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Ask Americans whether all human life, including that of the unborn, should be protected, and more than three-quarters will say that is a very or fairly convincing argument for limiting access to abortion.
Ask Americans if they want to make it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion, and only a little more than a third will say yes.
As the nation again prepares to mark the Jan. 22 anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision greatly expanding legal rights to abortion, there will be no shortage of survey results advocates on both sides will use to claim a national mandate for their position.
It can be difficult, however, for many Americans to analyze polling results that seem to come to contradictory conclusions when framed by policy advocates, politicians and partisan media commentators.
Fortunately, scholars, journalists and the general public have a new tool to determine what trends are emerging as a national consensus on controversial topics such as abortion, homosexuality and the mix of science and religion, and which findings may be the results of loaded questions or a lack of context.
The Measurement Wizard provided by the Association of Religion Data Archives allows users to browse available ARDA data from some 7,700 questions asked in more than 750 major national and international surveys to see for themselves the major findings on hot-topic issues in religion and public life.
On the single issue of attitudes about abortion, the Measurement Wizard provides results from 442 questions from nearly 100 surveys. The Wizard also breaks down results into categories such as under what circumstances people approve or disapprove of abortion. As with all ARDA data, viewers are able to quickly access survey summaries to determine how the survey was conducted and the study funders.
"We're trying to figure out what we really know about social phenomena and how … what we think we know about social issues really depends on the way you ask the question," said Christopher Bader, a sociology professor at Chapman University and associate director of ARDA.
So what do Americans think about abortion?
There are no simple answers, other than to say there is no clear majority at either of the extremes that seem so dominant in public policy debates.
In a May 2013 Gallup Poll, more than half of Americans said abortions should be legal only under certain circumstances, with 26 percent saying it should be legal under all circumstances and 20 percent saying it should be illegal under all circumstances.
General Social Survey data over the years have shown respondents favoring legal abortion if there is a strong chance of a serious defect in the baby, the woman's health is seriously endangered or if the pregnancy is the result of rape.
However, more Americans generally favor rather than oppose legal restrictions on abortion if the woman is not married and does not want to marry the man, if the woman is married and does not want any more children or if the abortion is for financial reasons.
The polls in the ARDA archive also indicate Americans are concerned about allowing late-term abortions and are in favor of requirements for parental consent if the person seeking an abortion is under age 18.
"When you look at the abortion items, it's not so much that you can divide the world into pro-life or pro-choice camps," Bader said. "It's a nuanced question."
It is not just the abortion issue that requires careful interpretation.
In creating the Measurement Wizard to allow individuals to quickly compare and analyze survey findings on 114 topics, ARDA researchers found several examples of how survey questions sometimes fall short of reflecting the complexity of Americans' beliefs.
For example, in analyzing survey questions on beliefs about human origins, you could make the case Americans are evenly divided into creationists or evolutionists by looking only at questions that ask whether human beings developed from earlier species of animals or were the result of divine intervention.
But not all Americans can be forced into an either-or box, Bader said. Many are comfortable with scientific findings, but also believe God plays a role in history, and that human beings have a special relationship with the divine.
Similarly, it may be misleading to separate Americans into categories of pro-life or pro-choice.
Those on the extremes of the abortion debate have long portrayed political battles as a zero-sum game: Even the slightest giving of ground portended a slippery slope that could plunge the nation into either abandoning all rights to abortion or giving up any protections for life inside the womb.
But just how carefully many Americans struggle with the moral, ethical and public policy dimensions of the issue can be seen in the wealth of research revealing a range of responses reflecting concerns for competing moral claims in the abortion debate.
One could even say the majority of Americans are in many ways pro-life and pro-choice.
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Following a string of explosive accidents, federal officials say crude oil being shipped by rail from the Northern Plains across the U.S. and Canada may be more flammable than traditional forms of oil.
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a safety alert Thursday. It warns the public, emergency responders and shippers about the potential high volatility of crude being shipped from the Bakken oil shale patch in Montana and North Dakota.
The warning comes in the aftermath of the massive explosion caused by Monday's oil train derailment near Casselton, N.D. No one was hurt, but worries about toxic fumes prompted the evacuation of hundreds of residents.
In July, a Bakken crude train derailment killed 47 people in Lac Megantic, Quebec. Another oil train derailed and exploded in Alabama in November.
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Okay episode. I would've like the manager to have been driven into a dark alley and swatted with a baseball bat, though. His outburst was pretty stupid.
Anywayz, what do YOU think?
Yeah that guy definately had some emotional issues, enough with the hugging already also. But I agree, the loud outburst was a little much, I even felt a little embarrassed for them, with a full restaurant no less. He probably knew that his job was hanging in the balance and was flipping out for making such amazingly stupid mistakes. At least he wasn't quite as bad as the asian guy from the last season of HK with the crying and whatnot.
I gotta say, that food was looking pretty good on the new menu. Sometimes I just want to dive into the tv and eat some of the stuff they show in these epsiodes.
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At the end of every year that I've been making annual predictions, I grade my predications made in the previous December
(2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012). It's time to look at 2013. 2013 has been the start of a turnaround for HP. We're not out of it all yet, but we're definitely making progress. In a way, the same thing could be said about the economy and the industry as a whole.
I said that 2013 would be a year of expectation -- changing the very foundation of how IT is judged. HP's efforts around the new style of IT attests to that and many of the trends I talked about in 2012 (and earlier) began to generate business value.
I'll grade myself with the following scale again this year:
A: Big changes during the year that are having wide effect.
B: Notable progress through the year and isolated areas of significant impact.
C: Progress with some impact
D: Little progress or impact – but work still taking place
F: No progress or the concept abandoned in any commercial sense.
Grade | Prediction | Rational |
A | Organizations will have a higher expectations of security based on what everyone has experienced and learned. The battle over Internet censorship and control will reach new heights in 2013. | Thanks to the Snowden issue, this one definitely came out big, although in a way none of us may have expected. |
C | Software defined networks will make communications as virtualized and flexible as the computing infrastructure. This versatility will become an expectation. | I facilitated a discussion on SDN back in September and throughout our talk it was clear that progress has been made, but we're still only scratching the surface. |
A | IT organizations will expand their definition of "customer" and their analytics to include suppliers, partners, consumers and anything/one that can make a difference | Although Big Data was not new in 2013, it definitely started to penetrate even the most slow to adopt organization's thinking. There is definitely progress being made, although I still wonder about the bias issue. |
B | We can expect to see bigger data and even bigger storage, with copious amounts of information coming from more sensors in more places. Organizations will no longer be satisfied with using only 3-5% of the data available. Beyond there being more data, the information collected will be of a wider variety (including video, sound…) so transforming the information from one format to another and back will be increasingly important. | This is a case of definite progress being made but I am not sure organizations are yet using double digit percentages of the information available to them. |
B | The whole concept of 'In Memory' computing will be up for a shift in expectations for where and how it is used. | SAP Hana (probably the most notable of the large commercial applications in this space) is now being looked at seriously for a wide range of database applications. It is not too widespread but HP and SAP are definitely making inroads. |
D | Widespread acceptance of new and improved NFC capabilities for payment and identity. The Internet of Things (IoT) will become just the Internet. Individuals will be able to add IoT capabilities independent of the original manufacturer, if desired. Although enterprises may still be crawling their way to the IoT, consumers will embrace IoT in 2013. | Although the Internet of Things is real, it has not made the progress I expected it to make in 2013. The consumer space has not really moved all that much more quickly than the Enterprise space. Sure there are devices and applications, but are they really having the impact they should. |
D | The availability of different disruptive display technologies in 2013 to shift our thinking about where and when a display is needed (or even possible). | Although there are some new interface approaches and techniques, displays have not really shifted significantly in 2013. |
D | One of the other core shifts in expectation will be around simplicity and the use of automation to focus attention and automate more business processes. The concept of human augmentation of automation will be significantly less foreign at the end of 2013 than it is today. | This is another case where there has been some progress, but not nearly as much as I'd hoped. Human augmented automation is about as foreign to strategic planning now as it was in 2012. |
C | Enterprises will begin to address the issue that most of the apps in production can't really unleash the power of the cloud. 2013 should see new tools and techniques to address this potential. | Application portfolio management is definitely part of a move to greater value in IT, but I'd say the adoption is only slightly more than 2012. |
C | IT will begin to see ways to virtualize the mobile experience in new, secure and innovative ways. | Once again there has been progress, but it has primarily been incremental in nature. No radically new devices or approaches have come on the scene, although HP has services that understand virtualization in the mobile space, they are just not yet in demand. |
B | The skills within the organization will be a constraint on value generation. Gamification, as an example, is a skill that will be recognized and move hand-in-hand with strategic change. | I do believe that gamification and its understanding by organizations shifted significantly in 2013, but that might just be because I kept talking with people about it. |
C | Using the contextual information available from big data and the need for attention engineering, individuals and corporations will have greater expectation on how information is delivered to them. | Although to most businesses the expectations on information delivery is changing, I don't think it has made significant change from the approach used in 2012. |
B | There will also be a shift in how products are personalized as 3D printing moves out of limited use and becomes significantly more mainstream with some parts of the world having 3D printing capabilities as a local service. | 2013 was a good year for 3D printing. Most people have heard about it, even if they have not held something that has been through a 3D printing process. Commercial entities have begun to embrace the possibilities. |
D | Implementation of IPV6 is going to be a focus in 2013. | Now there are those who are pushing back and saying they may never need to go to IPV6, the workaround are good enough. |
D | Realization that automation is the new off-shore, specifically in development | I don't believe this moved much in 2013. Very few organizations use significant automation techniques in the development space. |
Based on these scores, my predictions for 2013 were not too conservative. My personal goal is to get close to a C+. If I get too high a grade, I am not trying to stretch my thinking (or yours for that matter) enough.
My view is the same as when I finished up my post in 2011:
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I should have my predictions for 2014 out by the middle of December.
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Apartment | 1 bedrooms | sleeps 4
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This idyllic modern apartment not only boasts a peaceful location with unrivaled picturesque views of Chamonix valley but is also a marvellous setting for ski lovers, being mere minutes from the Brevent ski lift.
Situated just above the Brevent telepherique, Le Cretet 2 apartment boasts amazing panoramic views looking onto the Chamonix valley, Mont Blanc and the Aguilles. It is a lovely modern 37m2 one bedroom apartment, and is 7 minutes walk to Brevent and 15 minutes walk to the town centre. The apartment is on the ground floor and has a private garden with BBQ and sun loungers. There is a modern fitted kitchen, a bathroom with bath, and separate toilet, a lovely grey corner sofa (sofabed). The apartment benefits from plenty of wardrobe space, outdoor parking, UK TV channels, wifi internet access, a washing /dryer, microwave oven, machine and dishwasher.
Size | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedrooms |
Will consider | Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month), Short breaks (1-4 days) |
Access | Car advised |
Nearest travel links | Nearest airport: Geneva (Switzerland) 89 km, Nearest railway: Chamonix 3 km |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
Notes | Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, No smoking at this property |
Features and Facilities
Luxuries | Internet access, DVD player |
General | Central heating, TV, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available |
Standard | Kettle, Toaster |
Utilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
Rooms | 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 1 Shower rooms |
Furniture | 1 Sofa beds, Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 4 |
Other | High chair |
Outdoors | Balcony or terrace, Shared garden |
Access | Parking |
Further details indoors | Living room with corner sofa (double sofabed) Cot & high chair available upon request WIFi internet access Ipod docking station |
Further details outdoors | Private terrace & garden with panoramic views of the valley sun loungers x 2 |
Further details | The apartment is available for both long and short lets, with flexible changover dates. Bookings are usually Saturday to Saturday, but we are flexible on your dates and also offer season letting. Just let us know your requirements and we will work out a price for you. We are also happy to offer discounts on bookings of more than week. |
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Chamonix is the perfect holiday destination for any season! You'll be surprised at the size of this alpine mountain town and the amount it has to offer you. Chamonix sits at the foot of Mont Blanc in the heart of the French Alps, displaying glaciers and breathtaking views of the snow capped mountains all around.
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The apartment offers the perfect location for exploring all of the Chamonix valley. The walk into the town centre takes 15 minutes. The 4 start hotel Auberge du Bois Prin is just a couple of minutes walk from the apartment and has a good restaurant with set menus starting from 19 euros per person. If you are driving please ensure you have snow chains (a requirement by law in France) as occasionally after heavy snowfall, they may be required.
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"Super apartment with fantastic views of Mont Blanc"
We stayed at this super apartment in June. The views of the Mont Blanc range were fantastic. The apartment was clean and tidy. The CAY representative was very attentive and friendly. It was a little off the beaten track and quite a stiff walk uphill from Chamonix centre however we didnt have any problems taking the car into Chamonix when we didnt want to walk. Looking forward to another stay next year.
Thank you for your lovely review of Le Cretet 2 apartment. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the great views of Mont Blanc and found our team helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!
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17 Apr 2014
"Amazing views of mt blanc"
This little apartment is very well appointed. It has a tv (multiple cable boxes, dvds in the draws), full kitchen, bathroom and washing machine (no dryer).
The location is great if you have a car but can be a bit of a hike by foot. But the height does make for great views and proxmity to walking/hiking paths.
All in all this is a great way place to stay at when visiting the best place on earth.
Thank you for your lovely review of Le Cretet 2 apartment, we're glad that you found it comfortable for your stay and that you enjoyed the wonderful Mt Blanc views. We hope to see you again in Chamonix.
-Chamonix All Year team
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SportFederer and Nadal through to Qatar semis Rafael Nadal faces tough opposition to reach last four while Roger Federer lines up meeting with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. 05 Jan 2012 20:06 GMT | Sport, Tennis, Italy, Qatar, Spain Federer in action against Andreas Seppi during quarter-final of Qatar Open in Doha [AFP] Defending champion Roger Federer extended his winning streak to 20 straight matches despite being stretched to three sets on Thursday in a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Andreas Seppi of Italy in the Qatar Open quarterfinals.The third-ranked Federer set up a rematch of last year's semifinals against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The sixth-ranked Frenchman defeated Albert Ramos of Spain 6-2, 6-1. Rafael Nadal also reached the semifinals, playing some of his best tennis this week in dispatching of Mikhail Youzhny 6-4, 6. The Spaniard faces Gael Monfils, who defeated Viktor Troicki 6-2, 6-3, in his semifinal. The 30-year-old Federer, who is 26-3 at the Qatar Open and is looking to win his fourth title in Doha, hasn't lost since falling to Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open semifinals."I thought I started well. I was able to play aggressive, not giving too much rhythm. He was obviously missing more shots due to that," Federer said."I thought he was a better player in that second set and deserved that set, and then the third set was close. I had my chances, he had his chances. But I was able to take mine."Federer, who had never dropped a set against Seppi in seven wins, jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first set and appeared on the way to an easy victory. But he fell apart in the second set, going down 5-1 after a string of unforced errors coupled with improved returns from the 38th-ranked Italian. Federer came back to even the set at 5-5 but Seppi took the last two games, leveling the match when the 16-time Grand Slam champion hit his return long.Federer fully recovered in the third, breaking Seppi to go up 2-1. He saved two break points to take control at 5-3 and closed out the match with a forehand winner into the corner.Federer chalked up his struggles in the second set to the return game of Seppi and his own defensive lapses."I definitely think Seppi, he's a good return player," Federer said."When you give him too many second serves, he can take advantage of that... I had some chances to maybe not get broken a couple of times. So often I had the lead in some of the service games where I did get broken eventually, andI hope I can sort of not make that happen so often.''Nadal made to sweatFacing his toughest test yet in the former eighth-ranked Youzhny, the second-ranked Nadal went on the attack from the beginning.He stretched the Russian with his forehand but failed to convert several break points early on. He finally broke Youzhny in the fifth game to go up 3-2 and held on to win the first set. Nadal broke Youzhny twice in the second set to go up 4-1, before Youzhny earned his only break of the match to make it 4-3.Nadal then struggled to serve out the match, having to save four break points before clinching the victory with a volley into an empty court.Tsonga, who struggled to three-set wins in his first two matches, broke Ramos in the first game and was never seriously challenged. He broke Ramos a second time to go up 5-2, and then jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the second set, repeatedly pumping his fists when he hit winners and dancing as he closed out the match. "It's (always) a pleasure and an honour to play against this guy" Tsonga on Federer "I was very aggressive at the very beginning with my play so I did well today,'' said Tsonga, who joked this week that he was normally a "diesel engine'' who starts slow.Tsonga said he was most happy with his serving, winning 83 percent of the first serve points."It was good, because I had a good percentage, and with the wind I think it's a good weapon,'' he said. "When the wind is across the court, I can slice the ball. This is my best serve. When I play a lefty guy it's easierfor me to put him out of the court. Then the court is open for me and it's easy."Tsonga said he was looking forward to a rematch with Federer, whom he lost to last year in straight sets. Federer was 6-2 in 2011 against Tsonga, but lost to him in five sets at Wimbledon."It's (always) a pleasure and an honour to play against this guy,'' Tsonga said. "When you beat him, you know you can do it and that's it. So of course when you are going on the court the next time, you are a bit more confident. But it's all the time difficult anyway to play against this guy because when he plays his best level he's better than every player.''Source: AP
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2013 and earlier-Mercedes Benz M-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience
elenaschwartz1 Posts: 14I know my neighbor was looking at the ML and local dealership had a program on the diesel through corporate numbers from MB but no corp support on regular ML class for some reason (maybe because they slowed production? I dont' really know).
He wound up getting a similar deal-P1 car-White/Black/Heated Seats and i-POD integration and they threw in the phone pod -$2K out of pocket and 499/mo 12K miles/year. I don't know how many dealers have the numbers and honestly explain the situation to buyers but it's worth looking into if you are looking now. He wasn't going for a diesel but when they offered him the deal, it made no sense not to do it. Can't really argue with it. -
asa2 Posts: 23I agree with above. I've become pretty close to my dealer/sales person and he confirmed same on diesels, but not regular ML's. They actually are being really tough on new ML's right now because they are just not out there and other dealers won't swap without one in exchange, etc. So, for the guy who just got a regular ML close to invoice, congrats.
As for the diesel lease, if you have DEPP support you can really clean up if you are willing to drive diesel. I think there are alot more diesels around right now for whatever reason. -
mcvolvo Posts: 4Hi!
I'm looking at a certified 2007 ML 350 4matic with tex, HK sound, 6 disc changer...basic car with 24k miles. The price is 34k and they are offering it to me for 27,900. Is this a good price? The car looks immaculate. We are in AZ and this is an AZ car (according to carfax).
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sahboo Posts: 1got a 2009 ML320 BlueTEC, Premium 1 package on Tuesday for $2k down and $750/month for 39 months, 12k/year...it is true that they paid off about $3800 on the remaining lease for our previous MB, but i see here that folks negociated the sticker price....:(...we didn't do anything like that...but, it is what it is...so far i like the car
asa2 Posts: 23April is much better than March numbers. Supposedly, there's some sort of deal on the ML's right now where MB Financial will pay first 2 months payments or something like that-something to do with $1500? I'll ask more about it-was a brief msg my sales rep left me to see if anyone I knew was looking now. I'll find out more later and let you know what exactly it is.
tbtmedia Posts: 21Question...I am leasing an ML 350 and the inception fees are approx. $2,100 AND Mercedez requires a vehicle turn-in fee of $595. Can one get the inception fees down AND more importantly, does anyone have experience in having the $595 turn in fee waived when contracting for the car? Please advise.
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jwilliams2 Posts: 884You should be able to roll the inception fees into the lease. This of course will increase the monthly payments and also depends on your credit score.
The $595 disposition fee is sometimes waived during special "Loyalty Acceleration" promotions MB occasionally runs at lease end, but is dependant upon you leasing another MB. But there is no way to get MB to waive it up front.
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tbtmedia Posts: 21I don't want to put the fees into the lease b/c I'm trying to keep my payments low. The dealer has the car I want w/ 4,600 miles on it (it's a loaner) and total monthly payment (taxes included) is $532/month. I have the same car now and pay $615/month (granted it was new when I got it but that was 3 years ago). My other option is to go w/ a new vehicle at $565/month. I keep coming back to the loaner car that has the lower payment--a bit hesitant but I'm going to see it tomorrow.
MB is not making me pay the $595 if I get another one. However, I didn't know if I had any leverage on that. If you have thoughts on the loaner vs. the new car, I'd appreciate your insight. Thanks- -
jwilliams2 Posts: 884What are they capping the new car and the demo at? For $33 a month, I might be tempted by the new one, as you can make your choice of color, etc. Doesn't sound like they are giving you much off for the demo, but maybe you can push them somewhat.
Your inception fees should be first months payment, acquisition fee (I believe $795), license and registration, and sales tax. None of these can be "dropped off". They may also charge a conveyance, or doc fee, which is strictly a dealer charge, and is dependant on your area. I don't believe MB charges a security deposit.
Just make sure they explain exactly what is in the inception fees, as you don't want to pay anything extra. Hope this helps. -
elenaschwartz1 Posts: 14I don't know what state you are in and if it differs state to state or what. Is the car you are turning in eligible for "pull forward"? If so, I don't believe you have to pay the 595 or anything other than whatever you get a new lease for. I sent my neighbor over and he got pretty aggressive numbers b/c MB giving alot of support to ML's this month. Not sure if it will continue to May.
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drmhf Posts: 29I just got the following offer for ML 350 - 48mo/12K mi/yr premium 1, heated seats, Running boards. Edmund's says invoice = $49,532
Cap cost $47,983
Bank fee $895
Residual 39% 20,746
tax 8.62% $2857
1st pmt + fees = $945 monthly pmt= $692
Salesman said can go a few hundred lower on cap cost, which would lower payment to about $675..
I'm also looking at a Lexus GX. That deal is posted on the Lexus forum.
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sbe Posts: 4Here is another data point for you guys. Thanks for the other postings as it helped a lot.
ML 350 2 wheel drive with MB tex interior
Options: metalic paint, lighting package, appearance package, trailer hitch, rear seat entertainment pre-wiring, heated front seats, premium 1 package.
Purchase price $47,608
I think I got a good deal, but you always feel like you leave money on the table with these guys. Edmunds TMV was $49,029.
I bought the car with 0.9% financing for 66 months.
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ml350ny Posts: 1I was expecting to get about 10k off a new 2009 ml350 4wd last weekend, but the best I could do so far was 1k off invoice, which brings it down to about 49k. I only went to 2 dealers though, and I'm in NY - not sure if it makes a difference. They still have many to chose from - any idea how to get that 10 to 12k discount?


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No. 3 Women's Squash Completes Clean Sweep of No. 6 Cornell
No. 3 Harvard women's squash was flawless Saturday afternoon, defeating No. 6 Cornell 9-0, while also not surrendering a single game.
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No. 3 Harvard women's squash returns to action this weekend after a 19-day layoff. The Crimson faces off against Ancient Eight foe No. 6 Cornell, Saturday, Jan. 31 at noon. Harvard ends the weekend with two matches on Sunday, Feb. 1 against No. 9 Columbia at noon and No. 10 Stanford at 2 p.m.
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After suffering its first lost, No. 1 Harvard women's squash bounced back by sweeping No. 13 Franklin & Marshall, 9-0, Monday afternoon.
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No. 1 Women's Squash Upset by No. 3 Penn, 5-4
No. 1 Harvard women's squash (3-1, 2-1) dropped its first match of the season, with a narrow 5-4 loss to No. 3 Penn Sunday afternoon.
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No. 1 Women's Squash Wins First Road Test
No. 1 Harvard women's squash (3-0, 2-0) was strong in its first road match of the season this afternoon, taking down No. 5 Princeton, 7-2.
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No. 1 Women's Squash Prepares for First Road Trip of the Season
No. 1 Harvard women's squash faces it first road trip of the young season this weekend with a three-match swing. The Crimson will take on No. 5 Princeton, Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2:30 p.m., No. 3 Penn, Sunday, Jan. 11 at noon and close the trip out against No. 15 Franklin & Marshall, Monday, Jan. 12 at noon.
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No. 1 Harvard women's squash (2-0, 1-0) defeated Boston College (1-5), 9-0, this afternoon on the Barnaby Courts. The Crimson picked up three-set sweeps on all nine courts for the second consecutive match.
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No. 1 Women's Squash Plays Host to Boston College
No. 1 Harvard women's squash welcomes Boston College to the Barnaby Courts, Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m.
December 2, 2014
No. 1 Women's Squash Makes Quick Work of No. 10 Dartmouth, 9-0
No. 1 Harvard women's squash (1-0, 1-0) defeated No. 11 Dartmouth (0-1, 0-1), 9-0, this evening on the Barnaby Courts. The Crimson picked up three-set sweeps on all nine courts in the first meet of the season.
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No. 1 Harvard women's squash is set to open the 2014-15 season, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. on the Barnaby Courts against No. 10 Dartmouth.
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Women's Squash: Season Preview
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Buoyed by a $75,000 financial boost from Sarasota County to replace the roof at the Longboat Library, the library's board has decided it's time to go all-out and enter the new millennium.
The board announced Friday it is going to convert the library to the Longboat Library & Coffee Café, complete with the latest in mocha lattes, cappuccinos, espressos and gourmet desserts — and a tarot card reader.
The board said it plans to add 700 square feet to the building to accommodate the café. The board said the café will be a place for library patrons to enjoy reading in the comfort of multiple leather chairs and couches; have access to wireless internet; watch big-screen TVs with Bluetooth earphones; and enjoy their lattes and desserts at the café's bar.
Library volunteers will serve as the café's baristas. They will be trained this summer in an internship program at the St. Armands Circle Starbucks.
The board also said it will include a room designated specifically for tarot card readings, which will be provided by one of the library volunteers who is a board-certified reader.
Longboat Library, a non-profit private corporation, has been leasing its current property from the town for $2 a year.
The board said it plans to pay for the $350,000 addition through a combination of private donations and a grant from the Sarasota County School District. Construction is expected to begin this summer and be completed when the newly redeveloped Publix opens.
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8 Sarasota Music Half Marathon
7:00 am - 6:00 am - Feb
12 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Feb
14 New Exhibit "Oh Baby" Life Cycles of the Seas
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Feb
17 Hospitabull Evening 'A Taste of Israel'
6:00 pm
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Johnson Estate sells for $5.3 million
The home was once listed for $13 million but was most recently listed for $7.5 million.