text: Hello all, Part of a project I've been working on deals some with boot management and DHCP specifically. I'm not familiar with the NPACI solution/codebase, but I hacked a version of proxydhcp to work with a MySQL backend. It has some nice hooks in it which let you know if the machine is booting PXE or booting from dhclient/pump/whatever. I think having the DB backend is a little nicer than having to worry about the leases file (XML or not) since it gives you more fine-grained control over who has access to the information and how that information gets parsed. Plus it can detect when a new host is coming up and add a mapping to the DB without requiring you to parse through /var/log/messages. :) Obviously my code has some parts which are somewhat project-specific for me (I don't think everyone wants to boot off the same ramdisk I do by default :)) but I could post the code in a few weeks (deadlines coming up) if anyone's interested in such a beast. Another nice part of the DB backend is that generating a future dhcpd.conf file is pretty easy: mysql_query("SELECT HWaddr,IPaddr FROM nics ORDER BY IPaddr"); and then spew the output to a file as desired. :) -jdm Department of Computer Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0129 Email: justin at cs.duke.edu On Thu, 11 Apr 2002, Robert G. Brown wrote: > On Wed, 10 Apr 2002 tegner at nada.kth.se wrote: > > > Very helpful! Thanks! > > > > But I'm still curious about how you make - automagically - the hardware ethernet > > line in dhcpd.conf initially. Say you have 100 machines. One way I would think > > of would be to use kickstart and: > > > > Install the machines and boot them up in sequence and using the range statement > > in dhcpd.conf (so that the first machine gets 192.168.1.101, the second > > 192.168.1.102 ...) > > > > Once all nodes are up use some script to extract the mac addresses for all the > > nodes and either modify dhcpd.conf - or - discard of dhcp completely and > > hardwire the ip-addresses to each node. > > > > But I'm sure there are better ways to do this? > > Not that I know of. Maybe somebody else knows of one. I'd just use > perl or bash (either would probably work, although parsing is generally > easier in perl), parse e.g. > > Apr 11 08:18:09 lucifer dhcpd: DHCPREQUEST for 192.168.1.140 from 00:20:e0:6d:a0:05 via eth0 > Apr 11 08:18:09 lucifer dhcpd: DHCPACK on 192.168.1.140 to 00:20:e0:6d:a0:05 via eth0 > > from /var/log/messages on the dhcp server, and write an output routine > to generate > > # golem (Linux/Windows laptop lilith, second/100BT interface) > host golem { > hardware ethernet 00:20:e0:6d:a0:05; > fixed-address 192.168.1.140; > next-server 192.168.1.131; > option routers 192.168.1.1; > option domain-name "rgb.private.net"; > option host-name "golem"; > } > > and > > 192.168.1.140 golem.rgb.private.net golem > > and append them to /etc/dhcpd.conf and /etc/hosts respectively, and then > distribute copies of the resulting /etc/hosts -- as Josip made > eloquently clear your private internal network should resolve > consistently on all PIN hosts and probably should have SOME sort of > domainname defined so that software the might include a > getdomainbyname() call and might not include an adequate check and > handle of a null value can cope. It's hard to know what assumptions > were made by the designer of every single piece of network software you > might want to run... > > Of coures you'll probably want to do the b01, b02, b03... hostname > iteration -- I'm just pulling an example at random out of my own log > tables. > > rgb > > -- > Robert G. Brown http://www.phy.duke.edu/~rgb/ > Duke University Dept. of Physics, Box 90305 > Durham, N.C. 27708-0305 > Phone: 1-919-660-2567 Fax: 919-660-2525 email:rgb at phy.duke.edu > > > > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org > To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf > _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


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text: So I've given in and decided that at my level (3.5 to 4.0) pushing is the best strategy. So I play this style for the last set of a match 2 weekends ago and a full match last weekend. I win the match last weekend fairly easily against someone who I've played competetively against many times but probably have a 40% winning percentage against. This is a guy with smooth strokes, ok fitness and movement. It was really simple...when in doubt, hit a moonball. My intention on every rally shot was the clear the net by 3 feet and have it land within 3 feet of the baseline, 4 feet inside the sideline. Do not attempt even a forcing shot unless the ball is near the service line. This strategy worked very well. He ended up making errors 3 to 4 shots into rallies generally, or I was able to come to the net behind something he hit weakly. I made a few errors also even trying to push, but far fewer than I did playing more aggresively. Wednesday in my league I play another guy who I've played quite often with about a 40-45% winning percentage against. His stokes are not as solid as the previous guy but he is much more fit and quicker. I go up 5-2 in the first set and I'm playing well, and again the strategy is working, but damn is this hard work against a counter puncher!! Every rally is long, and we have some that are upwards of 20 strokes. I win more of them than I lose, but they are taking their toll. Then I run out of gas and end up losing 7-5 and the next set 6-2 or something. So, this game plan works if you have the fitness to keep at it. I obviously don't. But I start running more this weekend. A pusher is born.


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August 28, 2012
Joe Schmidt has moved to quash rumours that he will be part of the Lions set-up © Getty Images
Leinster boss Joe Schmidt has denied that he has been approached about a possible role in the 2013 British & Irish Lions coaching team.
Reports at the weekend suggested that Warren Gatland, who is widely perceived to be the favourite to lead the Lions on their tour of Australia, was interested in adding Schmidt to his coaching set-up for the tour. Fellow Wales coaches Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley are understood to be linking up with Gatland while Graham Rowntree is also likely to get the nod. But while Schmidt claims it be an honour to be a part of the Lions tour, claims that he is yet to hear from them.
"I'd be flattered if they were interested in me," Schmidt told the Irish Independent. "I played with and against Warren a little bit when we were a lot younger men. He's also coached the Chiefs when I coached the Blues, so we've obviously gone head-to-head in the past.
"Whoever gets that role, it would be a fantastic opportunity. I can categorically say I haven't been approached. But I don't think it's going to be me."
Schmidt led Leinster to Heineken Cup glory last term and has an impressive CV. But he thinks that Howley's experience of coaching Wales while they were on tour to Australia last summer puts him in good stead for a spot on the tour.
"It would be fantastic for anyone to be involved," said Schmidt. "I thought Wales did a great job down there this summer. They didn't quite get the results but the rugby was very, very competitive. It was quite open and good viewing.
"As an adjunct to that, Rob Howley was down there looking after things because Warren had broken his heels and he did a pretty good job. He oriented himself well. He learned a little about the Australian rugby climate and some of the key players that they have.
"So he'd be well-placed to go back down there, I would think. He's obviously got a working relationship with the man who looks like he's going to be named the next Lions coach. It would be a fantastic opportunity for anyone who's involved in that group."
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text: Zone Alarm Security Suite: How does Product update work? The update always says that my product is up to date but I find on the site that there are later versions which I have to download and install. Virus updates are 3 to 5MB per day. I would notice if there were larger updates. I keep an eagle eye on the amount being downloaded when I am using a wireless connection. I have to do this because there has been such a proliferation of smart phone and ipad users. When I do do a version update I need up to 300MB of download which I do on a cable machine and then transfer the file to another site where wireless has to be used. I have been using Zonealarm for a very long time and certainly since virus checking was added. I have never had a virus except for a false positive quarantine. My current version from the help file is 11.0.000.020


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While this news sounds pretty scary to me, i must admit i have no idea what relocating an arena consists in. Does it mean that the Garden will be disassembled from the current location and reassembled into a new one or it's going to be demolished plain and simple for a new one will be built? That $1 billion investment that's about to be completed soon gives me the creeps if it's just to last another decade.The New York City Council notified the arena that it has 10 years to vacate its 45-year-old premises and find a new home, the Gardens fifth since it opened in 1879.
Ten years should be enough time, officials said, for the Garden to find a new location and for the city to devise plans for an expanded Pennsylvania Station, which currently sits below the Garden, and the redevelopment of the surrounding neighborhood.
James L. Dolan, who controls the Garden, the Knicks and the Rangers, offered a low-key response to the news that barely acknowledged the 10-year deadline. Mr. Dolan expects to complete this fall a $968 million overhaul of the Garden, which has been closing in its off-seasons to accommodate the work.
Madison Square Garden has operated at its current site for generations, and has been proud to bring New Yorkers some of the greatest and most iconic moments in sports and entertainment, Mr. Dolans company said in a statement issued Wednesday afternoon. We now look forward to the reopening of the arena in the fall of 2013.
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As a big fan of the Maybelline mascara, I never really experiment with other brands when I need to change but just swap and change between the Maybelline items. This time I decided to try the Volume Express Colossal in black. At full price this item is normally £7.99, but it was on offer in Boots for 2 for £7 so I picked up a foundation as well. The Colossal is packed in a bright yellow tube, in a simple plastic packaging. The mascara tube itself is Maybellines standard bullet shape tube with a screw off lid at one end. The brush itself is pretty standard but nice and strong and easy to hold.
The Colossal is enriched with matte shadow pigment that claims to plump up lashes and give a wide eye, big lash look. You apply as normal so there is no technique needed. The brush applies the mascara well and evenly over lashes without any clumps or any flaking. The mascara is not too thick, but also not runny. It is a good consistency that sticks well to lashes and makes them instantly look fuller and more defined and separates each lash. The rich pigment also does make help if you are looking for a smoky eye look with complimenting eyeshadow.
The mascaras lasts well, and if applied in the morning is still in place by bedtime. You do not get any smudging or flaking throughout the day. It removes easily with eye make up remover or facial wipes without the need to rub etc.
I would buy this masacara again
I tried this mascara on a whim last year as it was on offer and I generally find Maybelline to be a good quality brand. There are several versions of this mascara - cats eye, smokey eye, waterproof and colossal. I've tried them all and this review is of my favourite (and the one I'm using right now) which is the Volum' Express Colossal. This mascara costs £7.19 at Boots but can often be bougt as part of various offers.
The mascara is standard in that you screw the lid off to reveal the wand. The packaging is a bright yellow so easy to spot in your makeup bag! The tube is a good thick size and easy to hold and use.
The wand is medium thickness and tapers towards the end. It's very basic and standard but I like that in a wand, I've tried ones with funky twists and turns and curves and I find that a basic no frills wand works best for me. This wand doesn't really go to a sharp point, so if you like a point to get those shorter eyelashes around the inner eye you might want to think twice about this. The bristles are quite soft and seem to be a sort of material and no plastic. I like this as I feel it's probably kinder to lashes.
The tube I have is 100% black and it's a really dark black colour. Apparently you're supposed to apply mascara in a zigzag motion along the eyelashes. I have a confession - I blink into my mascara! I only realised it the other week but I hold the wand steady and close my eye slowly into the brush to apply mascara. Now I think about it, it's a bit weird but it works for me!
This mascara coats your lashes with mascara very easily and one coat is more than adequate. I find that this mascara creates very long, thin lashes. I'm quite lucky in that my lashes are long anyway, but I can tell the difference in this mascara compared to others. My sister and a friend have also used this mascara, I know this because I asked them as their lashes looked so long and thin and I was wondering what brand they were using! Personally, I use one coat of this mascara and then a coat of Rimmel to build the lashes up and make them a bit thicker for a bolder look for my day to day makeup, but if I wanted a casual makeup look I'd be happy to use one or two coats of this.
Removal is easy - I use a No. 7 cleanser but I've used cheaper cleansers and wipes and the mascara comes off easily. I do find I need a few cotton wool pads due to the mascara being so black but I feel this is a small price to pay to have fabulous lashes all day!
This mascara isn't waterproof, although there is a waterproof one in the range. I tend to get quite watery eyes in the cold, I find if they're really bad that it can make my lases a bit shorter, but generally the mascara can withstand a bit of moisture and still stay on fine.
Overall this mascara is a great price and a lovely day to day product. It makes lashes ver long and thin and is a very natural looking product. I wouldn't wear it on a night out but it's great for a day at the office!
I have been using this mascara for a number of years now, since it first came onto the market a while ago. I am a massive fan of maybelline mascaras as I think they offer value for money in a market crowded with mascaras which are more money than they are worth.
This mascara comes in a lovely elliptical shaped yellow plastic tube and has shiny orange letters, leopard spots and a band around the lid. The tube operates exactly as you would hope and the design overall is functional and eye catching. I often find myself reaching for this mascara purely because the colour and design are so bright and so it often grabs my attention over the others.
The mascara fluid is a lovely dark black and is relatively fluid and wet which means you get good coverage and lashes that dry hard so that the mascara lasts longer and your lashes don't feel sticky. The only thing you have to watch out for is that when you first apply the mascara it is quite wet so it can be a little bit messy.
The mascara brush is curved slightly to fit the contour of your lash line and make for easy application. The brush is narrow and made from bristles which I personally prefer to plastic combs. The mascara brush is easy to manoeuvre across all your eyelashes, even reaching the smaller lashes in the corners of your eyes. The coverage is nice and your lashes are lengthened and certainly look very feline.
The only thing I think this mascara is missing is that it doesn't tend to do much for the volume of your lashes. That said, I have never found a mascara yet that covers all of the different things you would want one to do. So actually I do think this is rather a good mascara too own for separating your lashes and giving some dramatic length to them.
This mascara retails at around £5.99 which is the cheaper end of what is out there on the market. Personally I think this is far better than a lot of other mascaras I have used and it is one I have continued to buy, which is the ultimate compliment as I own at least 25 mascaras at any one time and rarely re-purchase the same one.
Overall, this is a great staple mascara to have in your make up collection.
Maybelline is not a brand that I would usually go to in order to purchase mascara as I have found really great mascaras from L'Oreal, however, I received this one in a goody set at Christmas so wasn't going to let it go to waste.
**What it promises**
"Discover the new colossal cat eyes mascara from volum' express for wide eyed volume. The new flare brush stylises lashes for a full fan of wild volume- it's savagely sexy! Flare out lashes for a bold cat eye look. Collagen enriched formula for colossal feline volume and no clumps."
The mascara packaging itself is bright yellow which makes it easy to distinguish and find in my makeup bag.
Personally I have found that the handle is quite small and found it difficult to use at first as I could not get a good grip of it. After a couple of attempts though I soon got the hang of it.
As the brush comes out all of the excess mascara is wiped away easily. The brush is slightly curved and made of soft bristles.
**My experience**
I am not a huge fan of curved brushed with mascara as I can never get the look that I like but I persevered.
The brush glides easily through my lashes to coat them with a nice, even amount of mascara which is a lovely deep black.
Despite the brush being curved my lashes do not seem any more curled than if I were using normal mascara. However, the curl does have a nice effect and my lashes are fanned out and do not clump together.
Being from the Volum' express collection which promises colossal lashes you can understand why I was expected big volume lashes from this product. Unfortunately this did not deliver. Yes my lashes are lovely and curled but the volume is hardly anything to shout about.
I can wear this mascara all day with no smudging and it comes off easily at the end of the day with makeup remover.
You can find this mascara for upwards of £4.99 both online and in various stores.
This is a nice mascara but it's not excellent. I will continue using it as it was a gift but when it is gone I will be returning to my L'Oreal Voluminous mascara. I would perhaps buy it again if it was really cheap on offer but it just did not live up to its extravagant claims. 3 stars from me.
Having tried pretty much every mascara on the market today (I would guess since I own so many!) I know exactly what I'm looking for when it comes to this kind of product and I don't often get taken in by the latest gimmick. Ive often found the mascaras that claim to offer something REALLY new and different - opposed to the standard length and volume you hope for - don't tend to work so I don't get swayed easily by those kind of claims. However that changed when I saw this particular product hit the shelves 'Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes Mascara' I had to have it for 2 reasons - 1. I'm a big fan of the whole flicked, cat eye look anyway so anything to help me create that is welcomed and 2. I really liked the leopard print packaging - awful reason to buy something I know. But it seems my first impressions weren't wrong because I absolutely adored this mascara from the minute I used it and have continued with it ever since, I guess sometimes gimmicks can work!!
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Price: I paid around £8 for this mascara.
Stockists: I personally bought mine from Boots but Ive also seen it in Superdrug & online from Amazon so its not a hard one to find.
Shades: As far as I can tell from buying experience this is only available in Black.
Other Info: This mascara claims to have a collagen formula combined with a curved 'claw shape' brush for extending the look of your lashes - particularly the ones in the corners for a really long, fanned out 'cat eye' look.
As I already admitted the packaging was one of the main reasons I was drawn to this mascara in the first place - having somewhat of leopard print fetish I'm sure you'll understand the lapse! This mascara comes in a bright yellow, cone shaped tube and contains 9.5ml of the mascara. Bu the vest thing about it for me was on the tube is some leopard print in a striking gold colour making sure it really stands out - the rest of the information on the tube is also that colour as well making it a lot easier to read. All the information on this is printed on the back of the tube - shelf life (6M) and claims but sadly not much else. Now that doesn't bother me as I don't really need a long winded ingredient list but if anyone has allergies to things sometimes used to make mascara then it will be a downside - also there isn't an address or website to find extra information out from either, again that's not an issue for me but for others it might be. Like a standard mascara the top of the tub simply twists away to reveal the applicator brush tucked away on the inside - seems very secure to me, haven't had any problems with my tubes drying out quickly or anything like that so practical and a really nice design for me. But for people who need ingredients either keep away or attempt to find a list online first.
The Brush:
Anyone who has read a mascara review of mine in the past will know how much I hate companies who claim to have a new fancy shaped mascara brush because Ive found they don't work in most cases and simply don't deliver on the wild claims, however this one has made me change my mind ... never thought Id write that! As promised the brush is slightly curved but I found it was just the right shape to fit the shape of my natural lashes very well from root to tip and all the way across. None of the messy business I normally have when using curved brushes in fact I found applying this a lot easier and a lot quicker than usual - when I'm using a straight, standard brush. There's none of that trying desperately to reach the little corner lashes without leaving a splodge of mascara on your eyelid because this one gets them without even trying as they fit the natural lash shape so well. This has definitely made me think twice about different shaped brushes - sometimes they do work, and in this case make the job a whole lot easier!
The Mascara:
Seems like a bit of a strange section but I like to know a few things when it comes to the actual product before Ive used it - and not just what it looks like on. The consistency is a big factor I look for as often Ive found brands cant seem to get that just right texture between thick enough to make your lashes look thick and bold but thin enough so it doesn't dry out quickly and isn't a pain to apply. This one I'm happy to say is perfect for me a good amount comes out on the brush each time I come to apply and its thick enough to make a bold statement but not so thick my eyes feel weighed down - just what I was looking for. One small niggle which I find strange is this stuff has a very strange, almost chemical scent to it (very different to other mascaras in my opinion) luckily however the smell disappears when you apply it (Ive never been able to smell it anyway) and doesn't irritate my eyes or anything like that - again not a massive issue for me but people with skin that's sensitive to fragrance might want to watch out for that. Overall the mascara itself Ive been very impressed with - its exactly what I was looking for.
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If someone could have tailor made me a mascara to fit in with my look I don't think they could have done a better job than this. Without mascara I have quite small and light lashes and the difference this makes to them is amazing - I have very thick and bold, statement lashes but with a LOT of length as well - without them looking over the top or the dreaded clumpiness that thick lashes sometimes creates. Ive had so many comments when wearing this from people asking me if I'm wearing false lashes so the difference for me without mascara and with is shocking. I think this is suitable for day and night wear as one coat will just open up your eyes a little with the thickness and length and then add a few coats for nighttime and it helps create a really bold look - particularly when teamed with some liquid eyeliner. Do I look like a cat? Probably not in all fairness but that's not why I bought this (I do the flicks with my eyeliner everyday anyway) but that's not why I bought this - I just wanted a mascara to team with my normal liquid liner look for a sometimes more dramatic effect and this has certainly delivered. I love this one and none of my little niggles about the dodgy smell would put me off using, buying and recommending this to others - so get out and buy yourself a tube!!
- As a quick footnote Ive also found this mascara to be very longlasting when your wearing it - no flakes or clumps as yet and its also very easy to remove with a quick swipe of eye make-up remover and all trace is gone, so no scrubbing your eyes red raw before bedtime with this one!
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I usually buy more expensive mascara, but I had this as a present so thought I'd give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it is.
The most colossal lashes in just one coat.
* Lush collagen-enriched plumping formula and Mega Brush instantly build 9X volume, without clumps
* Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested
* Washable, also available in Waterproof formula
Sweep brush from root to tip to plump lashes and achieve dramatic volume. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or eye make up remover.
PRICE: You can get this on the high street for around £7, or slightly cheaper online.
PACKAGING: It comes in a bright yellow and metallic colour scheme, which is really handy as it stands out amongst the blacks and greys of my make up bag!
This product claims to add up to 9x more volume instantly. I'm not sure about 9x but it did definitely add a lot more volume. My eyelashes are thin and short, so I need a decent mascara to make them stand out. I usually spend at least £15 on mascara, so I wasn't expecting big things from this one. In the past cheaper mascaras have worn off quickly, clumped my eyelashes together or left black rings under my eyes. This does none of those things.
For the price I was really happy with this mascara. It's long lasting and makes my eyelashes look both thicker and longer. It's easy to apply and doesn't clump. I have been using mine pretty much every day for 4 months and am still continuing to use it. So it's well worth it. I will be using this from now on - and saving myself a bit of money in the process!
Mascara is probably one of the main items of make up that I couldn't live without (with the addition of my beloved Touch Eclat!!) and I do like to experiment with different ones. As I am also a very big fan of cats, I couldn't help but get a little excited when I laid eyes on the Collosal Cat Eyes Volume Express Mascara by Maybelline.
What does the product do?
The product promises to give you seven times your natural volume on your eyelashes which sounded good to me. It claims that it will make your lashes look fierce and that it will help flick them out giving you the ultimate cats eyes. It uses collagen to make the lashes look fuller and more beautiful.
How do you use the product?
The product should be applied in the usual way. You should apply the product to clean lashes and then beginning at the roots, you should move the brush in a zig zag motion along the lashes.
Packaging and Price
The product comes in a bright yellow chunky tube which is easy to grip. It has a tiger print on the lid of the product and a brush which is supposed to be like a claw but is in fact just slightly curved on the end. The product costs around £7 and it can be bought from department stores like Boots, large supermarkets and also from a variety of online websites.
Application and Performance
The bristles of the brush are soft and fairly bendy so you don't need to apply much pressure when using the product. The mascara is very present and quite liquidy so you feel like you're getting a good coverage. the colour of the product is a dark black which I like as it does have an intensity and it frames your eyes well. The product does enhance your lashes and builds the length a bit and also the volume but it isn't a massive difference. I definitely wouldn't say it was seven times thicker!! It does make my eyes look prettier however and I would say that this mascara suits me better for the day time rather than a night out on the town. The mascara is long lasting and it doesn't flake away and land beneath my eyes, making me look tired as some other mascaras have. When it comes to the time for the mascara to be removed, it is easily removed using my usual eye make up remover. The product doesn't irritate my eyes and it doesn't cause me to feel any discomfort, even when I am wearing my contact lenses.
This is a good mascara that gives you an enhancement of what you have but that isn't quite as collosal as the name would suggest! It is good for day time wear, long lasting and makes your eyes look prettier. The colour is nice and dark, and the product is easy to apply. I will happily continue to use the product but I probably won't be repurchasing the mascara as I've used ones that thicken and lengthen the lashes much more.
It's a rainy day. My old mascara is effectively, on my chin. I grab the first mascara near the till point and get out the door as fast as I can. And it's the bright yellow and bronze tube with the smattering of leopard print around the cap that I take home.
Unlike a lot of Maybelline mascaras, this one contains a narrow, slender wand, curved in design to ensure it catches the lashes at the edge of the eye. And again unlike other mascaras of the same brands it's easy to use. The formula is an appropriate consistency, and the brush traditional bristles as opposed to the plastic comb style. The size of the brush makes it simple to coat lashes and get a great finish without catching the lid and other eye makeup.
While it gives a long lash and excellent cat eye effect, it's not quite as good as the advertisements claim. It does create a 'colossal cat eye' look, but it's difficult to achieve without false lashes. In an attempt to recreate the image of the full, luxurious lashes, I applied several coats, and this resulted in my lashes becoming stringy and quite brittle.
I would purchase this product again, but would not recommend to anyone who was expecting miracles.
Having tried many mascaras in my life time and having been recently very disappointed by some other recent purchases I decided to try this Maybelline 'Cat Eyes' mascara. I have always liked Myabelline's mascaras and it was on offer in a 3 for 2 on all maybelline cosmetics so I bought it along with some eyeshadow and got a free nail polish. It retails at around £8.99 in most major chemists and supermarkets, but keep an eye out for special offers!
The packaging is striking, it has a lot of information on the back of the cardboard, stating it is hypo-allergenic and suitable for contact lens wearers, which is not always the case with some 'dramatic' mascaras as they can contain fibres that can be really irritating if you wear contacts and one gets in your eye! I have worn tis with contact lenses and had no problems.
The actual mascara tube itself is a striking yellow and has a 'wild cat' print on it which is cute and adds to the feline feel. The Mascara is easy to use, some have found the curved brush tricky but I like it as it allows you to get to the roots of the lashes easily which makes them look thicker. It goes on easily and you can build it up for a more dramatic look with extra coats and it doesn't flake and it lasts a long time.
It really made my lashes stand out, they looked longer, thicker and darker. I have worn this alone or combined with other eye make up and it looks great either way; it even looks good if you can't be bothered to curl your lashes beforehand; though curling them will give an even more dramatic look.
It is easy to remove, but if you have layered it on it might take a bit longer to get off but it doesn't drag or flake off.
I have given this 4 stars as while it is a great mascara it's not especially 'cat eyed' and the volumising effect is not as dramatic as it could be (or it is claimed to be!), but over all I would recommend this as it is an excellent mascara and is equal to , if not better, than many more expensive rivals!
My first impression was good. I liked the curved brush as not only did this effectively spread out my lashes evenly but made it much easier to apply. I have never had problem with clumps with this particular brand which has always been a huge issue with those mascaras that are considerably cheaper than these. It is the longest lasting brand I have used and rarely need to re apply unless on my bottom eye lashes.
Though it spreads the lashes very well, its not he thickest you can get them. Its certainly gives them an elongated look but for nights out I would go for a different mascara as its not very think at all. I sometimes use this brush first and then change to the waterproof for added thickness
The price is around £6 which in my opinion is great as its fantastic quality so if you are looking for something decent but don't mind too much about how much is costs then go with this one. You will not regret it.
Good but not as good as original 'Colossal Black' mascara - this is my personal best. I bought this when the supermaket had run out of my favourite and it was on an introductory offer.
I find that with this mascara it is best to take your time with it, as the small brush can be a little fiddly as it has to be held at an angle (as the brush is curved).
The brush is quite thin so eyelashes are separated - however I prefer a thicker brush last that stands out more. This mascara is great for getting eyelashes to shape outwards at the end corners.
The brush is made of plastic and can sometimes scratch your eyelid slightly if you are careless and in a rush.
The effect is good when you take your time, however for a thicker lash it is best to go over the lashes with a thicker mascara.
The price wasn't bad at around £4 when it was new out - but I wouldn't pay full price for it now.
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Five keys for Blue Jays to make postseason
By Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com
The Blue Jays arrived in Seattle on Monday with grand aspirations of solidifying themselves as a legitimate contender in the American League Wild Card race, but instead, they left empty-handed.
The three-game series sweep was the worst-case scenario for a team that all of a sudden doesn't have a very large margin for error. Toronto finds itself looking up in the AL Wild Card standings at not only the Mariners, but also the Tigers and Angels.
The 3 1/2-game deficit with approximately six weeks remaining is hardly insurmountable, but it's also more challenging to overcome than it might appear on paper. Here's a look at five things that must happen if the Blue Jays want to remain in the race.
1. The offence needs to rediscover its early-season magic.
The strength of Toronto's roster was always supposed to be found in its everyday lineup. Through the first two months, the projections turned into reality as the Blue Jays scored the second-most runs in the Majors (287). But that was a long time ago, and since then, the production hasn't been anything close to its early billing.
The numbers in August have been ugly as the club has scored 30 runs in 12 games en route to a 3-9 record. There has been a disturbing trend of scoring early, but then going quiet the rest of the game. Toronto scored first twice in Seattle and managed only four runs total in Houston, losing all six of those games. The offensive issues need to be rectified, and soon, for this team to have a chance.
2. Edwin Encarnacion has to make an immediate impact.
Encarnacion got off to a slow start this season by hitting .250 with two homers and 15 RBIs in April. That wasn't a big deal at the time, but the Blue Jays don't have the luxury of remaining patient this late into the year. Encarnacion, who is set to return from the disabled list Friday, hasn't faced big league pitching since July 5, and while it could take him a while to get his timing at the plate, that's also something Toronto simply can't afford.
The veteran first baseman can carry a lineup when he's at the top of his game. Even though Encarnacion hasn't played in more than a month, he ranks fifth in the AL with 26 homers, along with a .277 average and an impressive .959 OPS. Encarnacion's presence alone should stop teams from constantly pitching around Jose Bautista, but the Blue Jays will need more than just that.
3. Marcus Stroman and Drew Hutchison have to avoid running out of gas.
Stroman and Hutchison are in the process of easily setting career highs in innings pitched. During any other season, the Blue Jays likely would be talking about an innings limit, but with the club hoping to contend, all bets are off. Toronto will continue to monitor each pitcher, but neither of them will be removed from the rotation unless the club completely falls out of the race.
It almost goes without saying that Stroman has been the club's most valuable pitcher over the past two months. Hutchison has been inconsistent at times, but he has shown flashes of his future potential and continues to answer the ball every fifth day. It's almost impossible to know what to expect from both of these pitchers down the stretch, but the Blue Jays will need them at their best.
4. The 2013 version of Colby Rasmus has to emerge.
Rasmus likely is entering his final six weeks in a Blue Jays uniform. He entered the season with lofty expectations, but his performance so far has been a disappointment. The lack of production will take its toll during free agency, but more importantly to Toronto, it has severely hampered the bottom of the batting order.
Everybody knows the talent is in there, and Rasmus' .840 OPS from last season should be the norm instead of an aberration. He's always been a streaky hitter, and while time is running out, it's also not too late to make an impact down the stretch. If Rasmus gets hot, it completely changes the way opposing pitchers can navigate through the Blue Jays' lineup.
5. The Blue Jays need a little help from their friends.
Let's be honest, the Blue Jays no longer control their own fate. They have to win at least three more games than Seattle and Detroit (or four more than Kansas City), and that's not going to be an easy task. Toronto needs to go 27-13 the rest of the way to reach the 90-win plateau, and while this year may require slightly fewer wins than that to get into the postseason, it's usually a good benchmark.
Scoreboard watching will become the norm in the coming weeks, and the positive news is that Detroit and Seattle have some difficult challenges ahead. The Mariners will play 23 of their final 42 games against teams with records of .500 or better, including four against the Blue Jays from Sept. 22-25. The Tigers will play 22 of their final 43 games against those teams, and the Blue Jays have 19.
What's not included in that final tally is that the Blue Jays have nine games remaining against the Rays, who might have a losing record, but traditionally, Tampa Bay is anything but a losing team against Toronto.
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Launched in early 2012, Hyundai's groovy Veloster coupe started with a bang in the sales race.
The combination of racy looks and some real practicality gave the car a head-start against some of its competition.
It was only when the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ coupe with its old-school rear-wheel-drive arrived a few months later that the Veloster really had some competition, but even then, it wasn't that simple.
While the 86/BRZ appealed to the hard-core driving enthusiast, the Veloster with its slightly softer approach continued as the coupe of choice for those who valued looks over actual performance.
But that's not to say the Veloster didn't have plenty of appeal and if something slightly offbeat is your thing, then the Veloster had that, too.
The quirkiness came in the form of an asymmetric bodyshell. Rather than a simple pair of doors on each side as per a normal three-door hatch, the Veloster had just such a layout on the driver's side with a small extra door on the passenger's side.
There will always be those who struggle to reconcile themselves with a car with odd numbers of doors on each side, but for everybody else, the Veloster made a bit of sense, enabling much easier access to the rear seat from the passenger's side.
The rest of the stying package was pretty good, too, with a wide, aggressive grille, a swoopy roofline and bulging wheel arches
Inside, you got the usual Hyundai plastics and attention to detail that was good enough to give the Japanese makers a run for their money.
In its entry-level form, the Veloster was fitted with a normally-aspirated 1.6-litre four-cylinder that made 103kW and 166Nm of torque.
To be fair, it did the job, but the fact remained that the Veloster looked a whole lot faster than it really was.
A six-speed manual transmission was offered and probably extracted a bit more from the engine, but many buyers opted for the clutchless six-speed dual-clutch which gave the car a convenience edge in city traffic where the majority of them spent their time.
Even then, the DSG version didn't offer the same snappy performance as some of its ilk, so we'd still plump for the conventional manual.
For those who were after more performance in the same racy package, the wait ended in mid-2012 when the Veloster Turbo broke cover.
With 150kW and 265Nm of torque, the turbocharged version promised a lot and delivered … most of it.
To be honest, even with the turbocharged driveline, the Veloster was still a bit soul-less and while it was quick enough, it never really appealed to the keener drivers out there who tended to direct their affections towards hotter hatches (and the 86/BRZ, of course).
Of course, what that means for a second-hand Veloster is that it probably won't have been thrashed as mercilessly as the competition models, nor is it half as likely to have been fiddled with for more performance.
Both these things are great if you're buying a used Veloster.
The other big bonus for those in the market for a pre-owned Veloster is that even the earliest-delivered cars will still have some of Hyundai's excellent five-year warranty to run.
But it's worth checking the service history of the car. As with all manufacturers, if the car hasn't been serviced by the book and something fails as a result of that it that particular component may not be covered.
On manual cars, make sure the gearbox isn't making any untoward noises and that each gear engages smoothly and positively.
It's worth checking the clutch for slippage and shuddering when taking off, too.
To be honest, this hasn't emerged as a huge problem in Australia, but some owners in overseas markets have experienced gearbox failures.
When looking at a particular car, make sure all the electrical gear works properly.
We've heard of some Velosters with silly little problems in this area and also make sure that the leather-wrap on the steering wheel isn't coming apart and starting to flake or peel.
Other interior problem areas seem to be centred around the navigation system and Bluetooth components fitted to some models.
Make sure it all works first time every time before handing over the money, although we've heard of some navigation systems that simply refuse to work properly even after return trips to the dealership.
One thing to remember with the Veloster is that even though it has that third door for access to the rear seat, the seat itself is only for two thanks to the centre cup-holder section that rules out a third backside across the rear bench.
The seat itself is pretty flat and shapeless, too, despite its looks and, like many new designs, the view from the rear seat is severely limited by the sharply rising waistline.
Velosters fitted with the panoramic glass sunroof were recalled to have the glass checked.
Apparently, an assembly-line glitch meant that the glass on some cars was damaged as it was being fitted. In cases of extreme heat or simply the impact of being driven, the glass could fracture.
A Hyundai dealer will know if a particular car was affected by the recall and whether it's been attended to.
Our rating: 3/5
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Engine/s: 1.6 4-cyl/1.6 4-cyl turbo
Transmissions: 6-DSG/6-man
Fuel economy (combined): 6.4 litres per 100km (1.6)/6.8 litres (turbo)
Safety rating (courtesy of www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au): 5 stars
- Looks phenomenal and will appeal to the extroverts out there.
- Extra door on passenger's side might seem odd, but it's useful and doesn't affect the car's visual balance.
- Performance of turbo version is pretty handy.
- Brilliant warranty will still apply second-hand.
- Some people just can't reconcile that asymmetric door thing.
- Rear accommodation pretty basic.
- Entry-level 1.6 is a bit gutless.
- Not as engaging as other performance hatches.
Toyota 86 – The real deal in terms of its layout with old-school rear-wheel-drive. Engine is revvy and lacks mid-range, but still a proper driver's car. Many have been modified already, so beware. 4.5 stars
Kia Cerato Koup – Looks like a miniaturised muscle car. Two-litre engine gives enough grunt and six-speed manual is our pick. Reliability seems good and most have been left unbutchered by the kids who bought them new. 3.5 stars
Suzuki Swift Sport – Great looking hatch with enough performance to be convincing and a great reputation in the trade. Drives well and won't be difficult to unload come trade-in time. 4 stars
What to pay (courtesy of Glass's Guide):
Model Year New Now
Veloster 2012 23,990 15,500
Veloster 2013 23,990 16,000
Veloster + 2012 27,990 20,800
Veloster + 2013 28,990 22,000
Turbo 2012 31,990 25,100
Turbo 2013 32,990 26,300


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Workforce Managment Trumps Spreadsheets in Contact Center
Technology is designed to make our jobs less tedious; however, many contact centers struggle with implementation or full deployment of software designed to automate the forecasting process.
For example, many centers find it challenging to transition from using spreadsheets to utilizing a workforce management tool that not only streamlines processes, but provides a strong return on investment.
There are three common reasons for reluctance to proceed with process automation:
- Belief that internal productivity metrics cannot tie in with workforce management tools
- Size of the center
- Cost prohibitive – no buy-in from management
Internal Productivity Metrics
Centers that have used spreadsheets exclusively may believe that their metrics cannot be integrated with a workforce management tool. While it is more comfortable to continue with something that is known versus trying something that is unknown and unproven, the truth might surprise you.
Workforce management solutions are available that offer spreadsheet integration tools that open reports in Microsoft Excel using data from an Oracle database and allow reports to be created and automatically refreshed in the spreadsheet view.
Tools of this nature allow users to upload existing spreadsheets with the formatting already in place, and to create additional tabs with the background data needed to populate the report. These tabs can be linked to the final report tabs using formulas or VBA scripts. The reports can be set to auto-update with a refresh rate selected by the administrator. Dynamic dates and rolled-up totals are available to help facilitate ease of use by reducing the additional functions that would need to be added to the workbook.
Custom metrics such as Average Sales, Contacts per Order, Contacts per Hour and Average Wage can be integrated into the workforce management system and displayed in the spreadsheet integration tool, rather than manually reporting on them from a separate external system.
Manual reporting processes can be revolutionized through use of a workforce management solution, saving hours of time and labor to effectively deliver multiple dashboards and reports needed by executives. Real-time views of performance data allow for actionable results.
Real-time KPIs ensure no delay in communication of information, and monitoring this data is critical to provide accurate and up-to-date feedback. Once KPIs are delivered and acknowledged, agents can quickly change measured behavior. This is not true in a manual environment where agents often do not receive their KPIs for weeks or even months later.
By communicating real-time KPIs to agent desktops, productivity is instantly improved, specifically for typical targets such as AHT, adherence, contacts handled, and any other goal by which agents are measured.
The best contact center managers know their statistics, develop a training budget which includes ongoing workforce management training, and move away from manual processes to take advantage of the workforce management tool.
Size of the Center
Size of the center is a consideration when investing in workforce management solutions. While Excel spreadsheets and Erlang calculators are less costly, experts maintain that these tools are ineffective for centers employing more than 25 agents, having widely fluctuating call volumes, or for centers with locations across different time zones. There is an increased chance of errors and decreased level of accuracy. Making changes quickly also becomes difficult, if not impossible.
Management is often conflicted about the value of workforce management software because of the costs associated with implementation, training and perceived return on investment versus benefits realized. Cost is a major consideration in acquisition of workforce management software, with most in-house installations exceeding six figures.
One viable alternative to purchasing a full-blown platform is to consider a hosted versus in-house system. A hosted structure offers many advantages over in-house models:
- little or no capital investment
- no risk of major systems failure
- pay as you go and only for what you need
- no interruption to business as upgrades can be performed during slow times
- fast implementation
- little or no need for in-house IT support
- rapid adjustment to changing business conditions
- benefits for staffing contingent on varying workflow
- users experience the benefits before purchasing an in-house system
- same benefits as in-house installations
Next Page: Hosted or In-House
Whether you choose a hosted system or in-house installation, each choice quickly pays for itself through better staff utilization, reduced administrative costs, and the ability to run "what if" scenarios before making costly changes.
Forecasting can be performed for both multi-channel and multi-site environments. Real-time adherence options provide an extraordinary benefit in ensuring agents are in the right seat at the right time and performing assigned tasks.
An unexpected benefit can be realized through agent empowerment as workforce management software allows agents to have a degree of control over their schedules. This can have a direct impact on attrition rates as well as a reduction in supervisory administrative tasks.
Management Buy-In
An additional issue faced by contact center personnel responsible for conveying to management the importance of automating the forecasting system can be the inability to define and articulate how workforce management can improve service levels and increase efficiency.
The vernacular of contact centers may not be understood by those who do not work in that environment, and poor communication can result in the failure to justify the need for a workforce management system. An important point to remember is that people buy benefits and not features. Therefore, decision-makers need to understand what will be gained by the purchase of a software solution and not simply presented with the features.
Workforce management software is instrumental in impacting a company's bottom line through improved customer service. Busies and abandon rates are reduced and target service levels are more easily achieved. An investment in workforce management software in today's contact center environment is critical to remaining competitive and providing the service your customers expect.
Whether you choose a hosted system or in-house installation, making the right purchasing decision to meet your needs on the front-end eliminates the need for future adjustments. Investigate before you buy and talk to more than one vendor to ensure you are getting the right solution.
Lori Kyker is senior consultant at Pipkins in Chesterfield, Mo.


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BATON ROUGE, La. – As we detailed Tuesday, LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron's NFL background played a role in the emergence of several Tigers as top draft prospects. Cameron knows how to coach talented players to perform at the pro level, and he knows what it looks like when said players possess legitimate NFL potential.
Cameron predicted recently that many of LSU's offensive draft prospects possess the potential to hang around the league for a long time after being selected in this week's NFL draft. Here are some thoughts about those ex-Tigers straight from the horse's mouth – the horse in this case being a coach who spent more than a decade in the NFL as an offensive coordinator and head coach before joining Les Miles' LSU staff last year.
Perhaps the greatest testimony to Cameron's impact on the LSU offense was Mettenberger's improvement in his final fall as the Tigers' starting quarterback. He had long possessed the raw tools to become a success – most notably prototypical size (he's 6-foot-5) and a strong throwing arm – but he didn't put it all together until working with Cameron.
Cameron coached NFL quarterbacks Drew Brees, Philip Rivers and Joe Flacco, and he indicated that Mettenberger has the skills to become a pro starter himself.
"You're looking for innate accuracy, a guy who can just throw the ball accurately and make it look easy. A guy who's not mechanical, a guy who just is a natural thrower and the ball goes where it's supposed to go," Cameron said. "Once you've been around great quarterbacks, you know what it feels like and you know kind of what it looks like, but it has a certain feel to it. What you [saw at LSU's pro day was] a guy throw a football like the great quarterbacks in the National Football League."
RB Jeremy Hill
Hill is another Tiger who, like Mettenberger, dealt with off-the-field issues before working with Cameron. But Cameron vouched for Hill's character, saying, "I think we all, every one of us, make mistakes. May make a mistake or two. I have no issues with Jeremy Hill. He's been a great kid since I've been here. In my dealings with him, he's where he's supposed to be when he's supposed to be there."
As far as on-the-field possibilities, there isn't much to question when it comes to Hill. He rushed for 1,401 yards and 16 touchdowns last season and set an SEC record for a back with at least 200 rushing attempts by averaging 6.9 yards per carry.
Hill's versatility and intelligence inflate his value even further.
"Really look at backs in the league. Go count how many can play on first down, second down and third down, third-down-and-short and inside the 3-yard line. You're not going to find many," Cameron said.
"He's an every-down back and he's an ascending player and he's off-the-charts smart. He is LaDainian Tomlinson-smart and LaDainian is a lot like Darren Sproles, Ray Rice – it's a who's who of guys that were great players in our system and the one thing that they all had that most people didn't know is how smart they were, football smart they were. He's just a young smart, but I think he'll be a brilliant player in the National Football League."
Beckham will probably be the first Tiger selected in the draft – ESPN's Todd McShay has him going 13th overall to St. Louis in his newest mock draft – thanks to his explosive skills as a receiver and return man.
That ability existed before Cameron's arrival, but Beckham made big strides at receiver in 2013, improving from 713 receiving yards in 2012 to 1,152 last season. Cameron credited LSU receivers coach Adam Henry, another former NFL assistant, for teaching Beckham and Jarvis Landry how to attack the ball as pass catchers.
"Adam Henry does a tremendous job teaching our guys how to run into the football," Cameron said. "Of course, guys who have great hands aren't cushioning the ball into their body. They just come attack the ball. And those two are the best college receivers I've been around at attacking the football, which you have to do in the NFL."
WR Jarvis Landry
Landry received plenty of love from draft analysts for his strong all-around game – as a blocker, reliable receiver and route-runner – that should translate well to the pros.
After a disappointing result running the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, Landry helped his cause a bit by running a 4.58-second 40 at LSU's pro day. But straight-line speed is not the only kind of quickness required to play in the NFL, particularly at receiver.
"If you can't win in the first 5 yards, if you don't have short-area quickness, you're not going to last in that league because corners aren't going to play off of you," Cameron said. "And the one thing he's got … He's got NFL explosion, NFL quickness. You've got to win those first 5 yards because now they're going to get their hands off of you."
OL Trai Turner
Turner surprised some when he announced that he would turn pro after an All-SEC redshirt sophomore season. But the Tigers' former right guard has generated positive buzz since the season ended and could come off the board in the draft's early rounds, a possible outcome again strengthened by versatility.
"He has guard-center value," Cameron said. "Most people don't know that about him: If he has to play center, he could play center, because you have to. You only dress seven linemen in the National Football League on Sundays, so you've got to have a guy who can play guard and center. At least one, if not all your guards have to play center. So I think his versatility's critical."


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When a recent news release reported the sad retreat of a beloved and respected leader to an "inclusivist" position, I was grieved. His inclusivism is only a new term for an old error--which, among other things, presumes to extol God's grace by skirting the issue of His eternal judgment.
But to declare a gospel of divine love, grace and mercy, without the balancing implications of the cost of refusing those gifts, is to extrapolate from God's tenderness a hint that He also is spineless--that His generosity is gratuitous, not costly.
Love, grace and mercy as "stand alones" may produce warm fuzzies, seeking to embrace God's grace gifts without coming to terms with God's godliness; asking for His charismata without opening to His character. The trail of history is littered with leaders who have done this.
Beginning with a distortion of biblical "love," they end in ethical confusion, forgetting love's price, its commitments and its duty. Beginning with a sincere desire to platform God's abundant kindness, they go soft on His laws--His life principles that keep us from folly.
Before long, their miscalculations about God's love wander into excused infidelity and immorality; their aberrations of grace lead to the refusal of a disciple's lifestyle; and their presumptions about God's mercy end with rationalized syrupy notions of eternal life on human terms, where unrepentance is forgiven anyway and a universal waiver of all personal accountability is given to everyone.
Full fidelity. At the bottom line, this current matter brings us face to face with the ultimacy of God's truth regarding salvation's provision. We recurrently are faced with reminders that any pick-and-choose approach that neglects full fidelity to the entire scope of the gospel's component truths is untrue. Partial truth is not the truth, any more than a fraction is a whole number.
There is no such thing as a gospel of "inclusive love" that doesn't come to terms with salvation's exclusive terms; truths that incorporate inescapable issues of eternal judgment; the ultimate issues of heaven's joys and blessings; and the contrasting horror of hell's suffering and loss.
When this truth is short-changed, it is always the latter half of the whole truth that is omitted--the horror of hell. It's the most unpleasant truth in the Bible, but as we reflect on the inevitable drift inclusivism may lead to, I offer this review.
First, no Christlike follower of the Savior will ever self-righteously handle this theme, or ever view with vindictive delight the condemnation of a human soul to eternal perdition.
Similarly, no clear-thinking disciple of Jesus can ever view this issue with less conviction than Paul, who said: "Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men...if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you. For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died" (2 Cor. 5:11-14, NKJV).
Jesus on the subject. We aren't called to focus on hell--Jesus didn't. But He did reference it often, though He used a variety of terms. As a rule, I've preferred using such expressions as "eternal loss," "eternity apart from the Source of our being," or "the endless darkness for having forsaken the Light of the World." Our Lord models this approach, varying His own terminology regarding eternal judgment.
But while He will sometimes describe hell as to "come into condemnation," to "perish" or to go to "outer darkness," there is no danger of mistaking what He means. This is because at other times He is painfully direct, presenting the sobering and frightening truth of an eternal destiny He calls "hell."
In all, the full context He gives is consistently balanced, for Jesus always remains God's Incarnate Love, even when referring to "the everlasting fire" or "hell fire" (see Matt. 18:8-9). This text in Matthew reminds us that as much as our human diplomacy may tempt us to avoid this subject, Jesus teaches it with such gravity we dare not gloss it. Let's take a look at the passage:
"'If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire.'"
This is no ranting spiel, but a confrontation of human selfishness and disobedience. The "hand, foot and eye" figures depict His call to "cut off" or "cast off" human willfulness that: (a) seeks our own works without God's will (hands); (b) pursues our own ways without God's Word (feet); and (c) lusts for our own goals rather than God's purposes (eyes).
Jesus teaches no "half gospel" without consequences, but neither is He "God on a vendetta." Following the starkness of His declaring the penalty potential in rebellion, He immediately turns to the beauty of God's love reaching to rescue the lost. The context, the parable in verses 10-14, literally spills love from God's heart, as the Great Shepherd's quest reveals "it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one...should perish" (see Matt. 18:10-14).
Seeing our Lord's directness faces us with the task of thinking through and deciding how we can responsibly communicate the whole truth without making the gospel sound like a "hell truth." Centrally, our mission is to proclaim salvation, not condemnation--to invite to God's heart and heaven's love, not to invoke visions of God's frown and hell's fire.
Nonetheless, any to whom we preach need to be aware "there is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death" (Prov. 14:12). I can't point to salvation's "bridge over troubled waters," without making clear that any other route is a plunge into a chasm of destruction.
Neutralizing the superficial. Perhaps our first challenge is to neutralize superficial ideas.
In my book on basic doctrines, Grounds for Living (Chosen Books), I wrote: "Hell cannot be defined by the shallow human depictions of a God having an angry tantrum, or by medieval caricatures of people boiling in bubbling vats of liquid fire. No, hell is worse than that."
Teaching what that "worse" involves can gain the serious attention of adults otherwise tempted to discard seriously thinking about hell because of juvenile presentations of it. (Note: This is to deepen sobriety of thought about hell, not to minimize the reality of its fiery judgment or that the Lake of Fire is a literal truth--see Matt. 18:19; Mark 9:42-48; Rev. 20:7-15.)
I have found that a pensive presentation of the truth of hell helps remedy the cheap Hollywood stereotype of the "hell-fire preacher," who is always melodramatically depicted as a mouth-frothing, pulpit-pounding, early-Western-American evangelist (and who is almost always found out later in the film to be a drunken womanizer).
In helping people see hell in more than its "fire" light, use reasoned biblical exposition showing that its suffering is more than physical torture. The scriptures reveal it as the endless torment of a conscience--a mind and soul who refused alignment with God's order in this life, thus eternally setting themselves in opposition to God's love forever.
In that light, thoughtful listeners can be led to understand how the flames hell generates are more the result of the friction of a human will in resistance to its Creator than by any desire of God Himself to simply burn them forever. Hell, then, becomes understood as the revealed, logical projection unto eternity of the self-imposed consequence of eternal separation from God, whose loving purpose and plan of redemption was either ignored, unwanted and refused.
Thus I offer a few of the inclusive facts, but enough to demonstrate that it is a false inclusivism that, in the name of love and forgiveness, forgets that those graces were provided because "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (see John 3:16).
And that "none should perish," He issues this call: "I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live" (see Deut. 30:19).
True inclusivism includes the whole of that message.
Jack Hayford is chancellor of The King's College and Seminary in Van Nuys, California.
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Remember when I told you guys that my brother was really considering joining the military? Well, because of this fact, I wanted to make a tutorial on another skull that represented both the military and the hell that the guys go through when they are there. Keeping the ARMY theme going, I am going to show you guys "how to draw an ARMY skull", step by step. For those of you that have been with Dragoart for a while, you might remember a particular skull that was in the Top 50 for almost two years. It was called a solider skull and I can guarantee you that if I was to redo or clean up the drawing in the fashion that I do now, it would be devastatingly awesome. The face paint on the Army skull you see here is an idea I conjured up from one of the characters in the movie Apocalypse Now. I believe it was Martin Sheen who had the face paint on. It was the scene when he killed Marlon Brando's character and it was so awesome. I could literally watch that film again without a doubt. Anyways, the Army skull has a Green Beret style hat, with a dog tag being gripped by the teeth that says 'dead'. The bullets and flames in the background are supposed to convey war and hell. I love how the drawing came out and I hope you guys enjoy this amazing skull lesson on how to draw an ARMY skull. I will be back with some requested characters so stick around to see who I upload next.
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Tigers lock up top three Draft picks
By Jason Beck / MLB.com
A source confirmed to MLB.com that Nick Castellanos reached an agreement with the Tigers on a contract with a $3.45 million signing bonus. University of Texas reliever Chance Ruffin, the second of Detroit's two first-round selections, agreed to terms with the club on a contract that includes a $1.15 million signing bonus.
"I knew it might come down to the last minute, but I didn't know it would come down to the very last minute," Castellanos said.
"It was definitely tough," Castellanos said. "It was exciting. It was exhausting, now that I think about it."
University of Arkansas left-hander Drew Smyly, the Tigers' second-round pick, also agreed to terms with the Tigers for a $1.1 million signing bonus, according to a published report.
The Tigers confirmed the deals late Monday night. ESPN.com first reported the Castellanos agreement, while the Austin American Statesman first reported the Ruffin deal.
Though the Tigers didn't have their own first-round pick, having surrendered it to the Astros to sign free-agent closer Jose Valverde, they gained two supplemental picks near the end of the first round as compensation. They felt like they received true first-round talent in Castellanos, a sweet-swinging infielder from Archbishop McCarthy High School in south Florida, but they also knew the challenge to sign him.
Castellanos has a scholarship offer to the University of Miami, but in the end chose the opportunity to enter pro ball with the Tigers, the team his mother's family grew up following in Michigan.
Ruffin was the 48th overall pick in the June Draft, but he went just four picks after Castellanos. The son of former Major League pitcher Bruce Ruffin, his negotiations took longer than some might have expected as he weighed whether to return to a talented Longhorns squad or start advancing toward the big leagues now.
"It was pretty tough, all the good memories in college and great teams," Ruffin said. "It was tough to leave all that behind. But it was time for me to move on and pursue a professional career."
His signing adds another talented relief arm to a Tigers farm system that already has quite a few. Ruffin has been projected by some as a pitcher who could progress quickly through the system, and has garnered comparisons to Major League closer Huston Street. He isn't the prototypical power arm the Tigers usually go for, but he has a good arm and a solid track record with the Horns.
Smyly, the University of Arkansas left-hander who was a Draft-eligible sophomore following an outstanding season for the Razorbacks, had an intriguing decision to make. He could have gone back to school and come back out for the Draft after his junior year, or he could capitalize on his 2010 collegiate campaign. Smyly and his adviser picked up talks with the Tigers over the weekend.
Though full details on the deadline signings won't be known until the Tigers make an announcement Tuesday, it appears fourth-round pick Cole Green was the highest-drafted Tiger not to sign. Ruffin's teammate at Texas told the Austin American Statesman that he turned down a $300,000 bonus to return to school.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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ASRock H55DE3 LGA 1156 ATX Motherboard Review
Introduction and Specifications
ASRock creates H55DE3 around Intel's LGA 1156, H55 tandem
ASRock has added four H55 solutions to their line of Intel motherboards. We received the H55DE3, which is a budget board that includes some higher-end features like quad CrossfireX support, full 1080p Blu-ray playback, and multiple video output options built right into the board. The H55 chipset itself delivers new capabilities for digital home, small office, and home office consumers, and this is the centerpiece for ASRock to build the H55DE3 around.
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The ASRock H55DE3 is a tad smaller than your typical ATX configuration, but they seem to use the footprint well by adding two eSATA connectors, HDMI, and four DIMMs that can be maxed out using 16GBs of DDR3-2600+ (OC). The onboard HDMI delivers uncompressed high definition video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in a single cable, supporting all HD formats including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
Courtesy of ASRock
The overall specifications below suggest that ASRock wanted to create a board targeting budget, multimedia users looking for HD playback options and decent overclocking capabilities. It's support for LGA 1156 processors also makes it enticing for one of Intel's most successful platforms.
ASRock H55DE3 Technical Specifications (taken from ASRock's website)
|- Supports Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 and Pentium® G6950 Processors in LGA1156 Package
- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
- Supports EM64T CPU
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB*
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, VCCM, SB,VTT, PCH_PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)
- Supports Smart BIOS
- Supports Intel® HD Graphics
- Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10
- Max. shared memory 1759MB*
- Multi VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
- Supports HDMI 1.3a Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200
- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz
- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.3a (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
- Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
- Realtek RTL8111DL
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s)
- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s)
- 2 x PCI slot
- Supports ATI™ CrossFireX™ and Quad CrossFireX™
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x TPM header
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port
- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
- Intelligent Energy Saver
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock OC DNA
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control
- ASRock U-COP
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Good Night LED
- Turbo 50 / Turbo 100 GPU Overclocking (Requires Processor with Intel® Graphics Technology)
- 2 x SATA Data Cables (optional)
- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control
- CASE OPEN detection
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power
- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required)
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LAKE MARY, Fla. - Close to a dozen schools have been put on lockdown in the last month, and while schools are required to drill and plan for threats of violence that's not always the case for day cares.
[WEB EXTRA: Day care safety]
That is changing, and those changes could affect how you choose which day care is best.
Infants and toddlers; they're the little people who need big people, for just about everything.
They can't fend for themselves, and they certainly cannot defend themselves especially if a gunman were to storm into their day care.
But in a simulated scenario, instructors with Defensive Tactics Solutions are training daycare workers to defend themselves and the children they watch over.
They are showing day care workers what it would be like, if a gunman targeted their day care and ultimately, what do to do about it.
Some of the people who attended the drill were there on their own. Some were sent there by their boss.
Marsha Taylor, who owns Kid City USA in Lake Mary, brought her entire staff.
"I really think every teacher needs some kind of this training, you just have to know what to do," said Taylor.
Keep in mind, schools deal with shootings differently, because of the age of the children. Kids in school can listen and understand. They can line up and run.
Babies are helpless.
"We take care of 200 children. We are responsible for 200 babies that belong to parents. And those parents are entrusting the children in our care. So it's our responsibility to do whatever we can to protect them when they're with us," said Jennifer Matthews, a director at Ladybird Academy.
"It's a bond we have with the children. They're with us the majority of the day time when they're awake," said Cachea Torres, who also works in a day care.
If nothing else, this drill was a wake-up call to the new reality that any place with children could be a target.
"Those kids need to know that you're going to protect them. They need to know if a bad guy comes in to the school they need to know Ms. Marsha will protect them," said Taylor.
The instructors with Defensive Tactics Solutions believe that more and more parents will start to look for day cares with workers who have been trained in defensive tactics, that's why everybody at the end of the class gets one of these, so they can stick it in their day care window.
After the class, Taylor told Local 6's Erik Von Ancken that Kid City USA will start doing active-shooter drills every month just like they do fire drills.
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The Celtics come in after beating Fort White in a 13-inning marathon last Wednesday.
Tuesday's Baseball Playoff Previews
What: Region 4A-2 semifinal
Who: Williston (20-5) at Trinity Catholic (18-9)
When: 7 p.m.
Winner gets: Either Bishop Moore or Satellite in the Friday's regional finals
Notes: The Celtics come in after beating Fort White in a 13-inning marathon last Wednesday. The game took nearly five hours, he longest in school history, but Trinity Catholic was able to win thanks to solid pitching and a walkoff home run by Sam Atwell. Before hitting his home run, Atwell pitched seven innings of scoreless relief. Next up for Trinity is Williston, the District 4A-5 champs. The Red Devils only recorded three hits against South Sumter in their regional quarterfinal but were able to win 2-0 thanks to 11 walks, two hit batters, two errors and three passed balls by the Raiders. Trinity Catholic has faced Williston twice already this season with the Celtics winning both matchups. Trinity won 3-2 at home on March 6, then won 4-2 in Williston on April 10. The Red Devils defeated Santa Fe 1-0 in this round last year, then were defeated by Bishop Moore 9-3 in the regional finals. It was the Red Devils first trip the regional finals since 1923. Trinity Catholic will be looking for its first regional final berth since 2010. The Celtics' attack is led by Dash Winningham (.439, 10 HRs, 34 RBI, 25 runs), Tim Retamoza (.360, 3 HRs, 23 runs), Alex Merritt (.368, 3 HRs, 18 runs), Kevin Fuller (.329, 21 runs) and Jesse Lepore (.307, 19 RBI). TCHS boasts a team ERA of 1.90, good for second in the county behind Forest. Lepore (1.27 ERA, 55.1 IP, 95 Ks, 5 wins), Atwell (2.00 ERA, 35 IP, 37 Ks) and David Larger (0.83 ERA, 42 IP, 38 Ks, 6 wins) lead the Celtics pitching staff. Williston is led by senior Justin Forsythe who is hitting .429 with three home runs, three triples, 24 RBI and 20 stolen bases. Freshman Austin Langworthy is also a key contributor at the plate, hitting .384 with a team-high four home runs, eight doubles and 22 RBI. On the mound, the Red Devils have two workhorses in Langworthy (1.08 ERA, 52 IP, 67 Ks, 5 wins) and junior Trent Johnson (0.50 ERA, 70 IP, 47 Ks 10 wins), who has recorded six complete-game shutouts on the season.
What: Region 2A-1 semifinal
Who: St. John (10-16) at Lecanto Seven Rivers (17-2)
When: 7 p.m.
Winner gets: Either Monticello Aucilla Christian or Deltona Trinity Christian Friday's regional finals
Notes: The Saints had to wait a while, but it was well worth the three reschedules as St. John went on to defeat Orlando Faith Christian on Saturday, 9-2. With the conditions less than ideal, the Saints used their excellent baserunning attack to take control. The bats came alive for St. John, which helped to set up its baserunning. As bizarre as the three rainouts were for the Saints, Seven Rivers' regional quarterfinal game was even more bizarre. The Warriors started their game on their home field on Friday at 1 p.m. With them up 4-0 in the bottom of the first, a thunderstorm then delayed action. A decision was then made to switch fields, so Seven Rivers and its opponent, Orlando Christian Prep, packed up and moved to Central Ridge Park in Holder. Between the thunderstorm and the travel time, the whole delay spanned nearly 90 minutes. When play resumed, the Warriors put up 12 runs in the first and were never challenged, winning 17-0 in five innings. St. John has lost two out of three games to Seven Rivers this season. When the teams first met back in March, the Saints won 4-1. They lost to the Warriors 6-3 in the an April regular season meeting, and 5-4 in the District 2A-3 finals. St. John starts five freshmen, including Josh Harper (0.64 ERA, 43.2 IP, 33 Ks) who will take the mound for the Saints Tuesday. Harper is also hitting .415 with 21 runs and 16 stolen bases. Senior Mike Ergle (.415, 22 runs, 6 doubles, 22 SBs), senior Ryan Oltz (.390, 16 RBI, 11 SBs), junior Anthony DiLavore (.403, 21 RBI, 21 SBs) and freshman Jordan Salamone (.347, 13 SBs) lead the St. John offense. Salamone, Saturday's winning pitcher, has recorded 31 strikeouts in 22 innings for the Saints this season. For Seven Rivers, junior Adam Gage is hitting a robust .508 with 6 HRs, 25 RBI and 34 runs, while sophomore Cory Weiand has an average north of .525 with 25 runs. The left-hander is 7-0 on the mound with 84 strikeouts in 44 innings while sporting a sub-0.50 ERA. Seventh-graders Parker Pillsbury and Garrett Griggs, as well as senior John Iwaniec, are key contributors on offense for the Warriors. A win Tuesday would be a huge step for St. John's program, which has started five freshman, sometimes six, this season.