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ACF Animal Rescue – Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation 0334 5665000, 7-8, Deh Mehran, near checkpost #3, Malir Cantt, Karachi. Landmark is KN Academy. Timings 10am to 6pm. Sundays closed.
Innocent Pets Shelter – Adeel, 0333 2302043, CS/L1 Saharanpur cooperative society, near Malir Cantt checkpost 6, Karachi
Karachi Animal Welfare Society – 0321 3832583, 03452228426, 02135172116, Plot 29A, Mharan Town, Korangi
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See list below of private vets in Lahore
HWO Animal Rescue – Sunny Jamil, 03315080469, 0334 8975737 – g-8/2 street 17, Lahore
Animal Care Association of Pakistan – Kumael Hasnain, email@example.com
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For veterinary blood tests, x-ray and ultrasound: Tabanis Diagnostics, Dr. Muhammad Anis, 021-35866220, 03452114478, 03222415222, 03082754567, G-4/25, near Jam Sadiq Ali Bungalow, Mehran Flour Mill, Gizri Avenue, DHA, Karachi 75600, email@example.com
Dr. Sadiq, 03009787498, Army Veterinary Hospital, near PNS Shifa, DHA2, open 24 hours 7 days a week for emergencies
Dr. Isma Gheewala and assistants Dr. Naeem and Dr. Atif 021-35851296, Animal Care Center, C5E, corner of Hafiz and Bukhari, DHA. Mornings: 10:00am – 1:00pm. Mon – Thu & Sat. Evenings: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday evenings and Sundays closed
RPK Critter Care & Services – 0345 2228426, open 24 hours Plot # 7-C, Lane-11, Nishat Commercial, Opp. Burger King, Phase 6, DHA, Karachi
Dr. Rashid Pirzada 021-35240069, 03486815898, Defence Pet Hospital, Building No. 1C, Bukhari Commercial, Lane 4, DHA6, firstname.lastname@example.com
Dr. Iftikhar Pirzada, +92 21 35852988, Pirzada Pets Clinic, 40-C, Stadium Lane-4, DHA5, Timings 10am-1pm Mon-Thu, Sat, 10am-1pm Fri, 5pm-8pm Mon-Sat, 11am-1pm Sun
Dr. Muhammad Ali Ayaz, 03456177779, Animal Medical Center, 3pm-8.30pm Mon-Sun, Opp. NED University main university road near grace shoping mall, Gulshan
Dr. Chandar Kumar 03332409207, 03462266783, 02132740077, InCharge Veterinary Officer, Richmond Crawford Government Veterinary Hospital, M.A. Jinnah Rd, open 24 hours
Dr. Harish, DVM, RVMP, Poultry consultant, 03422400044, 03460227788, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 12noon to 6pm Sat/Sun Richmond Crawford Government Veterinary Hospital, M.A. Jinnah Rd
Dr. Shernawaz, The Brooke (only for equines), 03005701314, 8am to 3pm. Office is on premises of Richmond Crawford Government Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan, 03008402944, Feline and K9 Hospital, 6-N, Industrial Area, Gulberg 2, Lahore 546600, Timings: Mon – Sat; 9am to 7pm.
Outdoor Clinic, +92 300 2048932,92-42-99211374, 99211449, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences campus, Civil Lines, Outfall road, Lahore
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"In this case, district teachers, social workers, guidance counselors, psychologists and others worked together for over a year to select a data-gathering instrument that could be used to determine what social or emotional issues our high school students are experiencing, and whether individual students could benefit from new or increased supportive intervention by our staff," Batavia School Superintendent Jack Barshinger said in a statement after a closed session to discuss the matter. "These purposes were shared with our parents and our teachers."
"The issue before the board was whether one employee has the right to mischaracterize the efforts of our teachers, counselors, social workers and others; and tell our students, in effect, that the adults are not here to help, but that they are trying to get you to 'incriminate' yourselves."
Barshinger said the board "has asked my administration to take steps in the future to increase parental awareness and transparency when gathering data about sensitive issues such as mental health or substance abuse issues. When a plan of action is developed, we have agreed to share those details with our community."
Before the closed session, dozens of students, parents, teachers and community members spoke in support of Dryden.
"These kids need to know that the U.S. Constitution is there for them," Batavia 2nd Ward Alderman Alan Wolff told Batavia School Board members.
Wolff spoke before school board members went into a closed session to discuss the matter. At press time, board members were still in the closed session.
Fellow Batavia High School teacher Scott Bayer also spoke in support of Dryden.
"He is able to break through student apathy like no other teacher I know," Bayer said.
He said other teachers advised students in a similar manner about the survey.
"Every teacher I talked to addressed students in the same way," he said.
Before the meeting, Dryden spoke about what happened.
"I advised my students that they had a Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate themselves," Dryden said Tuesday. "It was not my intention for them not to take the survey."
As a result of his actions, Dryden, who has taught at the high school for 20 years, said he was docked a day's pay.
Parent Emily Farrell had said she was upset that students' names were pre-printed on the surveys, which asked students whether they had used drugs or alcohol.
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One of the things I love about this blog, is that a lot of my readers, like me, work odd hours. I enjoy seeing the timestamps on the emails and comments; a surprising number of them originate between 0100 and 0400 hours. I guess a lot of ER types get bored and read blogs on the night shift.
One of the things I don't like about my job is that I have to work nights. Don't get me wrong -- I worked nights exclusively for a few years before I had kids, by choice. I like the pace of night shifts, I like the occasional down time, I like the camaraderie that the night staffs always seem to enjoy, and I even learned to like the traditional post-night shift team meal of pancakes and beer. That was when I was working all nights. Now I just work the same fraction of nights as the other docs in our group, a handful per month, and I find them much harder. It's easier to flip the sleep/wake cycle when you're going to work five nights in a row. One or two stand-alone night shifts are a lot more disruptive to my biological rhythms. And it's well known that as you get older, your ability to handle the sleep deprivation gets less and less.
This is why I was interested to hear a lot of buzz recently about a medication called Provigil (Modafinil). It apparently is FDA approved for the treatment of "Shift Work Sleep Disorder," a disease which I am pretty sure did not exist before the good folks at Cephalon decided to market the drug to shift workers. It is basically a stimulant which is more effective than caffeine, milder than amphetamines, and with a lower side effect and dependence profile than other stimulants. I attended a few lectures at ACEP's Scientific Assembly which addressed this issue -- both from a quality of life perspective as well as a physician performance and patient safety perspective -- and I was surprised to hear an almost evangelistic level of enthusiasm for this drug from the speakers. I have personally known a few ER docs who have tried it and they also rave about its virtues. They say that you are just blissfully awake for that awful first night up, without the jitters from caffeine, without feeling edgy or off-kilter, and you are able to sleep the next day -- there's no hangover.
It's got me wondering. I have never self-medicated (other than with coffee or booze or the occasional antibiotic), and I am not about to start. If nothing else, it is a schedule IV med. (It's also on the FAA's list of forbidden drugs for a pilot to take, which is ironic since apparently the Air Force uses it to improve pilot alertness on long missions.) But I am tempted to take the commercial's advice and "ask my doctor about a free trial..."
I'd be interested to hear any experiences any of my readers might have with this medicine -- especially any of the under-reported down sides. It sounds too good to be true, which means it probably is.
I wrote this post in a slow moment of an overnight shift. I hadn't thought I was particularly tired, but once I was on my way home a wave of fatigue broke over me and really took me by surprise. I almost fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the road several times. Scary -- thank God for rumble strips on shoulders! Fatigue impairs your judgment; I should have gotten the hell off the road but I was afflicted with a severe case of get-there-itis. I managed to focus myself after the second or third time it happened and made it home without incident.
I don't think it makes a compelling point for or against Provigil, but it's a disturbing irony to occur three hours after writing a post on sleep issues...
27 October 2007
Sleepy ... so sleepy
One of the things I love about this blog, is that a lot of my readers, like me, work odd hours. I enjoy seeing the timestamps on the emails and comments; a surprising number of them originate between 0100 and 0400 hours. I guess a lot of ER types get bored and read blogs on the night shift.
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Shift worker syndrome is a real phenomenon, but has not had meds like this to treat the fatigue. The depression rate among employees doing swing shifts has long been known to be much higher. I have always advocated set shift schedules over swing shifts for factory workers - most seem to do it better than they did 10 years ago.ReplyDelete
Regarding the Provigil, I agree that you should hesitate. I would generally only say to use it for significant problems with function due to fatigue. Just being tired is not enough, there needs to be some more measurable harm that the abnormal sleep patterns are causing. I have yet to prescribe it for someone for anything other than narcolepsy.
I have a lot of experience with this drug recently. My original reasons for trying it were for my mild attention deficit which was getting in the way of my boards studying and the arrival of call nights during my 3rd year clerkships. At 37 years of age, I was worried I would not hack them as easily as the 26 year olds!ReplyDelete
Although modafinil has been used mainly for narcolepsy and SWD. There are some people out there trying it in kids for ADD and one doc published a paper on using it in epileptics to help with the sedative effects of the anticonvulsants. This is an important clue that it has a very different mechanism for alertness than amphetamines which lower your seizure threshold.
My experience has been 80% benefit, 20% drawback. It has done wonders when I have taken it for both my attention and ability to focus as well as keeping me alert for long hours at odd times. It is not a stimulant feeling as much as an "awake and alert" feeling. Hard to describe. No jitters like the 8 cups of strong coffee, just the desire to focus and work. I found half the dose (50-100mg) worked great for about a 12 hour stretch. During this time you simply feel alert & awake and want to get busy. After about 8 hours the effect is still there but if I chose to take a nap I could close my eyes and sleep. It is hard to explain, but if I open my eyes and decide to be awake I simply am, but if I chose to sleep I could. I also noticed that I woke more easily the NEXT morning and although I was not stimulated I was more easily alert upon waking.
Now, the down sides. If I take it for more than 2 days in a row I find I get very tense shoulders & neck and after three days I can start to get a headache. The headache is somewhat like a cluster headache and not too severe but noticeable enough. If I take it 3 days in a row I find it takes about a day or two for these side effects to wear off. So, my recommendation, start on a low dose (50mg) and see what it does for you. I would not take more than 2 days in a row. If needed, perhaps 2 on, 1 off, 2on would get you through a long week. I like having it for the occasional call night that is killing me and occasional weekend where I need to cram for an exam. Other than that I try and exercise and sleep right.
Summary: I think this is a good medication with real benefit, but it does not cure all and it does have side effects but for short term needs it is very effective and I have NEVER felt a dependence or craving. If anything, the headache & shoulder tension makes me want to stop after 2-3 days no matter how much I think it might help. As a jump start for a series of night or a boost near the end of a series of nights I think it would be great.
The med is super expensive, so I recommend getting the 200mg pills as the price is better and then just break them in half or thirds PRN. Email me if yo uhave any other questions...
I work day/night rotating and oftentimes I'll get the lone night shift or 2 nights in a row in a sea of days, and the effects can be seen for 4 or 5 days later. Sometimes when my time stamp says "0334", it doesn't mean I'm bored at work, it means I'm scheduled to work days and fell asleep at 7pm after struggling to keep going. I did that for about 4 shifts in a row last week, in fact. Once you fall asleep at 7 pm once (in your scrubs, contacts, and makeup), it's hard to break that pattern without a stimulant like coffee, but then, usually, the coffee keeps me up longer than i want, like until 4 am, so I'm always screwed one way or another.ReplyDelete
I read about this stuff a few years back and it really intrigued me. I used to be a Resident Assistant at a Big Ten university and when I had to be on duty at night I was always completely drained the next morning. Waking up has always been hard for me, but waking up without a consistent sleep schedule was nearly impossible. Although I'm no longer an RA, I still have a job that requires me to work painful night shifts so I'll be interested to know how modafinil works out for you.ReplyDelete
I've taken Provigil when I needed to stay awake and alert without the teeth-grinding, jitters, and complete decimation of appetite that other stimulants can cause.ReplyDelete
It worked beautifully--I felt as rested and alert as someone who'd slept eight hours, and I was able to write and then go out to dinner and actually eat something. When it was time to sleep, I drifted off without any problems. That said, it was a once-in-a-while thing, thus I can't speak to any ill effects one might experience when taking it for days in a row.
I would take it again, if I were exhausted or jet-lagged but circumstances called for me to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, but no, not repeatedly and yes, it is expensive.
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Magic. Pure Freakin' Magic.ReplyDelete
It's like going through life having just woke up from the Best. Nap. Of. Ever.
I tend to get a raging headache about eight hours after I take it. Nothing two Tylenol won't kill, and I usually take them prophylactically.
It's not just "awake" like "too much coffee". It's "clear", like in "I could find Waldo in a Moonie wedding photo with one eye tied behind my back".
Another clue to safety; the TI is huge - there are people taking 1200mg/day for degenerative neurological conditions, with no ill effects. Note that it *IS* a 3A4 inducer, and it induces its own metabolism, so there's a non-linear dose effect at some point.
There has to be some hideous downside for regular users, but it hasn't appeared in the 20-year marketing history of Provigil, Olmifon (the prodrug of modafinil, never submitted for approval in the US, but popular in France) or Nuvigil (the newly-approved variant). The "Dear Doctor" letter that went out in the last few weeks was over VERY scattered reports of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and psychiatric side effects. Seeing as how I still have my skin and haven't spent my life savings in Vegas on a weeklong binge of pai gow, buffets and hookers, I'd say I'm safe for the moment.
Try one tablet on some random weekend day. If you don't like how it works, it's gone by morning. I will *never* be jet-lagged again.
You know thinking about it makes me think about a lot of things pertaining to "human enhancement," steroids, impending genetic modifications, etc. Scientific American reviewed a pair of books with opposing viewpoints on the matter here.ReplyDelete
Seems like taking this med is extending human capabilities beyond what they "should" be. But then you examine that and wonder, should there be a limit? Kind of interesting question. I'll have to think more about it...
- Anonymous10/28/2007 1:59 PM
hmmm... maybe I *should* talk to my doctor about getting some. Wonder if it would help with the occasional 30 hour call shift? I, too, have almost fallen asleep at the wheel countless times. It's amazing to me that if I were still at the hospital, I would be expected to operate in that condition.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous10/28/2007 6:35 PM
please note the *correct* address to my blog... ::shakes head:: freaking intern move.ReplyDelete
I've taken it practically every day for the past two years or so. I take it two hours before my shift starts, preferably on an empty stomach. If I take it after a meal it just takes a little longer to kick in with a flatter curve of alertness. There is a little rush from about the 3 to 6 hour mark, but it isn't really very euphoric, just an awake feeling without the jitteriness or nausea of an equivalent dose of caffeine. There is a slight mood-enhancing effect.ReplyDelete
Taking a double dose isn't really particularly helpful; the awake feeling isn't linearly increased, but the side effects seem to be. The only time I've felt jittery with it is when I've tried a double dose.
Taking one the day after a night shift to try to stay awake doesn't help much. I can stay awake for a while longer, but I still feel awful. Awake, but fatigued and miserable. I can easily go to sleep on it.
The only drawbacks are the cost (about $10 per pill), an occasional subtle feeling of anxiety when it first starts to take effect (only lasts a few minutes, I think of it as really just your brain kicking in to a higher gear), and perhaps a slight increase in blood pressure.
I don't see why it's classifed as a "controlled substance" at all, really; it doesn't seem very abusable in my opinion because the mild mood-enhancing effects don't seem to be dose-related like other controlled substances.
It's a miracle drug, and I can't wait for the price to come down. But it's well worth the $10 per pill. And yes, I have an official diagnosis of shift work sleep disorder and the medication is prescribed by another physician. Without pre-approval by insurance and an official diagnosis, most plans won't cover it.
Although it's widely available via overseas pharmacies without a Rx for 1/8 the cost in America.
- Anonymous10/28/2007 11:54 PM
I took it once several years ago and will not take it again. I felt a little more scattered than usual on the night shift, and couldn't nap at all in the morning. I much prefer coffee, which is cheaper and, in my opinion, easier to titrate.ReplyDelete
I have taken it frequently and note an increased level of alertness without side effects. Not hangover and no difficulty in getting to sleep.ReplyDelete
It is also indicated for OSA.
We also use it as an adjunct for anti-depressants. We have found better efficacy when used in combination form.
We have also found it helpful in Alzheimer pt's to boost their energy level.
Yes, it is expensive - but like many others have said - worth every penny.
It is interesting to note that the AMA issued a statement about 2 years ago forbidding it's use by residents while on duty. But the question is what if a resident in question has the proper dx and is offically prescribed the med? Double standards?
- Anonymous11/03/2007 4:39 PM
Lets see, I took it some time ago, when dealing with "the mystery illness" that caused seizures, excessive daytime sleepiness, migraines, and internal bleeding. I was on a very high dose , because it would work for a time, and then need to be increased. However, at a certain point it was not effective, but the next dose up made me wacko. When it worked and i was alert, that was good, but it did not keep me awake.I'd say stay away from it if you can.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11/07/2007 9:45 PM
Dazzled by this pharmaceutical 'wonder', my doctors jumped to prescribed it as a 'cure' for my insomnia (the thought being if I was alert during the day, I'd sleep naturally at night). The result was a heart rate nearing two hundred, a hospital stay, and a very un-amused patient.ReplyDelete
That said, my dad takes it occasionally and finds that it works as promised.
- Anonymous11/23/2007 1:54 PM
Perhaps a reason to not consider Provigil:ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4/03/2008 8:04 AM
Any updates?ReplyDelete


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Year end is approaching. It's a good idea to make an early start on tidying and preparing your accounting information. That will make tax filing easier – and this checklist will help you do it.
Understand your obligations
You need to start preparing your business accounts towards the end of the financial year so that they're ready for tax filing and form submission. For many businesses, that's the end of the calendar year too. And December can be a busy time, so it pays to start early.
This checklist will help you plan your year-end tasks. That way you can be ready ahead of time, without any last minute stress.
Decide on employee bonus payments and withhold the required tax
If you decide to reward your employees with bonuses, don't forget about tax. Bonuses are subject to income tax withholding, FICA and FUTA taxes – just like regular pay. See the SBA website for details.
Pay your vendors and contractors in full by year end
For vendors this is straightforward. For contractors, you may have to submit a W-9 form – check with your accountant. You will also need to give each contractor a 1099-MISC form by 31 January.
Prepare your records for local, state and federal payroll
With well-designed payroll software, this should be easy to achieve. Ask your bookkeeper or accountant if you have any issues. Make sure you comply with all payroll regulations – including any recent changes.
Scrutinize your balance sheet and P&L report for what you did well – and what you didn't
Your assets, liabilities and equities will give you an idea of how well your business performed this year. Use your accounting software to generate visual balance sheet and Profit & Loss reports. Then identify where your business did well, and where there's room for improvement next year.
Check out your income statement to see your profitability
Your income statement will list each revenue-generating item, along with your tax-deductible expenses. It's a useful way to see your profit and loss for the year.
Use your cash reports to understand how much cash you have on hand
Businesses live or die by their cash flow – it's one of the biggest issues for small organizations. So use your accounting software to generate your cash flow statement. It's a vital document.
Add up your quarterly estimated tax payments for the year
Most small business owners pay quarterly estimated tax payments throughout the year. Keep track of what you've paid, as it will help you estimate what you'll have to pay after year end.
Review all information about current and past employees in your payroll system
Make sure your payroll is fully up-to-date and contains only current employees. It's vital that past employees don't have access to company systems, so check that too. Ensure that everyone's personal information is correct.
Review insurance policies, cover and rates
Talk to your insurance company to see if they have any recommendations. Talk to other insurers too, in case you could get a better deal. Be sure you have all statutory and recommended insurance cover.
Confirm your tax deadlines – these vary depending on the structure of your business
Take a look at lists of tax dates online and subscribe to the IRS SMB calendar.
Arrange a meeting with your bookkeeper, accountant and/or financial advisor
Each of these will have work to do for your business at year end. Talk to them, and make lists of tasks that they need to carry out. This will help them focus on your business at this busy time of year.
Use accounting software to accurately estimate how much tax you will have to pay
Too many business owners fail to accurately estimate their tax payments. Be sure to cover state and federal taxes. Keep this money safe and separate. By starting now you should have time to put the right amount of money aside.
Think about whether you'll need to request a tax payment extension
The IRS will help you here. Talk to them and check out their website for information about how to apply. Do this as early as you can, because there are penalties for late payment.
Review your client list, and make sure all contact information is up-to-date
You can kill two birds with one stone here. Go through your contacts database and make sure everybody's details are correct. While you're doing this, send them an email thanking them for their business this year. They'll remember you.
Review your goals for the year – and make some new ones for next year
Did you achieve everything you intended to last year? If so, great. If not, try to find out why. Making goals for the coming year can help keep you motivated as your business grows. Review them regularly to stay on track.
These steps will help you get prepared for the year end. Once you've worked through them all, don't forget to take a break. Employees need holidays but so do employers. A year-end vacation – even a short one – will help you stay fresh and ready for the coming year.


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Spend some time visiting the Fremont Police Department's website. From the website you can report a crime, find crime statistics, know the most-wanted persons, locate sexual offenders, and get the phone numbers and emails of key persons and officers, and find important information about community engagement. There are two community engagement specialists who will help neighborhoods build collaboration with the Fremont Police Department for better business and neighborhood security.
Another news is catalytic converter thefts. The number of this crime is rising. One of our neighbors had the misfortune of having his catalytic converter stolen from his car recently. The Community Engagement Specialist responsible for our neighborhood sent us a letter regarding this rising crime. I am also sharing it here.


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Hi all, It seems retroarch (at least on android) has removed their Mupen64plus core and replaced it with Mupen64plus-next. My hyperspin (Nvidia shield) won't launch N64 games anymore because it's trying to launch a core that no longer exist. I have tried editing my "Nintendo 64.ini" file with multiple variations to get the new core to launch, but I cannot get it to work. Anyone know the new core parameters off hand? I've searched quite a bit and am coming up empty. Just to clarify I'm looking for the "Parameters =" line under the exe= that determines which core retro arch will use. I have confirmed manually loading the "Mupen64Plus-Next" core works with content. I just can't seem to get the command line correct to have it launch from hyperspin. Any help is appreciated thanks! I have already switched to it launching "Mupen64 FZ" in the meantime, but I prefer the launch coming from retroarch because FZ resumes mid-game where you left off when starting from hyperspin, and I prefer the WOW factor of games loading from the title screen.
By Honosuseri
I realise there is already a thread for the Commodore Amiga in the Android section. I should know, as of late I've essentially taken it over! It's one of the most viewed threads in the Android section, so clearly many of you adore the Amiga as much as I do.
That thread has become quite long and it's quite confusing with people choosing to emulate the Amiga in different ways. I decided it would be best to start my own thread, streamlining it to show the best way to get this done. As I do have a "proof of concept" setup working!
This project I've taken on is a mammoth undertaking, as the Amiga is quite a complicated system to do. I'll try to explain why and how I've decided to proceed, keeping you guys up to speed with my progress here.
The first real issue is the naming that Hyperspin has been using for some time now. It's based from the Whdload zip file names, which was a logical choice BUT the problem is these zip names keep changing over time as they get updated. This throws the database entries and all media assets out of whack. It's my belief that this naming is what is really holding us back doing the Amiga justice.
Second problem for us Android users anyway, is that we can't use the zip files directly with an emulator. They needed to be extracted out and we used a bootloader to patch the files for the emulator and launch the games. All seemed well and good until I started testing games and found many wouldn't work. Very confusing as the same game files worked fine from a workbench environment I'd set up, with it's own bootloader I added in. I suspected it was the "ultimate amiga" bootloader for the Hyperspin wheel at fault, which proved to be correct.
So the best way to launch these Amiga games from the Hyperspin wheel, is to actually use HDF versions of the games. This removes the need for the bootloader. I decided to keep the game folders extracted from the whdload zip files. Continuing to use these with the workbench (Amiga's OS) hdf I created. Having this is a nice nostalgic nod, I'm sure genuine Amiga fans will appreciate.
Unfortunately we can't just point the emulator to these hdf files, it's not that simple. Each game requires a config file that points to where the particular hdf game file is, what kick-start (i.e Bios) to use, video settings, control bindings etc. These files are known as uae files, as that is the extension we tell Hyperspin to look for. We trick it into thinking these uae's are the actual "game Roms".
Sadly uae files aren't universal between emulators. So choosing the right emulator to begin with is important. Many people had chosen to use RetroArch. Which can't do the CD32, so I'll strike it off for that reason alone (although there are other reasons). I spent a long time waiting on Amiberry to be ported to Android but the devs haven't delivered. I'm not waiting any longer, so I'm continuing to proceed with Uae4arm.
As I write this, the latest version of Uae4arm crashes on Android TV (i.e Shield TV) but does run fine on Android phones. The devs are aware and trying to resolve this. There is an older apk version we can install for now, which does work. Another slight annoyance is that Uae4arm is quite fussy about how the uae files are named. They can NOT have special characters in them (e.g a space) or the emulator won't launch them!
My next complaint was that Hyperspin has "rules" about what games should be included in the xml database file. I do NOT agree with these "guidelines". I want a definitive collection of Amiga games.
I've decided to branch the Amiga out into different wheels, ECS, AGA and CD32. As an analogy think of Sega's Megadrive and it's hardware addons. Megadrive=ECS, Sega32X=AGA (better graphics chipset on later Amigas) and finally the MegaCD=CD32 (better audio track and FMV).
There is a "HDF game set" floating around. However... I got to know the creator, from doing videos on my proof of concept setup. I've persuaded him to rename the files to something more sensible, that should help other frontends scrape for metadata and artwork. These names will not change over time as he updates the collection. He does release notes, so this info can be used to keep the xml database file up to date. Currently he's overhauling the hdf files so they take up less storage and even adding cheat and trainer options to the loading splash screen....very cool stuff!
I'm working on creating missing artwork (wheel, 3D box, diskette and video snaps), keeping busy until this new hdf collection is complete. Then I can start creating the uae files needed. This will be laborious, as Uae4arm doesn't do cycle exact emulation. I need to make sure each game is configured correctly to run at the proper speed, I'll also bind commonly needed keyboard keys to the gamepad on a per game basis.
If you're confused, that's OK! It should all make sense, once I get around to uploading some more videos. Yes I will make my assets available to you all (minus the games obviously due to Hyperspin rules), once I'm happy with the collection.
By Honosuseri
Retroarch (Google Play) has updated itself to the latest version 1.7.8 and it seems to have broken compatibility with Hyperspin 😕
Having done some quick reading (https://www.libretro.com/index.php/retroarch-1-7-8-important-changes-for-people-using-the-google-play-build/) it seems under the "infinite wisdom" of Google. They're forced to build in both 32 and 64bit support for the app, so the device (Shield TV) will default to using the 64bit version as it is a 64bit device. I'm not entirely sure what's gone wrong as I haven't had time to delve further into it, although I know ZeroJay did a modded Hyperspin apk for 64bit support (that doesn't work either). Just wanted to warn users so they don't update and have any aggro.
You can still side load 32bit versions of Retroarch, I'll do that later and test. I'm actually quite excited about some of the features that have now come in the latest version.
The retroarch_ra32.apk (v1.7.8) changes the path (typical). So it's now "exe=com.retroarch32/com.retroarch.browser.retroactivity.RetroActivityFuture". Hyperspin doesn't like this and it misbehaves as it did trying to load the original 64bit Google play version, which is why ZeroJay did the modified Hyperspin apk.
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Please note my knowledge of this system does not run deep but everything here works and plays fine.
What is it?
Capcom Play System III or CPS-3 is an arcade system board that was first used by Capcom in 1996 with the arcade game Red Earth. It was the second successor to the CP System arcade hardware, following the CP System II. It would be the last proprietary system board Capcom would produce before moving on to the Dreamcast-based Naomi platform.
How to emulate in Android (Shield TV)
Quick and simple way is with the FBA core of RetroArch and matching FBA romset.
At time of writing current versions are:-
Core:- FB Alpha v0.2.97.42 (commit 6b7a701)
FBA:- 0.2.97.42 (9 July 2017)
Other options are MAME core in RetroArch or MAME4Droid reloaded (0.139mame romset). I believe the CHD files are needed for some games and with MAME4Droid, at least, I had to "install" the game when it 1st launched in the emulator. That process took about 20-30mins and not all worked. Redearth was one I tested and "installed".
JoJo no Kimyouna Bouken: Miraie no Isan (Japan 990913) = (jojoba.zip)
JoJo's Venture (USA 990108) = (jojo.zip)
Red Earth (Euro 961121) = (redearth.zip)
Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930) = (sfiii2.zip)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future (EUR 990608) = (sfiii3.zip)
Street Fighter III: New Generation (USA 970204) = (sfiii.zip)
I replaced this entry in the official database with the european version as I could not get it to launch in FBA.
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future (USA 990608) = (sfiii3u.zip)
EDIT:- USA version is working with RetroArch core version 0.2.97.44. Make sure you have the correct RomSet version
Setup Steps...
1. Open RetroArch and download the Arcade (FA Alpha) core.
Main Menu -> Online Updater -> Core Updater
1a. Transfer your games to your prefered location (You only need the six zip files listed in the database and above)
2. Add the "Capcom Play System III" system to your Hyperspin setup with HyperHQ on a PC and transfer the files/folder to your device or by manually creating all the relevent folders to your device. (Download at bottom of guide)
3. Add Capcom Play SYstem III to your Main Menu.xml or Main Menu_Android.xml
4. Add these lines to your Capcom Play System III.ini file found in Hyperspin/Settings/ or Hyperspin/Settings_Android/
Extra Notes:-
Under the FB Alpha "Quick Menu -> Options" you can select between different regions. Choosing a different region will give you the different loading screens along with other things I'm not sure about.
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (Default)Euro
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (USA)
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Sports Conditioning Programs for Young Athletes
It's 3:30 p.m., the treadmills are quiet, the aerobic studio is empty, and your floor trainers are bored. But within a few hours, you know that the club will be jumping with members. It's too bad your club doesn't have an after-school sports conditioning program in place, so that you would have some action in your facility right now, as well as an additional stream of revenue for your business.
Setting up an after-school sports conditioning program in a traditional health club requires more creativity than cash outlay. In fact, it's more a matter of staff development than additional staff. And while your advertising and marketing budget will require an initial investment, your yearly follow-up expenditures will be next to nothing.
Creating the Program
The purpose of any sports conditioning program is to increase sports performance, and offset the possibility of athletic injury. The trainer running the program needs to know which sort of movement and conditioning skills go with what sport and which position. He also needs to be able to obtain and group the various needs of athletic activities into a logical format. Workshops in speed, agility and quickness pertain to certain sports, whereas muscular endurance, increasing size and improving strength pertain to others.
The role of the fitness professional is to offer a more qualitative approach to training than might be available to the student athlete. We aren't trying to replace the coaches, but to offer a more specific, in-depth approach to training.
Finding Mr./Ms. Right
Choosing the right staff member to run your after-school sports conditioning program isn't important, it's key! I've already expressed that your team leader needs to be someone with knowledge in kinesiology and exercise physiology, and a general understanding of sports conditioning. The personality of the staff member is also essential. Leadership, charisma, command, patience and reliability are all essential assets that the program leader must possess.
Crowd Control
If you decide to work with the student athletes in one-on-one or small-group programs (one trainer to four or fewer students), and you run the programs during off-peak hours, you probably won't have to worry about facility usage and how the programs will affect other members. However, if you promote the program well enough, traffic control inside your facility could become an issue.
It has been my experience that aerobic studios offer the ideal space to conduct sport conditioning programs. Lateral motion drills, running and cutting drills, and basic calisthenics are natural here.
There's another benefit to keeping student athletes in your aerobic studio. In a studio setting, you can better control the class, minimizing the noise so the program doesn't disturb other members.
Depending on where you hold the class — an aerobic studio or somewhere else — you may be able to assign assistants to the team leader. In the end, the size of your space will determine the number of participants involved.
Regardless of the area in which you conduct the classes, my advice is to keep the sessions to an hour. Eight-to-12-week seasons will give you enough time to get a conditioned response from the participants, without over-committing them.
Essential Equipment
Time after time, when I have consulted club owners and managers about setting up special mini-membership programs within a facility, they are concerned right away with buying some new line of equipment. They miss the actual beauty of this concept, which is to make due with what you already have in place.
Steps, hand weights, mats, group exercise bikes, body bars, slide platforms, mini-trampolines, jump ropes, physio-balls, balance boards, stretch tubes or Pilates-style equipment all could be used either in some circuit format or group setting without imposing on members.
Past Performance
Always keep in mind what sort of training the student athlete has received. Most trainers understand why you shouldn't do the lat pulldown behind the neck, but your student athlete might say, "But that's the way my coach taught me."
On the other hand, don't be surprised by the level of skill that some students have. If your trainers are used to working the average adult just on the strength deck, they may have forgotten the wide range of fitness levels kids can have.
Finally, let me remind you that the long-term success of this type of program will hinge on many factors, including safety, effectiveness and fun.
Michael Youssouf, M.A., is the manager of trainer education at the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers in New York. He was the recipient of the 2000 IDEA/Life Fitness Personal Trainer of the Year award, and is known internationally as an author, master trainer and motivational speaker.
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Kimberly Willis Holt's small group session, "Back to the Porch: Breaking Writer's Block and Returning to the Creative Life." How could Kimberly Willis Holt speak about writer's block? It seems like she always has some amazing new book coming out. But she herself lost the will to write for five months.
So it happens to the best. Here are a few tips from Kimberly about moving past the blocks and start writing again:
- Set a timer for a certain amount of time you will sit down and write
- Write out the problem: draw a diagram showing what would happen if you removed a scene, for example, or changed your character's age. These might not be scenes you'll use, but it'll get you back into the story.
- Write about anything. It can help to set the story aside you've been working on and write about something different for a little while to get into the writing habit again.
- Webbing: draw a story map or a web about the chapter or scene you're having trouble with. This is a tip from Writing on Both Sides of the Brain that I wrote about here when I was taking forever to finish one chapter.
- Start small. Write a list of words you like, or write some ideas on an index card. During the session we each took an index card and wrote about a place that was important to us. Then for a few minutes we brainstormed a list of words, feelings, and details that reminded us of that place. The memories you write about could work their way into a story or lead to new ideas. Kimberly pointed out, "A lot of stories are connected to the words on that card."
The turning point for Kimberly Willis Holt was when she read an interview her daughter did with a musician. Seeing the passion he had for his work inspired her to go out to her front porch where she first started writing, with a pen and paper.
She added that sometimes you'll discover that the story you're working isn't yours to write and you'll have to let it go. Other stories are yours, and they won't get written if you don't write them yourself. But you have to write to find out.
Some other books recommended during the session were Writing Down to the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, and Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury.
I know that for me, setting the computer aside and freewriting with a pen and paper help me come up with new ideas or figure out a scene when I feel stuck. Other people can't think that way, and have to be in front of the computer screen.
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Throughout the year there are many opportunities for students from CLS and CLSG to meet and work together. These include Drama productions at both schools, our annual concert, the annual sponsored walk, regular debates, socials run by the Friends of both schools for Years 7-9, Sixth Form quiz evenings and a Sixth Form Physics trip to CERN.
In the Sixth Form, girls develop their links with the City of London School through their organisation of formal events including the Leavers' Ball, a speakers' programme, joint drama performances and concerts. This builds on the co-ed activities in their previous years at the School. The Science Department also arranges joint lessons with CLS, to prepare students to sit the UKCAT (UK Clinical Aptitude Test) and the BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test) which they need to do to apply to university to read Medicine.


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NPR offers a perfect example of how an unfalsifiable, infallible theory works
NPR didn't mean to offer a perfect example of how an unfalsifiable, infallible theory works. It's stated goal was to have people better understand what a polar vortex is. However, when it chose to interview "Andrew Freedman, senior science writer for Climate Central, an independent non-profit organization that researches and reports on the science and impact of climate change," Mr. Freedman, true to his climate change beliefs, came up with a good one.
Before I get to Mr. Freedman's words, let me make sure we're all on the same page about an unfalsifiable, infallible theory. Mike McDaniel has an easy-to-understand, elegantly stated explanation. An unfalsifiable theory "requires no proof, for like religious dogma, it is rooted in faith. One either believes or not; proof is not necessary and opposing proof may therefore be disregarded. Such beliefs are, in the language of science, non-falsifiable." Non-falsifiable theories do not stand alone. Because they cannot be proved wrong they are, by definition, infallible. Like God, they are what they are, with no actual explanations required.
With that in mind, please enjoy Mr. Freedman's response to the NPR interviewer's question about the current polar vortex and climate change:
GREENE: I mean, is climate change playing some sort of role here in the cold we're seeing this week?
FREEDMAN: We actually have these possible connections between the Arctic – which is warming rapidly, and which is losing sea ice – and these perturbations, these shifts in the jet stream over North America and over Europe. And many scientists are convinced that there's enough circumstantial evidence to potentially convince a jury that there is this link, and that the weather patterns are becoming more and more suspicious as being influenced by human activities. But the physical connections, the actual smoking gun that would link Arctic warming to weather patterns that we see right now – like this one – isn't quite there yet. It hasn't quite been proven. So whether or not it would convince a jury of scientific peers in this case is unclear. And I think in the next few years, we'll know a lot more. But certainly, climate change is influencing every weather pattern that occurs today, in some ways large and small.
Without all the unnecessary prevarication, what Mr. Freedman said is "We have no actual evidence that anthropogenic global warming has anything to do with this. That doesn't worry us, though, because our operating, unchallengeable baseline is that anthropogenic global warming (which we now call "climate change" so as to be more encompassing) is behind every weather phenomenon that has ever happened since we decided that there's something called anthropogenic global war. . . . er, climate change." This is unsurprising. Mr. Freedman's paycheck comes from an "independent non-profit organization that researches and reports on the science and impact of climate change." No climate change means no non-profit organization, which means Mr. Freedman and his cohorts are out of a job.
Just to demonstrate further that Mr. Freedman is operating within a closed, unfalsifiable system, let's scoot over to Time Magazine for a minute. As Ed Driscoll reports (in a post beautifully titled Time Magazine Swings Both Ways), the United States experienced a whopper of a polar vortex in 1974. Back then, Time breathlessly informed its readers that the problem was global cooling and that we trembled on the verge of another ice age. This time around, of course, the pathetic shadow that was the once might Time, now reports equally breathlessly that global warming caused the big chill.
Faith is a wonderful — and dangerous — thing.


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People who take vitamin D supplements in the belief that they protect against heart disease and cancer may be wasting their time, a study suggests.
Scientists who conducted a review of hundreds of studies argued that some of the health benefits attributed to vitamin D were the result of a "chicken and egg" misunderstanding.
Low vitamin D levels were not a cause of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer but a result of them, they concluded.
The finding challenges the view of many experts – including conventional doctors as well as alternative practitioners – that the vitamin plays a major role in disease prevention.
It is well known that vitamin D promotes the uptake of calcium and bone formation, and children deficient in the vitamin can develop rickets.
What is less clear is the extent to which vitamin D reduces the risk of other major causes of ill-health.
The scientists found that findings from prospective observational studies, which draw inferences from observed phenomena over time, and those from randomly controlled trials did not tally.
Lead researcher Professor Philippe Autier, from the International Prevention Research Institute in Lyon, France, said: "If the health benefits of high vitamin D concentrations shown by data from observational studies are not reproduced in randomised trials (the gold standard method for assessing a causal relation between an exposure and an outcome) then the relation between vitamin D status and disorders are probably the result of confounding or physiological events involved in these disorders.
"What this discrepancy suggests is that decreases in vitamin D levels are a marker of deteriorating health. Ageing and inflammatory processes involved in disease occurrence and clinical course reduce vitamin D concentrations, which would explain why vitamin D deficiency is reported in a wide range of disorders."
Vitamin D supplements are taken by many thousands of people in the UK, accounting for a sizeable fraction of the £674.6 million worth of vitamins and dietary pills sold in 2009.
In the US, annual sales of vitamin D alone are estimated to be worth 600 million dollars (£367 million).
The new study, published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, analysed the findings of 290 prospective observational studies and 172 randomised trials up to December last year.
A randomised trial is one in which the effects of a drug or supplement are studied in different groups, one of which is unknowingly given a "dummy" placebo.
The observational studies indicated significant benefits from vitamin D, including an up to 58% reduced risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, a 38% reduced risk of diabetes, and a 34% risk of bowel cancer.
However, these improvements were not confirmed by the randomised trials. The pooled analysis of randomised study results failed to identify any effect on non-bone disease of raising vitamin D levels with supplements.
A linked editorial in the journal called for large-scale clinical trials to assess the impact of vitamin D on non-skeletal health outcomes.
The editorial added: "It would be a real boon to patients if the results are positive, but unless effect sizes for clinically important outcomes are large, the results will only confirm the neutral effect reported by most clinical trials thus far."
Professor Peter Selby, an expert in metabolic bone disease at Manchester Royal Infirmary, said: "It is important not to let the apparently negative finding of the study take anything away from the importance of adequate vitamin D nutrition in the management of bone disease. Recent guidelines relating to vitamin D deficiency were published by the National Osteoporosis Society together with several other professional organisations; these provide widely accepted guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency."
Dr Colin Michie, consultant senior lecturer in paediatrics at Ealing Hospital NHS Trust, said: "From the perspective of a paediatrician, this paper is a valuable contribution in the field of nutrition, but it has little to contribute to our problem in the UK, where low levels of vitamin D result in hypocalcaemic (low calcium) seizures in infants and bony disorders such as rickets.
"The suggestion that vitamin D levels are low because of co-morbidity (illness) is not surprising or novel. This has been proposed in many clinical situations in paediatrics. However it leads to the obvious corollary that such co-morbidities, by reducing vitamin D levels, may compromise skeletal health. From the patient's perspective it therefore becomes important to ensure this does not happen by providing appropriate supplements, including vitamin D."
Dr Benjamin Jacobs, consultant paediatrician and director of children's services at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, said: "The problems of vitamin D deficiency had been thought to be solved in the 1950s but this paper shows there is still much to be learned. A hundred years ago rickets was a major problem in the UK. Then in the 1950s it was thought that vitamin D deficiency was solved, which is why we do not fortify foods or give babies vitamin supplements as much as most of Europe and North America.
"But now we are seeing many children again with rickets, lack of calcium and other bone and muscle diseases. England's Chief Medical Officer recently announced her intention to remedy this deficiency, and the publication of this paper today shows the need for better research to evaluate the role of Vitamin D in many diseases.
"We do not have enough data and may have to wait another five years before making recommendations for the whole UK population. Meanwhile we must continue the current guidance: all pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in this country should take a daily vitamin D supplement, and so should all children from the age of six months to five years."


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VSC brauchte ein neues Website Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 118 Designs von 21 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Landing page that I can use to offer 'Special offers' on end of line supplements. It is divided in to three specific areas, with the centre able to 'stretch'.
Landing page is divided in to three area - Top, Middle, Bottom.
Top ...
Should have area for:
1. Product photo.
2. Headline
3. Sub Headline
Middle ...
This I will use for product description, which will vary product to product, so needs to be able to stretch.
Can be divided in to 2 columns - (1 for product details - 1 for sales pitch).
I should be 66% width - the other 34% width (roughly - I'm not going to check!).
Best if this area uses very light (or white with borders) colour backgrounds.
Bottom ...
The 'Buy Now' bit. Like some kind of box graphic, attention grabbing, so I can put the payment link in.
Colours ...
Fresh, healthy, vibrant - Have a play!
Happy to just have graphic effects ... or photos/illustrations/cartoons ... BUT, should not be too specific. Remember, this will be used for different products - energy supplements/weight loss/antioxidant/ and more ...
- Clean
- Vibrant
- Healthy
- Naturally leading the viewer down the page
- White space is fine! Less is more ...
- Fussy
- Busy
- Loads of colours


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Police officer accused of witness tampering arrested | Crime
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - A South Lake Tahoe police officer was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly influencing witness testimonies and asking witnesses to tamper with evidence.
Court documents reveal Johnny Poland, 44, was caught up in a love triangle with a gang member's girlfriend. Documents show that he actively tried to help drug traffickers evade police and throw investigators off their path.
READ MORE: Court documents outline accusations
The woman at the center of it all, described only as C1, told investigators Poland coached her on how to cover up their affair even after a grand jury began investigating back in 2011. According to documents, Poland started his affair with the woman in 2007.
In anticipation of federal agents interviewing the woman, documents show Poland instructed her, "If there's anything f***ing bad on your phone, go ahead and delete it. They could very well take it."
In recorded conversations before the woman's grand jury testimony, Poland is heard advising the woman to conceal or destroy evidence compelled by the grand jury subpoena saying, "You can't take what you don't have" and "don't be f***ing giving them my badge and my dog tags." He is also heard saying to the woman, "better give that s**t to me before you go giving those to them."
The complaint also alleges Poland said, "I gotta worry about my life in your hands. A lot hinges on what you say" and "I'm not sure I'll beat this one." He also coached her to tell the grand jury that he advised her to, "just be honest and tell the truth."
Poland's alleged misconduct occurred over a period of several years including his time as a school resource officer at South Tahoe High School from 2003 to 2006. During that time, investigators said he had sexual relations with two underage female students. According to the complaint, he signed one of the girl's yearbooks with a hand written entry reading, "I love you... P.S. I don't think you suck in bed."
The complaint also accuses Poland of attempting to influence one of the girl's before her grand jury testimony.
FBI agents arrested Poland at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department when he showed up to deliver some paperwork; officers said he did not resist arrest. Poland was arrested on five counts of witness tampering.
"Clearly, the department's been affected by this particular officer with a history that dates back several years," Police Chief Brian Uhler said.
FBI spokesperson Gina Swankie said he is accused of two counts for asking a person to change or destroy evidence and three counts for asking another person change their testimony. Poland's alleged actions took place both on and off duty, Swankie said.
Uhler knows accusations of a corrupt cop working in his department will make many worry about other officers, but Uhler said Poland's arrest came as a result of the work of South Tahoe police coordinating with federal agents.
Poland's arrest came after a 3-year joint investigation with the FBI, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the California Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement SLEDNET Task Force.
"For the department it is a relief to get through this stage," Uhler said.
Poland's neighbors said they aren't terribly surprised by his arrest; they said Poland lived a double life.
The El Dorado County District Attorney is also reviewing the case for possible additional state charges.


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All his life he has seen patterns of the future and been called the 'Creative Futurist.' Over the last 20 years, he has spotted and seen the future over and over again. He is often described as one of the world's leading experts and speakers in his field.
Lectures at TEDx, Ericsson (HQ), Disney Nordic (HQ), Audi, VW, Porsche, Roche, AAK.
Based in Stockholm (Sweden), lectured in USA (tour), Amsterdam, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Prague, London, Brussels, New Zealand, Australia and all over Scandinavia. He has shared the same platform with the likes of Sir Richard Branson, Chris Anderson, Alexander Osterwalder, Guy Kawasaki, Guy Clapperton, Sir Tim Berners-Lee as well as Nobel Peace Prizewinners.
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His lectures have become extremely popular because they are stimulating yet easy to take in and use. He has held over 500 lectures and workshops internationally at corporations and academic institutions. He has also taken part in the Öresund Consulate's reference group on the Öresund bridge between Sweden and Denmark one of the largest projects of its kind in Europe. He write articles for international business magazines.
After successfully writing four books including 'One' and 'Sharkonomics,' which has been translated into several languages, he keeps uncovering patterns where few are looking. Patterns that can change how we live and challenges the status quo.
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