1.   A mathematician friend recently explained that there is a whole class of mathematical statements that can be called independent.

2.   Chechnya will be permitted to call itself independent as long as it remains a part of Russia.

3.   More and more voters are calling themselves independent rather than identifying themselves as Democrats or Republicans.

4.   Some Russian reports have suggested that Chechnya will be allowed to call itself independent while remaining de facto in Russia.

5.   Some Russian reports suggested that Chechnya will be allowed to call itself independent while remaining de-facto within Russia.