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Community Charge (UK) – 1990 Opposition

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“As the amount of the Community Charge began to rise and the inefficiency of local councils in collection of the tax became apparent, large numbers of people refused to pay. Local councils tried to respond with enforcement measures, but these were largely ineffective against such huge numbers of non-payers – up to 30% of former ratepayers in some areas refused to pay.  In November 1990, South Yorkshire police said they were planning to refuse to arrest Community Charge defaulters even when instructed to by the courts because it would be ‘physically impossible for the police because of the large number of defaulters.'”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_Charge#Opposition

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About The Principality of Sealand

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“The history of Sealand is a story of a struggle for liberty. Sealand was founded on the principle that any group of people dissatisfied with the oppressive laws and restrictions of existing nation states may declare independence in any place not claimed to be under the jurisdiction of another sovereign entity. The location chosen was Roughs Tower, an island fortress created in World War II by Britain and subsequently abandoned to the jurisdiction of the High Seas.  The independence of Sealand was upheld in a 1968 British court decision where the judge held that Roughs Tower stood in international waters and did not fall under the legal jurisdiction of the United Kingdom.”

http://www.sealandgov.org/about

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Foreclosure Laws and Procedures By State

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“Compare all state foreclosure timelines on this simple one-page chart and click on any state name to read about detailed foreclosure procedures for that state.  Before continuing, please note that if you’re currently facing or potentially facing foreclosure, you probably have a handful of foreclosure questions. We have a Frequently Asked Questions section that can help.”

http://www.realtytrac.com/foreclosure-laws/foreclosure-laws-comparison.asp

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List of Printers Which Do or Do Not Display Tracking Dots

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“This is a list in progress of color laser printer models that do or do not print yellow tracking dots on their output.  We have employed three sources of information. We looked at printer output under a blue light and/or a computer microscope; we consulted press reports about printers (e.g. at Druckerchannel); we relied on printer manuals and other manufacturer statements. We welcome additional statements by manufacturers, resellers, or technicians.”

https://www.eff.org/pages/list-printers-which-do-or-do-not-display-tracking-dots

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U.S. Birth Rate Falls to a Record Low; Decline Is Greatest Among Immigrants

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“The U.S. birth rate dipped in 2011 to the lowest ever recorded, led by a plunge in births to immigrant women since the onset of the Great Recession.  The overall U.S. birth rate, which is the annual number of births per 1,000 women in the prime childbearing ages of 15 to 44, declined 8% from 2007 to 2010. The birth rate for U.S.-born women decreased 6% during these years, but the birth rate for foreign-born women plunged 14%—more than it had declined over the entire 1990-2007 period. The birth rate for Mexican immigrant women fell even more, by 23%.”

http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2012/11/29/u-s-birth-rate-falls-to-a-record-low-decline-is-greatest-among-immigrants/

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World’s 50 Safest Banks 2012

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“Bank stability remains a pressing concern for the world’s corporations and investors. It is within this context that Global Finance announces its 21st Annual Ranking of the World’s 50 Safest Banks.  Canadian banks are the best performing in North America with seven banks in the top 50 compared to five from United States. Banks from Singapore are the strongest in Asia and from Chile in Latin America. Credit ratings and rankings of most European banks have suffered except for those at the very top of the list which have explicit guarantees from AAA rated governments.”

http://www.gfmag.com/tools/best-banks/11930-worlds-50-safest-banks-2012.html

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Ingvar Kamprad – Wikipedia

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“Kamprad began to develop a business as a young boy, selling matches to neighbors from his bicycle. He found that he could buy matches in bulk very cheaply from Stockholm, sell them individually at a low price, and still make a good profit. From matches, he expanded to selling fish, Christmas tree decorations, seeds, and later ballpoint pens and pencils. When Kamprad was 17, his father gave him a cash reward for succeeding in his studies.  IKEA was founded in 1943 at Kamprad’s uncle Ernst’s kitchen table. In 1948, Kamprad diversified his portfolio, adding furniture. His business was mostly mail order.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingvar_Kamprad

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Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act – Wikipedia

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“Originally CALEA only granted the ability to wiretap digital telephone networks, but in the years since CALEA was passed it has been greatly expanded to include all VoIP and broadband internet traffic. From 2004 to 2007 there was a 62 percent growth in the number of wiretaps performed under CALEA — and more than 3,000 percent growth in interception of internet data such as email.  By 2007, the FBI had spent $39 million on its DCSNet system, which collects, stores, indexes, and analyzes communications data.  The FCC ruled in 2005 that providers of broadband Internet access and interconnected VoIP services are regulable as ‘telecommunications carriers’ under CALEA.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_Assistance_for_Law_Enforcement_Act

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Glassdoor 2012 Top 25 Companies for Career Opportunities

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“Employees have reported how their companies rate for career opportunities – find out which 25 companies provide the best career opportunities.”

http://www.glassdoor.com/Top-Companies-for-Career-Opportunities-LST_KQ0,38.htm

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Imperial History of the Middle East

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“Who has controlled the Middle East over the course of history? Pretty much everyone. Egyptians, Turks, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Persians, Europeans…the list goes on. Who will control the Middle East today? That is a much bigger question.”

http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/imperial-history.html

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