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Mumbai call centre scam: ₹15 crore transferred abroad, say cops
The alleged mastermind of the Thane call centre scam had transferred the money from seven accountsmumbai Updated: Apr 20, 2017 01:06 IST
The Thane police have uncovered details of transactions worth crores of rupees done by Sagar Thakkar alias Shaggy, the alleged mastermind of the Thane fake call centre scam. Shaggy was produced in court on Wednesday and has been remanded in judicial custody for 14 days.
Police said transactions worth Rs15 crore were done from seven bank accounts in India. " The money was sent to other countries and all the seven companies under which the accounts have been registered are fake. We are investigating the documents that were submitted to set up the accounts".
According to the police, Shaggy also holds an account at Shanghai, Hong Kong, under a fake company — Top Jane Limited. A police officer said,"When our team went to Gujarat, we found a passbook and other documents related to the account at the Hong Kong bank. We have sent a letter to the police there, asking for more details of the account and the transactions that have taken place.
" Shaggy said that the accounts were set up to secure loans for his company. But yet we have not found anything like what Shaggy says. Apart from this, the police team which had been sent to Gujarat have got physical evidences but need to properly investigate to produce in court" added officer.
The crime branch arrested Shaggy earlier this month after raids last October on his fraud call centres in Thane. The probe that followed found the centres were used as a front to cheat loan defaulters in the United States
The employees would pose as revenue officials to target loan defaulters. Sources said Thakkar took just 15-20% of the scam money, while the remaining went to his partners and employees.
Thane call centre scam mastermind reveals his mentor's name
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Today was an interesting day ahah. So we just didn't really feel like riding today, so we all sort of slept in. But I was already up so I just had a heap of brown rice with soy milk, bananas, and maple syrup for breakfast, but when the rest of the gang got up, I had this desire to cook for them ahah, so I ended up making some epic waffles, so I had a few waffles as well. Then around 10, we (Kristen, Bonny, Ashely and I) hit Santa Monica to check out some ethical shops for new clothes. First we hit up Brandy Melville, and looked around for ages, before heading over to Urban Outfitters, but none of us were sure about the conditions of the workers who make the clothing, or where they're manufactured, so I went up to a girl, and really politely asked if she knew anything about that, and her response was so abrupt: she just said that they're made all over so she wouldn't know.
And when we asked her if she could find someone who would know, she just started talking right into the store PA system, and asked the manager to come out since we wanted to talk to him, and when he came out, he ended up knowing nothing as well...
I mean, we all just felt like they didn't care about our concerns, and that they were just annoyed by our seemingly unnecessary concerns. I mean it just shows that most customers (including me until just recently), dont care and aren't aware that most shops dont sell ethically made fashion. So after that failed inquiry, we headed to the local food co-op to stock up on some goodies. I got some vegan blueberry muffins that I've been wanting to try for ages. OH and I also bought some more cinnamon cereal eheh. Then we met the guys at this awesome salad place for lunch, and I just got a whole heap of greens, corn salsa, lentils, and the BEST tabouli! From there, we stopped off at Free People, where I ended up getting a super cute maroon shirt, and both Bonny and Ashely got some gorgeous flowy tanks. I swear Bonny looked like a Roman goddess in hers ahah. From there we stopped off at Brandy Melville one last time, but when I was there... someone PICK POCKETTED ME! :(
I had my purse unzipped and some lady stole my wallet, took the 200 USD I had in it, then I guess they just dropped it, and someone handed it into the counter. Because when I finally realized it was gone, I looked all over and finally asked the counter, and they returned my wallet. I was heartbroken when I saw that my money was gone, but Kristen helped give me perspective that, the pickpocketer could have taken my credit card, id cards and basically stolen my identity too if they'd really wanted to. Her and Ashley also said that they both felt tugs at their purses as well, and Ashely said she turned around and saw it was an old Indian Woman! How CRAZY is that?! Anyways, after coming home, we just did a few errands, then Lex and I played some piano duets (tried to), and sang in a really out of tune voice, ahahha, but it was SO much fun, and just put me in the happiest mood. And finally, all of us sat down and had a wonderful lil LA family dinner. We had these burger balls that Kristen made, and I had heaps of brown rice, avo, lentils, potatoes, sweet potatoes all drowned in BBQ sauce. Then I had a few more bowls of cereal before BED! :D

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Super faith
He's saved millions of lives, thousands have read his word, and he's even been resurrected from the dead. I'm talking about Superman of course. The Man of Steel may be a miracle worker, but he's no Messiah. However, this doesn't stop some individuals from worshipping his likeness. Working in Hollywood, Christopher Dennis always aspired to be an actor. Between being unsatisfied with roles offered to him in auditions and being unable to take time off from work, Dennis' frustration began mounting.
One day Dennis decided to don a Superman costume and strut his stuff on Hollywood Blvd., making $500 in his first outing as Krypton's last son. Dennis, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Christopher Reeve, has reprised his role as Superman for the past 21 years.
"Comic book fans read their comic books like it's the Bible," said Dennis. "Each character has been given a background and a story. Some people are into it for the alter ego, like Clark Kent, and some people like the Superman side."
The line between religious parable and comic book story has been blurred significantly as more and more Americans look to superheroes as role models; but are students really worshipping superpowers?
Gabriela Melara, a Kinesiology major, tries to make equal time for going to church and watching her favorite Batman television show in her free time.
"I like the fact that he has no superpowers; he's an ordinary man doing amazing things," said Melara. However, caped crusaders are not what Melara entrusts her faith to.
Being a devout Christian on campus isn't always easy. Melara has trouble relating to her fellow students when trying to comprehend their religious beliefs. "You are going to find out it's real, even if you try to search for it," she said. "It's all about faith."
Brandon Jackson, an Advertising major, was raised Catholic and uses faith to keep a positive outlook on life. Jackson, who models in his spare time, thanks his church and religion for sheltering him from evil.
"At the end of the day I know God is watching me, looking down on me," said Jackson. "If I'm having a bad day, it makes it better; it keeps me motivated to keep faith that something good will happen."
"I always tell people to keep their faith," said Jackson.
Claudia Fuentes is a Photography major who has struggled with faith her entire life. Throughout the course of her life she, at one time or another, considered herself a Catholic, a born again Christian, a Mormon, and even gave being a Jehovah's Witness a shot. "A lot of the values are the same; it's all about family, respect, and doing good."
Fuentes – a woman who questioned what lies beyond this life – committed to faith after tragedy.
"At one time, I had a hard time believing in God—I had some faith issues," said Fuentes. "I lost my faith, and I got it back when I lost two nieces, one in 2005 when she was 15, and one last year; she was 26. Those two people were so important to me—it changed me."
"When you lose someone you love, it does change your thoughts about religion," said Fuentes.
There was no divine intervention or a man in a mask to save either of Fuentes' nieces, so she turned to spirituality. "You're either a cold-hearted believer or you're confused and you don't know. I'm thankful, I'm a lot happier now," said Fuentes. "I'm more forgiving."
While some students discover newfound faith, others reject the faith they previously placed in religion.
"I feel like if I was in massive trouble, it's more likely I'd be saved by a man in a Spiderman costume than Jesus," said Santa Monica College student, Roxanne Friedmann.
"I grew up in a very religious house. I never missed any church. I went to church at five in the morning on top of going to school for four years," said Friedmann.
Friedmann, a reformed Mormon, who attended Brigham Young University briefly after finishing high school, began doubting her faith as a teenager.
"I'm an atheist and have been since I was 16. High school was funny because, although I had decided I didn't want to be Mormon, everyone already knew," said Friedmann.
"God is all powerful, and there are consequences for not following him," said Friedmann. "You can't make other people follow your religion."
"The difference between someone who reads comics, and someone who believes in God, is the person going to church hasn't figured out it's not real," said Friedmann. "Sometimes people get so caught up in worshipping, and their soul, that they forget to live."
Religion and superheroes teach us about camaraderie and bravery in the face of crises and disaster. "The only thing I've seen positive in a church setting is you have a community to rely on for the elderly, new families and the downtrodden," said Friedmann.
Whether you place your faith in superheroes, religion, or neither, if you find improvements in your life, inner peace and strength, then your faith is well placed. "I think, because we live in such a liberal area, people are less likely to judge you for your beliefs," said Friedmann.
Human beings are fragile creatures. We age, we break, we worry and we die. Whether it's a spiritual deity overseeing our day-to-day activities, the government, or the Watchmen, as a species we like to hope that something is protecting us, and our loved ones, from harm.
*Amy Gaskin contributed to this report.


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Cinemovel Foundation has always promoted projects of travelling cinema for health and social communication campaign and wish to present a new project: African Screenings – The community Film Festival. This is a project created to involve local communities and international partnerships to foster free public screenings, training courses for local youth, social communication campaign, with the aim to focus on the value of cinema in between tradition and innovation.
Artist@Work in Ferrara for the Festival of Internazionale
From 5th to 6th October 2018 Artist@Work will be in Ferrara for the Festival of Internazionale magazine. The 64 works created by more than 80 Italian, French and Bosnian artists as part of the European project "Artists@Work" will be on display at the Grisù Factory in Ferrara (street: M. Poledrelli, 21) from 10 am to…
RIFIUTOPOLI on tour
Libero Cinema in Libera Terra 2018 Edition
Cinemovel Foundation continues its commitment for the 2018 Edition of Libero Cinema in Libera Terra, the Travelling Film Festival Against Every Mafia.
The 'cine-van' is ready to go: the screen will be up starting 17th July 2018 in Lombardia, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Toscana, Umbria, Campania, Puglia, Calabria, Sicilia until 5th August, to champion the values of legality and to broaden the field of democracy.
The Travelling Film Festival of Libero Cinema in Libera Terra 2018 includes two thematic summer camps: Estate Liberi in San Giuseppe Jato (Sicily) and Genoa (Liguria).
"The Undergound World" according to Enrico Fontana
Enrico Fontana* started narrating the world of "Rifiutopoli" (waste country) in 1984 after he discovered that waste "would be discarded even in the most beautiful of places, where you would expect to see only butterflies, not waste". "Rifiutopoli" became the story of an underground world, where waste is corrupting nature at its core. This story…
MeMo – Memories in Motion
MeMo – Memories in Motion is a multimedia project created by Cinemovel Foundation to tell the story of a property located in the Northern town of Galbiate (Lecco, Italy) redeemed by the justice system in the mid 90's, from its previous owners affiliated to the Mafia: the Coco Trovato family. Today that property is a building…
Cinemovel African Screenings is back
Cinemovel African Screenings is back and is going to the Ivory Coast for the first edition of the Community Film Festival of Grand Bassam 2018, thanks to a partnership with the Abele Group.
We are very happy and proud to hear about the work of our local troupe in Senegal that since the first Community Film Festival edition (2010) in Mboro Sur Mer, is now working on the 2018 Edition of Senegal Weurngeul Film.
Artists@Work: Artists at work for the culture of legality
Ettore Scola: the surprise is the enemy of the mafia
"Cinemovel is an incredible surprise during its travels … arriving in a square mounting the screen, pulling the tie rods, starting a projector, all gestures are amazing."
Homage to Mandela
Screens of Africa, travelling cinema and social communication.
"Travelling cinema has two great advantages: the first is that it is "movel", it is mobile, and it can go on the spot, the second advantage is that cinema communicates in a straightforward way, with great empathy, because it is image, not spoken words, so reading is not required in order to understand. It is image!".
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I met an elderly man during the week who was a proud holder of the OBE (Order of the British Empire) He had served most of his life in the teaching of others in one educational calling or another. One of the Schools in which he taught was close by to my own Grammar School and this reminded me of something that I was going to relate.
During my teenage years in the middle sixties, when fashion and music was undergoing such tremendous change, I used to hang around with two other liked minded individuals branded as 'Mods' except our mode of life was more a statement of style than the adherence to a doctrine. We had no shiny chromed Scooter nor wore the coat that was uniformly needed for distinction. We had our mohair suits hidden under Crombie overcoats and silk scarves to hid the pin-through collars and ties. We traveled by train to West End Clubs and Brighton Beaches.
You would never find us three in fights with the enemy or bad-mouthing those 'Rockers' in leather jackets on greasy Motorbikes, we had better things to do and girls on our minds. We kicked a few deck chairs over but simply as a way of marking that stoney beach with our stash of 'purple hearts' to retrieve after the inevitable search by the Sussex Constabulary. Always would we travel out in three, Graham Keith and I, and most often return together but occasionally all or one of us would need the backing of the others as an alternative nights pleasure was made available. We were smart not only in dress but predators on the rampage from London to the Sea.
I moved away from the area that I had grown up in when I joined the Police Force and as a consequence never kept in touch with either of those two. I married and moved further, without a single thought of them or their lives until recently and the man in the back of the Cab reminded me of one of them.
The law had to be changed in this country to re-try a murder trial in which one of my previous friends son was involved along with others. He had been tried in a Criminal Court by the Crown, and in a civil Court by the parents of the dead boy, both times the evidence being insufficient. Recently that changed as new forensic discoveries lead to him, and one of the fellow accused, being convicted. My point to this tale is a simple one, had my life not been as it were and I had fathered a son then maybe my son would have been his sons friend, and there, when the murder was committed.
There but for the grace of God we all could be and as my wife is often heard to say; "Someone had to be Hitlers Mum."


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Home exchange
Home exchange, also known as house swapping, is a form of lodging in which two parties agree to offer each other homestays for a set period of time. Since no monetary exchange takes place, it is a form of barter, collaborative consumption, and sharing. Home exchange can cover any type of residence including apartments, houses, holiday cottages, boats, or recreational vehicles. It can include an exchange of the entire home or just a room. The length of the swap can vary from a weekend to over a year. The swap can be simultaneous or non simultaneous. Home exchanges are usually arranged via specific types of social networking services, most of which charge a fee.[1][2]
Like all homestays, home exchanges offer several advantages over hotel lodging, including a lower cost and opportunities for cultural diplomacy and friendship.[3][4][5][6]
Some networks offer the ability to collect a security deposit.[7]
Summer is traditionally the peak season for house swapping, as families travel during school breaks.[4]
Organized home exchange originated in 1953 with the creation of Intervac International by a group of European teachers looking to travel internationally economically during their summer breaks.[8] That same year, teacher David Ostroff created a home exchange network called "Vacation Exchange Club" (now HomeLink) in New York City.[9]
In 1992, Ed Kushins started what is now HomeExchange.com after a home exchange experience in Washington D.C. In 1995, he moved the business to the internet.[10][11][12]
In 1999, home exchange was estimated to be growing at 15-20% per year.[13] In 2010, home exchange networks were continuing to experience rapid growth.[14]
Participant demographics[edit]
Participants tend to be well-educated and well-traveled. Home exchanges are popular with teachers during school holidays, particularly during the summer,[15] and with senior citizens, who have more time to travel.[16]
A 2008 survey conducted by homeexchangeguru.com showed that 92% of participants have attended university and more than 60% have done post graduate work. Of participants, 52% travel with children or consist of groups of three or more, while 48% travel without children or in groups of two or less.[17]
A 2013 study by the University of Bergamo showed that participants were more skewed to higher age groups, with 28.3% aged 45–54, 18.7% 65+ and only 5.9% under age 34.[18] The study showed that 84.3% of respondents seek out museums and nature, 67% value environmentally-friendly tourism, and 98% express interest in cultural heritage. Fair trade food (63%) and organic food (73%) are also important.[18] The study noted the strong degree of trust necessary in collaborative consumption, with 75% agreeing that most people are trustworthy. 93% were satisfied with their experience, with 81% having swapped homes more than once.[18]
Home exchange was the subject of the 2006 romantic comedy, "The Holiday," directed by Nancy Meyers, in which a home swap between Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz leads to romance with Jack Black and Jude Law.[19]
Permanent home exchange[edit]
There are several situations in which people have exchanged homes permanently:
- During the subprime mortgage crisis, home exchange was used to help buyers and sellers when financing was harder to obtain.[20][21][22][23]
- Mutual exchange is a mechanism for tenants of public housing in the United Kingdom to swap their homes.[24]
- During ethnic conflicts, such as in Iraq in 2006, members of ethnic minorities have swapped homes with friends who are members of different ethnic minorities in a different neighborhood. The goal is that each minority resident ends up in a neighborhood where their ethnicity is in the majority, thus reducing violence.[25]
External links[edit]
- ^ Costello, Caroline (31 January 2013). "10 things you need to know about home swapping". USA Today.
- ^ Miller, Shelley (7 February 2013). "8 Easy Ways to Choose a Home Swap Club and Enjoy a Dream Vacation for Half the Price". The Huffington Post.
- ^ Jackson, Kimberly L. (1 March 2008). "On Holiday with Vacation Home Exchange". The Star-Ledger.
- ^ a b Rosenbloom, Stephanie (29 June 2006). "At Home in the World". The New York Times.
- ^ Lloyd, Carol (11 November 2003). "Life Swapping". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ Bopp, Suzanne (18 July 2012). "5 Steps to a Successful Home Exchange". Fodor's.
- ^ Millard, Rosie (21 February 2013). "House swap holidays: advice and tips". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ "Facts About Intervac".
- ^ "HomeLink".
- ^ Kushins, Ed (14 July 2012). "Prepared in the Pacific". The New York Times.(subscription required)
- ^ Martín, Hugo (29 April 2012). "Ed Kushins' home exchange firm began as a hobby". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Virship, Amy (2 January 2015). "Home Exchange 101". The New York Times.(subscription required)
- ^ Russo, Francine (8 November 1999). "House Swapping". Time Magazine.
- ^ Trejos, Nancy (13 June 2010). "Some travelers choose strangers' houses over hotels". The Washington Post.
- ^ Woulfe, Nuala (8 June 2015). "House swapping - Stepping into somebody's else's life". Irish Examiner.
- ^ "Seniors find creative ways to travel cheaply". The Dallas Morning News. 11 September 2015.
- ^ Mensinger, John (25 September 2008). The Homeexchangeguru.com Guide to Trading Your home. Createspace Independent Pub.
- ^ a b c "My House Is Yours" (PDF). University of Bergamo. May – June 2013.
- ^ Baxter-Wright, Dusty (10 December 2017). "16 things you didn't know about The Holiday". Cosmopolitan.
- ^ Levitz, Jennifer (8 February 2008). "Slow Market Prompts Some People to Try House Swapping". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "How to permanently trade your home for another property - FAQs". Zillow. 6 June 2008.
- ^ Farnsworth, Amy (23 March 2009). "Can't sell your house in this market? Trade it". Christian Science Monitor.
- ^ Cavaglieri, Chiara (21 March 2009). "When there's no way out, try a home swap". The Independent.
- ^ "Swapping your council or housing association home". DirectGov.
- ^ Castaneda, Antonio (28 July 2006). "Iraqis House-Swapping to Escape Violence". The Washington Post.
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This article is part of our Baseball Draft Kit series.
For my money, the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC) is the ultimate challenge in the fantasy baseball industry. The contests are run exceptionally well, pay out quickly and the live drafts are an absolute blast. The NFBC has many different contests with varying price points and league size, but the signature event is the 15-team Main Event that holds drafts in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and online. It is the event that really put the NFBC on the map and attracts the best fantasy baseball players in the country. Trying to win your league is a true challenge, but the contest also features an overall prize that now sits at $150,000. In a contest that features so many great players, the question becomes, how do you find those small edges to win your league and compete for the big prize?
The biggest development in the last 10 years that has altered the landscape of the competition across season-long fantasy sports is the exponential increase in the amount of great information available. There used to be some really good sources and some that were not so good and it made finding good information a real skill. Now, there is a plethora of really smart baseball websites to read articles and find advanced stats on, and also a lot of really smart fantasy players that have a forum to talk baseball, whether on Twitter or on podcasts. This glut of good information has made finding those advantages to win your league


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Do you have a passion for solving complex problems, developing innovative enterprise solutions with the latest technologies, and bringing value to your customer? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a developer to join a dynamic technology team. We are looking for several developers and with varying experience levels. As a developer with focus in Java and e-commerce you will be working on the project with the new enterprise class e-commerce plattform.
Key responsibilities include:
International work atmosphere & amazing teamwork
After Work activities
Company sponsored sports events
Discount on company products
Competitive benefits
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Pierce AB is the ecommerce company that has grown to become Europe's biggest online retailer for gear and accessories within Motorcycles and Snowmobiles. We do this throughout Europe through our shops 24MX, XLmoto and SledStore. The company is in an amazing growth spurt, growing by more than 40% yearly, always with black numbers on the last row. At the beginning of 2009 we were a team of 4, today we are more than 350 international professionals, committed to giving our customers across 17 European markets a huge range of products and an extraordinary level of service. Our turnover during 2017 was 60 MEUR, up 45% from the year before.
During 2018, Pierce has acquired the spanish e-tailer Motobuykers as well as MX Vice, Europe's largest online community for motocross.
It started with passion for our sport, was driven by the enthusiasm of our staff and we still dare to reach out for more with love and dedication for our customers.
Join us on our quest to become the most admired retailer within the motor industry and shape the way motor enthusiasts shop by offering a state-of-the-art online shopping experience built on passion, professionalism, and a good dose of rebellious spirit.
We are passionate about riding motorcycles and have an exciting program for employees who want to learn to ride or get more involved in motorsport
2005All started in a garage with two MX enthusiasts who wanted to change the shopping experience for their follow petrolheads.
2009Pierce AB began with the launch of 24MX by 4 employees. Initial focus was on selling parts and equipment to the Motocross world.
2013XLmoto launched with a special focus on onroad motorcycle equipment. At this point a European wide presence was already built with the focus on bigger markets.
2013SledStore went live with pow passion and endless trails. SledStore is a Mecca for the Nordic snowmobile fanatics.
2016Our own European distribution center, PDC, opened their gates and storage racks to offer our customers an even bigger range, quicker deliveries and excellent service.
2017Pierce announced the acquisition of MotoBuykers, a leading Spanish e-commerce motorcycle player, to strengthen its footprint in southern Europe.
2018Pierce announced the acquisition of MX Vice, Europe's largest online community for motocross.
TodayWe have a local presence in 17 European markets with more than 370 employees, 7 offices in Sweden (Stockholm and Åre), Spain (Barcelona and Igualada), Poland (Szczecin) and UK (Bristol).
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Two people were killed when a light aircraft crashed 15 minutes after taking off from Rotterdam The Hague airport on Tuesday morning. It is thought the two unidentified occupants of the plane are the only victims.
According to witnesses, the plane, a Cessna Reims F172N Skyhawk, was flying low and hit a tree before crashing in a field near Bergambacht.
It is not known what caused the accident but according to witnesses the area is used for what they describe as 'test flights'. 'They kill the engine, drift and turn it on again. It's a bit scary when I'm in the field with my ponies. It's an accident waiting to happen,' one witness told the AD.
The aircraft in question was involved in an earlier crash in 2012 in which no one was hurt.
Rotterdam-based Sand Air, which owns the plane, declined to comment. Sand Air has been offering tours, flying lessons and helicopter flights from Rotterdam The Hague and Zeeland airports for 25 years, the paper said.
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Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound is a type of imaging test. It is used to look at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. The blood vessels that lead to some of these organs, such as the inferior vena cava and aorta, can also be examined with ultrasound.
Alternative Names
Ultrasound - abdomen; Abdominal sonogram; Right upper quadrant sonogram
How the Test is Performed
An ultrasound machine makes images of organs and structures inside the body. The machine sends out high-frequency sound waves that reflect off body structures. A computer receives these waves and uses them to create a picture. Unlike with x-rays or CT scans, this test does not expose you to ionizing radiation.
You will be lying down for the procedure. A clear, water-based conducting gel is applied to the skin over the abdomen. This helps with the transmission of the sound waves. A handheld probe called a transducer is then moved over the abdomen.
You may need to change position so that the health care provider can look at different areas. You may also need to hold your breath for short periods during the exam.
Most of the time, the test takes less than 30 minutes.
How to Prepare for the Test
How you will prepare for the test depends on the problem. You will likely be asked not to eat or drink for several hours before the exam. Your provider will go over what you need to do.
How the Test will Feel
There is little discomfort. The conducting gel may feel a little cold and wet.
Why the Test is Performed
You may have this test to:
- Find the cause of abdominal pain
- Find the cause of kidney infections
- Diagnose and monitor tumors and cancers
- Diagnose or treat ascites
- Learn why there is swelling of an abdominal organ
- Look for damage after an injury
- Look for stones in the gallbladder or kidney
- Look for the cause of abnormal blood tests such as liver function tests or kidney tests
- Look for the cause of a fever
The reason for the test will depend on your symptoms.
Normal Results
The organs examined appear normal.
What Abnormal Results Mean
The meaning of abnormal results depends on the organ being examined and the type of problem. Talk to your provider if you have any questions or concerns.
An abdominal ultrasound can indicate conditions such as:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- Gallstones
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney stones
- Pancreatitis (inflammation in pancreas)
- Spleen enlargement (splenomegaly)
- Portal hypertension
- Liver tumors
- Obstruction of bile ducts
- Cirrhosis
There is no known risk. You are not exposed to ionizing radiation.
Chen L. Abdominal ultrasound imaging. In: Sahani DV, Samir AE, eds. Abdominal Imaging. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 3.
Cosgrove DO, Eckersley RJ, Harvey CJ, Lim A. Ultrasound. In: Adam A, Dixon AK, Gillard JH, Schaefer-Prokop CM, eds. Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology. 6th ed. New York, NY: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2015:chap 3.
Kim DH, Pickhardt PJ. Diagnostic imaging procedures in gastroenterology. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 133.
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Back in the 80's virtual reality (VR) was heralded as the next 'big thing', along with laser discs, and the Sinclair C5. So fast forward 30 something years and we see laser discs replaced with downloads and the ill-fated C5 being replaced with EV (electric vehicles) from all the major car manufacturers. If you were around in the 80's you will remember the early pioneers of VR were tethered to large headsets, cumbersome controls, and looked ridiculous moving awkwardly around in an 8-bit world. NASA pioneered VR technology and while the concept made complete sense, technology prohibited mass adoption, until the rise of the smartphone.
So, I've taken the plunge and bought a VR headset to house my smartphone, part boyhood fantasy, part impulse purchase. After downloading a few apps, I strapped on the headset and was immediately surprised at how light and comfortable the headset was to wear, a far cry from my early experiences in a dimly lit amusement arcade.
Now at this point, it's worth clearing up the differences between augmented reality and virtual reality. Augmented Reality (AR) is a digital technology layer that enhances an image or object to provide the viewer with additional information. Common examples can be found at museums where you view an object through your smartphone to watch a video or access additional content. Whereas, VR is the use of digital technology to create a simulated environment viewed through a headset.
Sat in a comfy chair I was prepared for my first 'modern' VR experience, VR Roller Coaster. Firstly the graphics were light years from the 8-bit days of the 80's, but I wasn't prepared for how immersive the experience would be. While logic tells you that you are sat at home, completely devoid of risk your mind tells you differently. You know you are not moving, you don't have all the sensory inputs from a normal roller coaster yet you cannot control your innate need to lean with the track as you hurtle along. After a couple of minutes, and falling off the chair once while in an endless series of loop-the-loops I'd had enough.
After nausea passed, it hit me how immersive technology had finally reached a point of practical usefulness. The potential to change how users and employees could interact with their physical and digital environments was huge. Perhaps my VR Roller Coaster was not the best example but the potential to train people to perform dangerous, difficult or obscure jobs in a safe environment is now limitless. A good example of this is the collaboration between Hitachi and 3DVSL to bring Hitachi's new Class 800 trains to life through the mobile simulator and virtual reality to meet the Department for Transport (DfT) contractual training requirements.
Other examples include manufacturing organisations using immersive technology to speed up product visualisation and prototyping while the British Army created a 360-degree VR recruitment video, so prospects could experience military training before they signed up. There is no doubt that when you combine immersive technologies with user movement, and other sensor and historical data you can create extremely personalised products, services and experiences.
Like we saw in the 80's, the Sinclair C5 was not a bad idea, but the timing and application of the emerging technology were wrong. From my experiences I feel VR has now found its time in history, the technology is affordable and portable, but without clearly defined use cases may again slip back into obscurity for the masses. AR lends itself well to mobile phones and tablets, making the timing and application of the technology easier for the masses but to date has gained little real traction.
Only time will tell, but if you get a chance I highly recommend trying a VR headset with your smartphone…just make sure someone else is wearing it and you can enjoy how ridicules they look exploring their surroundings because some things never change.
The immersive technology market is quickly advancing. Gartner forecasts that by 2020, both consumers and businesses will have easy access to quality devices, systems, tools and services. The market currently offers more consumer devices than enterprise-ready ones. However, "the gap between consumer and enterprise adoption will close, possibly by 2019, once market segments for both consumers and businesses are firmly established," said Mr. Blau. "We predict by 2019, AR, VR and mixed reality (MR) solutions will be evaluated and adopted in 20% of large-enterprise businesses."


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Seminole, Florida fire fighters want to display the American flag on fire rescue vehicles.
However, a resident(s) stands in their way, complaining about where fire fighters place flags on fire trucks.
According to a Tampa Bay Times report, the dispute has been going on for several months starting after fire fighters put American flags on rescue vehicles.
The flags weren't placed in the manner set forth in the Flag Code, which states it should be "fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the right fender."
A resident complained about the improper display and city administrators ordered the flags removed and asked city employees to develop a plan that complied with the Flag Code.
However, according to a fire rescue spokesperson, no one did.
A few weeks ago, a city employee put an American flag back on another fire engine. The resident complained again.
This time a plan got underway.
Someone described the situation on Facebook and it was reposted. As word spread through the social network, supporters of fire fighters gathered, waving flags for an hour near a local fire station.
They say that fire fighters should not be told they can't fly flags.
A city spokesperson says if fire fighters submit a plan that falls under the Flag Code, then the city will consider it.
Has your fire station ever faced an issue like this? How would you address the flag issue if this happened in your community?
American flags will now fly on Seminole fire vehicles
American flags will now fly on Seminole fire vehicles


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After my stroke, I had to rebuild my life from the ground up. My employer was not supportive at all. They didn't care. As a result, I lost my friends that were co-workers because they just couldn't relate. They have no idea of what I've been through.
When you go through something traumatic, you have to find people that can relate. I found these people at a brain injury clubhouse. These people have been through similar situations: brain cancer, brain tumors, strokes, and traumatic brain injuries. They know how hard it is. They know about the financial instability. They know about the social isolation. Feeling appreciated and needed again makes me feel like I have purpose in my life.


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Film Certificate and Training Programs
A film certificate and training program can help you develop the skills necessary to critique films or make your own feature. Continue reading to find out what certificate and training programs are available, common course topics and career prospects. Schools offering Digital Cinematography degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
What Is a Film Certificate and Training Program?
Schools offer certificate programs focusing on digital and film arts, film studies, film and video, film-making and film production. Depending on the school and your previous education, you could enroll in an interdisciplinary or targeted undergraduate or graduate certificate program. These programs provide either the basic skills needed for a film career or a supplement to your education. You might be able to specialize in film topics, filmmakers, genres, foreign films, theory, media in society or sound design.
|Programs Available
|Undergraduate and graduate certificate programs
|Field Focus
|Film-making, film production, film theory, sound design
|Common Courses
|Film criticism, director aesthetics, editing, genre study
|Career Opportunities
|Video producer, camera operator, film editor
What Courses Might I Take?
If you decide to pursue an interdisciplinary certificate, your options include film studies and film production programs. A film studies certificate program allows you to determine and critique a film's message through camera angles, lighting, prop setting, dialogue and editing. You can take courses in criticism, documentary films, film and literature, narratives, anthropology and director aesthetics.
A certificate program in film production teaches you the skills used in writing a screenplay, such as selecting camera equipment, setting up wiring and lighting, configuring audio devices and editing filmed materials. You could take courses that discuss digital film editing with Final Cut Pro, cinematography, film and audio synchronization and digital or 16mm cameras.
You can pursue a graduate certificate while enrolled in a master's or doctoral program. These programs develop both theory and technical skills. You'll usually be required to write a thesis paper in order to receive your certificate. You might take courses in theory, history, critical analysis, film adaptation and genre study.
What Jobs Would I Be Prepared For?
Depending on the extent of your education, you might qualify to become a video producer or camera operator. Other options include photojournalism, production assistance, master control operations, floor direction, videography and film or non-linear editing.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that the television, video and motion picture industry could see expansion into new and innovative media, increasing camera operator and film editor jobs in these vocations 11% between 2014 and 2024 (www.bls.gov). As of May 2015, the BLS estimated that editors earned a median annual salary of $61,750, and camera operators earned a median annual salary of $49,080.
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Behold! I Stand at the Door and Knock.
Posted on June 8, 2010, in church planting, Missional church, rejection, roofing. Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
I'm sorry to hear about your frustrations. Jesus defidently had his.
Brings to mind Paul's metaphor about the aroma of Christ. Sometimes the smell of death we spread overwhelms the fragrance of life that we should leave lingering in the air
Luke – you're right, Jesus certainly met his fair share of religious people who weren't exactly acting like it… While I am certainly not Jesus, the stories of "religious folks" is disturbingly similar.Bob – great point. Its almost as if our smell hasn't gotten the message that Jesus' body is not in the tomb decaying! Speaking of metaphors, I need to tell you about the great metaphor that Conner helped me figure out the other day…as a matter of fact, that's going to be my next blog post.


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If you want an exciting, relatively inexpensive, entertaining pleasurable pasttime, you probably should consider learning how to sew
Furthermore, sewing is wonderful for you, physically and mentally.
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Whenever you slow down while focusing around the task available, you forget the challenges you will ever have and loosen up.
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Sun, 22 February 2015
"Creatively, I don't think comfort is the best thing in the world." - Albertina Rizzo
At an early age Albertina (@albz) fell in love with comedy, inspired by David Letterman her dream was to write for late night TV.
Albertina now works full-time as a monologue writer for NBC's The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon which she joined in July 2012.
You'll hear Albertina discuss her path from having no direction in life to writing for late night, the importance of leaving your comfort zone, and that the first person you want to impress is yourself.
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SARASOTA, Fla. - An alumnus of the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus decided to donate $3.5 million to the school.
Bill Mariotti's donation on Monday marks the largest individual contribution in USFSM's history.
"Providing the atmosphere and tools for learning is very important for our future," Mariotti said in a university news release. "Providing scholarships gives opportunities to those whom might not be able to attend college by traditional methods."
Mariotti, 56, of Sarasota is the president of the family-owned site development company his father started.
Mariotti was originally enrolled in classes at USFSM in the 1980s when his father suffered an injury while working at a demolition site. The younger Mariotti decided to delay his college education to help with the family business.
After more than 30 years, Mariotti returned to classes and earned his bachelor's degree in general business with a concentration in management and marketing. He graduated in December 2015.
Mariotti said he came to the decision over the past year after talking with friends and family, including his sister, Debbie, who co-owns the business with him. He has no children, and said it made sense to leave a legacy at USFSM.
"Bill has been a tremendous supporter and friend of our campus for many years and we are so fortunate that he has decided to leave a lasting legacy for our students through this planned gift," said USFSM Interim Regional Chancellor Terry Osborn.
Mariotti stipulated the donation be allocated to nine funds. Forty percent will go towards the support of buildings on USFSM's campus, and another 30 percent will support a fund named the Bill Mariotti Endowed Chair in Business at USFSM's College of Business.
Mariotti's legacy gift of $3.5 million will make a significant impact on students for years to come. The support goes to these system areas: pic.twitter.com/KP9mIghXCl— USF Sarasota-Manatee (@USFSM) May 15, 2017


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EMI/EMC Lab Technician
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.
Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking EMI/EMC Lab Technicians for its Product Qualification Lab. These positions are located in Linthicum, Maryland and are union represented.
This is a pipeline staffing requisition usedto source qualified talent for near future and on-going talent needs in this area of professional expertise.
Responsibilities for EMI/EMC Lab Technicians are:
- Perform EMI/EMC (Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility)tests and measurements of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and subsystems using standard and precision measurement instrumentation.
- Setup test equipment and perform tests such as Conducted Emissions & Susceptibility, Radiated Emissions & Susceptibility, ESD, EFT, etc.
- Analyze radiated emissions signals by use of probing and shielding techniques.
- Work from established test plans or procedures.
- Set up and operate computer-controlled or manually-operated lab test equipment such as Antennas, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, RF Amplifiers and Oscilloscopes.
- Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Electronics or 60 credits towards a bachelor's degree in the field of Electronics. 6 months of military training/education in electronics with 2 years experience in electronics will be considered in lieu of college credits.
- Must pass pre-employment skills screening assessment.
- Must be able toobtain and maintainDoD clearance.
- Minimum two years hands-on EMI/EMC test and troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-461 requirements and experience with MIL-STD-461 test methodology, procedures, and test equipment are required.
- Experience working in a laboratory and a team environment.
- Understanding of RF measurement techniques and use of various RF measurement instruments.
- Experience troubleshooting digital and RF hardware.
- Experience with TILE (Total Integrated Laboratory Environment) test software
- Active Secret or Top Secret DoD Clearance
- iNARTE Certification
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For a complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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There are certain invariant rules governing human actions. If you charge blindly, without knowing what you are getting into, things tend to go badly. On the other hand, if you look before you leap, and think things through ahead of time, you are likely to reap great rewards.
Why is it that Heaven seems to favor the thoughtful over the thoughtless? Even the sages have a hard time figuring this out!
What is the Tao of Heaven? We can see that it does not contend against anyone, but it always wins in the end. It does not say anything, but it responds to everything you do. It doesn't need to be summoned, because it is always present — everywhere. It is never in a rush, but its plans bear fruit sooner or later.
The Tao of Heaven is like a heavenly net that covers everything and everyone. This net is loose, so people may not even realize it's there. Despite the looseness, nothing slips past this vast net. Whether the consequence is positive or negative, this net ensures you reap what you sow. This is the simple reason why bad planning leads to bad results, and good planning leads to good results.
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Translation Notes
The first half of this chapter seems to be troublesome for some translators. One popular book skips the first six lines completely. It starts chapter 73 with a line about how the Tao "overcomes without competing" — immediately recognizable as a poor rendering of line 7.
This cuts out the entire section above, about the difference between acting thoughtfully and lashing out thoughtlessly. Most readers do not have a way to tell they've been shortchanged by this omission.
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Atlas Turquoise Necklace$ 32.00
Atlas Turquoise Necklace$ 32.00
The simplicity of the Atlas Turquoise Necklace is seen in its strength. This beautiful strand of turquoise beads can stand alone or perfectly compliment other pieces. Whether you wear it as a necklace or wrap it around your wrist as a turquoise bracelet, you won't be disappointed with this classic piece.
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Classic American Twist Pen
Figured Cherry with titanium gold trim
Refill: Parker-style
Length - 5.5", Max diameter - 0.54", Diameter 1" above tip - 0.39", Weight - 1.4 ounces
This classic style twist pen is fashioned from figured Cherry that was harvested from my sister's back yard. The beautiful wood is accented with the titanium gold trim and black enamel accents.
The Parker-style refill is extended by twisting the upper body in either direction. The refill can be accessed by unscrewing the black trim piece just above the nib. I use only the highest quality refill - the easyFlow 9000 made by Schmidt in Germany.
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Adoption Fee Schedule
Home Study (Agency Adoption)
May vary according to the agency or LSW that conducts the study. The average is approximately $1,600.
Home Study Update
May vary according to the agency or LSW that conducts the study. The average is approximately $300.
Legal Fees
a. Step-parent Adoptions (Diligent Search) $ 3,000
b. Identified Non-contested Adoptions $ 7,000
c. Contested Adoptions Hourly with $ 5,000 retainer
d. Placement Adoptions $12,500
e. Interstate Compact $ 3,000
f. Re-adoptions (International Adoptions) $ 2,500
g. Expenses of Birth Mother As agreed to
h. Other Costs Actual cost; $500 cost deposit required (see below)
Home Study Fee
A home study fee is payment for professional services rendered by a licensed social worker or agency not employed by this firm. The fee is not refundable and is not deductible from any other fees referenced above. The home study is good for one year. The firm will recruit and schedule the home study with the most cost-effective, efficient professional we can find.
Birth Parent Counseling Fee
Birth parent counseling is mandatory for all adoptions other than step-parent adoptions.
Placement Fees
For legal services and fees involved when the firm recruits and matches the birth parent(s) with the adoptive parent(s). Placement fees are for the professional services involved in the adoption, including placement of the child in the adoptive home. Fifty percent (50%) of the placement fee is due when the match is made and fifty percent (50%) is payable at the time of placement.
Interstate Compact Fee
For the professional services required for an Interstate Compact adoption placement when the birth parents have selected an out-of-state couple. This fee is in addition to the other legal fees quoted above.
Other Costs
These costs are only if necessary. You will only be primarily and directly responsible for necessary costs incurred including, but not limited to, the following:
- Long distance telephone calls
- Postage
- Photocopies at $.25 per page
- Facsimile transmissions at $.50 per facsimile page
- Out-of-town travel expenses (including all meals and lodging while out of town and $.40 per mile for the attorney's automobile transportation)
- Deposition expenses (including costs of transcript and court reporter's fee for attendance)
- Publication costs
- Court costs (such as filing fees, service of process, subpoena costs, witness fees, etc.)
- Medical fees
- Other expenses that the firm deems necessary to assist in the handling of the adoption
Other Services
The firm may recommend, and assist you in obtaining, the following:
- Birth parent counseling
- Adoptive parent counseling
- Pre-placement care for the child
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From our dealerships across North Wales, Staffordshire & Shropshire W R Davies provides an impressive choice of the very latest eco-friendly cars. We have a huge selection of Electric, Plug-in and Hybrid Vehicles to cater for all of your needs, whether that is for personal or commercial use.
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My non-traditional lifestyle
This post is dedicated to my dear friend Joshua. I am going to put more thought and more time in this particular one than I have with the previous ones. I also am going to increase my word count.
I have never been one to have the so-called normal housewife type of life. Even when I was married. I always have to do things just a little bit differently than others. I am always winging it. You know those that just play it by ear and never really have a plan. Not proud of that. I assumed that by the time I was in my 40's my life would have some kind of structure and be stable. NOT. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. My life has been comfortable and I have been spoiled way more than I deserve.
Right now I am living out of two places, kind of. I moved in with my boyfriend a couple of years ago after my house got broke into. This was safe and secure. I was nervous about living alone at my previous place in the woods after two intrusions on my home. Paul offered and I accepted. Such a great guy. Anyway, I moved into his spare bedroom and am allowed my private space. I believe the two of us have lived alone for so long that we had come to appreciate our solitary lives. So I have the best of two worlds. I have someone close by but I also don't have to actually see him if I don't want. LOL. But the same goes for him. We sort of lead two separate lives. He goes his way and I go mine. Many people might think this is ideal but it definitely has its downside too.
My other place I rest my head at night is with my daughter. She lives in Savannah. She has been so gracious as to offer me a place to stay whenever I have to work in town. So I stay at her place usually 3 days a week and 4 days at Paul's. I have set up camp in her spare bedroom too. I only do this because I work in Savannah and live with Paul an hour and half away. That's just too much gas to go back and forth everyday. She has a bed set up for me and has opened her home up and made me feel so comfortable there.
Sometimes I feel so guilty and feel like a burden on both of them. I dream of having my own place again one day and not live out of a suitcase. And I mean literally out of a suitcase. But it's just not feasible right now in my life. So I will just put one foot in front of the other and just keep trucking along. Do we even have another choice anyway? I don't think so. All of my belongings from my home (furniture, pictures, kitchen stuff, appliances, everything) have been in a storage unit since I got to Paul's, over 2 yrs ago. I worry that my stuff is going to be no good after sitting there so long. What if it's been attacked my moths or roaches or if the heat and cold had ruined it. Ewwww. I'm too scared to even go look. The only things I have seen or used of my own since then has been my bed and my clothes. Crazy!
I am one very lucky girl to have this support around me. I do not take either of them for granted. I also feel forever in their debt. But, like I said, I always assumed I would have been situated and stable by this point in my life. When people ask my address sometimes I'm not sure which one to give them. I feel like a refugee who has been relocated after a hurricane evacuation or something. I do have a system down pat. I duplicated as much as I could. You know like toiletries for both places. I keep a curling iron here and one there. And so on and so forth. You get the idea. It's so I can cut down on the items I transport back and forth.
See….if you ever think you have it bad or your life is not going as planned then just look around. There are others out there that are just making do with what they have. I don't consider myself homeless but I guess in a way, I am. Life is not always perfect and accomplished.
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We are launching a new Inter-University Student Tournament, based on an Economics Game!
(simulations close to those that are described here: https://lud.io).
Last year, HEC Montréal won the tournament, Toulouse School of Economics was second and Cardiff Metropolitan University completed the podium (all finalists and ranking). Will you follow them?
The qualification phase consists in playing a few years of a mono-player simulation, between now and November the 22nd, 2018 (vs robots behaving like humans did, in previous experiments). You can play when you want, at your own pace. The 12 best teams (and also, all those who get a score above 2 350 000 €) will be qualified for the finals (and scores will be reset).
The finals will be played between November the 26th and December the 1st, 2018: Players will have to enter one decision every day, before 21h CET.
Both phases are played online.
The winning team will be awarded a voucher around 300€ as a first prize (on amazon or a similar site).
Students can participate on their own, with no need for support from their instructors: The game will require some strategic thinking but there is no prerequisite in economics.
This should be fun, so join the tournament!
One team (2-4 players) from any university or school is welcome to participate. You can register on this page (deadline for registration: Monday, November the 19th. In some universities, registrations are directly managed by professors: If you are not sure, contact us and we will tell you).
Teams (2 to 4 players) have priority over individual registrations until November the 1st. After that date, individual registrations are accepted.
You can also register to the facebook event, to stay informed: https://www.facebook.com/events/344492182742496


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My God Sighting this week is about my gratitude for you all, for UUMC. I came to UUMC with the blessing of my previous church to seek healing from the spiritual desert I was in. Between the Be You, Be Loved, Belong class, Rev. Diane's sermons, the spiritual gifts interview, the classes on The Mystical Way of Evangelism and Mercy and Justice, and LOGOS, I have been challenged to regularly engage in spiritual practices, like centering prayer, and to reflect on my own capacity for light and darkness. I have shadow sides I never knew about, but I also have an abundant pool of grade and love to draw from.
I've been finding myself talking to and about Jesus even more than I did before-- which poor Jessie can attest to! I feel so grateful to each of you, through the potlucks, the Dinners for 8, the Young Adult lunches and events, the NAMI walk, and our regular welcome snacks, for the love and care you have modeled.
I hope I have reflected back to you at least a portion of the light you have shown me. On behalf of Jessie, I also want to thank you for welcoming her, a pagan Jew, to this congregation! We will miss you and are not apposed to prayers and positive energy for the move.


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06 February 2013
06 Feb 2013
Markets Wait for Tomorrow
Yesterday's data showed that the UK's services sector expanded unexpectedly for January, thereby offering signals that the British economy has done enough to prevent the BoE from delivering a fresh dose of stimulus in its monetary policy meeting tomorrow. An equivalent figure from Europe and the US also instilled confidence among investors. Meanwhile, the recent strength in the Euro appears to have rattled influential policymakers in the Eurozone. In the midst of prevalent concern over the decline in competitiveness of French firms, the French President urged protection of the Euro from "irrational movements". Against this backdrop, the ECB's comments at its post-meeting press conference tomorrow will be closely scrutinised.
Pound Sterling – UK Markets
The Pound garnered traction against the greenback and the Euro in yesterday's trading session, buoyed by an unexpected expansion in the services activity for January. However, the optimism quickly faded, largely on account of uncertainty surrounding Britain's monetary and fiscal policy stance. However, upbeat UK services PMI has fuelled optimism that the BoE may refrain from a fresh bout of monetary stimulus in its monetary policy meeting scheduled tomorrow. Meanwhile, the BRC shop price inflation eased to 0.6%, marking the lowest level since November 2009, mainly driven by sharp discounts on electronics and clothes. Today's figures offered further credence to the belief that easing price pressures on non-food products has propelled the positive change in consumer morale and retail sales for the previous month. However, Halifax house prices data released today has been on the weak side. With today's light economic calendar, the BoE's monetary policy meeting and the incoming Governor, Mark Carney's address to the Treasury Committee tomorrow hold significance for Sterling.
US Dollar – US Markets
The US Dollar has managed to broadly hold its ground against the Euro and the Pound and is trading marginally higher this morning, as traders await further cues to determine the future course of risk sentiment. The ISM services PMI released yesterday indicated that the service sector expanded more than expected for January, in line with the manufacturing activity data released last week. This has instilled confidence among market participants that the economy is moving in the right direction. The Congressional Budget Office also supported this view and indicated that the budget deficit would likely dip below $1 trillion this year for the first time since 2008. However, it indicated that automatic spending cuts taking effect from 1 March 2013 would cripple growth of the economy. Similar concerns were voiced by US President, Barack Obama, as he urged Congress to pass an agreement of limited spending cuts and tax reforms. With US fiscal talks once again taking centre stage and a light domestic economic calendar today, developments from the US political arena are likely to hold sway for the US Dollar.
Euro – European Markets
Strong services PMI data in Germany and the Eurozone alleviated some of the recent political concerns in peripheral economies, leading the Euro to move higher against both the US Dollar and Sterling in yesterday's trading session. However, weak Eurozone retail figures, partially attributed to weak retail sales in Germany and Spain released last week, limited the upside for the common currency yesterday. The single currency has nudged lower against the US Dollar this morning as traders remained on tenterhooks ahead of the ECB monetary policy meeting tomorrow. Meanwhile, the French President Francois Hollande has urged the EU to take steps to protect the Euro from extreme fluctuations. In the absence of major domestic economic releases today, German factory orders data is expected to garner modest market attention in gauging the performance of the German economy. Additionally, Mario Draghi's post-meeting press conference and the Spanish bond auctions scheduled tomorrow are expected to offer key clues.
Other Currencies – Highlights
The Japanese Yen slipped to fresh multi year lows against major currencies in yesterday's session and has continued to hover close to its recent lows against the US Dollar this morning, largely hurt by the BoJ Governor, Masaaki Shirakawa's decision to step down weeks ahead of the completion of his term. Market participants are fretting over the possibility that a sooner than expected leadership transition in the central bank would bolster the Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe's campaign for more aggressive monetary easing in order to combat deflationary pressures. However, BoJ board member, Takehiro Sato, defended the government's stance, as he indicated that the central bank is not planning to weaken the Japanese Yen to a specific level. On the macro front, today's machine orders data is likely to be keenly eyed by investors. Additionally, key monetary policy meetings in Europe and Japanese trade data scheduled for release tomorrow are likely to influence the Japanese Yen in the near term.
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How to fix Google voice not receiving calls on my cell phone?
We have become digital frenzies as we do most of our work through the digital media or the gadgets. Digital Gadgets has become integral part of our life and there are plenty of things we loves to do whether it's surfing of the Internet, connecting with friends and family's or sending message to them through emails or chats. Internet revolution has got massive boost with rapid evaluation of the digital gadgets. We spend most of our time on Internet through digital Gadgets. Most of all we love to visit the Google as it has become synonymous with Internet.
Google is one of the major and leading names in the Internet search engine domain. It is by far the single source of Internet searching due to its unique algorithm which provides accurate results. Over the course of time it has expanded into various Internet service domains and launched unique product. One such key product of Google which is quite popular is Google Voice. Google Voice is one of the leading and most popular services of Google which allow user to send free text message from one part to another which help in sending properly customize voicemail transcript. In order to use the service of Google voice, User needs to have a fixed phone number and a proper dedicated VOIP service to make smooth transfer to call. The best thing about the Google VOIP is that it is highly reliable and provides good service at reasonable rates. But sometimes user does face problem while working on it, one of the common problem user face is regarding how to fix Google voice not receiving calls on my phone. User can take the help of technical support or follow these simple procedures to fix the problem:
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The journey from believing to achieving business success
Are you a believer or an achiever? Do you cruise through your day believing you're doing a good job or do you actually have a strategy to make it happen?
I read statistics recently that showed 92 percent of CEOs believe they deliver excellent customer satisfaction. The reality however, showed that only about 8 percent actually hit that goal.
The 92 percent may be true believers. But belief in itself doesn't deliver anything other than a false sense of achievement. Making the leap to actually producing results requires something I call the 3Ds: design, develop and deliver.
So how do you do this?
First, take your final product and divide it up into the elements needed to design a complete customer experience. Then hone and further develop and refine that complete customer experience on an ongoing basis. Remember it's not a 'do and done' thing: it requires attention and adaptability to influences both within and without the organization.
Finally, you and your team have to deliver.
Every. Single. Time.
Failing on that third 'D' makes everything else pointless. I've seen this happen again and again. And the result is wasteful spending on advertising, additional sales staff, acquisitions, products and gimmicks all in a desperate attempt to achieve a goal that is not clearly defined or understood.
Would you set out on a road trip without a map and travel plans? Of course not. So why would you do it in business?
The key is to make the connection between profits and your customer satisfaction experience. Many managers don't understand this connection and spend their time squeezing staff and customers in pursuit of fast profits over long term success.
They never understand that a satisfied customer base is actually the best street level marketing team a company can have. Customers talk to their friends and colleagues and rave about your service at their dinner tables, social gatherings and family events. These advocates have a level of access and a credibility that no salesperson could ever match. What's more, they're free to you if you deliver a great customer experience.
Of course the opposite is true. Deliver a mediocre or poor customer experience and your business will suffer. Instead of talking your business up, people will ask their friends, family and colleagues for suggestions on where to find a better experience. So you've not only lost that one customer – but everyone else they talk to.
When developing that customer experience, look at all of it. From your appointment system to the cleanliness of your washrooms to the magazines in your waiting room, all of it is about delivering the ideal customer experience.
Design, develop and deliver. Turn that into your business mantra, your business culture and you'll see the results in your bottom line.
If you're a dentist or other healthcare professional and you'd like to discuss how to lead a business that works for you please get in touch.
Kevin Coughlin
And he knows that once you "get it right," it's not a great leap to replicate that success over and over again.
Today, in addition to his work as an actual dentist, Dr. Coughlin coaches, consults and speaks to dentists across the country on how to build the practice of their dreams – based on proven processes and procedures.
Latest posts by Kevin Coughlin (see all)
- Customer experience is the key to growing your dental practice - May 8, 2019
- Dental Practice Mergers: What You Need to Know - April 30, 2019
- Podcast: Becoming More Efficient and More Effective Without Burning Out - April 25, 2019


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"A film by Dimple Devadas & award winning independent film maker Cassius Rayner
Featuring the sound track based on the famous poem "" We shall stand for love"" by Dorothy Oger with Mr Lorraine and Dan Defeo
Want to be part of the UK's first crowd-created mobile phone film for L Fest? Want to learn awesome hints and tips on making your smart phone camera take awesome quality video?
Want to learn how to make top quality films with your phone for everyday use? You can at L Fest 2017!
We have award-winning smart phone film makers Cassius & Dimple with us for this awesome workshop. Learn from skills in a short workshop and then go out and capture some film at L Fest. Pop by on Sunday to download what you have captured. This will be edited and submitted to mobile phone and LGBT film festivals.
Requirements to participate: A smart phone with a camera and an app (ideally download before you arrive to save your data!)
The important app
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Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
Protein Balls recipe & content provided by Ryan Carter, @livevitae
These low carb protein balls are filled with cacao, coconut and collagen, making them a great source of fat and antioxidants. If you're short on time, protein balls make the perfect pick-me-up when you need a snack that satisfies.
Protein balls are also easy to prepare. These ones use Mint Chocolate Chip Collagen Protein Bars mixed together with coconut cream, cacao, a touch of raw honey and a hint of Brain Octane Oil to keep you full and focused. For even mintier flavor, add a drop of food-grade peppermint oil.
Related: Vanilla Turmeric Fat Bombs
I used a touch of raw honey in this recipe, since it makes the texture of the ball more creamy and smooth. The mint compliments cacao really well, while salt enhances their rich flavors. I coated the protein balls with unsweetened desiccated coconut and cacao nibs for extra crunch on the outside.
This recipe requires no baking, just a few minutes of crumbling, blending and molding. Refrigerate these protein balls and enjoy them whenever you want a surge of clean energy.
Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
Start to Finish: 30 minutes (10 minutes active)
- 1 Mint Chocolate Chip Collagen Protein Bar
- 1 small can coconut cream (about 5 1/2 ounces)
- 2 scoops Collagen Protein
- 1 tablespoon Brain Octane Oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1/2 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia powder, or 6 drops liquid stevia
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 3 tablespoons cacao nibs
- In a bowl, break up the collagen bar into small crumbs. Mix in all remaining ingredients except cacao nibs and desiccated coconut.
- Mix the dough well with a spatula until well combined. Then, place into the fridge for around 10 minutes to firm the mixture.
- After refrigeration, prepare the protein balls: Line a dish or bowl with greaseproof paper to keep them from sticking. Mix desiccated coconut and cacao nibs in a bowl.
- Wet your hands to make it easier to handle the mixture. Form 6 protein balls around 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the coconut and cacao nib mixture to coat.
- Refrigerate protein balls for another 10 minutes until set and enjoy.
Serves: 6
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 601
- Protein: 8g
- Total Carbs: 9.3g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 3.8g
- Net Carbs: 6.3g
- Fat: 20.5g
- Saturated Fat: 16.2g
- Polyunsaturated: 0.2g
- Monounsaturated: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 22.5mg
- Sodium: 11.7mg
- Potassium: 190mg
- Vitamin A: 2000mg
- Vitamin C: 0.98mg
- Calcium: 11.7mg
- Iron: 1.28mg
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Like I mentioned in the comment section in my previous post: I had some hiking that needed to be done. I'll share a few of the photos here.
I went hiking. Just woke up one morning and thought: "I want to go to the mountains". So that's what I did: got up, booked a train ticket, packed and went hiking for a couple of days. Now it's soon off to a tattoo convention to do some photographing and meet up with friends and sexy women.
I'll post more photos from Romsdalseggen in my next Changing Seasons post.
Enjoy the summer! (winter if you're down south)
Here's a small gallery from my hikes to Preikestolen, Kjeragbolten, Trolltunga and Besseggen.
More edgy photos here: https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/edge/


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Nigeria Football Federation has disapproved claims by Vincent Enyeama that he never got any letter from the Nigeria Football Federation inviting him to any disciplinary hearing in Abuja.
The Super Eagles goal keeper who invited to clarify his remark against the NFF's choice of Ahmadu Stadium, Kaduna for Eagles Afcon qualifier against Chad played on June 13, 2015 said told BBC Sport that he was never notified officially by the NFF saying he only heard it in the media.
"Personally, as it was resolved in-house I thought that was the end of the matter. I only received a letter to cautioning me about it [my comments] and to avoid a repeat of such," said Enyeama.
"But I only found out about a disciplinary hearing in the media but I didn't get any letter to that effect," he explained.
"As the captain I only raised our concerns about the venue before our game which didn't go down well with the football authority.
In response to this the 32-year-old statement, the NFF said the Lille player was duly invited and the disciplinary committee will surely make their decision on the issue.
"I can assure you that Enyeama was sent an invitation by the NFF," spokesman Ademola Olajire told Africanfootball.com.
"The invitation to appear before the committee was sent to him through the channel that we normally send him invitations to the Super Eagles.
"The disciplinary committee is a judicial body, so whether Enyeama appears or not they will make their decision."
Enyeama could face a lengthy ban for his comments which the NFF feels was against the code of conduct signed by the players as well as his failure to attend Tuesday's hearing.


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We Do IT All
Like any trained chef, it's all in the ingredients. Ronco excels at immersing itself in a client's business to apply end to end IT services and solutions to it. From on premises infrastructure to cloud services, business work flow processes to data management, we look after the IT components of your business, whilst you run your business.
For a more indepth information regarding each service
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At Ronco, we offer a true, rapid service response, pro-active maintenance, remote support, stock and 24x7 access to it and a voice at the end of a phone; key drivers of our commitment to our clients.
'We keep it simple, uncluttered, uncomplicated and personal'.
Our Ronco Helpdesk is available to support you with regards to your IT issues, requests and questions and provides end to end ownership of the support ticket through to resolution. The Helpdesk acts as the nodal point between you and Ronco and proactively keeps you informed of all relevant service events, actions and service changes that are likely to affect you. You engage us to engage you.
Managed Services
Whether you IT is in the cloud, on premises, or a hybrid of both, talk to us about our calendar, Quarter-to-Quarter Service Level Agreements (SLA), tailored service offerings or R2M.
Our service offerings are flexible and straightforward. Our philosophy is based on the sage premise that it is you who should control your IT, not us.
All clients are treated with equal importance regardless of size or volume. Our service programs are structured in a manner that allows you to have greater control over the relationship than would otherwise be possible, if bound by stringent and restrictive terms and conditions. We shy away from complicated 'all you can eat style buffets', with limitations and wear and tear exclusion policies. A simple, staple and organic meal of tiered IT service, with fractional billing, and a one rate fits all, is the reason why we continue to service the same clients, on these agreements, a decade on.
"We always drive to achieve service excellence; it's a human to human engagement."
Via our affiliate company, Ronco Metrics, we specialize in Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM/xRM solutions via our in-house team of certified consultants. We have a depth and breadth of Microsoft Azure and Office 365 expertise and are recognized Microsoft Silver Partners.
Ronco Metrics is:
- a Technology Consulting firm.
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- A data company.
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Industry focus has dynamically shifted to security. Threat analysis, Data Loss Prevention, (DLP), access and information rights, data ownership and protection are major concerns that require analysis, understanding, management and implementation. Is your data secure in the cloud? Are your mobile devices securely managed? Do you comply with regulatory requirements?
KYC, government authorities and regulatory bodies are forcing all businesses towards a more controlled and regimented world of data and process governance. With our security practice, we offer a cost-efficient series of services and solutions tailored to your type of business using industry recognized brands such as Netwrix. NIST, ISO, PCI, GDPR are just some of the standards that are being mandated as compulsory for businesses.
We listen. We question. We assess. No compromise. We may be a technology company, but we are led by an understanding of business, first and foremost.


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Rating: 3 stars
Author: Nick Stone
Version: Audiobook published by Blackstone Audio, Inc. and Narrated by David Thorpe.
This book was entertaining. It included a couple twists that weren't complete surprises, but also didn't disappoint me. The Verdict has a strong plot, but was bogged down with too many details for my taste. I do not believe I would have been willing to stick it out to the end if I hadn't been listening to the audiobook version. The narration was great, believable and very consistent. The book was very long, so if you're looking for something to keep you busy, look no further.


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Living well, dying well (Age UK Oxfordshire)
19th May 2015 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Living well, dying well: let's have the last laugh is being held by Age UK Oxfordshire at Oxford Town Hall on 19 May.
This event is an opportunity to find out more about all aspects of death, dying and bereavement and your rights and choices at end of life – for you or a loved one.
Please click here for more information and other local events from Age UK Oxfordshire.
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To live on Madeira is to live a vertical life-style. The mountains meet the sea at a dramatic depth. An express way cuts through the mountains with tunnels or secondary roads twist and turn their way to the top. Everything is terraced, from gardens to fields, and nobody has a bad view!
Most of the houses are painted in a cream or pale yellow and all have red tiled roofs.
The roads are bordered with agapanthus and gorse (in higher elevations) and as we climbed our way into the clouds we could smell the eucalyptus from the forest.
Our drive today took us on the (yellow) secondary road from Estreito da Calheta to Achadas Da Cruz and back to Calheta via ER110 and down on ER209.