You are not eligible in any sport if, after you become a student athlete, you accept any pay for promoting a commercial product or service or allow your name or picture to be used for promoting a commercial product or service. (NCAA) But ironically, the student athletes are required to sign a release that allows both the NCAA and university to use their names, likenesses and images for any purpose. Money pours in from athletic apparel sells, television and radio broadcast, stadium and arena…
History courses, however I found that the right professor can make even the most mundane topics not only interesting, but meaningful. When I had the opportunity to tutor for those same courses, I realized how much I enjoy the opportunity to pay it forward and help other students find, if not real interest, at least success in an otherwise unappealing topic. SImilarly, when I learn something new and interesting, I am still often compelled to share that revelation with others. While working as an…
One simple change that would significantly improve quality of play is changing the pass-interference rule. Pass interference is is a foul that occurs when a player interferes with an eligible receiver's ability to make a fair attempt to catch a forward pass. The penalty is overcalled, abused by teams and has negatively influenced the outcomes of many games. This year has been especially bad. Teams have gradually started to abuse the rule. If a team…
do to pay it forward is host a hunting camp for the disabled. We as a family host this deer camp for disabled people ranging from ages anywhere from ten to fifty, some being veterans and some being young people. We do this every year on opening day of rifle season. As we are hosting this hunting camp, we are paying it forward to disabled people giving them an awesome hunting experience, home cooked meals, and a chance to make amazing memories. To extend our ability to pay it forward, we…
On March 4th, 1888, Knute Rockne was born in Voss, Norway. Little did we know he would go on to be an amazing athlete, and even better coach. Rockne was one of the most successful coaches in the history of Norte Dame Football. He coached the Fighting Irish football team in the 1920’s, which is known as their “Golden Era”. During his time coaching, Rockne won three national championships – transforming this diamond in the rough team to the most popular team in the United States. Knute’s family…
GE International, Inc.(GEII) and CSC (Computer System Consultant) are two computer based companies. I represent CSC who received a contract opportunity from GEII to reprogram their computers with new software and update to the latest version. Various requirements from both the sides were discussed and iterated. However, after conferring with the senior manager of GEII, CSC finds that there are budget conflicts. This case study will show how the negotiation between GEII and CSC brings up new ways…
of a contract with San Benito Heating and Sheet Metal for roof repairs to the Community Services Building. (NTE $5,184): E.D. Flores reached out to Steel Solutions for an additional proposal but was not provided a proposal. E.D. Flores requested authorization to issue the contract to San Benito Heating. A motion was made to approve the contract with San Benito Heating. If Royce does respond back to CSDC please let board know. M/ Diaz S/ Wright V/U b. Consider authorization of a contract with…
Question 1 Under Scenario one, it’s likely that CompuMac will be able to claim damages for breach of contract, including a refund of deposit. Under Scenario two, it is likely that CompuMac will be required to pay the balance amount to BestCoach. This advice will be in four parts. Part one will show that there has been a valid contract between CompuMac and BestCoach even though it was Peter who paid the deposit to BestCoach. Part two will show that there is an implied condition that time is of…
asked Mr. Mark Freeland to give his report on the resolutions for the transfer of the land between them and the City of McAllen. Mr. Mark Freeland mentioned he was contacted by Mr. Gary Hendrickson, attorney for the City of McAllen to move forward on the contracts for the transfer of lots 10 and 11 which was proposed for the construction of Doctors Hospital Renaissance (DHR) Research facility. These lots are located on the corner of Owassa Road and Jackson Road. Mr. Freeland presented a…
wishing to rely on the exclusion clause must show that it formed part of the contract. An exclusion clause can be incorporated in the contract by signature, by notice, or by a course of dealing. The defendant in this scenario is Flowerdews. Flowerdews would need to prove that they are not liable for breach of contract, they could do this by relying on any exclusion clauses that they may have which formed part of the contract that they…