Once an animal is in a chute, the small space where an animal is held just before it enters the ring, she said, a prod can only be used on the shoulder of a horse if the judge, contestant and owner of the animal all agree that it is needed because a horse will not leave the chute.

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The commission, chaired by Sir John Vickers, an independent-minded economist, also called for a big increase in the amount of capital held within these ring-fenced banks as a buffer against losses.

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In his 32-carat apricot-color diamond ring, the stone is held in place by threads tied on either side in delicate diamond-shape knots.

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Last month, Strauss-Kahn was held for more than 24 hours by police in Lille and questioned about alleged involvement in the prostitution ring.

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