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The Man Behind the Headlines Chris Farnell Due Process and a Legacy in Sports Law
In the world of professional sports, where glory and scandal are often separated by the thinnest of margins, the figures operating behind the scenes are as crucial as the athletes on the pitch. For years, Chris Farnell has been one of these pivotal background architects—a solicitor whose name resonated in the boardrooms of football clubs and the private consultations of international stars. Recently, however, his name has appeared in a different context: headlines concerning a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) intervention into his practice.
By Muddasar Rasheed2 months ago in FYI
The End of the Penny: Myth, Memory, and Meaning
On November 12, 2025, the United States Mint made its final circulating penny in Philadelphia, closing the chapter on a coin first authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. For more than two centuries, the penny has been part of everyday American life—used to buy candy in the 19th century, tossed into fountains for luck, and saved in jars across generations.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
My Winter Ritual is Uniquely Mine
It's that time of the year Most people consider a ritual as someone chanting in front of candlelight or outside while looking up at the moon. This is not my story. The actions I take each winter can be summed up by the words of teh Grinch in the Dr. Suess classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in FYI
10 Things I’ve Learned After 10+ Years of Beauty & Lifestyle Blogging
When I first started my little corner of the internet more than a decade ago, I had no idea it would become my full-time job, bring me awards, or take me from the Scottish Highlands to Dumfries shire with two Dogs and a mountain bike in tow. Honestly, my younger self would be shocked. She’d probably ask how on earth I managed to make a career out of writing, testing products, and sharing bits of my life online.
By Laura MissLJBeauty2 months ago in FYI









