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Giancarlo Stanton still needs to have five teeth fixed or replaced, along with a procedure to assess how much blood remains in his sinus cavity, and he will be understandably leery the next time he grabs a bat.
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Jeff Baker hit a two-out RBI single to cap a four-run rally in the ninth inning by the Miami Marlins, who extended their winning streak to five games by beating the Washington Nationals 7-6.
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Rapid Reaction: Mets 4, Marlins 0
Adam RubinMIAMI -- Jacob deGrom officially has a major league win to his credit. In his eighth major league start, deGrom tossed a career-high-matching seven innings and the Mets beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday. Jacob deGrom #48 SP New York...
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Adam RubinMIAMI -- The Mets twice tried to get the tying run across the plate in the eighth inning Friday night -- with a single and with a challenge. They failed both times in what became a crazy 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. The game ended when left fiel...
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Adam RubinChris Trotman/Getty ImagesThe Mets face Marlins top prospect Andrew Heaney in the southpaw's major league debut.METS (32-40, fifth place/NL East) vs. MIAMI MARLINS (36-35, second place/NL East) Thursday: RHP Zack Wheeler (2-7, 4.38) vs. LHP Andrew...
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Adam RubinMIAMI -- Jonathon Niese deserved better. Much better. After seven scoreless innings from the southpaw, Omar Quintanilla committed a critical error and Daisuke Matsuzaka failed to protect a three-run lead in the eighth, handing Niese a cruel no-dec...
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Giancarlo Stanton seeking stability from Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins' full squad took the practice field for the first time Thursday, and Giancarlo Stanton renewed a too-familiar ritual, greeting the numerous newcomers and trying to put names with faces.
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Jeff Baker agrees to deal with Miami Marlins
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Wednesday Roundup: Fame time, next year
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Rangers designate Baker for assignment
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Lineups: Jeff Baker gets the call at DH
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Angus C Wilson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor; Asst Dean Research Labs Oper and FacilitiesDepartment of Microbiology (Microbiology )
Contact Info
550 First Avenue
Floor 3 Room 328A
Medical Science Building
New York,
— Kings's College University of London, Medical Education1990 — Dr. Wilson received his Ph.D. from Kings College, University of London, United Kingdom, Graduate Education
1991-1996 — Dr. Wilson was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York, PostDoctoral Training
Research Summary
Viruses encode specific proteins that modify the regulatory machinery of the infected cell, overcoming host antiviral defenses and creating an optimal environment for viral replication. Mechanistic studies of virus-host interactions have provided a unique window into the workings of the cell and the origins of human cancer. We are interested in the ways in which herpesviruses modulate cellular transcription factors involved in control of cell proliferation; studies that will expand our understanding of the mammalian cell cycle and the virus-mediated oncogenesis.We have focused on two important viral regulatoy proteins: VP16 from herpes simplex virus (HSV) and LANA from Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV or HHV-8).VP16, a potent transcriptional activator encoded by HSV, targets a conserved cellular factor known as HCF-1. Using a temperature-sensitive cell line, we have shown that HCF-1 is required for progression through G1 phase of the cell cycle and acts as a coactivator for a variety of celluar transcription factors. To understand how HCF-1 promotes cell growth we are currently following two major directions: (i) the identification and analysis of other nuclear proteins that interact with HCF-1 or with HCF-2, a related protein identified in our lab and (ii) characterization of HCF function in the fruit fly Drosophila; an attractive model system that combines the power of genetics, biochemistry and developmental biology.
A second area under investigation in the lab is the role of KSHV in the development of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), the leading tumor seen in AIDS patients and in the less common but more aggressive primary effusion lymphoma (PEL). We are interested in the establishment and maintenance of latent KSHV infection, focusing on the role of LANA in maintaining the viral genome during proliferation of the host cell. We also study the regulation of gene expression during reactivation focusing on viral factors that regulate gene transcription and post-transcriptional events.
These studies will provide new insight into the mechanisms behind the immortalization of latently-infected B cells and endothelial cells - the first step towards development of KS or PEL tumors.
Research Interests
Viral pathogenesis, herpesviruses, latency, reactivation, control of viral and cellular gene expression, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, KSHV, HHV8, herpes simplex virus, HSV, virus-host interactions, chromatin, Kaposi's sarcoma, effusion lymphoma, transcription.Research Keywords
viral pathogenesis, herpesviruses, latency, reactivation, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, KSHV, herpes simplex virus, HSV, virus-host interactions, host cell factor, HCF-1, VP16, RTA, epigenetic regulation, chromatinAll data from NYU Health Sciences Library Faculty Bibliography — -
Expression of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 MicroRNAs in Cell Culture Models of Quiescent and Latent Infection
Jurak, Igor; Hackenberg, Michael; Kim, Ju Youn; Pesola, Jean M; Everett, Roger D; Preston, Chris M; Wilson, Angus C; Coen, Donald M
2014 Feb;88(4):2337-2339, Journal of virology
id: 836682,
year: 2014,
vol: 88,
page: 2337,
stat: Journal Article,
Using homogeneous primary neuron cultures to study fundamental aspects of HSV-1 latency and reactivation
Kim, Ju Youn; Shiflett, Lora A; Linderman, Jessica A; Mohr, Ian; Wilson, Angus C
2014 ;1144:167-179, Methods in molecular biology
id: 970092,
year: 2014,
vol: 1144,
page: 167,
stat: Journal Article,
Transient Reversal of Episome Silencing Precedes VP16-Dependent Transcription during Reactivation of Latent HSV-1 in Neurons
Kim, Ju Youn; Mandarino, Angelo; Chao, Moses V; Mohr, Ian; Wilson, Angus C
2012 Feb;8(2):e1002540-e1002540 e1002540, PLoS pathogens
id: 159845,
year: 2012,
vol: 8,
page: e1002540,
stat: Journal Article,
A primary neuron culture system for the study of herpes simplex virus latency and reactivation
Kobayashi, Mariko; Kim, Ju-Youn; Camarena, Vladimir; Roehm, Pamela C; Chao, Moses V; Wilson, Angus C; Mohr, Ian
2012 ;(62):?-?, Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE
id: 164363,
year: 2012,
vol: ,
page: ?,
stat: Journal Article,
Control of viral latency in neurons by axonal mTOR signaling and the 4E-BP translation repressor
Kobayashi, Mariko; Wilson, Angus C; Chao, Moses V; Mohr, Ian
2012 Jul;26(14):1527-1532, Genes & development
id: 174034,
year: 2012,
vol: 26,
page: 1527,
stat: Journal Article,
A cell culture model of facial palsy resulting from reactivation of latent herpes simplex type 1
Kuhn, Maggie A; Nayak, Shruti; Camarena, Vladimir; Gardner, Jimmy; Wilson, Angus; Mohr, Ian; Chao, Moses V; Roehm, Pamela C
2012 Jan;33(1):87-92, Otology & neurotology
id: 146264,
year: 2012,
vol: 33,
page: 87,
stat: Journal Article,
A cultured affair: HSV latency and reactivation in neurons
Wilson, Angus C; Mohr, Ian
2012 Dec;20(12):604-611, Trends in microbiology
id: 182432,
year: 2012,
vol: 20,
page: 604,
stat: Journal Article,
Cooperation between viral interferon regulatory factor 4 and RTA to activate a subset of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus lytic promoters
Xi, Xiangmei; Persson, Linda M; O'Brien, Michael W; Mohr, Ian; Wilson, Angus C
2012 Jan;86(2):1021-1033, Journal of virology
id: 155938,
year: 2012,
vol: 86,
page: 1021,
stat: Journal Article,
Cultured vestibular ganglion neurons demonstrate latent HSV1 reactivation
Roehm, Pamela C; Camarena, Vladimir; Nayak, Shruti; Gardner, James B; Wilson, Angus; Mohr, Ian; Chao, Moses V
2011 Oct;121(10):2268-2275, Laryngoscope
id: 137886,
year: 2011,
vol: 121,
page: 2268,
stat: Journal Article,
Nature and duration of growth factor signaling through receptor tyrosine kinases regulates HSV-1 latency in neurons
Camarena, Vladimir; Kobayashi, Mariko; Kim, Ju Youn; Roehm, Pamela; Perez, Rosalia; Gardner, James; Wilson, Angus C; Mohr, Ian; Chao, Moses V
2010 Oct 21;8(4):320-330, Cell host & microbe
id: 113951,
year: 2010,
vol: 8,
page: 320,
stat: Journal Article,
LANA interacts with MeCP2 and nucleosomes through separate domains
Matsumura, Satoko; Persson, Linda M; Wong, LaiYee; Wilson, Angus C
2010 Mar;84(5):2318-2330, Journal of virology
id: 106026,
year: 2010,
vol: 84,
page: 2318,
stat: Journal Article,
Wide-scale use of Notch-signaling factor CSL/RBP-J{kappa} in RTA-mediated KSHV lytic gene activation
Persson, Linda M; Wilson, Angus C
2010 Feb;84(3):1334-1347, Journal of virology
id: 106027,
year: 2010,
vol: 84,
page: 1334,
stat: Journal Article,
Activation of host translational control pathways by a viral developmental switch
Arias, Carolina; Walsh, Derek; Harbell, Jack; Wilson, Angus C; Mohr, Ian
2009 Mar;5(3):e1000334-e1000334, PLoS pathogens
id: 98991,
year: 2009,
vol: 5,
page: e1000334,
stat: Journal Article,
Association of C-terminal ubiquitin hydrolase BAP1 with cell cycle regulator HCF-1
Misaghi, Shahram; Ottosen, Soren; Izrael-Tomasevic, Anita; Arnott, David; Lamkanfi, Mohamed; Lee, James; Liu, Jinfeng; O'Rourke, Karen; Dixit, Vishva M; Wilson, Angus C
2009 Apr;29(8):2181-2192, Molecular & cellular biology
id: 94315,
year: 2009,
vol: 29,
page: 2181,
stat: Journal Article,
Setting the stage for S phase
Wilson, Angus C
2007 Jul 20;27(2):176-177, Molecular cell
id: 73584,
year: 2007,
vol: 27,
page: 176,
stat: Journal Article,
Activation of the Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Major Latency Locus by the Lytic Switch Protein RTA (ORF50)
Matsumura, Satoko; Fujita, Yuriko; Gomez, Evan; Tanese, Naoko; Wilson, Angus C
2005 Jul;79(13):8493-8505, Journal of virology
id: 56176,
year: 2005,
vol: 79,
page: 8493,
stat: Journal Article,
Transcripts encoding K12, v-FLIP, v-cyclin, and the microRNA cluster of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus originate from a common promoter
Pearce, Michael; Matsumura, Satoko; Wilson, Angus C
2005 Nov;79(22):14457-14464, Journal of virology
id: 62365,
year: 2005,
vol: 79,
page: 14457,
stat: Journal Article,
Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus latency-associated nuclear antigen induces a strong bend on binding to terminal repeat DNA
Wong, Lai-Yee; Wilson, Angus C
2005 Nov;79(21):13829-13836, Journal of virology
id: 58978,
year: 2005,
vol: 79,
page: 13829,
stat: Journal Article,
Transcriptional activation by the Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus latency-associated nuclear antigen is facilitated by an N-terminal chromatin-binding motif
Wong, Lai-Yee; Matchett, Gerald A; Wilson, Angus C
2004 Sep;78(18):10074-10085, Journal of virology
id: 45302,
year: 2004,
vol: 78,
page: 10074,
stat: Journal Article,
HCF-1 functions as a coactivator for the zinc finger protein Krox20
Luciano, Randy L; Wilson, Angus C
2003 Dec 19;278(51):51116-51124, Journal of biological chemistry
id: 48178,
year: 2003,
vol: 278,
page: 51116,
stat: Journal Article,
Molecular cloning of Drosophila HCF reveals proteolytic processing and self-association of the encoded protein
Mahajan, Shahana S; Johnson, Kristina M; Wilson, Angus C
2003 Feb;194(2):117-126, Journal of cellular physiology
id: 35188,
year: 2003,
vol: 194,
page: 117,
stat: Journal Article,
An activation domain in the C-terminal subunit of HCF-1 is important for transactivation by VP16 and LZIP
Luciano, Randy L; Wilson, Angus C
2002 Oct 15;99(21):13403-13408, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
id: 39588,
year: 2002,
vol: 99,
page: 13403,
stat: Journal Article,
Interaction of HCF-1 with a cellular nuclear export factor
Mahajan, Shahana S; Little, Markus M; Vazquez, Rafael; Wilson, Angus C
2002 Nov 15;277(46):44292-44299, Journal of biological chemistry
id: 39404,
year: 2002,
vol: 277,
page: 44292,
stat: Journal Article,
Tanese N; Wilson AC
2001 ;2001:?-?, McGraw-Hill yearbook of science & technology
id: 19699,
year: 2001,
vol: 2001,
page: ?,
stat: Journal Article,
N-terminal transcriptional activation domain of LZIP comprises two LxxLL motifs and the Host Cell Factor-1 binding motif
Luciano RL; Wilson AC
2000 Sep 26;97(20):10757-10762, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
id: 11503,
year: 2000,
vol: 97,
page: 10757,
stat: Journal Article,
Mutations in host cell factor 1 separate its role in cell proliferation from recruitment of VP16 and LZIP
Mahajan SS; Wilson AC
2000 Feb;20(3):919-928, Molecular & cellular biology
id: 11872,
year: 2000,
vol: 20,
page: 919,
stat: Journal Article,
Carboxy terminus of human herpesvirus 8 latency-associated nuclear antigen mediates dimerization, transcriptional repression, and targeting to nuclear bodies
Schwam DR; Luciano RL; Mahajan SS; Wong L; Wilson AC
2000 Sep;74(18):8532-8540, Journal of virology
id: 11534,
year: 2000,
vol: 74,
page: 8532,
stat: Journal Article,
HCF-1 amino- and carboxy-terminal subunit association through two separate sets of interaction modules: involvement of fibronectin type 3 repeats
Wilson AC; Boutros M; Johnson KM; Herr W
2000 Sep;20(18):6721-6730, Molecular & cellular biology
id: 19696,
year: 2000,
vol: 20,
page: 6721,
stat: Journal Article,
Herpes simplex virus transactivator VP16 discriminates between HCF-1 and a novel family member, HCF-2
Johnson KM; Mahajan SS; Wilson AC
1999 May;73(5):3930-3940, Journal of virology
id: 6081,
year: 1999,
vol: 73,
page: 3930,
stat: Journal Article,
A single-point mutation in HCF causes temperature-sensitive cell-cycle arrest and disrupts VP16 function
Goto H; Motomura S; Wilson AC; Freiman RN; Nakabeppu Y; Fukushima K; Fujishima M; Herr W; Nishimoto T
1997 Mar 15;11(6):726-737, Genes & development
id: 8394,
year: 1997,
vol: 11,
page: 726,
stat: Journal Article,
VP16 targets an amino-terminal domain of HCF involved in cell cycle progression
Wilson AC; Freiman RN; Goto H; Nishimoto T; Herr W
1997 Oct;17(10):6139-6146, Molecular & cellular biology
id: 17836,
year: 1997,
vol: 17,
page: 6139,
stat: Journal Article,
The gene encoding the VP16-accessory protein HCF (HCFC1) resides in human Xq28 and is highly expressed in fetal tissues and the adult kidney
Wilson AC; Parrish JE; Massa HF; Nelson DL; Trask BJ; Herr W
1995 Jan 20;25(2):462-468, Genomics
id: 8393,
year: 1995,
vol: 25,
page: 462,
stat: Journal Article,
The HCF repeat is an unusual proteolytic cleavage signal
Wilson AC; Peterson MG; Herr W
1995 Oct 15;9(20):2445-2458, Genes & development
id: 8198,
year: 1995,
vol: 9,
page: 2445,
stat: Journal Article,
Combinatorial control of transcription: the herpes simplex virus VP16-induced complex
Wilson AC; Cleary MA; Lai JS; LaMarco K; Peterson MG; Herr W
1993 ;58(18):167-178, Cold Spring Harbor symposia on quantitative biology
id: 19697,
year: 1993,
vol: 58,
page: 167,
stat: Journal Article,
The VP16 accessory protein HCF is a family of polypeptides processed from a large precursor protein
Wilson AC; LaMarco K; Peterson MG; Herr W
1993 Jul 16;74(1):115-125, Cell
id: 8197,
year: 1993,
vol: 74,
page: 115,
stat: Journal Article,

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Tom Brady, Mike Vick to start Pro Bowl
NEW YORK -- Michael Vick's sensational comeback season made a big impression throughout the NFL, not just in Philadelphia.
The Eagles' quarterback, who sat out two seasons while serving a federal sentence for dogfighting, will start for the NFC in the Jan. 30 Pro Bowl in Honolulu.
Aloha, All-Stars
The rosters for the 2011 Pro Bowl have been announced. ESPN.com's NFL Nation bloggers break down who's in and who's out in each conference:
Vick was selected in a leaguewide vote by NFL players, coaches and fans.
Vick made three Pro Bowls with Atlanta before he was suspended by the league and served prison time for running a dogfighting ring. This season, he has gone from a seldom-used backup to the NFC's leading passer and the catalyst for Philadelphia's dynamic offense.
He wasn't really interested in talking about the Pro Bowl after the Minnesota Vikings upset the NFC East champion Eagles 24-14 in the NFL's first Tuesday game since 1946.
"I'm not worried about the Pro Bowl right now," he said. "There's so many things going on in my head. I appreciate the Pro Bowl, but as of right now, I can't even focus on that. It's in oblivion right now."
Besides Vick, the Eagles had four other players selected. Atlanta, which leads the NFC with a 12-3 record, had the most Pro Bowlers with seven, including quarterback Matt Ryan, receiver Roddy White and defensive end John Abraham.
New England (13-2), the AFC leader, had six Pro Bowlers, led by Tom Brady, the league's top passer, who will make his sixth trip to the game -- provided the Patriots don't make the Super Bowl. The game will be played the Sunday before the title game at Cowboys Stadium.
Baltimore, Green Bay and Dallas also had five players voted in Tuesday.
Four rookies were chosen, with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh of Detroit a starter for the NFC. Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty, Titans kick returner Marc Mariani of Tennessee, and Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey made the AFC squad.
"It's a tremendous honor, obviously being a rookie and getting my feet wet in the NFL," Suh said. "I can't expect anything more ... it's only going to make me want to work harder to get back there again."
Altogether, there were seven first-timers on the NFC squad, 14 newcomers for the AFC.
The only teams not represented were Buffalo, Cincinnati, Seattle and Tampa Bay.
Also chosen from the Eagles were receiver DeSean Jackson, tackle Jason Peters, cornerback Asante Samuel and placekicker David Akers.
The other Falcons were tight end Tony Gonzalez, fullback Ovie Mughelli, running back Michael Turner and special teamer Eric Weems.
Joining Brady in Honolulu from the Patriots will be McCourty; guard Logan Mankins, who missed a portion of the season in a contract dispute; linebacker Jerod Mayo; safety Brandon Meriweather; and nose tackle Vince Wilfork.
Starting for the NFC with Vick will be White and Detroit's Calvin Johnson at wide receiver, Dallas TE Jason Witten, Atlanta's Turner and Mughelli in the backfield, Peters and Carolina's Jordan Gross at tackle, the Giants' Chris Snee and Saints' Jahri Evans at guard, and Dallas center Andre Gurode.
On defense for the NFC will be ends Julius Peppers of Chicago and Abraham, tackles Suh and Jay Ratliff of Dallas, linebackers Clay Matthews of Green Bay, DeMarcus Ware of Dallas and Patrick Willis of San Francisco, cornerbacks Samuel and Charles Woodson of Green Bay, and safeties Nick Collins of Green Bay and Adrian Wilson of Arizona.
The NFC punter is Dallas' Mat McBriar, while Chicago's Devin Hester is the kick returner.
Backup quarterbacks for the NFC are Ryan and Drew Brees.
"First off, it's truly an honor just to be in the conversation of being a Pro Bowl player, but to make it two years in a row, I'm real fortunate and appreciative for the opportunity," Matthews said. "Hopefully we'll be busy at the time."
"Wow, No. 12 feels like No. 1. I tell my teammates that I am going to train to be a Pro Bowl player that season, and my focus paid off again this season. This never gets old.
" -- Ray Lewis on Pro Bowl selection
Joining Brady on the AFC's starting offense will be WRs Reggie Wayne of Indianapolis and Andre Johnson of Houston, TE Antonio Gates of San Diego, Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew and Houston fullback Vonta Leach, tackles Joe Thomas of Cleveland and Jake Long of Miami, guards Mankins and Kris Dielman of San Diego, and Jets center Nick Mangold.
The AFC starting defense features Indianapolis ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, Wilfork and Baltimore tackle Haloti Ngata, linebackers Ray Lewis of Baltimore, James Harrison of Pittsburgh and Cameron Wake of Miami, cornerbacks Darrelle Revis of the Jets and Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha, and safeties Troy Polamalu of Pittsburgh and Ed Reed of Baltimore.
Baltimore's Billy Cundiff is the placekicker, Oakland's Shane Lechler the punter, Mariani the kick returner and Montell Owens of Jacksonville the special teamer.
Colts QB Peyton Manning made his 11th Pro Bowl as a backup to Brady. He joined Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks selected to at least 11 games.
San Diego's Philip Rivers is the other AFC quarterback.
"Wow, No. 12 feels like No. 1," Lewis said. "I tell my teammates that I am going to train to be a Pro Bowl player that season, and my focus paid off again this season. This never gets old."
A handful of players had Pro Bowl incentives in their contracts, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Peppers receives $200,000, while Packers receiver Greg Jennings earned $150,000. Four players get $100,000: Giants safety Antrel Rolle, Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis, Jones-Drew and Owens. Matthews and Leach each receive $50,000.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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Corporation likely to launch e-tendering soon
Even as the City Corporation is all set to take one more step towards complete transparency with the launch of e-tendering, a paperless office remains a distant dream as a majority of its operations is still carried out through paper files.
The technical work behind the e-tendering is almost complete and is expected to be launched soon. The local body will become the first one in the State to have the facility.
"Any contractor licensed by the Corporation can apply for tenders from any part of the world. Before this, the system was implemented by the Public Works Department for works above Rs.25 lakh. In the Corporation's system, all works above Rs.5 lakh will have to be done through e-tendering. Around 70 per cent of our tenders will go through this route. The highlight is that the public can track the tender proceedings online at every stage," says V.S. Padmakumar, chairperson of the Corporation's works standing committee.
Digital signatures have been generated for the Executive Engineer and Assistant Executive Engineers. A nodal officer will also be appointed. The system will ensure that illegal arrangements like 'rate adjustment' between contractors will be hard to execute.
After the shift of building permit applications, social security pensions, birth/death and marriage registrations online, this is yet another step in the local body's e-governance initiatives. But a closer look will prove that 'paperwork' as such is still not eliminated and even when these services are online, it requires that the applicants visit the office at least once at some stage of application.
Corporation sources say that the local body is still a long way away from complete computerisation. "There is no way forward in e-governance without the elimination of physical files. We have not been able to provide a service without any paperwork till now. A complete e-governance system for digitisation of the entire workflow is currently in testing stage at the Kochi Corporation. Plans are afoot to replicate this across the State. Since the State government has Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of this software system, it can be customised according to the requirements of other local bodies," says the source.
Dissent within system
But this is easier said than done. There is opposition to computerisation from within the system as was evident in the case of the online building permits. The system is yet to take off in the Corporation's 11 zonal offices.
Inspections of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau had, in 2011, found that certain Corporation officials ignored building permit applications filed online to seek illegal gratification from the applicants directly or through their architects, draftsmen, or contractors.
Another challenge is to train the employees who are used to years of working with pen and paper to shift to the keyboard.
"The lack of an easy system to key in Malayalam is a challenge. But technologies like writing pad can be implemented wherein the official concerned can write on a pad like they write on files. The technology is all available, it is just a matter of adopting it and integrating with existing systems," says the source.
The lack of a sanctioned post for Information Technology (IT) in the Corporation is a challenge. Now, two employees working as part of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) are taking care of the entire e-governance activities of the local body. A dedicated set of IT staff, including network engineers and software and hardware experts, could do a world of good for the Corporation's shift to complete e-governance.
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ADB's response to assist the Philippines, its home country, in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, known internationally as Typhoon Haiyan, has been swift and unprecedented. Days after the tragedy, a $3 million emergency grant was released to the Government of the Philippines for its purchase of immediate relief goods and emergency supplies. In addition, a $500 million emergency assistance loan was approved in record time to help the government meet its budgetary requirements in the wake of the calamity. From ADB's Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, a $20 million grant was also approved to help restore the livelihood of affected residents.
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The Philippines' Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) asked ADB for technical assistance for capacity development of tax officials as part of ongoing tax administration reforms. Project outputs include regional workshops where international good practices on staff training and tax administration will be shared and a training strategy and medium-term training plan.
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ADB supports the Philippine government's conditional cash transfer program, which provides a monthly allowance to very poor families who commit to send their children to school and bring them to clinics for preventive health care.
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The Government of the Philippines has sought advisory technical assistance (TA) from ADB in continuing support of the country's implementation of the Paris Declaration for Development Effectiveness and the Accra Agenda for Action, international commitments to accelerate progress toward development effectiveness. The TA is included in the country operations business plan for 2007-2008 and is the second in a series of TAs to support development effectiveness in the Philippines.
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About me and my passion for cars
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22 "How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance? [How long] will [you] mockers enjoy mocking and [you] fools hate knowledge? | 22 "How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? |
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) defended its lead in luxury-car sales in the first quarter as the revamped 3-Series sedan helped it stave off challenges from Volkswagen AG (VOW3)'s Audi and Daimler AG (DAI)'s Mercedes-Benz.
Deliveries of the namesake BMW brand rose 11 percent to 356,548 cars and sport-utility vehicles in the first three months of 2012, the Munich-based company said today in a statement. The performance beat Audi's sales of 346,100 vehicles and Mercedes's 313,902.
"The BMW Group achieved an all-time high in sales last month and the best first quarter in its history," Ian Robertson, BMW's sales chief, said in the statement. "We aim to continue the momentum with additional new models this year."
Audi and Mercedes, which have both vowed to surpass BMW for the top spot in luxury-car sales this decade, failed to close the gap after BMW overhauled the best-selling 3-Series in February. Sales of the sedan rose 19 percent to 29,004 in March.
The maker of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce cars plans to grow faster than the overall auto market in 2012 on the back of new models, including the four-door 6-Series Gran Coupe and an updated version of the 7-Series luxury sedan, BMW said today. Audi and Mercedes are also targeting record sales this year.
The new models will probably secure BMW's position as the world's largest maker of luxury vehicles in 2012. Sales of the brand are projected to rise 7.1 percent to 1.39 million autos this year, compared with Audi's 4.4 percent gain to 1.29 million and Mercedes's 5.6 percent advance to 1.28 million, according to data from IHS Automotive.
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Audi is expecting a lift in sales in the second half after it introduces a new version of the A3 compact, which will be broadened to include a sedan variant as well as a plug-in hybrid version. The Ingolstadt, Germany-based VW unit posted record sales in the first quarter after deliveries in China climbed 41 percent to 25,941 vehicles. Sales globally rose 11 percent.
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"To date we have recorded a new sales record in every month of this year," Joachim Schmidt, head of sales at Mercedes, said in an April 3 statement.
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So the Feds didn't learn their lesson from the Organians? Just because a civilization looks like it's undeveloped, and you think they won't notice being moved during the night, it doesn't mean that they don't secretly have the power to bite your arrogant ass off and spit it back in your face. If they wanted to.
Why not make first contact and explain the situation? They might just volunteer to move, for the "needs of the many." You're screwing with them anyway, why would you care if they suddenly became aware of space travel?
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Is there another country whose sufferings compare with Poland's over the last centuries? No doubt there are some whose sufferings have been as bad or worse in terms of loss of life, and by other measures too. But I refer to the marked spiritual dimension to her particular sufferings. They seem almost personal—almost as if they were deliberately directed at her identity as a nation. And they are imposed on her from without, not self-inflicted, as in Russia or Rwanda.
I am thinking of the partitions, the Nazi occupation, swiftly followed by the Soviet occupation; the Warsaw uprising and its aftermath, Auschwitz, the Katyn Forest Massacre, and now the terrible, terrible news today.
Why? Who can fathom it?
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This production is a culmination of Our Time NYC, a program where kids who stutter write and rehearse original short plays, musicals, & films under the guidance of artists and educators. In a supportive community, kids discover the power of expression, imagination, and their individual voices. Our Time provides this program to all participants free of charge.
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- Record Label: Big Machine Records
- Release Date: Oct 22, 2012
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Oct 22, 2012The song writing has taken a turn for the predictable. Musically, she's as diverse as ever, but her lyrics are her anchor this time around. We won't get into how shallow her work has become since majority of her fan base is only concerned with how many sales she can get this time around. The music itself fails to meet expectations.
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Oct 22, 2012RED showcases the development of Taylor as a singer-songwriter, and almost every song in this album can be a great single. My personal favorite songs are "22", "I Almost Do" and "Everything Has Changed", along with the first four promotional singles. This is also a step closer for her to harvest a bunch of awards at the next Grammy !
Oct 22, 2012Red is more than a color on this album, represents so many different emotions. Different styles, different lyrics. This album is so mature than the other stuff that Taylor wrote before. I don't care if she has dance songs like "we are never...". For me, this is RED.
Oct 23, 2012Taylor always will be a great singer, doesn't matter if she is singing country or pop, her voice is so amazing and the lyrics are great, haters gonna hate...
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Oct 23, 2012Red is a visual album that aims to make its listeners dance. I like the new direction of the album and Taylor's grown-up voice. The collaborations are also good.
Oct 24, 2012This is possibly the best album from Taylor. she brings different kind of genres into just one album and this property makes it memorable and great. I personally liked all of the songs but the most ones that i REALLY shocked by are ; Red, Treacherous, I Knew You Were Trouble, All Too Well, 22, The Last Time, Sad Beautiful Tragic & Begin Again
Oct 25, 2012I just think the Britney Spears fans should stop with this unnecessary repression and stop to give low grades to the disc, which is perfect for a sign and go buy the Femme Fatale, because the album needs to give a big up in sales.
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Oct 25, 2012A collection of radio-friendly singles some of which will play top 40, some will play country and some indy. It is produced and tuned up the wazoo so you have to accept that. I enjoyed 12 of the 16 songs and thought 3 of the other 4 were okay. My fave is State of Grace. Disclosure: I love Shania Twain and I like sugar pop.
Oct 27, 2012I'm a hugeeee Taylor Swift's fan. I love all her work, this album is spectacular and have some of the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard such as 'All Too Well' and "Come Back... Be Here". This album is such a huge risk for Taylor, she's so perfectionist and it shows, this is a five stars album. Thank you Taylor.
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Oct 31, 2012This is an entirely new ground for us Swifties. It's more pop than usual and some of the fans won't be happy, but for me it's an album I won't soon forget. Listening to it makes me remember sad moments, makes me feel like dancing, and feel happy. I was smiling the whole time listening to it. Once again she proves her prowess at writing songs.
Jan 16, 2013Taylor is a very talented artist but in this album she got out of her confort zone wich is Country and i think she did a great job , however vocaly she is not a great singer but the way she talks about her life and her story trought the songs is very beautiful .
Feb 27, 2013Album of the year!
RED includes two or three weak songs, BUT there's 14 Amazing songs in there!
State of grace, I almost do, All too well.... This album was absolutely one of the best albums of the year
Jan 23, 2013Hearing Taylor Swift sing makes you remember these things, how you can wax poetic one day about the efficacy of love to change lives permanently for the better, and the next rail about how love leads only to pain and heartache.
Nov 13, 2012I like the feisty ones, as I generally do. But "Begin Again" and especially "Stay Stay Stay" stay happy and hit just as hard.
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Loving involves commitment. We are not automatic lovers of self, others, world, or God. Love does not just happen. . . . Love is a choice — not simply, or necessarily, a rational choice, but rather a willingness to be present to others without pretense or guile. — Rev. Carter Heyward, contemporary Episcopal priest and feminist theologian
Loving involves commitment. We are not automatic lovers of self, others, world, or God. Love does not just happen. . . . Love is a choice — not simply, or necessarily, a rational choice, but rather a willingness to be present to others without pretense or guile.
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Commitments give structure to life, imbuing life with meaning and higher purpose. Sincere commitments can be a source for growth and liberation, both relationally and religiously. Couples participating in Principled Commitment have all made some form of commitment as spouses or partners. This workshop invites couples to consider their commitments — to their relationship and to their values — in the contexts of work, family, and community.
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This is the second cabin we have rented from owners. We have rented many cabins in this area and the Smokies. This one was, by far, one of the best. It is nicely secluded, private but not remote. Extremely spacious and beautifully furnished . Upkeep of home excellent..... but the cabin is really gorgeous, Would highly recommend for any group.
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We were a group of 10 plus our dog staying in the cabin for the Christmas holiday (two families, one consisting of 4 members, the other 6). Overall we were impressed with the look and layout of the cabin. We had six children who all seemed to enjoy both the loft and lower level play area, as well as running in the woods outside. There were enough sleeping spaces for everyone. The adults took the two bedrooms and the kids went back and forth from sleeping in the bunk beds downstairs to all sleeping in the loft together. The property was very clean and we had no issues gaining entry into both the neighborhood and the cabin itself. The cabin was close enough to several restaurants, grocery shopping, downtown shopping, and Chimney Rock. Our group took several scenic drives, as well as going to Moonshine Mountain in Hendersonville for snow tubing, and Grandfather Mountain in Linville.(Hour to hour and a half drives) The weather was cool, mostly in the 40's, but very foggy for most of our stay. The last two days, it cleared and the views were breathtaking! I would recommend this rental for sure, but do have a few suggestions. 1. The lower level bedroom has no door on it, which was quite a concern with so many kids especially since both the playroom and bunk beds were down there as well. Privacy was an issue for sure. It appears that was a place for a rod to hang a curtain of some sort for some added privacy, but we could not locate it. 2. I would suggest more pillows in both the bedrooms, as we had to use some of the couch pillows to prop ourselves up. 3. Additional towels, would be good as well. It seemed that our family of 6 was constantly sharing towels (wet at times if everyone decided to shower in the evening). For any future guests, you may want to bring additional blankets, etc, if staying downstairs. It does tend to get quite chilly down there. My husband and I invested in a space heater for our time there and it helped quite a bit.Since it's a log cabin, you do hear everything through the walls/floors and vents, so for us it got noisy at times, but with such a large group that was to be expected. Despite the privacy issue and the colder temps, being downstairs was an advantage for us, since there was french door access to outside, which was helpful in letting our dog outside. The stove, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer all worked fine, and came in very handy for a week long stay with some many people. Overall, we were content and enjoyed our stay.


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Excellent views of the Alps and Hopfensee lake across the road. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful with local knowledge. Room was spacious and the terrace was a nice area to sit and enjoy the scenery. Breakfast was very enjoyable. - Anonymous
This hotel was fantastic. The staff were extremely friendly, spoke very good english. The hotel room was excellent and very close to the castles. Nice restaurants very nearby, walking distance from train station. Hotel had such a great breakfast in the morning including champagne. Would highly recommend this hotel. It was the best placed we stayed at during our Germany trip. Fantastic!!!! - Fred
Excellent welcoming and friendly staff, he very kind and polite. The room was very large and clean. kitchen was full of kitchen equipment. located nearby supermarket. Staff was give a good advice, he offer a discount ticket to visit the castle. The location not far from fussen train station 2min by walk. Located in a center and not far from Castle Neuschwanstein (around 20min by bus). Flexible check-in and check-out time. we arrived at 9pm. the staff still waiting for us. check-out time was 1 - Anonymous
Though this is a two start hotel, this is the best hotel that I have ever stayed during my 10 days trip in Germany! I love the staff a lot! They're super friendly! They even helped to plan for our trip! Their advise on the sightseeing was great! The room itself was superb too. The hotel offered us a room with a private door to the back garden, which with kids, it would make everything fantastic especially on a snowing day! My kid just enjoyed his stay so much as he can walked out of the room fr - Anonymous
●awesome location. ●big rooms overlooking the lake n mountains. ●wonderful property with A very nice spa area. ●very warm N friendly host. Good Luck Mr Kossel with this Wonderful Venture, wish to be there soon again. - Anonymous
It is clean and the staffs are very friendly. They are thoughtful preparing the map for the tourists going to the castle. The environment around the hotel is another bonus adding to the trip. You will be surprised. - Dennis
Even if this hotel was about 5 KM from downtown Fussen it was really easy to get there and certainly worthed. Great location and very quiet. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly. My wife and I are strongly recommending this hotel for travellers. - Claude
The hotel and restaurant were both wonderful. We had a very good and reasonably priced dinner in the restaurant and the breakfast buffet (included in our room rate) was one of the best that we had during our trip. The chocolate shop at the hotel had a very good selection of beautifully made candies. The staff were also very friendly and went out of their way to ensure that we had a nice stay. - Anonymous
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Great place in a great area. This lovely hotel lies on top of a hill just in front of a beautiful lake from which is visible the famous castle of Neuschwenstein. It's a silent and pleasant area and if you are lucky to get a sunset, you can also get a lovely panoramic view from the balcony and you can even have a walk along the lake which is just 10 minutes distant by walk. Staff extremely kind, room little but comfortable and lovely. Would I come back to this hotel? Absolutely yes! I hope to do - Anonymous
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Church, Can We Talk About The Border Children? {Guest Post By Kristin Byrd}
Church, Can we talk about the border children?
No really, can we please talk about them?
By in large, on a national scale, the church has been pretty quiet.
Deafening silence.
Is this a Christ like response to a humanitarian crisis involving children?
Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.
Matthew 19:13-15 13
10s of thousands, soon to be hundreds of thousands of children are being sent to our border.
They are marching with FAITH to a border of a country who holds wealth unimaginable to their weary souls.
They are marching to a border where 73% of her citizens profess Christianity.
In their innocent faith, they are expecting a Christ like response and welcoming.
They are receiving anything but.
While there is a lot of talk about what to do with these children, who are these children in regard to security risks, how do we prevent them from coming and how do we return them….
We are missing the MESSAGE.
God is sending these children.
And church, we are failing.
When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. "Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him." "You unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me." Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment. Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, "Why couldn't we drive it out?" He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Matthew 17 14
Church, we have to make a choice.
Will we be like the disciples who rebuke the parents and who have little faith that these children add value to our earthly "Kingdom" and therefore disregard that his kingdom belongs to THEM?
Brought in droves out of impossible and unspeakable tragedy and circumstances, they are "the least of these".
Or will we be Christ like and pour out our blessings upon them?
Love them.
What does that even look like?
It looks uncomfortable. It looks counter cultural.
It's looks self sacrificing.
Because here is the simple truth: As comfortable American Christians, we are more than happy to open our wallets.
But we are quite unwilling to open our doors.
This isn't an issue we can pass off on the government.
This culture is seeping from our hearts and impacting societal norms, not the other way around.
The evidence surrounds us.
102,000 orphans reside in our country, legally free and waiting to be adopted.
Yes, we call them wards of the state.
They are orphans.
20,000 will age out of the system every year having never found one person to step up and say "you matter".
In a land of over 229 million Christians, they will not find ONE.
Because we fear the baggage which was unjustly placed on the heads of children in the foster care system.
And We fear the demons which may accompany these child refugees.
"You unbelieving and perverse generation"
Church, this mirror is hard to look at.
I get it.
It's ugly truth.
It's a lack of faith my husband and I wrestle with.
This message is as much for us as it is for you.
I humbly ask for your prayers, for our family, that we may go where Christ leads.
And I beg you, don't hide from this mirror.
Christ sees even what we refuse.
Kristin Byrd is a wife and mom who loves her family and loves Jesus. She lives in Bozeman, Montana with her wonderful husband and their two kiddos that keep them learning, laughing, and unbelievably sleep deprived. "Life is a beautiful mess and I wouldn't change a thing."


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Infiniti G37 Lease Questions
dcx30 Posts: 1Hey guys sorry if this is repetitive but I'm not too familiar with this site yet.
I think Im getting a good deal but need to make sure
The details:
39 month lease in NJ 15k miles
$1500 down tax title...etc
Getting back $850 to pay out my current lease so reall $650 due at signing
The MSRP is 45,000
Lease payment $419 a month with $500 wheel and tire insurance incl. Into payment along with 7% sales tax
Also they are giving me a infiniti loyalty money of $1000 because my brother has one and lives with me
Now I feel this is a decent deal but am curious what a 24 month lease would be equivalent to with the same factors? -
mitch360 Posts: 16Just came back from leasing the below
2012 G37x AWD with MSRP of $41805, premium package, illuminated side rails,mats. 10k/year. Taxes, acquisition fee,first payment, and MV fees up front totaling $2400. Monthly payment of $325.00 for 39 months. Dealer also paid my last payment to Lexus of $407 to get me out of my lease one month early. Picking up Thursday. -
ronnyk Posts: 22Just checking through my emails of the day and saw this one from InfinitiHQ:
Thank you for being a valued Infiniti client. We tried to reach you today about our exciting new Lease Loyalty offer giving you an opportunity to get into a new Infiniti sooner. We will try and contact you again, but in the meantime, please feel free to call us back at 1-855-280-2374 during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday for details regarding this exciting offer.
I have a 2009 G37X on a 39-month lease that ends in December. Just curious if anybody else has gotten this offer and can elaborate. I know I can wait until Monday to call, but my curiosity has been triggered .
My last G was also leased and I believe I was offered the opportunity to forego the last two payments in addition to getting a $500 waiver to apply against damage and/or excess mileage. I wonder if this offer might be better seeing that I have six payments left. . . .
Thanks! -
shawnb1824 Posts: 2I got an email from a salesman saying my local Infiniti dealership had changed owners so I responded that I was looking to lease a G37 sedan with Premium, Nav and Sport packages and Illuminated Kick Plates. The MSRP on the dealership site is $43805. They had my info because I was shopping around last year but decided not to buy anything at that time. I told him I was interested in a 36 or 39 month lease with no money down and 10k miles per year. He responded with these numbers... With $1000 down, the payment would be $579 per month and with $3000 down, the payment would be $529 per month. I realize that this is the first offer with no negotiation but how should I respond without sounding insulting because both of these offers are ridiculous? By the way, this is the only Infiniti dealer in town.
CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515
CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515Hi hipreck. I'm glad that I've been able to help you out so much. Yes, Infiniti is providing a $1,500 cash incentive on lesses of the 2012 G37X in June.
Through July 2nd, today, Infiniti Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 G37X with 10,000 miles per year are .00001 and 57%.
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vb1pa Posts: 35Hey Car_man,
Do you have July numbers? Looking for money factor/res on the new 18month lease that infiniti is advertising. Also, is there any loyalty, or rebates, etc on 2012 G37X w/NAV. Also, what should i shout for as far as selling price on a 44K MSRP vehicle?
Thanks in advance.....this is going to be a BIG month for G37
djgainsbond Posts: 4
djgainsbond Posts: 4i'm not good at leasing. That's just what infiniti is offering right now and someone mentioned if anyone had gotten anything as far as money factor and residual. Good luck, i'm sure car man or the likes, will be in here soon. They're busy people and I KNOW people REALLY appreciate all their help!
bank111 Posts: 3Just got back from a local NJ dealer.
2012 Infiniti G37x Sedan, MSRP 43.8K, 1,400 out of pocket, 325 a month (including NYC tax of almost 9%) for 18 months. I could do a few bucks less but this was my goal price and it took me ten mins to get it (he walked to his manager only twice). The dealer started with 1,800 out of pocket and 458 a month. Thank you all for your help. Special thank you to Car_man. I've been using your advice and info for a few years now. Thank you very much man! If you are ever here beer is on me. -
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bank111 Posts: 3According to the dealer: 18 months, 79% residual, "about 0.5% bank rate." "The 2014 G37 is coming out in May of 2013 and Infiniti is trying to get rid of these now."
I don't get into cap cost and all that stuff. I do like to know residual and MF which I gave above. I asked for a AWD car with navi. Premium package, Navigation package and some accessories. He found one in my color. It's MSRP $43,835. Infiniti site states $329 a month for 18 months with $1,800 out of pocket for a car with MSRP of $41,245. So if I get a better deal ($30 less a month) than their website advertises plus this deal is for a more expensive car ($2,600 more) - I'm twice happy. -
ericv123 Posts: 1There is a new offer on the infiniti.com website for the G37x coupe AWD w/ premium pkg for $359/month with $1999 down. This is for 24 month lease with 10,000 miles.
Looking at fine print, it lists MSRP of $44,895, net cap cost of $40,604, purchase price of $32,324 at lease end, and $1999 down ($1640 down payment plus $359 1st months payment). Using these numbers I have calculated that they are using a residual of 72% and a money factor of 0.00019. Is this correct?
This seems like a pretty good deal. Does anyone know what the residual and money factor would be for a 24 month lease with 12,000 miles instead of 10,000? Also, what would adding additional options, like navigation package do to these figures?
Thanks in advance for the help! -
delta737h Posts: 603You are, indeed, correct! The Ad provides...
Excl. taxes, title & lic. Retailer participation req. $1,999 INIT. PYMNT. REQ. AT CONSUMMATION (INCL. $1,640 CONSUMER DOWN PYMNT., $359 FIRST MONTH PYMNT). 2012 G Coupe AWD with Premium Package subj. to avail. to well-qualified customers who lease through Nissan-Infiniti LT. Subj. to credit approval. MSRP $44,895 incl. dest. chrg. Net capitalized cost of $40,604 incl. a $700 non-refundable acq. fee. Retailer contribution may affect actual price set by retailer. Monthly pymnts. total $8,616. At lease end, purchase for $32,324 plus $300 purchase option fee (except KS & WI) plus tax, or pay excess wear & use plus $0.25/mile for mileage over 10,000 miles/year. Lessee is responsible for maint. and repairs. Disposition fee due at term. of lease. No security deposit req. See participating retailer for details. Offer ends 07/31/2012. Supplies of vehicle may be limited in some regional areas. Retailer inventory varies.
This implies that the selling price is...
$40,604 + $1,640 - $700 = $41,544
A good deal depends, to a very large extent, on the selling price. You need to research a fair and equitable selling price using Edmunds and TrueCar.
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vb1pa Posts: 35
Any idea what is the Resid. for 12K /year?SCRATCH THAT, I can do the math my self....
Did anyone ever had a chance to work with VPP program? Im trying to see if I can combine Loyalty and VPP on a lease.
The car I want is ~44k +/- mat/med kit etc....
What should my sale price be ~ 38K minus 1k for loyalty?
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carexpert08 Posts: 36
CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515Yes I do vb1pa. Infiniti Financial Services' July buy rate lease money factor and residual value for an 18-month lease of a 2012 G37X Sedan with navigation and 15,000 miles per year are .00028 and 76%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
I believe that Infiniti is currently providing a $1,000 cash incentive on leases of this car through IFS.
As far as the selling price goes, if you are in an area that has a decent level of competition, I would shoot for a selling price of $500 over invoice or so minus the available cash.
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jaxs1 Posts: 2,697Was there another car involved in the deal such as a trade-in?
Does that include 18,000 miles?
I notice these Infiniti leases have so many other fees. Hundreds and hundreds of dollars more cost.
$700 Acquisition fee, plus $300 fee for buying it at lease end and another fee of undisclosed dollar amount (disposition fee) for returning the car if you don't buy it at the end. They all add up even if you don't go over mileage and have no excess wear fees.
It wasn't quite as cheap as it appeared at the first glance of the numbers shown in large type on their lease ads once you add in the additional fees. -
sehorn79 Posts: 7Just leased from Holman Infiniti in Maple Shade, NJ, but was competing with Willow Grove Inifiniti in PA. 18-month lease rates and residuals pretty standard it seems, was able to put 1k down and get the following:
Sales Price 38,800
Mileage: 15K/yr
Residual: 76%
Cap Cost: ~$33k
Monthly Pymt: $379


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HBO Series Boardwalk Empire
By Jim Robenalt on Nov 25, 2010 in The Harding Affair | 0 Comments
I admit it, I am a fan of HBO's wildly popular series Boardwalk Empire. Great characters, so well acted, artistic filming, and a compelling story line.
What's not to like?
I have a major beef with the treatment of Warren Harding and Nan Britton. Below is a press release I created for my publisher.
While skillfully written and engaging, the new HBO series Boardwalk Empire creates a highly flawed view of our 29th President, Warren G. Harding, and his alleged relationship with Nan Britton. The caricature of Harding continues a long-series of smears that date back to the 1920s.
Harding's relationship with Nan Britton is questionable. His relationship with a woman named Carrie Phillips is not. My book, The Harding Affair, discloses Harding's complex relationship with Mrs. Phillips through the use of over 900 pages of letters Harding wrote to Phillips from 1910 though 1920, when he was elected President of the United States. Phillips and Harding were caught in an age when divorce was unthinkable and there were multifaceted reasons for their long-term (15 year) affair. The relationship was much too complicated to attribute it to sheer womanizing.
The Britton allegations are subject to real doubt, as I point out in my book. Ms. Britton lived directly behind Carrie Phillips's home in Marion, and there is good reason to believe her book, The President's Daughter (published in 1927), came from her familiarity with the Harding/Phillips correspondence and not because of any real relationship between then-Senator Harding and Ms. Britton.
The HBO series relies on biographies that falsely used the Phillips correspondence. Worse, letters written by Mr. Harding to Mrs. Phillips are used to manufacture dialogue for Ms. Britton's character.
But sadly for history, these smears of President Harding distort what he did as President and as a U. S. Senator. Harding was no "imbecile," as he is called by the main character, Nucky Thompson, in the HBO series. As Senator, Harding courageously stood against Woodrow Wilson's call for America to go to war to "make the world safe for democracy," though he did vote for war. In a lesson America never learned, Harding warned that it is not the business of the United States to engage in regime change through the violence of war.
During his presidency, Harding pardoned Socialist Eugene Debs, who was rotting in an Atlanta prison, sent there by the Wilson Administration for violating the Espionage and Sedition Act.
Debs' crime? He spoke out against the war—that is, he exercised his right of free speech. Wilson denied a pardon even after the war ended. Harding granted it.
Who is the "imbecile"?
Entertainment is entertainment. But playing fast and loose with serious historical figures only diminishes our true understanding of history's lessons.
Thanksgiving, November 25, 2010.


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