And it is hard to trust auditors' independence if they have sold their services as a loss-leader for lucrative advice.

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Yet, this advice is repeated endlessly by experts, magazines, weight loss gurus and millions of Americans believe it.

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Before the loss - by 69 votes - it was suggested that workers should get free legal advice before taking part.

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For instance, a cardiac patient may be referred to the diabetes department who may have to call in the advice of a respiratory therapist, but all will be linked back to the weight loss clinic.

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And Lindgren's aspirations for the season with Wolves will be boosted by the news that teenage sensation Tai Woffinden is defying doctor's advice and insisting he will continue to ride, despite thumb and shoulder injuries suffered during the midweek loss at Ipswich.

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And we get people to think out of the box and they join us and we provide camaraderie, we can provide advice, and we also provide laughter, which is very important when you're going through job loss.

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