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“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012Community — 21hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Sam Okafor Ziglar's point hits home since I've delayed projects for years until finally starting made all the difference.

“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012Community — 21hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Sam Okafor This quote makes a good point about how action beats waiting for perfection every time.

Nordea Fined DKK 155m Over AML ControlsFinance — 3dA Copenhagen court fined Nordea DKK 155 million for shortcomings in its anti-money-laundering controls from 2012 to 2015, acquitting the bank on five of seven counts; prosecutors had sought DKK 6.6 billion. Nordea was not charged with laundering money or aiding it, and is reviewing the ruling before deciding whether to appeal.

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Dana Whitfield Banks like Nordea clearly need tighter systems, but this ruling shows the evidence didn't support bigger penalties.

“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012Community — Oct 30, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Nicole Hardy This quote hits home because taking that first step is what separates dreamers from doers in real life.

“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012Community — Oct 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Rachel Meyers Starting is always the hardest part but this quote makes it feel possible for anyone.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Sierra LaMar Murder Retrial Begins in CaliforniaWorld — Nov 2, 2026Antolin Garcia-Torres’s retrial in the 2012 disappearance and presumed killing of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar has begun after an appeals court overturned his conviction because other kidnapping allegations were improperly included. Prosecutors say DNA evidence links him to LaMar, while the defense argues the evidence is inconclusive and was mishandled.

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Hedgepeth Murder Convict Seeks New TrialWorld — Nov 3, 2026Miguel Salguero Olivares, convicted of murdering and raping UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012, is seeking a new trial, arguing prosecutors withheld favorable evidence and that other trial rulings and testimony denied him a fair defense. His lawyers also challenge an expert’s testimony, prosecutors’ statements about a potential witness, and the exclusion of evidence bearing on Hedgepeth’s time of death.

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Patrick Stewart sold Brooklyn duplex for $3.9 million before death — Oct 30, 2026Patrick Stewart, who died at 86, quietly sold his longtime Park Slope, Brooklyn, home for $3.9 million in July 2025, a year after selling the duplex he bought in 2012. He was remembered not only for his acting but as a warm, engaged neighbor who embraced the community.

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Man convicted in 2012 UNC student murder gets life without paroleWorld — Oct 23, 2026Miguel Salguero Olivares was convicted of first-degree murder, rape, sexual assault and burglary in the 2012 killing of UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth, and sentenced to life without parole plus additional prison time. Prosecutors pointed to DNA evidence, while the defense challenged the investigation; Hedgepeth’s parents said they forgave him, and he plans to appeal.

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“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012 — Oct 17, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Sam Okafor Starting something new always feels risky but this quote makes it clear why waiting around never pays off.

“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012 — Oct 17, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Nicole Hardy This quote nails it for anyone stuck in fear of failure. Just taking that first step changes everything over time.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Durant Reflects on Thunder Title Ahead of Houston Matchup — Oct 30, 2026Kevin Durant said he felt pride watching Oklahoma City celebrate its 2025 NBA championship, viewing the team’s success as an evolution of the foundation he and his former teammates helped build. He also said he wished his Thunder-era group had won the title together and recalled the strong support the city showed after their 2012 Finals loss.

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UK, Rolls-Royce Plan £2.5B Narrowbody Engine ProgrammeBusiness — Oct 30, 2026The UK government and Rolls-Royce have agreed on a proposed 10-year, £2.5 billion research programme to develop engines for future single-aisle aircraft, potentially returning the company to a market it left in 2012. The government says public-private cooperation is justified by the costs and global competition; the funding split remains undecided, while the initial phase is expected to support 3,300 jobs by 2029.

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Fever President Krauskopf Plans Exit After 2026 Season — Oct 23, 2026Kelly Krauskopf is stepping down as Indiana Fever president after nearly three decades with the organization, including building the franchise and helping lead it to its 2012 WNBA championship. Her departure comes as the Fever prepare for a pivotal offseason, and the team has not announced a successor.

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Jared Kim After nearly 30 years building the Fever into a championship team, Krauskopf's exit right before this offseason feels like bad timing.

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Hits 14-Year Low — Oct 19, 2026Homebuilder confidence fell to 29 in October, a 14-year low on the NAHB/Wells Fargo index, as mortgage rates topped 7% and buyer traffic hit its weakest level since 2012.

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Tom Gallagher At 29 on the index, this 14-year low means families like mine will keep waiting to buy.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Hedgepeth Trial Defense Rests Without Calling WitnessesWorld — Oct 19, 2026Prosecutors have rested their case against Miguel Salguero Olivares after nine days of testimony in the trial over the 2012 killing of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, and the defense is set to begin presenting its case. Olivares was identified years after the crime through DNA evidence and genetic genealogy; the jury will decide whether he is guilty of murder and other charges.

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15,500 Run Columbus Marathon Supporting Children’s HospitalSports — Oct 16, 2026More than 15,000 runners and walkers took part in the 2026 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon, an event that has raised more than $15 million for the hospital since 2012. Participants included cancer survivor Mike Ray, who ran toward a personal finish-line goal, and former patient Brynn Fraser, who cheered on runners as a mile champion.

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“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012 — Oct 10, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012 — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Dana Whitfield Ziglar's point about starting before you're ready hits home for anyone putting off a big goal.

FBI Arrests ‘Key’ Participant In 2012 Benghazi Terror Attack — Feb 6, 2026One of the “key participants” in the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack has been arrested by the FBI, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday. The suspect Zubayr Al-Bakoush, who landed at Andrews Air Force Base at 3…

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Christie Slams DeSantis for Denying Biden Same ‘Bear Hug’ Photo Op Treatment He Gave Obama in 2012Opinion — Sep 6, 2023For those of you with memories that don’t reach back 11 years — I’m talking to you, President Biden — let me remind you of the heady days of 2012, when President Barack Obama was running for a second term and New…

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Tim Curry Dies at 80; 2012 Stroke Highlighted — Aug 26, 2026Tim Curry, the iconic actor known for Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in It, has died at age 80 in Los Angeles after years of serious health issues, with authorities noting no foul play. Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012 and remained a notable presence in film and theater, appearing in roles from Annie to Home Alone 2 and beyond.

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Scholes seeks 2012 medal if City stripped — Oct 3, 2026Paul Scholes said he wants the 2011-12 Premier League medal if City are stripped, posting he is a greedy bastard; Rooney said he would refuse one.

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Chris Dalton Rooney refusing any medal shows more sportsmanship than chasing one after the fact.

French Bond Selloff Fuels Eurozone Contagion Fears — Oct 5, 2026The euro hit a 17-month low below $1.12 as French 10-year yields reached their highest since 2002 and the French-German spread hit its widest since 2012.

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Marcus Bell Germany might end up shouldering more burden if the spread keeps widening like in past crises.