Thursday, October 09, 2008

random inputs

  • bancassurance = selling insurance policies through banks
  • traditional insurance policies = purely insurance coverage (sometimes with dividend)
  • non-traditional insurance policies = insurance with a built-in investment
    (high yield but high risk especially if largely invested in equities)
  • tax intent = tax objective
  • recession = negative growth for 2 quarters or more (Fabella)
  • zoochosis = psychological condition in which animals display
    obsession and repetitive behaviors (Bill Travers of Born Free Foundation)
  • zoochosis manifestations = e.g. incessant pacing in one area, bar biting, neck twisting, swaying, overgrooming (PETA)
  • "pinakanta" = forced confession
  • "snail mail" = derogatory term for traditional mail

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