UK's Sky News: We hacked in the public interest

LONDON (AP) ? Rupert Murdoch's British satellite news channel on Thursday became the latest branch of the mogul's global media empire to acknowledge bending the rules in an effort to stay ahead.

Sky News admitted its reporters hacked emails on two separate occasions, insisting that it was done in the public interest.

But legal experts said that's no defense, the police are investigating, and Murdoch's goal of taking full control of Sky News' profitable parent company, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, may be at risk.

"It seems less likely, and it may not be in their best interest," said Michael J. Mannor, an assistant professor of business strategy at the University of Notre Dame. "News Corp. is under a lot of pressure in a lot of different ways.... It's important for a news media organization to have the trust of the public, and that's been a big struggle."

Shares in BSkyB fell 5 percent following the revelations but recovered somewhat in late afternoon trading, closing down about 2.4 percent at 642.5 pence ($10.16).

Sky chief John Ryley said in a statement released Thursday that his reporters had twice been authorized to hack into computers for stories. That included in the case of Anne and John Darwin, the so-called "canoe couple" who became notorious in Britain after the husband faked his own death in a boating accident as part of an elaborate insurance scam.

Ryley acknowledged that his organization had intercepted the couple's emails, but said the material was later handed to police and insisted Sky had done nothing wrong.

"We stand by these actions as editorially justified and in the public interest," he said. "We do not take such decisions lightly or frequently."

Ryley was quick to point out other instances where journalists had pushed the limits, noting that in a 2004 investigation, a Sky News journalist had bought an Uzi submachine gun to illustrate the availability of banned weapons in Britain. In 2003, a reporter sneaked into a restricted area at London's Heathrow Airport to highlight security failings, Ryley said.

But the company's public interest defense for computer hacking drew immediate skepticism from British legal experts.

David Allen Green, media lawyer at Preiskel & Co., said there is no such thing as a public interest defense as far as Britain's Computer Misuse Act is concerned. However, he noted that Britain's Crown Prosecution Service can rule that filing charges wouldn't serve the public interest.

"As Sky News took the hacked emails to the police themselves, it appears that any prosecution was decided not to be in public interest," he said in a message posted to Twitter.

That may change. British police said Thursday they were investigating the circumstances surrounding Sky's email hack, which was first reported by Britain's Guardian newspaper.

That could mean a further headache for News Corp., which has seen its moves to increase its 39.1 percent stake in BSkyB scuppered by a string of ethics scandals.

Murdoch's media empire ? whose holdings include Sky News' sister channel Fox News and The Wall Street Journal ? has spent the better part of a year in the spotlight over widespread illegal behavior at the now-defunct News of the World tabloid, where journalists routinely hacked into public figures' phones in an effort to win scoops.

The scandal boiled over after it was shown that the tabloid hacked into the phone of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, whose 2002 disappearance dominated British headlines. Since then a host of Murdoch companies have come under the microscope for allegedly shady dealings.

Media commentator Paul Connew said that while the British public may shrug off the latest hacking revelation, "the timing of this is clearly less than ideal from a Sky point of view."

The news came the same day that Sky News managing editor Simon Cole ? who authorized the hacking ? announced his retirement, although on Twitter he insisted that the move was unrelated to the controversy.

"There is no linkage," he wrote on the microblogging site "Fact."

The news also follows the resignation of Murdoch's son James from his title of chairman of BSkyB. The younger Murdoch said he was stepping down in a bid to insulate the broadcaster from the controversy, prompting one opposition lawmaker, Chris Bryant, to ask Thursday whether James had jumped ship to avoid being tarred by the latest scandal involving the Darwins' emails.

BSkyB said Murdoch's resignation was "totally unrelated to the Darwin story."

In separate developments, a person close to the case said that News of the World publisher News International was challenging celebrity phone hacking victim Sienna Miller over the size of her legal bill, and the London Wasps Rugby Club confirmed that its owner, Steve Hayes, had been arrested in connection with the police investigation into email hacking.

Miller won 100,000 pounds (about $160,000) from News International last year after the company admitted eavesdropping on her phone messages, but a person close to the case says there's been no agreement how much to pay out in legal costs and that the issue is headed to court. He spoke anonymously because the information wasn't cleared for release.

News International spokeswoman Daisy Dunlop declined comment, as did Miller's lawyer, Mark Thomson.

Hayes' arrest, first reported in London's Evening Standard, results from Scotland Yard's Operation Tuletta, which was established to investigate computer hacking by journalists.

In a sign that the scope of the investigation may be broadening, police have said his arrest wasn't directly related to newspapers.

Hayes is currently out on bail.

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Associated Press writer Jill Lawless contributed to this report.

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Rotoworld: The 10 most overpaid free agents

In terms of yearly earnings (apy), here are the ten highest paid running backs in football:

1. Adrian Peterson -- 7 years, 96 million. 36 million guaranteed (13.7apy).
2. Darren McFadden -- 6 years, 60 million. 26 million guaranteed (10apy).
3. Chris Johnson -- 6 years, 55 million. 30 million guaranteed (9.17apy).
4. DeAngelo Williams -- 5 years, 43 million. 21 million guaranteed (8.6apy).
5. Steven Jackson -- 6 years, 44.8 million. 20.5 million guaranteed (7.47apy).
6. Frank Gore -- 4 years, 25.9 million. 13.5 million guaranteed (6.48apy).
7. Maurice Jones-Drew -- 5 years, 31 million. 17.5 million guaranteed (6.2apy).
8. Michael Turner -- 6 years, 34.5 million. 15 million guaranteed. (5.75apy).
9. C.J. Spiller -- 5 years, 25 million. 20.8 million guaranteed (5apy).
10. Jamaal Charles -- 6 years, 28 million. 10 million guaranteed (4.67apy).

Four of the top six backs on this list signed their contracts in 2011. Johnson and Williams' deals will be 2012 market setters because at least four free agent running backs are coming off better seasons than them. Williams' contract, in particular, was a clear overpayment and will make the franchise tag a more appealing means of retaining players at a position that has been devalued by susceptibility to injury, replaceability, and diminished reliance on featured rushers.

Let's have a look:

Running Backs Expected to be Franchise Tagged

1. Ray Rice, Ravens

Overview: The most valuable offensive player on Baltimore's roster, Rice has said publicly that he's willing to play the 2012 season under the franchise tag should the sides fail to strike a long-term agreement. Rice will not be hitting the free agent market.

2. Matt Forte, Bears

Overview: Forte is in a similar position to Rice. The Bears do not have a capable replacement, and it's believed Forte (with good reason) is pursuing a contract worth in excess of DeAngelo Williams' five-year, $43 million pact. Forte will likely be tagged before the Combine.

Running Back Free Agents

1. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks

Scouting Report: A disappointment in Buffalo as the former 12th pick in the draft, Lynch was shipped to Seattle in October of 2010 for a 2011 fourth-round choice and conditional 2012 pick. (The 2011 pick turned out to be Bills LT Chris Hairston, and the conditional selection will be a fifth-rounder this April.) Lynch managed 3,479 yards and 24 touchdowns on 898 carries (3.87 YPC) in his first 61 games. Realizing 2011 was his contract year, Lynch exploded for 1,063 yards and 11 touchdowns on 239 carries (4.45 YPC) in the Seahawks' last 11 games. Lynch is a tackle-breaking power back at 5-foot-11, 215, though he's never developed into much of an asset in the pass game. Lynch isn't yet 26 years old, but already has 1,137 career carries.

Availability: Lynch's sudden, dramatic leap in contract-year production sends up an obvious buyer-beware red flag. His conditioning has consistently been an issue, particularly during offseasons, and the franchise tag would make for an ideal compromise between player and team. The Seahawks could keep Lynch hungry in another "walk year", and he'd receive a guaranteed salary of roughly $8 million. Don't expect Lynch to hit the market, but he very well may in 2013.

Prediction: Seahawks on the franchise tag.

2. Michael Bush, Raiders

Scouting Report: Bush bucks the trend of one-trick pony power backs with smooth receiving skills and bone-crushing pass-blocking ability. He's a three-down player and has fumbled just once among his last 456 carries. While Bush pushes piles and consistently falls forward, the 245-pounder lacks homerun-hitting speed and is more reliant on effective run blocking than shiftier backs with wheels to exploit downfield running lanes. Another potential concern is Bush's slow finish to the 2011 season. Whereas he averaged 4.44 YPC on his first 134 carries, Bush slipped to 3.13 YPC on his final 122 attempts. Bush's feet moved noticeably more slowly down the stretch, and he appeared on late-season injury reports with a shoulder ailment.

Availability: The Raiders reportedly hope to sign free agent SS Tyvon Branch long term, and have at least considered tagging Bush. Bush turns 28 this June, and Oakland needs insurance for would-be feature back Darren McFadden, who missed nine games in 2011 and is recovering from a Lisfranc foot injury. But would GM Reggie McKenzie commit upwards of $14 million to the running back position alone? The RB tag will cost nearly $8 million. McFadden's 2012 salary is $5.65 million. We suspect the Raiders will ultimately decide against franchising Bush, and instead sign a relatively affordable free agent to compete with Taiwan Jones behind McFadden.

Prediction: Bengals on a four-year, $20 million contract.

3. Peyton Hillis, Browns

Scouting Report: A slightly souped-up version of Bush, Hillis goes 6-foot-2, 250 and displays impressive versatility for a power runner. Hillis has 83 catches over the past two seasons, and is the rare back with size to counter defensive ends and 3-4 linebackers in pass protection. It's fair to argue that Hillis' monster 2010 season (270/1,177/4.4/11) may be indicative of a one-year wonder, however. Dating back to the stretch run of that year, Hillis has managed just 635 yards and three touchdowns on 179 carries (3.55 YPC) in his last 12 games. During that span, he's battled ribs, knee, elbow, hip, and recurring hamstring injuries. Hillis was rumored to let a contract issue affect his 2011 performance. He has nine fumbles in two years.

Availability: The Browns won't tag Hillis, but the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported in late January that the team has renewed interest in re-signing him. While speculation has linked the Redskins to Hillis because of his background with Mike Shanahan, keep in mind that Shanahan drafted Hillis to play fullback, and he was almost strictly a lead blocker in Denver, carrying the football only in short-yardage situations. Staying in Cleveland still makes the most sense for Hillis because the Browns do view him as a tailback, and Montario Hardesty has proven both ineffective and injury prone. A one-year, "prove-it" contract would work well for both parties. Hillis is still only 26, so he could reenter the market in 2012 after a healthy, productive season.

Prediction: Browns on a one-year, $5 million contract.

In terms of yearly earnings (apy), here are the ten highest paid running backs in football:

1. Adrian Peterson -- 7 years, 96 million. 36 million guaranteed (13.7apy).
2. Darren McFadden -- 6 years, 60 million. 26 million guaranteed (10apy).
3. Chris Johnson -- 6 years, 55 million. 30 million guaranteed (9.17apy).
4. DeAngelo Williams -- 5 years, 43 million. 21 million guaranteed (8.6apy).
5. Steven Jackson -- 6 years, 44.8 million. 20.5 million guaranteed (7.47apy).
6. Frank Gore -- 4 years, 25.9 million. 13.5 million guaranteed (6.48apy).
7. Maurice Jones-Drew -- 5 years, 31 million. 17.5 million guaranteed (6.2apy).
8. Michael Turner -- 6 years, 34.5 million. 15 million guaranteed. (5.75apy).
9. C.J. Spiller -- 5 years, 25 million. 20.8 million guaranteed (5apy).
10. Jamaal Charles -- 6 years, 28 million. 10 million guaranteed (4.67apy).

Four of the top six backs on this list signed their contracts in 2011. Johnson and Williams' deals will be 2012 market setters because at least four free agent running backs are coming off better seasons than them. Williams' contract, in particular, was a clear overpayment and will make the franchise tag a more appealing means of retaining players at a position that has been devalued by susceptibility to injury, replaceability, and diminished reliance on featured rushers.

Let's have a look:

Running Backs Expected to be Franchise Tagged

1. Ray Rice, Ravens

Overview: The most valuable offensive player on Baltimore's roster, Rice has said publicly that he's willing to play the 2012 season under the franchise tag should the sides fail to strike a long-term agreement. Rice will not be hitting the free agent market.

2. Matt Forte, Bears

Overview: Forte is in a similar position to Rice. The Bears do not have a capable replacement, and it's believed Forte (with good reason) is pursuing a contract worth in excess of DeAngelo Williams' five-year, $43 million pact. Forte will likely be tagged before the Combine.

Running Back Free Agents

1. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks

Scouting Report: A disappointment in Buffalo as the former 12th pick in the draft, Lynch was shipped to Seattle in October of 2010 for a 2011 fourth-round choice and conditional 2012 pick. (The 2011 pick turned out to be Bills LT Chris Hairston, and the conditional selection will be a fifth-rounder this April.) Lynch managed 3,479 yards and 24 touchdowns on 898 carries (3.87 YPC) in his first 61 games. Realizing 2011 was his contract year, Lynch exploded for 1,063 yards and 11 touchdowns on 239 carries (4.45 YPC) in the Seahawks' last 11 games. Lynch is a tackle-breaking power back at 5-foot-11, 215, though he's never developed into much of an asset in the pass game. Lynch isn't yet 26 years old, but already has 1,137 career carries.

Availability: Lynch's sudden, dramatic leap in contract-year production sends up an obvious buyer-beware red flag. His conditioning has consistently been an issue, particularly during offseasons, and the franchise tag would make for an ideal compromise between player and team. The Seahawks could keep Lynch hungry in another "walk year", and he'd receive a guaranteed salary of roughly $8 million. Don't expect Lynch to hit the market, but he very well may in 2013.

Prediction: Seahawks on the franchise tag.

2. Michael Bush, Raiders

Scouting Report: Bush bucks the trend of one-trick pony power backs with smooth receiving skills and bone-crushing pass-blocking ability. He's a three-down player and has fumbled just once among his last 456 carries. While Bush pushes piles and consistently falls forward, the 245-pounder lacks homerun-hitting speed and is more reliant on effective run blocking than shiftier backs with wheels to exploit downfield running lanes. Another potential concern is Bush's slow finish to the 2011 season. Whereas he averaged 4.44 YPC on his first 134 carries, Bush slipped to 3.13 YPC on his final 122 attempts. Bush's feet moved noticeably more slowly down the stretch, and he appeared on late-season injury reports with a shoulder ailment.

Availability: The Raiders reportedly hope to sign free agent SS Tyvon Branch long term, and have at least considered tagging Bush. Bush turns 28 this June, and Oakland needs insurance for would-be feature back Darren McFadden, who missed nine games in 2011 and is recovering from a Lisfranc foot injury. But would GM Reggie McKenzie commit upwards of $14 million to the running back position alone? The RB tag will cost nearly $8 million. McFadden's 2012 salary is $5.65 million. We suspect the Raiders will ultimately decide against franchising Bush, and instead sign a relatively affordable free agent to compete with Taiwan Jones behind McFadden.

Prediction: Bengals on a four-year, $20 million contract.

3. Peyton Hillis, Browns

Scouting Report: A slightly souped-up version of Bush, Hillis goes 6-foot-2, 250 and displays impressive versatility for a power runner. Hillis has 83 catches over the past two seasons, and is the rare back with size to counter defensive ends and 3-4 linebackers in pass protection. It's fair to argue that Hillis' monster 2010 season (270/1,177/4.4/11) may be indicative of a one-year wonder, however. Dating back to the stretch run of that year, Hillis has managed just 635 yards and three touchdowns on 179 carries (3.55 YPC) in his last 12 games. During that span, he's battled ribs, knee, elbow, hip, and recurring hamstring injuries. Hillis was rumored to let a contract issue affect his 2011 performance. He has nine fumbles in two years.

Availability: The Browns won't tag Hillis, but the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported in late January that the team has renewed interest in re-signing him. While speculation has linked the Redskins to Hillis because of his background with Mike Shanahan, keep in mind that Shanahan drafted Hillis to play fullback, and he was almost strictly a lead blocker in Denver, carrying the football only in short-yardage situations. Staying in Cleveland still makes the most sense for Hillis because the Browns do view him as a tailback, and Montario Hardesty has proven both ineffective and injury prone. A one-year, "prove-it" contract would work well for both parties. Hillis is still only 26, so he could reenter the market in 2012 after a healthy, productive season.

Prediction: Browns on a one-year, $5 million contract.


4. Cedric Benson, Bengals

Scouting Report: Benson does fit the description of a one-dimensional power back and must be paired with a complementary runner who plays in passing situations. He struggles mightily as a receiver and has never learned to block. Benson does well to stay north-south and finishes his runs, but he's exceeded 4.0 yards per carry in just one of the past four seasons. Now 29, Benson is in the twilight of his career. He also has a checkered off-field history and openly criticized the Bengals' coaching staff after the season. Benson is not expected back in Cincinnati.

Availability: The Bengals have two first-round picks following last October's Carson Palmer trade, and are tentatively expected to use one of them on a new starting tailback. Benson has never taken well to playing second fiddle in a backfield, but he's going to have to suck it up in order to continue his playing career. Benson's skill set is so limited and his character so unsavory that he'll have very little market appeal. He may struggle to find a new home before training camp.

Prediction: Chargers on a one-year, $2 million contract.

5. Mike Tolbert, Chargers

Scouting Report: Tolbert is the anti-Benson. He runs with power and purpose and can play in all phases of the game. In San Diego, the Chargers were comfortable bringing former No. 12 overall pick Ryan Mathews along slowly because Tolbert was so sound in the pass game and chews up every blocked yard. He excels in short-yardage and goal-line situations. A 5-foot-9, 243-pound bowling ball, Tolbert is only 26, can function as a third-down and powerful change-of-pace back, and even made ten special teams tackles in 2011. He's going to have many suitors.

Availability: The San Diego Union-Tribune has reported that Tolbert will test the market, seeking to max out his worth after four solid seasons as a Charger. While Tolbert's lack of explosiveness will prevent him from signing for feature back money, the market should be kind because he's a major passing-game asset in a pass-first league. The Ravens make some sense as a team that runs an offense similar to San Diego's, though they are expected to be in on free agent FB/RB Le'Ron McClain. The Cowboys and Rams also run Norv Turner-style offenses.

Prediction: Cowboys on a four-year, $12 million contract.

6. Kevin Smith, Lions

Scouting Report: At 6-foot-1, 217, Smith is a well-built runner with some lateral hops and elusiveness. He ran 4.43 at the 2008 Combine. Smith's bread and butter is the passing game, where he is a sure-handed check-down receiver and can make defenders miss in space. Since entering the NFL following a 450-carry season at Central Florida, however, Smith's biggest obstacle has been health. The 25-year-old suffered a recurring shoulder injury as a rookie, then tore his ACL in December of 2009. He underwent season-ending thumb surgery the next season, resurfaced with the Lions late in 2011, and suffered a high ankle sprain in his second game back.

Availability: The current Lions regime did not draft Smith, but they are familiar with his injury history and potential. He just can't stay healthy. The Lions are also nursing back Jahvid Best from two concussions, however, and Mikel Leshoure from a torn Achilles' tendon. Taking one more shot on Smith makes sense because he knows OC Scott Linehan's offense and is at the very least insurance for Detroit's other injury-plagued backs. Smith should also come cheap.

Prediction: Lions on a one-year, $2 million contract.

7. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Patriots

Scouting Report: Originally undrafted out of Ole Miss, Green-Ellis has parlayed pedestrian talent into a productive career through reliability, durability, and a bruising running style. Green-Ellis has not fumbled in 536 career touches and has never missed a game due to injury. One of the NFL's better goal-line backs, Green-Ellis has scored 22 of his 29 career rushing touchdowns from inside the five-yard line. Just one has come from beyond the opposing 16. Green-Ellis lacks big-play ability and offers little in the passing game. He is a system back, converting short-yardage scoring opportunities that wouldn't be available in offenses less potent than New England's. In 2011, he did not hit a single run of longer than 18 yards on 181 carries.

Availability: The Pats used 2011 second-day picks on more explosive youngsters Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley, and won't overpay to retain Green-Ellis. Because Green-Ellis is still relatively young (27 before the season) with a productive track record, he may be overvalued on the open market by running back-needy teams. Green-Ellis has history with Chiefs GM Scott Pioli and knows the ins and outs of new coordinator Brian Daboll's offense. Chiefs starter Jamaal Charles is coming off a torn left ACL, while Jackie Battle and Thomas Jones are both free agents.

Prediction: Chiefs on a four-year, $11.5 million contract.

8. Justin Forsett, Seahawks

Scouting Report: Still the holder of an impressive 4.63 yards-per-carry average in his four-year career, Forsett's production sagged in 2011 as his role diminished. According to Pro Football Focus, Forsett's snaps played fell from 492 in 2010 to 294. Seahawks coaches wanted Leon Washington more involved on offense, and a streaking Marshawn Lynch became impossible to take off the field down the stretch. Forsett does hold his own in blitz pickup despite modest size (5'9/198), and the 26-year-old excels as a receiver out of the backfield. As a ball carrier, Forsett lacks pop and struggles inside the tackles, but displays elusive qualities and has primarily played in zone-blocking schemes dating back to college. He is a shifty, change-of-pace/third-down back.

Availability: Forsett's decreased usage suggests the Seahawks don't envision him as part of the long-term plan. The current regime did "inherit" Forsett, after all, and aggressively pursued Washington before signing him to an extension last March. Forsett has ties to Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, as well as new Bears quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates.

Prediction: Raiders on a two-year, $5 million contract.

Other running back free agents: Tim Hightower, Jason Snelling, Le'Ron McClain, Jacob Hester, Steve Slaton, Cadillac Williams, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ronnie Brown, Ryan Grant, Jackie Battle, Michael Robinson, Sammy Morris, Mewelde Moore, Maurice Morris, Tashard Choice, Jerome Felton, Derrick Ward, Thomas Jones, Spencer Larsen, Jerious Norwood, Chester Taylor.


Restricted Free Agent Running Backs

1. Arian Foster, Texans

Scouting Report: The NFL's premier one-cut zone runner, Foster's acceleration after he sticks his foot in the ground separates him from productive backs who play in similar schemes. A 25-year-old self-made player, Foster has climbed football's steepest ladder from undrafted free agent, to the practice squad, to the league's leading rusher. He is a true every-down back, ranking second in the NFL in receptions among running backs in 2010 and fifth in 2011 despite missing three games. Foster is averaging 4.70 yards per carry for his career.

Availability: While Foster has shown enough that he likely could produce in any scheme, he has the most value in Houston because he's fully grasped the system and is the offense's lynchpin. The Texans tied for first in the league in 2011 rushing attempts and ranked second in rushing offense. At very least, GM Rick Smith will slap a first-round tender on Foster and require any team interested in signing him to an offer sheet to fork over a top-32 draft pick. Smith could even consider franchise tagging Foster. The bottom line is he isn't going anywhere.

Prediction: Texans on a five-year, $45 million contract.

2. Kahlil Bell, Bears

Scouting Report: Bell went undrafted after running 4.74 at the 2009 Combine, but he's been a more effective NFL back than the measurable suggests. The 25-year-old is averaging 4.68 yards per career carry and racked up 19 catches in four late-season spot appearances in 2011. Bell goes 5-foot-11, 219. He can get what's blocked and is not a liability in pass protection.

Availability: Bell was originally undrafted out of UCLA, so he wouldn't be safe with an "original pick" tender because a team could sign Bell away without coughing up a draft choice. Look for the Bears to extend Bell the second-round tender and re-sign him to a one-year deal.

Prediction: Bears on a one-year, $1.927 million contract.

3. Marcel Reece, Raiders

Scouting Report: Reece played wideout at the University of Washington, where he averaged over 20 yards per career reception. Despite a 4.42 forty at the Huskies' 2008 Pro Day, Reece was viewed as a "tweener" by NFL evaluators and went undrafted. In parts of four seasons with Oakland, Reece has flashed explosive ability as a fullback, averaging 4.98 yards per carry. He's scored five receiving TDs over the past two seasons. Reece is not a true lead blocker, so he needs a creative playcaller to find ways to get him the rock and capitalize on his playmaking skills.

Availability: New Raiders coordinator Greg Knapp runs a West Coast offense and has utilized backs similar to Reece in the past. Knapp oversaw T.J. Duckett and Justin Griffith's best seasons in Atlanta, and William Floyd was a versatile weapon at fullback with Knapp on the 49ers' staff in the late 1990s. Reece may not quite be headed for a breakout year, but staying with the Raiders could be a good situation for him. Expect Reece to stick on a second-round tender.

Prediction: Raiders on a one-year, $1.927 million contract.

Other restricted free agent running backs: La'Rod Stephens-Howling, Tony Fiammetta, Lex Hilliard, Lorenzo Booker, Kregg Lumpkin, Chris Pressley, Brock Bolen, Brit Miller.

Trade Candidates

1. Darren McFadden, Raiders

Overview: We don't expect McFadden to be traded, but the possibility has been floated by beat writers in Oakland. Though injury prone and only moderately expensive ($5.65 million salary), McFadden is the Raiders' single biggest offensive difference maker. It's worth noting that Oakland is implementing a zone-blocking scheme, and McFadden struggled in a similar system under ex-coach Tom Cable. Still, trading McFadden isn't worth it for the Raiders. His trade value is adversely affected by a season-ending Lisfranc injury, and the team won't be willing to hitch its wagon to 28-year-old free agent Michael Bush. New OC Greg Knapp is one of the most run-minded playcallers of the modern era. He's going to want to keep his best back.

Prediction: Stays with Raiders.

2. Felix Jones, Cowboys

Overview: Unlike college teammate McFadden, Jones is entering a contract year and makes sense as a trade candidate after DeMarco Murray's 2011 emergence. While Jones has averaged an impressive 5.08 yards per career carry, he's blown repeated opportunities to be Dallas' feature back, due to injuries and/or ineffectiveness. Only 24, Jones is a dynamic home-run threat best cutout for a change-of-pace role. More negatives include ball security (ten fumbles 2009-11), poor pass protection, and suspect instincts when running inside the tackles. Ultimately, it's more likely Jones stays with the Cowboys as the lightning to Murray's thunder. Interested teams won't offer more than a fourth- or fifth-round pick, and Dallas views itself as a contender.

Prediction: Stays with Cowboys.

3. Ben Tate, Texans

Overview: The Texans almost certainly won't trade Tate because he's a starting-capable back in the league's most run-heavy offense, and costs a meager $490K. They're going to get phone calls, though. Houston intends to sign Arian Foster to a long-term contract, and the 23-year-old Tate emerged as one of football's top young power backs in 2011 by averaging 5.38 yards per carry and finishing as a top-20 NFL rusher despite making only two starts. Tate is still developing in the passing game, but has flashed vicious ability as a pass blocker. If the Texans do listen to offers, don't expect them to budge off a first-round asking price. Tate is a big-time player.

Prediction: Stays with Texans.

4. Chris Ivory, Saints

Overview: A north-south collision runner completely devoid of passing-game value, Ivory has flourished whenever given opportunities to be the Saints' early-down back. Appearing in 18 games through two years, Ivory has averaged 5.05 yards per carry with six touchdowns. The relentless, take-no-prisoners style has led to an array of injuries, however. Ivory blew out a knee five games into his senior college season. Undrafted in 2010, he missed time as a rookie with an MCL injury, concussion, separated shoulder, and a hamstring strain. Ivory suffered a Lisfranc fracture in his left foot in Week 17. He also underwent hernia surgery during the 2011 offseason and missed one game with another hamstring injury last season. Ivory is only two years into the league, and he's already got a laundry list of medical flags. The Saints will be all ears in regard to trade offers because he's fourth string behind Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas, and Mark Ingram.

Prediction: Elsewhere before 2012 trade deadline.

5. Anthony Dixon

Overview: Dixon has a power back's build at 6-foot-1, 248, but he has frustrated two separate coaching staffs with a tendency to dance around the line of scrimmage. He quickly fell behind rookie Kendall Hunter in 2011 training camp, playing only 52 regular season snaps. Dixon did contribute six tackles on special teams. While Dixon remains a work in progress entering his third NFL season, there is still some potential for him to emerge as a poor man's Michael Bush. The 24-year-old entered the league with polished receiving skills coming out of Mississippi State, and Dixon has pass blocked effectively when called upon. With Hunter and Frank Gore both signed through 2014, Dixon may be deemed expendable this offseason.

Prediction: Traded to Buccaneers for sixth-round pick.

More Running Back Trade Candidates: Mike Goodson, Rashad Jennings, Javon Ringer, D.J. Ware.

Release Candidates

1. Michael Turner, Falcons

Overview: The wheels are coming off. Turner's 2010 finish sent up red flags when he managed 436 yards on 121 carries (3.60 YPC) in the last six games against perhaps the NFL's softest run-defense schedule. The decline began sooner in 2011. Turner was bottled up for 280 yards on 84 carries (3.33 YPC) in Weeks 12-16 before a fluky 172-yard Week 17 game against a Bucs defense that gave up in November. Burned out and prone to negative runs, Turner was held to 15 rushes for 41 yards in the Falcons' playoff loss. Turner has a limiting effect on the offense because he can't play in the hurry-up without passing-game skills. He turned 30 this week and is owed a $5 million salary. The team has already spoken openly of limiting Turner's role in 2012.

Prediction: Released after the draft.

2. Brandon Jacobs, Giants

Overview: Jacobs agreed to a restructured contract to stay in New York after a surprise 2010 renaissance, averaging a career-best 5.60 yards per carry with nine TDs. Jacobs' per-play production slipped dramatically at age 29, posting a 3.76 YPC mark while forced into a larger role due to Ahmad Bradshaw's four missed games. Jacobs isn't a featurable back and is now going on 30 with $4.9 million coming due in bonuses and salary. Outed by ESPN's Jerry Rice for tip-toeing behind the line and getting tackled by "190-pound defensive backs" in 2011, Jacobs often runs as if he's more concerned with his long-term well being than extra yards. Jacobs is a negative in the passing game as well as the running game when he's not playing hard. He may have to accept a pay cut all the way to the eight-year veteran's minimum to stay with the Giants.

Prediction: Released in early March.

3. Joseph Addai, Colts

Overview: Scuffling through another injury-plagued year, Addai missed four games with a right hamstring strain in 2011 after sitting out eight the previous season with a severe neck injury. By the end of last season, former first-round bust Donald Brown had overtaken Addai as the Colts' best option at tailback. Peyton Manning was behind Addai's re-signing in late July, and the face of the franchise is now moving on. Addai is a sluggish, injury-prone ball carrier whose value lies almost strictly in his pass-protection skills. He's probably not much longer for the NFL.

Prediction: Released, resurfaces with team that signs Manning.

4. Knowshon Moreno, Broncos

Overview: Moreno was pushed as an aggressive, competitive runner with every-down tools coming out of Georgia in 2009, but his poor Speed Score forewarned of an ordinary back lacking big-play ability. Replacing Donte' Stallworth as the NFL's Human Hamstring Pull, Moreno suffered multiple leg injuries in his first two seasons before tearing his right ACL last November. In the meantime, Moreno lost his starting job to 30-year-old Willis McGahee and played sparingly under Denver's new coaching staff. On February 1, Moreno was pinched for DUI in a Bentley with a license plate that read "SAUCED." He is due an $855,000 salary in 2012.

Prediction: Waived at final cuts.

5. Marion Barber, Bears

Overview: Barber couldn't overcome lower-leg injuries during his final few seasons in Dallas, and they reappeared in 2011 training camp with the Bears. He missed the first three games with a calf injury, as well as the final two with a similar ailment. It stands to reason that Barber wasn't 100 percent all season, and he hasn't been at full health since 2009. Barber's passing-game skills are eroding and he's not nearly the tackle breaker he once was. After 1,335 career touches, many of a high-velocity collision variety, Barber's body is breaking down at age 29.

Prediction: Released in March, catches on in a camp.

More Running Back Release Candidates: Greg Jones, Brandon Jackson, Ovie Mughelli, Mike Sellers.

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The Year's Temporary Estate Tax Repeal May ... - Finance information

For Many

With Money, the 2010 Temporary Repeal Of The Estate Tax Will Actually Increase their Death Taxes

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Beware of TV Commentators

A TV commentator finance made the comment this morbid that 2010 is the year to die because there is no federal estate tax in 2010. What he ignored is that the arcane tax law provides that for many with money in 2010, they will actually pay more taxes with the repeal of the estate tax if they die in 2010. So, if you are single or in a second marriage, have between $ 1.3 and $ 3.5 million, do not use dying in 2010 as a tax planning strategy.

Temporary Repeal Under current law, effective January 1 , 2010, the federal estate tax is repealed until January 1, 2011, when the federal estate tax returns with a vengeance with a tax on everything above $ 1,000,000 and up to a rate of 55%. There is legislation pending Which would bring back the estate tax in 2010 with at exclusion of $ 3.5 million for 2010 and the next several years. Congress will probably try to reinstate the estate tax retroactively to January 1, 2010, making the pull the plug even a worse idea strategy for 2010. More on that in a future blog. The federal estate tax is a tax on the estate of everything above the exclusion amount, except that to your spouse and Bequests to qualified charities are federal estate tax free. So, many states have an estate tax quietly and some have an inheritance tax.

Step up in basis is a Big Deal Before 2010, if someone died, their heirs received their property at the market value of the property as of the date of death of the decedent, or to alternate date. In tax talk, this means their ?basis? in the property and what Increased ?stepped up? to current market value.

Dr. Sam, this BEFORE 2010: No Death Taxes Dr. Sam (a widower) bought a house in the suburbs for $ 100,000 Which is now worth $ 900,000. The basis of Dr. Sam in his house is $ 100,000 (what he paid of it in 1981), plus another $ 100,000 in improvements, for a total base of $ 200,000. If Dr. Sam sold his house for $ 900,000 and assuming it is eligible for the $ 250,000 homeowner exemption from capital gain taxes, his taxable gain is $ 900,000 less his basis of $ 200,000 less homeowner exemption of $ 250,000 or $ 450,000 in total ( $ 900,000 ? $ 200,000 ? $ 250,000 = $ 450,000). Dr. Sam?s capital gain tax is a combined federal and state rate of about twenty percent (20%) times $ 450,000 or $ 90,000. If Dr. Sam had died in 2009, his daughter and sole heir Sally Sue would have received to increase in Sally Sue?s basis to $ 900,000, the market value of the house as appraised in the estate of Dr. Sam. Therefore, Sally Sue sells the house for $ 900,000 after expenses and because her basis was ?stepped up? to the value in Dr. Sam?s estate, Sally Sue pays no capital gains because Sally?s stepped-up basis is the same as what she sold it for . If Dr. Sam?s estate was less than $ Million 3.5, his estate pays no estate taxes. Dr. This Sam DURING 2010: $ 160,000 in Capital Gains Taxes As a way of raising money to replace the tax revenue ?lost? from the repeal of estate taxes, Congress repealed so step up in basis for property received from a decedent. So, if Dr. Sam died in 2010, when there is no step up in basis, Sally Sue Receives the basis for Dr. Sam?s house of $ 100,000, assuming Sally Sue found proof of the $ 100,000. Sally Sue is very unlikely to find the receipts of Dr. Sam to prove that Dr. Sam made $ 100,000 of improvements. Sally Sue has not lived in the house and the five year period to qualify for the homeowner residence deduction of $ 250,000 has expired. Sally Sue?s capital gain in 2010 is $ 900,000 less $ 100,000 $ 800,000 Which is ($ 900,000 ? $ 100,000 = $ 800,000). With an estimated 20% combined federal and state rate, Sally Sue pays $ 160,000 in taxes not on the sale of Dr. Sam?s house in 2010 if the house is covered by the exemption million $ 1.3. Sally Sue may experience a $ 160,000 tax increase due to the one year repeal of the estate tax.

Paper Chase Harassment Sally Sue has the paper chase trying to find proof of harassment of what Dr. Sam paid for his house in 1981, what he paid for his Microsoft stock in 1982 and what grandmother paid for the family cabin in 1932 before she gave it to Dr. Sam. Finding proof of the basis in assets of a decedent will be very difficult. Sally Sue will have to document her claims of her base to the IRS. The title companies, the stock brokerage companies, and most of the public will go crazy trying to figure out what parents, aunts, and uncles paid for things during their lifetime. But the anal record keeper gets to finally say with glee. ?See, I told you never to throw out those papers from the thirties?

Exceptions & Exemptions Of course, it would not be the American tax law unless there were exemptions and exclusions. Exemption There is a $ 1.3 million allowance for a step up in basis and $ 3,000,000 in additional spousal. For people who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. residents with investments in the U.S., the exclusion is only $ 60,000. The net effect of this is that if you are single or married with an estate plan that does not capture the spousal exemption, still you have a death tax in the form of future capital gains for your heirs and your exemption is no longer $ 3.5 million as it was in 2009, but only $ 1.3 million plus not proof of your basis in the assets covered by the $ million 1.3. Since many people are older and widowed when most do not have estates greater than $ Million 3.5, 2010 is the year when the taxes paid by their heirs to be on their inheritance Increased up to $ . 440 000

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All Speaking is Public Speaking! | Karl George

It is Sunday the first of April 2012 and I am conscious that I didn?t write my blog last month, I have been so busy this year particularly with speaking engagements so thought it apt to write about it this month- the art of speaking in public.

As usual, the talks that I have delivered over this period have been wide and diverse. I have spoken to school children motivating them for exams, ?discussed strategic thinkers over the last 40 years with master degrees students at university, been a key note speaker at a business conference, launched ?a community initiative, undertaken commentary on Radio 4?s PM Programme, filmed for a documentary for ACCA, delivered several governance training sessions the list goes on?

I really believe whether you like speaking in public or not, it is one of those activities that is crucial to the success of any career or business and we will all be faced with having to do so. The ability to communicate, influence, educate or even entertain through the spoken word should be mastered by all. Speaking in public may be to just a handful of people in a meeting or an audience of several hundred. Regardless of this, the principles are exactly the same.

As soon as you open your mouth and start speaking to someone you are engaging in public speaking. The first bit of advice I would give is to try and remember this and treat a conversation with an audience in much the same way as you would a conversation with a group of friends. I do admit that depending on the talk the vocabulary may be slightly different but in essence you want to be yourself when you speak. Going about speaking in this way will help you adopt the right mindset and combat one of the greatest barriers to a good speech- fear. It is not just fear in most circumstances it is the fear of making a fool of yourself that people shy away from. Also treating a talk like a conversation with friends will help you to develop a more natural and conversational tone which will keep your talk authentic.

Here are my three rules for successful public speaking!

Rule One

The tell them, tell them, tell them. In other words you tell the audience what you are about to tell them and what you want from your talk. You then proceed to deliver your talk and conclude by telling then what you told them! This rule helps your listener to put into context what you are going to speak to them about, this will in turn help to keep them engaged and to recall what you have said.

Rule Two

Arrange your talk or presentation into three key themes. Decide on what your message is for the whole talk and try to articulate it into one sentence. This will give you clarity and ultimately the recipients will also receive and understand your message. Having accomplished this, it is now time to get the components parts of the talk into a three key areas. The human brain likes to gather information in chunks and there is something magical about the number three. If you can structure all talks and presentations this will leave a more lasting impression and help your audience to take away the salient points more easily.
Rule Three

The GRC ? no this is not governance, risk and compliance for those familiar with my day job! GRC refers to the critical three a Grabber, developing Rapport and then rehearsing your Conclusion.

Every talk should start by grabbing the attention of your audience. This can be compared to the opening of the curtains at performance at the theatre. Your grabber sets the stage for your talk. I sometimes use a joke, a story or even a moment of silence to create the atmosphere that I want to create. You then want to build a rapport with the listener and we have a tendency to want to launch into the presentation. Nerves push you towards trying to just get your information out as quickly as possible and then getting away. To deliver an effective talk the opposite strategy is required; give the listener time to get to know you and an opportunity to get to like you. Use the time in the introduction of your talk to show what you have in common with your audience and take your time to prepare yourself so that when you start you are cool, calm and collected as they say.

At the end of your talk it is important that you leave the audience with a ?bang? in much the same way as you start with a ?bang?! People remember things at the beginning of a talk, things at the end and outstanding things in the middle, so take the time to plan the ending in as much detail as you plan the rest of the talk.

Although I consistently get outstanding feedback for my talks and more importantly I have coached many people to achieve the same don?t just take my word for it. I have been reading recently the ?Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs?. Arguably he was one of the greatest presenters and businessmen the world has ever known. This book will share some of those secrets with you endorsing much of what I have been preaching about so make sure you read it if you can!

So, enjoy preparing for the thing many people fear the most but we do every day remembering that all speaking is public speaking!

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