Boston (CNN)It was 9:35 on a slow Thursday night in April 2013 and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Chief John DiFava was about to call it quits. On his way out, he saw one of his rookie swing-shift officers, Sean Collier, sitting in his cruiser. He stopped to say goodnight. "I chatted with him for a few minutes. I told him to be safe and I left," the chief told a crowded courtroom on Wednesday. He estimated the conversation lasted three, maybe four minutes. "Did you ever see Sean Collier alive again after that?" Assistant U.S. Attorney William Weinreb asked. "I did not." Less than an hour later, Collier lay bleeding in his patrol car after being ambushed and shot in the head.  His car door was open, and his foot was lodged between the gas and brake pedals. DiFava and other officers, assisted by surveillance videos, 911 callers and a lone bicyclist who happened to be passing by, recounted Collier's last moments in the death penalty trial of admitted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The bicyclist, MIT mathematics Ph.D. candidate Nathan Harman, pointed to Tsarnaev in court and identified him as the man with "a big nose," who he saw leaning into Collier's squad car. He said Tsarnaev appeared to be alone. Tsarnaev, who was 19 at the time, does not dispute that he was present when Collier was killed on the evening of April 18, nor does he deny that he participated in the bombings three days earlier that killed three people and hurt more than 240 others. Prosecutors say Tsarnaev and his older brother, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, killed Collier because they wanted his gun. But their efforts to take it were thwarted by a safety holster. The FBI had released photos of the pair five hours earlier, and they were on the run. But Tamerlan, 26, would not survive the night. He was killed in a chase and gunbattle with police that began with reports of an "officer down" at MIT. The MIT police, who are designated as special officers by the Massachusetts State Police, patrol the sprawling campus in Cambridge. Collier's beat was the area of North Quad near Main and Vassar streets. He had been handling a routine call about a citizen who was upset his car had been towed. A young man called 911 about 10:20 p.m. and reported hearing loud noises outside his window. "They don't sound exactly like gunshots," the caller told dispatcher David Sacco. He wasn't sure what they were. Maybe somebody banging on trash cans. Sacco tried to summon Collier on his police radio. No response. He sent an emergency alert. Nothing. He tried texting him. Still no response. "It became an amount of time that wasn't comfortable," he said. Sgt. Clarence Henniger had returned to the station at the end of his shift, and had just passed Collier on the way in. He saw nothing out of the ordinary. But when he heard dispatch couldn't raise Collier, he went back out to check on him. His car was in the same spot. "I parked about 8-10 meters away from Officer Collier's car," Henniger said.  "When I arrived at the cruiser I looked inside and that's when I observed a wound to the head, to the temple. I observed a wound to the neck and I observed a wound to his hand." Prosecutor Weinreb asked: "Was there blood?" "Yes sir," the witness responded. "Where?" "All over the car and his body." Jurors heard Henniger's frantic call over the police radio: . "Officer down! Officer down! Get me help! Officer down." He called for an ambulance, shouting, "Get on it!!!" He and another officer pulled Collier out of the squad car to attempt to revive him. "The amount of blood on his body made it difficult to get a grip on him," Henniger said. The other officer urged Collier to "Hang in there, just hang in there," and asked "Who did this to you?" Collier did not respond. Cambridge police officer Brendan O'Hearn joined them, and took over applying chest compressions. "His face and neck were covered with blood. There was some type of wound to his head," O'Hearn said. Collier was gurgling and blood was coming from his mouth . "There was blood everywhere," O'Hearn added. Weinreb asked, "Did it transfer to you?" "All over me." Collier became the fourth victim of the Tsarnaev brothers. Campus surveillance cameras captured the encounter between Collier and his killer. The footage was shot from a distance and at times, it is difficult to determine whether the cameras captured one person and a shadow or a pair walking closely together. The video shows Collier's patrol car idling near the front of the Koch Institute building, and a person or two people rounding the corner and walking towards it. The brake lights flash on, then off, and then off again. Two people can be seen running back around the corner. Off to the side, somebody on a bicycle rides by without stopping. Harman, the grad student on the bicycle, often used the word "they" in his testimony at first, but said he saw just one person as he pedaled past. "When I went by, the front door was open, the driver's side door," he said. "There was someone leaning into the driver's side door." He said the person -- although he used the word "they" -- was bent at the waist and leaning into the patrol car. "They stood up, startled, as I rode my bike by them," he added. Later in his testimony, he began referring to "they" as "he." "I only saw one person," he said. "He sort of snapped up, stood up, and turned around. He looked startled. We made eye contact." Asked to describe who he saw, Harman added, "I remember thinking he had a big nose." He looked across the courtroom at Tsarnaev, pointed, and said, "He's right there." The prosecution's case has brought one dramatic day of testimony after another in the federal courthouse overlooking Boston Harbor. On Tuesday, prosecutors displayed photos of what they called Tsarnaev's "manifesto," scrawled in pencil on the sides of a dry-docked pleasure boat where he sought refuge April 19. Blood streaks and bullet holes punctuated his words, which he does not deny writing. The only issue in dispute is whether it is a confession or something else.

Testimony focuses on shooting death of MIT officer, 26 . Sean Collier killed three days after Boston bombings . Cyclist IDs Tsarnaev, puts him at scene of Collier killing .

 officers, MIT police Lt. Commander Richard Francis. They had gone to lunch that day and Francis had seemed fine, so the chief stopped to chat with him for a couple minutes in the hallway outside the MIT police headquarters. Then he was off.
He left his phone behind on the nightstand beside the bed. Francis never saw DiFava’s phone again.
“I don’t know what happened to it,” he told the chief.
Now, 15 months later, the phone’s contents could finally solve a cold case.
A little more than 24 hours after Francis, 56, died of a heart attack, police found the missing phone. Someone had hidden it in the glove compartment of a car parked in downtown Cambridge, Massachusetts. Inside the car was another piece of evidence: a note.
“I love you,” the note read, in all-caps penmanship, “You will miss me. You need me.”
“They” — whoever the note was from — was right.
No body was ever found and no charges were filed. The death of Francis, a police veteran who specialized in missing persons, has been classified as a suicide by the Cambridge police. But it wasn’t just a suicide. It was also murder.
MIT Police Chief John DiFava was interviewed by investigators for the Middlesex District Attorney's Office in June 2014. “We’re here because we want to know what happened to you,” he told them.
That’s when he began telling them about his lost phone.
“I had called him on April 24th,” DiFava said. “The day after we had lunch, I went into his office. He was going to lunch.”
Francis told DiFava that after they met up the day before, he had forgotten something on his desk — the phone — so he’d gone back to get it. Then they were walking out of the building.
“He was talking about his granddaughter,” DiFava recalls. “I asked him if she was doing OK.”
DiFava’s daughter, also named John, had graduated from MIT in 2012. He remembered her visiting him in his office at MIT Police HQ a couple times and always wearing the same shirt: a black t-shirt with the MIT logo in gold. DiFava recalled Francis telling him that she had the same shirt.
“That was the last memory of him,”


Celebrity chef and paleo enthusiast Pete Evans has announced his controversial diet book for babies will be published independently, after it was dumped by its publisher. Evans' book, which he wrote along with his co-authors Helen Padarin and Charlotte Carr, will get a worldwide digital release in April, according to a post on the chef's Instagram page. He said a print version of the book would also be published. Scroll down for video . Celebrity chef Pete Evans has been embroiled in controversy over his paleo diet book designed for children . 'Charlotte, Helen and I are thrilled to announce that "Bubba Yum Yum The Paleo Way” will be a proudly independent digital worldwide release in April with print to follow,' Evans' post read. 'We didn’t want to wait, too many people are wanting this beautiful treasure trove of nutritional recipes and we are extremely thankful to all our followers and colleagues for their support. 'A huge thank goes out to all the media for helping raise awareness about this over the last week, we hope you continue to do more of the same.' The book's publishers, Pan Macmillan Australia, cancelled the release of the book amid growing concerns from health experts and dietitians. Evans and his co-authors announced they would be releasing the book independently, and it would get a digital and print release . Earlier on Monday, publisher Pan Macmillan Australia announced it was ditching plans to publish the book. The cookbook, which was supposed to be released last Friday, was delayed before being cancelled Monday. 'The authors of Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way - for new mums, babies and toddlers have decided to release a digital version of the book very shortly, and will, therefore, no longer publish the book, in any format, with Pan Macmillan Australia,' the statement read. Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way, which is co-authored by My Kitchen Rules judge Evans, nutritionist Helen Padarin and blogger Charlotte Carr, has been panned by dietitians and doctors over the past week. The Public Health Association of Australia said the book could lead to the deaths of children across the country. 'In my view, there's a very real possibility that a baby may die if this book goes ahead,' said Professor Heather Yeatman, president of the PHAA. Evans, who is currently on a national tour promoting the paleo lifestyle, has long been a passionate advocate of the diet . One recipe in the book - a do-it-yourself baby formula made from liver and bone broth - was said to have the potential to stunt the growth of babies and impair development. The criticism came as it emerged Evans' Facebook page was being scrubbed clean, with comments that were negative towards the paleo lifestyle were being deleted. After accusations from readers that their feedback was being erased, a rival Facebook page called Blocked By Evans was started, where people could raise their concerns freely. There was also a Twitter hashtag #blockedbypete. Just this week, in the wake of the cookbook controversy, comments questioning the safety of the broth were removed and the posters blocked from the page. Kirstie Cubbins, 31, a stay-at-home mother, had several comments she posted about the health concerns authorities has raised removed from the page. 'I linked to a News article about it [the bone and liver broth] and pointed out what the particular concerns about the formula was, and that it was by the public health authority,' Ms Cubbins told Daily Mail Australia. 'My comments were met with being told I was not welcome on the page as I was not going to support the paleo lifestyle.' Ms Cubbins comments were deleted and she was blocked from responding, though replies to her comments were left on the page. 'I haven't even commented on Pete Evans' page before but had been aware he is prone to deleting comments and blocking people,' she said. Evans visited a primary school in Ballarat, Victoria, last week to promote the paleo diet to children . The cancellation of the book comes as critics of Evans and the diet have claimed the chef deletes negative comments from his official Facebook page . 'My comments were never abusive, derogatory, rude or full of swearing. They just put the factual information across about why the baby formula recipe and other recipes in the new book were dangerous to babies.' Daria, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, had a similar experience on the page when Evans posted to his Facebook page comments linking the modern Australian diet and the rise of autism. 'I was disappointed to see yet another celebrity making an incorrect judgement about the developmental disorder. I commented to say that his statement was incorrect and that ASD [autism spectrum disorder] has multiple causes of which we are still discovering many,' Daria told Daily Mail Australia. Despite the criticisms, Evans has been a passionate defender of the paleo lifestyle . Daria said she was surprised to see that Evans was advocating the elimination of entire food groups, including grains, and posted a further question regarding how the celebrity chef came to the conclusion 'despite good scientific evidence to show their nutritional benefit, particularly in wholegrain form.' Both of her comments were deleted and she is now blocked from commenting or liking any post on the page. Evans has previously released two best-selling cookbooks through publisher Pan MacMillan, including titles Family Food and Healthy Every Day, and Carr, the wife of Australian Idol contestant Wes Carr, runs the popular Bubba Yum Yum website. Pete Evans, pictured with fellow paleo enthusiasts Luke Hines (left), and Wes Carr, wife of fellow co-author Charlotte Carr, has been an outspoken advocate of the paleo diet . Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley has allegedly been contacted regarding the issue, and publisher Pan Macmillan has reportedly held off on the scheduled release date of the cookbook of March 13. The Federal Department of Health released a statement regarding the concerns that had been brought to its attention. 'The Department of Health is aware of this publication and has concerns about the inadequate nutritional value of some of the recipes, in particular the infant formula, and has been consulting with experts and will continue to investigate this matter,' the statement said. Evans has previously released two best-selling cookbooks through publisher Pan MacMillan, including titles Family Food and Healthy Every Day . A disclaimer at the back of the cookbook states that the co-authors 'in good faith' the recipes will lead to a healthier life, 'relying on the information contained in this publication may not give you the results you desire or may cause negative health consequences.' Despite this, the book has been described as 'a treasure trove of nutritional information and nourishing paleo recipes that are guaranteed to put you and your little one on the path to optimum health.'

Publisher cancels the release of celebrity chef's pro-paleo recipe book . Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way was set for release on Friday March 13 . Pete Evans announces book will be published independently instead . Book co-authored by Evans, nutritionist Helen Padarin and  Charlotte Carr . One of the recipes is a DIY baby formula made from liver and bone broth . Public Health Association of Australia say recipes 'potentially deadly' Negative comments about paleo diet  deleted from Evans' Facebook page .

 be self-published later this year after his original publisher, Simon & Schuster Australia, decided it would no longer have anything to do with the product.
Evans claims in the book he wrote as "evidence" for his belief in a paleo (or hunter-gatherer) diet that he has witnessed an increase in allergies among Australian children since the 1980s. This rise, he says, is due to the increase in "overcooking" foods, which results in children becoming more prone to allergies. He argues his diet for babies will avoid these issues, among other health benefits, but this "evidence" and the claims they make have been heavily criticised by scientists, nutritionists, and even other proponents of a paleo diet.
Simon & Schuster announced its decision to withdraw The Healthy Way to Feed Your Baby this morning in a statement to the Sydney Morning Herald. "It's now clear — from the expert analysis that Simon & Schuster commissioned — that The Healthy Way to Feed Your Baby is simply not a book about a healthy diet," the statement said. "It is a guide to the Paleo diet with a particular application for pre-schoolers. The book's claims are inconsistent with the science."
The statement goes on to defend Simon & Schuster's own paleo diet book:
We know there is growing support for the Paleo diet as a lifestyle. The health benefits for adults are real and can have a significant effect on lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Simon & Schuster remains committed to publishing these health and lifestyle books.
Evans himself did not respond to a request for comment from Gizmodo Australia.
Simon & Schuster's statement said Evans' self-publishing of the book — and taking it out of the control of its other publishers — would make it harder to market and make a "successful sales outcome" more difficult. The decision to no longer publish the book was based on its "decision not to invest in any book published in this manner in the future".
The book, which was scheduled for release later this year, is expected to go on sale through online retailer Amazon. Evans has suggested the Amazon listing will be more favourable to him than Simon & Schuster's version.
The publisher's statement adds:
It is important that this decision is also taken into consideration with a view to other, future Paleo


What party poopers. Wrexham were all set to celebrate their 150th birthday and had their eye on a rather nice present - the FA Trophy. Coasting at 2-0 with just a quarter-hour remaining here at Wembley, Wrexham had their celebrations well underway. Then, North Ferriby United decided to roll up, gatecrash and ruin everything. Goals from Louis Moult and Jay Harris had the Welsh side in complete control but North Ferriby, who play a division below, forced extra time through Liam King’s penalty and Ryan Kendall’s late leveller. Players of North Ferriby United celebrate after winning the The FA Carlsberg Trophy on penalties . Then, incredibly, they took the lead as Kendall pounced again, only for Moult to send this magnificent advertisement for the non-league game to penalties. The first five spot-kicks were all scored, the next four saved and the four after that all scored. And so it was Wrexham’s Steve Tomassen, under the pressure of sudden death, who had to be the fall-guy. His penalty was kept out by Adam Nicklin and so North Ferriby were the ones who ascended the 107 steps to lift the handsome silver trophy. Captain of North Ferriby United Liam King lifts the trophy during the The FA Carlsberg Trophy Final . Adam Nicklin (centre) celebrates with King (R) and teammate Nathan Jarman after saving a penalty to win . It was, it’s fair to say, the finest moment in their 81-year existence, a moment nobody associated with the Humberside club will ever forget. For Wrexham, the national stadium has become something of a second home. This was their third visit in as many years - in 2013, they beat Grimsby Town in the FA Trophy final before returning later in the same campaign for the Conference Play-offs final, losing to Newport County. North Ferriby is a village on the north bank of the Humber, not too far from Hull. It has a population of under 4,000 and most of them seemed to have decamped to Wembley for the day. The place itself must have been eerily empty. Players of both team prepare for extra time which ended up finishing 3-3 after the 30 minutes . Among those watching on was Hull City chairman Assem Allam, while Tigers manager Steve Bruce had fixed it with his pal Sam Allardyce for Ferriby to use West Ham’s training facilities on the eve of the game. The Villagers, ninth in their league, had played under the Twin Towers but not under the Arch. It was 1997 when they last came to Wembley, losing to Whitby Town in the FA Vase final. The Welsh side were backed by some 10,000 supporters and, as expected, they made the early running. It took just 11 minutes to make the breakthrough as Moult continued his marvellous run of goals in this season’s Trophy. Louis Moult of Wrexham scores the first goal of the game as they took control early on in the final . Moult (centre) celebrates with Clarke after putting his side into the lead early on in the game . He scored at Stockport County in the second round, two more in the replay, and in both legs of the semi-final with Torquay United. In all, he has 16 goals this season and this was the most significant. Joe Clarke advanced down the left and exchanged passed with Connor Jennings before crossing low for Moult to finish from about eight yards. It was an accomplished finish, though the Ferriby defence allowed him ample time and space. Ferriby’s best opening of the half came when a neat ball over the top sprung Danny Clarke who did well to hold off two defenders before forcing goalkeeper Andy Coughlin into a block at his near post. Kay Harris scores to make it 2-0 during the FA Carlsberg Trophy Final but it wasn't enough for Wrexham . Early in the second-half, there was encouragement for Ferriby when Jason St Juste, an international for Saint Kitts and Nevis, shrugged off Steve Tomassen and was only denied when Coughlin dived at his feet. A minute later and Jennings should have found the net. Set clear by a brilliant through ball, he rounded goalkeeper Andy Nicklin only for Danny Hone to clear his shot off the line. On the hour, Wrexham did claim their second. Harris, part of the team that won here two years ago, was played into acres of space on the right by Jennings, raced clear and calmly slotted the ball past Nicklin. King of North Ferriby United scores a penalty to make it 2-1 during The FA Carlsberg Trophy Final . Wrexham: Coughlin; Tomassen, Smith, Hudson, Ashton; Jennings, Harris, Keates (c) (Evans 72), Clarke (Bishop 102), Morris (York 87); Moult . Substitutes not used: Carrington, Waterfall . Scorers: Moult 11, 117; Harris 60 . Booked: Coughlin . North Ferriby United: Nicklin; Topliss, Hone, Wilson, Wilde (Peat 88); Bolder (Jarman 61), Fry (Kendall 79); King; Clarke, Denton, St Juste . Substitutes not used: Nicholson (GK); Gray . Scorers: King (penalty) 75; Kendall 86, 100 . Booked: Jarman . Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland) Attendance: 14,585 . Man of the match: Jason St Juste . The goal showed how Ferriby had been stretched and Jennings nearly capitalised on a carbon copy opening minutes later, only to drag his shot wide. Wrexham seemed to be cruising but things were back in the balance when Danny Clarke broke through the heart of the defence and was fouled as he tried to get round Coughlin. Ferriby captain King assumed responsibility and hammered the spot-kick home to reinvigorate the match. After that it was all Ferriby and, with four minutes left, they drew level. St Juste did well to retrieve the ball wide on the left and, cutting in from the byline, he delivered a low cross on a plate for substitute Kendall to turn home. ‘You’re not singing anymore,’ sang those from Humberside. Kendall is the equivalent of Wrexham’s Moult. This was his sixth in the Trophy this season after earlier strikes against Mickleover Sports, Boston United (twice), Hyde and Farnborough. Ryan Kenda of North Ferriby scores the teams third goal of the game in extra time a Wembley . Kenda celebrates with his team-mates after equalising late at Wembley Stadium for minnows North Ferriby . Liam King (North Ferriby) SCORED 1-0 . Wes York (Wrexham) SCORED 1-1 . Nathan Jarman (North Ferriby) SCORED 2-1 . Andy Bishop (Wrexham) SCORED 2-2 . Ryan Kendall (North Ferriby) SCORED 3-2 . Connor Jennings (Wrexham) SAVED 3-2 . Jason St Juste (North Ferriby) SAVED 3-2 . Neil Ashton (Wrexham) SAVED 3-2 . Tom Denton (North Ferriby) SAVED 3-2 . Louis Moult (Wrexham) SCORED 3-3 . Matt Wilson (North Ferriby) SCORED 4-3 . Blaine Hudson (Wrexham) SCORED 4-4 . Nathan Peat (North Ferriby) SCORED 5-4 . Steve Tomassen SAVED 5-4 . All of a sudden, Wrexham were clinging on and Clarke forced Coughlin into a fine save with a dipping shot from outside the box in stoppage time. St Juste marauded again down the left, crossed and Kendall tried to flick it in, only to be denied by Blaine Hudson’s desperate sliding block. Coasting with 15 minutes left, Wrexham were somewhat fortunate to reach extra time. Still Ferriby were the better side. St Juste again accelerated into space down the right and was denied by Coughlin. And guess who was the provider for Kendall’s second in minute 100. St Juste’s ball looped up off the boot of Tomassen and found its way to Kendall for the simplest of close-range headers. Cue delirium among those wearing green and white. Hone had saved Ferriby once and he did so again with a vital slide tackle when Andy Bishop pulled the trigger with 10 minutes left. The Villagers were clinging on for dear life and their resistance was overcome just three minutes from time. A barrage was only half-cleared and it fell perfectly for Moult to thump home sweetly on the half-volley and ensure the drama of penalties. Neil Ashton watches as his penalty is saved by Adam Nicklin during The FA Carlsberg Trophy Final . Jason St Juste watches as his penalty is saved during the match between North Ferriby United and Wrexham . Adam Nicklin saves the final penalty taken by Steve Tomassen of Wrexham to win the final . The North Ferriby players run to their goalkeeper after he saved the penalty to win them the game .

Goalkeeper Adam Nicklin was the hero as North Ferriby came back from two goals down to beat Wrexham on penalties to win the FA Trophy . Louis Molt and Jay Harris goals had fired the Welsh side into the lead . Liam King scored a penalty to give United a lifeline before substitute Ryan Kendall equalised late in normal time . Kendall's header made it 3-2 before Moult's stunning strike set up penalties, which Ferriby triumphed 5-4 .

rexham's Racecourse Ground, it looked likely to be a special day for the 300 or so home fans (plus more from other clubs at the Racecourse). But then the magic, the moment, the magic moment was shattered and put into perspective by the two biggest, longest-serving supporters of all.
"This means more," the voice bellowed on the tannoy. "It means more." The Wrexham boss, Brian Flynn, has not won a major trophy as a manager but, according to him, it could be a good omen for the FA Cup - the club's only silverware.
And it probably would have if it was not for the two loud-hailing supporters of the club who, in a matter of minutes, reduced the club to a blubbering wreck. The noise was that deafening.
The FA Trophy was presented to the manager and captain, Craig Morgan, and was not placed anywhere special. It was presented by the "veterans", the men who had been around for the first team since its birth in the year 1877 and who have been around for every minute of every match since. The men who had the honour and privilege to walk the hallowed turf of their ancestors.
The players stood behind them, many of them having been on the team when they won their first trophy 50 years ago. The only difference was that it had been a silver, now a black, plastic cup.
The game was, and the season had been, dominated by the two teams. Wrexham's team has an average age of 23, compared with 25 for Port Vale. They had played together, and beaten, Port Vale five times in league and cup games before this match, while the Valiants had won four out of their previous seven matches.
Wrexham had scored 20 goals in their last 11, while Vale, who were also unbeaten in the last seven, had conceded just one. Vale had the more attractive style of play but it was no surprise that it was Wrexham who had won the final.
The first half had been a scrappy affair, punctuated by some good play from both sides. It was clear who was the more settled. Vale had looked confident, if a little lacking in ideas, but after Wrexham scored their first it was as if the weight of history, the weight of expectation from so many supporters and the weight of the noise from


Manchester City had long since been knocked out of the Champions League by the time the decision was taken to sack Roberto Mancini in the spring of 2013. European football was not the Italian’s speciality. However, as Manuel Pellegrini looks for a result to save his team’s season, other similarities between the reign of City’s current coach and the final, faltering weeks of his predecessor’s are strikingly relevant. Certainly the two men are different. Pellegrini is placid, Mancini explosive. Pellegrini is considered by some at City to be rather too nice while Mancini made enemies at every level. But, although Pellegrini may beg to differ, the warnings for the Chilean are to be found using football’s most fundamental barometer: results. Manuel Pellegrini is fighting to save his Manchester City job and needs a good result in Barcelona . Manchester City are looking to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit in the Nou Camp . Mancini’s final year at City saw a Barclays Premier League title win, a summer of faltering efforts in the transfer market and a subsequent championship defence in which his team’s levels dropped to the extent that they ended the 2012-13 season some way short of a rival — Manchester United — who did not have to be imperious to beat them into second. Sound familiar? Two years on and again City have failed to build on success. They have bought modestly, played well only sporadically and look destined to trail another less-than-convincing rival — this time it’s Chelsea — by some distance by the time they reach the finishing post. Did United win the title two years ago or did City simply fail to defend it properly? Perhaps a bit of both. Can we say the same again this time round? Almost certainly. Talk to people at City and they will stress that Mancini was not sacked because he failed to win a second league title. He was dismissed because City had failed to move forwards in Europe and because his style of management was, they feared, about to rip holes in the fabric of the club. Nevertheless, the similarities between what should have been Mancini’s consolidation season and this one are clear and that is why Pellegrini has every reason to feel anxious ahead of a mammoth task at the Nou Camp. On Tuesday at City’s hotel by the port, Pellegrini was in denial mode once again. ‘I don’t think my seat is in danger,’ he said. Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a further blow with defeat at Burnley . Pellegrini finds himself in a similar position to Roberto Mancini before the Italian was sacked . Mancini left City after a failed Premier League title defence and another dismal season in Europe . Nevertheless, in the first leg of this tie at the Etihad Stadium three weeks ago we saw far too much of what is wrong with the modern City and not enough of what is right. Haphazard at the back, weak in midfield and mentally suspect by their own admission, Pellegrini’s team were overrun for 45 minutes. Only their own spirit, the excellence of Sergio Aguero and a rare moment of fallibility from Lionel Messi at the death kept City in touch. As such, if they are to overcome a 2-1 deficit they simply must show us something we have not yet seen from them at this level, under either manager. Those who point to wins at home against Bayern Munich and away at Roma as evidence that City are learning are clutching desperately at straws. VIDEO Pellegrini doesn't fear for City job . Yaya Toure and Pellegrini speak from their hotel in Barcelona on the eve of the second leg . Toure knows his team must improve if they are to stand any chance of progressing to the quarter-finals . Joe Hart's penalty save from Lionel Messi at the end of the first leg has given City a glimmer of hope . City were on the ropes for much of both games. Certainly they controlled neither and were aided by some good fortune. On Wednesday it must be different, something the returning Yaya Toure seemed to agree with when he spoke on Tuesday. ‘Last year everybody said we were a top team in Europe,’ said the Ivorian. ‘Now we have lost a couple of games and everybody says we are the worst. We can deal with that. The players know what they have to do.’ During their own media gathering earlier in the day, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique and midfielder Andres Iniesta spoke diplomatically. City remain a feared opponent, was the message. The truth, however, is that City have not remotely troubled the Catalan club in successive Champions League meetings, and given that Barcelona have won 16 of their last 17 games and are yet to be shut out in Europe this season, the size of the English club’s task is clear. Barcelona train at their Joan Gamper base on the eve of the second leg against Manchester City . Luis Suarez scored both Barcelona goals in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium . There was one item of good news for City on Tuesday when Enrique confirmed that his central midfield totem, Sergio Busquets, will not play. The great Spaniard is injured and that may offer the likes of Toure and David Silva some hope as they look to attack Barcelona’s back four. Nevertheless, Pellegrini must hope for a considerable improvement. City simply must find it from somewhere. There is absolutely no desire at City to sack Pellegrini. What would that say about the judgment of those who hired him? Like every manager, however, he will live or die by his results. Currently his win ratio at City is 62 per cent. Mancini’s was 59 per cent. This is game number 99 of Pellegrini’s reign. By the time he reaches his century at home to West Bromwich on Saturday, he will hope to have something significant to reflect upon.

Manchester City face Barcelona at Nou Camp in second leg of last 16 tie . Catalan giants hold 2-1 lead after victory at the Etihad Stadium . Manuel Pellegrini needs a result to save City's season . Yaya Toure knows team must improve after 1-0 defeat by Burnley . CLICK HERE for Barcelona vs Man City team news .

ini’s first trophy since becoming Chilean national team coach shows, it is not in his character either.
Just when he was starting to look at home in his new position, the Chilean was removed by Manchester City and replaced by the man from Spain who was about to be replaced in turn. “We won the trophy with the coach we have,” came the club statement upon his dismissal. “A decision had been made and we have to respect that decision.”
Pellegrini’s decision to part company with City was the end of a turbulent first season in England for the 57-year-old, who had come off the back of an impressive spell with Malaga. The former River Plate boss came to the Etihad with high hopes after overseeing a runaway league title win in Spain that included 121 points.
He could not have expected that the new, oil-soaked owners would immediately embark on a spending spree after just one season back in the Premier League, which included some disastrous signings, such as Jack Rodwell, Stevan Jovetic and Micah Richards. In the end, the new arrivals didn’t really fit into the Chilean’s system, which seemed to be a mixture of pragmatism and football artistry.
The decision to sign Matija Nastasic (€8.3m from Fiorentina), Jesus Navas (€14m from Sevilla) and Stevan Jovetic (€22.7m from Fiorentina) was as unexpected as it was wrong. A striker was needed after the departure of Carlos Tevez to Juventus, so why not a striker who was actually a goalscorer? Jovetic’s best attributes as a player are his passing, movement and link-up play, in addition to his technical skill. This might be useful in some circumstances, but it is hardly what was required to replace one of the top three goal scorers in the Premier League last season. The two other arrivals, Richards and Rodwell, were seen as the solution to City’s lack of cover at the back, but they failed to show any improvement since leaving Eastlands last year.
Even so, City were still able to win three major trophies. After winning the League Cup in September, Pellegrini oversaw his side becoming the first team in Premier League history to win the league in the opening 25 games of the season (a feat only achieved by Arsenal and Leicester City since). However,


(CNN)For decades, no one has been able to convict millionaire Robert Durst. Not after his wife's disappearance. Not after his friend's suspicious death. Not even after he admitted he killed and dismembered his neighbor. But it may be Durst who does himself in with 11 words he muttered in a restroom: . "What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course." Those comments were picked up on a microphone he was wearing for the HBO documentary series about him called "The Jinx." Apparently, the real estate heir didn't turn his microphone off when he went to the bathroom. Durst now sits in a New Orleans jail after his arrest Saturday in connection with the 2000 death of his longtime friend Susan Berman in Los Angeles. On Monday, California prosecutors said Durst was "lying in wait" when he shot and killed Berman because she "was a witness to a crime." She had been shot in the head shortly before investigators were supposed to come ask her about the disappearance of Durst's first wife in 1982. Durst will be transferred to Los Angeles to face a first-degree murder charge. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. When he goes to trial, could those 11 words be admitted in court? Here, several legal experts weigh in: . Yes: . His lawyer could argue that he absolutely did. "Here's what his attorneys are going to say: They are going to say that he had an expectation of privacy," HLN legal analyst Joey Jackson said. "And as a result of that, putting this in context, he excused himself and went into a private bathroom." No: . That argument might not fly, CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin said. "That whole theory of the Constitution is that you have an expectation of privacy under certain circumstances when you're dealing with the police. But here, he's dealing with filmmakers." Furthermore, Toobin said, Durst had a microphone on. "You can't have an expectation of privacy when you're wearing a microphone. Yeah, he maybe forgot, but that's not good enough." Yes: . The defense very well could, said Jackson, the HLN analyst. "The attorneys are going to further argue that there was governmental action in as much as HBO was working very closely with the authorities. And they're going to say, isn't it coincidental how his arrest comes on the heels of the final episode of this HBO documentary?" No: . CNN legal analyst Paul Callan doesn't think that defense will work. "In criminal law, the police can't wire somebody up. They have to give you Miranda warnings if they're going to take a statement from you," he said. "However, if a civilian is tape-recording you, as was the case here with HBO, that's admissible in court if it's relevant to the crime committed." Yes: . He could. Susan Criss was the judge during Durst's 2003 murder trial in which he admitted to shooting an elderly neighbor and then dismembering him. She remembers how prosecutors didn't use many of his admissions. "In our trial, he had been recorded on the phone talking to his wife and friends, making a lot of admissions, and the state never used that," she said. "But he was aware that he had been recorded saying things that could implicate him in the murder that we were trying." No: . Probably not. Section 1220 of the California Penal Code says "evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered against the declarant in an action to which he is a party in either his individual or representative capacity." In this case, Durst is the declarant who spoke those words, and if they're used against him, they could be fair game. Yes: . It's a card the defense could certainly play. "It will be up to (defense attorney) Dick DeGuerin to talk about, and I think he's going to have a field day with the idea that it wasn't an answer in response to a question, (so) that's meaningless," CNN legal analyst Mark Geragos said. Already, one of Durst's attorneys has said not to read too much into his client's offhand remarks. "Your honesty would lead you to say you've said things under your breath before that you probably didn't mean," attorney Chip Lewis told Fox News' "Justice With Judge Jeanine." "We want to contest the basis for his arrest, because I think it's not based on facts, it's based on ratings," DeGuerin told reporters Tuesday in New Orleans. "So we will continue to fight for Bob. We want to get to California as quickly as we can so we can get into a court of law and try this case where it needs to be tried." No: . The prosecution could argue Durst knew what was going on. "Earlier in those interviews, in a previous interview for that very program, there was a break where he was caught practicing his testimony. And so he realized ... he had a mic on," said Criss, the judge from Durst's earlier trial. "This is a third time he's made that mistake. That's amazing." CNN's Catherine E. Shoichet contributed to this report.

Real estate heir Robert Durst has been investigated in two deaths and a disappearance . A microphone catches Durst saying he "killed them all" Legal experts debate whether that audio can be used against him in court .

Now, a jury has just found him guilty of third-degree murder in the 2000 death of Susan Berman in Los Angeles.
"There is justice for Susan," said Berman's sister, Debra Berman, outside of the courtroom Tuesday. "It's so meaningful for her that she doesn't have to come back and face him again."
Berman and Durst, both part of LA's rich and famous, were friends in the '90s and '00s, according to the "The Jinx" documentary series by HBO.
Durst is accused of killing Berman inside her home. Then in 2001, he shot his neighbor, Morris Black, after he discovered Black's body in Durst's New York apartment, according to "The Jinx."
Berman was killed just two days after Durst's wife disappeared, and a year before Durst was last seen alive. At the time, no one was able to prove a connection between the women.
Durst had long maintained his innocence, telling the FBI in 2015 that "I did not murder anyone."
In fact, during the trial, Durst himself said that "there were many times in my life when I considered suicide and homicide as options, but I never executed either," according to an audio tape he recorded.
While Durst admitted that he was at Berman's house that night, he insisted that he didn't kill her.
And when Durst was arrested in New Orleans in January 2015 for an unrelated murder, he said he killed Berman out of fear of being "hunted" like others who testified against him.
"I feel like a person who is being hunted for murder," Durst said at the time. "I am being accused of things by people who may be seeking vengeance for the wrongs that they feel have been done to them."
"I feel like a person who is being hunted for murder."
Durst's former attorney, Dick DeGuerin, said on Tuesday that they did not "have enough evidence for our purpose to prove the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree."
But Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said the jurors "heard him in his own words, and listened to what he said and what he did not say. And, without a doubt, they did what they should have done, and that is


(CNN)Is Philae still alive? The answer to this particular cosmic cliff-hanger was left unresolved towards the end of last year. The tiny space probe bounced across the surface of Comet 67P before touching down away from its intended landing zone. It returned plenty of data from the surface but ended up in a shady spot where there wasn't enough sunlight to keep it powered -- so then it went to sleep and nothing has been heard since November. In the months since, mission scientists have not been able to pinpoint its exact resting place. But now the comet-chasing mother ship Rosetta -- in orbit around 67P -- is to begin listening for signs that the lander has survived the cold and dark. Scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA), which is leading a consortium that includes NASA to find out more about the composition of comets and how they interact with the Sun, believe that if enough sunlight falls on Philae's solar panels it could revive. As the comet gets closer to the Sun and more light illuminates the lander, the chances improve. Lander system engineer Laurence O'Rourke told CNN that Philae needs 5.5 watts of power to reboot itself, nine watts to switch on the receiver to accept communications and 19 watts to activate its transmitter and allow two-way communication with the orbiter. Modern energy-saving domestic light bulbs consume 20 watts or lower so it doesn't need much to re-establish contact. On Tuesday, @ESA_Rosetta tweeted: "Excited! I have some opportunities to listen for @philae2014 to find out if he's awake!" Rosetta and Philae's love affair on Twitter . On the Rosetta mission blog, lander project manager Stephan Ulamec says: "It will probably still be too cold for the lander to wake up, but it is worth trying. The prospects will improve with each passing day." The mission website adds that Philae could already have woken up but does not yet have sufficient power to communicate with Rosetta. It says Rosetta will transmit to Philae between March 12 and March 20, listening for a response. Problems began for the lander when devices designed to anchor Philae to the surface failed. The gravity is so weak that without the harpoons intended to fire from the feet, the probe bounced across the comet. However, the mishap could prove to be a happy accident. O'Rourke explained that as the comet nears the Sun, Philae's original landing spot would have exposed it to temperatures that would have burned out its electronics. In that position it most likely would have died by now. From lander pictures, mission controllers think Philae, which is about the size of a washing machine, is tucked up underneath a cliff face, affording it some shade. Beginning Thursday, mission controllers will send what O'Rourke described as "blind commands" to Philae in the hope that the lander has enough power to receive instructions even if it can't respond. Philae will be told to save power for the transmitter. O'Rourke admits that it's a "long shot" but the team will try again in April if this attempt fails. If Philae revives it could be witness to an amazing show as the comet makes its closest approach to the Sun in August. "I think we are going to see some amazing images at that point," said O'Rourke. Even if Philae never wakes up, all is not lost. The mission has detected organic chemicals on the comet surface, though full details of that discovery have yet to be revealed. And the Rosetta mission is already changing perceptions of comets. O'Rourke says instead of a comet being a dirty snowball he now thinks of it as being "an icy dirtball." He described discoveries of dust and large "boulders" circling the comet after they were blown off by the Sun during previous orbits, and an image that appears to show a structure the size of a football pitch that has been lifted and then deposited next to the hole. "The Rosetta mission is not just about the lander. It's about orbiting and following a comet -- watching it wake up and then go to sleep again, finding the secrets held by comets. Every day is a new discovery," he said. Scientists have already applauded the mission's success to date. "The Rosetta radar experiment will reveal for the first time how a comet is put together," cosmochemist Denton S. Ebel told CNN in November. CNN Interactive: Rosetta and its mission . Opinion: How comet mission helps search for alien life .

Rosetta is to begin listening for signs that the lander has survived the cold and dark . From lander pictures, mission controllers think Philae is tucked up underneath a cliff face . Philae has already detected organic chemicals on the comet surface .

 landing site, on a flat, frozen patch of ground in a region called the "cold trap."
This marked the final chapter in the 10-year mission of its European builder, the European Space Agency (ESA), but many other space agencies are hard at work planning their own rendezvous with deep space, and the number of probes is set to increase in the coming decade.
As such, they're starting to ask some vital questions about whether the missions will be safe for the robots, should any future probes fall prey to a similar problem.
After all, the last thing we want is for one of these probes to be lost out in space, because its demise could leave debris that could hurt one of the real-life spacecraft trying to reach another planet.
This is not a problem that's confined to space probes -- some deep-space craft, such as the New Horizons mission which visited Pluto in 2015, will also end up passing close to Earth, in some cases with the space probe traveling in the opposite direction to where the asteroid or comet that they came from is heading.
The problem is that once the two pass each other, there's a very brief period where the Earth and the outer probe could pass each other very close, called the "Dager" or the "Kessler" zone, so the passing probe could be damaged if it's not careful.
It's a "unique situation that's been seen many times, and in all different orbits in the solar system," says Andrew Steele, project scientist for New Horizons. "It's been a bit like the asteroid belt, if you will."
That is, a region where space objects tend to linger for a few months but then move on.
The first recorded incident like this happened in December 2000, when the European Rosetta spacecraft was hurtling towards comet 42P, which passes by Earth every few years.
Just days before the probe was due to start its study of the comet, Rosetta got a passing dose from the asteroid 1999 RQ36, which was heading in the other direction and also happened to be a lot smaller than Rosetta. The effect was to nudge Rosetta a bit off-course, and it ended up missing its rendezvous with comet 42P.
"It was [a case of] a very, very small piece of a very large space rock having a small effect on


(CNN)How can I describe life in Crimea after a year under Russia's control? You start saying things like "Let's not talk about this on the phone" and become careful about the Facebook pages you "like." Because total surveillance and control has become routine -- like it was in the Soviet Union. In just one year so much has been lost and many Crimeans seem to have forgotten rights that were part of everyone's life. There is a growing level of censorship, inequality and political repression of those who don't agree with the government. In everyday communication, Crimeans, including those who support Putin and Russia, have to think about what they do and say. Thanks to the activities of the FSB (Russia's secret police) denunciation -- where a citizen tells the authorities about the wrongdoing of another -- is popular again. In the Soviet Union, especially in the late 1930s, denunciations written by Soviet citizens about their neighbors, friends and even relatives resulted in millions of victims in prisons and Gulag camps. Now in Crimea, no one feels safe. Anyone who doesn't like you can write a denunciation and the next day you will take part in a "joyful" conversation with the security services. Significant changes have also taking place in the most basic of rights, like freedom of movement. Now, there are two borders manned by armed -- and sometimes angry -- men who always have questions about where you are going and why you want to pass. For ethnic Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars, things have been very difficult and thousands fled to mainland Ukraine in the first months after annexation. Their fears were confirmed when Ukrainian activists and young Tatars began to disappear. Some were later found dead, others are still missing. Ukrainian patriots also left in the first month or two after occupation -- it would have been dangerous and uncomfortable to continue living on the peninsula. The next wave of migrants were those who hoped to adjust to the new rules, but could not. They started leaving when it became clear that things would get worse economically and politically. They have been replaced by a new set of arrivals from Russia: Officials, police, FSB and other authorities. After annexation, many who had worked for the Ukrainian government in the police, army and security services swapped allegiances to the Russian side. The Kremlin was happy to have them but has put special stamps the new recruit's personal files, which say they are "inclined to betrayal." One of the main arguments of pro-Russian locals is that the average salary in Russia is much higher. Indeed, since annexation, salaries have increased, especially in the public institutions like hospitals and schools. The salary increases caused a kind of post-referendum euphoria, which quickly fizzled in late 2014 when a strong dollar meant higher prices for everything from food to gadgets. Then wages were cut again, by anywhere from 30% to 70% depending on the industry. Many doctors and teachers were greatly dissatisfied with wage cuts, but no one protested because in Russia, you must obtain permission for a public assembly. Of course, permission is mostly given to people or organizations loyal to the Kremlin. Tourism, a formerly dependable income source for many Crimeans, has been hit very hard. More than half of all tourists who used to visit Crimea in the summer were Ukrainian and last year tourism was down by 50%. Last summer, the peninsula was empty and many hotel owners had almost no customers. Despite of the deteriorating economic and human rights situation, many of those who were for the annexation of Crimea continue to support Russia. As strange as it may sound, the harder life becomes here in Crimea, the more people support Putin and hate Ukraine. In a little over a year, the Russian propaganda machine has turned Ukraine from "brother state" to Russia's main enemy. For some Crimeans 2014 was a year of tragedy and farewell to their homeland. Others saw a dream realized. What things will look like in another year is unclear, but what is clear is that nothing will be the same again.

Life under total surveillance and control now the norm in Crimea, says writer . Old Soviet practice of denunciation has become commonplace, he says . He writes: The harder life gets in Crimea, the more people support Putin .

 if you have too many "likes," the local government will come to visit your house.
This is a direct result of the "law on countering extremist activity" passed a year ago. And if you're worried about what happens to those of you who already live here, well, let's not talk about that.
The Russian authorities like to joke about how they have no plans to hold this part of Ukraine in the foreseeable future. But if you've lived in Russia, as I have, then you know what that means: Crimea isn't going anywhere. It's the "Russian space" now, forever. And that means, forever, it belongs to Vladimir Putin.
This is why Ukrainians who love democracy must do everything possible to help protect the country as an independent, sovereign state.
My father was one of the victims of Stalin's repression. As a high-ranking officer in the Soviet Armed Forces, he was a well-known Soviet general. Stalin had him killed. For some reason, his name isn't remembered much anymore. He was, you might say, a forgotten hero.
I'm in charge of Ukraine's Presidential Administration. When I first came to work for President Petro Poroshenko last year, I was in charge of everything connected with Crimea. This involved a lot of meetings. And a lot of sleepless nights.
Today, Russia doesn't have any diplomatic relations with any of the countries whose capitals are in Ukraine. As such, no Russian diplomat is allowed to enter Ukraine from any country where a Ukrainian embassy or mission doesn't exist. So our team had to try to think up new ways to establish diplomatic contacts with Moscow. We tried to use the old Soviet connections we have. After all, when you're looking for a job in a new country, you don't always turn to the embassy.
We also tried a number of novel approaches. For instance, the "I'm from the West" method: You say you have some "friends" living in Washington or London, and you tell them, "Oh, they're going to the Ukraine crisis summit."
In the end, we went with the "I'm a friend of the president" tactic. And the good news is, after we began implementing that method, things began to ease up.
The Russian Embassy in Ukraine began to answer its e-mail, and sometimes phone, and the Russian foreign


Ashley Pearson had her energy adjusted by healer to the stars (and their dogs) Paul Lennard . Ashley Pearson writes a weekly column on Femail Online about the joys and stress of motherhood for the career girl who may have come a bit late to the party, but is happy to be here just the same. This week she reveals how it feels to be 'healed' by hands from La La land... As an avid celebrity watcher I can tell you the buzz around energy healing in Hollywood these days is deafening. Apparently they are the new shrinks, psychics and therapists all in one. We know that Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan but also celebrities like Naomi Watts, Jessica Biel and Halle Berry are reportedly getting energy ‘adjustments’ during important photo shoots. Recently W magazine hailed energy healers as the ‘new shrinks’ amongst the A-list, and more and more celebrities have been experimenting with energy work to help with everything from pain, insomnia, weight loss, heartbreak, grief, anxiety, and depression. As crazy as it sounded, ultimately it was a trend I was happy to try. After all, who can’t use a little bit of an ‘energy adjustment’ now and again? I went to see Paul Lennard, who is the healer of choice for footballers, royalty and yes, dogs. (Apparently the A-list in Hollywood get their dog’s energy adjusted too; and I’m betting serious money that Jennifer Aniston is one of them). Meeting Paul, I immediately felt at ease; at the same time there’s an intensity behind those eyes. I saw him in London at the Shambhala Urban Escape in the Metropolitan by COMO, but Paul is a jet setter; he is currently in Spain at La Escondida Hotel hosting a retreat but frequently works out of celeb favourite Chiva-Som in Thailand, (he’s their most popular visiting therapist) and everywhere from Amsterdam to LA. The treatment itself is a mix of craniosacral therapy, psychic insights and Chi Nei Tsang - an ancient Taoist abdominal massage that releases blocked energy. As I lay fully clothed on a massage table, Paul scanned my body without touching it, and occasionally pressed a point which was excruciating. At other times, he appeared to pull invisible 'strings' from my body - stuck energy, apparently. He says that he’s guided in his work by what he can only describe as 'intuition' or a 'sixth sense' to clear old traumas that are showing up as current health problems in the mind and body. The therapy is said to address the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. According to Paul, these aspects are so intricately intertwined and connected that a physical problem may have its roots in an emotional difficulty. Once he has addressed the energy 'leak' or 'blockage', the body, he says, heals itself. Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of energy 'adjustments' and in Hollywood energy healers are the 'new shrinks' As he worked, I felt so relaxed it was ridiculous. I felt weightless, like I’d just had an intense, hours long massage – without being touched. At one point, he asked me if I’d had any kind of a physical or emotional trauma around the age of 7 years old, one that caused me to be separated from my mom overnight. Without hesitation, I dismissed it and answered no. Then I remember I’d had surgery, a complicated tonsillectomy at age 7 and was in the hospital overnight. He also recognised other things about my character and spirituality without my saying very much at all. Naturally curious, I asked him how he does it and why. Although there’s no formal training for something like this, he told me that he began his career as a physical trainer and working with clients he began ‘seeing things’ – pictures and images that turned out to be connected to a trauma in the person’s life. Reiki is an ancient method of moving healing energy through your body through the hands of the practitioner . He clarified that he is not a psychic and he has no power to predict the future – rather he can sometimes look into the past, particularly if a past trauma has manifested into a physical blockage of energy. He says that he is ‘tuning in’ to the client's emotional history, clearing trauma that is stored at a cellular level. He claims that he can often 'see' where the body is unconsciously 'holding' the memory of an event or feeling which has a physical manifestation, most often in a negative way. As outlandish as it may sound, my overall feeling upon leaving was that just maybe these crazy celebrities are on to something. As I left I felt positive, relaxed and re-energised. Energy healing may not be for everyone but I found it to be something far more restorative than I had imagined it could be. Paul is currently hosting an ‘Energy Healing Week’ at La Escondida Hotel & Restaurant, a stylish luxury boutique hotel in Spain until the 18th March 2015. Guests will have three sessions with Paul on alternate days and three massages on the other days, with guided hikes through the Font Roja National Park as well as horse riding and cycling available. A one-hour treatment with Paul Lennard at La Escondida is €85, a minimum of 3-4 treatments are recommended for longer lasting benefits. www.hotelescondida.com .

Ashley meets the healer of choice for footballers, royalty and dogs . The treatment involves lying on a massage table without being touched . Celebrity writer says: 'I felt so relaxed it was ridiculous'

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The phone call came. You know the one, it’s someone you’ve met before asking if your energy had been read and could you come in? Well mine had. Paul Lennard is an international healer to the stars (and their dogs) who does what he calls ‘energy therapy’ to clear blocks in people’s energy (you don’t actually get to see them but apparently they exist all around us.)
My appointment was in North London. Paul works out of an airy and minimalist practice room, a space I felt instantly relaxed in. Paul is dressed entirely in black and wears an air of calm about him. I told him of my need for a “pick me up’ as my three-year-old son was about to go on a five-hour car journey. “What does he need?” asked Paul. As I described my son, Paul looked around the room and said he’d come in and do a reading. “Is my energy the same?” I asked. “No”, said Paul, “It’s much lighter.”
Paul started by asking me if I knew that my hands were like a radio station. As I agreed that my hands often felt like antennas, he continued to tell me that the way my hands are positioned show my openness and acceptance to the world and others and how I was holding and moving them.
I have two children under three years old with my husband and as Paul continued to talk about the energy in the room, I felt all the tension drain from my body. His readings are not always done in this order but my three-year old definitely needed clarity and a release of tension.
When his reading was complete, Paul asked how I was feeling and it was then that I realised why I’d come to see him. I could feel it in my body that I felt more open, more relaxed and a definite sense of well-being.
Paul had come into the room and turned my day round, he also helped me to see that I am no longer the energetic young girl I once was. As our energy is affected by our experiences, both happy and sad.
For me the therapy was a gentle introduction into the world of energy, and one that I would not turn down again. I felt calm and relaxed and my energy was better adjusted. I don’t always leave the house feeling the same way I do after my afternoon with Paul.
When I left Paul’s practice I turned


This Irish setter, named Jagger, is feared to have been murdered at the Crufts dog competition . The world of dog breeding was rocked by scandal last night amid allegations that a prize-winner at this year's Crufts was deliberately poisoned. In a plot straight from the pages of a detective drama, a breeder claimed her £50,000 Irish setter died after he was fed meat laced with toxins. But she believes the poisoner mistakenly targeted the wrong dog and had intended to kill another of her Irish setters that looks very similar. In what could become the biggest scandal in Crufts' 124-year history, three-year-old Jagger collapsed and died on Friday, the day after coming second in his class at the world's most famous dog show. Tests found that Jagger – pedigree name Thendara Satisfaction – had eaten cubed beef laced with up to three poisons. However co-owner Dee Milligan-Bott believes the intended victim was four-year-old Noodle, pedigree name Thendara Pot Noodle, who won best of breed on the day Jagger competed. The two almost identical looking dogs had switched places on the benches where entrants sit before and after going in the show ring at the NEC in Birmingham. Jagger died in the arms of joint owner Alexandra Lauwers at her home in Belgium. She reported his death to police and animal welfare officials there, and to the Kennel Club, which runs Crufts. CCTV footage from the NEC is being reviewed but West Midlands Police and the RSPCA here have yet to be informed officially. The target? Noodle, pedigree name Thendara Pot Noodle, at Crufts with co-owner Dee Milligan-Bott . There has been controversy over the increasing number of foreign dogs allowed to compete at Crufts, which attracts more than 20,000 entries from 200 breeds. This year's competition ended last night with Knopa, a foreign-owned Scottish terrier, being named best in show. But Jagger's owners say he could have been fed the poisoned meat by a 'random psychopathic dog hater' or a jealous rival breeder. The Kennel Club said it had not heard of such an incident before and promised to assist any police inquiries. Last night Mrs Milligan-Bott, 56, said she had 'done nothing but cry' over Jagger's death. She said: 'We think this is the work of some random psychopathic dog hater who decided to visit Crufts with one thing in mind, rather than any sort of targeted attack.' Mrs Milligan-Bott, who breeds and shows Afghan hounds and Irish setters with her husband Jeremy Bott, 66, said tests showed Jagger had been killed by a 'pesticide-type' poison. She said: 'Some sadistic person out there poisoned our dog. Crufts is a high-profile event and we live in a very anti-dog society.' The holding area where dogs are 'benched' before and after competing is open to the public, although they are asked not to touch the animals. In what could become the biggest scandal in Crufts' 124-year history, three-year-old Jagger collapsed and died on Friday, the day after coming second in his class at the world's most famous dog show . Clare Balding posted a message on Twitter about the incident after it was confirmed that a dog had died . She plans to inform West Midlands Police of the circumstances surrounding Jagger's death when she receives the written toxicology report later this week. Mrs Milligan-Bott said she had heard of rumours of skullduggery involving other breeders at shows but had not come across anything like this in 30 years of competing. 'I don't believe it had anything to do with other competitors,' she said. 'We have had so many calls [from other breeders who were at the show]... everybody has been pulling together and offering support.' She is convinced Jagger was fed poisoned meat when he was on the bench on one of the handful of occasions he was left on his own for up to 15 minutes – the only times he was unattended. She is unsure if that was before or after he entered the show ring. She told Dog World magazine's website that nothing appeared untoward until both dogs returned to her home in Kilsby, Northamptonshire, after competing on the first day of the show on Thursday. 'All the dogs were all running and playing together and Jagger seemed a bit tired, unable to keep up with the others,' she said. 'Three or four hours later, after getting back to Belgium, he collapsed and by the time the vet arrived he was dead. The post-mortem showed that two or three different poisons were used and that it is likely it was administered on Thursday morning. 'We're now waiting for exact toxicology reports. Whoever did this knew what they were doing, trying to get exactly the right type of poison with a slow release.' The animal had won second in his class when he was at Crufts and his owner think he was poisoned there . The dogs had changed places on the bench after one became agitated about being near a bitch in season, it is understood. In another twist, Mrs Milligan-Bott said the best of breed and challenge certificates won by Noodle had mysteriously been taken from the benches at some point. 'And at Richmond last year someone let one of my dogs off its bench and he went missing, before being found on someone else's bench,' she added. 'It's been suggested that someone's really got it in for us, and to not let it get to us. There do seem to be too many coincidences.' Mrs Milligan-Bott, whose setters were named Thendara after her kennels, which has a worldwide reputation for breeding champion show dogs, added: 'It's turning into such a nasty sport. I went back to Crufts on Saturday but I was like a zombie – I just thought, 'I don't want to do this any more'.' A post on her Facebook page outlined the death of 'our beautiful boy' Jagger and warned other competitors not to leave their dogs unattended at Crufts. At her home in Tongeren, near Liege, Mrs Lauwers, 34, a full-time breeder who takes her dogs to see the elderly in residential homes, said: 'They have not only taken away a dog, or merely a pet, they have taken away a family member. 'It should be a hobby and nothing more. To think he may have been poisoned by a rival at a dog show just makes it even harder to take. 'How people can resort to killing a helpless animal from jealousy or hate for a dog in a competition is too much to comprehend. I know people take it seriously but If you want to target me, smash my windows or something – don't go and kill my pet dog. Jagger took part in the competition on Thursday and achieved second place in his class at Crufts . The dog's owners said he appeared to be following the footsteps of 2010 best of breed winner Mr Jingles . Jagger fell ill when he returned to his other owners in Belgium and died before a vet was able to get to him . The title of best in show was won last night by a five-year-old Scottish terrier named Knopa. Bred in the US and owned by Russians, Knopa, who competes under the name McVan's To Russia With Love, was shown by American Rebecca Cross, who said it marked Knopa's retirement as a show dog. Dublin, a flat-coated retriever from Sweden which had won the gundog category, was overall runner-up. The ceremony was temporarily halted when the stage was stormed by a protester waving a sign saying: 'Mutts against Crufts.' 'He could have been targeted for being a foreign dog, there's a lot of ill feeling from some camps towards them for some reason. 'But first and foremost he was our pet and we are absolutely distraught. He died right in front of me in my arms, there was nothing we could do. My little boy is only nine, he is devastated.' Mrs Lauwers took Jagger's body to a clinic. She said they found 'green and black substances inside cubes of beef' in his stomach. 'Jagger loved people and he loved food - he would have just trusted whoever gave it to him,' she said. On her Facebook page, she added: 'To the person who has done it, hope you can sleep well knowing you have killed our love, family member and best friend to our son.' She is due to give a full statement to police today and toxicology reports are due to be completed on Wednesday or Thursday. Jagger cost around £850 as a puppy and won best of breed at the Ladies' Kennel Association show at the NEC in December. Because of his pedigree, success in shows and value as a stud dog, he could have commanded a price of up to £50,000, experts said. Jagger was not insured for any particular sum of money, however, only by normal pet insurance which covers vets' fees. Kennel Club secretary Caroline Kisko said: 'The Kennel Club is deeply shocked and saddened to hear that Jagger the Irish setter died some 26 hours after leaving Crufts. 'We have spoken to his owners and our heartfelt sympathies go out to them. We understand that the toxicology report is due next week and until that time we cannot know the cause of this tragic incident.' Jagger was the son of Mr Jingles, the dog which won Crufts Best in Breed 2010 .

Irish setter competed in Crufts on Thursday and came second in class . But when the dog returned to Belgium it collapsed and died on Friday . Tests found that Jagger had eaten cubed beef laced with toxins . Owner Dee Milligan-Bott thinks intended victim was four-year-old Noodle . Identical looking dogs switched places where entrants sit during show . Jagger died in arms of joint owner Alexandra Lauwers at Belgium home .

 brutally killed at a training exercise. Jagger, a three-year-old Irish setter owned by Mark Catherwood from Merseyside, is feared to have been murdered by his trainer at Crufts, where the world's biggest dog show takes place.
The allegations by the British dog owners' union, which is supporting Jagger's 20-year-old owner, have shocked the dog-owning world. Mr Catherwood was quoted in a newspaper as saying that Jagger had "been brutally murdered" after a "gruelling training session" with his handler, Nicki Booth, at the 2005 Crufts dog show. The 'Sunday Mirror' said: "The 16-month-old Irish setter was allegedly tied and strangled by his handler and then buried in the showground grounds at the Royal Agricultural Society of England in Warwickshire.
"Mr Catherwood, who lives at Haydock Park, near St Helens, Merseyside, paid more than £2,000 to win the class and said that he had even sold his car to pay for the competition."
The paper quoted him as saying: "My beloved setter Jagger was slaughtered in an act of premeditated cruelty. I feel so angry about it - it is an act of treachery. It was a very difficult decision to reveal what I know, but it is important to warn other entrants. I was so sick. I found it very hard to believe and I was shocked.
"You think dogs are your best friend but this has shown me they aren't. I am not the kind of man to make an allegation and have my name dragged through the mud. This has had a terrible effect on my wife and our family. People think the winner is the king of the dog world but they don't tell you about all the things that go on behind the scenes. When a dog wins they are given £2,500 and when the dog wins a lot it goes up to £10,000.
"The other thing that angers me is the whole point of Crufts is to encourage responsible breeding. This is completely the opposite. It is to encourage people to think a dog is worthless and to kill it for sport." The world of dog breeding was rocked by scandal last night amid allegations that a prize-winner at this year's Crufts was brutally killed at a training exercise.

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A top American dog handler has caused outrage by picking up her championship winning Scottish Terrier by its tail at a British show. Rebecca Cross, who won Best in Show at Crufts last weekend, was filmed picking up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail - an act she says was 'just habit'. Now Cross, a mother-of-one and military veteran from Glen Burnie, Maryland, is at the center of a campaign calling for her to be stripped of the prestigious accolade. More than 100,000 people have signed a petition following the competition, which has already seen more than its fair share of scandal. Scroll down for video . Animal lovers have accused the Crufts organisers of 'turning a blind eye' after footage emerged showing U.S competitor Rebecca Cross picking up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail . Nearly 100,000 people have now signed an online petition, calling for Ms Cross to be stripped of her prestigious title . The Kennel Club explained that it had warned Ms Cross not to pick up the dog in that manner but that it was 'customary' to do so in the U.S . 'Strip Rebecca Cross of her Best In Show award at Crufts 2015 for her unduly harsh handling of the Scottish Terrier, Knopa,' the petition reads. 'Under KC Rule A42 I believe that Ms Cross is guilty of "behaving discreditably and prejudicially to the interests of the canine world" and should be held accountable.' The British Kennel Club, the organizers of the show, which was held in Birmingham, said it had warned Cross not to pick up the dog in that manner but that it was 'customary' to do so in the U.S. Knopa beat over 21,000 dogs to be named Best in Show at the competition. After the footage emerged of Cross handling her dog, Crufts issued an almost immediate apology. Cross also issued an apology, saying she 'didn't do it on purpose, it was just habit'. She added: 'It's just one of those things. It happened and I tried to really think about it and not do it, but it's habit.' The petition claims Ms Cross (right), whose prize-giving was interrupted by an anti-Crufts campaigner (left), is guilty of ‘behaving discreditably and prejudicially to the interests of the canine world’ Ms Cross (pictured in the arena) apologized, saying she 'didn't do it on purpose, it was just habit' Veteran: Her Facebook page shows Cross, who has a baby daughter, previously served in the military . Cross, who lived in Japan for four years and now resides in Maryland where she breeds different types of pedigree dogs, has bred and owned Scottish Terriers for two decades. She has previously won multiple Best in Shows, according to an online bio, and also works full-time for a consulting group in Maryland, according to her website. Despite her apology, the anger towards her continued to grow, with the petition gaining nearly 100,000 in less than 12 hours. It claims  Ms Cross is guilty of ‘behaving discreditably and prejudicially to the interests of the canine world’. But, in a second statement, the Kennel Club said it would not be 'fair' to strip the dog of its Best in Show title, solely due to the  behavior of its owner. A Kennel Club spokesman added that, although there was 'clear guidance' that dogs should not be handled in this way, it would be reviewing its procedures in light of the incident. Jagger, who is co-owned by Belgian Aleksandra Lauwers and Leicester-based breeder Dee Milligan-Bott, died in his owner's arms on Friday, after returning home to Belgium . Scandal: The owner of this chamption Myter, Eye to Eye, also believes the dog was deliberately poisoned after she was found vomiting and shaking in pain shortly before it was due to be judged on Friday . The Scottish Terrier was initially bred as a working dog by farmers to eradicate vermin and hunt small animals underground. It has a very long and strong tail which owners traditionally used to pull it out of holes. It is not said to hurt to pick them up in this way. They were introduced into America in the early 1890s and it was not until the years between World War I and World War II that they became popular. They have been owned by a variety of celebrities, including the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose Scottie "Fala" is included with FDR in a statue in Washington, DC, as well as the 43rd President George W. Bush. They said: 'We completely understand the concerns about how Knopa, the Best in Show dog, was handled on the judging table. 'A decision will be made by committee about what action may be taken within the current rules and guidance. In this specific case an investigation is underway and a decision will be made by committee about the actions that have been taken by the exhibitor at Crufts and the next steps. 'The judge’s primary focus is on the dogs themselves and we do not believe it would be fair to strip the dog of its Best in Show title because the dog was awarded this prize based on its own merits in the show ring.' It added: 'Prior to this incident the guidance related to handling has been followed by those showing their dogs but in light of this situation we will be reviewing our rules and guidance and how they may need to be amended going forward. This is the latest incident are the latest controversies to hit the world famous competition. Earlier this week, it emerged that six dogs who took part in the competition had been reportedly poisoned, including Irish setter Jagger, who died at his Belgium home on Monday. The RSPCA confirmed it was investigating allegations that an overseas competitor had mistreated his dog outside the showground, pictured .

Rebecca Cross, a mother-of-one and military veteran from Maryland, caused outrage at British dog show last weekend . She was filmed picking up five-year-old Scottish terrier Knopa by tail . Footage led to online petition which accused Crufts of 'turning blind eye' Organizers allegedly warned her about handling but will not remove title . Comes amid allegations that six dogs were poisoned at world famous show .

 hind legs with no visible hindrance from the judge, leading to angry reaction on social media. (Scroll down for video)
The incident happened at Birmingham’s NAC dog show on Thursday.
Footage of the incident was widely shared on social media this weekend but it has been viewed over 1.7 million times on Twitter alone.
One critic, who has almost 10,000 followers, tweeted: ‘Disgusting. She had no right to just pick up her dog by the tail like that, it could have been seriously hurt.’
The clip shows Miss Cross picking up Knopa by the scruff of its neck as the dog is presented by the judge. The dog, an award-winning pedigree of the Scottish breed, had been awarded second place in the Best of Breed category on the day, but it was denied first place when the decision was announced.
As a result of the protest, the show’s management team has reportedly introduced a rule change.
This rule change will see dog owners prohibited from picking up their dogs by the scruff of the neck or by the tail, according to Miss Cross’ handler, David Chipperfield.
In an interview with The Times, Mr Chipperfield said: ‘It was very unfortunate, but I’ve dealt with things like that before.
‘There’s no rule, and there can’t be.
‘She’s gone on to win best in show at Crufts.
‘She was just walking down the line, trying to take a picture.’
It is not the first time Miss Cross’ actions with her dog have caused controversy.
Miss Cross, the daughter of two-time Crufts judge Lesley Cross, picked up her dog using the ‘padded carry’ technique last year.
The move means that Miss Cross grips her dog under its armpits, lifting it up, as opposed to the method adopted by her rival judge, Barbara Broom, of the ‘padded rump’ technique.
The ‘padded carry’ was banned as of 2006 after ‘significant damage’ was caused to the spine of dogs.
The ‘padded carry’ technique can cause a lot of pain to dogs, and is thought to have been responsible for injuries to 150 dogs between 2006 and 2013.
The ‘padded carry’ and ‘padded rump’ techniques were originally developed by dog show exhibitor Sheila Jordan


(CNN)"In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd," wrote Miguel de Cervantes, the Shakespeare of Spain. And the quest to find his remains has sometimes seemed both, even (dare one say it) quixotic in a time of recession. But forensic scientists have persevered, and appear to have triumphed. Almost 400 years after Cervantes' death, a team led by Francisco Etxeberria announced Tuesday that they were confident they had found Cervantes' coffin in the crypt of the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in the Barrio de Las Letras (Literary Quarter) in Madrid. Historical records indicated Cervantes had been buried there, but the convent had been substantially rebuilt since. (Etxeberria, incidentally, performed the autopsy on former Chilean President Gen. Salvador Allende, confirming he had committed suicide.) At a news conference in Madrid on Tuesday, Etxeberria said that while there was no mathematical proof or DNA test available to completely verify the findings, there were "many coincidences and no discrepancies" in the examination of "Osario 32," a common grave in the crypt that contained the remains of 16 people. "We have Cervantes, represented in some form in this group of bones that are unfortunately very degraded and very fragmented," Etxeberria told national television. The search for Cervantes' coffin -- using radar -- began last year, funded by the Madrid City Council. It first mapped more than 30 burial cavities in the walls and nearly 5 meters beneath the floor of the church. Mass spectrometry dated fragments of wood and cloth found in these cavities to the 17th century, an encouraging but far from conclusive development. One crumbling coffin found in January had the initials "M C" hammered in nail heads, along with a jumble of skeletal remains. Even then Exteberria urged caution, but further research has narrowed the odds. The forensic team had been hoping that some of those remains would positively identify Cervantes, who suffered gunshot wounds in the chest and left hand at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. But they are not in sufficiently good shape, and some of the remains found may be of Cervantes' wife, Catalina de Salazar. Nor will DNA analysis be much help, for there are no known descendants of Cervantes. Catalina was not Cervantes' first partner. As a teenager he ran away from home with a barmaid, Josefina de Perez, before enlisting with the Spanish Navy. It was only in the 1580s that he started to write, publishing "La Galatea" in 1585 and his most famous work, "Don Quixote," in 1605 -- or to give its full title, "The Adventures of the Ingenious Nobleman Don Quixote of La Mancha." But "Don Quixote" would hardly be noticed in Cervantes' lifetime, and he was almost penniless when he died, having joined the Third Order of St. Francis in his declining years. He knew he was dying when he wrote in the prologue of a posthumously published novel, "Perhaps the time may come when I mend again this broken thread and say what words fail me here and what needed to be said. Farewell, waggish jokes; farewell, wittiness; farewell, merry friends, for I am dying and longing soon to see you, happy in the life to come." Cervantes was buried on April 23,1616 -- in the same week William Shakespeare died. There are now plans to reinter Cervantes at the convent and build a new entrance to the crypt in time for the 400th anniversary of Cervantes' death next year. Tyler Fisher, a lecturer in Hispanic studies at Royal Holloway College in London, says that such exhumations "ignite public attention, inspire re-readings, and invest an all-but-forgotten corner of the city with a renewed, imaginative depth." Cervantes might enjoy all the attention. Many literary critics say he was not aware of his own genius. John Ormsby, a scholar and translator of Cervantes' work in the 19th century, wrote of "Don Quixote," "Never was a great work so neglected by its author." CNN's Helena Cavendish de Moura contributed to this report.

Scientists say they've found the burial place of the influential author . Miguel de Cervantes died in 1616 .

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This month, an unlikely adventurer -- a Spaniard with the improbable name of Andres Jimenez -- set out on a mission to find the remains of the great poet, who died in 1616.
With a group of amateur sleuths, including himself, the author plans to take a helicopter into the Sierra de Madrid, Spain, to find traces of the "grave of the soul of Europe."
On Aug. 8, a replica of the poet's coffin will be buried in the mountain, with Jimenez's group using a geolocator, an electronic device that tracks the location of any object it is attached to, to find the grave. They hope to find evidence of a literary treasure: bones of the poet Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. The first European to be buried in the mountain was King John III of Portugal, the author's great-great grandson.
"We want to know where Cervantes was buried," Jimenez told CNN. "We know where he died, but his remains are still unknown. We want to have the confirmation of what we have suspected for many years."
It's all in the name of a quest that began in 1998 with the first attempt to locate the writer's remains. Spanish journalist Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.
Jimenez's research and personal quest started in 1998 when he learned that some of the writer's personal belongings were found in a house near a convent in the city of Alcalá de Henares where Cervantes lived most of his life. "There, the historian Javier Martinez found a sheet of paper with Cervantes' signature -- which he later acquired and donated to the city of Alcalá," he told CNN.
"It's incredible that it ended up in such an obscure place, and so close to where Cervantes died," he said. "It could only be that. What other explanation could there be?"
Since 2000, the group has come up with 23 locations that could be considered the writer's final resting place -- from a monastery in Valladolid, a convent near Madrid, to an unassuming house outside the town of Salamanca.
In order to find the final resting place of the world's most famous author, Jimenez and his team have conducted forensic studies, done soil and pollen tests, and compared historical documentation of the writer's home town with