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Leeds United have finally ended the uncertainty over their ownership by announcing a group led by Massimo Cellino have bought the club.
The club's former leadership, GFH Capital, announced on Saturday that they had agreed to sell a 75 per cent stake in the club to Eleonora Sport Ltd – a company owned by the Cellino family.
Cellino – twice convicted of fraud – also owns Serie A outfit Cagliari and failed in an attempt to purchase West Ham in 2010.
The Eleonora Sport Ltd defeated a rival bid, chaired by former Manchester United commercial executive Mike Farnan, for control of the club.
A club statement read: "Following recent media reports and speculation, GFH Capital would like to confirm that it has agreed to sell a 75 per cent stake in the club to Eleonora Sport Ltd, a company owned by the Cellino family who have many years' experience in football and who plan to invest substantially in the club including the re acquisition of Elland Road.
"Eleonora will be working on completing the required Football League approval.
"The Cellino family is a well-known Italian sports family, who have owned Serie A side Cagliari since 1992. They come to English football with an ambition to support Leeds United financially to take it to the Premier League and a belief that the club can sustain top-flight status.
The clarification came after a bizarre 24 hours that saw Leeds manager Brian McDermott sacked and several key administrators reportedly forced out on transfer deadline day.
McDermott had not seen his side win in seven league games, leaving Leeds 12th, eight points off the play-offs.
The 52-year-old was immensely popular at Elland Road and the manner of his departure – which was preceded by Cellino trying to place former Middlesbrough defender Gianluca Festa in the dugout alongside McDermott for Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town – left a sour taste in the mouth of many.
Two of the club's partners announced they were likely to withdraw their support of the club in response to a day of turmoil at the club.
Leeds captain Ross McCormack told Sky Sports that he was "absolutely gutted" about McDermott's departure and that it made him unsure of his future at the club just hours before the transfer deadline closed.
Despite widespread speculation, McCormack – who is the Championship's top scorer with 18 goals – remained at the club.


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Information for term Summer Tropical Marine Ecology
Application deadline, and cost information.
Application DeadlineApril 1, 2020
Program Deadlines and Pricing Info
- Deadline: April 1, 2020
- Dates: Jun 10 – Jul 14, 2020 (5 weeks)
- Credit: 6 semester hours / 9 quarter hours
- Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA
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Get ready to put on your mask and fins and help conduct research at Ningaloo, a 260-kilometer reef that hosts some 250 types of coral and a dizzying array of sea life. With access to the largest fringing coral reef in the world, western Australia is a big draw for students who are interested in conservation and marine biology. This program is an unforgettable way to explore down under, sharpen your science skills, and come back with valuable hands-on experience.
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Help find solutions
to real-world problems by collecting data on Ningaloo Reef.
Further your understanding
and knowledge of science with introductory coursework.
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of scientists and researchers at Coral Bay and Exmouth, and make a difference protecting precious flora and fauna.
whale sharks gather of the Ningaloo Coast every year500+
ocean beaches in Fremantle5
species of fish at Ningaloo Reef500
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Your Destination
Known as Australia's sunniest and most environmentally attractive city, cosmopolitan Perth is sophistication with a laid-back vibe. Suburban Murdoch University – home to CIEE – is 11 miles south of Perth and 6 miles east of Fremantle, a.k.a Freo. This funky port city is where you'll find most students outside of class. With an alternative vibe, this city leads many green initiatives in Western Australia, and has a lively arts and music scene. The towns of Coral Bay and Exmouth are on the Indian Ocean about 745 miles north of Perth, on the doorstep of Ningaloo Marine Park. The world-famous reef and surrounding region brims with dolphins, dugongs, manta ray, sea turtles, mollusks, whales, whale sharks, coral, and colorful fish.
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Students will stay in student housing near Fremantle for the first part of the program, and then move to cabin-style accommodations near Ningaloo Reef.
Meals are not included. In Fremantle, students can prepare their own meals at their lodgings, or eat at local restaurants and cafes. At the reef, students purchase groceries.
Perth, Australia
Where You'll Study
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY, about 9 miles south of Perth, and 6 miles east of Fremantle.
about 745 miles north of Perth on the Indian ocean
about 745 miles north of Perth on the Indian ocean
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What you need to knowThe program details
CIEE's Summer Tropical Marine Ecology program invites biology, conservation, marine biology, and science students with at least two completed semesters of college-level biology to gain hands-on experience through fieldwork in Australia's incredible natural environment. All students take two required courses: Marine Ecology Research Methods and Marine Biology and Ecology of Western Australia. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city's rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offerings.
CIEE Perth is conveniently located within the campus of Murdoch University in suburban Perth. Coined "Quantas Lounge" by CIEE staff, the center has lounge space for students to do homework, relax, and interact with fellow students and staff.
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Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5
2 semesters of college-level biology; Upper-level ecology coursework recommended
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Program Credit
Total credit: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits
Course Credit
CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
Language of Instruction
Students are required to take both CIEE courses
Course Notes
Given the location and intensity of the program, most activities will be embedded as elements in the courses themselves.
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Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
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Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers more than $8 million in scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Ritzmann Tropical and Marine Ecology Scholarships
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.See more scholarship info
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Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Excursions and/or Study Tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
Application Due
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Fees & Housing
|Summer 2020 5 weeks
|Apr 1, 2020
|Jun 10, 2020
|Jul 14, 2020
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CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300 *
Educational Costs = $6,333 **
Housing = $1,050
Insurance = $167Total Fees = $7,850
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $600
International Airfare = $2,000 †
Local Transportation = $100
Books & Supplies = $50
Visa Fees = $20
Personal expenses = $1,000
Other = $300Total Estimated Costs = $4,070
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.
Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.
* non-refundable
** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 9 – First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has given gave a personal commitment to continue with efforts to alleviate the suffering of 3 million Kenyans facing starvation sparked off by the prolonged drought.
She urged other Kenyans of goodwill to stand together and continue galvanizing support in solidarity with the victims of drought, hunger and starvation.
She said it was heartbreaking to see children, women and men undergo so much suffering occasioned by one of the longest and worst drought in decades.
"I have witnessed it first hand during my visit to Marsabit in February. This drought is without a doubt one of the worst we have experienced in decades," said the First Lady.
She spoke at a Nairobi Hotel during a drought fundraising dinner organized by the Muslim Women's Network chaired by Ms Amina Hirsi.
"So as we stand together in the honour of our shared humanity, I want to assure everyone here of my personal commitment, and that of my office, towards supporting efforts to alleviate the suffering of children, women and men. Because their pain is our pain," said the First Lady.
The First Lady urged Kenyans to stand together and pledge not to forsake other compatriots who need help.
She said the widespread drought that has affected 23 Counties, 13 of them severely, has not only occasioned untold suffering to the affected communities, but it has made a serious threat to their livelihoods and their future.
The First Lady said the affected Kenyans will continue to be in urgent need of assistance over the next six months- with a large percentage being women and children.
She said by coming together, Kenyans can overcome any form of adversity and overcome unimaginable trials and suffering.
Over the last few months, the First Lady said she had witnessed the spectacular response of Kenyans and institutions like the Kenya Red Cross Society come together to address the crisis.
She applauded the Muslim Women's Network for organizing last evening's resource mobilization dinner in their efforts to empathize and show compassion to those affected by the drought.
She expressed optimism many more Kenyans and organizations will draw on their resources to respond to the call for help.
Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Amina Mohammed who brought over Sh4.3 million (from herself and friends) to the fundraiser described Kenya as a resilient nation that has overcome many daunting challenges in the past.
She was hopeful Kenyans will continue mobilizing more resources until the current drought-related crisis is resolved.
The fundraiser realized over over Sh17 million including Sh1 million each from Mama Ngina Kenyatta, Kenya Commercial Bank and Parastatals under the Ministry of Tourism.
Former President Daniel arap Moi and Deputy President William Ruto gave Sh500,000 each while while Baringo Senator Gedion Moi and the Leader of Majority in Parliament Aden Duale brought Sh400,000 and Sh200,000 respectively.
Other corporate and entities represented at the fundraiser included the First Community Bank, Gulf Bank, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and industry and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims among others.


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NEW ADVICE COLUMN: Ask Kayla | #2: "Feeling Low in Fulton"
|Kayla Butts MS, RD, LD
Dear Kayla:
I recently had some blood work done, and found out that my vitamin D and calcium are low. I am having trouble losing that last 20 pounds despite making changes to my diet and being more active. Do you think taking a multi-vitamin could help me lose the the extra weight I'm carrying around?
Feeling Low in Fulton
Kayla's Answer:
Sweet Low,
Are your multi-vitamins making you fat? Probably not. Are they really benefiting your health? Probably not.
If you're an active, healthy (non-pregnant or not planning to be pregnant) woman who is eating her fruits and veggies you shouldn't need vitamins. Researchers are conflicted as to whether or not we can absorb nutrients in supplement form as well as we can from food, but we do know that vitamins do not contain a lot of the beneficial compounds that nutrient-rich food does, such as antioxidants, fiber, good bacteria, and fat needed to absorb said vitamins. Vitamins are also not regulated by the FDA and, therefore, one cannot be exactly sure what your vitamins contains, but they likely contain extraneous materials such as fillers. Vitamins often contain megadoses of water-soluble vitamins that end up going down the drain (or toilet rather) in our urine. Vitamins can be damaging to people with liver or kidney problems, cause vomiting if taken on an empty stomach, and constipation. All this aside, if most of your meals come from a fast food line, best take your vitameatavegamin.
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I would recommend continuing to supplement with emulsified vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) drops [you need about 600 International Units (IU)], which contain fat and are likely most readily absorbed into the body. You may also take cholecalciferol in pill form with a meal that contains fat and preferable magnesium. Magnesium helps your body absorb vitamin D, so try to incorporate spinach, beans, nuts, and whole grains when you take your supplement. Losing weight will also help increase your blood levels of vitamin D, as fat cells actually pull vitamin D out of your blood for storage.
Vitamin D and calcium work hand in hand in the body. Increasing your blood levels of vitamin D will help your body absorb more calcium. If you are inclined to take a calcium supplement, try calcium citrate or calcium carbonate. The ability of our bodies to absorb these nutrients is relatively equitable, but calcium carbonate is less expensive, but more likely to cause gas and digestive issues. Calcium carbonate is also available in over the counter antacids, like Tums and Rolaids, but you would have to take about 6 per day to meet the recommended level of 2,500 mg. More is not better in the case of calcium. Exceeding the recommended daily intake can result in kidney problems and even irregular heartbeat (a very not good thing).
We have an excellent resource right here in Rockport and her name is Kimmi Moake, NTP. (Full disclosure: Kimmi is a close friend of mine, but I would recommend her anyway because she KNOWS her stuff.) If you want the highest quality and best variety of supplements provided by a gal who vets her suppliers and knows how to help, Kimmi's Fine Foods should be your next stop.
Certain medications can affect the absorption of these supplements, so consult your physician and pharmacist.
Losing the weight with a diet filled with nutritious foods is the ideal choice. Check back next week when I'll be sharing my recipe for a "Bacon and Spinach Frittata" to get you started!
With you in the highs and lows,
Kayla Butts MS, RD, LD
Kayla Butts is a dietitian, farmer, and mom living on a 25-acre homestead with her husband and daughters in Rockport, Texas. Look for Kayla's recipes in The Bend Magazine, or at her blog: www.lightheartednutrition.wordpress.com
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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the posts of Senior Assistant Engineers in various disciplines. The selection will be made through interview. Applicants age should be below 45 years.
Senior Assistant Engineers : 30 posts.
Disciplines : General, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication.
Qualification : Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics and Communication / Electronics Engineering or Graduation in any discipline. Minimum 15 years of experience in relevant field.
Eligible candidates should apply to The Deputy General Manager (HR), Bharat Electoronics Limited, PO Bharat Nagar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh along with duly filled in application form and attested copies of mark sheets on or before 27th February, 2016.


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View Opinion 08-01: Fees; Trust Accounts; Credit Cards After the Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct issued this opinion, the Supreme Court of Arizona amended ER 1.15 and Rule 43 to allow lawyers, under certain circumstances, to take credit cards for advance fees and costs. Click here for the link to the Supreme Court of Arizona's website.A lawyer may accept credit-card payments only for earned fees, earned-upon-receipt retainers, or reimbursement for advanced costs. Such credit-card payments may not be deposited into the lawyer's trust account. A lawyer may not accept payment in advance by credit card for unearned fees or costs not yet advanced. A lawyer may receive a single, non-cash payment from a client consisting of funds belonging partly to the client and partly to the lawyer. Such a payment must occur by check, money order, or electronic-fund transfer, and must be deposited into the lawyer's trust account. After the transaction has cleared the issuing bank, the lawyer's portion must be removed promptly from the trust account. View Opinion 06-07: Communication; Settlement Authority; Fee Agreements; Conflict of Interest A lawyer may not ethically ask a client to authorize the lawyer to unilaterally decide whether to settle the client's case if the client disappears or the lawyer is otherwise unable to communicate with the client. A lawyer also may not ask a client for authority to sign drafts or releases necessary to finalize a settlement obtained under such circumstances. View Opinion 06-08: Ancillary Services; Conflict of Interest; Mortgage/Refinancing Services; Imputed Conflicts A lawyer may provide mortgage/refinancing services separate from the lawyer's law firm so long as the proper disclosures are made, including that the lawyer is not providing legal services and the customers do not have the protections of the lawyer-client relationship. Referrals of clients must meet the "heavy burden" of compliance with ERs 1.7 and 1.8(a). Lawyers from separate law firms may participate as loan officers in the separate mortgage/refinancing company without imputed conflicts of interests for their law firms' clients. However, these lawyers must not only make proper disclosures, but each lawyer also must determine whether the lawyer's personal interests materially limit the lawyer's professional judgment and whether any information known by the lawyer from these professional and business relationships creates any conflict of interest such that the lawyer may not proceed in any particular circumstance. Confidentiality requirements for clients and former clients also must be strictly followed. View Opinion 06-05: Conflict of Interest; Advancing Cost and Expenses; Security Bond Because it is a court cost or expense of litigation under ER 1.8(e)(1), a lawyer may advance, contingent on the successful outcome of a case, the cost of a security bond ordered posted by the court pursuant to its authority under Rule 67(d), Ariz.R.Civ.P. Similarly, if the client is indigent, a lawyer may pay for the cost of such a bond as permitted under ER 1.8(e)(2). View Opinion 06-04: Disclosure; Third Parties; Prepaid Legal Services; Conflict In the context of a prepaid legal services program, attorneys may not release confidential or privileged information to a third-party auditor without the client's informed consent. Because billing information often contains confidential information, contractual provisions requiring an attorney to allow, without exception, third parties to review the client file and billing records violate ER 1.6(a). An attorney may agree to represent a client under a prepaid legal services agreement that limits the presumptive compensation allowable for "basic" legal services if the attorney complies with ER 1.8(f)(2), including determining that the limit on payment does not interfere "with the lawyer's independence of professional judgment or with the client-lawyer relationship." When agreeing to accept third-party payments, the attorney must be careful to abide by the client's "decisions concerning the objectives of representation and ... whether to settle a matter." ER 1.2(a). An attorney's agreement to limit compensation from a third party does not limit the attorney's duty provide a diligent and thorough representation of the client. Provisions in a prepaid legal services contract between a client and the issuing trust do not excuse a lawyer's compliance with applicable ethical rules. An attorney may not enter into a contract that requires the attorney to violate his or her ethical duties. View Opinion 06-02: Conflict of Interest; Bankruptcy; Referral Fee A lawyer cannot accept a referral fee from an automobile dealer in return for referring "credit challenged" clients who purchase vehicles to the dealer. [1] This form of arrangement violates the dictates of ERs 1.7 and 1.8.[1] The issue presented to the Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct only involved "credit challenged" customers. This opinion should not be read to suggest that referral fees in transactions involving "non-credit challenged" customers are permissible. View Opinion 05-07: Non-client spouse; Indemnity; Conflict; Joint Representation An attorney representing a client in settlement of a lawsuit may not give the client's spouse legal advice about waiving any right in a release unless the client and spouse both agree to joint representation and waive the potential conflict. Absent joint representation, the attorney may not provide legal advice to the spouse, even if the release requires the spouse's signature and the spouse's rights are affected by the release. If the spouse is unaware of the lawsuit or the settlement and release, the lawyer must take care to avoid any implied false statement by the client to the spouse, as well as any failure by the client to disclose material facts to the spouse. View Opinion 05-01: Dual Practice; Business Activities; Referral Fees; Advertising; Conflict (W/Dissent) Under ER 5.7, adopted in December 2003, a lawyer who operates a separate investment advisory business may refer non-clients to an investment advisory firm that pays a referral fee to the lawyer, so long as the lawyer takes reasonable steps to assure that the non-clients understand they are not receiving legal services and they do not have the protections of a lawyer-client relationship. A lawyer who provides such services to former clients must also comply with the confidentiality requirements and other obligations under ER 1.9, and should take particular care to assure that the former clients understand they do not have a lawyer-client relationship with respect to the investment transactions. A lawyer may not refer a current client to such a program, however, unless the lawyer meets the "heavy burden" of showing compliance with ER 1.7 and 1.8(a). Also, a lawyer who provides investment advisory services must satisfy ERs 7.1 through 7.3 and maintain separation between the law practice and the lawyer's investment advisory business so that they do not appear to be related. To the extent previous Arizona ethics opinion 98-09 is inconsistent with ER 5.7 and the analysis in this opinion, the earlier opinion is no longer effective. A dissenting opinion issued contemporaneously by the committee, recommends a per se ban against lawyers accepting money from third-party professionals in exchange for referring law clients to those third-party payors. However, like the majority, we agree that a lawyer can accept a fee from a third-party professional for referring non-clients to the third-party's firm, provided that the lawyer complies with Rule 5.7. View Opinion 03-05: Conflicts of Interest; Settlements; Creditors of Client; Indemnify Releasee; Liens A claimant's attorney may not ethically enter into any settlement agreement that would require the attorney to indemnify or hold the Releasee harmless from any lien claims against the settlement proceeds. View Opinion 01-10: Conflict of Interest; Disqualification; Imputed Disqualification; Confidentiality; Social Relationships; Prosecutors; Public Defenders This Opinion discusses the conflict of interest guidelines for personal relationships between members of a Prosecutor's Office and members of the Legal Defender's Office. [ERs 1.7(b), 1.8(i), 1.10] View Opinion 01-07: Advancing Funds to Clients; Loans; Costs and Expenses of Litigation; Financial Institutions; Interest; Confidentiality If a lawyer obtains client consent and certain other conditions are met, a lawyer may set up a line of credit with a third-party lender to advance a client's court costs and litigation expenses and pass on the line of credit's interest charges to the client as a client cost. [ER 1.8(e)] View Opinion 01-06: Conflicts of Interest; Criminal Representation; Court-Appointed A lawyer should not enter into a criminal defense contract to provide legal services paid by a third party if the contract might induce the lawyer improperly to curtail services or to perform them in a way contrary to the client's interests because of insufficient funding and that requires authorizations from non-lawyer third parties. [ERs 1.7(b), 1.8(f), 5.4(c)] View Opinion 01-01: Restrictive Covenants; Criminal Representation; Court-Appointed Lawyers; Public Defenders Attorneys should not enter into county indigent criminal defense contracts that prohibit representation of those contract clients in related civil matters adverse to the county. [ERs 1.8(f), 5.6] View Opinion 99-12: Conflicts of Interest; Division of Fees with Nonlawyers; Independent Professional Judgment; Lawyer Referral Service A lawyer employed by an architectural firm may not provide legal services to the firm's clients, where the firm pays the attorney a salary but charges the clients an hourly rate for the lawyer's services, because of possible conflicts of interest and impermissible fee-sharing with non-lawyers. [ER 1.7, 1.8(f), 5.4, 7.1] View Opinion 99-08: Confidentiality; Conflict of Interest; Insurance Representation; Audits; Independent Professional Judgment Insurance defense lawyers ethically cannot participate in an audit review program by an insurance carrier's outside auditor where the program requires: 1) disclosure of confidential information about the client/insured (without the client's informed consent); 2) restricts the lawyer's independent professional judgment by limiting the services the lawyer may perform; and 3) grants the auditor permission to review client files. [ER 1.6(a), 1.7(b), 1.8(f), 5.4(c)] View Opinion 99-09: Conflicts of Interest; Business Transactions with Client; Business Activities; Financial Planning A lawyer may offer securities and insurance services to his legal clients if he stringently complies with all of the requirements in ER 1.7(b) and 1.8(a) in assuring that: 1) the legal representation will not be adversely affected by the ancillary services; 2) the terms in the ancillary business transaction are "fair and reasonable" to the client; 3) the terms are fully disclosed in writing to the client; and 4) the client gives informed consent in writing. [ER 1.7(b), 1.8(a)] View Opinion 98-09: Conflicts of Interest; Referral Fees; Financial Planning (Partially overruled by Opinion 05-01) A lawyer ethically cannot accept a fee from an investment adviser for referring clients of the lawyer to the adviser. Such a referral arrangement would present a conflict of interest for the lawyer, in violation of ER 1.7(b). [ER 1.6, 1.7, 1.8] View Opinion 98-05: Confidentiality; Billing; Collection of Legal Fees; Client Files This opinion discusses a lawyer's ethical obligations when he/she desires to sell his client accounts receivable to a factor with the consent of each client after consultation. [ERs 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 5.4] View Opinion 97-09: Conflicts of Interest; Imputed Disqualification; Temporary Lawyers; Former Clients An attorney who works on a contract basis for more than one law firm will be considered an associate of each firm for conflicts and confidentiality purposes unless: (1) there is a written agreement that limits the scope of the contract attorney's work to a particular client for a particular project (specifying that the relationship will terminate at the end of the project or at a particular time or upon the occurrence of a particular event); and (2) the contract attorney will not have general access. [ERs 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10] View Opinion 97-08: Business Activities; Accountants; Sharing Office Space A lawyer who is also an accountant may indicate both professional titles on his legal stationery, but: (1) the business must remain separate (financially and for advertising purposes although they may "reside" in the same physical location); (2) the non-legal business may not be used as a "feeder" for the law firm (i.e. clients of the non-legal business should not be solicited for legal work); (3) clients who are referred to the non-legal business must be advised of the lawyer's interest in the accounting firm and that the attorney-client privilege does not extend to the accounting work; (4) appropriate safeguards must be in place to assure against breaches of confidentiality and conflicts for the legal practice; and (5) the lawyer should not indicate that he is a lawyer in his accounting advertisements unless he complies with the Ethical Rules on advertising. [ERs 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 5.4, 7.1, 7.5] View Opinion 97-07: Witness Compensation; Fairness to Opposing Party A lawyer may pay a fact witness reasonable compensation for time spent preparing for testimony as long as the compensation is not based upon the outcome of the litigation. The client is ultimately responsible for such costs and the reasonableness of the fee must be determined on a case-by-case basis. [ERs 1.8, 3.4] View Opinion 97-01: Insurance Representation; Corporate Representation; Firm Name Lawyers employed full-time as salaried in-house insurance company lawyers should not hold themselves out as a separate law firm under one or more of their surnames because to do so misrepresents their insurance company affiliation in violation of ER 7.5, as well as presenting other possible ethical problems. [ERs 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 7.5) View Opinion 96-11: Non Lawyer Referral Business; Lawyer Employed by Non Lawyer Business A lawyer may not have legal fees paid for a client through a referring business and the lawyer may not be employed part-time, by the nonlawyer referring business to provide legal services to clients of the business. [ERs 1.8, 5.4, 7.1] View Opinion 96-07: Conflict of Interest; Lawyer as Trustee; Wills; Estates An attorney may draft a revocable living trust with a pour-over will for a client and be named as trustee and/or personal representative. Such an arrangement does not constitute a gift under ER 1.8, but the lawyer may not recover trustee fees in addition to legal fees for the same work. The lawyer must be able to exercise independent professional judgment when acting as both trustee and counsel to the estate. [ERs 1.8, 2.1] View Opinion 96-01: Mediation; Divorce This opinion addresses three issues with respect to attorneys who function as mediators for non-client parties as follows: (1) ER 2.2 does not apply to the attorney-mediator who acts exclusively as a neutral for non-clients during the mediation process; (2) ER 2.2 does not apply to the attorney-mediator who drafts a non-binding memorandum of understanding if full disclosure is made to the participants; and (3) the Ethics Committee could not reach a consensus as to whether or not attorney-mediators may prepare pleadings for the mediation participants. [ERs 1.2, 1.7, 1.8, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 8.4] View Opinion 96-04: Conflicts of Interest; Multiple Representation; Automobile Accident; Fee Sharing Among Lawyers This opinion discusses the conflict of interest issues and fee issues when a law firm initially represents both a driver and passenger in a personal injury case against another driver and eventually the firm refers out the passenger for separate representation. There is a non-waivable conflict if the firm continues to represent the driver, yet has an interest in recovering a portion of the fees retrieved by the passenger. [ERs 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.16] View Opinion 96-05: COnflicts; Business Transactions; Chiropractic Referrals; Business Activities; Personal Injury; Referrals There are significant potential conflicts in an attorney referring a legal client to a chiropractic clinic in which the lawyer owns an interest such that the Committee discourages such arrangements. [ERs 1.7, 1.8, 5.4] View Opinion 95-08: Plea Agreements; Waiver; Malpractice; Ineffective Assistance; Conflict of Interest; Criminal Representation OPINION WITHDRAWN; SEE OPINION 15-01Prosecutor and defense counsel may enter into a plea agreement waiving future claim of ineffective assistance without prospectively limiting defense counsel's malpractice liability. [ER 1.8] View Opinion 95-09: Fees; Gifts; Conflicts of Interest; Personal Injury An attorney may make a gift of all or a portion of the fees where the motive is charitable unless a medical provider specifically agreed to a reduced amount conditioned on the client not receiving any money. [ERs 1.8, 4.1] View Opinion 95-05: Gift; Personal Injury Representation An attorney in a personal injury case, who has received his full fee, may accept the client's portion of the personal injury settlement, as a gift from the client, if: (1) the attorney complies with the requirements set forth in ER 1.8 regarding business transactions with clients; (2) the attorney does not attempt to prepare a legal instrument to perfect the gift; and (3) the client is competent to make an informed decision. These requirements do not apply to token gifts from clients. [ERs 1.5, 1.8, 1.14) View Opinion 95-01: Living Expenses; Cost Advance to Client; Automobile Accidents; Court Costs and Expenses of Litigation A lawyer cannot advance rental car or car repair costs or pay an insurance deductible to or for a client in connection with pending or contemplated litigation. Such living expenses are not "court costs and expenses of litigation" that may be advanced pursuant to ER 1.8. [ER 1.8] View Opinion 94-15: Contingent Fees; Patent Assignments An attorney may take a contingent fee in the form of a partial patent registration assignment for prosecution of a patent application at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Offices as long as the attorney complies with the requirements of ER 1.8 with respect to entering into a business transaction with a client. View Opinion 94-11: Client Confidences; Collection Agencies An attorney must have the prior consent of a client before disclosing client confidences to a credit reporting agency or a collection agency that uses a credit reporting agency. An attorney is responsible for assuring that a collection agency exercises the same ethical integrity that the lawyers must. View Opinion 94-08: Limitation on Representation; Reporting Misconduct; County Attorney Contract Private practitioner offered a contract to represent a county commission may not agree to terms that would require the attorney to seek prior approval of the board of supervisors before proceeding beyond filing an answer. Opinion also discusses whether it is an ethical violation to offer such a contract. View Opinion 94-03: Insurance; Representation An attorney retained by an insurance company to represent an insured owes primary allegiance to the insured. That allegiance requires the client's consent before the attorney may file a motion for summary judgment in a third party matter that would benefit the insurance company but could be disadvantageous to the insured. View Opinion 94-05: Retainer Agreement; Arbitration Retainer agreement may include arbitration clause regarding malpractice claims provided: 1) the clause is fair and reasonable to the client; 2) it fully discloses the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration; 3) the attorney affords the client a reasonable opportunity to seek the advice of independent counsel; and 4) the client consents in writing. View Opinion 93-05: Employment of Non-Lawyers; Trial Consultants Lawyer may employ a non-testifying trial consultant, and pay him a prearranged bonus fee of if the case settles or is won at trial, subject to certain guidelines. View Opinion 92-11: Advertising; Referrals; Solicitation Personal injury lawyer wishes to obtain customer lists from his company/client, so he can send solicitation letters to the customers. View Opinion 92-07: Conflict of Interest; Criminal Defense Practice Committee discusses the propriety of a public defender's continued representation of a client where the Public Defender's Office is currently representing one person and formerly represented three others who have now been listed as witnesses for the State in the client's criminal case. View Opinion 92-04: Confidentiality; Accounts Receivable Law firm may not furnish to a bank a list of its accounts receivable identifying the names of the clients and the amount each client owes, except to the extent the clients consent after consultation. View Opinion 91-23: Conflict of Interest; Misconduct Attorney may not agree to settle a fee dispute with his client on condition that client agree not to file a Bar complaint against him. View Opinion 91-22: Financial Assistance to Client Lawyer may assist his personal injury client in obtaining a loan from a "personal injury loan service." View Opinion 91-19: Financial Assistance to Client Law firm's proposed guaranteeing of repayment of a loan by one of its clients to another client (who is in dire financial need) held ethically improper as violative of ER 1.8. View Opinion 91-14: Conflict of Interest; Financial Assistance to Client It is not ethically proper to make a loan or advancement to a client toward payment for her daughter's medical care. An attorney may, however, ethically make a gift of money to his client, under certain circumstances. View Opinion 91-13: Conflict of Interest; Financial Assistance to Client Attorney's offer to waive his contingent fee and reimbursement of costs advanced, if client will accept a settlement offer, is permitted whether or not client is indigent. View Opinion 89-10: Confidentiality of Information; Conflict of Interest; Professional Independence of Lawyer It is ethically proper for a lawyer or law firm to accept credit cards for the payment of legal fees and retainers. The acceptance of credit cards does not infringe upon the confidential nature of communications between an attorney and a client, nor does it represent a conflict of interest or an interference with the attorney's professional independence. The lawyer and the client must enter into an agreement as to which party will bear the lender's discount; the client must fully understand the terms of this agreement. View Opinion 89-03: Conflict of Interest It is not ethically improper for a lawyer volunteering his/her services on a pro bono basis to give money to an indigent client for living expenses so long as the transfer of money or tangible items results from a purely charitable motivation and there is no expectation by the attorney of any repayment by the client at any time. View Opinion 87-24: Conflicts; Firm Names and Letterheads Multi-person law firm listed on letterhead and other communication of another law firm as "of Counsel" to that firm. View Opinion 87-18: Conflicts; Communication Advertisement that states "No Recovery, No Fee", or its equivalent is misleading if it does not disclose the clients responsibility to pay costs even when there is no recovery. View Opinion 87-13: Professional Independence; Conflicts Possible conflict or interference with professional judgment when director or public defender agency follows directions of governing body which funds the agency. View Opinion 87-07: Conflicts; Solicitation; Pro Bono Permissible to solicit pro bono employment from prospective indigent client, provided there is no motive for pecuniary gain. Attorney may pay costs of litigation, or request client to pay as much as possible, or receive payment from a third party. View Opinion 87-09: Conflicts Subject to certain conditions, it is impermissible for an attorney who has rendered legal services to a trustee to bid on trust property that was the subject of services rendered. View Opinion 85-05: Conflicts; Advertising Attorney may not sell insurance policies or publicly promote an "open panel" pre-paid group legal insurance program where such activities would render the program a vehicle for the promotion of his own legal services. View Opinion Ethics Opinions Rules of Professional ConductEthics Committee


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Even before winning a controversial tax break from regulators in May, many of Colorado's mountain casinos were already avoiding hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual taxes through a loophole in the state's gaming regulations.
Colorado's gambling laws allow operators to receive up to three retailer licenses even if the corresponding casinos are housed at one interconnected location and marketed under one name.
Holding multiple licenses reduces a company's tax burden because of the state's graduated tax structure, which charges casinos with smaller revenues at a significantly lower rate than bigger operations.
In Cripple Creek, for example, Bronco Billy's, Buffalo Billy's and Billy's are all located at one site but taxed under three separate licenses. The operation is generally referred to as Bronco Billy's.
When the ownership group wanted more gaming space in 2008, it chose to grab a third license under the Billy's brand rather than expand under an existing name.
"There are advantages as far as taxes are concerned, but there are a lot of disadvantages also," said managing partner Marc Murphy.
Placing the operation under a new license adds to payroll and operating expenses, such as having to provide a separate "cage," or area where customers cash out.
But in the end, Murphy and his partners chose to apply for the third license because of the tax benefits.
"Just like anybody else in business, I'm trying to save money," he said.
The loophole raised some eyebrows from previous gaming commissioners. But the governor-appointed board doesn't have authority to revise the statute, which requires legislative action or statewide voter approval.
9 firms run 21 casinos
An analysis of Colorado Division of Gaming documents shows that in fiscal 2010, nine companies held at least two licenses and operated 21 of the state's 40 casinos.
Some companies may be required to operate their casinos under separate licenses if the individual casinos have different owners or principals. The Gaming Division says such information is protected under state law.
The agency also won't release revenue figures for individual casinos, so it's unclear how much each company saves by operating under multiple licenses.
But in general, a company that generates $15 million in annual revenue at its multi-license operation can save more than $750,000 in taxes if the revenue is divided evenly among three licenses. In such a scenario, each of the three licensed casinos would report $5 million in sales.
In 2010, 15 casinos generated revenue of $5 million or less. The tax rate jumped from 2 percent to 9 percent when a casino's revenue crossed the $5 million mark. The rate topped off at 20 percent for revenue above $13 million. Casinos are taxed based on gross revenue, which is total bets minus payouts and before any expenses.
Michael Smith, who co-owns two adjoining casinos in Cripple Creek with the same principals, said the ability to operate under multiple licenses levels the playing field for smaller operators.
"Some of the smaller properties, in order for them to compete with some of the larger operations, they have some contiguous licensed operations next to one another," said Smith, president of the Colorado Gaming Association. "By having the separate licenses, it allows them to have some type of competitive equality, so to speak."
Black Hawk's liberal view on historic-preservation guidelines — allowing Las Vegas- style properties — gives some operators in that city an advantage over those in Cripple Creek and Central City, Smith said.
"When gaming first came into town, the whole idea was you were going to put these facilities in these small, old historic buildings," he said. "Then Black Hawk happened."
Gaming board overhaul
Gov. John Hickenlooper last week replaced the entire five- member gaming commission, dismayed by the board's approval of a 5 percent tax cut for the industry that took effect July 1.
The board approved the reduction after the industry said it had suffered three consecutive years of net losses.
Under the new, lower tax rate, the state expects to collect about $5 million less in gambling-tax revenue, a significant portion of which goes to fund historic preservation and the state community-college system.
The commission overhaul may pave the way for a reversal of the cut.
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License loophole
A look at how setting up multiple licenses can help casino companies trim their tax bill:
Colorado casinos are taxed on a graduated scale. Based on last year's tax rates*, a company with less than $2 million in gross revenue was taxed at 0.25 percent, $2 million to $5 million at 2 percent, $5 million to $8 million at 9 percent, $8 million to $10 million at 11 percent, $10 million to $13 million at 16 percent and everything above $13 million at 20 percent.
Company A operates at one location but has three retailer licenses. The location generates $15 million a year in revenue — $5 million for each of the licensed operations.
If Company A had only one license for the location, it would pay roughly $994,000 in taxes annually.
With three separately licensed operations at one location, Company A would pay about $195,000 in annual taxes, a savings of $799,000 before license fees. That's because the top tax rate the company faces would be 2 percent for revenue between $2 million and $5 million.
Each retailer license costs up to $6,500 for two years.
*rates dropped by 5 percent July 1.


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On Tuesday, a federal jury in Texas found that Sony, HTC, and Alcatel-Lucent did not infringe on Wi-Lan's technology. Wi-Lan is a pretty well known patent troll that is using litigation to generate revenue, and had accused these companies of infringing on four of their wireless patents. The company had previously filed a similar lawsuit with Blackberry back in December.
A spokesperson for Wi-Lan spoke with The Wall Street Journal, that the company was "disappointed with the jury's decision," and it is now reviewing their options. Wi-Lan's shares fell more than 30% to a new 3-year low of $3.27 on Monday. Then rebounded back on Tuesday, jumping 13% to $3.70 per share.
It's great to see these patent trolls losing, especially to struggling companies like HTC, and Sony here in the US. There's really no need to go after companies for patents, especially when you can't make revenue any other way. Isn't that pretty desperate? It appears like that to me. Maybe I just support HTC, and Sony too much? Who knows. But I do know that I'm very tired of all these patent lawsuits, and I also know they are not stopping anytime soon.
Wi-Lan is a company that develops and commercializes technology that made low-cost, high-speed wireless networking a reality. So looking at that, it would appear that if HTC, Sony and Alcatel did infringe on any of their patents, they should be Standards Essentials patents right? You can find out more about Wi-Lan's patent portfolio here.
So is this another win for Android? Yes and no. While all three are Android manufacturers, and they did win the case, the case should have never happened to begin with. What do you think about this case? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Do you think Wi-Lan is a legitimate patent troll?


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The information contained in this Dwyer family tree has been gathered over a period of twenty years from many sources. Much of the information on the individual families were supplied by researchers who were following their own particular lines. Information on living family members has been removed as far as I've been able to determine. […..]
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Oh Margaret Somerville, It's Not About Your Dignity, It's About My Suffering!
Euthanasia advocates argue respect for human dignity requires that euthanasia be legalized and opponents of euthanasia argue exactly the opposite, that respect for human dignity requires it remain prohibited. In short, the concept of human dignity and what is required to respect it is at the centre of the euthanasia debate, but there is no consensus on what we mean by human dignity, its proper use, or its basis.
American political scientist Diana Schaub says "we no longer agree about the content of dignity, because we no longer share ... a 'vision of what it means to be human'." She's correct. So what are the various interpretations of dignity and what can they tell us about "what it means to be human"?
Intrinsic dignity means one has dignity simply because one is human. This is a status model - dignity comes simply with being a human being. It's an example of "recognition respect" - respect is contingent on what one is, a human being.
Extrinsic dignity means that whether one has dignity depends on the circumstances in which one finds oneself and whether others see one as having dignity. Dignity is conferred and can be taken away. Dignity depends on what one can or cannot do. Extrinsic dignity is a functional or achievement model - dignity comes with being able to perform in a certain way and not to perform in other ways. It comes with being a human doing. This is an example of "appraisal respect" - respect is contingent on what one does.
These two definitions provide very different answers as to what respect for human dignity requires in relation to disabled or dying people, and that matters in relation to euthanasia.
Under an inherent dignity approach, dying people are still human beings, therefore they have dignity. Opponents of euthanasia believe respect for human dignity requires, above all, respect for human life and that while suffering must be relieved, life must not be intentionally ended. Taking life, except where that is the only way to save life as in justified self-defence, offends human dignity. That is why capital punishment is wrong and why euthanasia is wrong.
In fact, the original primary purpose of the concept of dignity was to ensure respect for life. It's ironic that it has been turned on its head by pro-euthanasia advocates to promote exactly the opposite outcome.
Under an extrinsic dignity approach, dying people are no longer human doings - that is, they are seen as having lost their dignity - and eliminating them through euthanasia is perceived as remedying their undignified state.
Pro-euthanasia advocates argue that below a certain quality of life a person loses all dignity. They believe that respect for dignity requires the absence of suffering, whether from disability or terminal illness, and, as well, respect for autonomy and self-determination. Consequently, they argue that respect for the dignity of suffering people who request euthanasia requires it to be an option.
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text: Yoga is one of the hottest fitness trends today, and with good reason. It combines physical poses, breathing exercises, and meditation for a total mind/body workout. With yoga, you can fight stress, find serenity, and increase fitness, all at the same time. If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), yoga may be especially good for you. Doing yoga may lessen the pain of RA, according to a 2013 analysis of the combined results from several studies. It also helps keep your body strong and flexible. Plus, it helps ease depression, anxiety, and sleep problems—conditions that are more common in people with RA. You can modify Yoga to suit your needs and abilities. That particularly comes in handy when you have RA. With appropriate instruction, most people can do gentler styles of yoga safely. Check with your doctor first, however, to make sure it's okay for you. Choosing a Yoga Class Be aware: There are many types of yoga, and some are harder on your body than others. Ask to try out a class or take a private lesson before signing up for more. In general, look for a slow, gentle workout. Viniyoga and Iyengar yoga are often good choices. Classes advertised for "seniors" or "beginners" may also work, even if you're neither. Some classes use props, such as foam blocks or ropes, to help support your body. That can lessen the physical stress of holding a pose. Smaller classes or private lessons are usually preferable because they allow for more individual attention. Ideally, the instructor should have training and experience in teaching students with arthritis. Let the instructor know about your RA and any limitations it imposes. Customizing Yoga Poses Make sure the instructor is willing to help you modify poses, if needed. For example, some yoga poses require you to support much of your body weight on your hands. That can be a problem for people with RA, which often affects the hand and wrist joints. In such situations, the instructor should be able to modify the pose or substitute another one. Steer clear of classes in which everyone goes through exactly the same moves without regard to each person's individual needs. You may also want to avoid power yoga, which is a more strenuous, fast-paced workout. If your mobility is seriously limited, consider a chair yoga class. In this adapted form of yoga, you do most of the moves while seated in a chair or wheelchair. A few may be done while standing and holding onto the chair for balance. Practiced correctly, chair yoga may have many of the same mind/body benefits as regular yoga. The popularity of yoga is easy to understand. It's the ultimate two-for-one bargain, exercising your body and calming your mind. Thanks to a growing number of yoga classes for people with health concerns, you don't have to miss out just because you have RA. Key Takeaways Doing yoga may lessen the pain of RA, increase your strength and flexibility, and help ease depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. In general, look for a slow, gentle workout, such as viniyoga and Iyengar yoga. Your instructor should have training in teaching students with arthritis and be willing to help you modify poses.


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Date: 12/07/2012
Competition: Europa League
Round: First Qualifying Round
Venue: Hásteinsvöllur
Dhaira; Olafsson (T Gudmundsson 52), Gudjonsson, Christiansen, Garner; Baldock, Thoarinsson, Valdimarsson; Jeffs (G Gudmundsson 65), Olsen (Birgisson 81), Mawejje.
Clarke; O'Brien, Kenna, Browne, Bermingham; Forrester (Carroll 81), Chambers, Bolger; Meenan (J Kelly 58), Flood (O'Flynn 69), O'Connor.
A Anufrijevs (Latvia).
IT WASN'T pretty but St Patrick's Athletic got the job done against IBV on the volcanic island of Vestmannaeyjar last night to march on in the Europa League.
When playing on home turf, Liam Buckley's men are renowned for their breakneck counter-attacking, but this performance was all about their lesser-hailed defensive qualities.
Stephen O'Flynn's finish in extra-time sealed their passage into the second qualifying round to meet Siroki Brijeg of Bosnia & Herzegovina after Matt Garner and Eythor Birgisson had scored for IBV.
Holding a one-goal lead from last week's first leg, the Saints were confident but cautious going into this game and the early exchanges suggested that they were right to be.
It was all about the Icelandic hosts, who dominated possession and looked the more likely to open the scoring.
On 10 minutes, Danish striker Christian Olsen threatened to get the goal that they craved when he broke through the Saints defence, but Brendan Clarke was out quick to deny him.
The assistant referee's flag was raised, although it served as a warning to Buckley's men. And so did another chance for Olsen that he fired well over a minute later.
While the back four dealt well with most things that IBV threw at them, 'keeper Clarke was called on a few times in the first half to save their blushes.
But his best was yet to come, as the Dubliner reacted superbly to stop Olsen again after the home striker shot from close range following a short free-kick from Ian Jeffs.
Going forward proved to be an issue for the Saints as they struggled to find any sort of momentum and made far too many misplaced passes. This just wasn't like Buckley's side.
Two headers from Anthony Flood, starting in place of the injured Chris Fagan, never really tested 'keeper Abel Dhaira, while James Chambers screwed a shot wide from distance.
Substitute Jake Kelly should have done better when he broke clear, but IBV finally got the goal that they deserved when Garner fired in from close range -- only after Clarke had saved twice.
With the game in extra-time, the home team thought they had secured victory when substitute Birgisson fired in on 97 minutes, when afforded too much space to shoot.
But O'Flynn quickly hit back when he slotted in Kelly's cross as Dhaira stormed off his line to try and stop the striker. And that sent them into the next round.
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Building the FrontierVille Rodeo Arena: Everything you need to know
However, those Goals won't help you build the Rodeo Arena in the slightest, so allow us to help, thanks to FrontierVille Info. Not only that, but how's about a primer on how the new racing feature works? OK, we're done teasing--let's get right into it.
Building the Rodeo Arena isn't a far cry from other feature-rich buildings in the game, meaning you will need to ask your friends for lots of items. This building in particular requires:
- 12 Round Pens
- 1 Rodeo Lariat
- 8 Clown Chaps
- 8 Rodeo Dirts
- 8 Bronco Chutes
- 8 Racing Barrels
That's a whopping 45 items in all, which is especially daunting considering they all must be found through friends. To break it down, the top three items must be requested from friends directly, while the bottom three will be found by posting News Feeds on your friends' Walls. That single Rodeo Lariat has us guessing, however, that it may require you to add a new player to the game, which is quite the feat. (If that's the case, you could always make a phony Facebook account solely for this item and delete it later, but you didn't hear that from me.)
However, a feature called "Cheers" can turn the tables. This allows players to request Cheers from their friends, which increase their Horse's chances of winning a race and last for 12 hours. However, it's unsure how heavily Cheers are weighed in races, as it would be pretty disappointing to have your hard-working Horse beat down by a cheering crowd rather than honest competition.
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Check out the rest of our FrontierVille Cheats & Tips right here.
Have you started racing in the Rodeo Arena yet? What do you think of this new competitive feature, and how do you plan on coming out on top? Sound off in the comments. Add Comment.


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Most women just at the thought of Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian or Beyonce. If you wish you had a backside like one of these three ladies, don't worry you are not alone. Millions of women feel the same way, and almost all are willing to try almost anything if it comes with fast results.
Luckily there are x many tricks to get that big butt fast!
Add Targeted Glut Exercises to Your Routine
Most people don't know it but the butt is made up of three muscles, similar to the triceps. They are the gluteus maximus which most of us have heard of, the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. To get that big butt you want, you are going to want to work all three to see those results as quickly as possible.
Some exercises that you are going to want to include in your routine are: squats, lunges, stair climbing, cycling, hill sprints, etc. Basically anything where you are working on an incline or are requires to squat.
Try to target you glutes 1-2 times a week so that you are giving them both adequate work and rest. Remember that many exercises involve the glutes, including many leg exercises so you don't want to overdo it.
Change Your Diet
Like with every other muscle group, when you work your glutes you need to make sure that you are giving your body the right fuel. The butt is both muscle and fat, and muscle is something that we can influence heavily in that area.
Eating an excess of calories to get a bigger butt through the easier route of gaining fat may sound like a good idea in theory but just like how you can't spot remove fat, you can't specifically add it to certain areas either.
This means that doing exercises is the best way to build up a bigger butt, and making sure you get the right nutrients will ensure that you are making the best progress in doing so.
To start, you want to make sure your meals are based around healthy lean proteins. These are foods like chicken breast, tuna, mackerel, turkey, beans etc. Yogurts and other dairy products are usually good choices as far as lean proteins go as well.
Don't look to completely eliminate fat from your diet either, your body does need some to properly function. Also keep in mind that many of the vitamins and minerals we eat are found in the fats of some foods so that is another reason to not eliminate them.
What we want to do is limit our saturated fat intake and replace those with healthier unsaturated fats. To do this for example, we could choose a 0% fat yogurt product which has the protein we want without the saturated fat. We could add healthy fats from an almond or peanut butter for example so that we still are getting an appropriate amount of good fat.
Take Daily Supplements
Supplements aren't just designed for people who are fitness fanatics or health freaks, millions of people take supplements daily and their popularity doesn't show any sign of decreasing.
Navigating the supplement industry can be confusing, so try to keep a few simple things in mind. Always look at the ingredient label to make sure you are getting the proper supplement to fit your need. In this case you want to look for herb blends that contain maca root, saw palmetto or wild yam extracts.
Change Up Your Outfit
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Lawyers are becoming some of the best-paid environmentalists.
Twenty of the 100 highest-grossing U.S. law firms have started practices advising companies on climate change, according to a Bloomberg survey of the firms' Web sites. The attorneys help clients finance clean-energy projects and lobby Congress, typically billing $500 to $700 an hour.
Firms including Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Heller Ehrman and Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton joined the global warming cause as real-estate and structured-finance attorneys lost jobs to the worst U.S. housing slump in 27 years. The move into climate-change law is gaining traction as Congress considers a mandatory carbon market to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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The door to the doctors office opened delivering two men and two dachshunds - one a scruffy long-haired ginger and the other a sleek chestnut brown! Even as I admired how cute they were (the dogs, not the men) I had a moment of panic. Had I mixed up the French words for Doctor and Veterinarian? Had I booked myself in for an appointment with an animal doctor? And if so, would he write me the prescription I needed for my migraine medication anyway?
But no need to panic - this was a doctor's office and the doggies belonged to him. I had my consultation, with the adorable scruffy ginger mutt sitting on my knee. (I seem to have an affinity for shaggy haired doggies - being shaggy haired myself). The prescription was written and doggie kisses received and I left the office thinking, "That would never happen in the US!"
They do love their dogs in California. In fact, I think it borders on the ridiculous. For example, I have a friend there who buys shoes for her dog to wear. She says its because the dog's paws get sore when it goes hiking with them. I worry about the coyotes... they are barefoot and outside all day and all night long!
I have another good friend who has a stroller for her dogs in case they get tired walking! Maybe they're wearing the wrong shoes. People dress their dogs in California, some claiming that their pooch gets cold! Cold? In California? For goodness sakes - I only wore clothes there because I was being considerate of others!
But the French are crazy about their dogs in a different way, and in a way I can understand. They allow their dogs to go pretty much everywhere with them, the doc being a great example. (The doggy poop on streets issue seems to have been addressed from what I've seen too, thankfully.)
My French teacher allows her adorable Chico to sit in on our lessons, which isn't really fair since Chico already knows more French than me!
Sometimes Chico's girlfriend Luna joins us.
The doggies agree with me - learning French is very tiring!
When Chico lies like this my French teacher tuts and says with great sympathy, "Ah Chico,
cette leçon est très difficile!" - this lesson is very difficult - I always agree!
This little guy walked up and down a bit during his people's meal but behaved himself really well! He is the first I've seen wearing a coat. What is sad is that his coat is newer and more trendy than the one my husband insists on wearing!
I shudder to think what it would be like to bring My Mums dog Rhubarb into a restaurant! But she too is a cutie-pie and I have to include a picture of her.
And of course one is never enough! She likes to lie on a golden pillow -mais bien sûr! Actually Rhubarb doesn't know any french...but she does know how to spell, "Walk!"
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Facebook's Shares Jump: Is the Worst Over?
Facebook rallied aggressively Wednesday afternoon, jumping more than 6%. Is Facebook seeing the bottom of its troubles? Steven Russolillo reports on Markets Hub. Photo: Reuters.
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Steven Russolillo might compete read on the market people on ... he jumped all over this story has a mad sizes of things tells little ... yet ready to go ... is the pond ... the bottom and well that's the big question of the success without a question of what I would say is that it ... had a nice long runup off its lows though the stock bottoms on released cumbersome from the forest ... of below the team was around seventeen seventy nine ... if you look since then the stock is up a good thirty percent so there's been a big run-up now any and you look you see there that's a six-month chart and see where that bottom is that he's talking about so right now so the curve is starting to move upward ... curve is starting to move up people or maybe starting to feel a little bit more comfort and there's a couple of things to look at Pier one ... it triggers a point to some technical developments on the stock went to its fifty day moving average that sort of a ... technical one in the sand that people will do is to ... perhaps it's a sign of good things to come ... but also there's this fundamental reasons over the last few weeks there's been several things that happen marks I prepared pledge not to selling more stock all ... over the next year and equity at me and then to interview the head is an entire gas conference ... did I thought it was not that ... the federal law grants but he lost but he got a lot of ... kudos for the EcoSport yes he got to get some positive reviews for from analysts of the day after the stock jumped after that so ... they're just spend some things here are some small things that suggest that maybe the tide is turning in an upbeat direction again today the stock is down a little bit in early trading for the broad market's down as well ... but so you know is the bottom end ... 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I ... it's it's tough to say what the upside is here but I think rate now it is fairly safe to say that ... the tide slowly may be uneasy in look you know what we're showing you right now that is the mobile phone has been one of the public ... yet and was good but you know that's the thing looked isn't a Web based product and they were ... used for this I that ... kind of a cash cow in a private company now the public became public at the same time is is mobile and told the taking off ... to the challenge for them and I still don't know that they definitively answered that absolute immobile but of the mobile question is he's in that section are the reason why Zuckerberg got so many ... got some positive reviews I after his speech last week was because he believed outside Heatley had a generic got one for what the company is going to do ... for its mobile strategy and so people saw that as sort of the first clear cut steps ... that he's actually announce to the public of what the Cup is going to do in this new era as you mention you know it was a cash cow was delighted to know if the word about this whole mobile strategy now it does ... so the fact that they are peeled showing some signs of what the strategies going to be ... what's perceived as a as a positive sign Calpers says they have that that that of the thing ... is fascinating and ... in this is a company or the court would disruptive force and already ... you're seeing a disruptive force come unto disruptive force I mean it's an amazing thing to change ... will Facebook ... shares them right to do with hopes of the other social media stock I think it's possible you know we've been is getting very close to its all-time high which was set on its first day of trading glitches May two thousand eleven so ... you know that was also the look that somebody other social media sites group on yesterday was up eleven percent ... they had bits of news the group on coupons ... and some news that that was announced so ... tightly in Yemen AP the link in the book the book is that though that Lincoln has been separated for any of this to me they asserted that the making of the Social driest write absolutely so ... 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The Works & Match Media Join Agency Roster Of Pet Supplies Giant
Pet supplies company Masterpet has announced it has appointed The Works, Match Media and Poem as the three agencies to form its first Australia and New Zealand roster.
The Works has been appointed as the lead creative agency, Match Media has been appointed for Masterpet's media and digital experience account, and PR firm Poem will be responsible for the company's social media and influencer marketing.
With the first work due out in the market late this year, The Works will manage the overall brand strategy, creative and digital for Masterpet and its numerous speciality brands, including Blackhawk and Vitapet.
Damian Pincus, founder of and creative partner at The Works, said the agency is thrilled to be working with a company that has powerful brands and a passionate team of people dedicated to producing the best products in the market.
"Masterpet has a very strong culture and values around its people and products, and that is very compelling to work on," he said.
Match Media's remit will cover all paid media including above-the-line, digital, search engine marketing and SEO.
Match Media's head of planning and knowledge, Zara Cobb, said the agency has a strong history in the pet care sector and has significant experience with growth brands.
"As an agency full of animal crazy media specialists, this couldn't have been more of a perfect fit and we are thrilled to be in partnership to help grow the individual Masterpet brands," she said.
Poem will handle all social media strategy, community management, influencer identification and management, PR and crisis communications.
Matt Holmes, co-founder of Poem, said Masterpet has a clear direction and love for what it does.
"We're looking forward to bringing this to life through several new channels and a host of stories that educate or entertain to spread the word about their brands," he said.
"It's a pleasure to be working with a collaborative group of clients and agencies to do this."
Masterpet marketing director Gemma Lumieux said the company is looking forward to its team of agencies helping build a voice of authority for Masterpet and its speciality brands, and an exciting future as partners.


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If it isn't broke, don't fix it! SamSam, an old standby ransomware-focused malware, returns for an encore performance. Steve and Gerry cover the (macro-level) Global Risk Report from World Economic Forum, shining a light on cyberattacks escalation to the "magic quadrant", and a 15 year old hacktivist manages to social engineer his way into "pwning" the Director of the CIAs personal accounts.
SamSam: http://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/01/samsam-evolution-continues-netting-over.html
Zyklon: https://threatpost.com/attackers-use-microsoft-office-vulnerabilities-to-spread-zyklon-malware/129503/
WEF Global Risk Report: http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GRR18_Report.pdf
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When FC Barcelona won their one and only European Cup - a record which puts the Catalan "giants" on a par with world-beaters Aston Villa - vice-president Joan Gaspart famously celebrated with a midnight dip in the Thames. Never mind Ronald Koeman's free kick, the Wembley bench that Barça bought for their Camp Nou museum or the hideous orange shirts they wore that night, it is the image of a bunch of boxer-short wearing directors emerging from the turdy depths that most sticks in people's minds (and their throats).
But if wading into a shopping trolley-infested cesspool seems a pretty nasty way to celebrate, it was a symbol of Gaspart's passion for Football Club Barcelona. For, whatever else can be levelled at him - and the list isn't short - Gaspart is at least a fan, a man who's happier amongst the Boixos Nois ultras than up in the cigar-sated directors' box. Indeed, it was as a fan, rather than a director, that Gaspart won the club's presidential elections back in the summer of 2000.
The trouble was that, as Gaspart admitted when he announced his frankly overdue resignation on Friday, "sometimes passion alone isn't enough". Conditioned by his first presidential duty - overseeing Luis Figo's "treacherous" move to Madrid; a "barbaric act" which he vowed to "never forgive" - Gaspart's presidency has been a disaster. For three years Barcelona have crumbled while Gaspart stumbles about aimlessly, like a Glaswegian on a Saturday night.
In two and a half years, Barça have spent close to £150m on sixteen players. Any old players: there's been no plan. Gaspart has built a horribly imbalanced squad with seventy-three creative and not-so-creative midfielders but only one decent defender (Puyol). Rumours abound of agents growing fat on transfers that have suffered the kind of grotesquely absurd inflation normally reserved for Jordan's bust, while the departures of Sergi, Guardiola and Rivaldo brought no return, on or off the pitch: Gaspart's Barça are millions in debt and have won nothing, not even the Copa Catalunya. Meanwhile, rivals Madrid have collected the European Cup, a league title and the Intercontinental. Oh, and Figo and Ronaldo.
But Gaspart's crimes are greater still: he brought back the most hated man in Catalunya as manager and refused to sign any players that Barça actually needed. He then sat and dithered as Van Gaal sent Barça plummeting towards the Second Division. No wonder culés are furious, six vice-presidents have resigned in two years and sales of special Camp Nou hankies have gone through the roof (seriously).
Although Gaspart did eventually move to rid Barcelona of Louis Van Gaal - a manager who never stood a chance - it wasn't enough, which is why on Friday the president finally resigned himself. Well, sort of. And only just. It took the intervention of the Generalitat's (Catalan government) sports minister for Gaspart to see a dignified way out: he remains official president until 1 March when, at an EGM, he will formally depart and announce elections.
Some cynics have accused him of merely buying time and tranquility (in return for his announcement, a censorship motion was withdrawn) in the hope that things turn round enough to win the fans back. Hristo Stoichkov refused to "believe it until I see it", while As's Tomás Guash also took the announcement with a pinch of salt: "after all, the last truthful thing Gaspart said was 'mummy, pooh-pooh'."
But if Gaspart's motives stink, his analysis of three years in charge was spot-on: "I haven't been a good president". And, by walking he has taken the pressure off his side and calmed the fans down. That, at least, was the way new boss Radi Antic saw it: "maybe we can all work with tranquility now", he said, rather hopefully.
You see, some things never change. And we're not just talking about bloody Telefónica (although, after last week's rant, this column suffered yet more genius from the world's most rubbish institution) or the depressing league position of Real Oviedo. Because just like Telefónica, Football Club Barcelona get worse by the day. So Gaspart had walked and there was a new manager on the bench, so what? It was the same old story on the pitch as Barça drew 2-2 with Athletic Bilbao - their fifth successive game without victory.
It had started so well, too. Against a truly pathetic Bilbao, Antic's side - with Overmars lining up on the right - raced into a 2-0 lead and looked improved, especially at the back where despite sporting an absolutely criminal hair-do, Juan Pablo Sorín impressed on his debut and even Frank De Boer put in a couple of tackles. Athletic, though, turned the game round in a deathly quiet Camp Nou. In fact, they really should have won it.
Barcelona are just two points from the drop-zone zone, but Antic insists he's "not worried about relegation" (just like he wasn't worried at Oviedo. Or Atléti). Besides, not only is Antic lining up a glorious personal treble, Barça could be on for a unique double - relegation and the Champions League. And Gaspart has promised that, president or not, he'll be stripping down in Manchester, just as he did in London. Just one problem: Gaspart admitted that "I don't even know if there are any rivers in Manchester".
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