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21 Nov Whistleblowing: is it worth the risk under Australian law?
Whistleblowing is … a process whereby an organisational insider with knowledge of wrongdoing takes steps to disclose that information to a party capable of intervention … For private organisations too, encouraging internal whistleblowing can be a useful risk management strategy by providing early warning of difficult to detect misconduct, such as corporate crime or fraud. It can thus enhance the transparency, integrity and resilience of global markets as well as government.
- The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2017 provides only limited protection of disclosures to third parties.
- 'No confidence in an iniquity' means both criminal and civil wrongs cannot be subject of a duty of confidentiality.
- Contracts that seek to restrain disclosure of illegality even to third parties will be unenforceable.
(Parker, Le Mire and Mackay, 'Lawyers, Confidentiality and Whistleblowing: Lessons from the McCabe Tobacco Litigation', (2016) 40(3) Melbourne University Law Review 10-12)
The Commonwealth Parliament has evidently determined that whistleblowers do indeed need additional protection and has published an exposure draft of legislation designed to enhance protections for whistleblowers. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Whistleblowers) Bill 2017, when enacted, will broaden protection for whistleblowers who lodge complaints about specified 'Eligible Disclosures' with Australian Securities and Investment Commission ('ASIC'), Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority ('APRA'), the Australian Federal Police ('AFP') and internally. 'Eligible Disclosures' will relate to the Corporations Act (2001) and cognate legislation and 'improper affairs or circumstances'. In a significant broadening of the protection, disclosure of offences against any Commonwealth Act punishable by more than one year's imprisonment will be eligible.
The principal limitation of the protection offered by the proposed Bill is that disclosure to third parties is only protected in limited circumstances and then only to parliamentarians and journalists.
The problem
As the above quote from an article on the McCabe Tobacco litigation suggests, for a disclosure to be meaningful it has to be to a 'party capable of intervention'.
In the McCabe litigation a terminally ill plaintiff was seeking to hold British and American Tobacco to account for the sale of their cancer inducing product (see McCabe v British American Tobacco [2002] VSC 73). Documents that would have assisted the plaintiff's case had been systematically destroyed. In the wash up, the plaintiff died without a remedy. That result may have been different if a whistleblower had disclosed what British American Tobacco ('BAT') had known about the dangers of their products earlier.
That disclosure, to have been useful, would have had to be to someone like McCabe, a potential plaintiff. No regulatory body or police force was ever going to take action against BAT for selling what, after all, was a legal product. But this is precisely the kind of disclosure that is not protected by the current legislation on whistleblowers and will also not be protected under the proposed amendments.
In this article I will examine the non-legislative protections available to whistleblowers who disclose their employer's illegal conduct to third parties.
Defamation and whistleblowing
There is no absolute privilege for disclosures to the police or 'appropriate authorities'. But the applicable defence of qualified privilege is vitiated by actual malice – which in the defamation context means publication for an improper purpose foreign to the occasion of the privilege – and if the report turns out to be wrong that can always be argued (see LVMH Watch & Jewellery Australia Pty Ltd v Lassanah [2011] NSWCA 370). In that case, an erroneous complaint to the police was found to be defamatory at first instance because the defence of qualified privilege had been lost due inter alia to malice. That was overturned on appeal. Most informants are motivated and thus are potentially vulnerable to a claim of malice.
It follows that defamation law is a risk which whistleblowers have to consider. That the allegation is true is always a complete defence, but this may be of little value to a defendant whistleblower given the highly technical and expensive nature of the jurisdiction.
Confidential information
What then of the employee's duty of confidentiality? Equity imposes on persons who receive information which is confidential, a duty not to disclose that information or take advantage of it. Equity restrains 'the publication of confidential information improperly or surreptitiously obtained or of information imparted in confidence which ought not to be divulged' – (Commonwealth v John Fairfax & Sons Ltd (1980) 147 CLR 39 at 50).
It is clear however that no such duty of confidentiality arises in relation to illegal activity.
It is well established law that 'there is no confidence as to the disclosure of iniquity' (Gartside v Outram (1856) 26 LJ Ch113, 1149). In this case, Wood V-C stated that: 'there is no confidence as to the disclosure of iniquity. You cannot make me the confidant of a crime or a fraud, and be entitled to close up my lips upon any secret which you have the audacity to disclose to me relating to any fraudulent intention on your part: such a confidence cannot exist.'
In Allied Mills Industries Pty Ltd v Trade Practices Commission (1981) 34 ALR 105, Sheppard J in the Federal Circuit Court, in the context of breaches of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), held that where disclosure would reveal an iniquity or misconduct, no protection will be afforded to the confidentiality. Sheppard J held (at 141): 'the public interest in disclosure … of iniquity will always outweigh the public interest in the preservation
of private and confidential information'. On Sheppard J's formulation, if there is an 'iniquity' there is also the requisite public interest in its disclosure.
In Corrs Pavey v Collector of Customs (1987) 74 ALR 238 at 450, Gummow J had a somewhat different approach. His Honour held that Gartside v Outram was authority for the position that: 'information will lack the necessary attribute of confidence if the subject matter is the existence or real likelihood of the existence of an iniquity in the sense of a crime, civil wrong or serious misdeed of public importance, and the confidence is relied upon to prevent disclosure to a third party with a real and direct interest in redressing such crime, wrong or misdeed.'
Justice Gummow's approach in Corrs Pavey has since been followed in the High Court in Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v Kumar [(2009) 238 CLR 448 and has been applied by the NSW Supreme Court in cases such as AMI Australia Holdings Pty Limited v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd [2010] NSWSC 1395 at [20].
It is clear enough that information that a company was engaged in illegality proscribed by statute, albeit illegality of a commercial character, such as using unlicensed software; engaging in resale price maintenance or cartel behaviour, or failing to provide a safe system of work, will be within the meaning of 'iniquity' in the sense of being 'a crime, civil wrong or serious misdeed of public importance' and therefore can be disclosed to 'a third party with a real and direct interest in redressing such crime, wrong or misdeed' without breaching any duty of confidence.
What if the whistleblower has signed an agreement?
If the principle in Gartside v Outram is simply an application of the clean hands doctrine, then may it not be arguable that a whistleblower could still be sued for damages if he or she disclosed an iniquity subject to a confidentiality agreement, even if no equitable relief was available?
The answer, not surprisingly, is no.
The High Court most recently considered this issue in Gnych v Polish Club Limited [2015] HCA 23, where at [35], the Court adopted the formulation of French CJ, Crennan and Kiefel JJ in Equuscorp Pty Ltd v Haxton (2012) 246 CLR 498; [2012] HCA 7 at 513:
1. an agreement may be unenforceable for statutory illegality in three categories of case, where:
"(i) the making of the agreement or the doing of an act essential
to its formation is expressly prohibited absolutely or conditionally
by the statute;
(ii) the making of the agreement is impliedly prohibited by statute.
A particular case of an implied prohibition arises where the
agreement is to do an act the doing of which is prohibited by
the statute;
(iii) the agreement is not expressly or impliedly prohibited by
a statute but is treated by the courts as unenforceable because
it is a 'contract associated with or in the furtherance of illegal
Under s 316 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), it is an offence to fail to bring a 'serious indictable offence' to the attention of an 'appropriate authority'. A serious indictable offence is one that comes with a penalty of five years or more imprisonment and includes the usual suspects such as murder, armed robbery and drug trafficking.
Furthermore, 'serious indictable offences' also include a number of offences against the Australian Consumer Law, Taxation legislation, Occupational Health and Safety and indeed the Copyright Act. (Other examples include s 588G(3) offence for insolvent trading or s 1043A(1) offence for insider trading under the Corporations Act). Accordingly any contractual attempt to prohibit coming forward to an appropriate authority will fall under the second category in Equuscorp and be unenforceable.
Unfortunately, this is of little real assistance in relation to areas of illegality – such as the commercial infringement of software – where the police are unlikely to intervene. In those cases, the party with the power and capability to act is likely to be a third party – as in the McCabe litigation. But a third party is unlikely to be an 'appropriate authority'. That however does leave the third category of Equuscorp, namely 'a contract associated with or in the
furtherance of illegal purposes'.
Commercial scale copyright infringement, contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law and of the Fair Work Act can all be illegal purposes. A contract seeking to prevent disclosure of such conduct to a person with the capacity to intervene could indeed be seen as within the third category in Equuscorp. The High Court decisions of A v Hayden and Kumar strongly suggest that a contract that sought to restrain disclosure of an 'iniquity' to a third party with a real and direct interest in redressing such crime, wrong or misdeed would be void and unenforceable.
While the position of a whistleblower who reports illegality to appropriate authorities will be enhanced by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Whistleblowers) Bill 2017 (when enacted), what would be of more assistance is legislative clarification of the position of whistleblowers who disclose illegal conduct to third parties with the power and capability to act.
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I'll keep this simple.
A serving spoon.
It's no wonder they're also known as Better-Than Crack Brownies. They're so addicting. They're literally as rich as fudge.
I blame the peanut butter cups. Hello, weakness.
I'm trying to convince myself these are healthy. After all, there's only a little bit of chocolate in these. And the Rice Krispie box says it has vitamins A & B6… and aren't peanuts a heart-healthy food?
Don't answer that.
Peanut Butter Cup Crunch Brownie Bars
1 batch of your favorite brownie recipe for a 9×13-inch pan
1/2 cup salted peanuts
8 Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Prepare the brownies according to the directions and bake for about 5 minutes less than the recipe states. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the peanuts and chopped peanut butter cups.
Return to the oven and bake for 5 additional minutes.
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Passing His Peace Along Confessions of a gospel pacifist after 9/11 by Jason Overman My dad was a conscientious objector. I grew up hearing how he as an unsaved rock musician was drafted to Vietnam, excelled in basic training, then unexpectedly met Jesus; how his new faith and the guidance of a CoG7 minister led to a radical about-face and a confession that he could not kill; and how after enduring the ridicule, he was deemed sincere and was honorably discharged. He pursued the ministry. I was four. At eighteen I too registered C.O., but my conviction went mostly unexpressed prior to the catastrophes of 9/11. As fear faded to anger and talk turned to war after the terrorist attacks, two Christian co-workers asked me, "What do you think we should do?" With some reluctance, I said, "Do you mean we Christians or we Americans? There is little doubt that we Americans will retaliate, but should we Christians?" Opening to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, I shared with them the message that turns everything upside down. Complicated silence I am a pacifist. The words often stick in my throat. Since 9/11 many who have renounced war for Jesus' sake find it hard to speak. Our silence is complicated. For some it names a grief that is reluctant to voice its ideals in the company of pain. For others it reflects a fear of being thought cowardly, unpatriotic, or judgmental. For many, however, silence simply speaks to our doubts and hard questions: "What about defending justice or protecting the innocent? What if everyone was like you; who would resist evil? Isn't pacifism unrealistic, even irresponsible?" Pacifists are silent mostly, I think, because we don't know what to say. As weighty as these objections are, discipleship begins elsewhere. We ask not, "Does the pacifist position work?" but rather "What has Jesus called us to be in the world?" Not "Will everyone do this?" but "Will I?" We are witnesses to nonviolence not because it is practical but because we worship a crucified Lord. The peace of Christ is not like the world's. That His peace is bound up in a cross and not in a gun prepares us for the scandal of faithfulness. We seek not, then, to reconcile our convictions to human logic but to His story instead. And it challenges every Christian: Can disciples of the Crucified kill one for whom the Lamb was slain? Contradictory peace In the old West, "the peacemaker" was a Colt.45. In more recent times, it was the B-36. For the world, it has always been thus. But the Gospels tell a different story: "Peace on earth" begins with a "babe lying in a manger" (Luke 2:1416). The prophets had predicted a prince of peace who would "establish peace" and "guide our feet into the way of peace" (Isaiah 9:6,7; 26:12; Luke 1:79), but no one expected this. A warrior, yes, but not a babe; it contradicted everything. Paul says of our universally violent world, "The way of peace they have not known" (Romans 3:17). We look the wrong way. We trust that war can be a peacemaker, that we are justifiably innocent while the enemy is irretrievably evil. But this way begets endless spirals of violence. In contrast, the gospel says God sent forth His Son as a sacrifice for sin (v.25). A manger led to a cross. It is a scandal because it denies that our strength can attain its own peace, because it holds that God would redeem us without use of force, because it dares say that "all have sinned" and stand guilty before Him, yet He loves all and would save all still (vv.19-23). The good news is that in a world of lust-driven war, Jesus preached peace, made peace, and is our peace by way of a cross. The blood of Christ breaks down the walls of enmity that divide us from God and from each other (Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 2:1417; Colossians 1:20). It disarms and triumphs over powers that enslave us (2:15,16). It defeats our greatest fear: death (Romans 5:20,21; 6:23). The cross is a peacemaker because it is founded on God's love. This is no sentimental love but a sacrificial love that gives itself for another. God is love precisely because He "gave His only begotten" (John 3:16) for the sake of His enemies: "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us ... when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son . . . " (Romans 5:8,10). As the Son embodies His Father's love and gives Himself for us (Galatians 2:20), the seeds of war - fear, anger, greed - are stifled and reversed. The cross names the intersection where the self-giving love of God meets the self destructing hate of the world head-on and does not return in kind. Absorbing the evil, God makes space for peace as He accepts the worst that humanity can hurl - crucifixion - and offers an unexpected and reconciling forgiveness in return. The cycle is broken; resurrection trumps revenge; retaliation gives way to restoration. This is the gospel of peace that we preach (Isaiah 52:7). Shaping discipleship The cross of Christ dictates the shape of discipleship. When Jesus told His disciples, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God"; when He called them to exchange "eye for an eye" thinking with "do not resist evil"; when He commanded them to love, bless, do good, and pray for the enemy, He did so because this is what peacemaking sons of God do (Matthew 5:9,39-45). The New Testament is remarkably consistent. The sacrificial, nonresistant, love of God seen in Christ's cross finds fresh incarnation in His spiritual body. The church partakes in Christ's sufferings (1 Peter 4:1,13), takes up her cross to follow Him (Luke 9:23,24), and models His sacrificial love to the world (Ephesians 5:1,2). But it's easier to wield a sword than a cross. John and James would call fire down on their enemies, and Peter would lop off the head of his. But Jesus said: "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them. . . . Put your sword in its place, for alt who take the sword wilt perish by the sword" (Luke 9:54-56; Matthew 26:52). Jesus explained to Pilate that His kingdom was not like theirs; it didn't require war to create or sustain (John 18:36). But the Resurrection enabled the disciples to rise above their fears and live the way of peace with courage. Stephen prayed with his last breath for those killing him, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them" (Acts 7:60, NIV). Paul, a violent enemy initially, encouraged his churches to not render evil for evil but to "accept wrong" (1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Corinthians 6:7). To the Romans, he challenged not to be conformed to this world but to be a "living sacrifice" instead (Romans 12:1,2). The contrast between church and state escalates in the next passage as the authorities of this world are said to exercise the very wrath and vengeance that the church is told to refuse. We do not resist even unjust rulers like Rome because God providentially uses them to restrain evil with evil. But we are called to a better way; we "overcome evil with good" (13:1-4; 12:21). Subverting war The New Testament does not dismiss war from our vocabulary; it subverts it. Faith is a battle: We are more than conquerors fighting the good fight as soldiers of Jesus Christ, because Christ has "led captivity captive" and secured our victory over evil (Romans 8:37; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 2:3; Ephesians 4:8; 1 Corinthians 15:57). This military language is emptied of its ordinary content and put into the service of the Lamb and His peaceable kingdom. Paul describes this reversal in 2 Corinthians: "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds..." (10:4). These weapons are detailed in Ephesians: truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the Spirit, and Word of God. With these we battle spiritual wickedness, not flesh and blood (6:10-18). We really do conquer, but it is by our faith and the blood of the Lamb (1 John 5:4; Revelation 12:11; 15:2). Pacifism is not passive. To "seek peace and pursue it" with everyone requires creative and courageous action (1 Peter 3:11; Hebrews 12:14). We do not just say no to war; we say yes to peace. We do not refuse to fight; we refuse to fight on human terms. God has not abandoned the world to war; Resurrection names the victory that can turn enemies into friends. Still, we do not deny that battles will be lost or that we may even suffer and die; we deny that war risks less. If evil's threat should overwhelm, we, like our Lord, commit ourselves "to Him who judges righteously" (1 Peter 2:23), knowing that the cross is not a surrender to evil but its sure defeat. Facing the enemy September 11, 2001, presented Christians in America with a new enemy. But is it really new? The world Jesus inhabited was no less evil than our own, and resorting to violence was no less tempting. Yet Jesus resisted this option and calls His disciples to do the same. Is our enemy more an enemy than the one Jesus called us to love, more evil than the one who hung Him on a cross and for whom He prayed, "Father, forgive them" (Luke 23:34)? The world will think so; we cannot. As wars drag on, their logic and limits are painfully clear. As a gospel pacifist, I humbly put my trust elsewhere. I look back to my peacemaking Lord and forward to His peaceable kingdom; I patiently proclaim the end that He began. Isaiah foretold of a time when "They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore" (2:4). My dad summed it up this way: "In the kingdom, there will be war no more, but I don't have to wait for that. In Christ, that kingdom has come, and for me war has ended already." "Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen" (Romans 15:33). .............. Jason Overman serves the congregation in Jasper, AR. USA Taken from "The Bible Advocate" - September 2007, a publication of the Church of God, Seventh Day, Denver, CO. USA NOTE: I my in-depth study called "The Christian and Warfare" I have expounded on God, Israel, and Warfare, as under the Old Testament, or Old Covenant. The truth of the matter is that we are not under the Old Covenant today, but the child of God is under the New Testament. And the fact is there ARE DIFFERENCES under the New Testament than the Old Testament. What was ALLOWED and given under Moses is NOT automatically allowed and given under the New Testament. Jesus said many times, "You have heard it said ... but I say until you...." If you read the New Testament and especially the words of Jesus in the Gospels, with an unbiased mind, say the mind of a child, it is quite unthinkable that Christians can be part of a nations war machine. God is life giver and quite frankly life taker. He does not in the main intervene in a woman's mis-carriage, or people dying from accidents and sicknesses, or from human violence. He is the one who gives life and He is the one who has the right to take life. In a real sense then God is not a pacifist as such. But on the other hand He does have the right to say HOW His children on earth should live their lives, in any particular age. This last sentence of mine often upsets some Christians, because they have been taught incorrectly what Hebrews 13:8 means - God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. If they would just stop and thinking logically, they would see very quickly that Christians today do not practice a way of life that is exactly the same way of life as the ancient Israelites did under Moses. They would see quickly that the New Testament is NOT in many ways of life, the same as the Old Testament. So it is with "the child of God" and warfare as allowed under the Old Testament and as taught by Jesus and His apostles under the New Testament. God is always the one who has the right to take life, when and how He sees fit. He is also the only one who can resurrect the dead back to life. It is clear from the Old Testament prophets and from the New Testament book of Revelation, that God will wage war when He (in the person of Jesus) returns to live on earth and set up His Kingdom for a 1,000 years. He will also use His family of born again human children and the angelic beings, to help Him wage war on some of the people and nations of this earth at His coming. It is written He will destroy those who are destroying the earth. Today, in the Christian age, from the coming of Jesus proclaiming the New Testament gospel to His coming again in power and glory, the children of God are to be pacifists. When those children are changed from human to divine, from mortal to immortal, from physical corruption to eternal glory, to be a very part of the family of God, then we will have the perfectness and the holiness, to take life, and to raise life from the dead. You need to study my study called "The Christian and Warfare" if you have not already done so. Keith Hunt Entered on this Website - the Feast of Trumpets, September 2007.
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Taraba killings: Rift between Army, Police deepens over leaked Memo from Buratai
Few hours after Defence Headquarters panel arrested two policemen responsible for allegedly leaking confidential information to a suspected kidnap kingpin Hamisu Wadume, there is another report of leaked Memo that is fueling the ongoing feud between the Army and Police.
According to THE NATION, a leaked memo from the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Tukur Buratai directing soldiers to henceforth be circumspect in their dealings with the police over the Taraba incident might have deepened disaffection within the military and security forces.
Buratai, in a memo signed on his behalf by Brig. Gen. Felix Omoigui, directed all troops on IS (Internal Security) duty as well as personnel travelling in and out of uniform to be circumspect in their conduct to avoid escalation of the problem.
"Consequently, formations and unit commanders are to educate troops to be cautious in their dealings with members of the NP in view of this development. Troops travelling on pass are to endeavour to do so in mufti," the memo dated 9th August which was reportedly dispatched to different army formations across the country stated.
But a source confirmed the said memo was leaked to the media by the Police to create tension within the security circles and continue to put the army on the defensive over the matter.
The source said unless the Presidency steps up efforts to douse tension and acrimony created by the Taraba incident, the two security institutions would henceforth be working at cross purposes, a development that would render the works of the investigative panels "as dead on arrival".
The source advised that the Presidency could yet prevent further damage and acrimony by setting up a judicial panel of inquiry to investigate the matter and enjoin the leadership of the Army and the Police to view the issues from a more matured perspective order than the panic measures being adopted in the military and security circles.


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Holiday books can become such a fun tradition to collect and read each year. While I search for new books each season to add to our collection under the tree, these 2 are some of the most fun additions this year. What would Christmas be like in a climate with no snow?
Christmastime In The Sunshine with CoCo The Magic Rock! Celebration of the Golden Season: Part One
Book 1 is set in Miami, Fl where there is never snow on Christmas. Kids can't build snowmen, have snowball fights, or make snow angels. So what do they do? If you really want to know, you have to read the first book! When Kolby meets Coco, his Christmas becomes a little shaken up.
Christmastime In The Snowtime with CoCo The Sand Girl! Celebration of the Silver Season: Part Two
Kolby gets a chance to finally experience 'Christmas in Snowtime,' while at the same time saving the day. He gets to travel to the snow in this book. Are you curious to find out what Kolby must protect?
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Gardner's Art Through the Ages: A Global History, Vol. 2
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The 15TH EDITION of GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES: A GLOBAL HISTORY, VOLUME II provides you with a comprehensive, beautifully-illustrated tour of the world's great artistic traditions! Easy to read and understand, the fifteenth edition of the most widely-read art history book in the English language continues to evolve, providing a rich cultural backdrop for each of the covered periods and geographical locations, and incorporating new artists and art forms -- all reproduced according to the highest standards of clarity and color fidelity. A complete online learning environment, including all images and an eBook, is also available. The unique Scale feature will help you better visualize the actual size of the artworks shown in the book. "The Big Picture" overviews at the end of every chapter summarize the chapter's important concepts and will help you review for exams.


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Guntersville, Ala. – Each year, on Memorial Day weekend, when the whole country turns its focus on remembering the men and women of the U.S. Military. Bassmaster Elite Series pro and 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane along with his family and friends at Mitchell Foods / Foodland Grocery Stores add giving back into the equation.
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Lane, who moved to Guntersville, Ala. nearly a decade ago, held his 11th annual Chris Lane Kids Fishing Camp at Bucky Howe Park in the Spring Creek arm of Lake Guntersville this past Memorial Day weekend. The camp is a way for Lane to share the love of his occupation with young people in an effort to grow the sport, but it is also a way for him to show appreciation to his community.
For the whole of the event, the children rotate through stations coached by Elite Series pro Justin Lucas and Devin Campbell, as well as local high school fishing team members and coaches. Each of the attendees receives instruction in fishing skills such as proper casting technique, rigging of rods, decorating lures, riding on pontoon boats and catching bluegill, bass, catfish and drum from the docks at the park.
As has happened in each of the previous events, the young participants received a gift pack from some of Lane's outstanding sponsors. They received rod and reel combos and gift cards from Bass Pro Shops, along with apparel and products from Power-Pole, Luck-E-Strike, Frogg Toggs, Eagle Claw TroKar, TH Marine, Costa and River2Sea. The kids and their parents were treated to lunch prepared by Tony Chachere, who came from Louisiana to cook for everyone. They had a selection of cold Gatorade beverages to enjoy as well.
Lane said the event has significant meaning for him and his family. "Fishing is my profession and it was at events like this I learned to love the sport enough to make it a career," he said. "I have been so fortunate in my career, and so accepted by the people of Guntersville, that I've wanted to share this sport with my community and give something back to them. This event is all about food, family, fishing and fun for us, and we hope the people of this community feel that."
The fourth annual Foodland Bass Team Tournament was held in conjunction with Lane's Fishing Camp again this year. The event; which is limited to 200 teams, features a $100 team entry fee that produces a $10,000 first prize, paychecks to the top 40 places and first and second big fish prizes worth $1,000 and $500. The teams fish from safe light, with the first flight due back at Bucky Howe Park at 1 p.m.; they may present a three-fish limit at the scales.
As for the tournament, the team of Charles Thompson and Walt Mullins proved to be the most successful team for the day. The Georgia based team's three-fish limit came to a total of 19.63 pounds and included the 7.94-pound second biggest fish of the event. Their effort earned them the $10,000 first prize along with the $500 bonus from River Rocks Plantation for having the second biggest bass of the event.
The pair was shocked and overjoyed by the outcome. "We absolutely love coming to Lake Guntersville, so fishing this event was just another excuse to be on this lake; we did not expect to have a day like this," they said. "This is the biggest event that we have ever won; we are absolutely stunned and so happy to be standing here as the winners of the event; it's been a great day."
The pair reported running just north of the power lines near Seibold and fishing a grassy ledge to catch their fish. They reported catching a total of nearly 50 bass on 1/4-ounce Spot Remover Shaky Heads matched with green pumpkin Zoom Magnum Trick Worms.
The day's Big Bass prize was presented to the team of Mitch Smith and Jimmy Shaver who finished the event in fifth place, but their creel was anchored by the 8.20-pound lunker that earned them the $1,000 bonus from River Rocks Plantation for the event.
David Mitchell, president of Mitchell Foods and Foodland said that the event is something he and his team look forward to each year. "This is something we look forward to each year now," said Mitchell. "There is no telling how many hundreds of hours our people put into this, but it is worth it to give back to our community, and to be a part of something the Chris (Lane) has dedicated a ton of time to as well. He is such a genuine person and a great ambassador for our area that we want to be a part of sharing his vision and add something to the day; it is just a true joy for us to be a part of."
The top 10 finishers in the Foodland Bass Team Tournament are posted below and the rest of the standings are posted on the event website.
Fish Weighed / Alive
Big Fish
Total Weight
Charles Thompson/Walt Mullins
7.94 2nd Big Bass
Heath Martin/ Jesse Martin
Wes Ward/ Chad Hall
Alan Barrett/ Tyler Caldwell
Mitch Smith/ Jimmy Shaver
8.20 1st Big Bass
Tim Buckner/ Connie Buckner
Brandon Smith/JT Thomason
Lance Whitaker/ Jeremy Briscoe
Jeffrey Moore/Kenneth Moore
Bryon Luman/ Keith Miller


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Rivers United recorded their most emphatic victory of the season on Thursday evening when they hammered reigning Cup champions Rangers International 3-0 in a rescheduled NPFL Match Day 9 encounter decided at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.
Goals by Malachi Ohawume 36′, Wasiu Jimoh 59′ and Nelson Esor 76′ inflicted back-to-back defeats on Gbenga Ogunbote's men for the first time this season and lifted Stanley Eguma's side out of the relegation zone into a lofty 4th.
While the scoreline suggests a comprehensive rout, it indeed was more of an efficient display by the hosts who until Thursday had failed to score more than one goal in a league match this term. Their visitors however bore the brunt of a fairly depleted side through injuries after a hectic run of schedule.
Scorer of United's first goal; Ohawume was rewarded with a fantastic State FA Cup form as he was handed a rare start in the league while defender Kunle Odunlami was deployed as a holding midfielder for the Pride of Rivers.
For Rangers, they were without their first choice right back Tope Olusesi, first and second choice left backs Isaac Loute and Ugwu Uwadiegwu; central defenders Isiaka Oladuntoye, Akpos Adubi as well as attackers Ifeanyi George and Pascal Seka all through injury bar the latter who just had his red card rescinded late on Wednesday night.
In spite of their troubles, Rangers almost took the lead in the 5th minute after good work from Emeka Ayogueke – making his full league debut for the Flying Antelopes but Godwin Aguda's effort was cleared off the line by Odunlami with goalkeeper Abiodun Akande beaten.
Rangers once again had a chance two minutes later with Ayogueke at the centre of it but Adun Osamudiamen should have done better while shooting over from 20 yards. Immediately at the other end, United had a free kick in a decent position but Konan N'gouan's effort was deflected agonisingly wide.
Rangers' rising injury profile continued unabated and during the first half, 2014 World Cup star Michael Uchebo was substituted after coming off worse in a coming together between him and United defender Festus Austin. Former Sharks of Port Harcourt star Ibrahim Ajani replaced him after the half hour mark.
In spite of Rangers' structural dominance, Rivers United took the lead against the run of play nine minutes before the break, profiting from a momentous injury. Rangers defender Issif Traore, also making a rare start in the league went down after an aerial challenge with Ossy Martins, the ball fell to Kehinde Adedipe whose effort was deflected by Pape Sane onto the path of Ohawume. The striker kept his composure to volley into the bottom right corner as the home fans heaved a sigh of relief.
With the exception of their last game at home to Sunshine Stars, United have won all games in which they scored first this season and they came into the second half with the intentions of holding firm to their 1-0 lead, as evident in their gamesmanship.
After a period of nothingness in the second half though, United stunned their visitors further with a well-worked second goal in the 59th minute. Lively left back N'gouan and Bakary Bamba exchanged passes down the left and the former crossed low into the box for a totally unmarked Jimoh who tapped home beyond Nana Bonsu.
United gained more confidence with the second goal and at least stroke passes around almost for the first time in the game, much to the admiration of their fans. With the chains of their one goal per game broken, Esor added a third fourteen minutes from time, his first goal for the club. The former Go Round star brilliantly evaded two Rangers defenders including Sane before poking home into the bottom right corner.
The final seven minutes of the game were for Rivers goalkeeper Akande to entertain the crowd with some pieces of 'audacious but exciting when successful' goalkeeping. First he raced off his line to make a sweeping clearance before Ajani could get to the ball, he then continued by diving accurately to block Ifeanyi Egwim's effort from the clearance, about 40 metres to his goal.
Akande then produced a René Higuita moment to deny Egwim's free kick three minutes from time. He produced an unorthodox flying header to keep out the former Dolphins star's free kick in what was the final piece of noteworthy action in the game.
From the relegation zone which they were before Thursday's game, Rivers United climbed to joint fourth on the league table with 23 points and just one point behind third place MFM FC who they will face on Match Day 17 in Lagos on Sunday.
Rangers meanwhile still sit pretty top of the Group A table with 31 points, six points clear of second placed Enyimba who will be their hosts on Sunday in Aba.
Rivers United: 1. Abiodun Akande 26. Peter Ubakanma 3. Konan N'gouan 32. Kunle Odunlami 19. Festus Austin 33. Temple Emekayi 6. Wasiu Jimoh (Nelson Esor 65′) 24. Kehinde Adedipe (David Ogar 81′) 25. Malachi Ohawume 8. Ossy Martins (Ademola Adebambo 86′) 15. Bakary Bamba
Unused Subs: 30. Drissa Bamba 5. Samson Gbadebo 17. Chigozie Ihunda 21. Cletus Emotan
BOOKED: Festus Austin 61′
GOALS: Malachi Ohawume 36′ Wasiu Jimoh 59′ Nelson Esor 76′
Rangers: 25. Nana Bonsu 11. Chidera Ezeh 34. Adun Osamudiamen 26. Tony Shimaga 32. Issif Traore 5. Pape Ousmane 40. Emeka Ayogueke (Ousmane Zeidine 84′) 30. Chiamaka Madu 9. Michael Uchebo (Ajani Ibrahim 33′) 22. Solomon Okpako (Ifeanyi Egwim 60′) 2. Godwin Aguda
Unused Subs: 31. Opubo Japhet 4. Okey Odita 14. Felix Ogbuke 27. Ajani Ibrahim 29. Ousmane Zeidine 35. Ifeanyi Egwim 36. Chidiebere Okolie
BOOKED: Adun Osamudiamen 45′
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While Amelia's not quite ready to dish on her recent wedding, Joanna Krupa is an open book about hers! The reality starlet's fairytale wedding was unveiled on Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami last month and Amelia had a chance to sit down with Joanna on the day it aired. We always expect a wild ride when we tune into the Real Housewives. However, when we sat down with Joanna, the sometimes saucy reality star, who says she doesn't always like how she's portrayed on TV, couldn't stop talking about her charity work, spending time with family, her handsome husband, and using her money to save animals instead of shopping. Here's what the former Chicago native had to say…
Congratulations on your recent wedding! It was stunning! What advice do you have for brides-to-be after your own wedding day?
Honestly, just enjoy it! For me, my friends kept telling me that I would have trouble enjoying the day, and that it goes by so fast… but for me I woke up so happy at the Park Hyatt, usually I'm a nervous wreck, if there's a big event I'm so nervous, but I woke up so happy! As long as whoever you're working with you trust, whether it's a wedding planner or a florist, that's the main thing. If you know that they get your vision and understand what you want you don't have to worry as much. I didn't even go look at the aisle over the pool the day of the wedding, all I did was wake up, I made sure my hair and makeup was ready to go for me, my bridesmaids and any family members that needed it, and then I was just full of joy! It goes by so fast, but for me it was the most amazing day of my life! I danced my butt off, we had to extend the bar, we went until 4:30 AM!
Is there anything you would do differently about your wedding? Or something you wish hadn't aired on TV?
For me, if we had to redo anything I definitely wouldn't plan my bachelorette party as close to my wedding rehearsal as we did, because when you're in Vegas it takes a while to recover. We missed our flight, and flights to LA are every hour, but my wedding was in Carlsbad, so we missed our flight to San Diego and were screwed! We had to drive there, which was the worst 10 hours of my life. There was so much traffic, then we got stuck in the middle of the dessert. One of the girls had to pee, and another one wasn't feeling well because she was hungover- it was a mess. I literally almost missed my own rehearsal dinner. So if I could change something, or have something not air on TV that would be it.
On the flip side, what didn't we get to see on TV when the wedding aired? Is there something you wish Bravo had included?
I thought the wedding would be portrayed a lot longer! I had so many amazing friends and family that were there, the speeches from my friends who have known me for years, unlike the girls on the show that I have only known for 2 years, for people that have been in my life through thick and thin, some of whom have been in my life since high school they edited all that out. Also, what I'm so bummed about is that Roman and I wanted to entertain our guests, so for our first dance we did a goofy dance by Sir Mix A Lot to I Like Big Butts and they show part of the dance, but not set to the song! The song made the whole thing, it was hilarious! First we started with a normal dance, the Hallelujah, then the DJ stopped it and as soon as people heard Sir Mix A Lot they got the point. I'm going to YouTube it so people can watch it there.
What's been the most surprising change in your life since you joined such a popular reality TV show?
I think the most surprising thing is that Roman and I are closer than ever! A lot of people say that reality television is the curse of relationships, but it saved ours. It made us communicate much more than we used to and I'm very grateful for that. Aside from everything else, I'm not really happy with how I was portrayed. I'm just like everybody else, I'm a normal human being, I say things that later I wake up regretting but it's already on camera! So that's really tough. It's also really tough because once something like that happens you have to relive it in 3 months after you're over it.
Who from the cast, if anyone, do you see yourself still being friends with in 15 years?
Karent Sierra from last season is a true friend of mine. I adore her, she's one of the sweetest people in the whole world! Lea Black is someone I have a lot to learn from. She has her own charity and I can only dream that my charity (Angels for Animal Rights) could one day be as successful as hers. I definitely hope to learn from her.
Changing topics, we're primarily a style blog, so I have to ask what designers you're loving at the moment? Anywhere specific you've been shopping lately?
This is a Christina Karin shirt, with JBrand jeans and Giuseppe Zanotti booties. But you know what, I'm not a labels girl, I buy what I love. I think most of the time buying the really expensive stuff is a waste of money, because if I do a red carpet or go to an event I'm only going to wear it once or twice. I'd rather give back to my rescue mission, so a lot of times I go shopping and I'm like, Hmm, $800 for a pair of shoes, or how many animals would that save? So when I do buy designer it's always at a discount or wholesale. I love going to Nordstrom because they have everything from the really affordable to designer items. I think it's all about what it looks like on you, I never what to be a snob that only wears certain brands because life is too short and it's not about that.
That's awesome! Do you have any beauty secrets you're willing to share?
Well, I've been developing a product for two years called Cellogica. It's stem cell research with 5 ingredients, one of which is an apple that super anti-aging so I'm so excited to share that with my fans, and anyone who's interested in skincare. I also believe you shouldn't tan your face. I'm against tanning, but all about airbrush tanning. Always wear sunglasses during the day to protect your face. As a woman you can be in your 40′s, 50′s, 60′s and look amazing as long as you take care of yourself and you moisturize. That's the most important thing! Your skin needs the extra moisture to protect itself from wrinkles.
What could Chicago ladies take away from the style in Miami?
You know I think Chicago ladies have it down pretty well! I don't think they need to learn anything from Miami. Miami is very sexy, very colorful, it's beyond, but because it's so hot year round you can get away with it. Chicago is so classy that they shouldn't take any tips from Miami.
What are your favorite things to do when you're home in Chicago?
I take advantage of being home with my family! My aunt, my uncle, my cousins, my dad lives here, and friends from high school, so for me the most important thing is to spend time with them and get Polish home cooking. My Aunt loves to cook!
What's next up for you?
Definitely Cellogica skincare, but I also recently shot for my 2014 calendar which benefits my animal rescue efforts. Right now, I'm really focused on animal rescue. I also have a necklace that benefits the charity. I'm also going to have swimwear coming out as well, but that will be a little bit later next year.
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We all need to take timeout to relax, recalibrate and switch off from the stresses of modern life and recharge. At Ecocirer Healthy Stay in the picturesque town of Sóller there is no choice but to do exactly that – relax in this beautiful, artistic and health-conscious home-from-home.
The quaint Mallorcan village of Sóller in the northwest of the island provides a stunning setting for this hotel – cobbled streets, historic buildings and leafy plazas. The pace of life here ambles along considerably slower with locals taking time to enjoy a coffee with their friends, choose their fresh produce for dinner or simply sit and watch the world go by. Only 6 km away is the picture-perfect Port de Sóller with its small beach, dramatic scenery and plenty of restaurants on the promenade.
Relax & enjoy
An instant air of tranquillity embraces you upon walking into the main reception space of Ecocirer. Art adorns the walls – quirky, abstract and edgy yet in perfect harmony with the building. Recycling plays a huge part in the concept of this hotel and this is apparent with the original front door now functioning as the large dining table, the paint tin hanging over another table as a lamp shade and antique furniture scattered around. The small courtyard is a small oasis of calm with the leafy foliage bristling in the breeze.
Each room at Ecocirer has a distinct theme and name with different décor, bespoke pieces of art and up-cycled furniture. Bright, primary colours are prevalent in the standard rooms with comfortable double beds and en-suite bathrooms. The suites on the upper floor are much larger and one has a stunning terrace with breath-taking views across the Tramuntana Mountains.
Eat & drink
Food is an important aspect of any stay at Ecocirer. Each day a healthy breakfast of vegan and vegetarian dishes is provided with ingredients all grown and sourced locally. Colour is a major factor in the cuisine with each plate presented artistically – the produce and ingredients are the paint and the plate the canvas. A focus on sustainable and healthy food sets this hotel apart from many others on the island and proves that food that is good for you can also taste delicious.
Close to the hotel
The main train station for the traditional wooden train from Sóller to Palma is a few minutes' walk away as is the wooden tram that rumbles from the village of Sóller down to the Port. There are plenty of traditional Spanish restaurants nearby as well as high-end establishments such as the Jumeirah Port Sóller Resort and Spa.
Good to know
Much of the beautiful art on display is available to buy meaning you can take a little piece of your stay home with you. Barbara is also a passionate cook and has written a cookery book for children which would be a great gift for the children in your life.
Why you should stay here
A stay at Ecocirer offers guests the opportunity to disconnect, immerse themselves in art and indulge on guilt-free, delicious, healthy cuisine in the heart of Sóller.
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A Day in the Life of an Everyday Astronaut
In november 2013 Tim Dodd found himself the only bidder of a Russian high altitude space suit, but what he did next is absolutely amazing. This this day he had been wondering how he could possibly best use this suit, and there is no doubt he has done just that. By revisiting his childhood love for space, he has used the suit to really show his inner child in this funny but very well done series called "A day in the life of Everyday Astronaut".
Good morning world!.
Such tough decisions.
Personal hygiene is important.
Boldly going where no astronaut has gone before.
Super upset that he did make TIME's "Astronaut of the Year".
It really isn't the same.
Mowing the lawn is no simple task either.
Going grocery shopping is simple enough though.
He always orders his ice cream "à la space".
The dog has still got to be walked though. This is Laika.
Doing some light research at the local library.
Space food is so much easier to make.
Rocket boosters because normal transport just isn't enough.
The closest you can get to defying gravity on earth.
Watching his favourite movie before bed time.
Goodnight world.
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The Chicago Philharmonic will present a unique and diverse offering of symphonic concerts across the Chicago area in its new season for 2017-2018, "Glorious Earth".
In the words of Conductor/Artistic Director Scott Speck, "The virtuoso musicians of the Chicago Philharmonic always play with such warmhearted empathy and emotion! We have devoted a season to the glories of being alive on this planet, with an array of masterpieces that show us what it means to be human."
This year, the orchestra expands its symphonic subscription season to six concerts, with performances at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie and The Harris Theater for Music and Dance in downtown Chicago, where they became a resident company last year.
The orchestra, fresh from their first New York appearance at Lincoln Center performing Sergei Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" with The Joffrey Ballet, were praised by The Financial Times, for "Thoroughly envelop[ing] us…Intent on the characters, the music whizzes, bounds and sears like grief...". The Chicago Philharmonic continues a decades- long tradition of presenting both well-loved classics and groundbreaking new works.
October 15 2017, 7pm
Pick-Staiger Hall, Evanston
SCOTT SPECK Conductor
MARTHA GUTH Soprano
HUGH RUSSELL Baritone
JUSTIN BERKOWITZ Tenor
CARL ORFF, "Carmina Burana"
CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS, "Rainbow Body"
IGOR STRAVINSKY, "Firebird Suite"
Approximate running time 2 hours including intermission
November 12, 2017, 3pm
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago
SCOTT SPECK Conductor
AUGUSTA READ THOMAS Composer
AUGUSTA READ THOMAS, "Sonorous Earth"
JOAN TOWER, "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 5"
WOLFGANGF AMADEUS MOZART," Symphony No. 41" (Jupiter)
Approximate running time 2 hours including intermission
March 4, 2018, 3pm
Pick-Staiger Hall, Evanston
SCOTT SPECK Conductor
PER TENGSTRAND Piano
SHAN-SHAN SUN Piano
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS, "Carnival of the Animals"
PYOTR ILYCH TCHAIKOVSKY, "Serenade for Strings"
ANTONIO VIVALDI, "Concerto for Four Violins in E minor", RV 550
OGDEN NASH, "Verses" for Camille Saint-Saëns, "Carnival of the Animals"
Approximate running time 2 hours including intermission
April 8, 2018, 3pm
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
SCOTT SPECK Conductor
XIAYIN WANG Piano
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, "Symphony No. 5"
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF, "Piano Concerto No. 2"
PHILIP GLASS, Music from "The Secret Agent"
Approximate running time 1 hour (no intermission)
5) The DREAM, With Visceral Dance Chicago
April 29, 2018, at 3PM
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
SCOTT SPECK Conductor
NICK PUPILLO Choreographer
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH, "Symphony No. 8 in C minor", "Chamber Symphony", "String Quartet no. 8"
OSVALDO GOLIJOV, "Mariel"
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, "Elegy" from "Serenade for Strings"
JOHNNY GREENWOOD, "Proven Lands", "Future Markets", and "Oil" from "There Will be Blood"
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF, "Vocalise"
HECTOR VILLA-LOBOS, "Aria" from "Bachianas Brasileiras no. 5"
MINORU MIKI, "Time for Marimba"
THOM YORKE, "Creep"
ALLESSANDRO MARCELLO, "Adagio" from "Oboe Concerto in D minor"
ENNIO MORRICONE, "Gabriel's Oboe" from "The Mission"
Approximate running time 1 hour (no intermission)
May 27 2018, 3pm
Harris Theater, Chicago
Walk the red carpet dressed as your favorite Hollywood hero or star as Chicago Philharmonic presents a thrilling afternoon of music from the silver screen.
Full program to be announced
Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players (cp2)
A chamber music series at City Winery and other venues continues in 2017-2018, drawing from The Chicago Philharmonic Society's pool of over 200 musician members. These concerts, presenting a wide range of small ensembles in intimate settings, will be announced at a later date.
Outreach Programs
Programs including The Chicago Philharmonic Mentorship Program, "Side By Side, NEXT!" and "Families To The Philharmonic" will reach communities across Chicago and the surrounding area. Additional summer programs will be announced at a later date.
Joffrey and Ravinia
The Chicago Philharmonic will continue to serve as the official orchestra of The Joffrey Ballet in its 2017-2018 season, and perform alongside musicians of international fame at the Ravinia Festival in 2017.
"We are excited to be sharing our music and musicians' talents in a wider offering of concerts and venues this year. From supporting new works to performing beloved favorites with inspiring soloists from afar, as well as bringing forward the best Chicago has to offer, we are passionate about connecting to-and truly being the orchestra for-the people of Chicago," states Donna Milanovich, Executive Director, Chicago Philharmonic Society
For more information and tickets for any of the great programs and events offered by The Chicgo Philharmonic, go to the Chicagophilharmonic website


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Best Retractable Dog Leashes: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What is the very first thing came in your mind when you thought to go outside with your dog last time?
It's the dog leashes, right?
However, to pass an enjoyable time with your furry buddy outside, you need a perfect dog leash which will not only give you absolute control but also provide freedom and comfort to your dog at the same time.
With this article you will find a handy amount of helpful tips, head-to-head comparison among the best retractable dog leashes available in the market today. So that you can choose the best one for your lovely pet.
While rating a product, We not only implied our first-hand experience but also considered all the major features like quality, making materials, durability, sizes and overall customers satisfaction of the product.
6 Best Retractable Dog Leash: Quick Comparison
Leash Name
Our Rating
Best Retractable Dog Leashes Reviews 2017
1. TaoTronics Retractable Dog Leash Review
Taotronics is longest retractable leash for dog. It can expand 16 feet long length. So your dog can comfortably move whenever and whatever with under your control.
It's made for vigorously using and very much durable. It's made for daily and regular use. So you can extend and retract quickly without any fluctuation.
It can expand 16 feet long length. So your dog can comfortably move whenever and whatever with under your control. It's made for vigorously using and very much durable. It's made for daily and regular use. So you can extend and retract quickly without any fluctuation.
Its plastic casing and ergonomic handle fit your hand like a glove. So you can easily move it. And feel the natural air outside with your dog during walking at morning and night. It fits all kind of dogs.
Large to the small dog are shoot with theses retractable leashes. You can get a bonus item with these leashes. A Plastic bags inside the Bone shaped cone. That can use an unexpected mess of your dog.
These retractable leashes are perfect up to 110 lbs weight dog so that you can buy it for your dog.
Things we liked
- It's made for regular use
- Easily extend and retract
- Plastic casing and ergonomic handle comfortably fit in your hand
- Your dog can enjoy more freedom with these leashes
- You can use for all kind of dog
- You will get a bone-shaped plastic bags with this retractable leash
Things we disliked
- Sometimes locking mechanism doesn't work properly
- When your dog goes straight with these leashes, it does not work actively
2. Pet Neat Retractable Dog Leash Review
Pet neat is a durable and sturdy retractable leash. It has a comfortable grip with the durable casing. And their anti-slip ergonomic handles ensure you comfortable use.
Even your dog is running and pulling you. Its thick, sturdy and long nylon dog leash can handle your pooch comfortably.
Its lock button works accurately. That's why you have full control in your hand. You will get four ebooks as a bonus item for your dogs care. You can train up your dog properly by those books. And you will enjoy lifetime guarantee. So you can avoid risking buying a retractable leash.
If you are searching a durable and sturdy leash then pet neat will be your right choice.
Things we liked
- Durable and sturdy retractable leash
- Comfortable grip with the durable casing
- Sturdy and thick nylon cord ensures the safety
- Lock button works correctly
- You will get four ebooks for your dogs care
- Enjoy lifetime guarantee
Things we disliked
- Its Seems like heavy.
- Trigger mechanism doesn't work properly
3. Flexi Explore Retractable Dog Leash Review
Our next review on Flexi explores leash. It's one of the longest and best retractable dog leashes we could find with a great review. It's amazingly superb. Its length is 26 feet long. So your dog will enjoy the highest amount of freedom on the outside.
She can move the entire place whatever she wants to go. Your dog can fit well with this type of liberty. She can run and jump comfortably with your control over her.
It's used cord made of double nylon stitched. And it also bites resistance. If your dog has chew habit don't worry. It's extended and retracts system work smoothly. These leashes are built for heavy duty. It's very much durable and sturdy. You can use all type of weather. It's perfect for up to 110 lbs dogs. And you can enjoy lifetime warranty.
Things we liked
- It's 26 feet long.
- Your dog can enjoy the highest amount of freedom
- Its ergonomic handle and design fit your hand comfortably
- Easily mechanism extends and retracts
- Vigorous and durable dog leash
- You can use in all weather
- Also, can enjoy life time warranty
Things we disliked
- Sometimes it gets jammed and tangled
- In the rain, it's not working properly
4. Security Pro Retractable Dog Leash Review
Our fourth product is the HappyDogz brand. It's a well-known brand for retractable dog leashes. It's a heavy duty retractable dog leash. These give your dog more freedom to roam outside. And your dog can enjoy the natural air with you.
And you can extend you nearly 16 feet long. So your dog can run and jump comfortably. But you can control easily with these leashes.
Its design and feature give you more comfortable than another leash. Their ergonomic designs are easy to use. And the cords are made of nylon. So your hands are not burnt with these leashes. You can get full control during you go or walking outside with your dog. Its push button works efficiently and smoothly. So can extend and retract the leash quickly.
You can use the retractable leash for all size of the dog. Large to small all size dog are solely adjust. And it's specially made for retractable leash heavy duty. All pet owner and trainer love these leashes. And the most important thing is that you will get manufacturers guarantee for 10 years.
I can recommend for your large dog these retractable leashes.
Things we liked
- Your dog can enjoy more freedom with 16 feet long length retractable leash.
- Comfortable to use with ergonomic design and handle
- You can easily extend and retract the leashes
- It's perfect for large to a small dog
- Pet owner and trainer recommended.
- You will get 10 years guarantee
Things we disliked
- Sometimes locking mechanism doesn't work properly
- When your dog goes straight with these leashes, it does not work actively
5. Cool-Shop 16ft Retractable Dog Leash Review
These dog leashes are cool for its feature. Each and every component so much durable and sturdy. All features are made for your easy use. It's all used material are eco-friendly.
And soft and rubber palm grip makes it more easy to use. Its brake and the lockable system are excellent. You can easily move with your pooch.
You can enjoy more excitement during night, because of its LED flashlight. The flashlight will save you from an unexpected situation. It's a best retractable dog leash for walking with your dog during night. These leashes are light weighted and easy to carry. And it's 16 feet long cord with metal clip give your dog more freedom at outside.
If you are like to walking your pooch at night, I can recommend these dog leashes.
Things we liked
- Each material is durable and study
- All material is eco-friendly
- Soft and rubber grip give you comfortable feel in your hand
- Easy to use for extending and retract
- 16 feet long leash cord ensures your dog freedom
- Its powerful LED light gives you safety at night
Things we disliked
- Maybe you cannot use all type of dogs
- Flashlight sometimes does not work properly
6. Revolve-A-Leash, Retractable Two Dog Leash Reivew
If you have two dogs, then Revolve leash will solve your problem. Revolve leash mainly made for two dogs. You can control both together by these leashes. It's 10 feet long cord can maintain two dogs efficiently.
But if your two dogs are medium size then you will get better performance.
Its lockable system will work accurately if you are doing some practice with these dogs leash. You can open the front cover. And use lubricant id needed for your better extend and lockable system. It has the color code. So you can easily maintain your two dogs together. You can get the 6-month warranty.
If you have two dogs, then I recommend you this product.
Things we liked
- It's perfect leash for two dogs
- 10 feet long leash give your two dogs more freedom
- Adjustable extend and lock system
- It has a color code for maintaining efficiently
- Enjoy 6-month warranty
Things we disliked
- It's not perfect for two large dogs
- Cords are not much durable like other leashes
Things You Should Consider Before Buying a Retractable Dog Leash?
In the below some question, that should keep in your mind before searching a best retractable leash for your dog.
- What time (night or day) you want to go outside with your dog?
- Do you have two or more dogs?
- Is your dog big or small (weight)?
- How much space do you want between your pet and you?
Here we choose best 6 products for your pooch. You can apparently take your expected product from our list without hesitation. We spend a lot of time to do the research and analysis the products. We try to ensure to add the the best product in the market with our team effort and market analysis.
Types of Dog leash are Available in the Market
A dog leash is the most important thing for the dog. The best dog leash ensures perfect control over your dog. And it also legal requirement for having a dog leash on your dog. In the market many kinds of retractable dog leash are available. Here we discuss main types of dog leash that available in the market
Standard type leashes
These type leashes are familiar with all dog owners. It looks very simple and easy to use. It's made of nylon and leather. And the length is fixed.
Chain type leashes
Chain type leashes are available in all size. For your big dog available are a heavy duty dog leash. And for small dog available are a light weighted leash. Its durability is universal for all size leashe
Adjustable type leashes
Adjustable type leashes are similar to standard type. But main different is it has lock and hook. That ensures your dog leash length adjustment. They are not flexible like a retractable dog leash. But they are much better than the standard type.
Martingale Type Leashes
Martingale type Leashes are not like than another dog leash. They are a combination of collar and leash. That gives you more controlling power on your dog. This type leashes are used only for training purpose
Tips & Advice to Buy a Retractable Dog Leash!
When you decide to purchase a dog leash, you should take a closer look at some important criteria. Because when you are buying a dog leash online, you have to search all requirement is full fill or not. Some criteria we focus below.
Length: length is the important thing to consider to buying a dog leash. Long range always gives your dog the freedom and easy to move. But if you use long length for your dog, you have to practice on your dog with long distance. But if you have no practice then it's better to keep the shorter length. You can apply this technique for your big dog.
Durability: when it comes to strength matter, you should not compromise with money. For better durability, you can spend more money for your dog leashes. Because a high price always ensures you a durable and better quality.
Thickness: Thickness is the important feature for retractable leashes. A wider leash is perfect for big and heavier dog. If you are buying a leash for puppies whose are looks like a bigger dog, then You should consider the thickness matter.
Clip quality: it's another important feature for buying a retractable leash. Leash strength and durability depend on clip quality. In the market, you often find a lower quality clip leash. Those are making quickly rust on the leash.
So you should avoid this type of clip. You should choose stainless steel clip. That won't rust on your dog's collar. So you have to confirm your dog safety and comfort.
Reflective cordages: it's always useful when you are buying a retractable leash with reflective cords. If you want to go outside for walking at night or twilight with your dog, then it's important to ensure put retractable leashes with reflective cords. It saves you all kind of accident.
Advantage of Best Retractable Dog Leash
Retractable leash has many benefits. Some are like standard type leash, and some are entirely different from them. Here we focus some main advantage:
Gives more freedom: Retractable leash gives your dog more freedom. As a result, your dog can roam anywhere where wants to go. Dog are mainly like freedom.
The dog will get more exercise scope: if you think just a leash, your dog cannot run and jump properly isn't it? But if you use retractable leash your dog can run and jump charmingly whatever she wants. As a result, your dog will get a chance more exercise scope. So your dog will keep fit and healthy.
You have full control: when you use a retractable leash for your dog. You have full control on them. And your dog can enjoy complete freedom. Even If your dog is running away bothering people or may want a fight with others dog. Don't worry, because you have full control over your dog for retractable leashes.
Easy to adjust the leash length: when you use retractable leash it's easy to alter the length. You can extend the full length. And give the chance of roaming your dog. On the other hand, you can use it like standard type dog leash. So your dog can move as you want.
You don't need to chase your dog: sometimes dogs are not listening to you. They do this when it's time to go home. If you have a retractable leash, then you have no problem. You can ride it comfortably. And make bound your dog as you want.
You can save your dog from trouble: sometimes the dog is getting more freedom when you use long length leash. If you have a retractable leash, then don't worry. You can save your dog from any trouble. Even your dog want to fight another dog or bothering other people. You just use your it proper way.
For proper use, you have to give some training your dog. Then you can maintain fully control over your dog. You also can use as a tie your retractable leashes when you want some rest on the outside.
Final Recommendation:
Only a best retractable leash cans proper freedom to your dog. And save from you any kind of unexpected occurrence in outside. And you can enjoy wonderful morning or evening ride with your pooch.
If you already read our review, I think you gather complete information about best retractable dog leash. You just follow our article step by step and choose your best leash for your dog.
However, Flexi Explore Retractable Dog Leash - is my personal favorites. You can directly buy it from Amazon by clicking the link TaoTronics Retractable Dog Leash.
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What You Should Know To Find The Perfect Medical Marijuana Dispensary For You
There is a store that can legally sell cannabis and cannabis products that are called a medical marijuana dispensary. It is your right to find the best dispensary if you are a medical marijuana patient. Do not know how you can find the best medical marijuana dispensary? Read these things and you will be able to find the best one
The first step that you can do is to ask another medical marijuana patients. You can ask how well is their customer service. What variety of products do they offer? It will be helpful to you if you can get information from the people who have been to dispensaries.
If you do not have any person to ask, you can also look up online. With this, you can get names of dispensaries and see which is closest to you. Reviews and comments from the online users are also helpful. This will help you know a certain medical marijuana dispensary without even going there.
The next thing you can do is to visit a dispensary yourself. You should do this so you can get a firsthand experience. Not only that you can personally talk to the staff but you can also see their products and place.
Your identification card should be asked if it is a legal medical marijuana dispensary. That is why you should not forget to bring your identification card when you visit a dispensary. If the dispensary does not ask for your identification card at all, then you better get out of the store.
You should feel a safe and secure atmosphere when you get inside a dispensary. You should see security measures around the area. This will make you feel that you and your information are secured with them.
There should be a good customer service. They will not laugh at you if you say it is your first time. They will be glad to accommodate you and answer your questions. They are also equipped with the right knowledge and information regarding cannabis and cannabis products. They can also give the difference between two cannabis products.
They should only offer high-quality products. There is no mold or age you can see on the marijuana. It should also feel the expected effect it will give you.
You should be able to choose from a variety of selection of topicals, edibles, concentrates, and buds.
There should be great offers. Prices vary especially that there are many dispensaries. Make sure that you go with an offer that is just enough to the quality of the cannabis and best provides your needs.
Only go for a dispensary that is legally running, offers a justifiable price, and perfectly matches your needs. Since this is talking about your health, make sure that you spare enough time in finding the best dispensary.
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Christina Grimmie was a young singer and musician from America. Coming to prominence under
her Youtube name "Zeldaxlove64" she posted covers of popular songs that were championed by Youtube users across the globe.
Her first major break was around 2011 when she had the opportunity to tour with singer and former Disney star, Selena Gomez. She posted various videos documenting her time on the road with Selena and gained many more fans in doing the shows.
Through her hard work and kind nature, Christina became an idol for many, including myself. I remember being a young musician myself, spending hours watching Christina's covers, listening to her stories from her tours and thinking "I'd love to do that". She inspired so many people and touched so many hearts it was astonishing.
Grimmie went on to compete in the NBC talent show "The Voice" in which she came third, under the mentorship of Maroon 5 star, Adam Levine. She also released one album and one EP "Find Me" (2011) and "Side A" (2016).
Christina was tragically shot and died of her injuries earlier this week whilst signed autographs after a show in Orlando. Her tragic death came as a shock to her friends, family and fellow musicians. I am truly disgusted by this incident and I hope that Christina's family can find some form of small comfort in this awful time.
Why someone would feel the need to end the life of someone so innocent, talented and kind hearted, I will never know, but I know that Christina's legacy will live on for years to come and her music will continue to touch the lives of those that listen to it.
R.I.P Christina, Sleep tight, I'm so sorry.


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Exuma is a district of the Bahamas, consisting of over 360 islands (or cays). The largest of the cays is Great Exuma, which is 37 mi (60 km) in length and joined to another island, Little Exuma by a small bridge. The capital and largest city in the district is George Town (permanent population 1,000), founded 1793 and located on Great Exuma.TheTropic of Cancer runs across a beach close to the city.The entire island chain is 130 mi (209 km) long and 27 sq. mi (72 km²) in area.
Between 2000 and 2010, the population of Exuma more than doubled, reflecting the construction of large and small resort properties and the related increased direct airlift to Great Exuma from locations as distant asToronto,Canada.
Exuma was settled in or around 1783 by American loyalists fleeing the Revolutionary War. The expatriates brought a cotto plantation economy to the islands. George Townwas named in honor of George III, to whom the settlers maintained their loyalty. A few smaller Cays still remain grandfathered as partially or wholly private, (still referred to as part of the Exuma-Bahamas Cays). Located by three digit suffix number (ex. Exuma xxx) Most noted Exuma 642, and 643 which in recent years, receding shorelines have shortened the lifespan of these particular adjoined cays.
John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle (d.1842), a major Loyalist settler of the Exumas, is a major figure in the islands' heritage. Upon his death in 1842, he bestowed all of his significant Exuma land holdings to his slaves. As a result, a number of towns on Great Exuma have been named after him (such as Rolleville and Rolletown).
The islands are a popular spot for yachting, sailing, diving, and coral reef and cave exploring. Many of the unnamed beaches and coves of the islands, including extensive offshore reef areas, are included in the protected Exuma National Land and Sea Park of the Bahamas National Trust. Some of the islands on which there are permanent residents and resorts include Staniel Cay (home of the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, a fixture in the Exumas), Fowl Cay, Musha Cay and Iguana Cay. Thunderball Grotto, located just a few hundred yards off Staniel Cay, is one location where the James Bond film Thunderball was filmed. Sandy Cay, just a short boat ride from Little Exuma was the location used for filming the Pirates of the Caribbean beach scenes and one Shell commercial. The novel Wind from the Carolinas was set in Great Exuma.
The Exumas are the historic home of the Lucayan Natives, who were wholly enslaved in the 16th century, leaving the islands uninhabited until the 18th century. In the intervening period, the Exumas provided many hideouts and stashes for pirates.ElizabethHarborwas a favorite lair of Captain Kidd.


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The Operations Proficiency Model (OPM) is a performance measurement model specifically developed as a framework and a tool to facilitate the identification of continuous improvement initiatives for leaders responsible for maintaining and operating schools and higher education institutions. A key goal for developing the OPM model was to facilitate benchmarking operational performance against peer institutions. Benchmarking is the process of comparing the performance of one organization against a peer or group of organizations, typically, but not exclusively within a target industry. This exercise is performed through a disciplined process of comparing a set of clearly defined and industry-accepted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the target group. Benchmarking goals include identifying industry best practices along with specific improvement opportunities for the individual participants.
SchoolDude launched our Dude Data Dashboard in 2013 as an industry benchmarking tool for SchoolDude clients. The Dashboard currently includes 23 Key Performance Indicators. An illustration is included below.
Please check back for new OPM blog posts in the days and weeks ahead. We published a book with details on the Operations Proficiency Model and supporting methodologies in 2013. Please plan to join us for one of our OPM sessions at SchoolDude University, April 5th – 9th, or visit our OPM webpage for additional details.
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