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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) Leadership, Ethics & Change
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Education
The Leadership, Ethics & Change Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study is a 15-credit online program for professional educators who are pursuing school administrator positions. The certificate program includes one 15-week internship experience and one 8-week internship experience. Both internships are field-based experiences.
The Leadership, Ethics & Change certificate program focuses on providing a thorough foundation in educational leadership theory, principles, and practices. Participants address the current state of the educational system and progress into educational change, and school reform. The responsibilities and ethics involved with educational leadership are explored. The relationship between school, administrators, and the community is examined. Special focus is paid to the skills needed to instruct, inspire and lead fellow teachers and administrators. Team building, decision-making, and motivational techniques are also discussed. These skills are acquired through coursework and two separate field-based experiences.
The goals of the CAGS program are to prepare students to:
- Administer schools in a humanistic, caring manner.
- Instill a sense of responsibility and ethical decision-making.
- Meet the Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium Standards (ISLLC) to enable school educators to obtain administrative certification nationwide. The six ISLLC standards state that a school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by:
- Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
- Advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
- Ensuring management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
- Collaborating with faculty, families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs and mobilizing community resources.
- Acting with integrity and in an ethical manner.
- Understanding, responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context.
The CAGS program is approved by the Maine State Board of Education. All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Requirements for admission
· A Master's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or its equivalent.
· Have a minimum of three years' teaching experience in an accredited public or private school.
· Current employment in an educational setting where you have regular access to an environment in which you can apply course concepts and strategies.
· Sufficient computer skills to navigate the worldwide web.
· Own or have regular access to a computer with internet connection, with the hardware and software requirements described on the CAGS website.
Additional prerequisites to participate in the Educational Leadership Program include:
· A sincere interest in continuing professional development as an educational leader.
· The potential to improve practice through application of new knowledge and skills.
· The ability to pursue challenging online graduate study.
· Ability to be a positive change agent, maintaining professional ethics and supportive management strategies.
· Experience in a leadership capacity (i.e. team leader, committee chair, department leader, subject-matter coordinator or other relevant leadership role in an educational setting).
- Applications for admission are accepted through UNE's online application only. Detailed instructions are included in the online application.
- Applications are reviewed by the Program Admissions Committee using the following criteria for evaluating your personal goal statement and letters of recommendation:
- Indications of leadership potential
- Indications of a desire for professional improvement and growth
- Writing conveys excitement of learning and leading
- Evidence of compatibility with the distance-learning format
- Writing is organized, cohesive, and cogent
- Evidence that the applicant is willing to apply new ideas and techniques
- Official transcripts for all colleges and universities attended, as well as other documents to support the application, must be submitted to the Office of Online Worldwide Learning, 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME, 04103
- Students are admitted to the CAGS program six (6) times a year: Summer A & B, Fall A & B, Spring A & B.
- Applications received and completed by the respective deadlines will be given full consideration. Applications submitted and/or completed after the deadline will be reviewed for the next available term.
- Admissions are rolling and decisions are made by the program admissions committee throughout the cycle.
- International applicants and applicants with international degrees must have their transcripts evaluated for degree and grade equivalency to that of a regionally accredited US institution. See International Admissions.
- All applicants to UNE must be able to understand and communicate in English to be admitted to the university. UNE accepts several methods of English Proficiency, see International Admissions. English Proficiency requirement must be completed at the time of application
- Re-admission
- Students who have withdrawn from the CAGS program, either self-initiated or administrative withdrawal, must reapply to the program if they wish to continue their studies. The application procedures, academic policies, and program requirements that are in effect at the time of readmission will apply
- Students who re-enroll following withdrawal will have their previous coursework evaluated for applicability to the existing academic requirements. Coursework that is more than five years old will not be accepted for credit in the CAGS program.
For additional information on the admissions process and requirements, please access the CAGS website
advanced standing/transfer credit/experiential credit
No transfer credit, advanced standing status, or credit for experiential learning is accepted into the on-line CAGS programs since the programs have been developed holistically to meet the six ISLLC standards.
Policy exceptions
The Certificate for Advanced Graduate Studies program and the CAGS Admissions Committee in collaboration with the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions reserve the right to make exceptions to the admissions criteria and to make changes or exceptions to policies and procedures, on a case by case basis, when it deems such a decision is necessary and appropriate.
Transfer credit is not accepted by the CAGS program, since the program has been developed holistically to meet the six ISLLC standards.
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 ("B"). Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Students receiving a grade of "F" in any course will be immediately placed on academic probation. A student receiving an "F" must register and pass the failed course with a grade of "C" or better before registering for any additional credits.
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Leadership, Ethics & Change curriculum consists of four 3-credit online courses and a 3-credit internship within your local area. Each on-line course is ordinarily scheduled for 8 weeks, so a student has the ability to enroll in two courses each semester, one in term A and one in term B. A minimum of 15 credits must be taken to be awarded the certificate.
The University of New England's Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Leadership, Ethics & Change curriculum is designed to apply as broadly as possible to requirements throughout the country, meeting basic ISLLC (Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium) standards. However, it is the responsibility of the candidate to confirm what course content is needed in the state in which certification is sought and to discuss with your advisor if alternative courses need to be accommodated.
|Leadership, Ethics & Change Program Required Courses
|EDU 703 Educational Change/School Reform
|EDU 705 Leadership, Professional Responsibilities & Ethics
|EDU 706 School-Community Relations & Communications
|EDU 707 Instructional Leadership
|EDU 791 Internship I
|EDU 792 Internship II (Elective course for students requiring an extended Internship)
After completing a CAGS program, students should be able to
- apply research results to leadership decisions
- describe the requirements of the ISLLC standards
- demonstrate a high degree of specialized knowledge and skills about school administration
- exhibit leadership skills in an actual school administrative settings
Course Withdrawal Policy
The last date to withdraw from a course with no record is the first day of course. Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing (e-mail is acceptable) by the end of the fourth week of the course. Students will receive a "W" on their transcripts indicating withdrawal. Beyond the fourth week, at the faculty's discretion, a "WP" or "WF" may be assigned if extenuating circumstances do not allow the student to complete his/her work. Be aware that no portion of the tuition will be refunded after the second week of the course.
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program will occur when the Graduate Coordinator and Chair of the Education Department become aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (Note this also includes course on-line postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the Program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)
- Serious reservations identified on the Professional Performance Student Self-Assessment and Review instrument.
- Academic failure (see "Minimal Grade Standard and Academic Progress".)
Timeline for Completion/Leave of Absence
A student who has not completed the MSEd Program within three (3) years will be administratively withdrawn from the program and be required to apply for readmission. Students are required to take a course every term, otherwise they must request a Leave of Absence, or be withdrawn from the program. Students may take a slightly reduced course load in any term if necessary. These arrangements are the responsibility of the student and must be communicated in writing to the graduate program coordinator.
Students may "stop out" for one term, if necessary, and take an additional term to complete the program. The required Request for Leave of Absence form must be filed with the MSEd office and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences if this will be occurring. Application for readmission is not necessary if the student returns as planned; however, the student who does not return at the specified time will be administratively withdrawn and will be subject to readmission procedures. Policy on leave of absence tuition credit is found in respective Financial Information sections of this catalog. Note: It is the responsibility of the student to contact the Dean's Office and the Education Department to indicate change of plans.
Students who have withdrawn from the program, either self-initiated or administrative withdrawal, must reapply to the program if they wish to continue their studies. The application procedures, academic policies, and program requirements that are in effect at the time of readmission will apply.
Students who re-enroll following withdrawal will have their previous coursework evaluated for applicability to the existing academic requirements. Coursework that is more than five years old will not be accepted for credit in the program.
Academic Honesty Policy
The University of New England regards academic integrity as an essential component to the educational process. Charges of academic dishonesty will be handled through the dean of the appropriate college. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action that destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
It is expected that students will accurately and correctly document all academic resources. APA format is the required style for citing sources and establishing a bibliography.
Documented instances of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by UNE administrators. Violation of the academic honesty policy will result in a grade of "F" being issued for the course involved. A student who has violated the academic honesty policy may also be dismissed from the program and the university.
To complete the program and receive a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Leadership, Ethics and Change, you must:
- Complete 15 credits which is composed of three 3-credit on-line courses and two field-based internships which include one 8-week field based internship and one 15-week field-based internship within your local area.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pay all tuition and fees when due.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.


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Phillips led the Bison to an upset of fifth-seeded Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament last month. He was 134-84 in seven seasons at North Dakota State.
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Honestly conducted elections, with each American's vote counting once, is the foundation of a nation whose Constitution begins "We the People..."
The government derives its legitimacy from free and fair elections and is bound by them. Vote fraud cuts at the very heart of American freedom. When an illegal vote is cast and counted, it cancels out the legal vote of a lawful citizen. (Watch the undercover videos).
In recent years, close elections and news of vote fraud have awakened Americans to the importance of protecting the integrity of the ballot box.
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The Digital Library is a database of articles about successful VoiceThread projects. Our hope is to create a resource that offers guidance and inspiration for people undertaking new projects. Please contribute a VoiceThread to help the Digital Library grow.
Social Studies
Les Cantines du Monde by Rachel Sabre
In this activity, students research photos of typical school lunches from around the world. They select five photos and upload them to VoiceThread, name the country and describe each photo. Finally, students upload a photo of their own typical lunch and describe it. They discuss what foreign lunch they like best and why, along with what changes they could make to their own lunch to make it more healthy. This is an end of unit assessment.
Suicide Scenarios - 9th Grade Health by Mr. Carriere
This module serves as a lifelike simulation for Health students who need to make critical decisions in real life situations.
6th Grade - African Vocabulary by Julie Williams
Sixth grade students showcase their vocabulary learning through poetry as relates to Africa and African culture.
Our Community by Jasmane Frans
Second-grade students participated in a global project about communities with 10 other schools. Sao Paola, a school in Brazil led the project.
8th Grade - The Human Spirit - From Roberta
Students discuss what the "human spirit" means.
The Silk Road - from Constance Vidor
This VoiceThread provides a scaffolding for research and active engagement with an important topic of world history.
Digital storytelling - Abraham Lincoln's dog, Fido, from Clare Caddell
VoiceThread brought a little-known story about Lincoln to life, with images as well as voice. It was created in response to my second and third graders, who wanted to know more about Lincoln's dog, Fido.
History Podcast with secondary-ed students from Laurie Cohen
This project gives students an opportunity to be creative while demonstrating their content knowledge and technological skills. After developing the Lesson Plan and creating this sample, our US History teacher loved it for his class. He is using it in the 10th grade class.
5th Grade - Ellis Is. Narratives from Barbara De Santis
I wanted this project to enable the students to truly feel the immigrant experience. While primary documents are always in their textbook, there is seldom time to closely examine the images looking for clues to foster understanding.
3rd Grade - School Community from Trish Harrison
The objective was for students to learn to express values while looking at different communities. They practiced discussion; brainstorming; writing down ideas; using ideas in small-group talk as conversations.
11th Grade - Reconstruction from Molly Lynde
This is a great VoiceThread foremost because my students were actively engaged and finished with a clearer understanding of what the post Civil War era was really about... they no longer thought of a "universal freed slave" dancing in the street.
4th Grade - Letters from the Internment Camps
In this VoiceThread, students explore an historical event that is relevant to their physical community, the removal of Japanese-Americans to internment camps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.


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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG)today announced that it has opened 16 new U.S. franchise locations since July 1, 2010 as part of its expansion plan in the U.S., raising the total number of franchises opened in 2010 to 31..
Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), was selected as NIADA's newest Preferred Provider, one of the most prestigious status levels awarded by the association.
Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), continues to blaze new trails with its ThriftyCarSales.com website, adding features that have resulted in significant increases in traffic for the national network
Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), has signed an agreement with Cars.com to provide its national network of franchised used car dealerships with yet another high-volume outlet to market its products.
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"Rejected By the General"?
Last month I quoted a letter that Gen. Nathanael Greene of Rhode Island wrote on 4 July 1775, proudly describing how he had sent greetings the new commander-in-chief, George Washington:
I sent a detachment today of two hundred men, commanded by a colonel, lieutenant-colonel, and major with a letter of address to welcome his Excellency to camp. The detachment met with a very gracious reception, and his Excellency returned me a very polite answer, and invitation to visit him at his headquarters.But apparently not everyone got the same sunny impression of this event. Ens. (or Cornet) Noah Chapin of Connecticut wrote in his diary for the same day:
this Day near 2000 Troops musterd toward Cambrid to waight on the new Generals But was Rejected By the General Who said they did not want to have time spent in waiting on them.How to reconcile those two sources? One possibility is that Chapin was passing on secondhand information that exaggerated the number of men involved while Greene described only the most favorable part of Washington's response for the folks back home.
Another is that news of Washington's laudatory reception for Greene's 200 Rhode Island soldiers caused other brigadiers and colonels to start sending delegations until the commander-in-chief told everyone to go back to their posts.
Either way, it seems clear that Washington wanted to see his new troops manning the siege lines, not all assembled in one place for review, as legends of the next century depicted.
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This panorama was taken on the North Campus of the University of Alberta. This image shows the entrance to Cameron Library as it is linked to Central Academic Building (CAB). The mural on the entrance wall was created by local artist and alumnus Micheal Cor.
Cameron Library provides collections and services in support of the research and teaching of the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. The special collections included in this library include the Dr. Josephine M. Mitchell Mathematics Library, William C. Wonders Map Collection, and the Canadian Circumpolar Collection. For more information about this library please see http://www.library.ualberta.ca/scitech/
The capital of Canada is Ottawa, in the province of Ontario. There are offically ten provinces and three territories in Canada, which is the second largest country in the world in terms of land area.While politically and legally an independant nation, the titular head of state for Canada is still Queen Elizabeth.On the east end of Canada, you have Montreal as the bastion of activity. Montreal is famous for two things, VICE magazine and the Montreal Jazz Festival. One is the bible of hipster life (disposable, of course) and the other is a world-famous event that draws more than two million people every summer. Quebec is a French speaking province that has almost seceded from Canada on several occasions, by the way..When you think of Canada, you think of . . . snow, right?But not on the West Coast. In Vancouver, it rains. And you'll find more of the population speaking Mandarin than French (but also Punjabi, Tagalog, Korean, Farsi, German, and much more).Like the other big cities in Canada, Vancouver is vividly multicultural and Vancouverites are very, very serious about their coffee.Your standard Vancouverite can be found attired head-to-toe in Lululemon gear, mainlining Cafe Artigiano Americanos (spot the irony for ten points).But here's a Vancouver secret only the coolest kids know: the best sandwiches in the city aren't found downtown. Actually, they're hidden in Edgemont Village at the foot of Grouse Mountain on the North Shore."It's actually worth coming to Canada for these sandwiches alone." -- Michelle Superle, VancouverText by Steve Smith.


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Obamacare is kind of like this
Conservatives VS. Liberals
American Conservatives, like myself, cherish American traditions that make this nation so great. Our founding fathers recognized the problem with large government and took great efforts to prevent our nation from becoming the same type of dictatorship that England was at the time. We support freedom of religion and the right to bear arms that the liberals and atheists try so hard to censor. We see that marriage should be between a man and a woman. American liberals have no respect for tradition, and they fail to recognize that radical changes for the worse will destroy our great nation. They label Christians as "close minded" for embracing their beliefs. Ironically, it's really the atheists and pagans who are "close minded" as they cannot tolerate Christians minding our own business. Liberals believe that capitalism, a wonderful system which is a main reason why our nation is so great, is evil, and they believe in communism. They complain about minor or even manufactured problems with our outstanding health care system, which is coveted by many foreign nations, and they falsely claim that other nations have better systems. They will never be satisfied, not even with our great American system. Liberals, in my opinion, are anti-American. In contrast, conservatives are patriots; we desire to conserve America and every traditional piece of the puzzle that makes our nation so better than the socialistic nations elsewhere.
Privatization: It's a beautiful thing
Here in America, we have become used to certain industries, ranging from landfills to public schools to transportation, being socialized. Socialism hiders the ability for these industries to improve and prosper. Below are some of my ideas for how privatization can improve our way of life.
Landfills are obsolete a lot like the health care systems in Canada, Cuba, and the United Kingdom. Private enterprise would dispose of waste in more profitable and eco-friendly ways. See Essay:Resisting Socialist Landfills
Public Schools
In America, our public schools are suffering as a result of being socialist. If a teacher so much as mentions God, he or she risks being the subject of great controversy should a radical atheist hears it. Furthermore, there are students more interested in causing trouble than learning in our schools. They disrupt students who are genuinely interested in learning. If public schools were privatized into a non-profit organization, great improvements could be made: intelligent design could be taught along side of evolution without atheist interference, and troublemakers could more easily be expelled from the system. Students and teachers would be free to be Christian or Jewish without having to worry about atheist complaints. It would be a capitalist system, and if the atheist minority had a problem with it, they could always homeschool their children; Christians have been doing it for quite some time.


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Rosary Hall
The Library at Rosary Hall is located in the most historic building on campus. In this inspiring atmosphere, students, faculty and staff are assisted by a team of library professionals dedicated to high standards of information literacy. Students are guided to the most appropriate resources for their research needs, whether they be in the traditional print or digital resources such as e-books and online databases. The Library's facilities provide wireless access as well as several computer stations throughout the building. The Library is also the home of the Career Services as well as the College's Information Technology Department and the Writing Center.
Cosgrove, Marcus, Messer Athletic Center
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Weldon Hall
One of the original buildings on the property when the College was founded in 1925, was recently renovated to house Education Programs.
Hubert Campus Center
国产偷拍视频 A large multi-purpose building which houses the Campus Bookstore, Campus Ministry, Campus Security, Career Services, Student Services, as well as classrooms. Additionally, you will find the Behan Community Room, Common Ground Cyber Lounge, DeDominicis Dining Hall, House of Bollstadt student pub, and the Margaret L. MacDonough Art Gallery all within the Hubert Campus Center.
Walsh Hall
Home to the College's St. Catherine of Siena Chapel and newly renovated to accommodate several conference rooms. Walsh Hall is connected to the Tagliatela Academic Center by an outdoor gathering space and courtyard.
Tagliatela Academic Center
Science classrooms and labs, a MIS suite, a studio for communications majors with production, editing and post-production rooms, and a state-of-the-art teaching amphitheater.
Bree Common
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I also want it to be like this: I type a number in the Deposit box, hit enter, and it will add that amount to Balance. And when I type a number in the Withdraw box, and hit enter, it will subtract that amount from the Balance.
I cant find ANY good tutorials for this VISUAL C# app. It is a Windows App, and I am using Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 2003.
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The Public Transit Department, as the designated regional recipient of all Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, is committed to encouraging minority, and women owned small businesses that are certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) to participate in contracting opportunities on FTA assisted projects. Public Transit takes DBE participation into consideration in all FTA funded procurements.
The Public Transit Department Civil Rights staff monitors 44 FTA assisted contracts throughout the region. These projects are administered by the City of Phoenix and the 13 sub recipient agencies that receive FTA funding. An additional 25 contracts associated with METRO's Central Phoenix/East Valley Light Rail Transit Project are also monitored with the assistance of METRO's DBE Program Manager.
During the 2006-2007 federal fiscal year, payments to prime contractors on non-rail regional FTA assisted contracts totaled over 92 million dollars while payments to DBE firms during the same time period totaled over 15 million dollars.
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Car hire companies in the UK, Short Term Car Insurance For Just Passed Drivers in Johannesburg like every other car owner in the United Kingdom are required by law to have insurance for the vehicle covering third party risk. This mean that the vehicle has to have insurance cover for the eventuality that the vehicle is involved in an incident in which third party property is damaged or a person is injured.
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Insurance comes in two types: short term and long term. In most cases, car insurance coverage you purchase for your needs would be on a long time basis. There are many cases where temporary car insurance would be more appropriate. Some of these scenarios are listed below:
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In Florida, the car insurance requirements are as follows: $10,000 for personal injury protection, also known as PIP, and $10,000 for property damage liability, also known as PDL.
Floridians are not alone when it comes to having state-imposed car insurance requirements. All states in America require minimum car insurance requirement. While some people choose to satisfy these car insurance requirements by purchasing their policy through an insurance company, other people choose to be "self-insured," or to put down a bond that will cover the amount of the car insurance requirements. How you choose to show proof that you have met your state's car insurance requirements is up to the state.
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What are your store opening hours?
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Not at all, please feel free to come and browse at any of our stores. However we do recommend requesting a time with our Brand Ambassador to ensure we are able to provide you with the best possible service where you will not be interrupted and your needs can be perfectly met. Our online tool lets you request your preferred time and date with your most convenient store here.
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How do De Beers Jewellers source their diamonds?
De Beers Jewellers hand selects each and every polished diamond at the De Beers Institute of Diamonds in London. This enables us to always select those that exhibited the most wondrous beauty and exceptional Fire, Life & Brilliance. We only select diamonds that are strictly Kimberley Process compliant.
How do I know that my diamond is ethically sourced?
De Beers Jewellers is a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, an international not-for-profit organisation whose members are committed to promoting ethical, social and environmental practices. De Beers also requires each and every supplier to operate within the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and necessitates written guarantees to certify that diamonds are not sourced from illegitimate or conflict areas.
Our stringent approach and supporting certification is our confident declaration that every single piece of De Beers Jewellery is ethically produced and 100% conflict free.
How are diamonds formed?
All natural diamonds are between 1 – 3 billion years old. They are formed at high temperatures and at high pressures at depths of between 80 – 120 miles, in the mantle of the earth. Diamonds grow from existing carbon possessing materials where this mineral acts as a nucleus.
Why are coloured diamonds more expensive?
It is said that there is only one coloured diamond for every ten-thousand colourless. Described in the spectrum of light to vivid, coloured diamond are created by the chemistry and forces of nature that are highly infrequent. The ultimate celebration of uniqueness, each characterful colour is intensely individual, expressive and engaging.
Can I buy loose diamonds?
At De Beers Jewellers we take enormous pride in the design of our jewellery, crafted by the finest artisans and conceived to honour the diamond. We offer two in store services, For You Forever and our Premium Bespoke service, that enables our clients to choose their De Beers diamond and have it mounted for them. Please speak to one of our brand ambassadors would will be delighted to help you if you have a specific diamond request.
What are the 4Cs?
De Beers was the first to introduce the concept of the 4Cs to consumers in 1939 as a means of qualifying the rarity of a diamond through the carat, cut, clarity and colour.
Carat: is equivalent to 0.2 grams. It is the standardised unit of weight for diamonds and is not necessarily a reflection of size.
Cut: refers to both the diamond's shape and to the number of facets, their size and their relative proportions on the surface of a diamond.
Clarity: is a measure of the natural inclusions, often so small that they are completely invisible to the naked eye.
Colour: is the most personal of choices. It is measured from D – Z. At De Beers we believe that colour is not a quality; it is a degree of rarity and a personal choice as to which colour you prefer.
Which of the 'Cs' is the most important?
Of the 4Cs, the diamond's cut is the most crucial factor in optimising the diamonds light performance. At De Beers we specifically prescribe the precise proportions of every diamond. We focus on the defined relationship between the table, crown, pavilion and girdle of each diamond and also ensure that each facet angle is fully aligned for maximum reflection of light.
Does every diamond come with a GIA certificate?
All diamonds above 1carat and some coloured diamonds below this weight are accompanied by a GIA certificate. From 2012 onwards all De Beers diamonds, above 0.20carat, are provided with a DB Grading Report. All De Beers Jewellers purchases are sold with a Certificate of Authenticity.
What is the De Beers IRIS?
The De Beers Iris, present in every one of our stores, is a technology that enables our clients to view their diamond through the eyes of an expert.
The De Beers Iris works by replicating natural light in intensity and varying angles to assess the alignment of the diamond's faceting. Light travels into the diamond through the crown and this external point of entry must be complimented by an internal angle. If these two angles do not balance each other, internal light penetration will not be redirected externally and the diamond will leak light. The circular rays of replicated natural light move vertically around the diamond to check that each facet pairs align. This partnership of reflection can be seen by the De Beers Iris so enabling our clients to assess the light performance and subsequent brilliance of their diamond.
What makes a diamond a De Beers diamond?
A diamond becomes a De Beers diamond when it is meticulously hand-selected by the De Beers Institute of Diamonds in London.
Every De Beers diamond is microscopically branded with a 'De Beers Marque' – a De Beers logo and unique diamond number. Completely invisible to the naked eye, this etching ensures that each diamond will retain its identity as an official De Beers diamond and does not in any way affect the carat weight, colour or clarity grading.
The diamond's unique number is also logged in the De Beers Register of Diamonds. When you purchase your diamond jewellery from De Beers, your details we be held within the De Beers Register to ensure that if ever your jewellery is lost and found, we are able to trace it back to yourself. We are delighted that this process has previously successfully reunited several of our clients with their valuable and sentimental piece of jewellery.
Where is your jewellery made?
We select only the most skilled artisans to craft our jewellery and have undertaken extensive global searches of ateliers to ensure that only the finest workshops are selected. Our jewellery is crafted in a number of different countries around the world as a result of the superior skill sought by De Beers Jewellers for the craftsmanship of their designs.
What is the difference between white gold and platinum?
White gold is rhodium plated to protect and brighten the white gold beneath it. Platinum in comparison, is a lot stronger than gold, making it ideal for engagement rings and wedding bands that are worn every day.
Will De Beers reset a diamond I have into a De Beers setting?
We are very proud of our hand selection process when choosing each De Beers diamond and ensure that with every combination of our diamonds and designs, we capture the best light display possible to offer you a piece of jewellery that sparkles with the utmost Fire, Life and Brilliance. As a result, we refrain from using diamonds that have not been selected by De Beers in our settings as we are unable to guarantee the same level of brilliance in your finished piece, or the provenance of the diamond.
Can my ring be resized?
We will happily resize a plain band ring between one ring size either higher or lower than the ring's current size. If the ring is pavé or requires a resizing larger or smaller than one size in either direction, then we would advise that you exchange your ring (if still in perfect condition and within 30 days of purchase) for another band size.
Can my jewellery be engraved?
Yes, we are happy to engrave any of our diamond jewellery designs with a message of your choice (within reason) where the jewellery allows for a engraving to be made.
How should I protect my De Beers jewellery?
At De Beers we appreciate the significance of your diamond purchase. We advise that you always store your jewellery in the original packaging or soft pouch provided. Please keep pieces separately to avoid damage. When dressing, jewellery should always be put on last and taken off first.
How should I clean my De Beers jewellery?
For ultimate radiance a diamond must be clean. To remove grease from your diamonds, we recommend gently washing them with hot water and washing-up liquid. When doing this, please be sure to first secure the sink or use a bowl. Dry your jewellery with a cotton or linen towel before using you De Beers Polishing Cloth for a sparkling finish.
What is the De Beers after sale service?
De Beers offers you the opportunity to have your diamond jewellery professionally cleaned twice a year. This is a complimentary process that we are delighted to offer as part of our After Sales Service, which also includes a professional polish on request and an advised annual check of the diamond.
What is De Beers Jewellers' brand origin?
De Beers Jewellers was formed in 2001. The first De Beers Jewellers store opened the following year at 50 Old Bond Street where the UK flagship still remains today.
What is the difference between De Beers Group and De Beers Jewellers?
De Beers Group is the world's premier diamond mining company. De Beers Jewellers is the retail diamond jewellery brand.
What sets De Beers apart from other jewellery brands?
De Beers has an unrivalled heritage; 125 years of diamond expertise has resulted in superlative knowledge and a unique understanding of these wondrous marvels of nature. De Beers Jewellers is the only premium luxury brand to sell diamond jewellery alone – we do not sell any other jewel – even an externally plain De Beers wedding band has a diamond discretely placed inside ensuring that every purchase from De Beers Jewellers enjoys a diamond forever.
I'm interested in working for De Beers – how should I apply?
As a global brand we are able to offer exciting career opportunities across a number of countries and in a variety of specialities. To register your interest in working for De Beers, please email your CV to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Portal 2 In Motion out in Europe on PS3 today, new video shows Move gameplay
Portal 2 In Motion is out in Europe on PS3 today, and Sixense has released a gameplay video for the Move-centric DLC.
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Portal 2 In Motion: PS Move DLC launches next week
Portal 2: In Motion is a brand-new expansion to Valve's puzzler developed by Sixense that adds PlayStation Move support into the mix, as well as new motion-enabled abilities. Check out pricing, details and screens below.
Portal 2 In Motion released in the US on PSN
Portal 2 In Motion is out today in the US on PSN, and if you are a PS Plus customer, you will get 30% off the $9.99 price tag.
Portal 2 Move support and level pack releasing on PS3 later this year
Portal 2 In Motion is a new DLC pack for Portal 2 which is slated for PS3 later this year and contains levels originally available for the Razer Hydra controller. It will be compatible with Move, of course. More on The Verge.


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(CNN) - While it sometimes seems like Joe Biden is already the star of his own show, a new petition to the White House wants the vice president to take part in a TV program that spotlights his "daily activities."
"Vice President Joe Biden has a demonstrated ability to bring people together, whether at the negotiating table or at the neighborhood diner," the petition states. It goes on to pitch the production of a "recurring C-SPAN television program featuring the daily activities and interactions" of Biden with other elected officials.
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If the online petition, created through the White House website's "We The People" program, garners 25,000 signatures, the White House is required to respond. As of Friday afternoon, the petition had more than 450 signatures on its first day.
The petition's authors say the show would educate the public about the vice president's responsibilities and provide a slice of the "lighthearted side of politics."
While the petition will likely lead to nothing, one can't help but wonder what a Biden-themed reality show would look like. To be sure, it would lack any dramatic rose (garden) ceremonies, house parties or stomach-turning competitions –but who knows? Maybe "Keeping up with Joe Biden" or "America's Next Top (President?)" could get a few ratings.
Perhaps the petition's authors are fans of the vice president's larger-than-life personality. Known for his gaffes, Hollywood smile and dramatic performances on the campaign trail–he often dubbed himself "Middle Class Joe" during speeches–Biden has become quite the character in modern day politics.
A classic example came Thursday, when–on the first day of the new Congress–Biden turned up his widely-noted charm while meeting family members of new senators at their ceremonial swearing in. He made headlines for his quirky lines and faux-flirtations with many of the lawmakers' elderly mothers, tenderly kissing their cheeks and tempting a few of them to "ruin their reputation" by standing especially close to him in group photos.
And with 40 years of experience in Washington, he knows a thing or two about how things work in the nation's capital.
However, not everyone would agree that Biden brings such star power. According to a CNN/ORC International survey released late last month, Biden's approval rating stands at about 54%, while 40% of adult Americans disapprove of the way Biden handles his job.
But Biden is certainly no stranger to a television crew. He had a primetime cameo in NBC's "Parks and Recreation" this fall. He's also made multiple appearances on late night comedy shows over the years, in addition to political news programs.
He even had a few lines in a 1992 episode of the PBS children's program: "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?"
Maybe a return to publically funded television could be added to the vice president's schedule. But that all depends on if 25,000 people would actually want to watch it.
- CNN's Ashley Killough contributed to this report.
I would NOT be surprised if he becomes the president in 2016.
What a joke these two baffoons have turned our Goverment into. Its sad it really didnt need much help to get there.
Well if a show is introduced, I sure hope it's uncensored. I want to hear Joe go pottymouth on republicans.
Current VP is a gregarious humble and honest regular guy who doesn't always say things right, but always says what he means, and seems to try to get along and respect everybody, and has devoted his life's work to public service – that's Joe.
Then there is the former VP – Dick, who is almost the exact opposite of Joe.
Amazing how both of their names are so fitting and accurately descriptive of their personalities.
Then think how the most recent GOP VP candidates (Palin & Ryan) are so similar to Dick.
"Well if a show is introduced, I sure hope it's uncensored. I want to hear Joe go pottymouth on republicans."
I shared the same sentiment in my last post, but I think I was too pottymouthed about it myself cuz it got zapped haha
Oh to be a fly on the wall while Biden puts Boehner's little "go f yourself" stunt to complete and utter shame right in McConnell's cinless bug-eyed face.....sigh.....
Oh, I imagine FOX could scrounge up a few million or so giddy viewers waiting breathlessly to pounce on his every word.
I say go for it, Joe. What this country desperately needs is humor. Judging by the "Chief Justice Roberts..." comments, America is absolutely ready for some good old fashioned liberal laughter. Bring Boehner in, too. The more the merrier.
We'll call it the Gaff – 0 – Meter / Slush ... fund.
"Vice President Joe Biden has a demonstrated ability to bring people together, whether at the negotiating table or at the neighborhood diner,"
No disrespect to VP Biden, but the racists in the republican party see him as a man who actually "belongs" in the White House and they give him the attention and respect he deserves accordingly.
Current VP is a gregarious humble and honest regular guy who doesn't always say things right, but always says what he means.
Funny how Republicans are not allowed to do that...
Hey! It's about time someone stood up for the middle class. Sure wasn't going to be a republican going to bat for us.
Joe Biden 2016!
Well it would be nice if Joe would get his partner in crime to get to work! They both belong in jail for treason! Trashing our country running good bussinesses out by over regulation,bein too liberal with our money! I still havent figured out why the media is so nice to these buffons that are destroying our country with such reckless disregard to reality!
Joe the plumber sprung a leak, while Joe the middle class has a spine, humor and spunk... I'll take the ladder>>>>up away and forward>>>>>>2016!
Although it would be interesting and probably fun, I think it would probably be looked at as giving him the upper hand in any future run for the presidency and the republicans would be demanding equal time.. and if that were the case think they should have Michelle Bachmann as their star. lol,
Love you, Joe. Don't change a thing.
If the profits go to charity, go for it.
Mr. Biden is the most inappropriate government official , that has walked the halls of congress. He continues to grope women and then make jokes of his actions. It is scary to think that he may want to run for resident some day!


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st: Diff-in-diff: how to account for treatment intensity, rather than just a treatment dummy?
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Hi everyone!
I have been working on a difference-in-differences strategy, and I was
hoping someone could clarify an important point for me.
In the beginning, the treatment I am working on was not a dummy. It is
a discrete variable ("D") which ranges from 1 to 10 when observations
are treated, and equals 0 otherwise. For the sake of simplicity, I
turned it into a dummy, equal to 1 when the discrete variable is
strictly positive, and equal to 0 otherwise. That way, I was able to
use a few common diff-in-diff models (OLS regression and psmatch2).
Also, I should specify that I only have 2 periods (pre-treatment, and
However, I have been doing research about how to account for treatment
intensity, because I would like to take into account the fact that
being treated with 10 is not the same as being treated with 1.
For now, I have created 10 dummies for each of the possible values of
the treatment variable, and I have run 10 different regressions (1
against 0; 2 against 0; 3 against 0...). However, it is not easy to
get a full picture with that process. First, I have very few treated
observations for some of the treatment values, and therefore inference
is an issue. Second, I have not found an easy way to compare the
treatment effects to each other, since I have compared each of them to
getting 0 unit of treatment.
Therefore, here are two questions ;)
First, do you know of any way to account for treatment intensity
without breaking the treatment variable into 10 dummies? Ideally, I
would like to be able to run one regression which would take it all
into account. Some sort of weighted ATT.
For instance, do you think it is possible to use a regular OLS
diff-in-diff equation, plug the treatment variable as a discrete
variable (as opposed to a dummy), and include as many group fixed
effects and there are treatment values? I would be tempted to write it
like this:
Yit = a + b[T=t1] + c1[D=1] + c2[D=2] + ... + c10[D=10] + d[T=t1]*[D] + e
In that equaltion, I would let [D] range from 0 to 10, and d would be
the ATT. Do you think that makes sense?
Second, if I do not find another way than to break the treatment
variable D into 10 dummies, does anyone know how I could recover the
mean ATT and its standard error? I guess I would need to weight the 10
different ATTs that I got, but what should be the weights? How about
number of treated observations in each treatment group? I thought
about doing that, but I stopped because the fact that treatment was
not randomly allocated made me think otherwise.
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WASHINGTON, July 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court last week slapped down Montana's restrictions on corporate political contributions in a ruling that shows the court at its most divided -- and at its most political.
The ruling was almost lost amid the hoopla surrounding the healthcare and Arizona immigration rulings. Though those decisions certainly have an impact on the 2012 presidential race, the ruling in the Montana case, American Tradition Partnership et al vs. Steve Bullock, attorney general of Montana, may reverberate for generations.
It was clear from the majority opinion and the dissent in the Montana case that the freedom of executives to make political contributions from the corporate general treasury will remain the law of the land for some time, barring an unlikely constitutional amendment or a significant replacement on the U.S. Supreme Court.
A narrow five-justice majority decided the landmark result in 2010's Citizens United vs. FCC, and the same five justices ruled summarily that the Montana law was unconstitutional. The high court's four liberals could only sputter in dissent, conceding that Citizens United now may be written in stone.
In the Montana case, the state ban's challengers successfully urged the U.S. Supreme Court to treat as irrelevant the effects of Citizens United -- the unleashing of hundreds of millions of dollars in public and secret corporate political contributions.
The message from the majority in the Montana case was clear: Congress does not have the authority to ban corporate political contributions from corporations, and neither do the individual states.
Back in 2010, the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, better known as McCain-Feingold, prohibited corporations and unions from using their general treasury funds to make independent expenditures for an "electioneering communication" or for speech that expressly advocates the election or defeat of a candidate.
Corporations could still set up political action committees, but PACs are subject to even more restrictions and disclosures than direct contributions. PAC money has to come from the pockets of corporate executives, not from the corporate treasury, and the donations are limited to $2,500 per election cycle.
Much of that -- apparently including similar restrictions on corporate spending in two dozen states -- was swept away by the narrow decision in Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission.
Writing for the 5-4 majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy said the political speech of corporations was protected by the First Amendment. That applied even if the funds corporations were spending in political races belonged to stockholders.
"A PAC is a separate association from the corporation," he wrote. "So the PAC exemption from [the law's] expenditure ban ... does not allow corporations to speak. Even if a PAC could somehow allow a corporation to speak -- and it does not -- the option to form PACs does not alleviate the First Amendment problems with [the core provision of the McCain-Feingold Act]. PACs are burdensome alternatives. They are expensive to administer and subject to extensive regulations. For example, every PAC must appoint a treasurer, forward donations to the treasurer promptly, keep detailed records of the identities of the persons making donations, preserve receipts for three years and file an organization statement and report changes to this information within 10 days.
"And that is just the beginning," Kennedy added. "PACs must file detailed monthly reports with the FEC, which are due at different times depending on the type of election that is about to occur."
Kennedy said limiting corporate political contributions was an exercise in thought control.
"When government seeks to use its full power, including the criminal law, to command where a person may get his or her information or what distrusted source he or she may not hear, it uses censorship to control thought," he said. "This is unlawful. The First Amendment confirms the freedom to think for ourselves."
The ruling did not mean corporations could contribute directly to candidates, only that they could make independent expenditures to support a candidate or party.
The Supreme Court's four-member liberal bloc dissented from the majority's main holding.
"When corporations use general treasury funds to praise or attack a particular candidate for office," Justice John Paul Sevens wrote in dissent, "it is the shareholders, as the residual claimants, who are effectively footing the bill. Those shareholders who disagree with the corporation's electoral message may find their financial investments being used to undermine their political convictions."
But eight of the nine justices agreed Congress could force corporations to make donations public. So far, Congress has declined to do so.
Shortly after the ruling, members of the U.S. Supreme Court majority sat fuming in the audience on live television as President Obama condemned the decision in his State of the Union address.
In the Montana case, a group that normally challenges environmental regulations filed a challenge after Citizens United to the state's century-old ban on corporate political donations.
The state's Corrupt Practices Act of 1912 said a "corporation may not make ... an expenditure in connection with a candidate or a political committee that supports or opposes a candidate or a political party."
Citing Montana's history of corruption, the state high court rejected the challengers' contention that the act violated the free speech guarantee of the First Amendment. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court summarily reversed the state court ruling without hearing argument.
In the unsigned "per curiam" opinion, the majority said in Citizens United it "struck down a similar federal law, holding that 'political speech does not lose First Amendment protection simply because its source is a corporation.' ... The question presented in this case is whether the holding of Citizens United applies to the Montana state law. There can be no serious doubt that it does. ... Montana's arguments in support of the judgment below either were already rejected in Citizens United, or fail to meaningfully distinguish that case."
Justice Stephen Breyer led the four liberals in dissent. Breyer cited the dissent in Citizens United: "As Justice Stevens explained, 'technically independent expenditures can be corrupting in much the same way as direct contributions.' ... Indeed, Justice Stevens recounted a 'substantial body of evidence' suggesting that "[m]any corporate independent expenditures ... had become essentially interchangeable with direct contributions in their capacity to generate quid pro quo arrangements.'"
Breyer said "even if I were to accept Citizens United, this court's legal conclusion should not bar the Montana Supreme Court's finding, made on the record before it, that independent expenditures by corporations did in fact lead to corruption or the appearance of corruption in Montana. Given the history and political landscape in Montana, that court concluded that the state had a compelling interest in limiting independent expenditures by corporations."
But Breyer conceded the fight was over. "Were the matter up to me, I would vote to grant the petition for [review] in order to reconsider Citizens United or, at least, its application in this case. But given the court's per curiam disposition, I do not see a significant possibility of reconsideration. Consequently, I vote instead to deny the petition."
Reaction to the Montana summary judgment was immediate.
"The Supreme Court continues to deny reality when it comes to assessing the impact of independent spending on elections," Public Citizen President Robert Weissman said in a statement. "The court is not going to overturn Citizens United, at least in the near term. It thus falls on the people to overturn the court, through a constitutional amendment."
A spokesman for President Obama was matter of fact, if disparaging, in response.
"We are disappointed that the Supreme Court did not take the opportunity presented by the Montana case to revisit its decision in Citizens United," presidential spokesman Eric Schultz said.
The New York Times quoted Schultz as saying that since the 2010 decision, "we have seen unprecedented amounts of campaign spending, often by groups that won't disclose their donors. Citizens United was wrong when it was decided, and as two Supreme Court Justices have observed since, independent expenditures by corporations are threatening the health of our democracy."
But the reaction from the Indiana-based James Madison Center for Free Speech, which provided an attorney for the challenge, was laudatory.
James Bopp Jr., general counsel for the center and former co-chairman of the Election Law Subcommittee of the Federalist Society, represented the corporations challenging the Montana law.
"This is an excellent result," Bopp said in a statement. "The court has shut the door on a multimillion-dollar effort to lobby and even intimidate the court into reconsidering Citizens United. This effort has failed and the Citizens United decision is now settled law. Groups of persons of average means will still be able to pool their resources to effectively participate in our democratic process."
Meanwhile, the post-Citizens United money keeps rolling in.
The OpenSecrets Blog, part of the Center for Responsive Politics in Washington, reported last week contributions to super PACs reached more than $133 million, most of it to groups supporting likely Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney or other GOP candidates.
Even massive financial losses don't stop the flow.
Politico reported JPMorgan Chase employees donated more than $45,000 to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va.'s leadership PAC in May -- the same month the company lost $2 billion. The money that JPMorgan employees donated to Cantor's Every Republican Is Crucial PAC made up about 15 percent of the $285,500 the group raised that month.
But beyond the super PACs and PACs, 501c non-profits -- named for a section of the U.S. tax code -- continue to raise money for supposedly non-political purposes. OpenSecrets said last week about $100 million so far had been raised secretly for groups that are political in practice but not required to report donations or donors.
The blog said its parent group, the Center for Responsive Politics, is monitoring about 200 organizations that make 501c contributions.
A statement released late week in the wake of the Montana decision from Public Citizen demanded FEC action.
Craig Holman, government affairs lobbyist from the group, said Public Citizen is calling for an investigation of Crossroads Grassroots Political Strategies.
"Crossroads GPS is a so-called 'social welfare' organization set up by Republican strategists Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie designed to influence federal elections, and Public Citizen believes they are abusing the tax code in order to conceal their donors from the American public -- in violation of campaign finance law.
"Public Citizen and Protect Our Elections filed a similar complaint against Crossroads GPS in 2010, asserting that there is ample reason to believe that Crossroads GPS, which is registered as a non-profit 501c(4) organization, is in fact a political committee and should be subject to the restrictions and disclosure rules for political committees."
Any group whose purpose is to influence elections must register under federal election law.
"America is witnessing full-scale evasion of our campaign finance and disclosure laws in the middle of this critical 2012 presidential election," Holman said. "Following the disastrous Citizens United ... decision ... corporate money now is flooding our state, judicial and federal campaigns. And most of this corporate money is secretly flowing into the elections through electioneering non-profit groups, like Crossroads GPS, which do not have to disclose their donors under the tax code. ... Crossroads GPS appears to serve little purpose other than buying Congress and the White House in the 2012 elections, and therefore appears to be in clear violation of the law."
A petition still pending before the Securities and Exchange Commission, proposed by a group of university law professors, would undo some of Citizens United's effects. If adopted by the SEC, it would force corporations to tell stockholders about political contributions from corporate treasuries. But the petition has languished since August, and the SEC has shown no sign so far of rejecting or accepting it, and by law the commission is not compelled to act.
There's been little or no Republican reaction to post-Citizens United fundraising, but the GOP is overwhelming the Democrats in super PAC and 501c independent expenditures. Romney's official campaign Web site last week didn't even mention the Montana ruling, though it blasted "Obamacare" and scored the president for the Arizona immigration ruling, saying he "has failed to provide any leadership on immigration."
Democrats in contrast are feeling the fundraising heat and facing reality.
In its latest fundraising letter, signed "Barack," the president's re-election campaign cites "the massive outside spending by super PACs and front groups funneling up to an additional billion dollars into ads trashing me, you, and everything we believe in.
"We can be outspent and still win -- but we can't be outspent 10 to 1 and still win."


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