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There is more than one person playing from my house. How can I make sure we aren't mistaken for multiple accounts?
As long as you never report losses to each other you will not be violating any rules. Users from the same household or sharing the same computer may NOT report losses to one another. Additionally, one player having more than one account on the same League is a multiple accounts violation and can result in all multiple accounts of that player being kicked off.
I can't seem to report my loss. Can I have someone else report it for me?
No! Doing so will flag your accounts as being at the same location. Also, sharing your password with someone else compromises the security of your account and is a violation of MyLeague policy. Instead, contact a member of the Admin staff for the League to request assistance in reporting the loss.
I stayed at another League member's house for one day last month while traveling, and now we get a security violation when we try to play each other. Why?
If you used his/her computer to report losses or access your League account, then the system assumes you live in the same household. Unfortunately, we have no way to over-ride this security protection. Please contact the Head Administrator of the League for further assistance.
How can I transfer my Gold, Platinum, or Diamond account if I was kicked off a League?
If you have been kicked from a League and you are having problems removing or transferring a premium membership, please use the 'Premium Support' link and we will be happy to assist you.
What is the difference between a regular League match and a formal challenge?
Challenges for regular League matches are issued in the lobby when you see someone there that you want to play a League match against.
The Formal Challenge system is in place so that you can challenge someone using our website if you are having a hard time challenging a specific person in the lobby. Click here to read all about the Formal Challenge System.
Why am I not allowed to use the Formal Challenge System on my League?
Some Head Administrators choose not to use the Formal Challenge System on their League. Please discuss this matter with the Head Administrator for your League for a more detailed explanation.
Is it really free to be a member of a MyLeague?
Yes! Membership on MyLeague is free for anyone that wants to join. However, we do have optional premium memberships that give you additional features on your account. Visit http://www.myleague.com/premium/ for more information.
How do I know which League to join?
If you go to www.myleague.com and click on the 'Join a League' tab, you can browse the Leagues on our site by Service, and/or Game. Simply make your selections, and the Leagues matching the criteria will be listed at the bottom. When you find one you like, click on the Join Now button!
Do I need anything special to join MyLeague?
All you need is access to the Internet and a valid e-mail address!
Where do I play the games?
The games are played at different gaming services (such as Yahoo! Games, Pogo, Grab.com, etc.), depending on which League(s) you joined. Please contact the Admin staff for the specific League(s) you joined to inquire about which gaming service and lobby they use for League matches and tournaments.
What is the Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame lists the top players in various categories. Unlike the LeaderBoards, the Hall of Fame lists all-time records, which means that if you make it into the Hall of Fame and then leave the League, your username will stay in the Hall of Fame for as long as your record stands. If you were entered into the Hall of Fame and your name is no longer listed, please contact the Admin team.
How often is the Hall of Fame updated?
The Hall of Fame is updated once per day. It may take up to 24 hours to see your username listed if you have recently made it into the Hall of Fame.
How do I get into the Hall of Fame?
You don't have to do anything special to get into the Hall of Fame because it is completely automated. You will be placed in the Hall of Fame within 24 hours once you have broken a record previously held by another member in a particular category.
What happens to my entry in the Hall of Fame if I leave a League?
If you withdraw from a League or your account is deleted for inactivity while you are listed in the Hall of Fame, your record will remain until it is broken by another member. Please be advised you will not be able to continue building your original record if you rejoin.
Do I win anything for being in the Hall of Fame?
No - but you do get recognition, fame, and glory!
I have a suggestion for a Hall of Fame category. Where should I send it?
If you have a suggestion for a Hall of Fame category, please contact MyLeague.com at http://cgi.igl.net/cgi-bin/ladder/public_mail/member.cgi?subject=Suggestion with your suggestion.
What are LadderBux?
Please visit http://www.igl.net/bux/about.php to read all about our LadderBux program!
Where can I view the prizes available to redeem with my LadderBux?
Visit http://cgi.igl.net/cgi-bin/ladder/bux/center.cgi?do=browse&template=base to view the list of prizes currently available in the LadderBux Redemption Center. Check back frequently as the products are always changing!
Can I view what other members have redeemed with their LadderBux?
A list of recent LadderBux Redemptions can be found on the right-hand side of the Home tab.
Do I have to be a premium member to redeem my LadderBux for prizes?
No, but you do earn MORE LadderBux if you are a premium member. Additionally, you can redeem prizes more often if you are a premium member, depending on your premium membership level.
I ordered something from the LadderBux Redemption Center quite awhile ago and I still haven't received it. What can I do?
Send an e-mail to email@example.com for assistance with orders from the LadderBux Redemption Center.
What is a Head Admin?
A Head Admin is the person who owns and operates a particular MyLeague. They are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the League, and they might be called upon to help resolve disputes in chat or answer questions regarding rules, procedures, etc.
What is the difference between a Head Admin and an Admin?
A Head Admin is the owner of their MyLeague. The Head Admin has the final decision for the regular operations of the League. Because the Head Admin is the owner of the League, they are solely responsible for negotiations with other Leagues, managing the League, and managing Revenue Sharing funds.
A regular Admin is someone that has been appointed by the Head Admin to assist with the operation of the League.
What do I do if I have a problem with an Admin?
If you have a problem with an Admin other than the Head Admin, you can contact the Head Admin to discuss the situation and help to resolve the problem. If you have a problem with the Head Admin, then your best recourse is to simply not participate in that particular League. MyLeagues are completely managed by the Head Admin, and MyLeague.com has no involvement in the day-to-day operations.
How can I become an Admin?
If you are interested in becoming an Admin on your League, then you will need to contact the Head Admin of the League to inquire about an Admin position.
How do I withdraw from a League?
To withdraw your account from a League, log into the MyAccount tab and the Withdraw option will be listed under My Options on the left-hand side. Please note the process is irreversible, so be SURE you want to withdraw before doing so.
If you are a premium member, then you may be required to remove and/or transfer the premium membership to another League so that the premium membership is not lost.
I can't find my account on the League. What happened to it?
If you are unable to find your account on the League, then there are several possibilities of what could have happened.
If you haven't played recently and you are not a premium member, then it is likely your account was purged for inactivity. Check with the Admin team of the League to see how inactivity is handled.
Make sure you are searching on the right League! There are several Leagues for the same game, so make sure you are looking in the correct location. Many people get confused and look for their account on the wrong League.
If you are still unable to find your account, please contact the Admin team on the League for further assistance.
Can I sign up again on the same League if my account was deleted or I withdrew?
In most cases, yes! However, the Head Admin has the final say.
Can I have more than one account?
You can have only one account per League per person, but you are allowed to join as many different Leagues as you would like. In other words, it is okay to have accounts on two different Leagues, but it is not okay to have more than one account on the same League.
Can my brother/friend/dog have an account on the League also?
This decision is up to the Head Admin of the League. However, there may be certain restrictions placed on you, such as being unable to report matches to members that reside in the same household.
I can't remember my password. How do I find it?
If you have forgotten your password, you can have it sent to the e-mail address associated with your account. To retrieve your password, visit the MyAccount tab and click on Lost Password in the sub-menu.
What happened to my winning streak?
If you do not play for a specific amount of time, then your winning or losing streak may be reset. The Head Admin of the League sets the specific amount of time, so please contact him/her with any further questions about streaks.
Does MyLeague.com offer online live support?
Yes - online live support is offered to our Diamond members as one of the many features of their premium membership.
The guaranteed hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. However, there may be an operator available at other times of the day as well.
Visit http://www.igl.net/gold/index.php?page=diam to find out more about our Diamond membership!
Can I play the same person as much as I want?
This depends on the rules of the particular League you are playing on. Please contact your League's Admin Team for the answer to your question.
I need to post my win. Where do I do this?
You don't! On a MyLeague, only the loser reports the match. When that person reports their loss, your account will be credited with the win.
The person I was playing was cheating. What should I do?
It is very common for new users to think people they are playing against are cheating. This is because the skill level of the top players is often so high it can seem impossible to do some of the things they do.
Almost all the time it turns out that the person who thought someone was cheating didn't know certain tricks or strategy that can really help you out. Rather than jump to the conclusion that they are cheating we recommend you simply ask them how they do so well. Most players are happy to give a few pointers.
If you really feel someone is cheating, you should report it to the Admin team. They will be able to deal with the matter as they feel appropriate.
The person I was playing disconnected! What should I do?
Policies on this matter vary from League to League. If you are unsure about your League's policy, please contact your Admin team and ask them what to do.
How do I report a loss?
Click on the "Standings" tab on your League's navigation bar at the top of the page. The Report Loss link is located in the sub-menu.
Just fill in the blanks and then click on the 'Submit' button. Once the confirmation message comes up, you know you have reported your loss successfully and you are ready to go play another match!
What should I do if someone does not report a match?
If your opponent does not report their loss to you, then you can use the Unreported Match form located on the 'Support' tab.
I am having problems accessing the gaming site or playing the games. What should I do?
We only provide technical support for our site. If you are having problems with your gaming service (ie. Yahoo!, Pogo, Grab), you should contact their Customer Service department directly to have your questions answered.
We also recommend asking other League members for assistance. Most of the members are very happy to help other members when they are having technical problems.
I have a website. Can I include a link to MyLeague or Case's Ladder?
Yes, please do! You can find a full listing of linking images to use at http://www.myleague.com/siteinfo/ - click on the Link to Us section.
How can I work for Case's Ladder?
Visit http://www.igl.net/moreinfo/jobs.html to view our current job listings.
I want to run my own League. Where can I get the software?
Our MyLeague service has been created just for this purpose! Users can run their own MyLeagues for any game of their choice (as long as it is in accordance with the Terms of Use at http://www.myleague.com/my/terms.php) For more information, please visit http://www.myleague.com/
Where do I send suggestions for the League?
You can submit any suggestions you have for the League to your Head Admin. Provided that your idea is compatible with our site, they are the ones who will decide whether or not to implement them. If your idea is not compatible with our site, they also have the ability to suggest your idea to us as a new feature.
Where can I send compliments about your service?
We would love to hear any positive feedback you have for us. Please send it to our Positive Feedback Mailbox at http://www.igl.net/ladder/positive.php
Thanks! :)
What is the difference between an official Case's Ladder and a MyLeague?
Case's Ladders are managed and maintained by our staff. MyLeagues are powered by the Case's Ladder software, but are managed by private individuals.
What do I do if I'm having a problem with a Case's Ladder?
If you are having problems with your player account on a Case's Ladder, you can contact the LadderOp by clicking the "Contact Us" link under the "Support" heading on the left-side menu for that Ladder.
How can I sign up for a Case's Ladder?
Visit http://www.casesladder.com/ to go to the Case's Ladder main page. From there, you can view the list of available Ladders and join one that you like.
What is the penalty box?
Just like in the game of hockey, the penalty box is a way of taking someone out of the competition for violating the rules. During the period of time a player in the penalty box, that player cannot play in either regular or tournament play.
How do I get out of the penalty box?
Your account will automatically be removed and reactivated for you after your time in the penalty box is expired.
Why did my rank drop while I was in the penalty box?
You cannot report losses or gain wins while you are in the penalty box, but others are still active and playing. Every time someone moves above you in rank, your account will slide down one rung as always.
What does "in the penalty box for three days" mean?
It means that for three days from the time that the player was placed in the penalty box, that player cannot report losses nor can anyone report a loss to that player.
How do I appeal the decision to put my account in the penalty box?
Contact your Admin Team and explain to them why you feel your placement in the penalty box is not justified. The Head Admin of a League has final say on all penalty box decisions.
Can I register another account to play with while I'm in the penalty box?
You are allowed to have only one account on each League at any given time. If you are found to have multiple accounts, then you risk all accounts being removed.
Why does my rank drop even when I win?
How much or IF your rank rises or falls is mainly based on the rank of the opponents you beat as long as you are an active player. You move up half the distance between your rank and the person's you defeat, so the higher ranked your opponent is the further you will move up the Ladder if you win the match.
In other words, you can have ten wins in a row, but if your opponents were all ranked close to or behind you your actual Ladder rank will not improve much. However, playing lower ranked opponents can increase other ratings such as the win percentage and skill rating, so there are still benefits to your overall status.
Please note that the percentage of rank gain may vary from League-to-League so you may not move up half the distance when you beat someone ranked better than you. Please contact the Admin team for the League if you have any concerns regarding your rank.
How does the skill rating work?
You can find complete details on the skill rating system at http://www.myleague.com/rating.html
Read the document carefully to understand how it works.
I get a security error when trying to report a match. Why?
Our software will not allow you to post losses to yourself or to anyone who has used a Case's Ladder or MyLeague account on your computer.
If this is detected and you get a "Security Error" message, you will have to contact your Admin Team for help.
I lost a match but I cannot find the member on the League. What should I do?
If you can't find your opponent listed on the League, try using the search utility located at the top of the League's page. Enter your opponent's username on the League, then choose "players" from the drop-down menu and click the "Go" button.
You should always note the name of the person you are playing, so that you can make sure to report losses in a timely manner.
How can I find out if someone reported my win?
To see the matches that were posted you can view the "Daily Results" link on the Standings tab.
You can use this utility to view the daily match results as well as the "Ladder News" for the past seven days.
Premium members can view their match history on the "MyAccount" tab. To become a premium member, visit http://www.myleague.com/premium/
Why do I have to give my e-mail address?
E-mail is the only method of communication we have to get in touch with you. It is very important that you keep your e-mail address updated and accurate with us at all times.
Can I use a free e-mail service for my League account so I can keep my real e-mail address private?
Yes, but be sure that you are checking that e-mail account often. If someone accuses you of an unreported match or we need to get in touch with you, the e-mail will be sent to that address.
There have also been quite a few incidents of free mail accounts being hacked lately. The number one mistake people make is to make their "password hint" too easy or a question that the answer to it IS that user's password. The bottom line is to be very careful when using free e-mail services, but that they are allowed.
I didn't receive my activation key. Why?
Contact your Admin Team, and explain that you have not received your activation key and they will help you activate your account. Sometime the reason you don't receive your activation key is because you entered your e-mail address incorrectly when you signed up, so verify that you entered the correct e-mail and include it in your mail to them.
Does my League name have to match the name I use to play the games?
Yes, on most Leagues. The decision rests with the Head Admin of the League whether or not to require this. However, even if it's not required, it can be useful to at least have a similar name, so that people don't get confused as to who you are.
I signed up on the League, but the name I used isn't available at the gaming service. What do I do?
You should create your account on the gaming service first, since name choices are so limited there. Once you have an account at the gaming site, you can edit your username on the League by going to the "MyAccount" tab and clicking on the "Edit Username" link listed under "My Options". Alternately, you can try to make your gaming site username as similar to your League username, provided that this does not break the rules of your League.
How do I join an existing team?
To join an existing team, the best procedure is to send an e-mail to the captain of the team.
You can also check the League forums, as some Leagues allow teams to ask for members in their forums.
Most teams have requirements and may ask you to play several games to observe your ability. If you aren't accepted onto a team, try others until you are accepted.
If all else fails, you can start your own team.
Can I be on more than one team at once?
No, because each player can only belong to one team on the League at a time. If you are found on two teams you will be removed from both of them and the teams will be penalized.
Captains should always check that new recruits are not members of other teams.
How can I add or remove team members?
Captains can access the "Add/Remove" tool, which is located in the "Resource" area of the left-hand menu of your Team Ladder's page. The players you want to add must already be registered on the Ladder.
You can view a list of the eligible players by clicking the "Standings" link located under "The Ladder" heading on the left-hand menu of your Team Ladder's page.
How can I edit my team's information?
If you are the captain of a team, you may edit your team's information by clicking the "Team Editor" link under the "Team Functions" heading on the left-hand menu of your Ladder's page.
How can I start my own team?
To start your own team, click the "Signup Team" link under the "Team Functions" heading.
What is a tournament?
A tournament is a short-term competition with a scheduled beginning and a specific end. Players may register to play in a tournament on any League for which they are registered. When the tournament begins, each player is paired up with an opponent (or more than one opponent, depending on the format of the tournament.) Tournaments can be for "LadderStats," in which case the results are reported to the Ladder on which the tournament was played.
How can I find out what tournaments are available on the League?
For a complete list of tournaments for your Ladder or League, visit the Tournament Calendar located on the "Tournaments" tab. You can access the page for a specific tournament by clicking on the jump number. Once you have selected the tournament you would like to join, the information for that tournament will be listed under the 'Tournament Info' heading.
How do I register for a team tournament?
A team tournament is any tournament in which there is more than one person on each team in a match.
The captain of the team (the first person registering) has to create and name the team. The captain will then create a team password that the other team members can use to join the correct team when registering for the tournament.
When you click the 'Register' link on a tournament page, detailed instructions will show up on the page to clarify any further questions you may have.
How do I register for a one-vs-one tournament?
To register for a one-vs-one tournament, click on the "Tournaments" tab and go to the Tournament Calendar section. You can access the page for a specific tournament by clicking on the jump number.
On a tournament's main page, click the 'Register' link and fill out the form to register for the tournament.
All tournaments are listed in Eastern U.S. Time. Check-in for the tournament will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the start time. If you have registered for the tournament prior to check-in being opened you will have to return to the tournament page to check-in.
How are tournament matches reported?
The loser (or losing team) reports a tournament loss by clicking the 'Report' link on a tournament page and then filling out the form on the page.
If a tournament is 'LadderStats,' matches will be automatically reported to the Ladder on which the tournament was held after the tournament is completed.
What time should I show up to play in a tournament?
You should arrive at least 15 minutes early to be sure that you are signed up, checked-in and ready to play.
How do I know where the tournament is being played?
On a tournament page you will see all of the pertinent information listed under the 'Tournament Info' heading, including the location of the tournament. If you have any additional questions or problems on the location, you should contact the Tournament Director for help.
What is a Ladder Stats tournament?
If a tournament is listed as a 'LadderStats' tourney, as most are, it indicates that the results from the matches played in that tournament are automatically posted to the Ladder at the end of the tournament, so do not attempt to report the loss yourself manually to the Ladder.
What is a double elimination tournament?
Click here to find out everything there is to know about double elimination tournaments.
What is a Swiss tournament?
Click here to find out everything there is to know about Swiss System tournaments.
How do I know what time the tournament will start in my time zone?
All tournament times are listed in Eastern Time. To find out what time it is now in Eastern Time, look at the Tournament Time listing, located just above the "Play Now" button on your League's page.
Is there an easy way to figure out how many LadderBux I could win in a tournament?
A LadderBux Calculator is located on the "Prizes" link on each tournament page. The LadderBux calculator can be used to calculate how many LadderBux the the top finishers would win in a particular tournament.
The tournament I was playing in was canceled. How can I get my LadderBux back?
The LadderBux entry fee isn't withdrawn from your account until the tournament has been completed and closed by the Tournament Director, so this should not be a problem.
I had a problem with my opponent during a tournament match. Who should I contact?
Always contact the hosting Tournament Director if you encounter a problem in a tournament.
What do I do if the standings bracket doesn't load?
If the standings bracket doesn't load, try reloading or refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, try closing your browser and loading the tournament page again. If you're still experiencing the problem after that, then try clearing your cache or cleaning out your temporary Internet Files.
If none of the above solutions takes care of your problem, then ask the Tournament Director to let you know who your opponent is.
I am having problems reporting a tournament loss. What should I do?
If you are having a problem reporting a tournament loss, ask the Tournament Director to report the match for you.
What is a tournament director?
Tournament Directors (TDs) are volunteers who actually create and administer tournaments. TDs are provided with a given set of tournament system utilities that allow them to perform their duties. TDs work closely with the Head TDs on their League so that they are aware of the overall tournament setup and specific tournament rules on that Ladder. The TDs responsibilities include scheduling tournaments, administering tournaments to ensure that they run smoothly and finish in a timely manner, and settling any match disputes that occur during tournaments.
Do tournament directors get paid for hosting tournaments?
Tournament Directors are volunteers who donate their time to the League, managing tournaments in order to make things more fun for everyone participating. They are not paid any money for their time, so it is important to remember that and show them the respect and appreciation they are due for all of their time and effort!
In an attempt to show our gratitude to the TDs for all of their hard work, we do reward them with LadderBux for hosting tournaments.
What is a Head TD?
Head TDs are the second level tier in our Tournament program. Overall, they act as the general tournament system coordinator on their Ladder. The Head TDs are responsible for keeping the TDs on their team organized and united towards the end goal of all TDs: keeping the Ladder and Tournaments fun and fair for everyone participating. Their duties mainly consist of coordinating the Tournament Directors on their League so that the tournament schedule runs smoothly and keeps the players' options open for plenty of tournament competition.
What is a TD Manager?
TD Manager is a position for Official Case's Ladders. There is no equivalent for MyLeagues, because the Head Admin has all of the necessary TD Manager powers on their Head TD account.
I applied to become a TD and was told I am on the waiting list. What does that mean?
Unfortunately, there is a waiting list to become a Tournament Director on most Leagues. If you want more details about how long you will be on the waiting list, you should contact your Admin team.
How can I become a tournament director?
If you are interested in becoming a Tournament Director please select the 'Directors' link located under the 'Tournament' heading on your League's left-hand menu. At the top of the Tournament Director list is the link to apply to be a Tournament Director.


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Tag Archives: dragon age
Wed, Dec 05, 2012 | 22:40 GMT
Dragon Age 3 may feature more exploration than previous titles
Bioware's Aaryn Flynn has hinted that Dragon Age 3 could feature more exploration, with the developers taking a page out of Skryim.
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 | 03:28 BST
Mass Effect and Dragon Age comics and merch announced
BioWare had a little moment at New York Comic Con and announced a looming mountain of new merchandise and tie-in media for fans of the Dragon Age and Mass Effect franchises.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 | 13:42 BST
EA's Moore sings BioWare's praises: studio has 'done great'
Mass Effect 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic and Dragon Age 2 have amounted to what has been a 'great' 18 months in the partnership between BioWare and EA, COO Peter Moore has explained.
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 | 03:24 BST
PSA: Dragon Age comic series arrives this week
Just a reminder that Dragon Age: Those Who Speak arrives in comic stores on August 22. The latest mini-series spun from BioWare's fantasy RPG setting follows the adventures of Alistair, Isabela and Varric in the Tevinter homelands, and is a follow up to The Silent Grove. It's been written by series lead David Gaider which makes it canonical – so I hope you didn't kill off the cheeky ginger king in Dragon Age: Origins. The comic series is releasing at an odd time – or is it? A fresh batch of Dragon Age 3 rumours suggest we may be approaching an announcement. Hello, yes pwease.
Thanks, GameInformer.
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 | 03:48 BST
Fans want day-one DLC, says BioWare staffer
BioWare's director of online development Fernando Melo has said there is significant demand for day one DLC despite its unpopularity in some circles.
Sat, May 19, 2012 | 15:16 BST
EA shutting down Dragon Age Legends in June
EA has announced it's to shut down Dragon Age Legends next month. The firm said it will offer a free downloadable version of the game for users who want to play the title with out multiplayer. EA didn't provide a reason for pulling the title, but during GDC Online 2011, BioWare's Ethan Levy said the browser game failed to meet EA's expectations. The free-to-play, social RPG debuted in March 2011 to coincide with the release of Dragon Age II. Thanks, Gamasutra.
Thu, May 17, 2012 | 07:51 BST
BioWare taking suggestions for next Dragon Age
Last month, Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah announced BioWare wanted fan feedback before approaching the franchise again. Today, an update on the game's official website states the time for feedback is now, and a series of questions and discussions around Dragon Age has started on the forums.
Tue, May 08, 2012 | 20:28 BST
Pachter believes "a significant portion" Dragon Age 3 team "was reassigned" to SWTOR
Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter believes the extra manpower at BioWare was pulled into Star Wars: The Old Republic development has consequentially slowed development on Dragon Age 3.
Wed, May 02, 2012 | 03:04 BST
Dragon Age comic mini-series to debut in August
Nary a whisper of a new game on the horizon, but you can at least enjoy dark Horse's upcoming, three-part comic series Dragon Age: Those Who Speak.
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 | 06:23 BST
Dragon Age PAX panel hints at Orlesian setting for DA III
While stressing that nothing has been announced or confirmed, Dragon Age creative director Mike Laidlaw dropped some huge hints on the franchise's future during a panel at PAX East 2012.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 | 20:13 GMT
Work complete on Dragon Age 2, team on "next phase"
Dragon Age's executive producer Mark Darrah has confirmed that Bioware's completed post-release work on Dragon Age 2 and the entire team has now moved onto "the next phase of Dragon Age's future."
Tue, Feb 07, 2012 | 10:24 GMT
Dragon Age: Redemption coming to DVD next week
Dragon Age: Redemption, the six-part live-action mini-series featuring Felicia Day, is coming to DVD next week for Valentine's Day in the US. The show runs in parallel with Dragon Age II DLC Mark of the Assassin, and was previously internet-only. The product will include the full series, commentary, bloopers and behind the scenes stuff adding up to 40 minutes of extras.
Thanks, Joystiq.
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 | 09:17 GMT
Dragon Age animated film to detail Cassandra's adventures
Funimation has finally pulled the veil back on its animated Dragon Age film; see some footage and get the skinny within.
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 | 00:53 GMT
Dragon Age, Journey, and Space Invaders talks added to GDC 2012 line up
Three new presentations have been added to the rapidly growing schedule for GDC 2012.
Wed, Nov 30, 2011 | 11:02 GMT
Rumour: Dragon Age getting multiplayer, Dead Space FPS
Kotaku's dumped a ton of EA rumour this morning, claiming Dragon Age is to get a multiplayer component of some sort, and that the Dead Space IP looks set to expand dramatically.
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 | 00:14 GMT
Dragon Age: Redemption web series draws to a close
Dragon Age: Redemption, the BioWare-commissioned web series written by and starring Felicia Day, is over. Catch the last episode through the break.
Tue, Oct 18, 2011 | 00:16 BST
Dragon Age comic series inbound via Dark Horse
A three month, bi-weekly comic based on the Dragon Age games is due early next year.
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 | 16:42 BST
Felicia Day stars in Dragon Age: Redemption Ep. 1 now online
The Dragon Age-themed web series starring Felicia Day is now available online for all your B-level fantasy needs! More »
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 | 10:54 BST
BioWare: Dragon Age III's story all about "saving the world from itself"
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OHIO VALLEY — After a relatively safe Christmas holiday, motorists are being asked to help bring a safe end to 2012 according to a news release by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol is asking motorists to help bring a safe end to 2012 by not driving impaired, buckling-up and keeping their focus on the road. Last year in Ohio, eight people died in OVI-related crashes between Christmas and New Year's. This is down from 15 in 2009 and 14 in 2010.
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SA U20 beat Welwitschias 92-27
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 17:25.The Welwitchias crashed to a 92-27 defeat against South Africa U20 in Stellenbosch on Saturday afternoon.
The SA side was just too fast and slick as they ran in 14 tries after building up a 40-6 lead at halftime.
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Namibia won a total of 19 gold medals - the same as the overall winners, Zimbabwe, who won more silver and bronze medals.
Zimbabwe won 20 silver and 22 bronze medals, while Namibia won 11 silver and 8 bronze medals.
Zambia came third with 6 gold, 13 silver and 8 bronze medals; Botswana came fourth with 3 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze medals; and Lesotho came fifth with 3 gold and 1 bronze medals.
Namibia remain 125 in world
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:07.Namibia remained unchanged at 125 in the world on the latest FIFA rankings that were released on Thursday.
The Brave Warriors have not played over the past month while their next match will be a friendly against Zambia in Windhoek, provisionally set for May 24.
Namibia is ranked eighth in the SADC region and 37th in Africa.
Zambia are the top ranked nation in SADC with a world ranking of 46 and are followed by South Africa (56 in the world) and Angola (93).
The rest of the top SADC nations are Zimbabwe (105), Mozambique (106), Malawi (109), Botswana (125) and Namibia (125).
SA U20 team named to face Welwitschias
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 10:06.The SA Under-20 side to face the Welwitschias on Saturday in Stellenbosch was announced on Wednesday in Cape Town.
Kick off time is 14h50 at the Paul Roos Markötter Stadium and the match will be played after the traditional Cape schoolboy derby between Paul Roos and Paarl Gymnasium.
Although several players will miss the clash because of injury, Vodacom Blue Bulls flanker Ruan Steenkamp will still lead a starting fifteen that includes the exciting attacking talents of Robert du Preez (flyhalf) Seabelo Senatla (wing), Justin Geduld (centre) and Cheslin Kolbe (fullback).


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My son received several bathing suits for his birthday. I would like to exchange 2 of them for shorts or something else. I only ever return items (without a receipt) twice a year if ever. April/May: birthday presents for my son and August: birthday presents for my daughter. That's it. I don't even bother returning items at Christmas because it's just too crazy. Today I was told that because of my past "return history" I was unable to return the swimsuits. The manager gave me an uninterested smirk as he handed me a piece of paper with a 1-800 number on it. Since I was sure they had just made a mistake I called the number to straighten out the "mistake." I was then told that I made 2 returns last year (one in May and one in August). That's a history?! I am a very responsible shopper. I always save my receipts. I have a filing cabinet full of them! I made 2 returns LAST YEAR! That hardly warrants lumping me into the "shoplifter and compulsive shopper/returner" category. Apologize. Apologize to every decent, hard-working consumer who has blessed this heartless corporation with their hard-earned money. Apologize and then change your policy. Because until you do, you will continue to lose customers until there is no one left to frustrate. I understand why the policy is there. I get it. We all know who this policy was implemented for. But they're not the ones being affected by this RIDICULUS policy. It's the soccer moms, the Girl Scout leaders, the Sunday school teachers, the softball coaches, etc. You should give each store the ability to look at each individual case and make a decision. There is a K-Mart directly across the street and a Super Wal-Mart down the road. Corporations don't care about people but store managers usually don't want to piss off all of the "shopping" members of their community. Let the manager decide. Oh, and let me exchange my !!!@#$% swimsuits.
"There is a K-Mart directly across the street and a Super Wal-Martdown the road." So go to one of them if you don't like Target! Problem solved. BTW.... get angry at the thieves & shoplifters for the RIDICULUSpolicy, not Target. Their only protecting themselves by restrictedreturns & exchanges without receipts. What's Target supposed to do,continue losing money? Businesses don't work that way.
I felt like you were really 'drilling it in' with the 'APOLOGIZE' bit.You were on your own little war against big corporations, and as achild of the 80's, I dig that. However, just as you stated, you have a K-mart across the street and aSuper Walmart down the road. I'm sure they'll be happy for the extrarevenue. As for the "!!@#$%" -I tried to figure out what that meant. We're youtrying to be less rude by not ACTUALLY swearing but implying that youwere just as angry? Or did you simply mistype? Either way, whenwriting a professional letter you might want to stay away from the theatrical monologues and swearing/yetnotswearing. I'm glad you were able to vent.
Where to begin...this letter irks me, like so many others on here, notjust because of the theatrics (the over the top "Apologize" bit, forexample) and the "I swear I'll go somewhere else." Not just because ofthe curses thrown in at the end, or the "responsible shopper" rant inthe beginning. But because the OP wants special treatment. I am all for using this forum to complain about being treated poorly,or being lied to. I am not about people whining because they were toldthat there is a policy, and because of that policy, they can't havewhat they want. A return policy for a major corporation like Target,that deals with scammers and shoplifters on a daily, if not hourly,basis, is completely reasonable. It protects them and helps keep themopen and able to keep their prices down. Sure, it sucks for thoseamong us who are honest, but it is what it is, and I prefer thatthey're fair and treat all of us equally by enstating such a returnpolicy. It is not your fault that you were given gifts with no gift receipts.It is not your fault that you've returned things without receiptsbefore, but were unaware of the policy. It is not your fault thatpeople scam Target by stealing things and returning them. But none ofthat is Target's fault either, so why should they pay for it if youwon't?
Returning a swimsuit? That's usually not allowed under ANY conditionsin most (if not all) states based on state and local health codes(even if you swear they haven't been worn- it's a blanket LAW that thestores have to follow or they get prosecuted, have to close the store,then we ALL lose).
If they gave the managers the option then you'd have peoplecomplaining about being "unfairly" denied. There are rules and theywill be followed. And as others have posted most stores have such apolicy.
Thats unreal!! I never even knew they had policies like that. Iwould be furious if I was you. Thanks for posting this info, I will surely not shop at Target anymoredue to this information. Walmart will work for me, I have never hadproblems with them.
I'm sure the others stores will be gratefull to hear they have acustomer like you shopping there. BTW you only get 2 at walmart aswell. So in another year you might have to move on to the dollarstore. It's the soccer moms, the Girl Scout leaders, the Sunday schoolteachers, the softball coaches, etc wow that is possibly the most annoying group of people ever created.also the ones that tend to buy use and return when they feel like it.
Please watch your spelling when submitting a complaint. RIDICULUS??? Try ridiculous next time. I think Target is much better than the alternatives, but I understandyour point. It is frustrating...and difficult to hang on to receiptsfor every purchase one makes.
Ridiculus is a spell to we rid of Bogarts. Oh, wait, that's in HarryPotter. Not sure what she ment.
If your son did recieve the bathing suits as a gift, then why are youthrowing such a fit? It's not as if you, as a "soccer mom, Gril Scoutleader, Sunday School Teacher, or softball coach" is out any money. There's something you're not telling us. People don't get all angryand self-righteous over "principle" I would suggest donating the !!!@#$% swimsuits to charity, or sellingthem on ebay if you need the money so bad.
Most stores around here have such a posted policy. You can't return swimwear or unpackaged underwear. A 3-pack of Fruitof the Looms, yes. One pair of boxers on a hanger, no. This may be alocal or state law, not just a Target policy. As someone else pointed out--eeewwww! You are even supposed to wearundergarments when trying on swimsuits. This would fall under the "Other restrictions may apply" portion ofthe return policy, as posted at Target.com. And I'm sorry, but for all we know, the manager is the one who decidedthis.
Heartless? Soccer moms? Put your violin back in its case. I neededa Kleenex after reading your letter. They have a posted policy, and now you seem to understand it. Youhave the choice to abide by it, or go somewhere else. "You should give each store the ability to look at each individualcase..." Another person who feels the rules don't apply to them. What the heck makes your "case" stand out? You're standing theretelling them a story. What's to say you didn't just get done packingthe clothes out of the store in your purse? "Oh, your son justreceived them for his birthday? That is so special, or course we'lltake them back." What planet will that happen on? So, Target should give the best story tellers the benefit of thedoubt? Why should they take back ANY items without a receipt eachyear? Why don't you give the swim suits to charity? It would be a greatexample for your son. Now, where did I put my meds?
I can understand your being upset over Target's return policy and youropinion that two returns in one year without a receipt is not, in youropinion, excessive. However, Target has strict policies and they havedrawn the line at two items per year without a receipt. If it were me, I would simply pick up the phone, call the person (orpersons) that gave your son the bathing suits and asked if they by anychance still have the gift receipts because the bathing suits didn'tfit and you'd like to exchange them. I don't know - - seems prettysimple to me.
You have a legitimate beef. And by the way, don't let these otherposters bother you. Most of them like to have just one point of view(theirs) and get very, very upset if you or anyone else differs fromthat. I just ignore them. You should too. I don't believe 2 returns per year substantiates excessive. I'mactually kind of surprised that Target did that to you. I'd expect itto happen at Wal-Mart, but not Target. Why don't you ask people togive your children gift cards, that way they can select whatever theywant. I'm sure someone else already suggested that, but it's worth atry. And again, don't let the other posters opinions bug you too much. Youcan swear all you want. They're just words. I think a lot of peopleon this don't have jobs and spend all day, every day coming to thissite to spew their misery onto everyone else. Don't let that keep youfrom coming back in the future. It's actually entertaining from timeto time. But not every day, all day like some of these people. Your letter was actually one of the most legitimate in a long time. So go ahead and offend my dear. It's a free world. No apologiesrequired. Have a good day!
Paula, While you might not realize it and you might not think its a big deal,there are a LOT of people out there that find ways to scam by doingreturns. I used to see it every day when I worked for Target. Returns without a receipt are not a right - believe it or not thosethings actually cost the store money and can drive prices up. 2xmight not seem like much, but if you multiply that by the number ofother people who also do the same thing - it adds up. To be honest, Target is one of the easiest stores to deal withreturns-wise. They can look up the item by your credit card or even acheck if that's how you paid.
Regardless of your return history, I have never heard of anyone takingback bathing suits unless there was a manufacturers defect. It is unsanitary and just really gross to wear a bathing suit thatsomeone else has worn. One way to curb this next year, is to ask your son's friends not tobuy him swim suits.
Ask your husband or someone else who doesn't return anything to Targetto return them for you. Problem solved. Just like with alot of otherthings in the world, the honest are penalized for the actions of thedishonest.
To all who have posted your thoughts on my use of the singleexpletive: piss I apologize. I had no idea that there were so many sensitive peoplestill left in the world. I'm actually relieved. I am confronteddaily by rude and unhappy people. It's nice to see that there arestill people left in the world who have delicate sensibilities. Having said that, I think I should make something clear. This letterwas never meant to change policy. I never expected Target Corporationto drop at my feet. This letter was for me. I was angry, I wrote aletter, I hit send, and I let it go. It was much cheaper than atherapist and no one got hurt. Get it? There's no need for you toget upset. Besides, if the CEO of Target can't handle the phrase"piss off" then he does need to change the policy or get a new jobbecause I'm sure he reads a lot worse than that. The real letter is the one I wrote to the store manager. He's the onewho is losing a customer. Problem is, I can't figure out how to giveit to him since I publicly vowed never to step foot on Target propertyagain. Oh well. I'll figure that out later. Also, to the kind Moms who recommended that I teach my children how togive to charity: My children have accompanied me on a monthly basis to donate eithertime, money or clothing to one of many community service projects andcharities that I belong to. One of which I run. I volunteer 5 hoursa week; I have 2 jobs that I work at night and on the weekends. So, Iknow you were just trying to be nice, but my son doesn't need a lessonin charity. He needs a pair of shorts.
I think it is always better to try and help the customer. As long asthe shorts were in new condition exchanging them would make thecustomer happy and be possitive for what Target should want to do. I also think the letter is poor. Saying things like piss off in thiscontext doesn't seem appropriate.
I just think it's weird that a kid got several bathing suits for hisbirthday. I assume that means several people bought him swim trunks. I know quite a few kids, and it never occurred to me to buyswimsuits/trunks for them as gifts--it seems very much like a "mom"kind of purchase.
Are you saying that "the soccer moms, the Girl Scout leaders, theSunday school teachers, the softball coaches" aren't ever theshoplifters? Seems a little misguided to me. Managers should, andoften are, able to look at individual cases and make a decision. Thismanager probably did - he decided not to take your return, which hehad every right to do. Working in retail, I've seen people with veryconvincing sob stories who looked completely "decent and hard-working"who were actually trying to scam me. That's why the policy is in placeat my store, and I'm sure Target has encountered similar problems.
Anyone can come in and say that they are a responsible shopper, theycan also claim they can work hard that may not always be true, theycould be too lazy to work an cheat the system, that is why they havethese rules in place. You say that you know why but you don't, and allstores are like this. Where are you going to buy your clothes whenthey all go against you. Also they do not owe you an apology. You arelucky they are allowing you to even return a bathing suit, most storesdo not allow that. Did you know that they were willing to make anexception for you, or are you one fof those people that has to haveeverything going their way or else, even if people give in to you halfway. Also was you that wrote this letter or was it something yourchild wrote, because the ast part ""Oh, and let me exchange my !!!@#$%swimsuits."" sounds very childish and like something I would havewritten when I was ten a few years ago. Go to Kmart and SuperWalmart down the street. I am sure they will please you until youhave a slight problem.
Unfortunately, retailers have to apply a policy like this to everyone. For example, the manager lets you slide and then the person behindyou in line has a sinilar issue. If they don't do the same for thatperson, it is discrimination; but if they bend for that person too,where does it end? The policy is the policy and the stores have an outside company thatmonitors this. Due to high retail shrink, this has become a hardreality, but one you can control. 1. Get a receipt 2. Get a gift receipt. 3. Donate the unwanted items and teach your children charity. Due to the tone of your letter, it will be ignored. Using "piss off"and symbols for profanity is chidish and will get you no where. Theyweren't changing the policy anyway just for you and now they probablydon't care if you shop with them again.
from what I believe, all stores are "cracking down" on excessivereturns and excessive returns without receipts. I know the OP doesn'tdo returns alot like she mentioned, but there is NO reason why peopleshould make excessive returns. At the store i work at.. one man made 5returns.. within the SAME DAY. So I told the manager, but the thingwas.. he had a reciept for all items. Turns out, he was pretty muchtrying to screw the company over. He would buy something.. go toanother store.. secretly take the same exact item off the shelf andtry to return it. We would pretend we coulndt do returns because the"system was down". One time.. his "partner in crime" came in.. beepedon the way in.. and she KNEW we were on to her.. so she just wentright back out. Ever since he got the hint we were on to him.. wehaven't seen him since. *SOME* people these days are STUPID... (andno.. i'm NOT saying the OP because clearly she is NOT)
Thanks to the OP, it is far more likely that I will shop at Target.Why? Because they've established a policy that will keep down theircosts, which in turn will help keep their prices down -- whichdirectly affects me and other consumers. You wrote, "I understand why the policy is there. I get it." Then whyare you whining? Do you think you're special? Another plus on the side of Target is that, according to the post,there's a good chance I won't run into the OP -- who is best describedas a nasty, potty-mouthed loser.
this is why its always a good idea to add a gift receipt
The policy does make sense. The receipt proves that it was purchasedfrom that store and the price at which it was purchased. What's to stop you from buying 2 swimsuits "buy one, get one free"from Wal-Mart and returning it for a full refund at Target? They have to set a limit somewhere. If you add up all they losses theyhave from the returns like this I bet it is substantial. To anycompany you are a number, not a soccer mom. They have millions ofcustomers so they cannot know who you are and cannot discriminatebecause you are honest. If you owned a small craft store and earned $30,000 a year, I doubtyou would allow $5000 a year in returns like this for products thatyou did not sell or else you sold a year ago. Now mulitply that numberof returns that Target takes. They are a business to make money.
Why on Earth should they apologize for having a policy and insistingthat employees follow it? I'd be a lot more interested in hearing an apology if they followedyour suggestion and gave the sort of people you think are upstandingspecial privileges that they don't give everyone else. Every time someone makes a return without a receipt there's a risk ofTarget losing money. That's why they have the policy. And I doubtthey'll be losing customers until there is no-one left to frustrate,because a higher proportoin of the people jumping ship and going toK-Mart and Wal-Mart will be exactly the sort of people from whom thesepolicies are supposed to protect honest shoppers than exist in thegeneral shopping public -- meaning that other stores are going to haveto adopt the same rules in order to protect *their* customers fromthose people. Unless you expect that people who oppose these policies are going tostart making the products they currently buy at Target themselves --from swimsuits to George Foreman grills to roach spray -- they'regoing to have to buy somewhere, and Target is a perfectly reasonableplace for them to make those purchases.
::sigh:: I feel like a broken record, ya'll, sorry. I am TERRIBLE about saving receipts. Because of this, I've often foundmyself in the postion you're in. The difference, I accept it as *my*responsibility if the store won't work with me on an exchange. Still, I wouldn't have been bothered by your letter so much if youhadn't veered off into an entitled, overly-dramatic rant. Sure, you have every right to let them know that you're less thanpleased with their policies. But for Gods sake, next time take abreath or two before you write. No company will take a letter likethis seriously.
I'm a "soccer mom" myself and there are no complaints from meregarding this policy. I see it like this, if stores allowed everyoneto return items without receipts, then prices would go up even higher. So what's going to keep more customers, lower prices on a daily basisfor everyone or one extra return a year for customers who can't followthe rules? Target did not have to allow for the first 2 returnswithout receipts. They were kind enough to do so however, per theirpolicy. As others have stated, gift receipts are provided to eachcustomer. Your party guests could have chosen to give those to youbut they did not. Why not consider donating the swim suits to a localcharity or find a local "free" group where you can give them tosomeone else that could use a swim suit.
You're going to see this type of policy more and more. It'sunfortunate but retailers were just losing too much money offraudulent returns. Is it possible you could ask the gift giver for a gift receipt? Target always gives one. I make it a habit to tape the gift receiptto the gift or I attach it to the card. This way no one has to feelbad about asking me for it. I would suggest calming down before writing a letter. This letterdoes not make you look responsible, it makes you look irrational.
I have no problem whatsoever with a company's return policy. I'm sureyou could ask the person who gave these gifts for a reciept. ProblemSolved. Ask any felon with two strikes on their record. History isestablished. The "Apologize, Apologize...soccer moms, church...heartlesscorproration..apologize or .....Girl Scout Leaders...Sunday SchoolTeachers...softball coach" solliloquy and the proximity of thecompetition is a bit hard to read. Does this mean that trash truck drivers, athesists, exotic dancers,politicians, football players and wretches like me who pay taxes andschool taxes aren't worthy of mention, or don't spend money? The proximity of the competition does nothing to help you get yourproducts exchanged. Or for that matter to change policy. The swearword, I'm sure will certainly expedite your letter getting theattention it so deserves. Maybe a re-do might be a better way to get results.
I would have almost been sympathetic to your plight, but the tone ofyour letter draws a very poor picture of the writer. I would furthersuggest using language which is more becoming of someone reasonablyeducated, than that of "piss off" or "exchange my !!!@#$% swimsuits".
Target's policy is two "no-receipt" returns per year. They also printout gift receipts at the registers, so your gift giver could haveeasily given them with the gift (a great idea for everyone!). Thispolicy was instituted as a cost-saving measure, due to the HUGE amountof no-receipt returns they processed, many of which were not evenpurchased at Target. You'd be suprised at the appearance some of thescammers; they look like decent college students, Girl Scout leaders,soccer moms, etc. So they instituted the policy for EVERYONE, so noone can say they're being picked out or "profiled." I understand your frustration, but next time wait until you're alittle calmer, so your letter looks like it came from a responsibleadult, not a sarcastic, profanity-laced rant.
A responsible shopper doesn't return things without a receipt. End of story.


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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the national securities exchanges (collectively, "SROs") held an NMS Plan Industry Event in New York on October 15 and 16, 2012 to discuss Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Rule 613 – Consolidated Audit Trail ("Rule 613" or the "Rule"), including its purpose, timeline, and implementation issues. We anticipate that the market participants to be impacted by Rule 613 will include: Broker-Dealers (both retail and institutional), Asset Management Firms (including mutual funds, hedge funds, and insurance companies), Financial Intermediaries (including vendors and technology service providers), Exchanges/Self-Regulatory Organizations and Asset Servicing Groups (including banks, custodial firms and fund administrators).
This paper provides an overview of key aspects of Rule 613 Requirements, the SROs' action plan to address those requirements and anticipated challenges that may have legal and compliance, risk, operations, trading, finance, and technology implications.
Overview of Rule 613 requirements1
The SEC issued Rule 613 under Regulation NMS that requires the SROs to submit an NMS Plan ("Plan") to create, implement, and maintain a Consolidated Audit Trail ("CAT") by April 26, 2013 (i.e., 270 days after the Rule was enacted). In developing the Plan, the SROs need to consider the feasibility, costs and benefits of alternatives to meet the requirements of the Rule.
A primary purpose of the CAT is to address the lack of consolidated information available to regulators, which could enhance regulators' abilities to better monitor and track trading activity, and in turn, identify problematic trading activity in the market. Among other requirements, the Rule requires submission of all orders and quotes; this represents a change in the current practice for quotes where only Best Bid/Offers are tracked. The SROs will consider feedback from industry groups in the development of the CAT Plan. The Rule provides flexibility for the SROs to evaluate different options for implementing the CAT and eliminating data redundancy.
According to the Rule, the initial Plan submitted by the SROs must cover all secondary market transactions in NMS stocks and options and must examine the feasibility, costs and benefits of including primary market transactions in NMS securities. Within six months of the effective date of the Plan, the SROs must provide an "expansion document" that will outline how securities that are not NMS securities can be incorporated in the CAT.
The Rule also calls for the creation and maintenance of a central repository which should be accessible by all regulators, capture all events in the life cycle of an order, and include a linkage among them. All orders originated by a financial services firm to facilitate the execution of trades, regardless of the capacity in which the financial services firm is acting with respect to the order(s), must be reported to the CAT. Specifically, the Rule calls for the development of a mechanism to track the identity of account holders and persons authorized to trade for an account; establishes reporting deadlines and requires the Plan submitted to specify a maximum error rate to be tolerated by the central repository and to describe the basis for selecting such maximum error rate. The Rule also calls for the implementation of new or enhanced surveillance systems that are reasonably designed to make use of the information contained in the consolidated audit trail.
SROs action plan2
Representatives of the SROs have been meeting regularly to address the requirements of the CAT and have created five working groups to focus on the following aspects of the plan: Plan Governance, Technical, Industry Outreach and Input, Cost, and Funding and CAT Expansion.
Detailed requirements to be developed for key components of the CAT include:
Broker-Dealer order information — Requirements of the CAT include consideration of the following elements: the creation of unique customer identifiers, an analysis of how existing market participant identifiers can be used, the creation and maintenance of detailed customer information, and the reporting of order information including linkages within a single firm, across various firms, and with the exchanges.
Exchange data — A CAT Reporter ID needs to be established and maintained for each exchange, as well as for exchange members, and there has to be a linkage between broker dealers' orders and exchange orders. Currently, there is no uniformity in identifiers used by broker-dealers. A secure mechanism for data transmission to the CAT processor also needs to be established. Consideration should be made as to whether certain data is currently available to the exchanges and whether those exchanges can report certain data elements on behalf of their members (e.g., quotes).
CAT Processor and Central Repository — The creation of the CAT Processor and Central Repository will result in an unprecedented volume of data that will have to be processed.3 Challenging factors that need to be considered are: data ingestion, processing, storage and security; provision of data to regulators; reporting entity support mechanism, and enforcement of maximum reporting error requirements.
NMS plan anticipated challenges and other considerations4
One of the biggest challenges of the CAT is the Customer Identification Requirement. The Rule defines a customer as the account holder(s)/beneficial owner(s) of an account at the broker originating the order and anyone from whom the broker-dealer is authorized to accept trading instructions if different from the account holder(s). Each customer is required to have a unique identifier ("Customer ID") that must be recorded contemporaneously with the event and reported as part of the original receipt or origination of the order by 8 A.M. the next business day. In situations where there are multiple customers associated with an order, all Customer-IDs must be reported. In addition, information of sufficient detail to identify the customer must be reported to the CAT. The SROs are contemplating the number of Customer ID fields that should be allowed and whether to house the detailed information in a separate database that can be linked to the CAT. Such information will need to be validated, and a mechanism put in place to facilitate the maintenance of the database (e.g., account updates, address changes).
At this time, the SROs anticipate that the responsibility to obtain a unique customer identifier will belong to the broker dealer with the CAT reporting obligation. They are considering whether existing identifiers such as Legal Entity Identifiers can be used. However, there are currently no existing unique identifiers for retail clients other than social security numbers, which are fraught with data security and privacy issues. The SROs are also considering whether the Customer ID of the person placing the trade should be flagged, i.e., capture ID and role, so that account holders can be distinguished from persons with trading authorizations in situations in which both parties are different.
Specific technical details regarding the Plan are still being analyzed by the SROs. Some of the additional considerations include how data from reporting entities will be transmitted to, and processed by, the CAT processor, how data will be validated and corrected, the technology support, and security protocols required. The SROs hope to use information gathered during the development of a detailed Request for Proposal ("RFP"), which is designed for the purposes of selecting the CAT processor, and receive input from industry participants in the upcoming months. This will also provide more information to address the cost benefit analysis to be included in the Plan.
Finally, the SROs are focused on analyzing the Rule to determine and evaluate its overall impact. They have established a website www.catnmsplan.com specifically to provide information to the public on the development of the Plan.
SEC Rule 613 implementation timeline
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1 Summarized from SEC Rule 613 – Consolidated Audit Trail (http://www.sec.gov/rules/fi nal/2012/34-67457.pdf) and SEC Rule 613- Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) SRO NMS Plan Industry Event October 15 and 16, 2012 presentation (http://www.catnmsplan.com/web/groups/catnms/@catnms/documents/catnms/p189514.pdf).
2 Summarized from SEC Rule 613- Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) SRO NMS Plan Industry Event October 15 and 16, 2012 presentation (http://www.catnmsplan.com/web/groups/catnms/@catnms/documents/catnms/p189514.pdf. 3 According to information obtained from Bloomberg, the approximate average daily volume of trades for equities, year to date as of October 2012 is 6.5 billion trades. 4 Summarized from SEC Rule 613 – Consolidated Audit Trail (http://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2012/34-67457.pdf) and SEC Rule 613- Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) SRO NMS Plan Industry Event October 15 and 16, 2012 presentation (http://www.catnmsplan.com/web/groups/catnms/@catnms/documents/catnms/p189514.pdf).
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For the first time in program history, the IPFW men's volleyball team lost to the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
IPFW blew a one-game lead and committed a combined six attack and serving errors in the decisive fifth game as it lost to NJIT 25-14, 21-25, 13-25, 25-23, 15-13 on Saturday in Newark, N.J.
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IPFW (2-2, 0-0 MIVA) in the loss out-hit NJIT .256 to .211. However, the Highlanders had a match-high .500 attack percentage and never trailed in its two-point fifth game victory.
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It's not a new kind of fetish where seppuku becomes entangled with sex, so we'll put away our excitement and join the "herbivorous" men of Japan in their lack of sexual interest. A new government study has been conducted that further clarifies why the birth rate has been on a decline. Continuing with my obvious hatred of all things Japan as was pointed out by a couple of bright individuals in a recent post of mine, I present to you statistics which should ironically make the rich, old, white men at the Viagra boardroom meetings tingle with excitement at the prospect of a marketing blitz in Tokyo.A total of 1,300 people between the ages of 16 and 49 were surveyed.
- 36% of Japanese boys in their teens reported that they either lacked or had no interest in sex, while some even went as far as saying they despised it. This figure more than doubles what was recorded in 2008.
- 83.7% of men turning twenty reported being single, or out of the dating scene. 49.3% stated that they've never even had a girlfriend.
- It's not just men, though. About 59% of women within the age-group felt just the same.What is going on in Japan? Or rather, why isn't anything going on? Is it the anime and hentai that's warping the minds of teenagers, thus creating a standard of beauty to the likes of petite women with comically large breasts, saucer eyes and cute, overly orgasmic voices during regular speech? Since that's hardly realistic, it's possible that no woman is attractive enough to compete with excitable animated girls who are willing to take multiple tentacles in their Stretch Armstrong-like vaginas.
More likely though, is that it's an effect which stems from a culture where overachievement and hard work take priority in life. How can people in their late teens or early twenties be focused on sex and dating when their parents and society are pushing them to study and work to a point of exhaustion where you can only think about eating, sleeping and possibly jerking off somewhere in there? Unlike the majority of college students in the U.S. who use up their Friday and Saturday nights to get "crunk", Japanese students are more likely to be studying or hell, even reading the latest One Piece manga or re-watching all 26 episodes of Noir again. Yes, cultural differences.
Another possible reason may relate to a growing movement in Japan in which so-called "herbivore men" do the opposite of what your average woman finds attractive in a mate. The focus for these "herbivorous" men is on fashion and personal appearance. They will have low-paying jobs and spend little, while advocating friendship between men and women. Basically, if you want the American version of an herbivorous man, you'll have to find a metrosexual vegetarian who lives in a squat smoking weed all day, talking about how John Lennon is still alive and peace, man. Not a very likely mix, if only for the metrosexual part.
The women aren't liking this one bit. To quote one woman who was asked about herbivorous men in Japan, she states, "We like manly men. We are not interested in those boys -- at all." The older generation also frowns upon this passive attitude and way of life. We can easily state that joining these ranks won't be getting you any sexual favors, but it's not like you wanted any to begin with, right? I say to hell with it, and let those kids be. If anything, they're not contributing to overpopulation, abortion clinics or any orphanage. For the rest of you meat-headed studs with rock hard ass muscles, it may be time to book your flight to Japan and save the women from sexual starvation.
While the possible causes are many, the numbers remain the same.
A few interesting points were brought up in the comments section, which reminded me of the Shinto faith. It's the unofficial religion of Japan, and sex is not viewed as a taboo. Why is this an interesting point? Well, Japan isn't overly anal about sexual content, especially when compared to America. One could say it's oversaturated out in Japan, which could contribute to the apathetic nature in regards to sexual relations. Again, there's less of a focus on being a bone-thin, model-like sex toy. The constant talk of censorship and the taboo view on sex makes it more desirable in the US. Magazines, movies, television shows, etc. are responsible for many of the psychological issues young women face today. In order to try to live up to this standard of beauty, they must sacrifice time and sanity to become more sexually appealing to males.
Depression, anxiety, and eating disorders among other things, have a direct effect on studies and work. Corporate giants wanting to increase their revenue bombard your television screens and paint your magazines with the same type of woman in a never-ending cycle. If you don't look like this, you have to change, otherwise you're unattractive. To temporarily stifle their insecurities, many women (and men) will look to meaningless, possibly unprotected sex. A lot of it. Censorship isn't slowing down this sex-craved country, and a lack of censorship in Japan on the other hand, is not creating a sex-crazed nation.
Less time to study, more pressure to have sex, the dumbing down of our youth with brain-dead reality shows, sexually provocative music videos, the negative connotations attached to being a virgin, money-hungry media giants preying on vulnerable teens, terrible sex-education in our public schools, horribly lacking public schooling systems in general, and Megan Fox. They're all contributors, and will only help to carry along our oversexed culture. Japan? Japan is different. The focus is elsewhere, and sex is everywhere as well as easily available. Different cultures, different values, different lives. But is one really better than the other?
Hypothetically, how would you feel about sex and dating if the situation were reversed, and this was going on in your country? Who or what would you blame?
What do you believe is happening in Japan?
Do you find herbivorous men to be attractive?Sincerely,
Nuñez Love Doctor
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John Turturro is the conflicted and driven architect Halvard Solbess in "The Master Builder," directed by Andrei Belgrader.
"And the Mountains Echoed," a multigenerational novel by Khaled Hosseini, explores how characters define themselves through the choices they make.
"What Soldiers Do: Sex and the American G.I. in World War II France," a book by the historian Mary Louise Roberts, documents rape and other misconduct among the greatest generation.
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The singer accompanies herself on piano to Adam Guettel's "Migratory V," a song from her new album, "Go Back Home."
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Mr. Manzarek, who founded the band with Jim Morrison, died on Monday afternoon at a clinic in Rosenheim, Germany.
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Aaron Staton, who plays the hard-working, hard-dancing advertising executive Ken Cosgrove on "Mad Men," discusses his moment in the spotlight from the episode "The Crash."
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