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In the swamps of prehistoric Egypt, there was a dead giant. A Paralatitan, one of the largest sauropods to ever live, had been wounded by a pack of Rugops and now their work had payed off. The small abelisaurs walked towards the giant mountain of flesh, but they were nervous, for the smell of flesh was drawing deadlier carnivores. The pack leader walked forward nervously, but she couldn't see any large predators. She would have to be wary of Sarcosuchus, though. But her caution failed to pay off. Downwind of her, she was being watched by a predator, the largest of it's kind the world had ever seen.
The Rugops would never know what hit her. A Spinosaurus crashed out of the trees and sliced her into ribbons with one slash of it's titanic claws. The rest of the pack fled, unwilling to share their alpha's fate. The Spinosaurus turned to eat, but instead, it faced something unexpected. While the fight was progressing, another carnivore had come and was dragging off a massive chunk of meat. The Spinosaurus put it's foot down, quite literally, on the chunk of meat and leaned in towards this carnivore, ready to teach it that nothing and nobody messes with a Spinosaurus. The carnivore raised it's head and snarled defiantly. It was a Carcharodontosaurus, the only thing on the planet that the Spinosaurus was afraid of besides another member of it's species.
This particular Carcharodntosaurus was a large female, who was very angry, very hungry and not in the least bit afraid of the pharoah of prehistoric Egypt. She had, in the space of a month, lost her entire pack during a fight with another Spinosaurus, had her tail crushed by a sauropod, starved to the brink of death and lost an arm to the same pack of Rugops that the Spinosaurus had scared away. She would die if she didn't get this meat, and if she chose to fight the Spinosaurus, she was probably dead too. She had nothing to lose. The most dangerous animal is one that is injured and hungry, and the most dangerous foe is one who has nothing to lose. That Spinosaurus should have been afraid, very afraid. But it underestimated it's opponent, and that was it's fatal error.
With a roar that could be heard for miles, the Carcharodontosaurus lunged forward and grabbed the Spinosaurus by the throat. The surprised Spinosaurus whacked the Carcharodontosaurus, leaving deep gashes in her skull. They would take some time to heal. This broke her concentration long enough for the badly wounded Spinosaurus to pull away. The Spinosaurus make the next move, grabbing at the female's neck with her jaws and trying to bash her on the back of the neck. The Carcharodontosaurus pulled away and whirled around, trying to grab at the Spinosaurus's leg, but it shoved and threw her off balance. It reared up, ready to deliver the killing blow, but the female roared, lesning defiantly towards the Spinosaurus's skull and clamoing onto it. She dragged it towards the ground and it attempted to get up. She shoved it back down with her foot and it landed on it's sail, breaking it's spine. The Spinosaurus was paralyzed and the female dispatched it easily.
The scent of blood drew more Rugops, but they were content to wait in the shadows until an opportunity presented itsekf. The female gorged on both the Paralatitan and the Spinosaurus. Mosquitos in the swamp had been disturbed by the fight and they too were attracted to the blood. The Carcharodontosaurus shook her head to dislodge the little insects and one flew right into a tree and had the bad luck to get lodged in resin dripping down the trunk…
Unlike the other contestants, Carcharodontosaurus (I just DARE you to say that ten times fast!) has unique qualifications for replacing Spinosaurus in JPIV or JPV - it was Spinosaurus' mortal enemy in real life! They would have clashed over things like territory, food, water and getting too close to the eggs for comfort. Could they have won at one of these fights? Let us take a look at the fossil record.
Except for the now-destroyed holotype, all Spinosaurus remains are fragments, mostly skull fragments. Due to the fragmentary nature of Spinosaurus remains, we still haven't found evidence of injury by Carcharodontosaurus. Could it be that Carcharodontosaurus was responsible for smashing Spinosaurus jaws and creating the fragments in the first place? Without more intact specimens, we have no way of knowing if the two giants fought, but to believe two giant predators could comfortably live alongside each other is preposterous at best.
The thing about Spinosaurus is that it's strength was massively exaggerated in Jurassic Park III. The T. rex probably could have defeated it in real life, unless it was a juvenile as some have theorized. In reality, size would have given Spinosaurus some advantage over the smaller, faster, stronger Carcharodontosaurus, and those arms could have given a Carch one heck of a punch. I say they were evenly matched.
Go to the link at the top of the page to vote for top carnivore.
I have returned. I am a king. Therefore, I am THE RETURN OF THE KING!! Speak to me, peasants! 21:38, June 20, 2013 (UTC)
UPDATE: As it turns out, there is possible evidence for fighting between Carcharodontosaurus and Spinosaurus! In 2008, scientists found part of a Spinosaurus' sail had been bitten off by an unknown predator. The consensus is that the injuries were induced by a Carcharodontosaurus. Whether or not they proved fatal is unknown.
I have returned. I am a king. Therefore, I am THE RETURN OF THE KING!! Speak to me, peasants! 00:13, July 1, 2013 (UTC)


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Apple has updated the iTunes Connect app, optimizing it for iOS 8. Developers can now log into the app using Touch ID.
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The new version of iTunes Connect, the online portal developers use to manage their App Store apps, first shown off at WWDC 2014, has now gone live. Developers can access it at itunesconnect.apple.com/.
Welcome to the New iTunes Connect. We've updated parts of iTunes Connect, including:
Welcome to the New iTunes Connect. We've updated parts of iTunes Connect, including:
According to Apple, iTunes Connect 3.0 has been completely revamped. With that comes the ability to better, more easily manage your products. This includes having access to the music, movies, TV shows, and books you've made available on the iTunes Store. Prior to this update, users were only able to manage their apps and books. So, how well does it work?
Apple has updated their app for iTunes Connect, giving it a new design in line with that of iOS 7, as well as a new icon. The bigger news is that Apple has also added music, movie, and TV show management to the existing app and iBooks categories, making iTunes Connect a one-stop-shop for developers and media producers on the go.
A quick heads up for developers that iTunes Connect will be shutting up shop for a short time on Wednesday, May 14. Scheduled maintenance will get underway at 8 a.m. PDT and will last for 4 hours during which time iTunes Connect and content delivery will be unavailable.
Apple has sent out a note to developers about changes to app ratings and content descriptions. They note that these changes may affect the current rating of any applications in the App Store, then give a little insight about what has changed.
Apple has made some updates to iTunes Connect, the backend that lets developers manage their apps, that seem to address several long standing pain points. Among them, there's a new "unrestricted web access" description that might help apps with built-in browsers from presenting as adult/porn apps to the unfamiliar, and compliance with Brazil's games rating system, which has caused a lot of frustration for everyone over the years. Here's the full list of updates:
iTunes Connect, the portal developers use to manage their App Store apps, has had it's Sales and Trends section updated today, making it not only modern, but much more useful. In addition to the better look, new features include sales within selected time periods, sales groups, filters, and estimated proceeds.
iTunes Connect, the portal iPhone, iPad, and Mac developers use to manage their apps on the App Store, will be shutting up shop for the holidays on December 21 and won't re-open until December 27. For developers, this means you'll be needing to submit any changes to apps or prices before or after those dates.
iTunes Connect, the portal iPhone, iPad, and Mac developers use to manage their apps on the App Store, will be shutting down between December 21 and December 28, 2012. For regular folks, that means no new apps will become available that week, no app updates will show up that week, and no price changes (i.e. sales or end of sales) will occur during that week.

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text: ''The Sight'' by David Clements-Davies (author of ''Literature/FireBringer''), is a xenofictional novel about wolves and psychic powers.A sequel has also been written: ''Fell''. It focuses on the titular character as he goes on his own personal quest revolving around the Sight and another child, similar to the relationship between Larka and human-baby Bran.----!! This novel provides examples of:* AccidentalMurder: [[spoiler:Morgra]] didn't mean to kill [[spoiler:a cub]], despite what most wolves think. * AllLovingHero: Larka is one. * AnimalEyeSpy: The Sight lets you do this. * AntiAntiChrist: [[spoiler:Fell]] is [[spoiler:the wolf equivalent Satan, who freaks out [[BlindSeer Tsinga]] just by his presence.]] He's also a sometimes unfriendly but ultimately reasonable wolf, [[spoiler:who ends up siding with Larka after she reminds him of his past.]]* AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence: [[spoiler: Larka dies, but appears as a heavenly figure to Kar at the end of the story.]]* AnimalTalk: Aside from the obvious TranslationConvention, the wolves also have their own language called ''varg''. Examples include:** ''Dragga'' - Alpha Male** ''Drappa'' - Alpha Female** ''Sikla'' - Omega ** ''Lera'' - Prey animals* AnyoneCanDie: No one is safe, not even the main pack, [[spoiler:including Larka.]]* ArcWords: ''The Sight.''* BackForTheDead: After being PutOnABus for much of the book, [[spoiler:Skop]] returns to [[spoiler:pull Kar out of his SanitySlippage]] and then die. * BackFromTheDead: But only for about a chapter, thanks to Morgra [[spoiler: performing the Summoning Howl.]]* BadPowersGoodPeople: Many wolves think the sight is a naturally bad power, but Larka clearly isn't a villain. Start later explains that it is a fundamental part of nature that doesn't have a moral alignment. * BarredFromTheAfterlife: All wolves are scared of drowning because they believe it will result in this. * BecomingTheMask: [[spoiler: Fell]] is brainwashed into becoming Wolfbane for Morgra.* BetaCouple: Khaz and Kipcha. It's also kind of a literal example, as Khaz was a Beta in Huttser's pack.* BigBad: Morgra.* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler:Larka]] reunites with [[spoiler:her parents]] just when they're about to [[spoiler:be forced to kill each other on Slavka's orders.]] Later [[spoiler:Kar]] shows up to save Larka from [[spoiler:being trapped in the Red Meadow.]]* BittersweetEnding* BlessedWithSuck: While the Sight is often seen as an extraordinary gift, Larka is shown throughout the book to resent it half the time, especially when she can't hunt without feeling her prey's pain as she kills it.* BlindSeer: Tsinga* BloodMagic: According to the prophecy, there needs to be a sacrifice of blood to activate the Vision. * {{Brainwashed}}: Morgra does this to [[spoiler: Fell after she rescues him from the icy river.]]* BreakTheCutie: Both Larka and Kar go through a lot, [[spoiler:losing their entire pack, Larka having to deal with her destiny and Kar being nearly killed in a fire and [[GoMadFromTheIsolation not taking well to being alone...]]]]* ButtMonkey: Poor Bran couldn't catch a break.* CaptainErsatz: Larka has several similarities to Rannoch of ''Literature/FireBringer''.* CareBearStare: Larka uses her memories of love and happiness to [[spoiler:give Fell his memories back and dispel his anger.]]* CarnivoreConfusion: Prey animals are sentient and Larka can feel their pain when she kills one, which means she's terrified of hunting. * CoolOldLady: Brassa.* ConstantlyCurious: Larka, when she is younger. * CreateYourOwnVillain: Morgra genuinely wanted to be let into Huttser and Palla's pack, and her rejection pushed her fully into evil.* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[spoiler:Slavka]] threatens it for whoever wins [[spoiler:Huttser and Palla's]] InvoluntaryBattleToTheDeath. * DarkMagicalGirl: [[spoiler:Fell]] is a RareMaleExample, as [[spoiler:a wolf with strong PsychicPowers who sides with the villain and is motivated by his deep loneliness, and who is eventually converted back to the heroes' side by Larka.]]* DeadGuyJunior: First there's Fell, who is named after his grandfather. Then there's [[spoiler:Bran the baby, who Larka names after Bran the wolf]] and finally [[spoiler:Huttser and Palla's second litter.]] * TheDeadliestMushroom: [[spoiler:At the end of the vision.]] At least [[spoiler:there's some chance of stopping this fate, but it's still probably going to happen...]]* DeathByDespair: [[spoiler:Kipcha]] could have escaped from [[spoiler:the InevitableWaterfall]] like [[spoiler:Bran did]], but gave up due to [[spoiler:fearing what her pups' lives would be like without Khaz and guilty about even briefly wanting Larka dead out of jealousy.]]* DisneyDeath: [[spoiler: Fell after seemingly drowning]] and [[spoiler:Kar after seemingly being killed in a fire.]]* DoingInTheWizard: After a whole book of mythological stories about the origin of wolves and humans [[spoiler:The Vision allows the lera to see the scientific version of events.]]* TheDragon: [[spoiler: Fell]] becomes this for Morgra for a brief time as a secret weapon against Larka.* DwindlingParty: Morgra curses the pack do die one by one. [[spoiler:The curse was never real, but nearly all of the pack dies just as she predicted.]]* EvilVersusEvil: On one side of the Balkar/Rebel conflict is Morgra, the BigBad, who is insane. On the other side of the conflict is Slavka, a mix of GeneralRipper and WellIntentionedExtremist... who is ''also'' insane. [[spoiler: Slavka has the chance to get better at the end. Morgra does not.]]* FamilyUnfriendlyDeath: And how....* FantasyPantheon: Most notably, Tor and Fenris.** And also Sita, who is the Jesus-equivalent for the wolves.** Can't forget Wolfbane, who, in contrast to Sita, was the equivalent of Satan.* GoMadFromTheIsolation: [[spoiler:Kar]], though he gets over it. * [[spoiler: TheHeroDies]]* HeroicAlbino: Larka is a pure white wolf, and is an AllLovingHero. * HeroicBSOD: Larka experiences one after [[spoiler: she witnesses her entire family and pack die one by one as a result of the prophecy surrounding her]]. And later Palla when [[spoiler:Morgra tells her about Fell's fate.]* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler: Larka]].** Also, [[spoiler:Bran the Omega.]]* IdenticalStranger: Larka and Slavka are noted to look exactly alike. * IJustWantToBeNormal: Larka feels this. * ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: [[spoiler:Khaz]] gets impaled in a hunting trap. And the wolves also pass by many impaled humans. * InevitableWaterfall: When the pack is crossing a river, [[spoiler:Kipcha and Bran]] are swept up, and there is unsurprisingly a waterfall. [[spoiler:Only Bran survives it.]]* InfantImmortality: Baby Bran. How many babies can go through what he did?** Horribly, horribly averted in the case of [[spoiler: Kipcha's unborn pups]], though....* InvoluntaryBattleToTheDeath: [[spoiler:Slavka]] forces [[spoiler: Huttser and Palla]] into this as a fight to the death by threatening a CruelAndUnusualDeath for the winner, to ensure they will fight [[MercyKill to protect their "enemy"]].* ItSucksToBeTheChosenOne: Again, Larka. * {{Jerkass}}: Fell is this to Kar at the beginning of the book when Larka starts giving Kar attention. * KillEmAll: Not quite, but it comes ''very [[PrecisionFStrike f*cking]] close''.* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Wait until the first part of the book is over....* LovableCoward: Kar starts out as this.** And then there's Bran the Omega.* LoveInterest: Kar is this for Larka, and vice-versa.* MentorOccupationalHazard: [[spoiler:Brassa, Tsinga and Tsarr]] end up dead by the end of the story. [[AvertedTrope Averted]] with [[spoiler:Skart]], who survives until the end of the book. * MercyKill: [[spoiler:Huttser and Palla]] go along with spoiler:trying to kill each other at [[spoiler:Slavka's]] command to spare the other the fate of winning and facing a [[CruelAndUnusualDeath far worse death.]]* MythologyGag: Several {{Shout Out}}s to ''Literature/FireBringer'', since they are set in the same universe. Rannoch is mentioned as having the Sight, and the ''varg'' word ''Lera'' was also used in ''Fire Bringer''.* NiceJobBreakingItHero: [[spoiler: Had the pack welcomed Morgra she wouldn't have become an antagonist.]]* NobleWolf: Unsurprisingly, there are many of these. * PoliticallyIncorrectHero: [[TheMentor Skart]] has a strong prejudice against ravens, which [[AllLovingHero Larka]] calls him out on.* PowerTrio: Larka, Kar, and Fell form one, at least at first. * PlotArmor: Normally very much [[AvertedTrope averted]], but notably played straight [[spoiler:at the climax of Part 2, where nearly all of the Free Wolves are killed by the Searchers or humans, but all of the named characters somehow survive.]]* ThePromise: Larka, Kar, and a grudging Fell formed one when they were younger, calling it "the Pact". As the end of the book comes, Kar is the one who holds onto this promise the strongest.* PropheciesRhymeAllTheTime* ProphecyTwist: A rare example that works in the heroes' favor: [[spoiler:the prophecy does not say that none shall be free, just rhetorically asked who shall be free.]]* RaisedByWolves: Bran, literally. * RebelLeader: Slavka.* RescuedFromTheUnderworld: Sort of. [[spoiler: Larka]] hadn't died when [[spoiler: she made the trip to the Red Meadow. Kar]] ends up rescuing [[spoiler:her by calling her name over and over when the dead tried keeping her there permanently]]. * SanitySlippage: [[spoiler: Kar after he survives the fire.]] He gets better though, when [[spoiler: Skop lives with him until his death from an infected wound.]]* ShoutOut: Skart briefly mentions Rannoch from ''Literature/FireBringer''.-->"There is an old story of a Herla, a red deer, who learnt how to do it. His name was Rannoch and he lived on an island to the north-west."* SpoilerTitle: [[spoiler: Fell]] dies a few chapters into the book, but [[spoiler: [[NotQuiteDead having a sequel named after him might tip off a few people about his fate.]] ]]* StartOfDarkness: For Morgra, it was being accused of killing a cub and subsequently being banished for it. In truth [[spoiler: she had been trying to save it from a predatory fox, and bit the cub's scruff too hard, accidentally killing it.]]* StupidSacrifice: [[spoiler:Larka is resigned to her fate after having a vision of her death when the prophecy is fulfilled, but she realizes right before the bridge she and Morgra are standing on is about to collapse that she does have a chance of changing the future. She debates with herself about whether she still needs to die, and ultimately decides to jump to safety, but just barely misses.]]* StormingTheCastle: Harja, the citadel where the climax happens.* TakeItToTheBridge: Larka and Morgra confront each other on the bridge in Harja [[spoiler:which collapses and kills them both.]]* ThenLetMeBeEvil: [[spoiler: Morgra spoiler:didn't ever intend to kill a cub]], but her being accused of this crime leads to her doing far worse. * ThoseTwoGirls: Keeka and Karma.* WhamEpisode: Of the chapters, "Ice", "The Searchers", "Harja" and "Past and Future" stand out. * WhiteWolvesAreSpecial: As a white wolf, and a heroine, Larka represents [[LightIsGood light, hope and kindness]] in a dark world.* YouCantFightFate: Larka knows this, too. Doesn't stop her from treading near {{Wangst}} territory for a bit, though. Later [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] when [[spoiler:Larka learns that fate can be changed with difficulty in the Red Meadow, meaning she isn't doomed to die after all. In the end, she [[StupidSacrifice remembers this just a second too late.]]]]-----


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Sri Lanka's emphatic win in the lone Twenty20 at the Waca in Perth will be rankling on the minds of the Australians. Having not won a single international match since Lords in July makes it more imperitive than ever, that they focus on the current series to carry some impetus forward to the Ashes later this month. Though Ponting and Hauritz won't play the opening one-dayer against the tourists, they are back in the squad along with Mitchell Johnson and an out-of-form Michael Hussey.
"If you look at it that way, since July, it looks like a long time," Ponting said of the losing streak. "It's only a few games, really. There's no sugar-coating anything, we know we've got some work to do. It's really important that we do start getting that winning feeling back around the group again."
Sri Lanka are yet to win a series in Australia and if they can carry the momentum of their Twenty20 match through to the ODIs, they stand the best chance of creating a record. Sri Lanka is obviously playing with a strategy to home in on their best players for the World Cup next year, which will partly be played on the island. They came out as champions the last time the World Cup was played in their country and so naturally, they will start the tournament as favourites.
One of the key players for the Australians will be Peter Siddle who played his first international match on Sunday in nine months as he was recovering from a stress fracture in his back. To cement his place in the side ahead of the Ashes, he will have to perform at every chance. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera has shown that he is capable of raising eye-brows. In the Twenty20 against Australia on Sunday, he bowled well getting 2 wickets for 22 runs, but his batting was even more ominous as he scored 17 runs of just 4 balls.
Though Ponting is out of the first one-dayer, the hosts have plenty of bowling options with Johnson, Clint McKay, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc and John Hastings all in the fray, while Brad Haddin is all set to make a comeback at the top of the order. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan captain Kumara Sangakarra has confirmed that his side will open with Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan, and that Muttiah Muralitharan will return as well. Suraj Randiv may be overlooked for th match at Melbourne since it is more attuned to fast bowling.


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Picture: Singer Amy Lee and Robin Givens 11th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon Benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City - held at Cipriani...
EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee's scuppered any hopes guitarist Ben Moody has of rejoining the band - insisting his sudden departure was "for the best".
The BRING ME TO LIFE rockers were shocked when Moody walked out on their tour last month (OCT03), but Amy - who was reportedly dating the musician - claims everyone is happier now he's gone.
Amy says, "I actually haven't had any contact with Ben at all. But I hear he's way happier, and I know we all are, so it's for the best.
"It was just kind of an unhealthy situation for everybody. Everyone was really unhappy. I think it was just time to evolve."20/11/2003 21:14


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The Mac's World Invitational AAA Midget Hockey Tournament is a prestigious ice hockey tournament held annually for midget aged players in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. First held in 1978 as the CP Challenge Cup, the tournament features 25 male and 15 female teams from across Canada, the United States and Europe.
In 2008, the Calgary Buffaloes captured the male title; the first host team to win the title since 1998, while the Swift Current Wildcats won their second consecutive female championship.
The Mac's tourney is held every year beginning on Boxing Day, and concluding with the male and female championship games on New Years Day at the Pengrowth Saddledome. The championship game has been held in front of as many as 10,000 spectators, while tournament games see as many as 3,000 fans per game, the largest crowds many of the players will have played in front of at that point of their careers. Overall, the tournament draws as many as 100,000 spectators over seven days.
Match games are played at several Calgary arenas with the Max Bell Centre being the primary facility. Games are also held at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena, and Centennial Arena.
Many participants of the Mac's tourney have gone on to play in the National Hockey League. These players are recognized by Mac's tourney officials by having their photos added to the tournaments wall of fame at the Max Bell Centre.
On January 2, 1989, Petr Nedved, playing for a Litvínov based team, left his hotel room in the middle of the night and walked into a Calgary police station declaring his intention to defect from Czechoslovakia.
Tournament formatEdit
The Mac's tourney is broken into five pools of five teams in the male division, and three pools of Five teams in the female division. Teams face each of their opponents in their pool in a round robin format before moving to a single elimination knockout format to determine a champion. In the male division, each pool winner, plus three wild cards advance to the quarter-finals. In the female division, each pool winner plus one wild card advances to the semi-finals.
Each pool is "hosted" by a Calgary area team. All five male teams - the Calgary Flames, Royals, Northstars and Buffaloes, as well as the Strathmore UFA Bisons play league games in the Alberta Midget Hockey League. The three female hosts are the Calgary Bruins, Chaos and Flyers. The remaining teams are invited to participate from midget leagues across Canada, the United States and Europe for a total of 40 participants.
Male divisionEdit
Female divisionEdit
The female division was added in 2004.
- 2008: Swift Current Wildcats
- 2007: Swift Current Wildcats
- 2006: Notre Dame Hounds
- 2005: Notre Dame Hounds
- 2004: Notre Dame Hounds
Wall of FameEdit
The following is a partial list of Mac's tourney alumni who have gone on to play in the NHL.
- Official website
- 2006 Mac's Tourney program
- The Breakaway - the Mac's Tourney official game sheet


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Mrunal organization has released the answer key for the Combined Defence Services Exam on its web portal. Due to the late declaration of Official answer key by UPSC candidates have to wait much time for deriving their marks. But for the betterment of the Candidates Mrunal Organization has released the CDS II 2015 examination answer keys . Candidates that had been waiting from the completion of written exam for the answer keys can now visit the official web page of Mrunal Organization .
Mrunal CDS 2 2015 Answer Key 1 Nov – Solved Sets with full questions
Name of the Organization- Union Public Service Commission
Name of the exam- Combined Defence Services II 2015
answer key – (Mrunal orgnzation ) published
Since the completion of exam on 1st November 2015 most candidates had been eager to check their marks . As large number of candidates apply for this exam UPSC requires some amount of time before declaring the official answer keys.
But in the few days of the completion of Exam, the Mrunal Organization has released the answer keys for each subject asked in the question paper
candidates that had been waiting for quite a while will now be relieved by checking their performance in the examination
Candidates have the choice in the CDS paper for the Subjects in which they are willing to give the exam.
English , Mathematics and General Knowledge are the subjects that candidates opt for in the examination.
Some candidates opt English and General Knowledge subjects, Candidates selecting the Officer Training Academy (Chennai) , all the subjects combined are mandatory for Both Army , Air Force and Indian Navy .
As the level of examination is quite high in CDS exam , candidates find difficulty in deriving the solutions to the questions asked.
The answer key published by Mrunal Organization will surely be helping candidates in that way.
Only Union Public Service commission will be uploading the official answer key , so candidates must wait for the final answer key to arrive , before making any predictions
How to check Mrunal CDS 2 2015 Answer Key 1 Nov – Solved Sets with full questions
- All those candidates waiting for the answer key of CDS 2 2015 conducted on 1st November can visit the Mrunal Web Portal – www.mrunal.org
- In the home page find the answer key for CDS 2 2015
- click on the subject name for which candidate is searching answer key
- Download and save the file in the system for reference
- Check the answer key
Only Official answer key will be used for deriving marks , so candidates must be patient till final answer key arrives.


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So what really happened between Dancing With the Stars celeb Jaleel White and his partner Kym Johnson?
Us Weekly reported that a "vicious fight" took place between the two on Friday during rehearsal.
White, 35, "flipped out," an unnamed source told Us, after he accidentally stepped on Johnson's foot. When Johnson, 35, said "ouch," White "got in her face," and chastised her for "acting like a baby . . . He was shouting at her, calling her an 'idiot.'"
Producers and other cast members intervened to try to cool him down.
The incident was not shown on Monday's performance show where the former Urkel landed in the middle of the pack.
Backstage, after the show, White told People of the incident: "It was completely exaggerated."
However, People reports that a source confirms the Family Matters star's outburst. "Jaleel definitely was out of line. It basically didn't have anything to do with Kym or her foot – he was just stressed out and ready to snap."
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Social networks and collateral health effectsBMJ 2004; 329 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.329.7459.184 (Published 22 July 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;329:184
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Mitsubishi Mirage Still Being Considered for US Market
Think the new Mitsubishi Mirage is too small for the American market? The Japanese automaker is contemplating that question right now, mulling over whether or not to bring its sub-compact hatchback stateside.
On one hand, the compact Mirage is a much-needed addition to Mitsubishi's weak lineup in America; on the other hand, its plain styling in an already saturated market could result in poor sales. The Japanese automaker hopes to sell 200,000 of its compact hatchbacks this fiscal year when it starts going on sale at the end of this month in Japan. Other markets for the new Mirage include Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Powered by a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine, the Mirage is rated at the equivalent of 64 mpg on Japan's testing cycle and Mitsubishi claims it is Japan's most fuel efficient gasoline car. We expect a more conservative figure if it ever received an EPA rating, but its pricing is also another deterrent. In Japan, it'll be priced at around $12,500 – but clearly if it made it over to America it would have to be lower to compare with the likes of the Nissan Versa and the Chevrolet Spark.
"I've heard some market voices say this kind of car would sell well," said Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko. "But we're still assessing whether Americans will accept it."
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Skype Introduces GroupMe - Similar to Google+ Mobile Features?
On the same day that Google+ introduced mobile hangouts to the world, I received an email from Skype introducing GroupMe, which sounds suspiciously similar to Google+'s messaging feature on mobile. GroupMe allows you to do group messaging, have one-on-one conversations with your contacts, and also ask "Questions", which is currently in beta. These new features are all supported in Android, iOS, Blackberry and Windows Phone 7.
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Bank Performance: Market Power or Efficient Structure?
Regulatory change not seen since the Great Depression swept the U.S. banking industry beginning in the early 1980s, culminating with the Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994. Significant consolidations have occurred in the banking industry. This paper considers the market-power versus the efficient-structure theories of the positive correlation between banking concentration and performance on a state-by-state basis. Temporal causality tests imply that bank concentration leads bank profitability, supporting the market-power, rather than the efficient-structure, theory of that positive correlation. Our finding suggests that bank regulators, by focusing on local banking markets, missed the initial stages of an important structural change at the state level.
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More than 65,000 Adventists from almost 200 countries are expected to visit San Antonio during the 10-day General Conference Session, which opened today in the city's Alamodome.
Audrey Andersson, secretary of the Trans-European Division, kicks off our series of GC Session conversations, describing how she became a leader in TED.
Registration is a formal process through which presence is acknowledged. We show up at a booth and sign a bunch of documents that indicate that we have arrived at the right place for the right purpose and have the right kit to do our job.
Communicating heartfelt warmth and irrepressible hope, Janos Kovacs-Biro opened the first General Conference session worship service with a reflection on promises recorded at the beginning of John 14. The passage, on his reading of it, comes down to this assurance from Jesus: I am preparing a place for you. I will return. I will welcome you home.
The 2015 General Conference Session is underway in San Antonio, Texas, and at the start of the first business session Thursday morning, General Conference Vice President Lowell Cooper announced that of the 2,566 total delegates slated to serve, 1,868 delegates have registered on site in San Antonio. Vice President Cooper said, "Although we have some delegate visa issues, we have a large number here."
Gerry Chudleigh, Communication Director for the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, has written a response to the film entitled "What Might Have Been," produced by the General Conference. The film was shown this morning at the 2015 General Conference Session in San Antonio, Texas.
The Pacific Union Conference has released its list of delegates to the San Antonio General Conference Session. The Pacific Union, which includes California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah, will send the 38 delegates listed below (15.7% of the North American Division's total of 241 delegates). While the total number of women who will serve as General Conference delegates (436) is only 17% of the total 2,566 delegates, women account for 42% of the delegates from the Pacific Union Conference.
The charts below tell the numerical story of how delegates are apportioned by age, gender and geography at the upcoming General Conference Session in San Antonio. The first image is a graphical representation of the delegates by gender and age.
For the Seventh-day Adventist Church quinquennial session in July when 100 plus General Conference officials will be elected, a voting body of 2,566 delegates is created to handle the election and other church business.
In a recent story about how the delegates are picked, the Adventist News Network reported that 83% of the delegates are male and 17% female.


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Thursday, March 31, 2005
Peregrine Expands Into China
San Diego-based Peregrine Semiconductor this week announced that it is expanding its operations into China. The developer of RF CMOS and mixed-signal communications ICs said that it has opened a sales and technical support office in Shanghai. The company said that it is targeting Chinese OEMs looking for reliable, cost-effective RF ICs. Peregrine is backed by Ridgewood Capital, Morgenthaler Ventures, and others.


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The Lovebird Patisserie
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The Lovebird Patisserie, oil on canvas, 9"x12". Sold.
I have to admit I've been watching 'Marie Antoinette' again.
SPECIAL NOTE: Tomorrow I won't be posting a painting. I'll post on Wednesday and Friday this week- thanks!
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I wish I could walk right in and eat something. 🙂 It looks so inviting.
wonderful! Keep watching that movie!
These look delightful and delicious, not to mention beautiful!! Love that film — and it's obviously inspired you greatly!
Oh I absolutely love it Janet. All the pinks and reds totally pop!!
Thanks! painting the pastries and not eating them seems to be keeping me out of trouble.
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Stormy Daniels, Roxanne Hall, Nicole Sheridan, Exotica, Destiny St. Claire,
Barrett Blade, Evan Stone, Eric Masterson, Mark Wood, and Voodoo.
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"The guy cooked you dinner. In some countries, that's considered marriage,
y'know." Roxanne Hall
A porn movie that's bereft of sex is a curious oddity. When performers do more talking than fucking, others might consider "Neighbors" positively refreshing. I, on the other hand, find it a complete waste of time. If I ever needed to watch something like this, I would have gone to see a chick flick on DVD or just watch "Desperate Housewives" on television. Stormy Daniels, one whose ego has led her to believe that she can make porn that's not porn, seemed to be misguided on what she can really do in this movie. She stars, writes and co-produces this rather shameless romantic comedy porn. Is she trying to get hold of a mainstream Hollywood career? I wonder what juju she cooked up to get Wicked to green light this movie. Let me tell you now that if you're looking for the same old comfortable kind of porn, "Neighbors" won't be your of cum.
Stormy Daniels is Miranda, an ad exec that just can't get over her boyfriend' s dumping her. While everyone in her neighborhood, including her eternally naked buffoon of a stepbrother, Rodney (Evan Stone), is getting some action, Miranda is just there looking outraged! Her best friend Gina (a tasty Roxanne Hall) fixes her up with a guy but soon blows him off. Miranda also is fending off the advances of a Billy Idol construct in the form of Barrett Blade's Jake. Miranda is attracted to him but she couldn't help but think about his boyfriend. What happens next are the same clichéd series of events that we've seen on TV and film. If it were not for the great sex scenes -- which are annoyingly sparse, quick and far in between -- I never would have bothered watching this movie.
Before I go to any specifics with the sex, let me just say that everyone is a ham in this movie. Stormy Daniels should go back doing what she knows best: being a fuck artist. Also, co-star Nicole Sheridan impresses me to be like Jenny McCarthy, before acting school. There are practically five sex scenes in this movie. Three of them are too short that they aren't really worth mentioning (but to be fair, all were steaming including the g/g with Nicole and Exotica). The two scenes in question are the ones with Rodney and Destiny St. Claire, and the final toss-up between Miranda and Jake.
The first sex scene is a doozy. Stone is in the living room wearing diving goggles, frog shoes and snorkels, with nothing else. What's also weird is his partner, Destiny St. Claire's, propensity to stick her tongue out when she's having sex. We have the usual succession of foreplay: blow job, clubbing, breast mashing with dick. Then sparks fly when these two lovebirds perform a cowgirl reverse, spooning and spread eagle mish. It all boils down to a hot living room tussle with a slightly silly bent.
The finale sex scene where Daniels and Blade finally consummate their lust for one another is sizzling and uncommonly electric. They grope. They undress. They finally start porn. But it's still awfully short and not as thorough as I wanted to. Blade gets Daniels in rear side action. He invades her rear end like Kublai Khan about to invade the rest of China! There is a nice ferocity here that I would have liked to see in previous scenes. It's as if these two saved the best for last. The mish comes soon after as he lays her on the counter. But before any more action occurs, Blade shoots his load on her stomach! The cum shot is almost unceremonious. You'll definitely be wanting more.


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Join us as we learn more about one of the busiest and most important streets in Indianapolis history and a treasure hunt that challenges you to use photos and clues to find buildings along College Avenue, simply by looking up at the architecture. John Sherman and Mayowa Tomori of Looking Up College Avenue will discuss the research behind the project and discuss the packet for LUCA. Get ready for a fun afternoon of exploring this vibrant corridor.
The Indiana Historical Society is pleased to partner with LUCA. LUCA can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com and a PDF of the packet, plus a leader guide, can be found at www.indianahistory.org/LUCA.
This kickoff event is free to the public, but advance registration is requested. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Nicole Briscoe
The very beautiful and charming Nicole Briscoe is the sports anchor of America. This ex- Miss Illinois Teen is employed at ESPN2 as the host and broadcaster of NASCAR Now. It was in 2008 when she ventured into ESPN2. On July 2 1980, Nicole was born in Wisconsin in US. The indigenous of Roscoe in Illinois she belongs to white ethnicity. Often called by her nick name Nee Manske, she graduated from Hononegah High School. Being the brightest student during her high school days, she also got enrolled at the Northern Illinois University. Starting her career with NBC network she got her huge public attention after she got the co-host seat on Speed Channel The Speed Report which was followed by ESPN NASCAR Now as well as NASCAR races host in ESPN. This media personality has got to walk a long distance in her career but we can assume she has got brighter future in it.
This 1998 Miss Illinois Teen holds the experience of participating on the variety of beauty pageant that includes 2001 Miss Illinois USA where she ended up as the first-runner-up two years after. She was won the eight positions on Miss Teen USA placing herself in 3rd position in pageants evening gown contest which was followed by seventh position on swimsuit, and ending up to 10th position on semi-finalist.
Significance to her career as host, her first foray as television presenter was with WREX-TV which was the Illinois based NBC affiliate. She then made herself comfortable with the WREX-TV as their general assignment correspondent. Before her transfer to Indianapolis WISH-TV in Indiana she was serving as the general assignment to WANE-TV. During her tenure at WISH-TV she reported on NFL Indianapolis Colts, NBA Indiana Placers, Indianapolis 500 as well as US Grand Prix. However she quit WISH-TV to be with Speed Channel which was in Charlotte in June of 2006. She was their co-host for The Speed Report as well as Sunday Motor Show. She served as the show host from the 1st July of 2006 to 27th January 2008 replacing Connie LeGrand. It was in 27th January 2008 when she moved to ESPN2.
Taking about her personal biography, Nicole Briscoe is married to husband Ryan Briscoe who is the Indy Car series driver. The pair celebrated their wedding in December of 2009 which took lce in Hawai. The couple tied their knot after dating each other for four years. Nicole seems extremely happy in the relations that she shares with her husband so it not good to think about their future divorce.
Listed among the 15 Sexiest Sports Presenter, she is definitely the very charming and beautiful host of all time. With the perfect height and toned figure, she has been able to rule the hearts of million fans worldwide. Enriched with the long and slender legs which add glamour on her show, she is also among the media correspondent who are blessed with the hot bikini body. The image of gorgeous Nicole with flaunting her tight, slim figure along with her legs and feet are available everywhere on the internet.
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Know What I Know
Before running a full-service entertainment company, I had a 16-year career in Retail Loss Prevention (half of those as manager). I worked for four retail giants before leaving the business in 2010.
I am certified in Wicklander-Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Techniques, (the gold standard, used mainly for obtaining confessions from dishonest retail employees) and since leaving the business, I've kept my ear to the ground and my eyes to the internet for the latest changes in the retail industry and loss prevention.
Now, I'm pleased to share some of what I learned in my 16 years in the industry with you.
Important: This article is for shoplifting questions only. I don't provide info on how to steal. I have zero sympathy for shoplifters. There are a lot easier, safer and legal ways to make a living. There are plenty of internet forums available that dedicate themselves to "the art of shoplifting," but this isn't one of them.
Have You Ever Been Caught Shoplifting?
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
Think of shoplifting as a game between two sets of people: the shoplifters, (of course) and the store security personnel, who are sometimes referred to as loss prevention or simply LP. The shoplifters have the advantage in the game for three reasons:
- They are unidentified until they steal.
- They may use any method (or a combination of methods) to get goods out of a store.
- The shoplifter has no rules and only one objective: Don't get caught.
Shoplifting in Progress
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
Unlike shoplifters, who have no rules, LP employees must follow five basic guidelines when it comes to apprehending shoplifting suspects. These five rules vary slightly from state-to-state and company-to-company, but they're basically the same principle. They exist because large chains wish to avoid lawsuits and place extra restrictions on personnel to ensure an airtight case when stopping a shoplifter.
#1: The Rule of Selection
Loss prevention must see the item selected from their store.
The LP officer must see the shoplifter select the merchandise to make sure the merchandise belongs to the store.
Why: Suppose a woman purchased a sweater at another store a few minutes before and came into your store looking for a matching pair of pants? The LP happens to observe this woman holding up the sweater (with tags clearly visible) against several pairs of pants in your store. Then all of a sudden, she opens her handbag (or shopping bag), places the sweater inside, and exits the store.
Did she steal the sweater? If LP did not personally see the woman select the sweater from a rack in the store, she must NOT be stopped. (According to the rules, anyway! More on this below.) Sometimes people bring their own merchandise into the stores with them
#2: The Rule of Concealment
LP must see the shoplifter conceal the merchandise.
The LP must see the shoplifter conceal the merchandise in their pockets, coat, or pants, inside a handbag or backpack, or simply inside the shopping cart (some shoplifters fill a cart with merchandise and walk out of the store.)
Why: The LP officer needs to be able to say specifically, "the male subject has placed a Hangover DVD inside the front waistband of his pants."
#3: The Rule of Observation
LP must maintain continuous observation of the shoplifter.
LP must observe the suspected shoplifter to make sure he or she does not get nervous or change his mind and dump the merchandise someplace. An LP officer simply cannot see an item concealed and then go outside and wait for the subject.
Why: Shoplifters are skittish, nervous types and often drop merchandise they've concealed. If a Loss Prevention officer stops a suspected shoplifter and they have no merchandise on them, the store cannot make a case against them, and the shoplifter may sue for wrongful detainment.
This is the most crucial rule for store employees and also where the most mistakes happen. No matter how good your store's camera system is, there is virtually no such thing as 100% continuous observation.
#4: The Rule of Exit
LP must watch the shoplifter pass the point of purchase.
Exiting the store with merchandise proves to the police and the courts that the shoplifter had no intention of paying for it.
Why: If a security officer were to stop a suspected shoplifter before they reached the cash register, the suspect could claim they were going to go to the register and pay for it. This applies even if it is a concealed item.
#5: The Rule of Apprehension
LP must apprehend the shoplifter outside of the store.
Why: This is a rule for a few reasons. Again, if the shoplifter is outside, it means that he or she passed the cash register with no intention of paying for the products. By apprehending the shoplifter outside the store, this rule ensures that if there is a confrontation between a shoplifter and the store detective, it will not happen inside near happy shoppers.
No store wants to make their shoplifting stops public. It's an ugly side of the shopping experience that no one wants to see. The store also does not want their customers getting hurt in an altercation since some shoplifters will fight or even carry weapons. Though rare, both shoplifters and store security have been killed during shoplifting stops.
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5 Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
#1: If I Didn't See It, It Didn't Happen
There have been countless times in my loss prevention career when a store employee has called my office or seen me on the sales floor and said, "I just saw someone steal! You better go catch him." This cannot be done. It's not that easy.
In most large retail chains, the store detective is the only person allowed to make an apprehension (although this is not always the way it plays out). Therefore, the store detective must be the one to either see the theft occur, or wait for the suspect to take something else after being tipped off by someone else. If the store detective does not see the person steal, the subject must be allowed to leave the store freely.
#2: If You Steal in the Restroom, I Am Supposed to Let You Go
If you conceal your item inside the restroom or a stall in the fitting or dressing room, by store policy, you should be able to walk out of the store without fear of being stopped by Loss Prevention. If the restrooms have a sign saying, "No Store Merchandise Beyond This Point," however, the rules are a little different.
Since you concealed the item while you were in the restroom, there is no way they could have seen it happen. They may guess you have the item on your person, but there is no visual proof.
Many times if a person takes an item into the restrooms and leaves without it, the store detective will do a scan of the stalls and wastebaskets checking for tags or empty packages. Even if the detective finds evidence of theft, he or she must not act on it, Remember: If they didn't see it, it didn't happen.
#3: If the Shoplifter Refuses to Come Back Inside the Store or Chooses to Run, They Will Be Allowed to Leave.
It all comes down to liability. In the old days, a store detective would physically take hold of and cuff a suspected shoplifter or give chase through parking lots and backyards to try to catch the shoplifter. In most stores, this is no longer the case.
Stores are concerned that shoplifters or innocent customers could be hurt in a brawl and sue them. That's not something that shareholders need affecting their investments. Ask anyone at Home Depot or Albertsons what happens when you chase a subject from the store. You lose your job. No exceptions.
Now, this isn't saying that the shoplifter is home free. In that case, the store detective should note how the shoplifter gets away. If it's in a car, that means taking down the car description, license plate number, direction, etc. After that, they'll immediately call the police.
#4: If You Are Under 5 or Over 70 Years of Age, LP Is Not Supposed to Stop You
This is a rule for many chains. The assumption is that at five years or younger, you are not responsible for knowing you've committed a crime by taking something. Why would stores want to embarrass a customer by stopping their toddler who has stolen a candy bar? They don't, and most won't. Customers are hard enough to come by.
Senior citizens are major shoplifters. Whether they're motivated by financial, psychological, or thrill-seeking reasons, seniors are stealing each and every day. Most of them are getting away with it.
It's liability again. No store wishes to detain a senior citizen who may fall ill or have a stroke, heart attack, or seizure after they've been caught stealing. It also doesn't look good in front of customers when a store detective brings in some grandmotherly looking woman for stealing a bottle of Advil. It's just bad for business. This doesn't happen at every store, but more and more, retailers are looking away while granny is helping herself to merchandise.
#5: Despite All This, LP Will Break the Rules to Catch You
Because they can. It's LP's word against the shoplifters, and the police and store officials will believe a store detective before they believe a shoplifting suspect. Although the rules say they must not stop you if you steal in the bathroom or if they lose sight of you, they often do. Store detectives are notorious risk takers. They are paid for their ability to fight loss in the store and must justify their paychecks by apprehending shoplifters. Since the rules are not in their favor, these rules are often bent.
Shoplifting FAQ from the Comments
I've answered a ton of shoplifting questions in the comments section. Here are some of the most frequently asked ones that might help you out.
Are the Police After Me?
I shoplifted, almost shoplifted, or almost got caught shoplifting. I've left the store and the parking lot now. Are the police after me?
Answering that question would be like asking me if you were going to win the lottery after getting a scratch-off ticket. There is really no way of knowing if you've been captured on video or if the police are after you. I realize that is the often the number one question on the minds of most shoplifters, but my expertise ends when the suspect leaves the store parking lot.
From there, the police are involved and they work from a different set of rules than I did. It's a difficult call. That said, if it's been over 24 hours since the incident and you still haven't been contacted by police, chances are you're safe.
In fact, for most shoplifting, you've got to quit worrying about the cops showing up at your house. Misdemeanor shoplifting is usually dealt with on the premises. I say usually, because there are those occasions where the cops will go to your house after shoplifting.
Usually those are restricted to felony shoplifting, where a store has been hit several times by the same person (or group) and has been investigated by the police. I've also seen the police go to the door of dishonest employees who have been embezzling from their employer in huge amounts.
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
How does LP ever catch anyone? With all of these rules it looks like the LP officer has no way of catching a shoplifter that knows what they are doing. Seems like they have no choice but to lie.
Unfortunately that's pretty much the way it is. The job is 50% lies on the part of the store detective. There are so many gray areas that you pretty much have to. There is an official report of what gets filed and the story of what actually occurred. At my last job, we had to call our boss every time we had a shoplifting arrest in excess of $100. After reading him the report, he would always ask, "Ok, now what really happened?"
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
I think I may have been mistreated when I was detained for shoplifting. What do I do?
I can't really comment on specific cases, as I wasn't there to witness your apprehension or processing. If you have a serious complaint against a Loss Prevention Department, I suggest you immediately send a registered letter to their main headquarters, outlining dates, times, threats made to you, and any other details.
Any big retailer would not want an individual who abuses their power working for them and they will likely investigate. If you believe you were treated especially poorly (i.e. threatened physically or physically hurt), you could also send a copy of your letter to a couple of local TV stations, requesting an interview to talk about your alleged mistreatment.
What Happens If the Alarms Go Off on Me?
The EAS towers are not a means to catch shoplifters. They are intended to deter them. If someone from the store does respond to the alarm going off, they are usually only allowed to ask you if you "forgot to pay for something." They cannot threaten to call the police. For what? There is no evidence.
I worked for a supermarket chain where the EAS alarms would go off in the rain, during a storm, or when the wind picked up. Sometimes these machines are way too sensitive. I personally think they're a huge waste of money. They cannot be used in court against you.
Most employees at places with EAS door alarms view them as an annoyance instead of an asset. The only real purpose they serve is they look intimidating at the door and discourage amateur (but not professional) shoplifting.
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
What do I do if I am accused of shoplifting when I did not shoplift? What if I accidentally took an item out of a store that I didn't pay for and then was taken down by LP?
Store detectives are heartless, ruthless bastards and their only concern is the apprehension. How do I know this? In my younger days, I was one of those heartless, ruthless bastards. I have since matured and realize that people make mistakes.
If you did not steal, but you made a mistake and accidentally brought store merchandise outside, stay calm, go with the detective, and demand to speak with the police immediately. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING! I don't care what bullshit the detective makes up, DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING IF YOU ARE INNOCENT!
Talk to the police and ask them to question the detective. I have been questioned many times in the past concerning shoplifter arrests when the police show up. A good cop will do just that. If not, I suggest (as always) speak with an attorney.
On Scare Tactics
The LP took my license number, wrote down my license plate, or took some other kind of personal information from me. Will they use it to send the police after me?
Often these kinds of things are just scare tactics to keep theft from happening again. If it's been over 24 hours since you've left the store, you're probably okay.
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
Will a store go easy on me because I'm a drug addict?
I've prosecuted more drug users than regular kleptomaniacs or light shoplifters. I cannot see a store going easy on you because of your addiction. Stores lose millions to drug-addicted shoplifters. They are also the most dangerous to deal with. Every fist fight I've had in my career, (with the exception of one) was due to someone stealing large amounts of merchandise for drugs. Get some help and good luck.
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
I just left Lowe's without the items I was going to shoplift. The alarm went off on one item so I went back and gave the item back saying I didn't want to get the item and that I was sorry. I was hoping to leave the store. The teller checked my items against the receipt and called the people inside the store to ask if they'd seen me. I said my kids and I had to head to the bathroom and we left. I know I was stupid to do this but times are hard. Will anything happen?
You'll be ok. Lowe's is highly proactive in their fight against shoplifting. Their employees are trained to be on the lookout for theft and to attempt to deter it.
For example, if you stick a $12 hammer inside your coat pocket and you're seen by a loss prevention associate or another employee, you will all of a sudden be surrounded by employees asking if you need assistance. This is called "burning the shoplifter." It's an attempt to get you to return the item and leave. (At least that's the way Lowes used to be. It's been a while since I've been in touch with anyone from their LP department.)
If you were not stopped with the merchandise outside of the store, you are in the clear. You came back on your own, and no matter what excuse you gave, the store did not lose any merchandise, which is all they really care about. And you are correct. Times are indeed difficult. But when times are tough and the economy is not good, most stores are even more vigilant when it comes to shoplifters.
I'm not judging your actions, but I can personally assure you that cops aren't the nicest people to deal with when you've been caught shoplifting. Please, don't chance it. Especially with the kids.
Can I See the Video Tape?
Is the LP obligated to show me the tape they say they have of me shoplifting?
The store is under no obligation to show you the tape. Sometimes the cops ask to see it and they are shown video (if any exists). If you want to see the tape, get yourself a defense lawyer. He or she may be able to gain access to it, but that's usually only if your case is going to trial.
My Friend Stole but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
I was with my friend somewhere and they stole something but I didn't. Could I get in trouble?
I had that happen to me when I was a teenager. A friend and I were at the mall and when we left, he pulled a brand new wallet out of his jacket. I was pretty mad.
No, you're in the clear. Being with someone when they shoplift is not a crime, unless you take an active part in the shoplifting (as a lookout, or helping to conceal the merchandise). Some stores (like Kmart for example) will not take an accomplice, unless they physically touch the merchandise. Still, it's no place that you want to be when your friend gets busted.
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
I'm a teenager and I lift a lot from Nordstroms. I did something stupid recently when I left Ugg tags in an empty box right in front of a camera. I really like the store and I want to go back, but I'm nervous about getting caught. What should I do?
If I worked LP at Nordstrom and I found an empty Uggs box and tags, you'd better believe I would be reviewing any video I had to see who took them. Lots of teens have expensive tastes these days, but shoplifting high dollar items is a guarantee that you will eventually get caught.
Nordstrom is very conscious of its highly priced items and watches them closely. You may have gotten lucky that day, but that doesn't mean they don't know who you are.
Personally, I wouldn't go back. I wouldn't be worried about getting arrested for a previous shoplifting, (which LP cannot do), but I wouldn't be comfortable with a small roomful of coffee-breathed LP checking out my every move. I can virtually guarantee you won't be that lucky with such an expensive item again. Nordstrom will prosecute and the police will cuff you and put you in a cell. Don't screw up your life. You're too young for this crap.
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
I have a problem with stealing. I will literally spend a whole day and go from drugstore to drugstore and just take a bunch of stuff. Usually this is about three times a month. So far, I haven't been caught or even been close to being caught. Do you think they just might be waiting for me to come in again to catch me?
You're setting yourself up for jail. If you get caught, you're going to spend an embarrassing 20 minutes in a loss prevention office, go to jail, or both.
There are many circumstances why an LP can't apprehend a shoplifter at any given time. It may be they didn't see it, they were busy doing something (or watching someone) else or perhaps they don't have enough evidence on you at the time. If I'm the LP and I have to "let you walk out" with my merchandise for one reason, or another, I'm going to wait for you to come back, which you will because you've gotten away with it before. When you come back, I'm calling the police.
Each time you shoplift and get away with it, you dramatically increase the odds of getting caught next time. Your window is closing. Be careful.
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witnesses Statements
I am being threatened with prosecution even though the store has no proof of me lifting (no items recovered, video surveillance, etc.). They say they have statements from employees that they can use against me. Could this case be real, or are they just trying to intimidate me?
First of all, keep in mind that I'm not an attorney. But according to what I know, yes. You can be charged with a crime on a statement (or statements) from a witness(es). Even in the absence of cameras. (As many stores still are not equipped with them.) I've been in situations where I was returning to my store from lunch (or a bathroom visit) and have seen a shoplifting take place and had to pursue it without the use of cameras. It's also what stores did 'back in the day' before the invention of surveillance cameras.
Your second question doesn't come down to a credibility issue, as much as what evidence the store has against you. There may be video. You're not 100% sure. You also don't know if there are one or more witnesses to your theft. The proof of burden is on the store. They have to prove your guilt to the judge. Unfortunately, you'll have to defend yourself. Just like any other court case (if it comes to that) the person with the better story wins. I suggest you contact an attorney and discuss this with him or her and discover your options. Good luck!
I've shoplifting at two Walmarts and got away but I shoplifted at a third and got caught, can the other 2 do anything?
Hey , i got caught shoplifting today at a store in a mall, the mall security arrested me even through i didn't leave the mall, then called the cops and the officer charged me with theft under 5000$. Funny thing is the store security guy that arrested me and my friend for shoplifting told us everything is gonna be alright it's not that big of a deal and said he wouldn't charge us and stuff i told him it was a mistake can't we just put the items back he said no we have to do some paperwork i feel like he abused his power!!!
thanks for replying. even if there was no arrest at the time , with the information they took down can they foward it to the police and then would criminal charges follow? also is it safe to assume my info is now in the theft data base and now ALL retailers will look out for me? or only the local stores where it happened?
theres really no good reason or explanation for this but long story i got caught stealing two make up items from kohls. I concealed and forgot that i even did that i just aimlessly put the stuff in my pocket cause i was also holding other items but also made a purchase and walked out past the cashiers
And the scanners. The LP stopped me before i fully exited the store, i guess the foyer is what it's called, and i was escorted to their room. I immediately gave them the stuff and i was like sorry can I pay for it? They just took my ID my picture and had me sign the trespassing form and the civil form. They didn't really say much else to me so im worried is there more coming or is that it? items totaled around fifty dollars and i am in my 20s ... do i just pay the fine when it comes or is there more coming from the police?
Walmart's LP initially asked if I could bring both kids with me and I agreed. They had some Walmart paperwork for each child that read $64 in goods (this was the amount of all items stolen by both girls). The LP agent said both me and the other parent would get a bill from Walmart for the $64 and as long we paid those bills, Walmart would be satisfied. I specifically asked what my daughter stole and he confirmed it was just the candy (probably less than $5). He explained since they came in together, stole together, and attempted to leave together that they we're both equally responsible for the entire amount. Since it initially sounded like the police were not going to be involved, I agreed and signed the paper and was not going to argue over the amount although my daughter was only responsible for about $5 of the total. Within minutes of signing the paperwork, three officers came in and said they would both be charged with misdemeanors and wrote up paperwork for court appearances. At this point, the police also said the other child's parent would have to come. I did not pay anything to Walmart on the spot (and Walmart kept the merchandise), but was told I would get a bill for the $64 from Walmart. I later found out after doing some research that walmart typically does not prosecute for less than $25 and the bill from walmart could be up to 10x the amount. It almost seems like the LP agent intentionally wrote up both kids for the full amount to (1) get more money and (2) be able to prosecute both kids. I really felt lied to and taken advantage of. I take full responsibility for my child's actions, but it seems like Walmart's LP was intentionally deceptive.
I work at a grocery store. This kid that works in the same plaza came in and shoplifted. Two of the managers had him outside talking to him trying to get get him to stay. He wasn't having it and booked it toward me. I had him by the wrist but let him go because I wasn't a manager. He booked it out of the parking lot. They chased till he left. He works in the same plaza at the CVS I said something to my managers that he worked there. We actually said we were calling the police before he ran. The police went over there knowing he worked there. Knowing he ran and everything else what would happen if anything?
My daughter was caught stealing at Walmart tonight. She was with a friend who stuffed a bunch of stuff into her purse then handed my daughter a $3 bag of Halloween candy and told her to stick it in her purse. When I went to pick up my daughter, the store said we (my wife and I) would be responsible for paying the full amount of all items stolen by both girls because they were together. I asked specifically what my daughter stole and they confirmed it was just the bag of candy. They said both girls would be charged the full amount of $64 since they were together. Does this sound right?
I'm a minor (mid teens) and I was caught stealing at Walmart, I was so nervous and scared that I think I gave the wrong address, by switching the 1st and 3rd number I was so scared and I think I mixed them up, it's been a couple months now and I've received nothing, and For some reason this just popped back in my head, what would happen if something went to a fake address (because I don't think the mixed up address was real) the idem I stole was only about $10 (and a toy) also I stole from another Walmart before that(in a different state) and got away, what do you think will happen


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Everything you need to know about visiting LSO St Luke's.
LSO St Luke's is the Orchestra's music education centre and venue for hire on Old Street in London.
Street address
LSO St Luke's
UBS and LSO Music Education Centre
161 Old Street
London EC1V 9NG
Getting here
London Underground
The nearest Underground station is Old Street, on the Northern line (Bank branch). Take the left-hand ramp out of Subway 4 when leaving the station and walk straight ahead of you, west on Old Street - the spire of LSO St Luke's will be visible. LSO St Luke's is on the right hand (north) side of the street.
To plan your journey and for up to date travel information, visit the Transport for London (TfL) website.
National Rail
The nearest station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), but Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink are all within walking distance.
Services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. We are easily accessible by bus from around the city.
Plan your journey using the TfL Interactive Bus Map.
Car parking
The nearest NCP parking is at the Barbican Centre. For full details please visit the Visitor info: Barbican page. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on +44 20 7490 3939.
Our nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.
Plan your journey using the TfL Cycle Journey Planner.
Opening times
LSO St Luke's:
The building is generally only open during events. Doors usually open one hour before the event start time.
Advance Box Office (Barbican Centre Level G):
Monday to Wednesday; Saturday 10am–9pm
Thursday and Friday 10am–8.30pm
Sundays and Public Holidays 12pm–9pm
Box Office telephone booking (+44 20 7638 8891; booking fee applies):
Monday to Saturday 10am–8pm
Sundays and Public Holidays 11am–8pm
Space at LSO St Luke's is very limited on concert days and regrettably we do not have a cloakroom facility. If you have an item larger than a small rucksack or handbag, please make alternative arrangements before arriving at the venue as these will not be permitted. In the interests of security, your belongings should be kept with you at all times.
Please visit this page for full details of access to facilities at LSO St Luke's.
Eating and drinking
There are plenty of options for pre- and post-show restaurants and bars in the Old Street area, at the Barbican, on Whitecross Street and towards Smithfield Market. The LSO St Luke's Café and Bar is usually open before events, and serves light lunches and refreshments before and after BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts.
Where to stay
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