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CMA Tackles Dubious Online Sales Tactics
Key Contact: Declan Goodwin
Author: John Tay
With the continuous growth of the UK e-commerce market, many businesses are unsurprisingly trying to grow their online sales presence. Whilst some businesses have opted for legitimate sales tactics, others have resorted to less-than-honest practices.
New Initiative
Near the end of 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched its online Rip-Off Tip-Off campaign aimed at raising public awareness on harmful 'Online Choice Architecture' (OCA). In a nutshell, OCA refers to the design of a digital environment that influences consumer behaviour. For example, the layout of a website.
OCA can be used positively to benefit consumers by displaying relevant products prominently and providing information in an easily understandable manner. Conversely, a discussion paper issued by the CMA in April 2022 explains that OCA can be used harmfully to:
distort consumer behaviour by causing them to buy more than they want, at higher prices and without checking availability on other sites;
weaken competition in the market as businesses are incentivised to compete on attributes that do not benefit consumers. For example, focussing on harmful OCA is often a cheaper way to raise profits compared to investing in product research and development;
help businesses exploit market power by unfairly limiting competition or squeezing out rivals.
Examples of harmful OCAs include (but aren't limited to):
fake price reductions (a misleading "was" price to make the "now" price look better value);
drip pricing (additional fees are "dripped" through the purchase process);
"urgent" countdown timers;
false scarcity claims.
Latest CMA Investigation
In conjunction with the newly announced campaign, the CMA will be conducting an investigation into online mattress retailer, Emma Sleep, to determine whether or not it has misled consumers using harmful OCA. The investigation is focussed on whether Emma Sleep tricked consumers into making purchases under pressure by using countdown timers to falsely imply that a discounted price would soon end. If Emma Sleep is found to have broken consumer protection law, it may face severe sanctions.
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill is currently passing through the legislative process and intends to significantly increase the CMA's enforcement powers, including enabling them to directly enforce consumer law through the imposition of fines without needing to resort to court action.
Historically, CMA investigations have focussed on big industry players (TripAdvisor, McAfee, Amazon, and Microsoft). With freed-up resources at their disposal, we may see future CMA investigations which involve a wider variety of industry players.
The CMA has advised businesses, if they aren't already doing so, to conduct compliance programmes including behavioural audits to determine whether their use of OCA is consistent with consumer protection and competition law.
If you have any questions or would like to ensure that your OCA is legally compliant, please contact our Commercial and Technology Team.
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A Seething Hell Of Steel And Stone And Women Behind Bars: 'Bitch Planet' #1 [Review]
Chris Sims Published: December 10, 2014
Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro's Bitch Planet has the single best comic book title of the year. It's the kind of title where I stopped in my tracks when the book was announced months ago, and just from hearing those two words, thought "that's perfect" -- and that's before I heard that the premise backing it up was a modern feminist sci-fi take on women-in-prison flicks. From the moment I heard about it, I knew this comic was going to be amazing. Until I actually sat down and read it, though, I had no idea just how amazing it was going to be.
That's the thing about the first issue of Bitch Planet. It doesn't hit the ground running; it kicks off by blasting you into space and setting up a story of a world where the penalty for not knowing your place is a life sentence in a violent, neon-pink hell, juggling multiple points of view for a story of just how cruel that world can be. On sale now, it's thrilling, it's violent, and it's one of the best first issues of the year.
Bitch Planet #1, Image Comics
I was already hooked from the title, but to be honest, what made me even more interested was finding out that DeConnick was working in what has traditionally been one of the most exploitative genres of exploitation cinema.
I grew up fascinated by VHS box art and the chopped up TV edits of USA Up All Night, and I have an affection for exploitation cinema that definitely extends to your Caged Heat and Lust For Freedom -- the latter of which gave us the single greatest movie theme song since Iron Eagle. I'm always interested in seeing how those themes are used in media that builds off and reacts to both what those movies meant to do and what they actually did.
At the same time, I'm aware that even if you're using the elements of exploitative media as a commentary, you're still using elements of exploitative media, and that can create a very difficult balance for a creator. It's almost always interesting to see, if only to try and figure out where intentions and reality come crashing into each other and whether it can all work.
With Bitch Planet, though, there was an indication right from the start in every interview and piece of news about the book that DeConnick and De Landro were going into it with their eyes open, fully aware of what they were working with. So for me at least, it was never a matter of wondering if they could pull it off. I just wanted to see how.
And it probably won't come as a surprise to anyone that they pull it off with a level of beauty and brutality that's made it one of my favorite comics of the year.
I think my favorite thing about the comic is that the title sums it up perfectly. It's set in a future where women -- and from what we can tell in the first issue, only women -- are subject to arrest for "non-compliance," a vague and nebulous term that has criminalized pretty much everything. In an incredibly economical sequence, we see that "non-compliance" refers to everything from actual crimes like murder to the dystopian standard of disobedience to authority figures, and all the way down to weight.
Anything that a woman can do that doesn't fit this society's definition of what a woman should do is classified as non-compliance and, as you might expect, is punishable by a one-way trip to a space prison, colloquially known as Bitch Planet.
And they're not just incarcerated there, either, although the standard women-in-prison tropes of nightstick-happy guards with varying degrees of corruption, voyeuristic wardens and large amounts of nudity are all thrown in for good measure. The real trick, and one that's pulled off with an elegance that makes it seem effortless, is that everything about Bitch Planet itself is meant to remind the inmates that it's their fault that they're here.
There's not even a veneer of sympathy, to the point where there's a recording played to the NCs on their journey that reminds them in no uncertain terms that they are not only sinners, but are a cancer on society, and that their removal from Earth isn't just a punishment, it's necessary for the survival of humanity. And once they get there, they're lorded over by their "warden," a towering hot pink hologram of Barbiesque proportions, complete with a cinched waist, massive breasts, and a suitably religious demeanor; the ideal of compliance that's everything they're not.
The whole thing's about as subtle as a brick to the eyeball, but in a book called Bitch Planet, subtlety was never really going to be the point. This is a book that rejects subtlety not just from page one, but from the cover; a book that grabs you by the shirt and yells in your face for 24 pages; and that's awesome. Everything in this first issue is built like that, and everything works exactly the way that it's supposed to.
In a single issue, you know everything you need to know about this messed-up society, who to hate, and why you're going to want to see this story play out to its traditional exploitation-movie conclusion, in which the women who have been locked up will break out and tear everything down in as violent a way as they possibly can.
Even if you know that that's exactly what you're getting -- and to be honest, given the twist that DeConnick and De Landro pull off with the structure of this first issue, even that's not quite the safe assumption that it might appear to be -- the book still has suspense and still manages to be effective, because you want to see it. You want to see how far things will get before it all comes crashing down.
That's the masterstroke of this issue, because that's exactly why you watch an exploitation flick to begin with. It's all about pushing things further, and Bitch Planet is already starting at ten.
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America needs to take a new road, one toward an expansion future that is bigger and better than our past. That's why I'm proposing today, and will be talking about throughout my campaign, a liberation movement to take power away from Washington and put it in the hands of the people. A "Boston Tea Party," if you will, that puts an end to the taxing and spending party in Washington, DC. I mean to free the mighty American economy from political repression.
The first element is dramatic pro-growth tax cuts.
I'm not talking "revenue neutral" fiddling with the tax code, the usual game in Washington that pretends to cut some taxes while raising others. And I'm not talking about fiddling around the "margins" cutting taxes that only help the well-to-do.
I am talking about across-the-board tax cuts that are deep and wide and permanent, that reach down to all Americans and get the suffocating weight of the IRS off their backs.
Start by scrapping the tax code. Don't fiddle with it. Junk it. Throw it out. Bury it. Replace it with a pro-growth, pro-family tax cut that lowers tax rates to 17% across the board and expands exemptions for individuals and children so that a family of four would pay no taxes on the first $36,000 of income.
Not one cent to the IRS on the first $36,000. Anything over that would be taxed at a flat, fair 17%.
The flat tax would be simple. You could fill it out on a postcard. It would be honest. It would eliminate the principal source of political corruption in Washington. It would be fair. Millions of people would be off the federal income tax rolls.
There would be no tax on Social Security. No tax on pensions. No tax on personal savings. It would zero out capital gains taxes. It would set off a boom by letting people keep more of what they earn and by lowering barriers to risk taking.
I am straightforwardly calling for a tax cut to expand the economy and make everyone better off.
We need dramatic, pro-growth tax cuts -- tax cuts that are deep, wide and permanent, that reach down to all American families and businesses -- especially small businesses -- and get the suffocating weight of the IRS off our backs.
Start by scrapping the tax code. Don't fiddle with it. Throw it out. Put as many IRS bureaucrats as possible into job retraining.
Replace it with a flat tax that is a tax cut -- a pro-growth, pro-family tax cut that lowers tax rates to 17 per cent across the board and expands exemptions for individuals and children so that a family of four would pay no taxes on the first $36,000 of income.
Not one cent to the IRS on the first $36,000 of income. Anything more than that would be taxed at a flat, fair 17 per cent.
This would mean that families living at the median household income would pay practically nothing to Uncle Sam in taxes.
It would be honest. It would eliminate the principal source of political corruption in Washington -- trading loopholes for campaign cash. It would be fair. Millions of people would be off the tax rolls.
There would be no tax on Social Security. No tax on pensions. No tax on personal savings. For the sake of small businesses and entrepreneurs, it would zero out capital gains. For Mom-and-Pop stores, and everyone else, it would eliminate estate taxes.
Let me underline this difference between my proposal and others: I am straight forwardly calling for a tax cut to expand our economy and make everyone better off.
Since 1970 -- in just 25 years -- Washington spending has increased more than seven fold.
During those same years, family income in America has declined.
But the politicians say "we" can't afford a tax cut. Maybe we can't afford the politicians.
I say it's time that we cut government's income and raise our families' incomes.
America has the potential for the greatest economic boom and spiritual renewal in our history. But we're being held back by Washington politics as usual. It's time we move forward. Start with a low flat tax, put term limits on politicians and restore control of our schools to parents. Let's return opportunity to all Americans. Do that and our best days are ahead.
As President, the 17% flat tax will be only the beginning. I will continue to cut taxes from the bottom up, expanding family exemptions dollar for dollar for every cut in the budget. That will make it dramatic for all America to see that every dollar Congress chooses to spend on a pet project is coming right out of America's families pockets.
So I want not only a flat tax, but a flat tax that is a tax cut. And let me caution my party that we must be aware of the 'ER' candidates: those who put the letters 'er' at the end of every word, like "I want a tax that's flatter, fairer, simpler." The 'ER' candidates will end up putting our country in the Emergency Room.
Small businesses are entrepreneurs with a dream...from high-tech start-ups on the cutting edge of discovery to Mom-and-Pop stores that bind our communities together. They are, in fact, over 90 per cent of all businesses in the U.S., with a combined economic output greater than Germany or France or the United Kingdom.
Yet to Washington, small business is just a big pocket to be picked -- a source of revenue, an easy mark to be squeezed for every last tax dollar or mandated and regulated into extinction.
I believe small businesses should be growing larger, not the bureaucracy that regulates you.
But that's the "culture of Washington." You can see it in the very words used. Have you noticed how the Democrats and so-called "moderate" Republicans in Congress say things like "We can't afford a tax cut," "We can't afford a loss of revenue." It's revealing how completely they identify themselves with the government -- and against the people. The government, if it's to grow ever bigger and more powerful, is never going to be able to afford a tax cut.
But I'll tell you this, the American people cannot afford that kind of government.
We cannot afford NOT to cut taxes.
I'm not talking about "revenue neutral" tinkering with the tax code, the usual shell game in Washington that pretends to cut some taxes while raising others. I'm not talking about marginal tax cuts that help only the well-to-do, or even the $500 tax credit being fought over so hard these days, which, even if it passes, will be a mere drop in the bucket of what is needed for future growth and prosperity.


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Undoubtedly our society is indeed still very much close-minded as we treat interracial relationships with disdain and disgust. Personally I think that no one should decide on people's happiness and that couples in interracial relationships should try to pay less attention to the finger pointing whisperers. I have told that although this sounds easy, it really is not so.


Rochester, NY (September 30, 2003) - As the PGA golfers were practicing on August 12th, golfers at the National Kidney Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament held at Monroe Golf Club were playing for real. The prize? An invitation to compete in the National Invitational Finals at Pebble Beach early next year. The shotgun scramble event consisted of two flights of golf with winners in each flight.
Winners of the morning flight with a score of 58 were Stu Reber, James Johnson, John Gilmore and Ken Buck. In the afternoon the winners, with a score of 61, were Kevin Lynch, Tim Montevechio, Brent Losey and Jim Melvehill.
"This year's event supports the National Kidney Foundation's patient and community service programs, advocacy, research, and organ donation programs," explained tournament co-chair Matt Belanger, an attorney with Faraci and Lange.
Highlights of the event included celebrity appearances by NBA star and ESPN Commentator Sean Elliott, PGA Professional David Leadbetter and PGA Championship Director of Business and Community Affairs, Earnie Ellison, Jr.
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The 23-year-old son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman was a DJ for years. He was playing big gigs at the age of 16, and his career brought him everywhere from Las Vegas to Australia. He even had a DJ alias, D.J. C-Squared, that he went by for a minute. But he's put that on the back burner for a new pursuit: fishing.
Now living in Clearwater, Fl. — yes, home to Scientology's international headquarters — Connor has been spending his days deep-sea fishing, often with the company 2 Shea Charters, and he's good. Earlier this month, he and his fishing team came in third in the Rotary Club of Clearwater's Kingfish Tournament.
It's good to be back in Madrid!
Prize winnings for the tourney were just over $1,000 for the group — considerably less than his DJ paychecks, which were $10,000 for a two-hour set back in 2012 (so probably considerably higher at the end of his run.) We suspect his paycheck for Red Dawn, his first major film, was much larger than even that.
A rep for the charter company hasn't yet responded to Yahoo's inquiries, but he's featured on the company's Instagram page.
Connor also worked with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment and his bio had been deleted from the company's website. The last photo he posted promoting a gig was in 2016, though a Tampa newspaper reported in September that he was going to DJ a local Halloween party in October.
As for Connor's siblings, he seems to stay close to his sister, Bella, who was also adopted by Tom and Nicole. She recently launched a T-shirt line, and — in a surprise move — incorporated Kidman's name into the business. (Bella has also reportedly had little contact with Kidman, who married Keith Urban and lives in Nashville with their two daughters.) Meanwhile, his younger half-sister Suri — from Tom's marriage to Katie Holmes — turned 12 on Wednesday. But Tom hasn't been spotted with Suri in years, so we imagine for Connor it's been even longer.
Actress Nicole Kidman and her son Connor sit at the dias as they attend the American Cinematheque Tribute to Nicole Kidman November 14, 2003 in Beverly Hills. Kidman received the 2003 American Cinematheque Award for her contributions to cinema. Kidman's daughter Isabella was also in attendance. The tribute will be telecast on the AMC cable network December 1 in the United States.
Actress Nicole Kidman and her children son Connor (C) and daughter Isabella sit at the dias as they attend the American Cinematheque Tribute to Nicole Kidman November 14, 2003 in Beverly Hills. Kidman received the 2003 American Cinematheque Award for her contributions to cinema. The tribute will be telecast on the AMC cable network December 1 in the United States.


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Savoring Supernatural
August 10, 2020 August 10, 2020 spnfans
I told myself that I would work really hard to savor every moment of Supernatural's last season, and today I feel like I'm keeping that promise. I'm going to try to document these last months with the show that has been so important to me, because I want to remember every moment.
Today is a good day.
It's been a week of being immersed in the show and the fandom and the fandom-adjacent things that have made this wild ride so special. A week of doing GISH (a charity scavenger hunt challenge sort of game spearheaded by Misha Collins) with the team I've been on for six years, which will never be in the running for actual winning but which always manages to be silly, have fun, spread some kindness and do some good in the world. My team is full of spectacular cheerleaders who applaud even my most not-quite-masterpiece-level attempts and somehow inspire more creativity than anything else I do all year long. Credit for that also goes to Misha Collins and company's think-outside-the-box challenges that I always think nah, I can't do that, and then the damn item will not let me forget about it!
GISH always makes me feel close not only to my team but to the SPN Family at large, knowing many people are out there doing the same silly things I am all for a good cause. This year, because of the pandemic, there were lots of zoom panels too, some of which were informative and some of which were just good old (chaotic) fun. It was so nice to see the faces of some of my favorite Supernatural actors and also some fans who I miss seeing! Having a zoom panel each day made it feel almost like a convention weekend, and made me feel immersed in the Supernatural fandom in a more immediate and consistent way than I've felt for a while. We even joined Kansas for a 'Carry On' singalong over zoom, which I'm not ashamed to say made me all kinds of emotional. And yes, I savored it.
This weekend Creation had a virtual mini con, so as GISH was ending, the fandom gathered around their screens once again, this time to watch Stage It panels of Kim and Briana, then Misha, then today Jared and Jensen. I had to work during Kim and Briana's, but I bought a ticket for Misha's and for Jared and Jensen's and then live tweeted the panels because apparently I just wanted it to feel as much like a con as possible! We have been lucky as a fandom to have been able to see Misha quite a bit online over this quarantine, and I'm so grateful. I would have felt so much more cut off without his zoom chats and panels pulling together all sorts of fascinating people – and I would have been a lot less informed and able to help make change too.
Also, as shallow as this may be, quarantine has agreed with Misha. He looks GOOD.
We haven't seen as much of Jared and Jensen, however. Last week there was a little interview from Australian tv, which was wonderful. Then today they did some meet and greets and a joint virtual Stage It panel for a mini Creation con, live from their respective quarantines in Vancouver (they're back in their apartments that they've had there for many years – and now having to start cleaning out soon…)
I'm not sure I realized how much I missed them until today. Conventions, whether you're there or you're watching a video kindly recorded by fellow fans, are a way of feeling close to the cast of our favorite show. That near constant contact is what has made this fandom feel so much like a family, and part of why we all feel so close to the actors who bring our favorite characters to life. I said to someone tonight, it actually felt "healing" to be able to "spend time" with them, even though we could see them and they couldn't see us. Nevertheless, it was a connection. We got to see them smile and tease each other and throw their heads back and laugh, and I found myself grinning like a fool and kinda glad nobody could see me! I'm so glad they're happy to be back and still in love with this show and these characters just like we are.
Jared and Jensen on the possibility of having more Supernatural in some form one day: Spinoff? Special feature? Hmmm….
That constant interaction that we usually have through conventions and interviews etc also makes me feel close to the show itself. My questions are always about the show, and I'm used to regularly hearing Jared and Jensen and Misha's thoughts on what their characters are experiencing, and little clues about where the show might be going. We haven't had that in a long time, and it was so good to hear them talk about the show again. It made me feel so much more immersed in the fandom and the show, and so grateful that Supernatural is still on the air and is not over yet. My social media was overflowing with Supernatural content, which felt so good – with joyous posts and a million screencaps and fans who are so grateful for something good and fun and pretty in the midst of such a dark and difficult time.
Also, how do they look like this just hanging out on a zoom call???
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I might have stared at those last two for a while. Pretty sure I'm not alone.
Jared and Jensen both have their dogs with them in quarantine, which melted at least half the fandom. (Icarus waved hello on his way to greet dog walker Maisie). Also speaking of melting, in his meet and greet, Jensen wore a white Henley sans hoodie. Anyway…
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It was a good day, and that's not something you hear all that often right now.
I'm so grateful that Supernatural is still here, and that it can still make me this happy. A day like this, it's easy to keep that promise. I'm savoring it! Meet you back here for the next moments I want to remember – you can follow updates on twitter @FangasmSPN.
Panel videos below – enjoy!
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Celebrate the Legacy of Supernatural. Links
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Shining A Spotlight on Misha Collins
August 16, 2017 January 17, 2018 spnfans
I was going to post my Vancon report this morning, but there's something I want to talk about first. That something is Misha Collins. Partly because the events of the past week are so upsetting, which makes me long for a leader whose moral conviction and willingness to stand up for what he believes in can actually make change in this world that needs it so badly. Partly because I just finished my third Gishwhes, and watched Misha's genuine and emotional reaction to the change we were all able to make together — I can't think of 'leader' without thinking of Misha. Partly because Misha got some criticism for something he posted online, which I read as supportive but some read as the opposite – which can happen on the internet, no matter how good your intentions. Partly because I got some criticism too – which happens every time I try to share what's happening at a con in live tweets, because LIVE tweets – but this time it struck me as so ironic, because I was sitting there thinking so much about Misha and the accusation was of 'erasing' him. (I had virtually no data service all day Saturday, so there were very few tweets that went through of those panels, including Misha's, so that was probably part of the problem). But erasing?
That would be such a tragedy, it made me sick to my stomach. So I tried to think of something that could prevent it. All I have is my voice, but Misha has taught me my voice is important to use. So here goes.
The world would be a much less hopeful place without Misha Collins in it, and right now that is extremely important to me. I'm hanging onto hope wherever I can find it, and I'm unspeakably glad that one of the many wonderful things that SPN has brought me is my acquaintance with Misha Collins. He was the first of the cast to figure out how he could use his position and popularity for good, and he wasted no time doing so. Jared and Jensen have both given Misha credit for inspiring their own determination to make change through their charity campaigns. Together, the three of them – and just about all of their castmates – have done incredible work toward the kind of change we desperately need. The thing about Misha is, he's not afraid to put himself out there, even when he's standing out there initially alone. I admire that about him more than I can say, because that scares the hell out of me. Misha sees something that's hurtful, and he immediately speaks up. And he doesn't stop there – somehow he never got the discouraging message that most of us get, the 'you're one person, you can't make a difference' message that we let stop us far too often. Misha sees a problem and jumps in with both feet, uncaring of whether some people will disapprove. He doesn't see impossible, no matter how unlikely the change that needs to happen – he sees possible. That kind of strength and courage is unusual, perhaps especially in the world of 'celebrity'.
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Ninja Times Square Takeover
When Kawasaki unveiled two all-new motorcycles to the public, they did it big. To really make an impact in the the city that never sleeps, we helped earn the media attention that the Ninja Times Square Takeover deserved. From hosting on-sight interviews at an underground press event on the Lower East Side to securing in-depth coverage of the new Ninja 300 and Ninja ZX-6R in The New York Times, Forbes, Consumer Reports, PBS, Men's Journal and Popular Mechanics, the impact in print and online was as bold as Times Square itself.
Client: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date: Sept. 2012
Skills: Media Relations, Event Planning, Product Launch
Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa Rebranding
The former Ritz Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa made a name for itself as one of the premier resorts in LA, tucked away in nearby Pasadena. When the five-star property was rebranded as the Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa, it was up to us to get the word out that this iconic landmark would continue serving as a world-class relaxation destination.
After ushering in successful lifestyle rebranding efforts and a grand reopening celebration, the Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa continues to receive top accolades from seasoned travel media, local and international guests alike. Its Chuan Spa was named one of the 12 best new spas in the U.S. in 2014 by the Huffington Post.
Red Bull KTM Race Team Media Training
You've just raced one of the most demanding sports in the world and come out on top. You're exhausted but pumped full of adrenaline. Now, before you get more than a few moments to reflect on what's just happened, you're up on the podium, with blazing lights making you sweat and the red dot on the camera blinking in front of you. Your face is being broadcast around the globe… and millions are hanging on your every word.
We worked directly with the Red Bull KTM race team on this exact scenario, walking the racers through the steps of what to say out loud and what to keep to one's self; training how to keep sponsors happy and how to stay on message. The results spoke for themselves that year, when Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey stood atop the Supercross platform and was interviewed on what it felt like to win the world's biggest off-road motorcycle championship.
MIC Stop the Lead Ban Campaign
Motorcycle Industry Council Stop the Lead Ban
In 2010, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a ruling that youth dirtbikes and ATVs would be classified as children's "toys" under a new lead-content ruling. The only problem with that logic: kids don't really lick engine casings or chew on transmission gears. Waging an all-out online and in-peson campaign to "Stop the Lead Ban", we helped the Motorcycle Industry Council secure thousands of petitions and videos from major athletes and key influencers. The result: an overturning of legislation allowing future riders of America to keep riding, while also keeping $1 billion per year in the U.S. economy.
Carl's Jr. Fake Restaurant
When Carl's Jr.'s ad agency created the award-winning "Fake Restaurant" commercial campaign, we were on-hand to generate the media buzz to go along with the reality TV-esque concept. By recreating the "Fake Restaurant" experience at actual Carl's Jr. locations in LA, VIP guests were treated to Six Dollar Burgers on silver platters and milkshakes in crystal glasses served by tuxedoed waiters. The pioneering effort would prove to be the first of many ties to classier eating in the quick service food industry.
Pinkberry with Ryan Seacrest
Everybody who loves yogurt knows Pinkberry, but we were there on the front lines during the 'froyo wars'. When the now-iconic frozen yogurt company was getting off the ground in Los Angeles, we helped secure coverage with major celebrity influencers, including a great on-air piece during rush hour with KISS FM's Ryan Seacrest. As Ryan said, "I know people are addicted this." Only time, and a bit more press like this, would tell how truly addicted they would become.
Kawasaki 2014 Ride Experiences
Ultimate Off-Road Exploration
When it comes to showing media the true capabilities of Kawasaki's new four-wheelers, the only way to do it is to get them behind the wheel and go for an epic adventure… or two.
For the launch of the completely redesigned Teryx and Teryx4, we chose two of the most awe-inspiring riding locations in the country: the Paiute Trail of Utah and the Hatfield-McCoy Trails of West Virginia. Crossing hundreds of miles and driving over 11,000 foot elevations, these world-class expeditions were hailed by experienced journalists as the most fun they've ever had off-road. Ever.
LA Street Scene
Today's young, urban riders need a bike that has the speed to go with their lifestyle, and thus the radically reimagined Z1000 was introduced to the west coast crowd. Taking a fresh look at traditional LA bike launches, the Z1000 unveil was held in an back-alley Hollywood venue, complete with model shoots and professional race artists creating live murals of the Sugomi-inspired machine.
A night of incredible riding down iconic Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards and through downtown Los Angeles culminated in a rooftop afterparty at the Standard Hotel. An authentic evening to compliment the urban moto lifestyle – that's what generation now is all about.
The Keys & Jet Skis
Kawasaki invented the personal watercraft, and to honor the 40th anniversary of that milestone the Jet Ski 310 line was built, pulling out all the stops to create the fastest production watercraft ever.
Such an impressive achievement required an equally impressive launch destination. On the private Duck Key in Florida, journalists from Men's Journal to Complex were treated to an all-inclusive taste of island living, and of course the thrills of riding a 310 horsepower Jet Ski through turquoise blue waters at speeds we can't mention in print.
Schwarzenegger and After-School All-Stars
The After-School All-Stars program plays an key role in keeping kids out of potential trouble in the hours after that last classroom bell rings. In order to raise donations for this non-profit, we worked hand-in-hand to coordinate the annual gala hosted by then-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and former California Governor Grey Davis, which hosted many in the Hollywood social set including Orlando Jones and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
The program continues to play a key role in donating to after-school programs, most recently through Arnold's viral "Will It Crush" video challenge.
Client: After-School All-Stars
Location: Beverly Hilton Hotel
Skills: Event Coordination and Hosting, Public Relations
Bandai Namco Soul Calibur IV
When Namco Bandai launched the fourth installment of the legendary Soul Calibur franchise for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, they needed more than just buzz over another sequel. Our tireless efforts to understand the nuances of gameplay and highlight extra features such as playable Star Wars characters helped lead to positive reviews in IGN, Metacritic, Game Informer and IMBd, among others, keeping the Soul Caliber brand shining with new and old gamers alike.
Wash-15 Startup Strategy
Marketing a Made in USA Startup
When California startup Wash-15 Offroad came up with a revolutionary way to change how riders and drivers mount safety flags to off-highway vehicles, they needed to create a marketing plan to get them into an already crowded and fragmented market, building a brand and distribution channels from scratch.
We handled the process from start to finish, with in-depth market research and analysis, made-in-America holistic messaging, logo and tagline creation, media relations engagement, trade show event planning and social media strategy. With our help, this American made manufacturer has built a dealer network from coast to coast, received press accolades from every major off-road magazine and website in the country, sold out at the largest annual sand sports show in the world, and is now growing its Instagram account by 1,000 followers a week.
Ketel One Vodka Rebranding
Real Vodka for Real Gentlemen
Kettle One vodka is a go-to vodka for millennials across the world. But just a few years ago, this was not so. Companies from Belvedere to Grey Goose held major advantages in the premium vodka market, and the triple distilled spirit's story was lesser known.
We began to rebrand this iconic company by highlighting Ketel One's unique 300 year-old distilling process and 'realistic, urban gentleman' appeal, as opposed to competitor's 'immaculate, impossible male' image. After we were involved with the initial repositioning, Ketel One has gone on to build upon that success with its own innovative campaigns, including "Gentlemen, This is Vodka." The results speak for themselves when you hear men and women order cocktails from LA to NY.
Valiant Film Production
In the swashbuckling vein of Indiana Jones and Star Wars comes a short film about a trio of fugitive air pirates who must rescue a princess in a dystopian future of nuclear war-ravaged Europe. Written and directed by our own film master Robin Phillips, Valiant has gone on to receive numerous accolades at film festivals across North America in 2014. Transitioning into the commercial side of filmmaking, Phillips brings the skills and networking to develop world-class film segments for both broadcast and online audiences.
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In consideration of the problems and requirements identified within the Bihor Hajdu-Bihar Euroregion, as to risk prevention and disaster management and which are illustrated by the absence of a risk assessment in this cross-border area, of a disaster resistance approach, of a coordinated reaction to emergency situations, based on a harmonized development and the coordinated use of integrated capacities, the lack of regional infrastructures of training intended to improve the firefighters' skills in risk prevention and disaster management, the insufficient territorial coverage, it is rather important that we promote certain specific instruments that may meet and address the aforementioned issues.
The cross-border cooperation and its positive advantages are acknowledged and promoted by all relevant strategies on risk reduction, both worldwide and on the European and national level. This reality is mainly due to the fact that disasters and risks know no political and/or administrative frontiers. Given said context, the goals, the activities and the results to be planned within the Crossrisks project are of a particular relevance to this cross-border area, since same shall generate improvements of the capacity to plan, prepare and coordinate the relevant structures involved in risk prevention and disaster management. Therefore, this joint approach in the field of cooperation and training in order to prevent risks and manage disasters might become a good practice pattern to be replicated also within other frontiers in various European Union Member States.
This integrated cross-border approach requires the elaboration of strategies and action plans in order to prevent and attenuate risks and manage disasters, the development and the extension of cross-border infrastructures in the field of training/preparedness for emergency situations, the development of joint training programmes and the enforcement of joint protocols for specific interventions.
Within the Crossrisks project, the aforementioned policy instruments and the specified investments are represented by the cross-border strategy on risk prevention and disaster management within the Bihor Hajdu-Bihar Euroregion, the foreign language courses intended for the personnel working in the field of disaster management, the enforcement of joint protocols for specific interventions, the extension, the refurbishment and the joint management of two complementary regional cross—border training centers for the integrated training on emergency situations interventions to be located in Bors and Hajdúszoboszló, joint training programmes intended to ensure the training level for the volunteer personnel and the professional personnel involved in risk and disaster management within the Bihor Hajdu-Bihar Euroregion.
By implementing the Crossrisks project, all relevant key-actors in the Bihor Hajdu-Bihar Euroregion involved in the disaster risk decrease policy, shall better develop the control and the practice of the processes in the command chain, within the local and cross-border removal of fires, explosions, industry accidents, thus contributing to the improvement of the quality of interventions in the concerned cross-border area.
Under the same context, the establishment of Regional cross-border training centers intended for the integrated training on emergency situations interventions, shall integrate the training aspects with a cross-border policy on disaster management and shall make the cooperation permanent under said policy, with an impact on the entire population, which shall benefit from public services of interventions in emergency situations to be improved through the Crossrisks project.
The general aim of this project is to consolidate the cross-border partnerships, in order to facilitate a cooperation-based, harmonious integrated development of the border area.


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The Film Heretic Watches a Classic
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Scarface (1932) Review
Directors: Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson
Genre(s): Action, Crime, Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Although it's less famous than its remake, Scarface (1983), I actually find the 1932 original to be the more entertaining movie. It's a shorter and tighter film, even if it doesn't have the high highs that the 1983 version has. Anyway, the story's about ambitious mob enforcer Tony Camonte (Paul Muni) murdering his way up the gangland food chain during Prohibition. This is one of the very best gangster flick of the 1930s.
Paul Muni is the real star of the show, playing his character as a charismatic psychopath. He's almost as captivating as James Cagney is in one of his typical performances. The movie also benefits from shadowy, proto-noirish cinematography and a relatively zippy pace. Scarface plays out like a perverted American Dream story, with its outsider protagonist diligently working his way to the top…with murderous hot lead.
This picture was quite controversial back in the day for its quantity of violence. It also blended comedy and carnage in a way that was unheard of at the time. It's interesting to note that many of the killings in the film are accompanied by a brilliant visual motif that will have audiences guessing where it will show up next. It really has just about as much action as was possible to cram into a 1932 movie, although the final standoff isn't quite as good as some of the action sequences that preceded it. That's not a major complaint, though.
Scarface was released during the Pre-Code era of Hollywood, before the Production Code was enforced, and it shows. People are gunned down with little consequence, police authority is casually scoffed at, and the picture contains what just might be the first two "f-words" in the history of cinema (once when the "secretary" Angelo [Vince Barnett] gets angry at the telephone and once when a gun-wielding man is stopped after firing a few shots at a nightclub). This film is up there with the best mobster movies of the 1930s and 1940s, like The Public Enemy (1931), 'G' Men (1935), and White Heat (1949). If you like the 1983 version of the tale, but haven't seen the 1932 rendition, you're missing out.
My rating is 9 outta 10.
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A century ago the Yeovil Town Council became embroiled in a dispute over the purchase and type of pipe to be used for the Council's first large sewerage scheme. The battle between the various factions on the Council rumbled on over a period of years and resulted in some incredible scenes in the Council Chamber. The following example gives a flavour of the antics of the municipal fathers during those long forgotten Council meetings.
This row broke out at the July 1900 meeting when the Sewage Committee recommended that the pipes should be bought by the Council, and then supplied at a profit to the contractors carrying out the scheme. Alderman Raymond, the Committee Chairman, pointed out that the ratepayers would benefit by the Council's purchase of the pipes, but this was strongly opposed by Council Levi Beer who considered the whole scheme should be put out to contract. Councillor Beer was a man of strong convictions and could be guaranteed to stand by them through thick and thin; he enlivened many meetings with his strong opposition to what he believed to be the Council 'establishment,' Levi Beer was in business as a cheese factor, and lived in West Hendford House. He had owned the land on which Beer Street was laid out hence the name of the street.
The Borough Surveyor who was in charge of the sewerage scheme, pointed out that Council were always well treated by pipe manufactures, but this brought an immediate objection from Councillor Beer who commented that there were too many commissions being made to various parties. He was not allowed to finish as he was cut short by Aldermen Pittard and Raymond who sought an explanation of these allegations. Councillor Beer said that he could explain what he meant, 'I am in a position to say that it is known in the trade that on nearly everything that is purchased today, there is a commission paid and that someone receives that commission.' In trying to smooth things down, the Deputy Mayor, Alderman Cox, who was chairing the meeting in the absence of the Mayor, said that on a previous occasion, the Town Council had bought pipes and sold them to the contractor in a very profitable deal.
Councillor Beer was not going to be deflected from his cause, and he said that he did not care whether a profit was made or not, a commission was given. Alderman Pittard retorted that this was an indirect imputation on the members of the Town Council and its officers, and repudiated the idea that there was any commission. Alderman Raymond protested that unless Councillor Beer withdrew his allegations he would leave the room, because the councillor had insinuated that the Council had given the Borough Surveyor commissions. Councillor Beer objected, and shouted that he had not mentioned anyone, but Alderman Raymond angrily repeated that unless these allegations were withdrawn he would leave the room.
The Deputy Mayor was now getting fed up with whole shouting match and called 'Order, order, Mr Beer. Unless you come to order I will leave the chair.' A councillor shouted, 'I don't see how any of us can stay here to hear members called liars!' However, Councillor Beer refused to retract, whereupon Alderman Raymond left the chamber followed by at least half the councillors, and the Deputy Mayor announced that the meeting was adjourned.
Councillor Beer was heard to exclaim during the disorder that, 'I do not withdraw it. I stick to it as an Englishman. Something will come out of this; something that will not bear investigation. I will go further!' To which a remark an unknown voice called out 'Yes, you will.' Then the meeting broke up and peace returned to the empty Council Chamber. No action seems to have been taken on Councillor Beer's allegations.
The battle of the pipes rumbled on through the next few years, and in 1901, the Western Gazette, commented with some exasperation that the business at one meeting could have been easily put into a teacup but the councillors had spent one and a half hours doing absolutely nothing except shouting at one another across the benches.
The Town Councillors could also get wound up over an invitation to Church. In July 1908 the Council received an invitation to the Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service at the Congregational Church in Princes Street on 20 September. Councillor Levi Beer proposed that the invitation should be accepted as it was the custom of the Council to attend a place of worship with the Mayor each year. This was seconded by Councillor Gould who remarked that he had not been to church for a long time.
Councillor Gaylard expressed his surprise at Councillor Matthews' comments because he thought he was the last person to make such an outrageous suggestion. Councillor McMillan stated that if the Town Council held the same views as Councillor Matthews, he would on behalf of the Deacons of the Congregational Church, withdraw the invitation. Whilst the visit of the Mayor and Town Council would certainly increase the congregation, Councillor McMillan strongly denied that the invitation was to increase Church income.
Councillor Matthews then enquired what was the idea of the invitation, to which Councillor Beer remarked that this comment was an insult and he was very much surprised at him.
At this point, the Mayor interjected to the effect that unless the invitation could be accepted unanimously, it had better not be accepted at all.
No doubt with some relief, the Council accepted the Mayor's suggestion and declined the invitation.
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An event in memory of a murdered Glasgow woman has attracted victims of violence from all over the country.
Moira's Run was set-up in memory of Moira Jones who was raped and murdered in Queen's Park in 2008.
The event was arranged by Moira's mum Bea to celebrate the life of her daughter and to help women reclaim the park so they feel safe in the area.
However as well as attracting local people keen to remember Moira's life, Bea was surprised to find last years event reached out to people right across the UK who have also been the victims of violence.
Bea said: "I was amazed that as I was thanking runners for being there so many of them wanted to thank me instead. One runner told me that she too had lost a loved one to murder and had been given amazing help from an organisation similar to ours she was so pleased to run so that others could be helped too and she'd brought friends to support and run with her.
After last year's success Bea and her family decided to hold the race again on Sunday October 25th at Queen's Park, and would like anyone who has been affected by violence to join them and find support from others who are also living with the aftermath of violence.
However Moira's Run is also about reclaiming the area for the local community to feel safe.
Crime in Scotland is currently at a 41 year low, however according to Scottish Government figures sexual crime rose in 2014-15 by 11 percent highlighting there is still much more work to be done.
Starting the second Moira's Run on Sunday, will be one of Scotland's best loved entertainers Elaine C Smith, who has been a patron of The Moira Fund since it was set up in 2009 to help families bereaved through murder or manslaughter.
Late entries are welcome just turn up this Sunday 25th October at Queen's Park and register from 9am. There will be a warm-up at 10.15am and the achievable 5k run starts at 10.30am. Entry costs £12.50 with money raised going to Moira's Fund. All those over the age of 14 can take part.


In the evening, I want to listen to live music and enjoy a cocktail or two. Selecting tourist – Broadway theater. Than hyped show, the longer it has been on Broadway scaffolding, the higher the chances that the hall will be packed with visitors from other countries and outlying states. Most interestnoe this NYC jazz events. Can not be carried out on the bright posters, and go to some jazz club – not in vain as New York is considered one of the world capitals of jazz. For example, in an institution Blue Note stars regularly perform different levels – you just have to book a table for a couple of days.Samba, Brazilian music, tango, argentine tango.
New York City has always claimed bragging rights as the jazz capitol of the world, but in recent years, New York jazz has surged in a special way. NYC crowded jazz events. Every day you can find a place where to hear jazz. Thriving indie labels (Pi, Aum Fidelity), new festivals and series targeted at young listeners and the continued vitality of old standbys have combined to restore the music's status from respectably classy to genuinely hip.
Jazz is increasingly global and popularity all over the world! More and more new artists are popping up everywhere. Students also prefer evening listening to jazz.Samba, Brazilian music, tango, argentine tango.


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Driving Without a Licence
Posting by James Noble Law
To drive in the state of Queensland, you must hold a valid drivers licence. If you do not have a valid drivers licence and continue to drive, this is known as unlicensed driving. Typically, unlicensed driving occurs where individuals have lost their licence due to loss of demerit points, failing…
Property and Sentimental Value
Family Law General Law Law
Sentimental Value in Property Settlement In determining how the property pool is split, the Court has previously highlighted the difficult, and sometimes unique circumstances where one party may have sentimental value in an asset. In one particular case, the Husband of the proceedings was given 14 days to retrieve the…
Relationships, Age and Criminal Law
The international US story of a 34-year-old female teacher (Letourneau) who seduced one of her 12-year-old student (Fualaau) into a relationship raises clear questions as to how this situation would be dealt with under Australian Law. Letourneau originally pleaded guilty to two counts of felony second-degree rape of a child…
TLA-What We Leaned From The Bill Cosby Trial and Aggravated Sexual Assault
Bill Cosby was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for the acts committed against several women. Although the term "sexual assault" is well-known in both the US and Australian jurisdictions, the Australian position differs slightly. Pursuant to the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld) section 352, any…
Smoking Laws in Queensland
General Law Law
Proposed Smoking Ban and the Effect on Queensland Sydney council has proposed a smoking ban in the second-largest CBD, essentially creating the first national-first smoking ban. The North Sydney council members hope to reduce the current smoking rates by as much as 50% in the coming months, with hopes to…
Drink Driving is Not Only for Cars
Criminal Law General Law Law
Is Drink Driving Only Applicable For Cars? Nope! If you are caught drink driving, there is a strong chance the vehicle will either be a car or motorcycle. These two categories of transport form approximately 98% of current drink driving charges in Queensland. However, these are not the only forms…
Marriage Equality and Same-Sex Divorce in Australia
Divorce General Law Law
Since the implementation of the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, factors such as sex and gender no longer affect Australian marriage rights, with same-sex marriage now legal amongst all states and territories. These changes altered the existing Marriage Act 1961, redefining marriage to be 'the union of…
Sentencing Approaches Undertaken by the Court
In the last five years, the High Court of Australia has heavily criticised sentencing principles which implement an oversimplified approach and place significant weight to broad sentencing ranges and individual factors. As a result of this increased criticism, the court's approach has slowly shifted to sentencing approaches which implement an…
Tap or Sign? Electronic Signatures and Contracts
In today's society, most documents used in day-to-day business can now be filled out and signed electronically. The Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001 (ETA) is the legislation which governs the permitted use of electronic signatures. Although the ETA does not include a comprehensive definition of what constitutes an 'electronic signature',…
Caught With Drugs? Try Drug Court
Recovery, Respect, and Hope Offered by Traditional Court Alternative A successful initiative in the Victorian Magistrates Court is assisting drug-addicted parents to get their lives back on track and resume their role in their children's lives. The Dandenong Drug Court, recently featured in television and print media, was introduced in…
Equal Shared Responsibility and Major Long Term Issues
Attorney Law
Childrens Matters


I spend most of my time with middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college-aged girls. And, I spend most of this time listening to girls (and boys) of all ages express their doubts and frustrations about faith and the Catholic Church.
I love this because it shows me that doubters have detected an open table of communication. It shows me that I have given them enough space for them to feel comfortable telling me all of the reason why the religion that I clearly love so much doesn't satisfy them.
But most faithful adults spend too much time defending and not enough time listening.
I don't blame them for this. You defend what you love, right? Trust me, I've done my fair share of defending the faith and no, I have not always done so in love.
So, how do we begin to develop this open table of communication?
Create an open table through hospitality.
I know what you're thinking; What on earth does hospitality have to do with talking to young people about doubt? Hospitality has everything to do with providing a safe space for doubt.
Young people need to know that you are not trying to change them. They need to feel the freedom of an open table. This will only happen through a practice of genuine hospitality.
Meet young people where they are.
In Scripture, we consistently see Jesus come and meet people where they are.
In Matthew 14, the disciples are caught on the sea in the midst of a storm. Jesus comes to them by walking on the water and says, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." This is the same scene when Peter steps out of the boat and walks toward Jesus, sinking only when he takes his eyes off the Lord. We often skim over Peter's words before he steps out on the water– words that reveal his doubt. Before Peter begins to walk on water, he doubts that Jesus is the one walking towards Him on the sea. He challenges Him saying, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." And here we see Jesus meet Peter where He is. Peter needs proof and Jesus responds in love saying, "Come." Jesus does not yell at Peter for his doubt. He does not preach to him. Jesus doesn't get defensive or offended because Peter wondered if He was really there. Instead, He allows Peter to come to Him in the way he needs and in the time he needs. Then, Jesus catches Peter when he falls.
Jesus cares about doubt just as you care about young people's doubts. But what's key is the way He responds. Jesus meets doubters where they are. He gives them space. He provides them with what they need. He allows them the time they need. He stands by them in love instead of getting defensive or offended.
Encourage a relationship with Jesus Christ above all.
Jesus cared more about people than He did about religious traditions. Willing to be unconventional and even offend the religious elite, He never lost sight of what was most essential.
So why do we force young people into these little boxes labeled, "How to be a Good Catholic?" My guess is that it's because you actually want the young people in your life to be "good Catholics" (whatever that means). But, I would also guess that if pushed, you would agree that what's most important is that your child love Jesus and have a relationship with Him.
And this is why we must encourage a relationship – not a religion – with Jesus Christ above all.
My final point is this; when young people doubt, they are often actually wrestling with God– they are not ignoring Him.
They are trying to figure out how to be in a relationship with God the Father. They are trying to figure out who Jesus is and what He cares about.
And my hope is that this pursuit will take them on a beautiful journey into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
For me, this process took me away from the Catholic church for nearly a year. And during this time, most of the faithful Catholic adults in my life (who love me a lot) spent their time preaching to me and reminding me of why I should be doing x, y, and z to be a "good Catholic." Let me tell you, at no point did being told where I was supposed to be make me run to that spot. But, I now love Jesus way more than I did before the doubt and wrestling began. And I'm still on the journey.
So, when young people come to me with their doubts today, I let them vent. For as long as they need. Then, I remind them that nothing can make Jesus love them any more or any less. And finally, I try to help them figure out how to have a relationship with Jesus.
I don't always do this perfectly (because I think the Catholic Church is awesome and I want everyone else to see that too), but I'm trying.
My prayer is that you too learn to provide an open table of communication for the young people in your life. Allow them to pursue Jesus at their own pace, with space and grace to make some mistakes along the way. Just as He did for Peter, He will catch them if they fall.
PS: Email me any questions or thoughts you may have on this topic and tune into our Instagram Live on Thursday, March 29 at 10 AM ET! I will share three practical questions to ask young people when they are wrestling with their faith and I will answer as many questions as possible!


The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), part of DHS's National Cyber Security Division, issued an alert announcing a new effort by cyber criminals to spread Malware that impersonates Federal law enforcement and other government agencies.
The appearance of the message displayed on a users screen is intended to seem like a legitimate and official looking warning from the FBI or US Cyber Command. In turn, the impersonation effort by the cyber criminals seeks to leverage this to scare victims into paying the so-called fine immediately.
In May of this year, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center released its Internet Crime Report for 2011, which summarized trends and outlined cyber criminal activities. The report stated that 2011 "marked the third year in a row that it received over 300,000 complaints, a 3.4-percent increase over the previous year." One of the most common scams included criminals posing as the FBI in order to defraud and swindle innocent victims.


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If you find out you are suffering with nail fungus at home especially when you have the right medicine at your fingertips. With nail fungus you don't need to visit a medical practitioner; as long as you continue to follow the medication guidelines you'll find that home treatment is easy and comfortable. You might actually be quite surprised how common nail fungus is You would actually be surprised just how common nail fungus is than most people think and if not managed it can be quite contagious. If you share a home with family, make sure you don't share towels, and other personal items. You can avoid passing on the infection from one person to the next. It might not be a good idea to have a mini fungal epidemic at home.
It is always better to avoid contracting nail fungus However, if you have already got the infection just keep in mind some simple suggestions in order for you to not further aggravate what you have and to prevent future infections. Whenever you attend public venues like the gym (using shower), hot tub or swimming pools, please consider about wearing slippers or sandals. This way, you prevent the spores that live on the water on the ground from going on your feet. Whenever you complete your activity in any of these places, thoroughly dry your feet.
Nail polish can flake off, nails can promote the growth of fungus under the nails. Handwashing According to the CDC, handwashing is the single most important means of preventing the microorganisms from the healthcare facility to the home and family.


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LED bulbs @ Rs.10/- were promised at bill centres. What happened?
The Department has failed to address the issues of fake domains, regulations on e-commerce/ online shopping etc.
As per information available on public domain, the company is also known as also known as Letv/leeco, and is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest online video companies in China. It is headquartered in Beijing.Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting, Letv Group is building a "Le Ecosystem", an online platform with content, devices and applications. Letv is engaged in a myriad businesses, spanning from Internet TV, video production and distribution, smart gadgets and large-screen applications to e-commerce, eco-agriculture and Internet-linked electric cars, which were announced in late 2014.
It has launched four smartphones under its Le brand – the Le 1, Le 1 Pro, Le Max and Le 1S. The four dual-SIM smartphones are claimed to be the first in the world to come with USB Type-C ports. Letv Group also consists of the film production company called Le Vision Pictures.
The present post is being w.r.t their smart phone being sold in India mainly through e-commerce sites. If the information available on the public domain is true the company has got arrangement with more than 500 centres for support of their products in India.


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Monstanto's Roundup (technical term: glyphostate) is on EVERYTHING.
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Cows are fed hay that's been sprayed and it goes into the meat and milk.
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What is the net worth and salary of Sylvester Stallone?
Sylvester Stallone is a $400 million dollar actor, screenwriter, producer, and director from the United States. Stallone's films have grossed moreover $4 billion worldwide as of this writing. Sylvester Stallone, unlike most Hollywood stars, has written, produced, and/or directed many of his major franchise films.
Stallone received interest in his concept from various studios after writing the screenplay for "Rocky" in just three days. United Artists was the front-runner, but they wanted Robert Redford or James Caan to appear in it. Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff, the film's producers, were under constant pressure from him to let him star in the picture. For the film, he took a $23,000 cut-rate salary. That's about $110,000 in today's money. On a budget of $1 million, the film grossed $225 million.
He was paid $3.5 million for "First Blood" in 1982. He got $10 million the following year — the inflation equivalent of $25 million – and his first Producer credit for "Staying Alive." For the 1984 film "Rhinestone," he received $4 million and his second Producer credit. He earned $12 million and another Producer credit for Rocky IV the next year. "Over the Top" brought him another $12 million. He was paid $16 million for Rambo III. Each of the following films earned Sylvester $15 or $16 million:
Lock Up
Tango & Cash
Rocky V
"Daylight" brought in $17.5 million, "Driven" brought in $20 million, and "Eye See You" brought in another $20 million.
Sylvester Stallone earned $300 million in base film salaries alone between the 1970s and 2012. In today's currencies, his earnings from this period alone were worth about $500 million after inflation.
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Sylvester Stallone was born in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen on July 6, 1946, as Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone. Francesco "Frank" Stallone Sr, a hairdresser, and Jackie Stallone, an astrologer, and dancer are his parents. Frank Stallone, his younger brother, is an actor and musician. Sylvester's bottom left side of his face was paralyzed at birthing, giving him his now-iconic "snarling" expression and slightly slurred speech.
Due to his parents' tumultuous relationship, Stallone spent some of his early years in foster care. Later, the couple divorced. Before attending the University of Miami, Stallone studied acting at the American College in Switzerland. He dropped out of school before finishing his degree and traveled to New York City to pursue acting.
Stallone's first starring role was in the softcore adult film "The Party at Kitty," which he says he made out of desperation after being evicted from his flat. For two days of work, he was paid $200. His early film roles were tiny, including an uncredited appearance in Woody Allen's 1971 picture Bananas. He was also interested in scripting, and in 1975, he penned a screenplay about a struggling underdog gangster with hopes to become a professional boxer, inspired by a Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight he'd attended. Stallone is said to have refused to sell the script unless he was cast in the lead role. He hung out until he found two producers, Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff, who were ready to let him play Rocky Balboa.
"Rocky" was released in 1976. With his main performance, Stallone achieved instant A-list notoriety and global stardom. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing $117 million and earning 10 Academy Award nominations. Rocky was up against other now-classic films including All the President's Men, Network, and Taxi Driver for Best Picture, but it won in the end. It also won Best Directing and Best Film Editing awards. Rocky II was released in 1979, followed by two additional films in the 1980s, and Stallone's box office success remained.
In 1982, Stallone starred as John Rambo in the action film "Rambo: First Blood," which was a critical and box revenue success. After the original film, three sequels were made. In order to prepare for his roles as Rocky and Rambo, he followed a rigorous training regimen that included two exercises a day, six days a week, plus additional activity in the nights. For the third Rocky film, he lowered his body fat percentage to an all-time low of 2.8 percent.
Stallone's fame began to dwindle in 1987 when he starred in "Over the Top," a box office disappointment that received mixed reviews from reviewers. He released Rocky V in the 1990s, which was another box office flop.
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In the early 1990s, he attempted to develop comedies but was faced with critical and commercial failures with the films "Oscar" and "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot." Stallone had a brief career warm-up with the 1993 film "Cliffhanger," which grossed $170 million in the United States, and the 1996 film "Daylight," but by the early 2000s, he had a succession of box office failures and critical letdowns.
After a three-year break, Stallone returned in 2006 with the sixth "Rocky" film. He wrote, directed, and starred in "Rocky Balboa," a highly acclaimed film with a budget of $24 million and a worldwide gross of $155.7 million. In the fourth installment of the series, "Rambo," he resumed his role as Rambo. In 2010, he wrote, directed, and starred in the box office hit "The Expendables," which debuted at No. 1 on its opening weekend. In 2012, a sequel was released to similarly good reviews and a No. 1 box office debut.
In 2015, Stallone added a new chapter to the Rocky franchise with Creed, a spin-off film. The film was directed by Ryan Coogler and starred Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky's nemesis Apollo Creed. Stallone won critical acclaim and was nominated for his third Academy Award for Best Support Actor. Creed 2, which was released in 2018, received favorable reviews and grossed $35.3 million in its first weekend. On September 20, 2019, the fifth Rambo film was released, grossing $91 million worldwide.
Other ventures:
In March 2018, Sylvester and Braden Aftergood founded Balboa Productions, a film production studio. Creed II, Rambo V, and The Expendables 4 are among the studio's many upcoming projects.
Stallone has also sung on the soundtracks of a number of films. For the first Rocky, he recorded the "Gonna Fly Now" theme, and for Rocky IV, he recorded "Take Me Back." In addition to this, he performed duets with Dolly Parton in the 1984 film "Rhinestone." His organization is called "Tiger Eye Productions," and he is also a boxing promoter.
In 1974, Stallone married Sasha Czack. Sage Moonblood, who died of heart illness at the age of 36, and Seargeoh were their two sons. In 1985, Stallone and Czack divorced. From 1985 to 1997, Stallone was married to Brigitte Nielson. In 1997, he married Jennifer Flavin, with whom he had three daughters: Sophie, Sistine, and Scarlet.
Sylvester sold a house in Coconut Grove, Florida for $16 million in 1999.
Sylvester's primary house for the previous few decades has been an enormous estate in Beverly Park, a posh gated enclave at the top of Beverly Hills. His 3.5-acre property has a 20,000-square-foot house. Eddie Murphy, Mark Wahlberg, and Denzel Washington are among the nearby residents. Similar properties have recently sold for $40 million to $70 million. Sylvester announced in January 2021 that he was selling this home for a whopping $130 million. He reduced the price to $85 million in August 2021. Sylvester reportedly accepted a $58 million offer from Adele in December 2021.
Sylvester and Jennifer Flavin spent $4.5 million for a vacation home in La Quinta, California, in January 2010. They tried to sell this house several times beginning in 2014. Even after lowering the price to $3.625 million in 2016, they were unable to locate a buyer. This house was finally sold in May 2020 for $3.1 million.
Sylvester spent $35.4 million for a 1.5-acre property in Palm Beach, Florida, with a 13,000 square-foot mansion in December 2020. The property's sellers made roughly $10 million in profit on the sale after purchasing it for $26 million in 2018.
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How Much is an Injury Claim Worth?
DSC Attorneys > Personal Injury > How Much is an Injury Claim Worth?
February 8, 2018 gnuworld
A reasonable question most people have when considering a personal injury claim is how much compensation they can expect.
This will differ significantly from one claim to another, depending on the nature of the claim and all surrounding circumstances. However, it can be helpful to have an idea of previous and average claim values.
In South Africa, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a state-supported insurance fund that's responsible for providing financial compensation to those seriously injured in accidents on South Africa's roads.
If you're injured in a road accident for which you weren't solely responsible, you can claim compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings and, in specific circumstances, general damages resulting from the accident. Dependents of those injured or killed in road accidents can also claim loss of support and, in the event of a fatality, funeral costs.
According to the RAF's annual report for 2017,
the average value paid out per claim was R117 059
R645,832 was the average pay-out for loss of earnings
R390,004 was the average pay-out for general damages
R15,030 was the average pay-out for medical expenses.
Depending on the circumstances, the compensation awarded can be very much higher. Recent examples include an award of over R5 million to a woman seriously injured in a car accident, and an award of over R7 million to a vehicle passenger who suffered a head injury and spinal fracture.
Typically, the compensation awarded to those with proper legal representation is much higher than that for other claimants.
Medical negligence and malpractice claims
Successful claims against medical practitioners or hospitals can result in compensation ranging from a few thousand rand to multi-million rand payouts.
In Gauteng alone, the Health Department has paid out over R1 billion to settle 185 medical negligence cases since 2015.
For example, the Department paid:
R769 million to settle 50 claims involving brain-damaged babies
R89.2 million to settle just four cases involving brain damage or cerebral palsy caused by brain damage
R514 million to settle 44 claims for negligence cases at just one hospital (Chris Hani Baragwanath).
Among the many factors affecting the compensation that's awarded in medical negligence cases are the extent and severity of the injury or harm suffered; medical costs, including likely future costs of treatment, rehabilitation and on-going support; and impact on the victim's earning potential.
Compensation may also be affected by the nature of the negligence or malpractice involved, the party against which the claim is made and any associated history of claims for similar cases.
Other personal injury claims
If you're seriously injured as a result of negligence by another party, you may be able to claim compensation. For example, you may be able to claim compensation from the owner of a private property, the owner of a shopping centre or, in the event of injury in a public space, the local municipality.
The value of a personal injury claim payout can vary hugely, depending on factors like what occurred, the nature and likely long-term consequences of the injury and recent payouts awarded by the courts for similar claims.
For example, did the injury result in a permanent disability? Did it render you unable to return to work and support your family? These are all factors that will be taken into consideration.
Getting proper legal representation
For any personal injury claim, it's vital to get proper legal representation from an attorney who specialises in the relevant claim type.
Attempting to file a claim without expert legal assistance isn't advised. You may end up with a pay-out that is much lower than your claim is worth, or find that your claim is dismissed for technical reasons or insufficient preparation and evidence.
How DSC Attorneys can help
At DSC Attorneys, we specialise in personal injury law and our attorneys and medico-legal team have extensive experience in handling injury claims.
We can assess your claim, help prepare supporting evidence and represent you in legal proceedings, giving you the best chance of receiving the compensation you deserve. We also work on a no win, no fee basis.
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