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Abstract: Readers are encouraged to provide photographs for publication in the Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology.
I am sure that many readers of the Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology are in the possession of beautiful photographs, which would be very suitable as illustrations in the encyclopedia. Therefore, I would like to encourage everyone to provide such images. Of course, their origin will be properly acknowledged.
Images of commercial products can also be suitable, if they illustrate some aspect of interest and are not too much of advertising nature. There are already such images in use, e.g. in the articles on fiber-coupled diode lasers and thin-disk lasers. I don't mind if it benefits the provider of the image, as long as it clearly benefits the readership.
It is unfortunately too late for inclusion in the print version of the encyclopedia, as discussed in the spotlight article of 2008-08-15. However, photographs may be used for a possible later edition. In that case, a simple permission form will be needed, as required by the publisher, and of course also a high-resolution version of the image file. For publication in the online version, no formalities are required.


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What an amazing summer we had this year! I heard we had an almost record-breaking number of consecutive dry days for a Seattle summer. As much as we enjoyed the warm temperatures and sunshine most of the crops in the fields did the same, and weeds, too. I must say this summer was one of those summers that we had to fight hard with weeding. Lots of sweat, let me tell you. Also, we had a mildew issue with some of the crops like onions this summer. Asking other farmers and sharing information, I gathered from other that we all agree this summer was more humid than normal, which caused certain problems such as the mildew attack. Although we could save our onions without fail (timely detection and appropriate action taken), it’s the reality of farming…never predictable, never boring.
And, that’s it, folks…summer is over. Feeling a little sad, perhaps? But, you know, each season has its own perks, and no other season is quite like fall. It’s time to relish the crisp cool air for this time of year. I always feel fall is a time of remembrance and reflection. For farming it’s time to start winding down after all the hard work and sweat. Fall is the best season with all the abundance and there’s good reason to celebrate a successful fall harvest.
As we enter the season’s transition into fall, certain crops are done or slowing down for the season such as beans, summer squash, tomatoes and corn. The flip side of that is we are going to have the abundance of fall crops such as winter squash, pumpkins, leeks and potatoes. Winter greens and leafy vegetables continue to grow along with root crops such as carrots, beets, turnips, radish and kohlrabi. By the way, we grew Ozette potato this year….a heritage potato with a wonderful flavor and a fascinating history. Ozette potato was introduced to Makah Nation people in 1791. At that time, explorers from South America built an outpost fort near Ozette Lake at Neah Bay, WA, but abandoned it about a year later. Since then, Ozette potato has been passed down by generations of Makah gardeners. Now we have this legendary and distinctive Ozette potato grown locally here at the 21 Acres farm and ready for you to taste the legend from farm to table! Goodbye summer, Hello autumn. Let’s enjoy fall harvest!

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Even though you might enjoy the smell of a fresh cigar when you are smoking it, one thing that you might hate about enjoying cigars is the fact that they can leave a lingering scent on your clothing. Luckily, your clothing is not ruined forever. If you follow these steps, you can help get rid of the smell for good.
First and foremost, you will probably want to air your smoke-scented clothing out for a while before ever bringing it indoors. Hanging it up on a clothes line or on your balcony or porch for a few hours should do the trick. In fact, if you weren’t around the cigar smoke for very long — such as if you walked into a lounge for a few minutes or if you simply sampled a cigar but did not indulge for very long — this could be enough to get rid of most of the smoke smell. If not, it should get rid of enough of the smell that you can continue on with the next step without smelling up your entire house.
After airing your clothing out, it’s time to soak each clothing item. You can place your clothing in your sink, your bathtub or your washing machine. Regardless of where you choose to soak your clothing, filling up the basin with plenty of warm water and mixing in approximately one cup of baking soda should help. For best results, allow your clothing to soak overnight.
Once your clothing has soaked overnight, you can simply drain out the water and proceed with washing your items. Follow the care instructions on your article of clothing when doing so to prevent causing unnecessary damage to your items. If you don’t mind scented laundry detergent, using a laundry detergent with a nice scent can help with covering up any lingering odor that might be left. You can also add approximately one cup of white vinegar to your washing machine during the cycle in which you would normally add fabric softener. Even though you might think that this will leave your clothing smelling like smoke, you should find that your clothing will smell nice and fresh. Rather than leaving behind a strong odor, this should simply help remove some of the smoke smell. After your clothes have been laundered and dried, you should not have to worry about them smelling like cigar smoke. If they do, following these steps again should eliminate the odor.
Even though you might enjoy smoking cigars, you might not enjoy having your clothing smell like them afterward. Luckily, you do not have to stop enjoying your favorite cigars just to prevent this problem. Instead, consider these tips for removing the smell of cigars from your clothing.

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It seems that the media loves to reminisce. Over the past few weeks I've read, heard, and saw hundreds of top-10/top-100 lists depicting the best/worst of 2009 and of the past decade. Everything from iPhone apps to music to sociological phenomenons to scientific breakthroughs has been scrutinized and ranked.
Now a little bit of nostalgia is always fun but never have I seen such a heightened sense of past-awareness. Is the future so uncertain that all we can do is wrap ourselves in the safety of previous events? This is probably a big part of the answer for mediums such as newspapers and magazines - which might not even exist by the time 2019 rolls around.
But why are so many bloggers so obsessed with cataloguing the past 1-10 years? Probably because it's such an easy concept to turn into quasi-meaningful content. A ten minute search can revive my memory of nearly any concept. The 2000-2009 decade is the first to have broadband documentation of every significant moment. So top-10/top-100 lists are the perfect mix of convenience and nostalgia.
Home Alone was released in November 1990, almost exactly a year following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unofficial conclusion of the Cold War. Although it would be absurd to claim there is any sort of direct link between the fall of the Berlin Wall and the theatrical release of Home Alone, the two do have an interesting symbolic symmetry.
The fall of the Berlin Wall represented the culmination of ultimate distraction. The Soviet Union was no longer able to keep a close watch over its large collection of children. All hell broke loose when some of the children were left to fend for themselves. But in the end, the innocent nature of new-found freedom prevailed (at least in the short-term).
With the Holiday Season in full swing, Home Alone is now a frequent visitor to my television screen. This ageless comedy depicts the struggles of a clever 8-year-old boy as he attempts to fend off a pair of bumbling home robbers. The boy has been left alone due to the distracted nature of his extended family which has departed for a vacation to Paris.
Although the movie has numerous unbelievable moments, it clearly depicts the instinctive intelligence, perseverance, and nimble nature of a modern child. This child is able to quickly learn the basics of survival. He successfully communicates with all the adults he encounters and is able to defeat the two evildoers which attempt to plunder his kingdom (the family house).
Although this film is superficially simple entertainment, it is also full of quite timely and extremely relevant lessons. Tomorrow I will analyze Home Alone through the historical context of the Cold War.
Mobile telephony has been plagued by the rumors of negative side-effects since the beginning of widespread adoption. Scientists have issued countless studies that have yielded in contradictory evidence concerning the safety of cell phones. The public perception of physical dangers has fluctuated but has never seemed to slow the proliferation of ever-more sophisticated mobile handsets and ever-more ubiquitous mobile usage.
Today, it was announced that the Maine legislature is considering requiring mobile phones to carry warnings about potential negative effects - such as cancer. This would be the first time that such a public and reputable warning would be attached to mobile phones in the United States. It would conceptually make mobile phones similar to cigarettes and alcohol.
Would such a warning have any influence on mobile usage? Potentially - especially if steps to minimize risk were clearly outlined - e.g. using the speakerphone option, etc. But unless these warnings are based on new, more conclusive studies, the massive expansion of mobile will not be slowed. Unless more short-term negative effects become clear, the positive efficiency impact of mobile services will continue to push further adoption.
I've found myself not utilizing Twitter's services very frequently over the past few weeks. Although my schedule has been disrupted by travel and odd work-hours, the most telling sign for Twitter's potential decline is my lack of caring. No longer do I feel the urgency to view the constant glow of the Twitter stream - stemming either directly from Twitter.com or from any of the Twitter-enabled applications.
Although I am just one person - whose personal habits probably have nothing to do with larger trends - it has been documented that Twitter's traffic over the past few months is stagnating. I have encountered a good deal of anecdotal evidence of similar usage trends amongst friends and family.
It would be a revolutionary leap in Internet-enabled trend cycles if Twitter has indeed already crested. Only a few months after culturally peaking as the darling of Oprah, Twitter now faces a potential ceiling. Although this slowdown may be quite temporary - as was the case for other hits such as Facebook - it may also signal a deeper and more fundamental lacking of the Twitter value-proposition.
The holiday season is well under way. As much of the world celebrates some sort of festivity over the next month, the themes of happiness, friendliness, and overall support are in the air. Another prominent concept permeating our psyche is the concept of giving.
Although giving usually refers to material-item gifting, the most effective giving is intangible. It involves emotional and intellectual gifts. I suspect that this is the season where giving or receiving the benefit of the doubt is a bit more likely. This is the right time to throw up the Hail Mary, to take that leap of faith.
I've been doing a lot of traveling lately - hence the erratic blog-posting schedule. This experience has allowed me to re-discover my general loathing of air travel. Now this is an old and worn-out topic, so let my try to take a slightly different approach.
Some things surrounding air travel are annoying - e.g. the strange flight-times, the humiliating security checks, the waiting game, delays, cancellations, etc. A smaller set of air travel characteristics is frightening - e.g. the takeoff, turbulence, seeing the world from 30,000 feet, and the landing. I don't mind the annoying parts - that's the cost of productive live meetings. It's the frightening stuff that makes me question the need to fly.
Although the fear-induced stress is ever-present throughout a flight, it particularly peaks during takeoff and during the landing. Clearly, the landing is the last hurdle prior to both physical and emotional relaxation. So the landing is the light at the end of the tunnel. It is the culmination of a somewhat risky relocation process. It is where the real work begins.
How difficult would it be to describe flying in an airplane to someone from 1850? Pretty difficult. For someone from that era there is no relative comparison - nothing even comes close to that which can be used as an analogous description of today's air travel.
How difficult would it be to describe the Internet to someone from 1900? Somewhat difficult. In the era where labor (both physical and machine-based) was king, a worldwide information network would mean very little to the common man. Yet the value of information, particularly that of the newspaper, was quickly expanding.
How difficult is it to accurately imagine what radical innovation the near-future will bring? Not easy, but not impossible. We are more connected to the future than any generation before us. It is exactly the radical innovations of air travel and the Internet that make tomorrow more tangible. It's now nearly impossible for the future to hide and grow in a little, hidden cave.
Since an ever-increasing portion of the wired world is on Facebook, we are quickly getting closer to having a truly universal directory of mainly real people. This directory stores quite a bit of data - in particular, nearly every member's birthday.
A lot of time has been spent on the topic of fame recently. Fame is the new currency of success. Tiger Woods' life has been turned into a shamble due to fame. The White House security infrastructure was overcome by one couple's obsessive urge for fame. Two parents faked the disappearance of their son - via a seemingly dangerous balloon ride - for the sake of obtaining fame.
For some, it seems that fame is now really worth more than dignity, kindness, honesty, or even sanity. Because fame has become more accessible and ubiquitous, it is no longer untouchable or unreachable. Ironically, because of cable, reality television, YouTube sensations, etc. fame is now just one (potentially absurd) step away - where some are willing to do anything to touch it, to reach it, to capture it.
This increased value of fame makes digital social-media even more valuable. Beyond allowing us to connect with friends and family, platforms such as Facebook and Twitter allow us to simulate fame. These channels give everyone the ability to innocently, easily, and quickly gain a following. Facebook puts a face to this simulation. Twitter puts a number to it. When combined, we all now have the tools required to feel famous.
Maps are nothing new. They've been crafted for thousands of years by men trying to make sense of the world we live in. Maps have been perfected for extreme accuracy, augmented to provide multi-dimensional perspectives, and have even been stylized into genuine works of art. Yet this age-old domain has resurfaced as a major battleground for such technology giants as Google, Microsoft, and Nokia.
Why have maps become so important again? Maps were never unimportant, just little innovation in this space had made maps non-glamorous. It is innovation that has given maps new life, that has made them the darling of the next frontier.
Since maps are models of the world we live in, they are the most fundamental method for tracking spacial changes - e.g. movement, construction, weather, etc. The proliferation of the mobile Internet, location-aware mobile devices (powered by GPS technology, etc.), and powerful pocket-sized computers - i.e. smartphones - has given maps a new level of importance. When combined, the old technology of traditional maps and the new technology of completely ubiquitous real-time communication creates a powerful informational force.
These new super-maps have the ability to give a rich, real-time image of the world around us. These new super-maps let us instantly find our friends, our food, our shelter. These new super-maps move humans one step closer to omnipresence.
The time of gift-giving is upon us. This year's holiday season is especially prominent in mass media coverage because of the economic signals that consumer spending sends. Much will be known based on the purchasing results of this month.
This time-period is also vital on a microeconomic level. Within this holiday period new products will be heavily discussed, analyzed, and rated. It will be the make-or-break time for things such as the new Amazon Kindle.
So when you're standing in that long line at Macy's waiting to pay for a sweater, take comfort in knowing how powerful this potential purchase really is. This one month of magnified consumer whims will create ripple effects that will impact specific individuals, companies, industries, and even whole economies for years to come.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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Dee resides in Southland and recently graduated from the Southern Institute of Technology with a Bachelors and Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Music. She majored in Voice, Performance, Education and took a Jazz elective.
Dee's voice has been described as having colours of Joss Stone, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Norah Jones, all rolled into one. Her voice is both gritty and sensual; powerful and controlled.
David Dudfield of Elements described 'Lose My Number' as "an empowering message packaged in a raucous romp through classic 12 bar blues. Dee’s influences - Ella, Nina, and Aretha – are all evident in her powerful vocal range and delivery.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text: If you have noticed I have been making some changes to the website, just trying to keep it fresh and happening. Please feel free to offer any level of suggestions for improving and maximizing it’s potential. Be patient with my team of professionals as we make our way through this tedious and lengthy process.


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The truth is, if you understand your prescription and also have your existing rx glasses practical, it is very quite simple to purchase glasses online.
your current prescription. I keep mine in medical file in my filing cabinet. If you cannot find your prescription, visit wherever you earlier had your eye examined and demand a duplicate. Your optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist is necessary by law to release your eyewear prescription to you. You now need to make note of a few critical bits of information from your prescription (see example above–click to enlarge). Among other information, you should see three columns on your prescription–sphere, cylinder, and axis.
In the example prescription above, you will see the Pupillary Distance of the individual is 62. Jot down this amount also, it’s the seventh of your seven critical amounts.
A relatively less critical amount is your temple length. If you’re lucky, you’ll also visit a temple period and bridge size in your prescription. If not, don’t sweat it, you can figure it out yourself. The temple size describes the length of both bars that connect the glasses to your ears. It really is measured from where the 90-level curve from your lens structure to the side bars (temples) commences to the very end of the temple, like the curve. It is not measured from the flex point of the temples, because the “stub” between your flex point and zoom lens structure is not a standard size.
Now, take out some measuring tape (preferably the type of tape used for appropriate clothes and sewing, as it is very flexible) and measure an existing pair of eyeglasses that fit comfortably. An average temple span for men is 135mm or 145mm. For girls, 130mm to 140mm is standard. When your tape only has inches, measure to the nearest eighth or sixteenth and multiply that number by 25.4 to find the dimension in millimeters. Temple lengths are generally available in 5mm increments, such as 130, 135, 140, 145, etc. For the most part online glasses stores, temple size is shown in a frame description which is not customizable. Therefore, you need to discover a frame with a proper temple size. This sometimes varies if you are in a site focusing on designer eyeglasses, where you have the option to input your own temple size.
Genuinely, temple size is not a huge deal. I’ve one couple of eyeglasses with 135mm temples and another with 140mm temples. Both pairs fit pleasantly. If for some reason you can’t think of a temple measurement, don’t allow that stop you from making an eyewear purchase online. Instead, simply choose 140mm temples if you are a man and 135mm temples if you are a female. Chances are, this duration will fit pleasantly.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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When your consignment needs to be in another part of the country today and time is limited .We are at the end of the phone 24 hours a day. As soon as we receive your booking our courier in Devon will be dispatched to your collection point. Once we have collected our driver will run your consignment direct to the delivery point.
We also offer daily runs in the South West for businesses that have a daily or regular requirement for same day deliveries and collections. Weather you require a van to travel across Exeter everyday or a delivery to London everyday. We can help!
We are always at the end of the phone. You will only ever speak to one of our staff members, no recorded messages or talking to a website.
We also deliver throughout the UK and can pick up your UK parcel from anywhere within the UK within one hour of your enquiry and have it delivered to your location anywhere in the UK on the same day!
We offer regular same day local delivery services and can pick up your parcel within one hour of you contacting us and we will deliver it directly for you straight away. We also offer Same day nationwide delivery too!
Jeremy Hawke Couriers are based in Exeter, and provide services to Cullompton, Tiverton, Exeter, Wellington, Taunton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Exmouth, Dawlish, Newton Abbot, Torbay, Paignton, Dartmouth, Plymouth, Axminster, Bridgwater, Bideford, Barnstaple, Minehead, Ilfracombe, london, Devon, Somerset, Cornwall, United Kingdom and Europe.

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Looking for a diesel mechanic you can trust? Look no further! We’re the most friendly, honest auto repair team in the Philadelphia area. Located in Telford, PA we have been in business for years and absolutely love helping our customers.
Our mechanics are highly skilled and have years of experience. Most of all: we love trucks and care about yours. Whether it’s our quick, quality, friendly service or the honesty and value we bring to every interaction, our customers love us.
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industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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The old farm workers' cottages are being prettified as holiday homes.
That farmer employs many farm laborers.
America imported mexican farm labourers under its bracero programme.
A farm hand or farm w orker.
There was no dole for farm labourers.
His father was a farm worker.
They proposed that he should resume his job as farmhand.
Virginia hall dressed as a farm worker.
I heard the clank of buckets as the farm workers went to milk the cows.
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When you’re lost and don’t know which way to go you never fear. Through your connection with the arcane, you are able to know precisely where you want to go. By firing an arrow into the air, you can be directed toward any location on the planet.
Benefit: Three times per day, you can fire an arrow straight into the air and name a location. After the location is named, the arrow will turn and point in the direction of the named location before falling back down to the ground.


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For all non-emergency police issues, please contact the Police Department at 712-792-3536. For all emergencies please call 911.
The Carroll Police Department consists of one civilian Administrative Assistant and fifteen sworn officers: the Chief of Police, one Captain, three Sergeants and ten patrol officers. All sworn personnel are trained and certified through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Additional training is received through attendance at specialized schools, seminars and in-service training.
There are a minimum of two officers on duty, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. During peak activity hours there are as many as six officers on duty at a time. Duty shifts consist of 8 and 10 hour overlapping shifts which provide maximum coverage and schedule flexibility.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


text: Mohave State Bank bankers provide monthly financial literacy classes to every 4th – 6th grade Jamaica Elementary student throughout the school year. The bankers follow up teaching with the Junior Bank, which is open once a month before school and is run by a team of 6th grade students selected by principal, Paula Levensailor. The junior bankers are responsible for marketing the bank to their fellow students, processing deposits, and mentoring their peers in the importance of saving money. The Lake Havasu Area Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting for the opening of the Jamaica Junior Bank. For more information contact Jamaica School at 854-7280.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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This mahal was built in the 17th century which stands on the top of a hill and it offers a panoramic view to the people. Besides, you can also experience the Aravali ranges which stand strong. You can even find several lakes which are spreading throughout the countryside. A peculiar fact about this town is that you can find majestic domes and turrets in the Mahal. Besides, beautiful Jharokhas and big gateways make the place all the more attractive. However, from the past 3 years this Palace is converted into an hotel. It is presently owned by Rawal- Nahar Singh.
It is another exquisite place of Rajasthan which is popular amongst tourists for sightseeing. This temple belongs to Lord Vishnu dated back to the Gupta period. Earlier, this temple was known as Panchayatan temple. On the sides of the temples, you can find three Bigrathika panels which have beautiful mythological images carved on it.
Other famous attractions of Deograh include Ajaneshwar Mahadev temple which is a wonderful option for sightseeing. You can also pay a visiit to Gokul Vilas which is a house of present Rawat family. It is now known as a popular art- historian. It is also a good place to visit if time permits you.
If you are at Deograh, you must not skip visiting few popular places of historical interest such as Eklingji Shiva Temple, Nagda and an enthralling fort of Kumbalgarh. Visiting this place is easier as you have direct station of Deograh where many trains have a stoppage. Besides, you can also take rental car and drive for around 3 hours from Udaipur, Ahmedabad or Ajmer. Witnessing this historian place would take you to the Mewar dynasty and you can find the traces of their culture and tradition here presently.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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I am working with an outstanding boys school based in south east London that are looking to take on an Economics teacher for September. This is a full time, temporary to permanent role for one term in the first instance with a view to extension after the Christmas holiday.
Economics is a very popular subject and has a very high up take A level. The department is situated on its own floor and teachers have access to a private common room and facilities. The school records outstanding results on a yearly basis and has the benefit of excellent resources that allow teachers to push their students above and beyond the national average.
The school are keen to meet with candidates and are looking to appoint as soon as possible.
If you are an economics teacher and would like to be considered for this role in education and training please submit an up to date copy of your CV as soon as possible.
This is a Boys Grammar School, with Academy Status and a Coeducational 6th Form and is one of the top performing schools in the borough having been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2007 and again in 2012. It is heavily oversubscribed and boasts excellent facilities, with well-equipped classrooms and state of the art technology throughout.
The school's success is owed greatly to the determination of its staff and the ethos that they uphold. Students are happy at the school and actively engage with their classes and are pushed by their teachers to go beyond the curriculum with excellent results.
REESON Education is London's premier recruitment agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We work exclusively with a number of London's best secondary schools across all areas of London, offer highly competitive rates of pay and an unmatched personal service.
REESON Education will try to respond to all applications within three working days. However due to the volume of applications we receive we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other vacancies we advertise in future that you think you may be suitable for.


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If you are trying to make your life easier and to unload all the "stuff" you have accumulated over the years, then don't forget the purse!
I asked my daughter to hand me my purse one day, and she said "mom this is way to heavy" as I do see a chiropractor for my back. I didn't realize that it had gradually been accumulating things such as receipts, outdated cards, extra pens, electronics and more. So I decided to have a good clean out and realized just how little separation there was in my purse!
This is an awesome idea! You can totally empty your purse or handbag and find an insert online that will fit snugly inside and keep all your items in the organizer. This makes it "one with your purse" and much easier to find things and keep them separated.
Or you can get a much smaller version and use it only for those smaller items that break easily or get lost in the bottom. There are so many choices! Decide which one works best for you and check them out online these are such an easy way to carry things around in your purse. Don't forget to take out excess coins too!
Thieves are getting quite talented when it comes to stealing information. They use the latest in technology against us and are now able to scan through your purse and into your wallet to steal personal information off of credit cards and more.
If it is time to update your wallet, then make sure it has the RFID (radio frequency identification) blocking ability. It will be labelled as such. I have found many cute looking styles online. Check out this page to see how you can protect yourself from thieves for your wallet and even your passport when traveling.


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I know Ben has already treated us to a session already this week, but seeing as Crowns' new, double A-side, single was released on Monday it felt apt to throw their Loitering With Intent Session up too. Filmed the morning after a show in Manchester, the guys were nice enough to drop by and hang out with me, my camera and Archimedes to play some folk punk in the middle of the city.
Wearing their influences on their sleeve, Crowns have already caught the attention of many out there on tours with Sharks and The Dropkick Murphys. Both 'My London' and a newly recorded version of 'Full Swing' are set to appear on the band's second album, due out next year.


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Your Ways Are Unsearchable by M. J Joseph.
M.J Joseph releases “Your Ways Are Unsearchable” single and lyrics.
M.J Joseph is a Software and a Web developer by profession. A book writer, song writer, motivational and inspirational speaker, a gospel music artiste; praise and worship Leader with an energetic global vision to raise effective, sound worship leaders; a people filled with in-depth knowledge and burning passion for God; knowing and worshipping the Father from the integrity of their heart and as well leading God’s people into the awareness of His Presence.
I look around, I could find no one like you.
from you, having listened to this song I’m convinced that with time you will excel like Frank Edward and beyond. keep on the good works.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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From time to time, Feelz Good Nutrition runs competitions, giveaways, and promotions. Please read the Terms and Conditions below prior to entering.
By entering a competition, giveaway or promotional event run by Feelz Good Nutrition you agree to the Terms & Conditions below, even if you have not read them.
The promoter is Feelz Good Nutrition whose office is at 636 NE Lake Pointe Drive Lee’s Summit, MO 64064.
Employees of Feelz Good Nutrition or their family members or anyone else connected in any way with the competition or helping to set up the competition shall not be permitted to enter the competition.
Closing dates for contest entries are posted for each contest separately. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be permitted. Please refer to the specific contest for more details.
Winners will be chosen: at random by software provided by gleam.io from all entries received and verified by Promoter and or its agents.
The winner will be notified via Facebook & email (when available) within 24 hours of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 7 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by United States law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States. Void where prohibited.
The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with the current United States data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
The winner’s name will be available 28 days after closing date by sending a stamped addressed envelope to the following address: 636 NE Lake Pointe Drive Lee’s Summit, MO 64064.


text: Remarks - Home for sale at 216 Rustic Live Oak Trail Bonaire, GA - New Construction at Live Oak Preserve! "Silver Birch" All Brick, Approx. 2512 sqft with 5 bedroom, 3 bath, plus and office on the front of the house off of foyer and separate dining. Spacious kitchen with island and large breakfast area. Coffered ceilings in great room. Custom cabinets, granite counters throughout & engineered hardwood flooring. 2" wood faux blinds and privacy fence included. Covered porches have stamped and stained concrete design. Sod and sprinkler full yard. 100% Financing Available!

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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Lone Oak is located in Texas. Lone Oak, Texas has a population of 628. Lone Oak is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 36.21% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.18%.
The median household income in Lone Oak, Texas is $41,250. The median household income for the surrounding county is $44,898 compared to the national median of $53,482. The median age of people living in Lone Oak is 31.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 93.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 33 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.3 inches per year, with 0.9 inches of snow per year.


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Today we were supposed to go to both the Glenbow museum and Fort Calgary. However, the heatwave has really taken a toll on us which ment we only made it to Fort Calgary; A combined art gallery and museum dedicated to the agricultural heritage and the developement of Calgary.
We had a reservation at Saltlik again at 6 so we spent the reminder of the afternoon in central Calgary, looking for gifts and browsing stores.
I made real bagains today, body butter from the body shop at $8, and Redken 1000 ml schampo and conditioner at $26. Seriously, that's just silly cheap. Would have bought more but I had to think about the weight of my bag.
Bagel with cream cheese and a fruit bowl with cottage chesse. yum!
In case someone haven grasped exacly how hot is it... the money is melting.
DeVille café. Placed in a shopping center dedicated to artists and hand crafted jewellery.
This place turned out to serve to best sandwiches in town.


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Hello everyone, long time no see. I am selling a pair of Dual 2-ohm (technically D1.7) 12" Sundown X v.2's built by Dave Leib a.k.a "Strongman Designs."
Reason I am selling them is because I realized upon testing to see if my digital multi-meter was working correctly that one of the coils is reading higher on the one sub indicating that too much heat had been applied to it recently so rather than risking any further damage to it I am going to assume that I have too much power for these.
Having said this in all honesty, let me make it perfectly clear here that both subs are still in perfect working order as we speak, even the one that is reading differently. Had I not thrown my multi-meter on it to test it in order to see if it was working properly (the multi-meter itself) I would have never known there was any difference or discrepancy between the two.
However, because one of them is reading off now and I do not know what is to be expected out of it's performance long-term I will be letting these go for $500+ shipping (that includes both).


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Still at a preliminary stage, the new interface can be tried by installing Google Chrome Canary, this is the test version of the application. Inactive, the Refresh UI interface can be enabled by visiting the chrome: // flags section, where we call the search function to find the " Layout for the top chrome user interface setting". Choose the option " Refresh " and restart the app.
Users already familiar with the current interface will notice the dropping of the trapezoid tabs in favor of some with rounded corners. These are somewhat smaller, helping to keep a larger number of open pages simultaneously.
Introduced in 2015, the Chrome interface certainly deserves some snapshots, but it is unclear how long it will take until Google releases the new version officially.


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Have you done this before? You have procrastinated all day, and you sit down, ready to work on that project. I'm going to write that blog post or write that manuscript. It's 3:00 p.m. and then you say, "Oh, I don't actually have the energy to do any of this. It doesn't even matter that there's a deadline approaching."
I've been there. My name is Caitlin Faas. I'm a psychology professor and coach, and in today's psychological super-power video, we're going to break down what you can do about those deadlines and procrastination.
So this would happen to me all the time in graduate school. I would say, "I'm going to read five journal articles after dinner today." I'd set that goal in the morning, and dinner would roll around, and then I wouldn't be motivated to do any of that after dinner. And I would actually feel guilty that I hadn't met the goal that I set for myself. Well, what I didn't know at the time was that it's actually ... There's a term for this. It's called Ego Fatigue, and it wasn't necessarily my fault that I wasn't setting that goal.
Ego fatigue is a cognitive concept that actually describes your self control, a really important resource for your brain.
When things are automatic, and just naturally occurring, your ego fatigue is ... You don't have any. You don't have any depletion and you feel really great. You're just running along, you're doing your thing. As the day goes on, we actually experience a lot of decisions and these decisions add up quickly and wear down our willpower. Even picking a shirt for the day. Making the decision about decaf or not, or adding the almond milk or not. People asking you questions at work.
All of these add up so that by the end of the day, a lot of us feel a lot of ego depletion.
Task switching is another thing that contributes to ego depletion. When we check our email, go back to the manuscript, talk to somebody about this, go back to the manuscript, right? All of these things, we think it's just a second, but it really isn't. It's task switching, and it's distracting us.
The last thing that contributes to ego depletion is creativity itself.
It takes a lot of creative energy to be able to write that post or come up with a brand new sentence. One new sentence takes a lot of work. All of those things add up for ego depletion, and at the end of the day you're tired and making maybe poorer decisions because of this ego depletion that's happened.
My amazing friend, Dr. Amanda Crowell, writes more about ego fatigue on her blog post here.
The first is to always do a task at the same time, same routine.
We want you to rest on your routines. So when I was writing my dissertation I would go into my office, even though I didn't have to I could've stayed home and worked technically, but I would go into the office, sit down at my desk, pull up my laptop, put in my headphones, put on the classical music, pull up the document, and start. That routine got my brain ready to know this is what I do, this is when I focus, now I have to make this happen.
The second tip is to make sure that you don't actually break up your writing.
You can take breaks, but you want to focus on the writing task all at once. So, when I was working on my dissertation, I knew that this was the time I was designating towards writing, and I could take a break, perhaps after 15 minutes, or even 25 minutes on some days, but when I took that break, I didn't then task switch to checking my email, for example, because that's distracting and my brain, our brains, can't handle too many of those switches. It actually takes a lot to be able to come back around, to focus when it's time to focus. So stay on the same task.
The third tip is to do your creative writing or work during your most productive time.
Figuring out your patterns for that is really important. I'm a morning person, it took me awhile to figure that out in graduate school, but I knew that I needed to go in in the morning and get that creative writing done so that when the evening rolled around, which is not my productive time, maybe I could edit then or work on other tasks, but that was not my creative time. That's still true now.
Find your time. Then, for me, it was really a game-changer in terms of knowing, "I don't have to feel guilty about not being able to work in the evenings." I just needed to be able to harness the right energy at the right time.
So the next time you find yourself with a big creative task that you need to get done, make sure you remember this concept of decision fatigue.
It's not your fault that you work best at different times during the day and the key is to harness that energy and figure out what works best for you.
So I challenge you today to think about what's one way that you can avoid decision fatigue this week?
Also, I want to invite you to make sure you download the worksheet that goes with this that gives you tips on what you can do and it can be a visual reminder of how to remember decision fatigue.


text: If a student is posting inappropriate material on a board and the problem cannot be addressed by other efforts to curb the behavior (e.g., deleting posts, revoking points, communicating with the learner, or having instructors block them on problematic boards), it is easy for an administrator to block and unblock a user for the entire organization. As an organizational admin, go to the Admin board in the arrow pull-down at the top right, then open the tab that says "Users." A list of all users will appear. You can search the name of the person whose status you want to change. Simply change their status from active to inactive to remove activate or remove their account from the organization.


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Star trace is one of the leading manufacturer and supplier of Density separator. Star Trace Density Separator is used for producing an extremely sharp partition curve when the classifying particles.
Star Trace Density separation process away from lighter/finer particles. The under flow consisting of a quick settling particles, is efficiently dewatered. By measuring the density in the teeter bed and comparing this density with known values, discharge of underflow is accordingly regulated.
Separation of particles by size / Specific gravity.
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Smørbirkes or poppy seed rolls is a classic roll found at most bake shops in the eastern part of Denmark. In Jutland a smørbirkes is a completely different thing.
The rolls are much like a brioche, just without the eggs. It's sweet and soft and pairs perfect with butter, jam and cheese.
In a large bowl mix the cold butter with the flour, sugar and salt until the butter is fully incorporated.
Heat the milk until finger warm and dissolve the yeast in the milk. Add the warm milk to the flour and knead the dough for 5 minutes on the stand mixer, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Let the dough rise covered for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 435℉ (225℃).
Gently ease the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough in 15-18 balls, even in size. Roll the ball to a 9-inch (22 cm) log. Using a rolling pin, roll the log longer and flat. Fold dough piece in half, and place it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the balls.
Let the smørbirkes rise covered for 10 minutes.
Brush the top part of the smørbirkes with egg wash and sprinkle with a nice layer of poppy seeds.
Bake the smørbirkes for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Let the smørbirkes cool on a wire rack and serve them freshly baked, or slightly reheated next day.

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All of the awesomeness of a Startup Live Event combined with all the mystery and possibilities of Blockchain Technology! Perfect Match.
Blockchain Edition means we will be focusing on ideas that utilize the power and potential of blockchain technology, designed to solve problems. Blockchain technology gives us an opportunity to re-imagine how we move, transact, share, and track goods and services. Some argue that blockchain technology is like the next internet.
Our vision is to create a global community of entrepreneurial minds and startup influencers to support each other and grow together. No matter if high-profile team members, potential investors, experienced mentors or relevant media representatives: Our Startup Live events always make sure you’ll meet the right people.
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Alivar Shine and Shine-B chairs are an ideal comfort seating solution for the contemporary home or office. This modern chair design is styled with a sled base, extra thick padded seats and armrest paddings for the armchair model. Shine chair is available in fabric, synthetics and leather covers, it can be made with either polished chrome or painted steel plate legs.
A refined style, for those who seek simplicity and strength in all things, and those who consider the functionality of objects that surround him as being of primary importance. The Italian furniture company produces furnishing items to give a touch of character, furnishings to highlight the surroundings with lighting features, ideal solutions for highly functional environments. The range continues an ongoing project in which each detail has a specific intrinsic value and in which each element has real significance focused on comfort and dynamism. For a home that is a true source of inspiration, multi-centered, in which minimalist lines provide the scope for excellent visibility, and fashion trends are conceived as an anticipation of what lies beyond the horizon. We make custom ordering dining chairs easy - with Fast and Free Shipping!

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Located inside the New World Business Center. Located in the Chongwenmen area, about 5 minutes driving to Wangfujing shopping area, 50kms to the airport and 2kms to the Beijing Railway Station.
Just a few steps from the city centre.It was the first 5-star international hotel in China. The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, Beijing is situated on the northeastern part of the 3rd Ring Road. The hotel is only 20 minutes away from Beijing Capital Airport. Adjacent to the diplomatic precinct, it is also just minutes away from the Agricultural Exhibition Centre and China International Exhibition Centre.
Located close to the Beijing Railway Station. The Beijing International Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Beijing. Just 5 minutes driving to the Forbidden City. 28 km to Beijing Capital Airport. 1.5 km to the Beijing Railway Station. 10 minute walk distance to the Wangfujing shopping area. Close to the Jianguomen subway station.
The Kaisheng Xingfeng International Hotel (Kaisheng Xingfeng Guoji Jiudian) is located at the intersection of Tianwei No.4 Road and East Tianzhu Road in Tianzhu Town of Shunyi District, close to a subway station, with an easy access to Beijing Capital International Airport and China International Exhibition Center. - 1 km to a subway station; - 3 km to china international exhibition center (shunyi new center); - 5 km to beijing capital international airport; - 22 km to shunyi olympic rowing-canoeing park; - 26 km to beijing railway station; - 27 km to tiananmen; - 35 km to beijing west railway station.


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Fast boat or Speedboat is the fastest way to get to Gili islands, many people prefer to take a fast boat than the slow ferry to go to Gili islands. Gili islands are consist of 3 cluster island that still part of Lombok. Gili islands one of the most famous island trips in Lombok. Gili islands have a white sandy beach, crystal clear water, and no cars and motorcycle. The transportation in this island horse chart or Cidomo and bicycle.
Fast boat will depart from Padangbai harbor and included pick up from a hotel in Bali. Please see the timetable for the pickup time.


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NASA lost contact with the Mars Opportunity rover in 2018 following an epic dust storm; insight from former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino.
"I declare the Opportunity mission is complete," said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate during a press conference on Wednesday. "I have to tell you, this is an emotional time," he added.
NASA made its last planned attempts to communicate with Opportunity late on Tuesday, but did not receive any response back. "I heard this morning that we had not heard back," said Zurbuchen, explaining that the "beloved" rover remains silent.
The missing vehicle was spotted three months later. On Sept. 20, the HiRISE high-resolution camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an image of the rover in Mars’ Perseverance Valley. However, scientists were still unable to talk to the vehicle.
"This is a celebration of so many achievements," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, during Wednesday's press conference at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.
Contact with Opportunity was lost during the fiercest Martian dust storm in decades. The storm was so intense that it darkened the sky for months, preventing sunlight from reaching the rover's solar panels.
The storm may have scrambled the rover's internal clock, NASA explained on Wednesday, meaning that the rover would not know when to sleep, wake up, or receive commands.

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Hogna antelucana? Found on kitchen floor (lights were off) by garage entrance.
Hi, this is a Wolf Spider (Lycosidae), in the genus Hogna.


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VersaChem® Heavy-Duty Fuel Tank Repair Kit is specifically made to repair gas and diesel fuel tank leaks. It will repair pinholes, rust-outs, cracks and holes up to ½” in diameter.
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Drain tank or rub the mastic stick into the hole to temporarily stop the leak.
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Design Thinking is a methodology used to solve complex problems, and find desirable solutions. A design mindset is not problem-focused, it’s solution focused and action oriented. Design Thinking draws upon logic, imagination, intuition, and systemic reasoning, to explore possibilities of what could be—and to create desired outcomes.
The Life Hack! Steam cell takes your students through an innovation journey. Students start by exploring examples of Kiwi ingenuity in MOTAT’s Education collection, these examples vividly illustrate New Zealand’s history of innovation and invention and show how simple innovations can make a big impact. Students will be challenged to solve a product design problem, identifying ways the product can be made better fit-for-purpose. Choosing their most promising solution they will make a prototype and engage in user-acceptance testing to get feedback on how to make it even better. A prototyping guide can be used by teachers to support students through a personalised process when they work to find a solution to their own identified problem. Engaging in an authentic personally identified problem encourages students to take control of their process and maintain an active role in their learning.
Digital gaming offers rich opportunities for students to develop competency in design-thinking, critical-thinking, and computational-thinking. The design process will begin with students critiquing 2D arcade style games from the global arcade, they use game play to identify the underlying game mechanics and critical thinking to analyse what makes a game fun, challenging and engaging. Armed with their developing insight students draw upon their imagination to create their own unique 3 level game, designing their own glyphs and creating a game world. Following the game creation stage there is the opportunity to play and critique each other’s games and even publish their creation to the global arcade where it will be played by gamers from all over the world.


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Moose Photography Tours & Workshops with Professional Guide Michael Bertlsen.
Join the expireanced wildlife photographer professional guide Micheal Bertelsen as he ventures into the heart of Algonquin Park's world renowned moose country. Experience this wildlife rich area on board comfortable 18' flat bottomed boat with a removable top, to protect you from the sun & rain. Once at our destination, The electric motor will allow us to slip in quietly.
Capturing Super Sharp Images is an easy task with your monopod or tripod set up in the very stable wide bottomed boat. Quick adjustments to camera direction is made using comfortable swivel seats.
Each tour/workshop is limited to a maximum of 4 people. This ensures that everyone's photographic needs will be addressed, giving the highest quality experience possible.
Itinerary: Collection will be at the door of the Algonquin Lakeside Inn, so we will be able to be on location for the early morning light, as the Algonquin Lakeside Inn is right at the entrance to the West gate to the Algonquin Park. At noon a picnic style lunch is served and time for a rest. Then back out for the remainder of the afternoon.
Please note that If the scheduled tour dates do not work for you, and you require another date so as to book your own private tour for upto 4 people to spend a day or more in Algonquin Park's interior with full guide service . then please see custom tour pricing page.
Please contact Algonquin Park Photography Tours for an up to date workshop schedule and pricing.


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Pandas are considered a national treasure in China, yet despite their noble status and relative lack of predators they’re still very much at risk. Only around 1800 of them exist in the wild - humans being their biggest threat.
Australian-born design practice HASSELL is doing its bit to help spread the conservation message related to these cuddly icons by coming up with a Panda Land master plan concept for the southern Chinese city of Chengdu.
The HASSELL Studio masterplan for Chengdu has won an international design competition.
The region constitutes the world’s most significant contiguous area of panda habitat, including a number of UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites and house giant panda sanctuaries. The HASSELL master plan, prepared in collaboration with the Tongji Urban Planning and Design Institute and with specialist advice from Australian landscape architect and zoo design-expert Jon Coe Design, won an international design competition.
The proposal is based on the key principles of conservation, brand, destination, resilience and custodianship.
HASSELL says its plan creates a “connected, immersive and authentic Panda Trail across Chengdu to tell the conservation story of China’s iconic giant panda, inviting visitors to explore, discover and dream.
“Our master plan identifies three sites across Chengdu - Beihu, Dujiangyan and Longquan Mountain - that are critical to raising awareness of environmental challenges facing giant pandas and other species, including habitat loss and livestock grazing,” the company says.
The plan draws heavily on research into how people perceive and engage with wildlife.
“At Dujiangyan, we envision visitors as explorers rather than conventional tourists. People can immerse themselves in the natural landscape and wander through the valleys of a panda-habitat parkland, observation station and eco resort.
“Beihu focuses on the surrounding communities, bringing them into the conservation efforts. Scientific research and cultural innovation centres will improve local education about the complex and intrinsic qualities of Chengdu’s endangered native species and their habitats.
HASSELL says the plan draws heavily on research into how people perceive and engage with wildlife. By locating animal enclosures away from the main paths, limiting visibility to the exhibits through key openings and positioning animals at a higher level than the visitors it dissolves the common idea of humans being dominant over nature.


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Windermere is twinned with Diessen in Germany. There is a regular annual school exchange with Lakes School and activities take place every year. This includes the visit from the Diessen Blassergruppe, who play for us at the Glebe Bandstand.
The Town Council's representative on the Twinning Group is the Mayor, Leith Hallatsch.
The newsletters, below, give a good flavour of what this small but very active committee has been up to of late.


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BOSTON, MA- November 14, 2016 - Nexamp, Inc., a leading provider of solar energy solutions, today announced the appointment of departing Massachusetts State Senator Ben Downing as the company's Vice President of New Market Development. Mr. Downing, who has been instrumental in shaping Massachusetts' solar policy landscape during his tenure as Senate Chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy, will focus on expanding the company's strategic development efforts across growing geographies and product lines. Notably, Downing will lead the company's entry into the burgeoning energy storage market, guiding efforts to align and implement new technologies within existing and developing national policy frameworks.
Prior to joining Nexamp, Mr. Downing represented the state's largest Senate district, serving 52 communities across four counties in Western Massachusetts. During his decade-long tenure, Downing championed issues ranging from alternative energy deployment to reducing poverty, and supporting the expansion of civil transgender rights. Downing's leadership on clean energy and climate change earned him numerous awards and recognition from industry groups, including the Northeast Clean Energy Council, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and the Solar Energy Business Association of New England.
"Ben's long history of public service will complement Nexamp's expert team of local development professionals," said Zaid Ashai, Chief Executive Officer of Nexamp. "He joins us at the most exciting juncture in our company's young history, and his ability to effectively communicate promising opportunities to diverse stakeholders will continue to be an immense asset in the private sector. We couldn't be happier to have Ben on the team."
As the Senate Chair of the Energy Committee, Downing played a key role in brokering multiple legislative compromises that ensured Massachusetts' continued leadership in clean energy. While in the Senate, Downing helped to shepherd Massachusetts to a top-five national ranking in installed solar capacity. Now, he has the opportunity to continue his socially impactful work by leveraging his policy and subject matter expertise to help Nexamp maintain its leadership position and realize swift growth in new markets.
"When I announced I would not seek re-election, I began looking for a business opportunity that would allow me to make a substantial impact on issues I am passionate about. I approached Nexamp with this goal and the company's reputation for excellence in mind. Where my previous role had me in the center of policy debates, this new position will have me as part of a team turning that policy into real change. I couldn't be more excited to begin helping Nexamp and the state of Massachusetts on their mission to solve climate change."
Nexamp is leading the transformation to the new energy economy with proven solutions for solar energy development, ownership, and operation. The Company's comprehensive capabilities span the entire solar project lifecycle -- from project development, design and construction to financing and operations and maintenance. Nexamp's ability to provide integrated, best-in-class solutions makes solar energy simple and profitable for our clients and partners. The Company has been named Clean Energy Company of the Year by the Northeast Clean Energy Council and Top 10 Solar Developer nationally for two straight years by Solar Power World. For more information, please visit www.nexamp.com.

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Which if the ryu include formal teaching of the Hanbo? I know the majority of material I have used comes from Kukishin ryu.
You mean of the nine schools forming Bujinkan Dôjô Budô Taijutsu? Or of any schools?
I was told by one of my ryuha experts that the hanbo techniques on Soke's Kukishin Hanbojutsu (sanjakubojutsu) DVD are not all Kukishin ryu kata.
So, even what's publicly presented isn't going to be exactly per densho.
In addition, if you look at the publicly presented techniques of some of our other ryuha, you don't find weapon techniques listed in the levels of training - but you find defenses against those weapons. So, either the training is in other parts of that ryuha densho, or those training in that school would already have been trained in those skills.
In the case of the Kukishin hanbojutsu, that set of techniques came from an encounter where a yari was broken in battle and the wielder defeated their opponent with the haft. It was born out of a real combat situation, not created out of theory and put into practice to "test" it.
The same may not be said for some of the other ryuha, especially where certain weapons may not be specifically codified in written techniques. In those situations, I think that the training itself is such that any weapon can be picked up and applied without having to learn a new set of skills. In other words, it may already be hardwired into the techniques, without actually being labeled as such.
I was thinking specifically from the 9 ryu in the Bujinkan.
In my notes, my techniques for the Hanbo have been noted as being specific to Kukishin ryu (never saw the video).
Most of the infromation I have seen other people do, waza and kata wise seem to be Kukishin ryu as well.
Is Kukishin ryu the only one with Hanbo and all the others use Jo or Rokushakubo?
there is a video of Kukishinden Ryu Hanbojutsu and Shikomezue. Most (if not all) wooden weaponary comes from Kukishinden Ryu. Even the Bo has some schools that are sort of related to each other. But then, some of the wooden weaponary are not the standard 3 foot staff.
maybe the correct answer is all the ryu ?
consider the hanbo an extension of your body and use your taijutsu !!!!!
try to do them with a bo in your hand ..or a walking stick???
but then again what the hell do i know ?
Naturally, you can naturally use any weapon as an extension of your Taijutsu, but that might not have been the Q... but the syllabus for Hanbô, set forms for that weapon specifically.
that might not have been the Q... but the syllabus for Hanbô, set forms for that weapon specifically.


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The CEO of private bank Van Lanschot, Floris Deckers, already admitted it in 2008; during a parliamentary hearing about the crisis with the captains of the Dutch financial industry, he acknowledged that the risk management systems were not able to capture the interdependences between risks.
This resulted in a dangerous underestimation of these risks. In 2008 they were ‘just’ talking about the banking crisis, that later turned into the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis. Roger Laeven, Professor of Risk and Insurance at the University of Amsterdam School of Economics specialises in financial risk management. Laeven: “We know that a shock in one financial market (referred to as a jump) often sets off a cluster of shocks over time affecting other markets as well. Financial markets and economies are so interwoven that financial contagion is inevitable and quickly spreads. The current models used in risk management are not able to catch that excitation phenomena appropriately.” Together with international colleagues Laeven created a new econometrical model that does take into account the risk of financial contagion and systemic risk.
The model that Laeven, Yacine Aït-Sahalia of Princeton University and Loriana Pelizzon of the University of Venice created, is based on credit default swaps. These are popular derivatives that are used as credit insurance for sovereign bonds. The model can be used to calculate credit risk in general. “Right now we are working hard on translating our findings towards policy makers. Recently I presented our model to institutions such as the European Systemic Risk Board in Frankfurt,” says Laeven. This research is a follow up on Laeven’s and Aït-Sahalia’s earlier research in which they modelled excitation in the international stock markets.
Laeven says the biggest challenge for now is having the model put into operation. The research itself is in an advanced stage of being published in an established journal and the model has already been used in several dozen papers around the world. Laeven: “We receive quite a lot of requests for the computer code, mainly from scientists at this stage. Hopefully the central banks and governments will follow soon. Except for stress tests and risk analyses the model is also suitable for use the other way around: to calculate which financial impulse creates the most beneficial chain effect. This can help determine in which country to intervene. Our model gives insight in the interaction between markets.” Greece proved to be the best country for a financial impulse, creating positive reactions in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Ireland. It’s not the case that the interaction always works both ways. An intervention in Ireland may not be of much help for Greece and Europe is very vulnerable for shocks in the United States (‘A sneeze from the US gives Europe a cold’) while European jumps have less influence on markets in the US.


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When I was putting together ideas for Wordless Wednesday, my 6-year old was drawing on the dry erase board by my desk. After the heartbreaking events of the past week--I was at a loss for words and meaningful post ideas (that's why it's been so quiet here in our corner of the world).
Then, she showed me her latest work of art--and it was exactly what I needed: it didn't need words or explanation.
Simple beauty--from the heart of a child. No words needed--although she did sign her work with her M on the rose.

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Preston Pest Control Texas is the most comprehensive pest control service in the greater San Antonio region including Universal City, New Braunfels and Schertz, Texas. We provide expert extermination services for a wide range of pests, including: bed bugs, rats, roaches, spiders, wasps, mice, scorpions, ants, and more.
Preston Pest Control is the Most Preferred Pest Control Company in San Antonio Texas area. We are Bed Bug Experts and LOW-COST pest control and Exterminator services in the San Antonio Texas area with high end results.
We have over 10 years of experience in the pest control industry. We’re on a quest to change the pest control industry as a whole. Large corporate companies have lost sight of the customer. We continue to hear and witness how their service is geared toward their ‘profits’ instead of toward the customer. More and more home owners are taking notice and changing their pest control service to a smaller company that actually listens and takes care of its customers.
as UNIVERSAL CITY Exterminators we know that bed bugs continue to increase around the world and locally in the San Antonio area, we have developed and researched a guaranteed procedure to rid anyone of these little creatures. Not all companies are well versed in the eradication methods.
A quick internet search will indicate that most companies still use products that the bed bugs are becoming resistant to. At Preston Pest Control, we alternate between the 4 top products on the market that are proven to eradicate bed bugs. Combined with a very thorough inspection and treatment procedure, we have had 100% success in 3 states.
Not all pest control companies or exterminators operate the same way or use the same techniques. Most don’t even use the same products.
You will find that Preston Pest Control, not only uses the most effective products on the markets, but also leans very heavy on the side of the consumer vice the company when it comes to profit and treatments. Most large corporations (ok, ALL) wish to get in and out as fast as possible, in order to do as many ‘jobs’ as possible in one day. This increases their profit margin.
We, are on a quest to change the pest control industry as a whole, including pricing, in order to force the larger corporations to reduce their thinking and provide the consumer the actual care and service they deserve. Or pack up and move to another area. San Antonians and their families deserve better and Preston Pest Control is on a mission to make that happen. Not only are we BBB accredited, members of the Chamber of Commerce, and have over 10 years in the industry..but we are also Texas Veteran Owned and Operated. Choose a local pest control company for much better service over a larger corporation.
ALL OF PEST CONTROL OUR SERVICES COME WITH A 30-DAY OR 60-DAY GUARANTEE, DEPENDING ON THE SERVICE PERFORMED.
Commercial as well as residential; so if you’re having pest issues at the home or office, we can help!!


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Below, you'll find forms that allow you to manage your tenant account with ease. Simply click on any form title below to access the full form and submit it to our team.
Use this form to give notice to move out. All fields are required. If you do not receive your move out instructions email within two days, please contact the office.
When do I have to give notice?
You must submit your notice on or before the FIRST DAY of the month. If we receive your move out notice after the first of the month there is a late move out notice fee = 1 times rent.
Rent and utilities must be paid through the end of your move out month.
Turn off utilities on the last day of the month. If utilities are turned off before the end of the month, then you may be charged a fee.
If you leave before your lease expires, then you are required to pay an early termination fee.
Please submit this form if you would like to change the name on your lease due to marriage or divorce, etc. There is a $75.00 lease change fee to make this change.
Each new tenant must fill out an application and be approved before they can move in. If approved, there is a $150 lease change fee.
Removing a tenant from the lease requires the remaining tenant(s) to submit a new rental application(s). It also requires the tenant that is leaving to sign a lease amendment. If approved, there is a $150 lease change fee.
We will review a charge ONE TIME. Provide all the information we need to make our decision. This form is for CURRENT TENANTS disputing a charge or PAST TENANTS disputing a security deposit disbursement. Requests for review must be made using this form. We will respond within 10 business days. Our decision is final.
Gather documents, receipts, photos, etc to support your request. These must be attached to this form.


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"This is a wonderful twist on a candied apple."
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 3 tablespoons white sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; press into a pie pan.
Bake crust in preheated oven until set, 6 to 8 minutes.
Spread 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping over the pie crust. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped pecans over the caramel. Refrigerate until the caramel is set, at least 15 minutes.
Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Stir brown sugar and salt into the butter; add apples and stir to coat. Cook until apples are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes; transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cool, at least 30 minutes.
Beat cream cheese, white sugar, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
Spread chilled apple mixture over the caramel and pecans in the pie crust; top with the cream cheese layer.
Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let pie cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
Top pie with whipped topping. Drizzle 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping over the pie. Sprinkle 1/4 cup pecans over the caramel and whipped topping.


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Turkey: Is Twitter Mightier than Prime Minister Erdogan?
The word “Twitter,” in Erdoğan’s usage, has already become shorthand for what he calls an “international conspiracy” against him the AKP and Turkey; in actuality, it is a public forum for both his political opposition and his supporters.
Three Twitter accounts have been making Turkish headlines and influencing the political landscape ahead of local elections on March 30. The accounts @BAŞÇALAN, @HARAMZADELER333, and @fuatavni are responsible for leaking evidence against Erdoğan and exposing his personal involvement in government corruption and bribery. The accounts are, in fact, among the unnamed targets of the Turkish Twitter ban.
But the Twitter ban — which was intensified by a supporting Google DNS ban on Sunday — has only served to increase their followers, who can still access the accounts through widely publicized VPN and SMS workarounds. Whereas @BAŞÇALAN has about 350,000 followers and @HARAMZADELER333 close to half a million, @fuatavni has more than half a million. The popularity of these Twitter accounts represent a growing public sphere of dissent against an increasingly desperate Turkish state.
There are currently about 12 million Twitter users in Turkey. According to social media researcher Zeynep Tufekçi, Erdoğan’s goal is calculated, and he aims to consolidate his base by tainting Twitter as being immoral. However, Erdoğan is not just trying to cast Twitter is being immoral, but even “anti-Islamic.” This is a calculated pre-election tactic to lead Erdoğan supporters away from social media sources that have been incriminating the AKP.
Who are the people behind these accounts? One of the accounts claims to be an “Ankara insider.” Tweets coming from @fuatavni indicate that someone close to the AKP inner circle, perhaps even a one-time Erdoğan advisor, is providing a constant stream of information targeting the PM and his methods of rule. The Tweets, detailing specific incidents, address the PM directly, ending with haunting refrains such as: “Don’t just be afraid, tremble” or “You’re one of the defeated”.
Some of the Tweets of @fuatavni have a religious tone, others are conspiratorial, while others still are menacing such as this one from March 23: “You [Erdoğan] claim ‘They’ve listened in on me, my ministers, my son and my daughter’. If you set up a money laundering ring with your ministers, your son and your daughter, public prosecutors will listen.” Someone, likely with ties to the influential Islamic preacher Fetullah Gülen and with knowledge of the PM’s decision-making and movements is openly exposing the record of his authoritarianism on Twitter.
For Turkish “followers,” secular and religious both, Twitter represents justice in a country where the judiciary is no longer independent; it represents an independent media in a country where the government controls the media and imprisons journalists. It represents a means to appeal in a country that passes Internet censorship laws and abuses antiterrorism laws to target lawful dissent and opposition. It is the public square – a safe arena for democratic protest in a country where the freedom to assemble is met with teargas and water cannon.
And it represents a space for ethics and morality in a country where the government, reeling from corruption allegations, has lost credibility. All indications are that the Twitter ban – supposedly aimed at boosting the ruling AKP in the coming elections – has backfired. It’s only given further legitimacy to the local opposition and increased international isolation. Members of the AKP from President Abdullah Gül to Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç, have already begun emphasizing that the block will be temporary. The Union of Turkish Bar Associations, meanwhile, has filed a petition to lift the ban on the grounds that it is unconstitutional and a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Erdağ Göknar is Assistant Professor of Turkish & Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University and core faculty member of the Duke Islamic Studies Center. Göknar teaches the popular “Geopolitics & Culture from Bosnia to Afghanistan” course in the fall and co-leads the Duke in Turkey undergraduate summer program. Orhan Pamuk, Secularism and Blasphemy: The Politics of the Turkish Novel (Routledge, 2013) is his latest book. He is also a regular contributor to ISLAMiCommentary. See an earlier analysis of Erdogan and the AKP here.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


text: On this edition of Secure Freedom Radio with Frank Gaffney, Frank is joined first by Jennifer Rubin with Commentary magazine on the recent peace process, Tony Blair's thoughts on Iran and the Gates replacement. Next up is retired Lt. Gen. Tom McInerney, who will be speaking on the presiden'ts speech concerning Iraq and another military officer who is refusing to deploy on the grounds that Obama is not the rightful Commander-In-Chief. Finally, Frank will be joined by Claire Lopez who will be speaking on Iranian intelligence.

industry_corpus2: Media & Journalism


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Approximate size: 2.75" x 9" high, capacity 7 oz.
More than 280 designers from all over the world work for Ritzenhoff - architects, designers and artists along with comic illustrators, advertisers, illustrators, interior designers, set designers and sculptors. They all contribute their own style and differing working methods to an endless variety of ideas - thus Ritzenhoff has created a minor encyclopedia of contemporary design on glass. These beautiful German Designer Champagne Glasses or Flutes feature Gold & Silver images from over 40 different Ritzenhoff Designers. These quality champagne glass flutes are 9 Inch high with a 2.75 inch diameter whose stem tapers sharply to a point at the foot, where it then flows outwards to provide the classic saucer shape bottom. The champagne flute is a stem glass with a tall, narrow bowl. As with other stemware, the stem allows the drinker to hold the glass without affecting the temperature of the drink. The bowl is designed to retain champagne's signature carbonation, by reducing the surface area at the opening of the bowl. All Ritzenhoff Champagne glasses come with a beautiful matching napkin. These magnificent champagne glasses hold approximately 7 ounces and are securely packaged in a beautiful gift box, perfect as a Wedding, Anniversary or Birthday gift.


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This article is about strategies to prove that a subgroup (either a chosen one, or one subject to certain constraints) is conjugacy-closed in the whole group.
A subgroup of a group is termed self-centralizing in , if no two distinct conjugacy classes of get fused in . Equivalently, if are such that , then there exists such that .
We determine a general criterion for elements of to be conjugate, and interpret this criterion when the two elements both happen to be from .
We determine a general criterion for elements of to be conjugate.
We then check that the two criteria are equal.
This usually involves a good understanding of both groups, which may or may not be available.
is conjugate-dense in : in other words, every element of is conjugate in , to some element in .
Any two elements of that are conjugate in are conjugate in . In other words, the fusion of in is completely controlled by .
General linear group over subfield is conjugacy-closed: In this case, we use the rational canonical form for the general linear group over the subfield, and argue that if two matrices in the rational canonical form over the subfield are conjugate in the big field, they're also conjugate in the subfield.
Unitary group is conjugacy-closed in general linear group: This states that the group of unitary matrices over is conjugacy-closed inside the group . For this, we use the spectral form theorem to first argue that any unitary matrix is conjugate, in , to a diagonal unitary matrix. Thus, the subgroup of diagonal unitary matrices is conjugate-dense in the group . Next, we show that any two diagonal unitary matrices that are conjugate in have the same entries upto permutation, hence they are conjugate by a permutation matrix, and hence they are conjugate in .
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industry_corpus2: Math & Statistics


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Search Results for "cell division"
Dividing stem cells in the bone marrow.
3D Animation of the Mitosis and replication of a generic biological Cell.
Cell Division. Animation of a replication of a generic biological Cell. Medical and science concept. Background video in 3D and 4K.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


text: Letters addressed to Mr. Charles H. Toll, Class of 1872, from his siblings; 38 letters, from April 23, 1867 to May, 1872, from his siblings Mitchel, Ettie, and Sophia Toll. Also letter dated March 2, 1964, from Henry W. Toll to Herbert C. Hansen (Hamilton College Alumni Society), and two 1995 letters from Henry W. Toll about a Hamilton Literary Monthly article on Charles H. Toll, 1872, and his son, Charles H. Toll, Jr., class of 1904. Added 5/8/06: HC Bulletin 1918: Commencement, and 1919: Necrology, Commencement Announcements. Added 2007: photographs of Hamilton students, Psi Upsilon, mostly around 1904. Added 10/19/07: obituary of Katharine Wolcott Toll, Wellesley class of 1935, daughter of Charles H. Toll, Jr., 1904.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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The Hollywood Reporter‘s Scott Feinberg is reporting that the replacement for Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs will be chosen on Tuesday August 8th, and that the three top candidiates are Oscar-nominated actress Laura Dern, Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy and casting director David Rubin. Hollywood Elsewhere is hereby announcing its support for Kennedy, mainly because of my admiration and respect for two docs that she directed and produced, Ethel and Last Days in Vietnam, and because she’s smart, likable and gracious. At the same time I suspect that Dern will probably win because she’s been an industry presence since the mid ’80s or certainly since Wild At Heart (’90), and those who don’t know her well certainly know her mom and dad, Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern. Rubin hasn’t a chance against these two — he has no pizazz and doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page…please!
Yes, it’s a franchise flick (further installments are probably inevitable) but Reeves, director of the second and third installment in the 21st Century apes trilogy, has enhanced the brand above and beyond. War is part popcorn and part arthouse, and graced with exquisite chops start to finish. It’s a kind of wintry Apocalypse Now in simian…wait, I said no hyperbole.
Matt Reeves, director & cowriter of War For The Planet of the Apes, director of 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
War traverses the realms of smart summer tentpole, masterful art-film composition and epic storytelling at a high emotional pitch. If the snoots and the slovenlies are equally satisfied you know a film is up to something extra.
So yes, War For The Planet of the Apes is an answered prayer of sorts, except God had little to do with it. Okay, maybe in the usual sense (i.e., God as co-pilot or the vague architect of destiny), but it was Reeves who Pattoned this thing…who rolled up his sleeves, came to grips, demanded certain standards, co-wrote the War script with Mark Bomback, led his troops into the forested northwest and made a couple of thousand creative decisions over three and a half years.
Rupert Wyatt launched the apes trilogy in 2011, but Reeves has carried the weight since late ’12 and has now brought it home.
It would sound obsequious to call him the simian maestro, but we can at least say that Reeves is the Peter Jackson of this exquisitely hairy CG realm. The Academy waited for Jackson’s Lord of the Rings: Return of The King before handing him a Best Director Oscar, even with the layered and laborious Return (be honest) not being all that great. But War is a staggering piece of work — ask any big-league critic. Surely a similar consideration is due to Reeves for concluding an epic saga on such a grand and Spartacus-like note.
I didn’t mention this in early May, but the one thing that really leaps put from the Terminator 2 3D trailer is when Arnold puts on the Raybans around the 23-second mark. It’s obviously a 2D capturing of 3D, but it makes you go “aaah.” I’ve mentioned this before but Cameron’s 3D-ing of Titanic“>extremely subtle approach to the 3D conversion of Titanic leads me to presume that T2 will deliver the same. em>Titanic was such an aesthetically subtle thing that after the first 20 or 30 minutes I forgot I was watching 3D — I just sank into the film itself. I had the same reaction four years ago after seeing the 3D conversion of The Wizard of Oz: “The conversion was very nicely done, I felt — tasteful, subtle, in no way bothersome. So subtle, in fact, that after a while I kind of forgot that I was watching 3D. The photoscopic process starts to take a back seat to the content of the film. You get used to it and then you forget about it.” Distrib Films will put Terminator 2 3D into theatres on Friday, 8.25.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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Warning! . . . Do not buy a new vehicle without taking 5 minutes to read this report!
Buying a new car is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult one. The average person will buy 10-12 cars in their lifetime. Preparing yourself and doing your homework is the key to being able to make the important decisions with total confidence.
Once you’ve decided on the car you will buy or lease, you will need to be able to determine what is a good price. This is where it can get very tricky. Before you sign on the bottom line you need to know how to recognize a good deal when you see one.
M.S.R.P. – The Manufacturer’s suggested retail price, commonly known as the List price or window sticker is the retail price set by the manufacturer. This is typically the price that the new car dealer would like you to pay. Although the overwhelming majority of new cars are sold at less than the M.S.R.P., some dealers will hold out for this price on a very hot-selling vehicle that is high in demand and limited in supply.
Dealer invoice price – Every manufacturer sends an invoice to the dealer for their vehicles as soon as they are delivered to the dealer. The dealer will typically pay for the vehicle via a prearranged line of credit. Commonly, the dealer will start paying interest charges from the first day onwards.
Maximum dealer margin/profit – The difference between the M.S.R.P. and the dealer invoice price is the maximum dealer margin/profit that the dealer has to work with when negotiating a deal.
Dealer and buyer goals - The dealer’s goal is to negotiate a deal as close to M.S.R.P. as possible and the buyer’s (your) goal is to negotiate a deal as close as possible to the dealer invoice price.
Actual dealer margin/profit – The amount over the dealer invoice price that is finally negotiated between the dealer and the buyer (you), is the dealer’s actual dealer profit/margin, before sales and overhead expenses.
Dealer overhead and bottom line profit - From the actual dealer profit/margin amount the dealer has to cover the sales rep and sales manager’s salaries, commissions and bonuses. The remainder goes to the dealership to cover all other expenses, with the final balance representing the actual net profit to the dealership.
Factory-to-consumer incentives – In an effort to stimulate sales, many manufacturers will offer incentives to the consumer (you). These incentives are commonly advertised in the media and can consist of low rate financing/leasing rates, such as 0%, cash rebates, such as $2,000, or a combination of both. If a manufacturer is offering you 0% or $2,000 cash, the emphasis is on OR; which means that you cannot get 0% financing and $2,000. You have to decide between the two. In some cases, you can combine the 0% and $2,000, but not very often.
Factory-to-dealer incentives – Commonly referred to as hidden or secret rebates. Internally these non-advertised dealer incentives can be known as marketing credits, trading dollars, factory cash, dealer cash, dealer bonuses, invoice credits, etc. Many manufacturers will use them as additional stimulus for the dealer to sell more vehicles. In some cases, the manufacturer may not want to advertise that they are offering incentives to avoid tarnishing their image, where others will use these incentives to encourage dealers to carry more inventory and thus potentially sell more vehicles. Most dealers will factor in these factory-to-dealer incentives when negotiating a deal. Effectively this may allow the buyer (you) to buy/lease a new vehicle for less than the dealer invoice price.
As you can see, new car pricing can be very complex. Knowing what you now know, would you ever simply walk into a dealership and negotiate a deal on your own, without having all the information above? I would bet that your answer would be a resounding NO!
After searching the web, I discovered a number of sites that promised to offer this information, but after digging, I would suggest that only one is credible enough for me.
Your best choice would be CarCostCanada at www.CarCostCanada.com. According to their website, they also supply this information to insurance companies which are notorious for being very particular about their service suppliers. CarCost has also been around since 1999 and judging by their feedback page, appear to have a very strong following. When you consider the size of your investment in a new car, to spend less than $40, to ensure that you get the best deal, is a small price to pay.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles