'It appeared he started using LIVESTRONG as a brand to elevate himself and as a shield to cover or dodge criticism of his unsportsmanlike behavior.

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The shield in Dark Souls serves a similar purpose to duck-and-cover in Gears of War, for instance.

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The Charity Shield has become the first club match in British football to be played under the complete cover of a roof.

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Before you put the top cover on you will need to grind off the two plastic rivets securing the metal shield.

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