However, given Scotland's recent record in qualifying tournaments for major finals, a more realistic goal for Levein is likely to be to reach a play-off place by coming second in Group I, where eight teams then compete home and away in November 2011 for the final four qualifying places.

BBC: Scotland face Spain in Euro 2012 qualifying group

Networking events are a necessary evil on the calendars of most, but with a little pre-game strategy and a co-conspirator, they can be a fantastic place to show off the art and the science of your hustle.

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He survived an excellent back-heeling attack from Andrew Carlile before twisting to win, and when there had to be a wrestle-off for third and fourth place, he repeated his feat.

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Is this really just a safe place for them to be off the street or are you trying to really create professional actors?

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They'll pass them off to coordinators by hand, who then will take them to a place where the data can be uploaded to the Internet.

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Moncur also believes that the uncertainties of a nascent market place may be off-putting to some, with regulation needed to eliminate bogus operators, stop companies going bust before their customers die and ultimately govern what can be claimed from the deceased's assets.

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But on the bus back, I wondered whether any of the lucky six to be offered a place would find themselves any better off after the course.

BBC: 'Get rich quick' seminars put to the test

Her questions mirror those of many consumers, but I thought Best Buy missed some great opportunities to show itself off as a place where those questions can be answered, not just asked.

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