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Tue Mar 13, 2012, 01:31 AM
Generic Other (24,138 posts)
Adbusters: TACTICAL BRIEFING #27 - STRATEGIC RETHINK
in my email:
Alright you wild cats, nimble dreamers and jammer tacticians,
In a sudden about-face, the United States has conceded a victory to Occupy and moved Mays G8 summit to Camp David, an impenetrable military base in rural Maryland. Wow! Looks like the specter of 50,000 occupiers ready to swarm with a list of demands has turned the climactic Showdown in Chicago into a humiliating G8 Backdown. Bravo! Splitting the G8 and NATO summits was a deft move but now weve got a major tactical rethink on our hands.
The big question is do we follow Maos advice (when the enemy retreats, we pursue) or Sun Tzus (Do not pursue an enemy who simulates flight)? Weve heard persuasive arguments on all sides. Some occupiers say the movement should lay chase and go for #OCCUPYCAMPDAVID against all odds a month of tree-sits, lockdowns and nomadic encampments in the woods and nearby Thurmont. Others believe its best to up the ante with #OCCUPYCHICAGO: an even bigger mobilization beginning with the May Day General Strike. Still others advocate an unpredictable everywhere-at-once global insurgency of anarchic swarms throughout the month of May.
When Ben Ali first attacked then tried to hide from his people, he was toppled. When Mubarak refused to negotiate and tried to beat his people back into line, he was deposed. Now the White House and the G8 are repeating the mistakes of last years autocrats first they try to scare us with tough talk of repressive anti-Occupy ordinances, crowd suppression technologies and paramilitary policing, then they make a hasty retreat to the safety of Camp David.
The worlds leaders flee from us so what do we do? Maybe we just laugh at them?
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Response to Generic Other (Original post)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 02:04 AM
Leopolds Ghost (12,875 posts)
1. Any previous versions of these online? I await clarification on the unpredictable global swarms, heh
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Camp David is a dumb idea in my opinion, tree-sitting for purposes other than to save trees and wildlife... twinkle down on that.
Occupy does not have to be in the same physical place as G8 in order to have an impact in this age of electronic media participation.
If the two events are happening simultaneous, all the more reason not to abandon Chicago and/or multi-city model.
I also want to know what happened to Occupy the Mall in early spring, did that get quashed or pushed back to summer?
Response to Leopolds Ghost (Reply #1)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 02:06 AM
Leopolds Ghost (12,875 posts)
2. "YOU CAN'T WRITE POEMS ABOUT TREES WHEN THE WOODS ARE FULL OF POLICEMEN" (Bertold Brecht)
My thoughts on the Camp David idea
Response to Generic Other (Original post)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 02:08 AM
napoleon_in_rags (3,989 posts)
3. My tactical two cents: the answer to the G8 is the G9T9
OWS should hold its own summit. This G8 will be focused largely on energy issues and managing energy costs, you can take it to the bank. So OWS should do the same, showcasing bike commuting, alternative energy companies, etc. Open for all to attend and see.
Show the power of transparency and accessibility over the G8 secrecy and reduced access. Show people an alternative to the way the G8 runs things, that they may understand the different way of doing things.
Response to napoleon_in_rags (Reply #3)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 03:16 AM
Leopolds Ghost (12,875 posts)
4. Nice acronym. Also: Should, um, whomever really be relying on Adbusters to front for Occupy at every
opportunity? I think one motto of the movement should be: don't front! Speak on ones' own behalf, not for everyone. Just my personal opinion... If it's a good one then others will agree. If it's a good one and sadly unappreciated then it serves no purpose to foist it on others. If it's a bad one then it'll tend to sink. Of course, we should never underestimate the ability of the American public to let bad ideas rise to the top...
Response to Leopolds Ghost (Reply #4)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 03:19 AM
Leopolds Ghost (12,875 posts)
5. Referring to Adbusters that is.
Response to Leopolds Ghost (Reply #4)
Wed Mar 14, 2012, 12:23 AM
napoleon_in_rags (3,989 posts)
13. Yeah! I don't speak for OWS.
That must be the mantra for everybody involved in OWS.
I was writing a response to somebody who criticized a speculative somebody being quoted in reference to a respected scientist, and I almost said: Science is concerned with the truth value of things people say, politics is concerned with the truth value of people. I realize later I stumbled on something true: The same way there is a fundamental theorem of calculus and a fundamental theorem of algebra, this is the fundamental theorem of elite political control: perpetuate the idea that people, not ideas have truth value, so if a person can be shown to be flawed, by association ideas they have professed are flawed as well...and inversely, if their flaws can be concealed, then their ideas must be flawless.
So long as the fundamental theorem of elite control stands, the power structures which diverge from reason and lead us into madness will stand. The answer for progress is then is to decouple the idea from the personality, to redirect consciousness away from the personality and into the truth value of the words.
Response to napoleon_in_rags (Reply #13)
Wed Mar 14, 2012, 03:26 AM
Leopolds Ghost (12,875 posts)
14. That's a great formulation! -- I hope you didn't think I was referring to you, but to Adbusters
I really like the way you put it, I am of a similar mind also.
I think we all ought to speak out as much as we can here, especially since we're not in person, so there's no danger of talking over each other -- for the ideas not the personalities, as you say -- but Adbusters has a particularly large bullhorn so I am hoping it does not go to their heads especially if they wish to remain in solidarity with the other groups involved in Occupy... the key to them getting their ideas out there is to set an example, like you gotta give the Kony 2012 people credit for actually doing. They got to keep moving and not get bogged down in single-issue focus or appeals to other people to do stuff... If they don't have the capability to push a media action (since after awhile you tend to use up your cred if the same people are pushing idea after idea) then go behind the scenes, they can find others who can. We don't want it to appear like the movement is driven by a specific group of individuals or a specific (Canadian) publication that the media can then target for derision...
Response to Leopolds Ghost (Reply #14)
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 03:43 AM
napoleon_in_rags (3,989 posts)
16. I was taking it generally.
Who controls Occupy? The movement has been successful because it is divorced from personalities, godmen and women who would direct its outcome, only to bring it down later when they are discovered to be mortals - the endless clown show of politics as we know it. So for each individual involved, there is an almost spiritual direction in not even dreaming of being a leader of it, but finding fulfillment in being a part. Its about the rejection of all the illusions that keep politics so dumb, the rejections of cults of personalities and the idea that elites get everything done (the fundamental illusion of the 1%) and the embrace of the truth that normal people working hard, doing their part, make the world go round.
As far as adbusters, the issue is that some prominent media sources are playing up that role. Adbusters has a lot to contribute in terms of good ideas with resistance to mindless consumerism, but the fundamental idea must not be challenged:
There is no elite 1% of protesters who direct the rest, of that we can all be sure.
Response to Generic Other (Original post)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 08:13 AM
Generic Other (24,138 posts)
6. Here's the rest of the email I received...
On May 18, the day the G8 leaders meet in Camp David, why dont we, the people of the world have a #LAUGHRIOT. Let roars of laughter rise up from towns and cities everywhere at the spectacle of the worlds leaders trying to crisis manage the economy from behind closed doors and razor wire fences.
Laughter is one of the most powerful tactical weapons of memewar it signals supremacy and loss of fear. So lets pull off the greatest comedy of howling flash mobs, riotous street parties and hysterical pranks the world has ever seen. May 18 could be a monumental tipping point an ahahaha! moment when the people of the world have a collective epiphany, and from that point on start thinking differently about how the world should be governed.
Jammers, whatever we do this Spring, lets float like butterflies and sting like bees! Lets bend the G8 and NATO to our will with shock tactics and audacious culture jams that capture the imagination of the world. We may be far closer to a Global Spring than any of us has so far dared to imagine
for the wild,
Culture Jammers HQ
OccupyWallStreet.org / Tactical Briefing #25 and #26 / OccupyWallst.org / G8Protest.org / OccupyChi.org / CANG8.org / Takethesquare.net / OccupyMay1st.org / MayDayNYC.org / Facebook / Twitter / Reddit
PS. Tell us your strategy for the Global Spring and send your funniest G8/NATO spoofs, memes and jams to firstname.lastname@example.com and lets get ready to laugh til it hurts.
Response to Generic Other (Reply #6)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 12:51 PM
Leopolds Ghost (12,875 posts)
11. I think this whole memewar thing needs to be refined further, or simply taken to small groups
The Yippies did this sort of thing, as mentioned in a previous thread, but it's not something you can incite large groups of people to do over the Internet. The only way to incite a meme is to get one going. If it doesn't catch on, it's just another forced meme.
Response to Generic Other (Original post)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 08:59 AM
zipplewrath (11,446 posts)
7. They have alot of control around Camp David
They can and will close the entire park around Camp David and they can also enforce curfews. Too bad too because the actual facility isn't all that big and one could easily "surround" the facility. They built a very nice perimeter road with alot of greenspace on both sides. One could easily move around there and have a continuous "march" around the whole facility with only a few hundred people. With some beating drums, they'd always know you were there.
Response to zipplewrath (Reply #7)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 10:32 AM
KoKo (84,711 posts)
8. Peaceful silent demonstrations on the roadways?
Problem is that most will helicopter in to Camp David...assume? But, if there are limo's don't they still have to use a highway or road to get in from the airport? Perhaps staff will have to drive in.
I don't know logistics of Camp David...but, peaceful silent protests with hand held poster board signs might work if the protests could be situated in places where some of them can be seen.
I say hand held poster board signs because when George W. came to our state to meet with one of his big donors after the Iraq Invasion...we peace activists lined the roadway so his Black SUV convoy with him in the Presidential Limosene could be seen. Many had signs with stake holders and the police made us remove the stake holders because they said the stakes could be used as weapons. They did bring barracades to cage us but, we were close enough that we saw the Unitary Executive smirk at us through his tinted glass window. And, the whole entourage knew that there were protestors peacefully demonstrating.
If there is a town nearby Camp David perhaps a vigil could be held there if the roadways are shut down.
Just thoughts.
Response to KoKo (Reply #8)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 10:49 AM
KoKo (84,711 posts)
9. Also...there are East Coasters
who could more easily do vigils in Maryland than Chicago. Might even attract more occupier who would have found Chicago hard to do both cost and time wise.
Response to KoKo (Reply #9)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 11:33 AM
zipplewrath (11,446 posts)
10. Look at Google Earth
Take a look at the place. It is very secluded if they only close a couple of roads. It's in the middle of a national park, and they admit to closing it on occasion for "security". You'd have to be sure to know which road to go to if you expected to be seen by the attendants, and that presumes they don't arrive by helicopter.
If there had been time, one might have been able to go to court to get "walking priviledges" around the perimeter road, where you'd be close enough to be heard. But on this short notice, I'm not sure what can be accomplished.
Response to zipplewrath (Reply #10)
Tue Mar 13, 2012, 03:15 PM
KoKo (84,711 posts)
12. Yep..fortified for sure. Road looks more like a path...
They must helicopter them all in and not bother with cars.
Maybe a vigil at the entrance to the park....even if it's block with cops...might be a public road that could be used.
Wonder what the public outcry will be for closing a State Park in good weather, though.... Taxes pay for State Parks, and something might be worked out legally by Occupy for closing the State Park for security reasons.
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Wed Mar 14, 2012, 06:51 PM
99th_Monkey (19,326 posts)
15. Into Camp David => "Parade of Shame" wall of silent Occupiers lining the route?
into Camp David? I don't know much about CD's layout geographically, or the auto routes
in/out of there; which might render this plan logistically not feasible. And it will also depend
on where police and security establish their "parameter", where the public can no longer go.
Aerials: turned up on Google
But the idea would be to just simply line-up 2-3 deep on both sides of the highway with signs maybe,
but mostly just with our heads bowed in silence, rather like the famous "walk of shame" silent protest
they did at Univ. of California Davis when Univ. President was walking to her car.
It wouldn't take many people, and might have a positive impact. ... but there are lots of variables
and unknowns, esp. relating to how police and secret service plan their set-up there and how they
would respond to protesters just outside their parameter.
Just a wild random idea.
Response to 99th_Monkey (Reply #15)
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 09:24 AM
KoKo (84,711 posts)
17. +1
Response to 99th_Monkey (Reply #15)
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 10:28 AM
Leopolds Ghost (12,875 posts)
18. Only problem is they'd probably helicopter in everypony, if only because...
... it'd be a grueling limo ride from the airport.
I missed that, whatever happened to the president of UC Davis?


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December 04, 2012
Stevie Wonder Withdraws From Israeli Soldier Benefit...
Stevie Wonder was scheduled to perform at a Friends of the Israel Defense Forces benefit, but has since dropped out, citing the ongoing tension in the Middle East. Wonder also stated that he would be donating to organizations supporting both Israeli and Palestinian children with disabilities. Via Reuters:
"Given the current and very delicate situation in the Middle East, and with a heart that has always cried out for world unity, I will not be performing at the FIDF Gala," Wonder said in a statement sent to Reuters by his spokeswoman.
… The singer added that as a Messenger of Peace, a title he's held since 2009, "I am and have always been against war, any war, anywhere."

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June 21, 2012 at 21:31:15 Jun 21, 2012 @ 21:31
PKdaGod getting exposed for being gay.
Originally posted by Inactive Usergood luck with that cause I'm next in line to be a mod. ill ban you and the rest of your multiple accounts faggot.
niggas that look like this doesnt deserve to be mod.
Yo is that really him PK..?????
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i've been waiting for u to maybe post something but your recent activity shows you've been in the black females thread.
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"Batman" comics artist Sheldon Moldoff dead at 91
Sheldon Moldoff, a legendary artist during the Golden Age of Comics, died Wednesday. The Lauderhill, Florida resident was 91.
Best known for a 15-year run with Batman from 1953 to 1967, he drew some of the goofiest, but most beloved Batman episodes ever, including "Zebra Batman" and "The Mermaid Batman." He introduced Batwoman and the original Batgirl.
Several of the characters that Moldoff co-created went on to appear in episodes of Warner Bros.' Batman: The Animated Series.
Poison Ivy was seen in "Pretty Poison," "Eternal Youth," "Almost Got 'im" and "Joker's Wild" (all 1992); "Harley and Ivy" (1993); and "House and Garden" and "Trial" (both 1994). Dr. Achilles Milo surfaced in 1992's "Cat Scratch Fever" and "Moon of the Wolf." And viewers warmed up to Mr. Freeze in "Heart of Ice" (1992).
Moldoff was a producer, writer and storyboard director for the 1972 Australian cartoon feature film Marco Polo Junior Versus The Red Dragon. He even was the lyricist for two songs, "The Red Dragon" and "The Delicate Dinosaur."
In 2001, he again was a jack-of-all trades for a theatrical cartoon movie. This time, for The Tooniversal Company's Marco Polo: Return To Xanadu, he was a writer, executive producer, storyboard director and original character designer.
Born Sheldon Douglas Moldoff in New York on April 14, 1920, he was known as Shelly to his fans. Moldoff got his start in the comic over 70 years ago drawing filler items.
In the 1940s, the so-called Golden Age of Comics, he drew such strips as Hawkman, Kid Eternity and The Black Pirate. He also drew covers for the first appearances of Green Lantern and The Flash. But Moldoff left the comic-book industry in 1967, but drew comic characters for Big Boy and Red Lobster Restaurants, Blockbuster Video and other companies.
He was a regular at conventions, selling drawings and signing autographs. "When they treat you with respect, there is a certain amount of satisfaction," Moldoff would say. "I've done something that I have dedicated my whole life to, and it was appreciated by a lot of people."
Sheldon Moldoff is survived by sons Richard and Kenneth; daughter Ellen Moldoff Stein; grandchildren Anthony Moldoff, Lizabeth Moldoff Curtis, Kendra Moldoff and Max Stein; and great-grandchildren Samantha, Joseph and Brittney Curtis.
The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 6 with a service to follow at noon at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida.


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Subject: Re: [WVMARION] Census or Resident/Inmate List for Poor Farm
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Pat.....if someone is residing in a Poor Farm they will be listed just as
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I wonder whether this could ever come in useful for court artists who need to sketch, upload, share and embed? Perhaps not, but adding it to the Social Media Kitbag For Journalists just in case anyone can think of a use. Even if not, it's great fun.
From the site: "Odosketch is a flash drawing application created by Odopod, a digital agency in San Francisco. Create sketches, watch sketches replay, or simply view recent and our favorite featured illustrations."


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Bulletin 97-02
March 7, 1997
TO: All Admitted Life Insurers Qualified to Transact Variable Annuities and/or Variable Life Insurance in California, and Other Interested Parties.
- Revision of Bulletin 95-2 to provide:
- Adoption of an Expedited Process to Amend VA and VL Qualifications by Certification of Compliance;
- Definition of "Hazardous" and Examples of Situations That May Be Considered "Hazardous" Under California Insurance Code Sec. 10506(h)
This Bulletin replaces Bulletin 95-2, adopted on March 1, 1995. This Bulletin is promulgated under the authority set forth in Sections 10506, 12921.3 and 12921.5 of the California Insurance Code, and Articles 11 and 11.1 of Subchapter 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations (Separate Accounts-Variable Contracts-Variable Life Insurance), and Bulletin No. 87-3 of this Department (Variable Life Insurance). It is being issued in response to numerous inquiries by regulated parties as to the means by which the filing of amendments to insurers' variable contract authority may be expedited, and also in response to inquiries as to the meaning of the term "hazardous" as that term is used in the above referenced Section 10506 and in Section 2526.3 of the above referenced Article 11. It responds to and deals with many comments received regarding Bulletin 95-2.
The purpose of this Bulletin is two-fold:
(1) To establish an expedited procedure to amend Variable Annuity and Variable Life Qualifications of admitted life insurers by the filing of a Certification of Compliance with applicable California law, including this Bulletin, along with other documentation and filing fee as set forth herein; and,
(2) To clarify (and provide examples) and to set forth guidelines to enable a working definition to be formulated of the meaning of the phrase: "...no domestic or foreign life insurance company shall undertake the issuance of any contract providing for variable benefits until the company has satisfied the commissioner that its condition or method of operation in connection with the issuance of such contracts will not be such as would render its operation hazardous to the public or its policyholders in this state..." as that language appears and is used in Sec. 10506(h). Since it may not be possible to encompass in the guidelines contained herein all situations, circumstances, or conditions which may be construed as "hazardous", these guidelines shall not be considered as rigid, inflexible, and all inclusive. The Commissioner shall use his lawful discretion to apply additional reasonable guidelines to situations which merit the need.
(3) The definitions and guidelines listed here are, in part, in response to comments received regarding Bulletin 95-2, which is the predecessor of this Bulletin. The definitions and guidelines are illustrative of conditions that may under some, but not all, circumstances be considered "hazardous"; however, the definitions and guidelines are not intended to set forth a list of unequivocally hazardous conditions. Rather, the definitions and guidelines have been developed to help create an expedited procedure to amend variable annuity and variable life qualifications of life insurance companies. Companies seeking to utilize these expedited procedures may explain why certain conditions are not hazardous under circumstances particular to their company's operation or because conditions are consistent with or required by other regulatory requirements, such as state and federal securities laws and regulations.
Those life insurers already qualified to sell variable contracts in California may utilize an expedited filing procedure to amend their qualification by the completion and filing with the Department of a CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE, the form of which is set forth in the Appendix attached to this Bulletin. The Appendix also contains Instructions for the use of such Certification and the format of certain Forms required to be filed with the Certification. If an insurer does not use a Certification of Compliance, in connection with the filing of an amendment to a qualification, it will be necessary for the insurer to obtain the prior approval of the Department before implementing the subject of the amendment in California.
When a variable annuity is utilized for retirement purposes, it shall be deemed that the prospective purchaser or contract holder holds the viewpoints and expectations of a reasonably prudent investor. The reasonably prudent investor generally does not participate in highly speculative investments, but does have expectations of a reasonable rate of return on his or her investment. Over a long term, such an investor expects to see moderate growth in his or her investment, over a time frame consistent with his or her retirement plans and taking into account his or her ability to make appropriate investment strategy changes as conditions and expectations change over time.
However, the types of investments and degrees of investment risks appropriate for a reasonably prudent investor should be determined in light of the specific situation and characteristics of a given individual, considering such factors as the individual's age, wealth, other investments, dependents and financial obligations, long term financial prospects, life style preferences, and tolerance of risk.
In addition, under securities regulation, the NASD Conduct Rule 2310, as well as California Insurance Department Bulletin 87-3 (dealing with variable life insurance), require that brokers and agents selling variable contracts comply with "suitability standards" that obligate the broker or agent to make certain that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a variable contract recommended to a customer is suitable for that customer. It is expected that due diligence will be given to that consideration by brokers and agents licensed to sell variable contracts in California.
A variable annuity shall be considered hazardous to policyholders of it, and to the public, when the variable annuity contract, viewed as a whole, and from the viewpoint of a reasonably prudent investor, is so risky an investment that it seriously jeopardizes the retirement expectations of the investor. If the investor's reasonable retirement expectations are in jeopardy of remaining substantially unfulfilled, the presumption could arise that the contract is hazardous.
A variable life insurance contract shall be considered hazardous to policyholders of it, and to the public, when the variable life insurance contract, viewed as a whole, and from the viewpoint of a reasonably prudent investor, contains an inordinate number of risky investment options such that the realization of a fair investment return, over a long period of time, is jeopardized. Where the insurer informs the investor of a significant number of risks and uses an unusually large number of caveats in its explanation of the policy and its investment options, a presumption could arise that the policy is hazardous.
To the extent that an insurer's financial condition, or methods of operation, places the reasonably prudent investor in jeopardy of having his investment expectations remain substantially unfulfilled, that financial condition or business operation could be presumed to be hazardous.
In addition, a number of other factual situations, enumerated below, could cause a presumption to arise that a hazardous condition exists. When, and if, that occurs, a Company will be notified by the Department, and it may present evidence and argument to refute the presumption.
The following situations or conditions may be considered "hazardous" by the Commissioner, though the following list shall not limit the Commissioner's authority to declare other activities or conditions to be hazardous.
A. Situations where a life insurance company, either issuing or proposing to issue variable contracts, delegates to a third party (including, but not limited to a "third party administrator"), who is not a lawfully licensed agent of the company, acting within the proper scope of such agent's authority, substantially any of the following activities: marketing of the contracts; underwriting of the contracts; issuance of the contracts; or, payment of benefits under the contracts;
B. Situations where a life insurance company's assets in its General Account are disproportionately small in relation to the amount of assets held in its Separate Account or Accounts explicitly for the purpose of guaranteeing reserves in connection with variable contracts. Reserves in a Separate Account, held to guarantee portions of a variable contract, may shrink in value due to market fluctuations, and thereby require a company to draw upon its General Account in order to support the Separate Account guarantee. Such a drainage from the General Account may, under adverse conditions, be large enough to cause a financial hazard for the company.
C. Situations where an underlying investment portfolio in a life insurance company's Separate Account (or Accounts) meets any of the following criteria:
(1) The name of the portfolio is deceptive in that it
implies circumstances which are, in whole or part, untrue.
(Examples: a "Growth Stock Fund" does or may invest a significant portion of its assets in high yielding, less than investment grade ["junk"] bonds. A "North American Fund" invests assets in securities of companies located outside of North America.) A company shall be considered responsible for providing adequate disclosure to prospective purchasers of its variable contracts of the potential risk nature of material investments held, or contemplated to be held, by portfolios the company chooses to make available to its variable contract holders. Thus, while federal securities regulation may prevent a mutual fund from calling itself a "high yield" fund, a substantial investment in "junk" bonds should be adequately disclosed to any prospective variable contract purchaser if that fund is utilized by a company as an investment portfolio for variable contracts. If the size and nature of the risk is large, then the disclosure should be such that it is readily recognizable in a reading of a prospectus describing such investment.
(2) The investment restrictions of the portfolio, or
Fund, permit it to invest more than 20% of its assets in bonds rated less than investment grade ["junk bonds"], unless the Fund specifically discloses the nature of the investment and the attendant risks associated with it, in a manner as described in (1) above.
(3) The portfolio is, in fact, leveraging its assets by borrowing amounts equivalent to more than 33 and 1/3% of its total assets. Entering into a reverse repurchase agreement shall be considered "borrowing" as that term is used herein.
(4) The investment restrictions of the portfolio, or
Fund, permit it to hedge by purchasing put and call options, futures contracts, or derivative instruments on securities, in an aggregate amount equivalent to more than 10% of its total assets.
(5) The number of investment portfolios available for the variable contract holder to choose from is excessive, in the reasonable judgement of the Commissioner, or is so complex, or duplicative, as to make the process of choosing unreasonably complicated for a reasonably prudent person.
(6)The investment advisor, or sub-advisor, to the portfolio, or Fund, does not, in the reasonable opinion of the
Commissioner, possess sufficient investment experience in order to be able to render reliable investment advice. Individuals providing investment advice shall be of good professional character and in good standing with the securities licensing authorities having jurisdiction over them.
(7) The portfolio turnover rate of the Fund is excessive in relation to the investment goals of the Fund. A fund's portfolio turnover rate shall not be considered excessive if it (i) is consistent with the investment objectives and policies as clearly set forth in its registration statement, and (ii) fulfills Guide 5 accompanying Form N-1A, the registration form for open-end investment companies.
(8) Regarding International and Global Funds:
(a) An International Fund or a Global Fund is not sufficiently diversified if it is not invested in a minimum of three different countries at all times, or has invested more than 50% of portfolio assets in any one second tier country or more than 25% of portfolio assets in any one third tier country. First tier countries are: Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, France, Canada, and Australia. Second tier countries are all countries not in the first or third tier. Third tier countries are countries identified as "emerging" or "developing" by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("World Bank") or International Finance Corporation.
(b) A Regional Fund is not sufficiently diversified if it is not invested in a minimum of three countries. The name of the fund must accurately describe the fund.
(c) The name of a single country fund must ccurately describe the fund.
(d) An Index Fund must substantially mirror the index.
(9) The insurance company utilizes its A.M. Best rating, or other similar rating, in advertising for its variable contracts, without sufficiently explaining the nature and purpose of the rating and indicating clearly that the rating does not apply to its Separate Account, or Accounts.
(10) The entire assets of the Separate Account are composed wholly, or in very large part, of investments in other Separate Accounts, not under the direct control of the insurer, such that the liquidity of the Separate Account is impaired.
(11) Investments directly in gold and/or silver bullion which, when combined, exceed 10% of the assets of the underlying Fund or portfolio.
(12) Investments in non-income producing real estate. (They will be presumed to be purely speculative.)
For purposes of this Bulletin, a hazardous condition shall not exist if the variable contract issued, or issued for delivery, in this state:
(1) has underlying investment portfolio(s) that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, regardless of whether such underlying portfolio(s) meet the criteria set forth in Paragraph C of Section V of this Bulletin;
(2) is issued in connection with a plan that is subject to the fiduciary standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974:
(3) is a variable life insurance contract issued under California Insurance Code Section 10506.3 and Insurance Department Bulletin 87-3 (as revised);
(4) is issued under California Insurance Code Section 10541 to entities such as a trust or foundation;
(5) is issued in connection with a welfare benefit, deferred compensation, pension, profit sharing, or retirement plan established or maintained by or for a plan sponsor; or
(6) is issued only to "accredited investors" as that term is defined in Section 501(a) of Regulation D, promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Notwithstanding the above, the Commissioner reserves the right to review for possible hazardous conditions any variable contract falling into any of the above categories where he deems there is good cause to believe that the issuance of such contract may pose a hazard to California policyholders or the public, or where he finds that any material risk is not adequately disclosed.
The Department requirement that a Statement of Additional Information be delivered with each prospectus that is delivered to a prospective variable contract purchaser in this State may be deemed to be complied with if such prospective purchaser may obtain such a Statement by phoning an 800 telephone number (or its equivalent),such number clearly appearing in the prospectus; provided that the company receiving such a request promptly responds to it by mailing, or otherwise delivering, such a Statement to the prospective purchaser.
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With birds chirping and temperatures warming , spring is finally in the air. But for University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) environmental chemist Torsten Meyer, springtime has a dark side.
"During the winter months, contaminants accumulate in the snow," says Meyer, an expert on snow-bound organic contaminants and a post-doctoral fellow at UTSC.
"When the snow melts, these chemicals are released into the environment at high concentrations."
In a specially designed, temperature-controlled laboratory at UTSC-which includes a homemade snow-gun and a chemical pump-Meyer creates large baths of fresh snow already tainted with organic contaminants.
This one-of-a-kind set-up enables the researcher to slowly melt his "dirty" snow, collect the melt-water and track which chemicals emerge from the snowpack and when.
Meyer's research reveals a worrying surprise. "One of the main findings is that there is a peak contaminant flush at the very beginning of the melt," he says. With the advent of spring, according to Meyer, comes a deluge of pollution.
By the time snow has turned black with muck and grime, many harmful chemicals - including those from pesticides, car exhaust, telecommunications wiring insulation, water repellent clothing, paints or coatings - may have already seeped out of the snow and into the surrounding ground water or surface water.
Although Meyer views his work as fundamental research, his findings have obvious real-world implications, such as how municipalities choose their snow dump sites.
According to Meyer, cities and towns should be very careful to select well-contained sites to protect against that early flush of pollutants.
Meyer's research is unique because previous studies on snowmelt contaminants have all used either natural snow or very low volumes of artificially produced snow. He is also one of only a handful of researchers in the world who study snow and organic contaminants.
"Getting quantitative information on the flush of contaminants from a melting snowpack is particularly important," says Professor Frank Wania, head of Meyer's research cluster at UTSC. "The melt often coincides with time periods when many aquatic organisms are at a vulnerable stage of their life cycle."
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A CREATIVE Bournemouth schoolgirl has been crowned the winner of a national competition, after designing a striking poster warning of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Amber Nabney, 11, used an image of a skull and crossbones to warn about the deadly effects of carbon monoxide – an odourless, colourless gas that kills about 50 people a year and injures some 200 more.
The national schools' poster competition is run annually by CO-Gas Safety. Amber's design has been named the overall winner for the south of England.
Amber, who was a pupil at Kinson Primary School when she made the poster, said: "I think it's important that people know about carbon monoxide and how dangerous it is, which is why I used a skull in my picture."
Amber, who now attends The Bourne Academy, was presented with her prize of £300 and £500 for her school, at a ceremony at the House of Lords. While there she and her family also met Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns.


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VOLUNTEERS who have been pivotal in setting up the Museum of Carpet say it has been a "privilege" to be involved in the project.
Since its inception about 60 volunteers, at various times, have contributed to the museum to get it ready to open to the public on Saturday.
The museum currently has about 40 active volunteers who are spinning, spooling, cleaning, setting, weaving, telling their stories and giving their ideas and they say they are ready for the big day.
Janet Morgan, 69, of Kidderminster, has learned how to weave and will be one of the demonstrators in the hand loom section on the machines.
She said: "I have always been interested in crafts and always thought there should be a carpet museum in Kidderminster so when I saw there was a chance to help out I jumped at it.
"It has been so exciting learning how to weave. I think the museum will be a tremendous asset to the town I hope the town will get behind it. Everytime I walk through the door there is a new machine whirling and it is a privilege to be involved."
Former Kidderminster Library worker Sue Brown helped to catalogue books on to museum computers where the trust's carpet archive is housed.
"It is important to have a museum that will give the town an identity and show some of the old skills that are dying out," she said. "I did not know anything about carpets before [I volunteered] but I am learning everyday and never stop being impressed.
"Watching it come together has been very exciting and inspirational. I wanted to know why carpets came to Kidderminster and I can't wait to teach visitors that."
Jill Edwards helped to catalogue some of the design sheets.
"I am thoroughly enjoying it," she said. "I am so glad it is coming to fruition and it has been such a privilege to be involved. This could be a spring board for new things in Kidderminster."


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February 9, 2010 Coming to you straight from Thursday nights performance from the Fitzgerald Theater, and beamed into movie theaters across the country, it's a special edition of A Prairie Home Companion. Featuring legendary English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello, sibling vocal powerhouses Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele, songstress Heather Masse, and the finest folk duo around, Robin and Linda Williams. Also with us, The Royal Academy of Radio Actors; Sue Scott, Tim Russell and Erica Rhodes, with both Tom Keith AND Fred Newman creating sound effects mayhem. All this, plus a punched-up Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, and of course, The News from Lake Wobegon. Two hours of non-stop fun on the big screen.
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The dish suits them; only, by the action of their pepsin, it becomes so fluid that they die submerged.
Also the Old Boarder who was always under the influence of pepsin.
Why does pepsin act only on proteid matter, and ptyalin only on starch and dextrins?
Now, I am going to add a pinch of pepsin to the contents in these tubes.
Trypsin is much more energetic in its digestive power than the pepsin of the gastric juice.
Synergia is claimed to be composed of pepsin, pancreatin, veg.
"If you would eat it and then take some essence of pepsin—" she hazarded.
This is a substance distinct from pepsin, but its action is the same.
In the latter a deposit of pepsin was found at the bottom, the alcohol having precipitated it.
They have some sort of pepsin which comes out of their mouths and does this work.
pepsin pep·sin or pep·sine (pěp'sĭn)
Any of various digestive enzymes found in gastric juice that catalyze the hydrolysis of proteins to peptides.
A substance containing pepsin, obtained from the stomachs of hogs and calves and used as a digestive aid.


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He has argued that the government should be able to prohibit both gay sex and adultery.
The opera is a dark and passionate tale of adultery and greed.
Last year in Somalia, two women were sentenced to death for adultery by the militant group al-Shabab and then stoned.
If the adultery was proven in court by confession, the judge has the responsibility of throwing the first stone.
Iran has not yet executed Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the mother of two sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.
Twice you were taken in adultery, and, as a foreigner, I spared you.
He has hardly opened his lips when Leontes enters to accuse her of adultery.
My father, my family, my husband, were willing to condone what they believed was my adultery.
If she had maintenance, a breach of the marriage tie was adultery.
But no woman who has been convicted of adultery is entitled to the benefit of the act.
"voluntary violation of the marriage bed," c.1300, avoutrie, from Old French avouterie (12c.), noun of condition from avoutre, from Latin adulterare "to corrupt" (see adulteration). Modern spelling, with the re-inserted -d-, is from early 15c. (see ad-).
In Middle English, also "sex between husband and wife for recreational purposes; idolatry, perversion, heresy." Classified as single adultery (with an unmarried person) and double adultery (with a married person). Old English word was æwbryce "breach of law(ful marriage)" (cf. German Ehebruch). Adultery Dune in Arizona corresponds to Navajo sei adilehe "adultery sand," where illicit lovers met privately.


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South Side Farm Rhodesian Ridgebacks - Breed Info
The Rhodesian RIdgeback is a breed established in the early 1920's in South Africa and sometimes known as the "lion dog". It is an active, smart, playful breed that loves home life. Averaging about 70 to 90 lbs. as an adult, they are generally 25" to 27" in height. They are light wheaten to red wheaten in color with a nose that will be brown, black or liver. Their short dense coat is easy to manage and the distinct ridge of hair down the middle of the back is what gives the Rhodesian Ridgeback it's name.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are friendly dogs that are loyal, get along well with other animals and enjoy running, walks, and roaming free in a fenced in yard or park. Rhodesian Ridgebacks make a great jogging companion or biking buddy.
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I hope this isn't too cliche of a question. Everyone keeps telling me "whatever is comfortable." But I suppose the problem is that I've never breastfed, so I don't know how I'm going to want to sit WHILE breastfeeding.
Right now, we have very little furniture, so I am planning to buy some kind of chair to nurse when I want private time with the baby. I am thinking about getting a La Z Boy type rocker/recliner. My first question is if you can nurse while the chair is reclined? Really reclined, with baby on top? Say I'd be at a 45 degree angle. I know you can nurse laying down, laying baby on his/her side, but this would be different, obviously.
My thoughts on a glider--I actually don't like that gliding motion. Makes me feel dizzy. And if I'm not relaxed/happy, the baby won't be, right?
Back to the La Z Boy....I may not want to rock while nursing, either. I may just want to be STILL. Is that something a "been there done that" Mom would laugh at and say, "yeah, you say you want that now, while you aren't trying to soothe a baby."?
So then that just really leaves some kind of padded chair with padded armrests. Or maybe a La Z Boy that can be "locked" to be a non-rocker. Then I'd have both options.
Thoughts??? I know I am making this complicated, but I gotta pick something......
Buy what you'd like! You'll keep the recliner for decades and your baby will only nurse reclining in a rocking chair for, what, like 6 months? (Nursing a toddler is a whole different ballgame, lol)
My only advice is make sure there's enough room between the arms. If it's too narrow, it can be hard to fit a newborn in head-to-foot, if that makes sense.
As for whether you're be able to nurse reclining or in this or that position, the answer is always: MAYBE. Because there's no "way" to nurse. It's different based on the parent and the child, and you just kind of figure it out as you go.
I didn't have one but my Sister and her husband both swear by a lazyboy recliner that now resides in front of their tv. In retrospect I do too. Great for newborn because you can slide on down to almost full reclined. Also great when a kid is sick, even, and older kid, and they need to be upright at various angles. Plus, it rocks.
Bigger is better because you want room for your arms, maybe a pillow, and I always found it more comfortable to be crosslegged.
I also suggest the armchair. I nurse in anything and fing padded armrests and a place to put me feet up the most important to me.
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definitely get the la z boy. We can't live without it over here. I slept in it the last 2 months of my pregnancy because of psd and not being able to get in the bed, and continued to sleep in it after my lo was born in Dec.
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Annual Testing
The Grauer School believes that educational ability and intelligence are not constants, but grow in an environment that is stimulating and positive. Evaluation at Grauer enables instruction to be adaptive and flexible. As a result, The Grauer School uses a wide variety of testing and performance evaluations to monitor student growth.
Standardized Testing
Students take standardized tests in each discipline they study. These tests are used in the Grauer School's ongoing evaluation of each student, and are plotted annually. Achievement test results inform the school and student of areas of needed student growth. The school will recommend a course of self-paced summer study for students who show needed development in a particular area.
Semester Testing
Students earn grades on an A through F scale for each course following semester final exams. Comments from each teacher are included. Grades are recorded on a four point scale, with A representing four points. Advanced course offerings are recorded on a five- point scale to reflect additional work and mastery of the subject.
Student Self-Evaluations
Students will also receive qualitative evaluations for resourcefulness each semester, which will include a self-evaluation. Self-evaluations enable teachers and students to dialog more fully about student resourcefulness as they learn from a wide variety of methodologies.
Quarterly Grades
Grades and qualitative evaluations are also given at the midway point in each semester to monitor student achievement.
Interim Reports
Interim Reports are given to students to acknowledge good performance and/or identify areas needing improvement. Reports include descriptions of student behavior and performance with teacher commentary.
Daily Evaluation and Online Gradebook Reporting
Daily evaluation is a unique feature of The Grauer School. Every teacher provides daily qualitative and quantitative evaluation of student behavior and achievement; students also provide a self-evaluation after each class. Evaluations are made available to parents via the parent portal on our website so that parents can track their student's work, and see upcoming assignments. The Administration uses daily evaluation scores to spot trends in student learning and evaluate progress.
Portfolio Development
Students develop portfolios in each academic subject to track their own growth and development. Portfolios provide the school with an important qualitative measure of its own as well as student achievement. More importantly, these portfolios enable students to achieve an extraordinary level of organization, which pays off in college and throughout life. Students write papers or create projects quarterly, and evaluate and critique their own portfolios.
Graduation Portfolios
The senior graduation portfolio is the capstone to this highly refined program, enabling students to achieve "Graduation with Distinction" in a chosen area. Students defend their graduation portfolios before a panel. The defense is a significant time for our students, as it prepares them to take that confident first step out of high school and into college.
Marking Practices (GPA)
The Grauer School uses the traditional letter grading system of A through F. No units are awarded for Ds or Fs. The Grauer School employs Mastery Learning. Student grades are accurate, uninflated representations of their mastery of material.
A: Regular Course 4 points
Honors Course 5 points
B: Regular Course 3 points
Honors Course 4 points
C: Regular Course 2 points
Honors Course 3 points
D: 0 points
F: 0 points
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8 semesters/4 units of English (including 2 semesters of US literature)
6 semesters/3 units of Mathematics, although 8 semesters/4 units are recommended (including Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2)
6 semesters/3 units of Lab Science, although 8 semesters/4 units are recommended and our norm (including Biology, Physical Science and Chemistry)
2 semesters/1 unit total of Health (1/2 unit) and World Religion (1/2 unit)
4 semesters/2 units of Foreign Language
2 semesters/1 unit of Visual/Performing Arts
2 semesters/1 unit of College prep "G" electives
2 semesters/1 unit US History and Geography
2 semesters/1 unit total of Economics (1/2 unit) and US Government (1/2 unit)
6 semesters/0 units of PE (or 4 semesters beyond 9th grade, which is one year more than the state norm)
50 hours of documented Community Service (students normally exceed)
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Smart Lipo on my Abdomen (Upper/lower) and Back. I'm Extremely Happy with my Result.
My friend invited me for lunch on monday ( one...
my friend invited me for lunch on monday ( one month ago)and she told me the news " i had liposution done 3 days ago" i was very surprised because she was working (office job)she showed her noticeable result and i asked her for her doctor name. she told me the con and pro and immediately schedule an appt with the doctor..
went to see him. he was really nice and check all his credentials . i scheduled my procedure for june 24,09
june 24 09 day of the procedure went in at 830 am along with my boyfriend. they marked my area, took pics and weight me (137 lb) 5'4" he started with lidocaine inj ( for me this was the most painful part of the procedure) then he did some small inciscion and did not feel any pain then he started putting fluid under my skin belly and back)total of 4 IV bags with lidocadine and epinephrin. after all fluid was inside my skin i looked like 7 months pregnant..lol
30 mins later he put me back on the table and he started extracting my fat GROSSS i was awake did not feel any pain only around my belly button but he putted more anesthetic then i did not feel any pain.. he took almost 3 hours extracting all the fat then he asked to stand up in front of the table to check for any uneven part. he marked me again and putted back on the table for another section of fat extraction . so he extracted what he needed to extract then he proceeded with the laser machine under my skin. i did not feel anything pain some part i feel a burning sensation but nothing major after almost 45 mins of laser all over my belly and back he suctioned the remaining melted fat. the whole procedure was about 4 hours and he extracted 2000 of fat 1 00 PM my boyfriend droved me home
i had alot pain (he prescribed pain killer but did not work very well for me ) i called my doctor cell phone and he told me to take 2 tylenos along with the pain killer and that help me) after surgery is the worst part of the whole procedure so you need somoene to help you around the house and to shower at least for the first day of the surgery..
june 25 i was much better i could move around alitle better i had alot bruise on my back but you can see my result already
june 26 i went out to eat with my boyfriend. im walking slowly but i much better
june 27 it was ok im more independent
june 28 took a trip to canada for businesses and stay there until june 30
july 1 iam 7 days post of went to see my doctor and went back to work.. still swolled up and unconfortable.. i had a great experience with my doctor and his staff..
Jan 19.10 since i did my lipo six month ago. i...
jan 19.10 since i did my lipo six month ago. i gained 7 pounds and i had to do a touch up since my lower abdomen was slighly uneven. the procedure was a litle bit painful. my doctor removed 250 cc of fat this time. he re touch my right side, around my belly botton and my back.. will recomend to anybody that doing this procedure not to gain any weigh since the result will change dramatacally.. i have to pay 500 dollars extra since i gained weight.. . im one day post op and i feel good , i can move around. will post some picture soon.
he is excellent, caring and professional. he is very good in what he does


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Nine Favorite Spots for Fried Chicken in Metro Phoenix
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See Also: Chicken & Waffle Warfare: Lo-Lo's vs. Louisiana Fried Chicken
Falling somewhere between mac & cheese and chocolate chip cookies, fried chicken is near the very top of our favorite comfort foods list. And even though we can't eat this culinary treat very often, that doesn't stop us from day dreaming about juicy pieces of crispy coated chicken.
There is no shortage of Valley restaurants that are contributing to these mouthwatering daydreams. Check out our list of favorite fried chicken dishes.
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Kentucky-Vanderbilt Game Notes
Jan. 10, 2013
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- With the win, Kentucky improves to 10-4 on the season and 1-0 in Southeastern Conference action. Vanderbilt falls to 6-6 and 0-1 in league play.
- UK now leads the all-time series with Vanderbilt 137-45.
- Kentucky is the all-time NCAA leader in wins and pushes its all-time win total to 2,100 with tonight's win.
- The Wildcats' record in Southeastern Conference lid lifters 62-18 and 3-1under John Calipari.
- Kentucky's record in the Volunteer State is 137-45 including a 54-27 mark against the Commodores in Nashville.
- Kentucky returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 12 when UK will open its home conference slate at Rupp Arena vs. Texas A&M. The game is slated for a 4 p.m. ET tip. The game will mark the just fourth in the series history between the Aggies, and the first since Texas A&M joined the SEC.
Team Game Notes
- UK used the starting combination of Willie Cauley-Stein, Archie Goodwin, Ryan Harrow, Nerlens Noel and Alex Poythress for the third-straight game. UK is 2-1 when using this starting combination.
- Ryan Harrow connected on Kentucky's first 3-point attempt of the game in the opening minutes of the first half to extend UK's 3-point streak to 841 consecutive games which is a mark that ranks as the third longest such streak in the nation. Vanderbilt holds the second-longest streak and increased that mark to 845 games.
- UK started the game with a 3-pointer for the third time this season. Harrow's opening 3-point connection was the first of the season, however it marked the third time this season he's scored first for UK.
- Willie Cauley-Stein's dunk gave UK a 15-6 lead with 11:56 remaining in the second half to mark all five starters having tallied at least two points for the evening.
- The Blue and White took a 35-24 lead into the half marking the the second-straight season UK held an edge at the break while at Vanderbilt. Kentucky is 10-0 when leading at the half this season.
- Kentucky withstood an 18-0 second-half run by the Commodores for the victor, and Vanderbilt outrebounded the Cats by a 42-37 margin. The Wildcats are now 2-2 when being outrebounded by the opponent.
- The two-point margin of victory is the smallest since winning by three over Maryland in the opening game of the season.
Individual Player Notes
#3 Nerlens Noel
- Pulled down at least six rebounds in all 14 games this season.
- Reached double-figure scoring for the seventh time this season with 13 points.
- Has multiple steals and blocks in nine games this season including five-straight.
#10 Archie Goodwin
- Has scored in double-figures in 12 of 14 games this season.
- Pulled down five or more rebounds in nine games this season.
#12 Ryan Harrow
- Scored 16 points to mark the fifth-consecutive double-figure scoring game of the season for the sophomore.
- He has reached double-figure scoring in the first half in back-to-back games.
- Hit multiple 3-pointers in consecutive games for the first time in his career.
- Dished out multiple assists in eight-straight games.
#15 Willie Cauley-Stein
- Matched a career-high with four assists.
- Led the team in rebounds for the third time this season.
- Tied a career-high with four swats.
#22 Alex Poythress
- Has snatched six or more rebounds in seven of his last eight games.


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According to the US Census, 10.3 Million Independent Contractors took up the work force in 2010.
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3 out of 4 freelancers are paid late or not at all at least once in their careers.
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"We hope the invoice will help them to see the scope and depth of the problem," said union spokesman Dan Lavoie.
I have put together some tips on what you can do as a freelancer to help prevent non-payment from clients:
• Require partial payment up front.
• Gather extended information about your client beforehand. Make sure you have full names and addresses.
• Send formal invoices and late notices promptly. Charge late fees and be strict about them (Use online invoicing software such as Invoice Machine or Blinksale)
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Get a lawyer's advice on how to avoid collection issues. Check out FU's Legal Basics for Every Freelancer seminar recording, and If you are looking for professional advice (and you are sick of Yahoo! Answers from 2005 as a "reliable source" to your inquiries) check out http://justanswer.com/ it's a great resource to get quick advice from professionals, and a majority of them are Lawyers.
Just enter your question in the box to ask an Expert for instant customized answers to your questions. Ask follow-up questions, and approve payment to your Expert only when you're completely satisfied with your answers. It's an invaluable service at low costs.
Always use a contract and brush up on your negotiation skills.
The Freelancers Union Contract Creator is a great tool because it helps freelancers, consultants and independent contractors start and build thriving businesses, while avoiding common legal pitfalls that cost thousands to resolve.
For advice on dealing with clients who haven't paid their invoices, Freelancers Union suggests the following:
• Send a formal letter requesting payment.
• Consult a lawyer for advice.
• Get a 10% discount at The Legal Edge LLC.
• Check out Freelancers Union members who are lawyers.
Consider small claims court, mediation, or arbitration.
Find out if you've been misclassified and consider filing this form.
• If you are an employee, you may be able to file a wage claim through your state department of labor.
Out the deadbeat and warn other freelancers with Client Scorecard.
Visit Clients from Hell for comic relief.
Get it out of your system: tell your story in The Freelance Life.
The Worlds Largest Invoice has shed a lot of light on The Freelancer Payment Protection Act, which is legislation in New York that would help independent workers collect money from their nonpaying clients. The Assembly Bill passed in June 2011, and the Senate Bill is currently in the Labor Committee.
This will help Independent workers who work in New York State and expect to be paid more than $600 by a client. Clients who haven't paid them will be able to file complaints with the New York State Department of Labor, which will investigate the claim. Victims may be able to receive 100% of what they're owed, plus attorney's fees and interest on the amount owed. This is a New York based movement, but if the bill passes it could help gain a lot of attention for unpaid Freelancers everywhere. Sara Horowitz, Founder of Freelancers Union, let us know what we can do right now to support The Freelancers Payment Protection Act:
In the years since I founded Freelancers Union, one of the most common refrains I've heard from independent workers is the struggle to get paid for work they've done.
It's unconscionable – and we can change it today.
We have three weeks left to make New York the first state to ensure all freelancers can collect the money they're owed. Call NY Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos TODAY and tell him to pass the Freelancer Payment Protection Act(Senate Bill 4129). Senator Skelos, 516.766.8383
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Proving that not all people want to characterize online relationships in the friendliest of terms, a new Facebook application for listing your enemies is now working its way through the social network at breakneck pace.
EnemyGraph, first released last month, is a play on Facebook's social graph and encourages people to use the popular social network to do the exact opposite of what they're used to: declare their enemies.
The app, developed by a research group in the Emerging Media and Communications program at the University of Texas at Dallas, has received a lot of media coverage in the past two days for its anti-friending product, adding more than 10,000 users in the last 36 hours.
"People want to express themselves in broader ways, and not always in the ways that Facebook prefers. I think this is a blind spot, an opportunity," EnemyGraph co-creator and program director Dean Terry told VentureBeat.
He might be right. The frenzy of activity may be too much for the little app, however, as it appears to be buckling under the pressure of maintaining so many enemy relationships.
In addition to encouraging folks to finger their foes, the application also tracks the most disliked people on Facebook. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum and pop-star Justin Bieber are two of the most despised people on Facebook, according to EnemyGraph's tabulations.
For Terry and his student co-creators Bradley Griffith and Harrison Massey, though, EnemyGraph is less about making enemies and more about understanding the complexities of online relationships. The current crop of social networks are lopsided, they argue.
"You learn a lot about people by what they dislike," Terry said. "This app opens the door to wondering if there's a way to draw people together against something that in turn results in positive social change, or at least brings [people] together in new ways."
With the influx of attention, the application, launched primarily as an exploration in social dissonance, could evolve into a full-fledged company. "We're interested in developing this idea further in a non-Facebook app. There's certainly a startup angle here," Terry said.
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With Terri Lynn Land looking like a goner, Republicans are throwing a wild Hail Mary—using 2004 tactics to gain a Senate seat.
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More than 470 Northwestern Oklahoma State University students and employees showed their support and appreciation last weekend during "The Big Event," an annual day of "giving thanks" sponsored by Conserving Our Ranger Environment (CORE).
Despite the cold conditions and the dreary weather, volunteers from Northwestern gave back to their communities by completing community service jobs in Alva, Enid and Woodward.
"It was great day despite the rain," said Janet Valencia, CORE sponsor. "I was proud of everyone who braved the elements and the cold to participate in the event."
Volunteers arrived at Hatfield Park in Alva to pick up utensils to complete projects, some of which included the roofing of several pavilions, trimming trees, removing overgrown brush, sprucing up flower gardens and picking up trash. A few out buildings were completely repainted. Workers had planned to put a new coat of paint on the fences, playground equipment and picnic table, but were unable to because of the weather. In order to complete the painting jobs, volunteers took time Friday afternoon to revisit the areas that need painting.
Those volunteers represented the Department of Social Work, Student Government Association, Northwestern Scholar Ambassadors, President's Leadership Class, Delta Zeta, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Spanish Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Art Society, Baptist Student Union, Society of Professional Journalists, Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association, University Relations, cheerleading, CORE and several athletic teams, such as women's basketball, cross country, soccer, rodeo and football.
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