, wireless LAN offers Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption to enhance security and access control.


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Packing my water wings
Usually when I go on vacation I don't have to put this much forethought into organizing and packing. I'm going to the beach for a week and there's just so much that you need to bring. When I go to Disney or on a Cruise, I just pack my water wings and go!
It's been a week full of events:
Dad has made it past 24 hours off the vent
My daughter's iPod got stolen out of her purse at a party
The following Tuesday, I accidently did a non-disruptive restore on my computer and lost all her photos, music and schoolwork. (Nothing of mine was deleted, hence the "non-disruptive.")
I managed to fix the computer and replace some of her photos (I had backed-up but only until last September)
I bought her a new iPod and got Apple to restore approximately 280 of her purchased songs. She had a total of 600 songs on her iPod, some from friends.
So my mind is a little on overload with buying, organizing, packing for the beach.
Note to self: I don't want to forget the vodka and olives and the rum!
The highlight of my week will be the Ya-Ya Party next Friday night. My girls and I manage to do this every year and I thought the beach would be the perfect setting for the 3rd Annual Ya-Ya Celebration. We will have a fire on the beach and there's talk of a baptism ceremony in the ocean.
Have a good week. I'll post photos when I get back.


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So, if you have been following along, you may remember that I set the following goal for myself last week:
Katie's Goal for this week: Eat something in addition to the caramel skim latte (CSL) for breakfast.
I was actually suprised at how well it went. I was afraid that adding calories at the begining of the day would make it harder for me to stay on track for total calories throughout the day. NOPE! It actually helped! Eating a little bit more for breakfast, help me get to lunch and not be starving, so ate less at lunch. Then, because I didn't overeat at lunch, I would be hungry for my afternoon snack, which would then get me through my workout and to dinner – again not starving! Eat a normal dinner, without my normal 2nds, and even have room for some dessert! Awesome. I ate dessert every night and still lost 2 pounds this week. By far, a banana is the easiest thing to add to my morning latte, but I am hoping to further expand my breakfast as I continue to work on this goal.
Now, week 2!
My goal for this week is to get a fitness assessment at the YMCA.
The YMCA is really nice, they will do a full fitness assessment, including measurments, body fat/muscle analysis and a fitness eval, all for free! The problem is I have always been too embarassed to do it. . . it's hard to get on a scale in front of another person, no matter what your size or weight! But, I have always wanted to do it and thought it would be a good goal to do this week! Many thanks to Tina from Carrots'N'Cake for inspiring me to do this via her own 'Lose the Dough' challenge.
My plan will be to do it this week and then in about a month (begining of April) repeat it. I think that will be good motivation to up my workout game!
Have you ever done a fitness assessment?


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Heaven forbid that Chanel ever become affordable. Even Karl Largerfeld, while launching his own name label earlier this year stated, he wanted the prices of the things he produced there accessible, and reasonable, not like Chanel, where no-one is able to afford the things he creates.
However, this stand-out piece from the 2014 Spring/Summer collection does appear to be surprisingly reasonable, in comparison to other Chanel pieces. Constructed in dark denim, with strips of white, and the Chanel logo writ large across the side, a zip top, and calf leather shoulder straps and carry handle, this versatile tote/shopper costs just £1,150.
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About us
The Mideastwire Blog:
Launched in May 2010, the Mideastwire Blog publishes key excerpts of Mideastwire.com's daily translations garnered from the Arab and Iranian media.
Nicholas Noe:
Nicholas Noe is the co-founder of the Beirut-based news translation service Mideastwire.com, which celebrates its fifth year of operation in June 2010. Noe is also the editor of the 2007 book entitled, "Voice of Hezbollah: The Statements of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah" (Verso) which is the first attempt to bring together, and accurately translate, Nasrallah's extensive speeches and interviews over the years.
In December 2008, Noe authored the Century Foundation/New America white paper entitled, "Re-Imagining the Lebanon Track: Towards a New US Policy." He has published a range of op-eds and analyses over the years, including for the New York Times, the Guardian, the Huffington Post and the Asia Times. He is also an occasional commentator for Al-Jazeera English, Press TV and CNN, offering analysis of US foreign and domestic policy in the Levant and beyond.
Noe is a doctoral candidate at the Lebanese University in Hadath and resides in Beirut, Lebanon.
Mideastwire.com is an Internet-based news service that employs a team of translators around the region to gather important stories from and about the Middle East.
Established in Beirut, Lebanon in June 2005, we began offering our services only to paying clients in September 2005.
As it currently stands we cover news from all 22 Arab countries, Iran, and the Arab media Diaspora generally. Thus our reach extends across the North Africa region as well as to the UK and other countries that host Pan-Arab media.


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Brief descriptionThis dataset includes performance results of riders in international track cycling omnium competitions. The dataset mainly consists of the rankings of riders in each of the six individual events of the omnium as well as the overall placings of the riders. The goal of the project was to identify winning performance patterns of riders in the omnium, which is a newly introduced competition to the Olympic Games to be held for the first time in London 2012 Olympic Games.
The keywords are \'Track Cycling Omnium\' and \'Performance Results / Analysis\'.
Project Organization Unit: Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University
Number of items: There are 172 data records in men\'s results and 145 data records in women\'s results.
Total Size: The total size is 8KB.
Data time period: 2008-01-01 to 2011-12-31
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Hurricanes athletic director Blake James didn't have much to say when he was asked by the Miami Herald about the "Fire Al Golden" banner that flew over the stadium about two hours before kickoff Saturday afternoon.
In fact, he only had two words. "Come on," James said before turning and walking away.
Turns out the players didn't think much of it either. Although some were on the field before the game and said they saw it, others such as quarterback Brad Kaaya and linebacker Tyriq McCord, had no idea what reporters were talking about.
"I was focused on the game I had to play in a couple hours," running back Duke Johnson said. "The banner could have landed on the field and it would have had no affect on me. I had more important things I had to focus on."
Receiver Phillip Dorsett said the banner wasn't a distraction at all.
"We didn't really care," he said. "We all saw it and we're like 'Wow. They did that?' We just went in the locker room and got ready for the game and just came out and played our hardest."
Said cornerback Ladarius Gunter: "That's just people's opinions. I guess that's what they want. But like Coach Golden always tells us — ignore the noise."
Lots of flags
UM — having one of it's worst seasons when it comes to penalties — was flagged a season-high 13 times for 155 yards in Saturday's 55-34 romp over Cincinnati.
The record in penalty yardage for Miami is 160 on 18 flags in 1992 against Virginia Tech.
How do you prevent the penalties?
"You look at all of them, be honest with them," Golden said.
"Some of them clearly were selfish penalties. The ones that you don't understand, you don't really cover [in team meetings]. That's a crazy amount of penalties. I don't understand it.'
UM entered Saturday with 44 penalties for 392 yards through the first half of the season. The penalty yardage ranked 93rd among FBS schools.
KC update
Hurricanes freshman right tackle Kc McDermott was on crutches with his teammates on the field during pregame warmups, his left knee wrapped with what appeared to be a brace.
McDermott's father, Randy, said before the game that Kc was doing well and did not sustain any type of ACL injury when he was hurt against Duke two weeks ago.
Doctors are waiting to determine whether McDermott will need surgery. Randy McDermott did not specify the injury, but said if he does have surgery, the recovery time is expected to be three months. He said he hopes his two sons — including senior center Shane McDermott — could play at least one more game together.
▪ Backup fullback and long-snapper Ronnie Regula was helped off the field in the fourth quarter with an apparent right-leg injury.
"You saw Ronnie come off, but for the most part we were healthy," Golden said. "When I saw we were healthy going into the fourth quarter, that was mission accomplished for us. We were able to stay healthy it looks like."


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Collections and Artifacts
The Weslaco Museum has quite an extensive collection of artifacts. Some of these artifacts are on regular display throughout the museum. However, we have such an extensive collection that we cannot possibly exhibit all of our artifacts at once.
The large portion of our collection that is not on exhibit is stored away in an artifact conservation room. These artifacts are categorized into several groups including: Kitchen and Housewares, Cameras, Clothing, Shoes, and Hats, Military, Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils, Communications, as well as several others. These artifacts range in time from the early 1800's through the early 2000's......nearly 200 years of history (not counting our fossils and petrified wood).
Please contact the museum if you would like to set up an appointment to see any of the artifacts in our conservation room.
Below you will find a SMALL example of some of the items that we have in our collection.
The Weslaco Museum


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(Kamui x OC)
I didn't know what comes into my mind when I decided to skip my studies...
I found a big ship and snuck into it.
Until I found out that it was a pirate ship and I am forced to work as a nurse inside it.
What's more is that annoying redheaded idiot captain keeps playing pranks on me, there is also an old man who acts like a teenager, twins who also pulled pranks to me, a tranny cook and a loud princess...
How will I survive this ship full of bloodthirsty Yatos?
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Case Study
Go back in time to 1986.Do a SWOT analysis for Telefonica de Espana. Does your analysis lead to the same conclusions as Telefonica's managers? Answer:
According to the question, I'll do a SWOT analysis in the following article. SWOT is an acronym for 'Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats.' I'll do the analysis in two ways: internal factors and external factors. First analysis for internal factors:
Strengths: 1.Telefonica is a state owned enterprise(SOE), it has strong economic background. So it is not vulnerable to financial crisis. 2.Telefonica has a competitive advantage vis-à-vis local entrepreneurs in accessing technology, capital and managerial talent. 3.Telefonica is the 'culture tie' between Spain and South America. Weaknesses: 1.Its price is high compared with the other company. So it is lack of market competitiveness. 2.Telefonica has a lot of redundant projects, that is a waste of money and there is no benefit. Then analysis for external factors:
Opportunities:1.According to the case, we know the market demand for more and more telecommunication services, Telefonica has opportunities to expand the market as a large fixed-line and mobile telecommunications company. 2.Telefonica is an old Spain telecommunication enterprise. Telefonica had three quarters of market in Spain. So it's easy for Telefonica to establish a foundation to promote new businesses. Threatens: 1.Telefonica did a bad work, there is a chorus of complaints about the poor services and minority shareholders in the subsidiaries have made complaints. 2.Telefonica has many competitors. There are too many enterprise competit for the market. 3.Telefonica wants to enter the South America market. But many countries in South America invest in the local telecommunication enterprise, the competitors of Telefonica have strong economic background. It will be difficult for Telefonica to enter...
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Two-time Grammy Award-winning world musician Angelique Kidjo will perform in concert Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts as part of Bucknell University's Commencement weekend festivities.
Kidjo won her second Grammy on Feb. 8 for Eve as the Best World Music Album. Her star-studded 2008 recording Djin Djin won a Grammy for Best Contemporary World Music Album and her last studio recording Oyo was nominated in the same category.
In an expansive career marked as much by extraordinary musical achievement as passionate advocacy and philanthropy for her homeland of Africa, Kidjo has found many ways to celebrate the rich, enlightening truth about the continent's women beyond the media spotlight.
Her accolades include a 20-year discography, thousands of concerts around the world and being named "Africa's premier diva" (Time Magazine) and "the undisputed Queen of African Music" (Daily Telegraph).
On Eve, her highly anticipated Savoy Records debut named for her own mother as well as the mythical "mother of all living," the Benin-born singer/songwriter builds on this ever-evolving legacy with a 13-track, three interlude set of melodically rich, rhythmically powerful expressions of female empowerment.
These songs become all the more intimate and emotionally urgent with Kidjo's dynamic collaborations with traditional women's choirs from Kenya and various cities and villages in Benin. The singer and her newfound native vocalists sing in a wide array of native Beninese languages, including Fon (Kidjo's first language), Yoruba, Goun, and Mina.
She says, "My goal is to offer a perspective on Africa that is different from the miserable one so many people seem to accept as fact. My home continent has become a magnet for many negative perceptions about women, and [the new album] Eve is all about showcasing the positivity they bring to their villages, cities, culture and the world."
As a Goodwill Ambassador with UNICEF since 2002, Kidjo — named one of the Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World by The Guardian — has traveled to many countries in Africa. She has enjoyed a long history of crossover collaborations with greats from the jazz and pop worlds, including Carlos Santana, Bono, John Legend, Josh Groban, Peter Gabriel, Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Roy Hargrove and Alicia Keys.
Kidjo released Eve in conjunction with the release of Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music, an autobiography written with Rachel Wenrick and published by Harper Collins. With a foreword by Bishop Desmond Tutu and a preface from Alicia Keys, the book chronicles Kidjo's rise from a childhood where her voice was censored by the Communist regime to a visionary artist and activist who made her dreams a reality — and how she is inspiring others all around the world to do the same. The telling of Kidjo's dramatic rise ties in perfectly with the female empowerment themes that make Eve an epic achievement in her career.
Tickets Available Friday, March 20
Tickets for the performance are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors ages 62+, $15 for children under 18, $15 for non-Bucknell college students, $10 for Bucknell students (limit 2), and $15 for Bucknell employees (limit 2). Graduating Bucknell seniors will receive one complimentary ticket to the performance, which must be redeemed through the Campus Box Office.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or by calling the Campus Box Office at 570-577-1000.
Tickets are also available in person from several locations including the Weis Center lobby weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the CAP Center Box Office, located on the ground floor of the Elaine Langone Center, Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information about future programming at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts, go to www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter or www.facebook.com/WeisCenter
$25 for adults
$20 for seniors ages 62+
$15 for children under 18
$15 for non-Bucknell college students
$10 for Bucknell students (limit 2)
Graduating Bucknell seniors will receive one complimentary ticket to the performance
$15 for Bucknell employees (limit 2)
Commencement for the class of 2018 will be held on the Malesardi Quadrangle on Sunday, May 20, beginning at 10 a.m.
Registration for Commencement Weekend events will open in March 2018. Tickets are not required for Commencement if held outside on Malesardi Quad.
Bucknell University's 165th Commencement will be held on the Malesardi Quad on Sunday, May 17, 2015.
Yes. Call 570.577.1192 for personal assistance Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.See all of the Frequently Asked Questions
Our Commencement Ceremony will be streaming live on May 17, 2015.
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Basic Information about UID Software - Unique product identification is a an excellent system employed by the U.S government and mandated by the Department of Defense that enhances item tracking, storage and identification of valuable items and Government assets. UID software analyses data about items from their manufacture, product distributions and even the final installation of the items. All this tracking and identification is done for all the assets that are registered as US Government properties. The introduction of this UID software for identification was done with the aim of preventing misplacement of Government assets, loss of items or misuse of items belonging to US military.
All the methods involved in the identifications are precisely indicated in compliance identification protocols known as MILSTD 130 and MIL SPEC 129. All regulations, item specifications and restrictions involved are well covered by UID standards highlighted in MIL STD 130 as well as in MIL SPEC 129 documentations. These information included touches on each an every aspect about an item from manufacturing requirements all the way to installation of the product. Simply, everything that touches on the product must be registered with UID. Guidelines include in UID standard policy includes registration requirements of the item, what the compliant UID label contains, substrate materials and technologies recommended for marking of the items as well as other important details.
UID software is also regulated by other more specific rules regarding the unique identification and tracking of products. These rules also apply to UID data capture, barcode scanning, UID data analysis as well as other various requirements that may be involved in the identification process. In short, UID compliant solution basically depends on the software used in the programming, UID hardware and the general identification solution. MIL SPEC 129 directs that all items registered under the government of US must have a unique identification. This unique identification of products entails featuring important data in the product labels such as data regarding the manufacturer, where the manufacturer is located, the date of production for the item, serial number, expiry date, service data, the code of the item and other vital and relevant information. This set of identification data is also captured in a bar code written in a specific format like 2D data matrix. To achieve this high level of automation, proven and verified UID software must be used to enhance success of the coding and tracking of the product.
MIL SPEC 129 outlines all the important parameters that UID software and compliant scanners must have. This UID software should actually read bar code data and store the 2D matrix codes. These details contain the basic details required in identification of the product. UID software recommended for the task of identification must as well have memory backups during their installation and enhance storage of the data to ensure an efficient and successful data analysis. The UID software must enhance accountability of the tracking and identification process. In the long run, it must as well assure that the whole process and functions of UID are done smoothly to enhance acceptable logistics during acquisition of Government items.
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As always I'm adding many new magical routines to my repertoire and working on new impossibilities. In particular I can now solve two Rubik's Cubes in under four seconds and have memorised the whole of Wikipedia - you have to see it to believe it!
My diary for the next few months has filled up nicely and even the Christmas party enquiries have started to come in. If you need a magician for December it's best to get in touch soon!


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In just a few months, it will be exactly 100 years since Henry Ford established the Ford factory on the Marina in Cork City, and Ford Ireland plans to mark the centenary through a number of initiatives in 2017.
Ford has launched an extensive marketing campaign based around the company's Irish centenary, while there are many activities, promotions and events planned throughout the year.
"Ford has a unique heritage in Ireland, not only through the company's close family links with Cork but also through the Cork Ford factory and of course many decades of much-loved Ford cars and vans on Irish roads," said Ciarán McMahon, Chairman and Managing Director of Ford Ireland.
"And we are still to the forefront in the automotive sector in Ireland with the widest network of dealers, providing employment, directly and indirectly, to some 1,000 people across the country," he said.
The Ford Motor Company was set up in Michigan by Henry Ford in 1903, and 14 years later, he opened the first purpose-built Ford factory to be located outside of North America at the Marina in Cork.
Henry's father, William Ford, emigrated from Ballinascarty in Cork with his parents and siblings in 1847 during the Famine; Henry was born in Michigan in 1863. Growing up on the family farm, Henry developed a strong interest in mechanics. At first, he concentrated his efforts on making work easier for farmers, but he soon came to realise the potential of the motor car.
When it came time to expand the business to Europe, there is no doubt that Henry's Cork roots played an important part in his decision to open a plant in Cork. In his own words, he hoped that the new Ford plant "would start Ireland along the road to industry". The setting up of the Ford plant in Cork was the first example of foreign direct investment in Ireland, many decades before the term was even coined.
The company that he legally established was entitled Henry Ford & Son Ltd. and that continues to be the legal name of Ford in Ireland to this day – the only Ford entity in the world to include the full name of the company's founder in its title.
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Grading Every Key Indiana Pacers Player Heading into NBA All-Star BreakFebruary 14, 2014
Grading Every Key Indiana Pacers Player Heading into NBA All-Star Break
With the All-Star break upon us, the Indiana Pacers head into it as the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference, so let's take a look at how their key players have performed thus far.
Indiana lost two of its last three games before the break, one coming in a one-point loss against the Orlando Magic and the other against the Dallas Mavericks, a game where the Pacers scored just 73 points.
Still, Indy is enjoying their best season since the Jermaine O'Neal era and stands as one of the few legitimate title contenders in the NBA.
The Pacers earned their 40-12 record mainly by playing smothering defense (No. 1 in opponent points per game), but Paul George has burst onto the scene and quickly become one of the league's best players, further helping Indiana's title run.
Lance Stephenson's emergence has been huge as well, as he's developed his offense while maintaining his ferocity on the defensive end.
Grades will be handed out based on overall performance up to this point, although recent games will play a big role. I'll start with the second unit and work up to the starters.
How has the Pacers roster performed heading into the All-Star break?
Note: All stats gathered from Basketball-Reference.com unless otherwise stated.
Rasual Butler
Danny Granger's return has essentially taken any minutes away from the bottom-of-the-rotation guys, but Butler has been the one player seeing spot minutes over the past few games.
Butler could actually be a big help to the Pacers given his ability to shoot from deep. He may only have 27 three-point attempts this year, but he's knocked down over half of his threes.
He's appeared in only four of the Pacers' last seven games and knocked down six of his nine shots while connecting on all three of his shots from behind the arc.
There may not be a spot in the rotation for the 11-year vet, but if Granger catches the injury bug again, Butler could be a decent option to play in his place.
Grade: C-
Ian Mahinmi
Ian Mahinmi doesn't get a lot of minutes, but he gives the Pacers quality production while spelling Roy Hibbert.
Mahinmi serves as a solid rim protector, holding opposing teams to 45 percent shooting on shots near the rim, per NBA.com. He's also third on the team with 46 blocks.
Unlike the rest of Indiana's second unit, Mahinmi has actually seen improvement this month, averaging 3.7 points per game, although his efficiency hasn't been the greatest. So far this season, Mahinmi has shot 42 percent from the floor.
The Frenchman is no Roy Hibbert, but he does a great job protecting the rim, something the Pacers need from every one of their bigs.
Grade: C+
C.J. Watson
Coming off his best scoring month in January, C.J. Watson has fallen victim to the Pacers' second-unit woes.
Over his last seven games, Watson is averaging 5.6 points on 33 percent shooting. Even worse, his three-point shot has taken a drastic hit as he's made just 21 percent of his deep attempts this month.
The former Chicago Bull has never been a great playmaker—he has a career average of 2.4 assists—but he has excelled as a spot-up shooter, shooting 38 percent from downtown in his seven-year career.
With the break right around the corner, Watson could get his shooting stroke back with some rest and some visits to the gym, hopefully giving Indiana a three-point threat going forward.
Grade: C
Luis Scola
The Pacers second unit has been struggling over the last month of play, and Scola is at the forefront.
In January, Scola averaged 6.9 points per game—a two-point drop from the previous month—on 38 percent shooting. It wasn't because of fewer minutes or touches either, as both his playing time and usage rate remained fairly constant.
His struggles have carried over into February, where he's averaging a season-low 5.7 points per game and shooting just 33 percent. He has seen a slight decrease in minutes, but not to the point that his scoring should decrease that much.
Scola's recent performance has led to an atrocious offensive rating of 79 for the month of February.
The All-Star break might be coming at the perfect time for the Argentine, as he'll definitely be looking to bounce back from a string of poor performances after some time off.
Grade: C+
Danny Granger
Danny Granger is improving as the season moves along, seeing small upticks in minutes and increases in overall production.
Throughout January, Granger averaged 8.5 points per game, but his shooting was very inconsistent, shooting under 40 percent from the floor and 31 percent from downtown.
Over the last seven games, though, the former All-Star has found his range from behind the arc, shooting 36 percent while averaging 9.4 points.
Granger's offense might not be as consistent as it once was, but he's starting to get into a nice rhythm, and he's the one bench player who isn't struggling as bad at the moment.
He's also managed to stay healthy, which is always a plus for him.
Grade: B-
George Hill
George Hill's numbers don't jump off the page, but he does a good job managing games and plays very solid defense.
According to Synergy Sports, Hill holds opposing players to 40 percent shooting, but it's his pick-and-roll defense where he excels, an area of weakness among many point guards. On pick-and-roll sets, Hill allows 0.82 points per play and holds players to 42 percent shooting.
Hill has also been on a streak offensively as of late.
Over the last seven games, the sixth-year point guard has averaged nearly 13 points per game, including a 37-point outburst against the Portland Trail Blazers where he flirted with a triple-double. He's also hit double digits in four consecutive games, his second-longest streak this season.
There's no denying Hill is limited offensively, but he knows how to control the pace of the game and plays defense. As long as he continues to do that, the Pacers should be happy.
Grade: C+
Lance Stephenson
Lance Stephenson has become a jack-of-all-trades for the Pacers and someone who could be a deciding factor come playoff time.
The fourth-year guard has given Indiana top-notch production on both ends of the floor, averaging 14 points on 50 percent shooting, seven rebounds and five assists per game. He also leads the NBA with four triple-doubles, per ESPN.
Defensively, Stephenson is having his great month so far, posting a defensive rating of 92—his best mark for any month—over the last six games. Stephenson has the length and quickness to guard multiple positions, and he's excelled at it, as he's held opposing players to 37 percent shooting, per Synergy Sports.
Stephenson does come with some inconsistencies, though, mainly on the offensive end. If he's struggling to score, he'll often try to shoot himself out of the slump. However, he still finds ways to contribute in other aspects of the offense, whether it's getting to the line or creating for others.
The Pacers need Stephenson to keep up this level of play as they near the end of the regular season and embark on what could be a run to the NBA Finals.
Grade: A
David West
Many of the early and mid-90s teams had enforcers, and that's one aspect David West brings to this team. There's a reason TNT analyst Charles Barkley has him on "the list".
His physical presence on both sides of the ball make him one of the better power forwards in the NBA, and he's been on a tear as of late.
Over his last seven games, West is averaging 18 points per game on 60 percent shooting, both team-high figures throughout the month of February. His offensive rating has skyrocketed from a season average of 107 to 122 for this month.
West continue to be a legitimate scoring option, whether it's in the the post, mid-range or in the pick-and-roll. There's no reason to believe West can't continue this hot streak after the break.
Grade: A
Roy Hibbert
Hibbert has had some major struggles over the past month, seeing his field-goal percentage drop to 42 percent in January, an abysmal figure for a big man.
The 7'2" center's rebounding numbers have also been relatively sub-par, as he's averaging just 7.7 per game this season. Hibbert grabs a rebound on just 52 percent of his rebounding chances, the third-lowest rate on the team, per NBA.com.
Where he makes up for it, though, is his outstanding defense and rim protection.
Hibbert is tied for third in blocks (129) with DeAndre Jordan, and he holds opponents to just 41.3 percent on shots near the rim, per NBA.com, a figure many of league's premier shot-blockers don't come very close to.
The 27-year-old's offensive woes bring his grade down some, but his impact on the defensive end remains unmatched by anybody in the league.
Grade: B
Paul George
After a scorching-hot start to the season, Paul George has seen his numbers go down little by little, but it doesn't mean his career year is over. Nor does it mean he's not the best player on arguably the best team in the league heading into the break.
George's scoring has dipped over the past few weeks, and his poor shooting has been the biggest reason for that.
Throughout January, George shot 41 percent from the floor and 32 percent from three-point land a drop of nearly six and eight percentage points, respectively, from his December numbers.
In the Pacers' last seven games, George's shooting slump has worsened; his field-goal percentage dropped to 35 percent, although his three-point shooting has improved to meet that same mark. He is, however, averaging four less points than he did in January and has posted an offensive rating of 92.
The young star remains one of the league's top two-way players, though.
Despite his recent struggles offensively, he continues to excel defensively. He's currently second in the NBA in defensive rating (Roy Hibbert is No. 1) and allows just 0.74 points per play, per Synergy Sports.
George will make his first All-Star start this season, and perhaps he can carry some momentum over from a weekend of celebration and high energy.
If he can start the second half of the year with a streak of big-time performances, Indy could be looking at home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Grade: A-


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"Once the firefighters got there, it was totally engulfed. There was no saving it. It was really sad."According to Keogh and published reports, no people or animals were injured in the fire. Some horses and buildings were downwind of the blaze, but they were not harmed. The Castle, as it is commonly known, was built by Rex Martin in the 1960s. It was purchased in November by Thomas Post, a resident of Miami, Fla. Post, who paid $1.79 for the structure and the 54 acres of land that surround it, was renovating the Castle. He had said he was considering living in the house (inside the structure's tall walls) or leasing the property for use as a Thoroughbred farm. Another option was to open it to groups for use as a site for fundraisers or special events.
"The Castle," a prominent structure on Versailles Road in Woodford County, Ky., suffered severe damage Monday night when a fire apparently started around 8 p.m. Anne Eberhardt Keogh, chief photographer for The Blood-Horse, lives near the Castle. "At around 8:20 I went to turn off our water line and I saw black smoke billowing out of the second floor window," said Keogh. "I called the fire department around 8:25 and then opened the gate for them. I don't think anyone was there (on the property).


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How To Beat Stress and Overcome Your Worry Naturally
Dear Stress, Let's Break Up
We've all had those moments when we thought the world has stopped spinning or only seeing clouds or a sunny day. We feel that way because of the stress and worry that we allow to infiltrate our minds. When you experience significant amounts of stress, you feel like you are in a hole that you just can't escape. Well, it's time to break up with stress, and regain control of your emotions, feelings, and your life. I know, you're probably thinking, 'easier said than done.' I'm here to tell you that as an avid worrier, it's easier done than what you think. Here is my advice to you!
Think, Do, and See Happy
What I mean by this silly little title is that when you do activities, or you surround yourself with happiness, stress will be kicked to the metaphorical curb. One of the best happy atmospheres I go to or participate in is playing ping pong. When I was little, I was never good at it because I didn't focus my mind on the game. However, through the years of my mother beating me by staggering deficits, I learned that keeping focused on the ball and the person's paddle is the key to winning the game.
Ping pong is an excellent game to play because it requires such attention. For me to overcome my stress, I need my mind to be fully distracted. Find an activity that can be your ping pong, keeping your mind off whatever stresses you until it passes.
Eat Good Food
When I used to get stress and really overwhelmed with worry, I would reach for my stockpile of Ben and Jerry's ice cream (half baked flavor for the win). But, that's not the food I should have been reaching for to help improve my stress level. To really counter the feelings caused by stress, you should consume food with a good amount of protein every two to three hours. Eating protein-based food can help you maintain a steady blood sugar that is vital in stabilizing your mood.
Breathe In, Breathe Out
One of the worst things I suffer from when I get stressed or worried about a situation is remembering to breathe. Sounds silly, but when you become anxious your body tenses and limits your breathing capabilities. When you notice that your breaths are becoming shallower, lengthen them. Breathe deeper into your belly, count to three and then slowly release the air. Meditation is also another great way to help you focus on your breathing and clearing your mind.
Have you ever seen someone who recently got bad news or is showing signs of being really overwhelmed? You can tell because they usually collapse into the hands, sheltering their face. This is action is called cocooning, and it's actually a really helpful way to relax your body and calm your mind. The moment you start feeling overwhelmed by stress, place both of your palms on each side of your face, letting your fingers gently rest on your closed eyes. You'll feel relief within seconds as it helps your mind quiet down. When you lift your head, you'll be readier to tackle your issues and problems.
Talk To Yourself
Not all those who talk to themselves are crazy. Although seen as a strange and odd gesture, talking to yourself can help you calm down from stressful moments. Of course, it has to be positive talk; no negativity allowed. By telling yourself a self-affirming message, such as "it's going to be OK" or "you'll make it through this," you can recover from a stressful situation faster. Whenever I get stressed or worried, I tell myself these affirmations, and I really do see a difference.
Let It Go
Queen Elsa from Frozen couldn't have said it any better when she sang "let it go." Sometimes the situation that causes us to have so much stress in our lives cannot be fixed or solved, leaving us with only one choice: letting it go. This is one of the hardest things for me to do, but it is one that I find to be necessary. Sometimes things go wrong and happen that are out of our control, worrying and stressing about it will not fix the situation. So, take a deep breath and say "I am not going to let this bother me. I'm letting it go." You'll be surprised at how great you'll feel afterwards.
Stress doesn't have to control your life anymore! It's time to break up and break free of the worry shackles and let your mind return to its happy self once more.
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If you are looking for the true Vermont experience, a 4 mile scenic bike ride to Kingdom Trails, this place is for you. The property is located on top of 40 acres, with views of Vermont's green mountains in all directions and not a road in sight. The house is a artisan's dream, with built-in cherry cabinets, hardwood floors and concrete counter tops. Everything you could possibly need is here for a perfect Vermont vacation; wood stove, washer and dryer, fire pit, well appointed kitchen, trails to hike and snowshoe and a small cabin in the woods (with it's own woodstove). Bike or drive 5 miles on a scenic dirt road to East Burke Village, surrounded by skiing and mountain biking trails. Or jump in your car and head out on the pavement to beautiful Lake Willoughby. If you're an artist, or just love beautiful places, there are plenty of gardens and stonewalls to sketch, paint or photograph, and some big trees to dream under.
My husband, and sculptor, David Tanych and I (Meryl Lebowitz) have been working on this property for the past 10 years. We designed and built all of the buildings, which include an art studio, woodworking shop, metal studio and house.
I consider this compound our finest collaboration. We love having people connect with the property and encourage you to feel creative here! Bring cameras, sketch pads, notebooks...or just chill. It's fun to walk the trails and check out David's ponds at the bottom of our hill.
Please let us know if you might be bringing a pet. We ask that they not be left by themselves in the apartment, unless crated. We also have a $25 per day, per pet fee.
If you're looking for a place that can feed your soul, as well as offer you access to the best of what Vermont has to offer, this is the spot. Kids love it too, and yes, we have a bb gun.
This VRBO partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
I am an oil painter, who has been working as an artist for 30 years. David is a woodworker, and metal artist. Together we have collaborated on our property for 11 years. Recently, we have been spending our winters in California, perusing our art careers, returning to Vermont in time to plant the garden.
Meryl Lebowitz purchased this apartment in 2001
We bought this property with a vision of making it into a compound that would inspire creativity. It was a blank canvas with an incredible vista, except for the acres of clear-cut forest, which made it look as if a bomb had been dropped. First we cleaned up the land, which took a year, David built a barn to house our equipment on the second year, I started the perennial gardens, and together with our son, we began building the stone walls. The third year, my studio and David's woodshop were built, we then were able to work up here, while we lived off site. We began the house the following year, and David had the opportunity to build a structure with a rounded wall (the front wall of our house)....We lived in my studio for 6 months. Our first project in the house was an apartment, complete with David's beautiful wood cabinets and concrete counter tops. We lived there while we began working on the rest of our home. It is this apartment which we now rent on Homeaway.
Benefits? This compound is like heaven. Gardens, trails, firepits, a cabin in the woods, fresh air, no traffic, walking and running loops, privacy, organic veggies, beauty, beauty, beauty....
If you want to vacation in a rural area, you cant do better than this. And town is only 4 miles away.
Hello Meryl,
I write to you with much happiness. We were the fortunate family that stayed in your apartment a few weeks ago. We were the family that got our mini van stuck in your driveway and your husband David and another neighbor helped us out. Many thanks to David as we didn't get a chance to say good bye and thank him in person. I did want to tell you how much my husband and three kids thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your property. The joy in the kids' face when they found the sled to use on your hill was priceless. We went into that weekend having looked at a property for sale down the road closer to Burke mountain on Ridge Road (red post and beam). Trying to decide if we really wanted to invest in a second home was our primary reason for taking the weekend to be up there. Your property and apartment was beyond imaginable. Looking at the views, watching the kids explore the area and driving and running on Ridge Road is what made us decide to put an offer on that house! We now have a signed contract and are really looking forward to this summer and many more seasons in Kirby. I thank you for opening up your place which allowed us to experience the beauty that Kirby has to offer. I look at the photos you have of the property in the summer and can't even believe how beautiful it all is with the flowers and colors. The deep snow was all we saw and I thought that was beautiful! Your art work around the apartment was magnificent and we all had fun finding the sculptures on the property!
My kids (ages 12, 10 and 8) hope to come back and visit this summer and meet back up with a friend they made, Kenai (I think that is his name), the chocolate lab from the neighbors house. He was such a great dog!
Thanks Again-
We had a wonderful stay here -- the views are amazing and it's such a peaceful spot. The caretaker was very responsive, and we were very cozy. It was a quick drive to Burke for skiing. We'd love to return!
Need to update the mattresses in both bedrooms. Too soft and squeaky. WiFi was out, no specific reason given by contact person. Basement apartment, but excellent lighting.
We really enjoyed our stay in Kirby! The location is just beautiful and the house is very cozy. My husband, infant daughter and I, along with another couple, enjoyed walks around the property and some biking while we were there. The property manager was quick to respond to us when we needed him. We put the kitchen to good use and it was fairly well appointed (including a bath in the kitchen sink for our daughter!).
Would recommend this as a great place to stay! Thanks Meryl and Robbie : )
My husband and I absolutely loved the location of this rental property...on top of this big hill overlooking the beautiful Vermont hills and countryside. We've traveled and stayed at many, many locations and this one is at the top of our list. Just waking up and looking out the plentiful windows was jawdropping. There was lots of space for more than our party of two...two living spaces, two bathrooms, and two bedrooms. One of the bathrooms was a partial finish, but that didn't inconvenience us in the least. We loved the close drive (10 min??) to restaurants and grocery store. Ate at the diner there twice in two days...yummy. Also really enjoyed walking down the country roads and seeing all the unique properties and scenery. We definitely hope to return some day with more of our family:)
Beautiful custom home,up the ridge line from East Burke. Can't wait to return.
Kirby is a scenic gem in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, bordered by Burke, Victory, Concord, St Johnsbury and Lyndon. A small, agricultural village, our rental property is 5 miles from East Burke, a village well known for it's ski area and biking trails, and 4 miles from Lyndon, home of Lyndon State College.
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Philippe Falardeau, the Canadian director and screenwriter of "Monsieur Lazhar," is one of three newcomers among this year's competitors for the Academy Award for best foreign-language film, joining Asghar Farhadi of Iran ("A Separation") and Michael Roskam of Belgium ("Bullhead") as a first-time nominee. In many ways, his is also the most modest and restrained of the five nominated films, shot with a virtually unknown ensemble cast and imbued with the kind of quiet, reflective feeling that the French call "intimiste."
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Based on a hit play by Evelyne de la Chenelière, "Monsieur Lazhar," which was made in French and is scheduled to open commercially in the spring, is the story of an Algerian refugee who becomes a substitute teacher in an elementary school in Montreal after the original instructor commits suicide. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Monsieur Lazhar, like his pupils, has also suffered a trauma from which he is trying to recover. Yet amid the drama, there are also moments of humor and tenderness.
"Monsieur Lazhar" is the fourth feature-length film from Mr. Falardeau, who studied politics and international relations in college, and was, he acknowledges, his most complicated and exhausting. His previous film, "C'est pas moi, je le jure" ("It's Not Me, I Swear"), released in 2008, also focused on a child in peril, and helped earn him a reputation as a director who knows how to work with kids. In a telephone interview from his home in Montreal, Mr. Falardeau, 43, talked about that and other challenges in making "Monsieur Lazhar." Here are excerpts from the conversation:
Since "Monsieur Lazhar" originated as a one-character play, I'm curious as to what made you want to take it on.
Because there's one man onstage, I was forced, like anyone else, to imagine all the other characters as the play was going on. So my guess is that the writing began at that precise moment.
I was sitting with my producer, and at the end of the play, I turned to him and said, "That's it. We're doing that." He looked at me with a smile, a kind of surprised smile, and said, "We're doing what?" I said, "This is going to be my next film."
He laughed and said, "Well, I like the play, but I'm not sure where you're going with it." I told him, "Just give me a month and I'll come back with a synopsis."
I imagine that it must have been a real challenge to flesh out or open up something as spare as a 75-minute monologue.
A lot of people thought it must have been difficult, but yes and no. I had a lot of space to maneuver around the title character. It was not a process of just cut and paste, or having to adapt many characters. I could invent the ones that I felt were useful to the story.
And how did you go about doing that?
First, I went to many elementary school classrooms because I just wanted to know how the children were moving and talking — little stuff, like the fact there's always a pencil being dropped, messages being exchanged between boys and girls. All that still goes on.
But for the most part, it just came naturally while writing, because I dug into my own memories. I have to admit that probably all these kids are part of me: that kid who has anemia, who looks like he always has a headache? I was that kid sometimes. That kid who is turbulent and always throwing things? I was that kid, too. The young Alice, who is curious enough to ask this strange man where does he come from, what's your country? I was that kid.
Directors often say that working with children is perhaps the most difficult task they ever face. Was that true for you?
(Laughs) They lie. They say that because they want to look good.
So what are the secrets to working with children, especially when they have little or no previous professional experience?
First of all, you have to be patient and make sure they are there for the right reasons. When we audition kids, we don't put an ad in the newspaper saying, "We're making a film, send your application." Because then you get 800 kids, and half of them are there because their parents want them to become a star. Second, I rehearse with them more than with adults. With adults I don't want to kill the emotion on the set, so I don't rehearse that much. We just tune a little bit the tone of the film. But with the children you have to rehearse a lot.
And thirdly, and probably most importantly, make sure that on the set it's a playful atmosphere. A set can be very militarylike, with a hierarchy, the fact that we don't have much time, that we have to shoot, things are very organized in a military way. I want to make sure to break that and create a playful atmosphere that looks like summer camp. When it's time to work, they know it's time to work, and when it's time to have fun, they can have fun. So it's establishing a relationship of trust.
When I first saw "Monsieur Lazhar," I didn't know that Mohamed Said Fellag, who plays the title character, is actually a comedian and hadn't done dramatic parts before. Did you think you were taking a big gamble in casting an Algerian humorist unknown in Canada in such a delicate and crucial role?
I always joke that I first saw him in Brussels, came back two months later, still undecided, and then when I see the film today, I say, "Why the hell did I take so much time? He's brilliant!" Well, probably he's brilliant because we took the time, because we were patient.
It's a difficult decision, probably the only decision where you cannot afford to make an error. If you make a mistake there, in that casting, you don't have a film, it's done.
You have to remember that when you're meeting with someone, you're battling with an image of the character you have constructed in your mind and the person who is in front of you and what he is giving you. So you have to project yourself into the end product: "O.K., he's giving me this. It sounds true, he has some potential, he's really into it, I like what he's doing."
And so there's a leap of faith you have to make there, because I'm not dealing with stars who have proven they can do the job.
So in the end, what made you decide in Fellag's favor?
He has a dignity to him, and also a fragility, and you can see both of these qualities when you are looking at him, you can sense it, and that was very
important for me. I was trying to put myself in the place of the children: if I were 10 or 11 how would I react? I said to myself, "This guy would be reassuring."
This is your first Oscar nomination. What has the experience been like for you?
When it came down to the short list of nine, I have to admit it was a little blurry for me, trying to understand the committee of 30 who make the selection of the final five. So who are these people? Do they have some conversation? Is there a debate? All of that was really obscure to me. But at this point, even though I'll be nervous on the eve of the Oscars, I will enjoy tremendously the next three weeks, much more than the last four weeks.
Do you mean to say that having received a nomination, the pressure is now off a little bit?
It's on, but it's so different. Without the nomination, nobody would be talking today about "Monsieur Lazhar." And even after the Oscar, people will say, "It was a nominated film." If you don't make the final list of five, after making the short list of nine, it's like finishing fourth at the Olympics.


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Director of Muslim Rights Concern, Ishaq Akintola Cautions CAN, Uses TB Joshua As Example
Professor of Islamic Eschatology, Director of Muslim Rights Concern, Ishaq Akintola, has unleashed a scathing attack on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), branding them 'hypocrites'.
In an interview with Punch, Akintola called CAN's criticism of US Secretary of State John Kerry's meeting with Northern Governors and the Sultan of Sokoto 'infantile' and 'laughable'.
He added that the influx of Western leaders visiting The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations in Lagos has never been criticized by Muslim leaders, who actually embrace the development such visits bring for the country and its image internationally.
"Why would the Muslim community raise any eyebrow if (John) Kerry or any other Western figure attends a Christian conference or night vigil," he questioned.
"What have the Muslims ever said about Westerners and their leaders attending TB Joshua's Synagogue? We see it as a good development, a foreign exchange earner and a return match."
Akintola referred to statistics released by the Nigerian Immigration Service which revealed that six out of every ten foreigners visiting Nigeria are bound for TB Joshua´s popular Lagos based church, perhaps the most prominent Nigerian ministry that is not a member of CAN.
Adding that Kerry "did not come with a religious agenda but a humanitarian one", he questioned the motives of CAN President Dr. Supo Ayokunle´s allegations as Kerry´s primary discussions were based on aid for Boko Haram victims.
"The CAN has a way of biting off one's nose and complaining aloud later about one's inability to smell. The CAN will cut off one's two hands and still goes ahead to complain when one fails to shake hands with them… The CAN should be advised to stop behaving like the second wife in a polygamous home."
The fiery Muslim Professor even quoted the Holy Bible in sharing his disdain for Nigeria´s foremost Christian body.
"CAN is not upholding the tenets of Christianity. CAN is deceiving Nigerians. But most Nigerians know the truth and the truth has set them free. My sympathy goes to those who accept CAN's abracadabra. The Bible says, 'You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free'."
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