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Creating the Relationship-Centric Organization: Nonprofit CRM
It's a challenge to manage information about all your organization's constituents. But this challenge is common to both commercial companies and nonprofits. A strategy borrowed from the commercial sector has been gaining popularity in the nonprofit sector over the last couple years: CRM.
The result is a lot of frustration. Organizations don't know where the most current contact information sits on a day-to-day basis. And creating a list of all supporters – for instance, to let everyone know about an event or fundraising drive – can be a multi-day affair.
Here's what a few of them said:
"It's crazy to try to cobble together all these pieces (One NW listserve, eBase database, What Counts email newsletter tool, and Groundspring for online donations) that weren't designed to work together."
"None of our databases talk to each other easily. Our main organizational database is great for development and accounting, but is terrible for communications and field organizing. We have to pry out information to compare data, so we don't have an accurate count of how many supporters we even have names and addresses for…You get different answers depending on who you ask in the organization, because everyone runs their queries differently"
"We have different tools for each aspect of contact - email lists, mailings, phone. I would like one place where everything can happen. All of these different systems and cost-saving shortcuts cost tons of time!"
The challenge of consolidating constituent data into one place and making systems work together is common to both commercial companies and nonprofits. A strategy borrowed from the commercial sector has been gaining popularity in the nonprofit sector over the last couple years: CRM.
Demystifying CRM
CRM – Constituent Relationship Management – is the set of processes and supporting technologies used to acquire, retain, and enhance constituent relationships (this definition is tailored from a Forrester Research definition, which states "CRM is the set of processes and supporting technologies used to acquire, retain, and enhance customer relationships").
"Constituent" refers to ALL people with some relationship to the organization - donors, funders, volunteers, clients and all other people who help an organization to achieve its mission or are benefactors of the mission. "Enhancing the constituent relationship" can mean increasing donation amounts and frequency, volunteering, event attendance, client and supporter satisfaction, or other activities that further the impact of an organization's mission.
Why should my organization care about CRM?
Supporters are the life-blood of an organization. They provide the money, time, advocacy, and other resources that make it possible to carry out an organization's mission. However, there are compelling arguments that the loyalty of the average constituent to an organization is waning (see Marty Kearns's article, "Network-Centric Advocacy"). While the notion of loyalty to an organization likely won't disappear, nonprofits must become savvier about growing and strengthening constituent relationships. This means having reliable and easy-to-access information about constituents -- and regularly taking advantage of it for fundraising, mobilization, awareness, and other support.
Every nonprofit manages relationships with constituents, whether through a sophisticated tool or through scraps of paper, Excel spreadsheets, and miscellaneous databases. However, managing through these informal and decentralized methods is inefficient if not downright chaotic. Time spent compiling a list is time not spent growing the list. Employees who take Outlook contacts with them when they leave take valuable organizational resources. If you can't reach all your supporters, you have a smaller base to ask for contributions, to invite to events, to encourage to volunteer, and to educate about your missions. Furthermore, isolated silos of contact data means that supporters may only hear about one aspect of the organization – for instance, they may hear about fundraising needs but miss communications that would tell them about accomplishments or volunteer needs.
Poor management of constituent data translates to greater costs, lost revenue, and decreased impact.
Is your organization Relationship-Centric?
How well is your organization doing with its CRM strategy? Our sector divides into four categories on this critical measure:
- Constituent Chaos. Some organizations have constituent data scattered everywhere. They have irregular, one-size-fits-all communications with supporters, and miss many opportunities to gain more value from constituents or grow relationships. These organizations can be described as being in a state of Constituent Chaos. They are underserving their organizations' mission by failing to engage supporters more robustly.
- Self-Centric. Self-Centric nonprofits have constituent data consolidated into one or only a few places (they are likely to be newer organizations with up-to-date systems), but focus their attention primarily inward rather than on interactions with the outside world. Like organizations in a state of constituent chaos, they do little to differentiate between their supporters and miss many opportunities to cross-promote different aspects of the organization.
- Enlightened Stone-age. Enlightened Stone-age nonprofits appreciate and actively seek to engage their constituents with high quality interactions, but a multiplicity of data collection mechanisms requires staff to jump through hoops to coordinate outreach.
- Relationship-Centric. The organizations that have contact data consolidated in only a few places, have regular targeted interactions with constituents in which they cross-promote different aspects of the organization and create opportunities to grow the value of their constituents are Relationship-Centric nonprofits. They maximize their relationships with supporters: they regularly increase the average donation size and effectively engage an increasingly wide swath of constituents to take actions to meet the organization's goals.
How to become a Constituent-Centric Nonprofit
There is no technology silver bullet for CRM. Rather, CRM is an ongoing effort that involves technology and internal process.
Looking for CRM technologies
While there are many tool providers that claim to support all relationship needs out of the box, these claims should be met with healthy skepticism. Unless they help you to manage all of your interactions with all of your constituents, they are a part of the problem. Some vendors claiming to have eCRM, for example, focus on online interactions but fail to deal with off-line activities, such as events. CRM-focused platforms such as Salesforce.com and CiviCRM are promising (and available license-free to nonprofits), but still may require significant customization to handle the broad range of nonprofit needs.
Be careful of narrowly focused systems, such as those for donor management. Donors are important, but they are only one of many types of supporters. If you focus solely on this group, you will miss other important things that an individual can bring an organization. Look for tools that increase your overall outreach and impact rather than focus a certain group of supporters.
It's also important to look for solutions that allow your developers to connect to and share data with other systems via "open" (public, free, or nominal cost) methods . You should be able to access your data programmatically (for instance, via robust, well documented programmer interfaces, web-services, or XML formats). Closed systems and expensive, proprietary integration packages may be good business for vendors, but they do a disservice to nonprofits and inhibit your ability to get all your data in one place.
Moving From Chaos to CRM
Newer nonprofits will find it easer to adopt a robust CRM strategy. Organizations that can build an infrastructure from scratch have the opportunity to consider their growth, infrastructure, and data strategy from the start. Look for modular suites that cover the types of interactions specific for your type of organization. While their contact-tracking capabilities leave something to be desired, vendors like Affiniscape and MemberClicks are a good choice for smaller membership organizations. Similarly, smaller advocacy-related organizations should look for tools like Democracy In Action or CiviCRM/CivicSpace. There are dozens of vendors, so spend time defining your requirements first. Calculate your total costs over three to five years (including training, support, and maintenance as well as direct software costs) and assume that you'll need to re-visit your decision in a couple of years, as your organization grows or its programs evolve. Don't short-change your future by committing to a poor infrastructure.
Established and larger nonprofits face more difficulty. These organizations should generally use a mix of three approaches: 1) replace multiple tools with a single suite; 2) integrate directly between a few essential systems; and/or 3) create an intermediary data warehouse or datamart that pulls in key data from multiple applications.
- Replace multiple tools with a single application suite. If you are already planning to replace a key system or merge data sources, this is an excellent opportunity to look for a larger suite (such as Democracy In Action, Convio, Kintera, GetActive, or Salesforce.com) that could replace multiple standalone solutions. Perhaps your donor database could be replaced with a tool that also manages memberships and email campaigns A smaller or new organization with standard needs (such as tracking individual donors, volunteers, foundation grants, nonprofit partners, and events) can hire a consultant to get started with Salesforce or CiviCRM for between $5,000 and $15,000. Depending on the complexity of processes and the amount of data, larger organizations can spend from $30,000 up to hundreds of thousands of dollars on suites.
Proceed with caution: make sure your new consolidated application will handle all the critical tasks, as integrated suites may not handle any one thing as robustly as stand-alone solutions that focus on a single area. And define how this new system will relate to any data you still may have elsewhere. Will you integrate it with the other system(s)? Can you live with multiple data repositories over the long term? In some cases, constituent data (such as case data) may be unique enough to stand alone.
- Direct integration between key systems. Some organizations don't want to give up the robust functionality of specialized applications, such as a donor management or an event ticketing tool. In this case, it may be possible to program custom feeds that will synch up the data between applications. For instance, many organizations that use Convio or Kintera to help them with their online presence integrate these tools directly into their Raisers Edge or Target Software donor systems. This can be a very successful solution, especially for organizations that are only tracking constituent data in a few places. The cost of data integration varies from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the applications involved and the complexity. Blackbaud charges between $10,000-$25,000 just for the license to integrate external systems. Other software vendors offer free, open programming interfaces for your programmer or consultant to use. For help, look to data integrators such as Heller Consulting, Database Design Associates, and Jacobsen Consulting, or someone else with experience integrating the tools you are using.
- Data warehousing or datamart. For organizations that cannot live without a number of different specialized constituent applications, directly integrating each system to every other system will quickly become cumbersome (see graphic below). These organizations will be better off integrating these applications into and synchronizing them with a central datamart or data warehouse. A datamart or data warehouse is an independent data repository that communicates separately with each application and functions as a hub for reporting and data transfers. Typically an organization would do its data entry and maintenance in the original packages, and its mailings, eAdvocacy, program evaluation and other organizing functions from the data warehouse. This approach radically reduces the number of integration points, as shown in the graphic. This is a robust but complex solution which is likely to start at tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars to implement. Again, for help, look to data integrators or someone with experience in data warehousing for help.
Best practices for CRM implementation
- Start by defining organizational and programmatic needs. A common mistake is to focus on possible technology solutions before understanding the organization's goals and context. Start by identifying the functions that a CRM strategy must address, such as fundraising, communications, partnership management, staff recruitment, or alumni relations. Understand core processes: What does your organization do when you first receive someone's contact information? How does your nonprofit respond to inquiries? Mobilize support? Report outcomes to funders? To understand your current data situation, itemize every place you currently store information about constituents. Prioritize the worst inefficiencies in dealing with constituents. Don't proceed to technology solutions until you have a clear picture of the current situation and lost opportunities.
Ensure that the right people are looking at these metrics regularly (weekly, monthly, or at least quarterly). Bring the numbers to the decision makers through easily accessible data dashboards or even through a weekly printed status report put on their desks, if necessary. If executives and board members are not using these metrics as part of their regular vital sign checks of the organization, go back to the drawing board and figure out the right set.
- Resist pressure (internally and from funders) to do it all at once. Give your organization a realistic timeline to move from a hodgepodge of systems to something more organized. Switching tools and changing processes can be both expensive and disruptive. Factor in your organization's capacity to make the change, both in terms of financial impact and your staff's ability to adjust given current goals. There may be a short-term downturn in productivity while your staff gets used to new tools and processes, so be prepared to provide the support required, including bringing in extra help for the short term. It can help to introduce easy and uncomplicated wins early on, especially those that involve moving people away from slips of paper and isolated Excel spreadsheets.
- Adopt adequate staff incentives and organizational cultural components. Consider the people issues in addition to the technology side. Make time for training, focus hands-on attention on influential staff members, and be prepared to solve issues of data ownership and management. It can also be useful to create specific incentives to uphold the CRM strategy. Could you add constituent responsibilities to job descriptions? Include key metrics in quarterly performance reviews? Give awards to staff members who find ways to significantly improve key CRM metrics?
- Define a strategy for data quality. Duplicate records, incorrect contact information, or missing data will undermine the quality of reports and decrease your staffs' use of the system. If possible, put a single person in charge of data quality for your organization. Make sure it's clear how data should be entered and that all your tools collect data in the same format (i.e. avoid one tool that asks for full name while the other collects first name and last name). A service provider such as the Data Bank (www.thedatabank.com) can help to regularly purge duplicates and verify addresses.
Start planning your CRM strategy now
Organizations that think they can put off their CRM strategy until next year will merely find a bigger and more costly problem when they do get around to tackling it. Relationship-centric organizations understand that the ability to have greater impact on mission is integrally tied to individual supporters.
Data is the currency of the 21st century; those organizations that can successfully use data will thrive.
Paul Hagen is an independent consultant who helps companies and nonprofit organizations scale through the effective use of technology. He provides technology planning, selection, change management, process re-engineering, and project management services for clients. Previously, Paul was a senior analyst at Forrester Research where he led research efforts on technologies such as customer relationship management (CRM), knowledge management, personalization, search and intelligent agents, online education, collaboration tools, and interface design. Paul's career started in the nonprofit and education sector (U.S. Peace Corps, Teach For America, Edison Schools), and he's held advisory board positions for the National Strategy for Nonprofit Technology (now N-TEN), Youth Technology Entrepreneurs, and Purple Sun. Paul holds a M.Ed. from Harvard and a B.A. from Stanford. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Steven Backman and Laura Quinn also contributed to this article. Thanks to dotOrganize for sharing their survey results.
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This is an excerpt from EERE Network News, a weekly electronic newsletter.
August 27, 2014
Road to Fuel Savings: Ford, Magna Partnership Helps Vehicles Shed the Pounds
This year at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford Motor Company made waves when it unveiled a new lightweight F-150, knocking nearly 700 pounds off the popular truck. Now the company is one step closer to developing an affordable, lightweight passenger car with its new Lightweight Concept vehicle—a prototype that is nearly 25% lighter than an equivalent conventional vehicle, thanks to the use of a mix of advanced materials.
The use of lightweight materials isn't a new idea. For years, materials like aluminum and advanced high-strength steel—twice as strong as traditional steel—have been used in airplanes, racecars, and even some luxury vehicles to cut fuel use without impacting performance or safety. While these materials can be found in key components of high-volume passenger vehicles, their high cost has made them too cost-prohibitive to use extensively until recently.
As automakers look for ways to increase vehicle efficiency and lower emissions to meet new fuel economy standards—all while maintaining a range of vehicle options—more and more companies are exploring ways to incorporate strong, lightweight materials. And this could translate into big fuel savings for consumers. Reducing a vehicle's weight by just 10% can improve fuel economy by 6 to 8%.
One example is the recent partnership between Ford and Magna International, a leading automotive supplier. With support from the Energy Department, the two companies teamed up to explore different weight-reduction options and how those options can work together to increase a vehicle's gas mileage. For the complete story, see the EERE Blog.

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Men's tennis falls to UMBC, 5-2
March 29, 2013
Stony Brook, N.Y. -
In its first conference match of the 2013 season, the Stony Brook men's tennis team fell to UMBC, 5-2. The Seawolves captured the doubles point, winning at No. 1 and 2 doubles.
The duo of sophomore Mons Knudtzon (Oslo, Norway) and freshman Jose Morales (Bradenton, Fla.) beat the team of Carter and Berret, 8-6. Senior Robert Forai (Novi Sad, Serbia) and freshman Marcelo Locatelli (Londrina, Brazil) defeated Svard/Loubatie, 8-5.
Knudtzon also won the only singles point for Stony Brook, capturing the third set, 10-9, in a tiebreaker.
The Seawolves will continue conference play at Binghamton next Saturday. Stony Brook also will play Hartford later in the day.
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Marymoor Park in Redmond turns from a recreationist's retreat to a musical venue with big-name bands like Barenaked Ladies and Train turning up the tunes during this summer's Concerts at Marymoor.
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Slightly Stoopid with Steel Pulse and The Expendables: The California fusion band has hits like "Wiseman" and "Closer to the Sun." June 19. $36.
Barenaked Ladies: July 15. This Canadian export of lyrical rockers produced "Pinch Me" and "If I Had a Million Dollars." $38 general/$53 reserved.
Sublime, with Rome, The Dirty Heads: July 7. Ska punkers Sublime produced the hit "What I Got." $37.50.
1964 "Best Beatles Tribute in the World": July 24. $27.50/$37.50.
Michael Franti: Aug. 7. Dreadlocked social activist and singer/songwriter with hip-hop, jazz, folk blends. $29.50/$39.50.
Rodrigo Y Gabriela: Aug. 13. This Mexican-born guitar duo released their eponymous album in 2006. $35/$39.50.
KMTT Mountain Music Festival: Featuring mainstream rockers The BoDeans: Aug. 14. $32.50/$49.50.
No Depression Festival: The Swell Season, Lucinda Williams, The Cave Singers, Alejandro Escovedo, Chuck Prophet, Punch Brothers, Sera Cahoone: Aug. 21. $45/$50.
The Doobie Brothers: Aug. 26. Rockers who gave us "Minute by Minute" and "Listen to the Music." $40/$60.
The National: Sept. 11. Brooklyn-based, Indie rockers with albums "Alligator" and "Boxer." $35.
Train: Sept. 19. Grammy winners for "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)." $35/$39.50.
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SIKESTON -- Pamela Warf Lambert, 63, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.
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Last year, Mrs. Mary Lynn Crader approached the SMARTS board of directors about bringing a local resident back home to perform for our area. After a short discussion, the board members wholeheartedly agreed that Hunter Moore and his talents would be a wonderful choice to share with the community.
Hunter's first performance of the day was at the St. Francis Xavier grade school, which was successful. Then, two additional workshop/performances at the Sikeston Middle School under the direction of Altha Robinson and Ed Cowen, and then on to the Junior and Senior High School Choir, under the direction of Nora Fuchs. On day two, Hunter traveled to the Charleston Junior High and performed classroom workshops in Rebecca Gentry's class. After school, Hunter did a live interview with Reid Howell at the KYMO radio station in East Prairie. On day three, Hunter drove down to New Madrid County Central High School and performed two concerts in the high school auditorium. Choir Director Judy Henry was responsible for the arrangements of the concerts and all of the students benefited from Hunter's performance.
Day four in the Bootheel offered a concert for the community at the Malone Avenue Grill in Sikeston. Hunter sang songs from all three of his CDs. The lyrics from the album "Delta Moon" are familiar to residents from this area with words like:
"I grew up on Bonus Hill.
Daddy got the house on the GI bill,
Just down wind from the Cottonseed Oil Mill.
That was Bonus Hill.
Pulled my own weight since I was small.
Folks work hard here or not at all.
Grew up quick as I recall,
Living here still."
His words touched many hearts and souls. Hunter ended his week on Sunday by singing at the First United Methodist Church with the praise team, Salvation Well.
SMARTS' patrons for Hunter Moore's performances are as follows: First State Security Bank, The Bank of New Madrid, Noranda and Malone Avenue Grill. SMARTS appreciates Mary Lynn Crader for her expertise, Lee Ann Beck and Carolyn Harris for their publicity efforts and to the staff at the Standard Democrat, especially Jill Bock and Leonna Essner for their help.
The week of October 13-17, Michael McClure, muralist, will be painting the second installation of the historical time line mural in downtown Sikeston on the east wall of Craftmasters on Center Street.
Sikeston Missouri Arts, Inc. (SMARTS) is a non-profit arts council and needs donations to help keep the arts alive and vibrant in our community. The SMARTS office is located on the corner of Front Street and Kingshighway in downtown Sikeston. We are always looking for excited, willing people of all ages to help us keep the arts in our community.
Thank you.
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Quake disrupts power supply in northern Bengal
There are no reports of any casualties in Bengal so far, said Mamata Banerjee.
Kolkata: Power supply was disrupted in parts of northern West Bengal after the quake epicentred near the Nepal-Sikkim border struck the region on Sunday evening, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, adding damage, if any, was being ascertained.
"As per initial reports, in areas near Sikkim like Kalimpong of Darjeeling district, and adjoining Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar districts, power supply has been disrupted," Banerjee said.
However, there were no reports of any casualties so far, the chief minister said, adding Sikkim bore the brunt of the quake.
The Darjeeling district magistrate has been asked to go to the spot to see the situation first hand, she said, adding she could not contact officials of Jalpaiguri district yet.
"Some houses may have developed cracks in the hills, but we are still awaiting confirmation. We are constantly monitoring the situation. If anybody is trapped, then we should all work together to rescue such people. We will help each other," she said.
The chief minister said an emergency helpline (03322145486) has been started at the director general of police's control room at the state secretariat, Writers' Buildings, in Kolkata.
"But there is nothing to panic. The administration is on high alert," she said.
All districts have been asked to start emergency helplines, she said.
Local reports said a crack developed in the police housing complex at Ultadanga in north Kolkata, but the chief minister did not confirm.


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Reconstructing the Wing Roofs
Based on evidence found during the investigation, as well as sections of the original rafters found, which had been re-used in a bowling alley on the Montpelier estate, the wing roofs were reconstructed to look as they did during Madison's time. The roof, which uses a form of framing called terras, allowed the wings to appear as if they had flat roof when in fact it is formed from a series of ridges and valleys. This type of roofing was originally developed by Madison's friend Thomas Jefferson and can be found at Monticello as well as at Poplar Forest and at the Lawn at the University of Virginia.
Images of the Reconstructed Wing Roofs
A carpenter helps to install one of the joists for the north wing roof. The new joists were cut from large heart pine beams and sit on ca. 1812 Madison-era brickwork. Taller joists were installed to form the peak of the rooflets while shorter joists supported the valleys.
After the joists were installed, wooden boards were installed to form the roof's subsurface.
The completed roof system. After a rubber membrane was installed over the wooden boards, a covering of stainless steel sheets was installed (similar, but longer lasting, to the iron sheeting that President Madison used). Finally, the reconstructed decking was installed and painted to match the deck's original color.
Installing the Chinese Railing. The final piece to be installed on the wing decks were the Chinese Rails. These rails were based on designs found in period images and physical evidence.
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Renovations & Closures
- Swimming pool
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This Days Inn is conveniently located in Silver Spring's business and entertainment districts. A nearby Metro station allows visitors easy access to attractions in the nation's capital.
This motel offers an array of amenities including complimentary parking (limited availability), an outdoor pool, a 24-hour business center with computer station, a meeting/conference room, and complimentary wired and wireless Internet access in public areas. A Subway restaurant is located on site.
Days Inn - Silver Spring offers accessible paths of travel for guests with reduced mobility.
- Outdoor pool
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Restaurant
- Total number of rooms - 40
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Computer station
- Designated smoking areas
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- One meeting room
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Library
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 1200
- Conference space size (meters) - 111
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Access via exterior corridors
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Television
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free newspaper
- In-room safe
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Subway - This quick-service shop is noted for its made-to-order sub sandwiches.
Days Inn - Silver Spring does not have a restaurant serving lunch or dinner, but does offer coffee and tea in the lobby. There are several dining options in the surrounding Washington D.C. suburban area.
Nearby restaurants:
Ruby Tuesday's
Red Lobster
Macaroni Grill
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Nearby Things to Do
The Days Inn has an outdoor pool, open from 2-8 PM. Guests can go hiking, biking, birding, and horseback riding in Rock Creek Park, less than one mile from the hotel. There are also public tennis courts within four miles and at least 10 golf courses within 10 miles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets not allowed (service dogs only)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Only service animals are allowed
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
- Breakage deposit: USD 499 per stay
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: USD 4.24 per person (approximately)
- Late check-out fee: USD 99
Hotel Name
- Days Inn Motel Silver Spring
- Days Inn Silver Spring
- Silver Spring Days Inn
- Days Inn Silver Spring Hotel Silver Spring
- Days Inn Silver Spring Motel
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Areas of Interest
Development of the nervous system, neuroanatomy, social Insects
My laboratory's research is on the regulation of form (neuroanatomy) and function (physiology) in the nervous system. We use insect models to study how hormones and experience "fine tune" the brain during and after metamorphosis. We use two model systems. The tobacco hornworm moth, Manduca sexta, is our primary model for the study of metamorphosis, and the honey bee, Apis mellifera, is our model for the study of how learning changes the brain. The complex behavior of honey bees allows us to study brain/behavior relationships in a natural, non-laboratory context. Our research tools include immunocytochemistry, classic neuroanatomical methods such as the Golgi technique, and modern molecular approaches including in situ hybridization, quantitative RT-PCR, and the regulation of gene expression in cultures of primary neurons.
Selected Recent Publications
SE Fahrbach. 2013. Developmental Neuroscience: A Concise Introduction. Princeton University Press. 292 pp.
DE Wilson, V Mommaerts RA Velarde, SE Fahrbach, G Smagghe. 2013. Use of primary cultures of Kenyon cells from bumblebee brains to assess pesticide side effects. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology 84:43-56.
SE Dobrin and SE Fahrbach. 2012. Visual associative learning in restrained honey bees with intact antennae. PLoS One 7: e37666.
SE Dobrin and SE Fahrbach. 2012. Rho GTPase activity in the honey bee mushroom bodies is correlated with age and foraging experience. Journal of Insect Physiology 58: 228-234.
SE Fahrbach, G Smagghe, and RA Velarde. 2012. Insect nuclear receptors. Annual Review of Entomology 57: 83-106.
SE Fahrbach, JR Nambu, LM Schwartz (2012) Programmed cell death in insects. In: Insect Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, edited by Larry I. Gilbert. Academic Press, pp. 419-449.
JT Jackson, DR Tarpy, and SE Fahrbach. 2011. Histological estimates of ovariole number in honey bee queens, Apis mellifera, reveal lack of correlation with other queen quality measures. Journal of Insect Science 11:82.
CC Lutz, SL Rodriguez-Zas, SE Fahrbach, and GE Robinson. 2012. Transcriptional responses to foraging experience in the honey bee mushroom bodies. Developmental Neurobiology 72: 153-166.
SE Dobrin, JD Herlihy, GE Robinson, and SE Fahrbach, 2011. Muscarinic regulation of Kenyon cell dendritic arborizations in adult worker honey bees. Arthropod Structure and Development 40:409-419.
SE Fahrbach. 2010. Experimental approaches to hormones and behavior: invertebrates. In Breed, M.D. and Moore, J. (eds) Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Volume 1, pp. 686-692. Oxford, Academic Press.
RA Velarde, GE Robinson, and SE Fahrbach. 2009. Coordinated responses to developmental hormones in the Kenyon cells of the adult worker honey bee brain (Apis mellifera L.). Journal of Insect Physiology 55:59-69.
SE Fahrbach and S Dobrin. 2009. The how and why of structural plasticity in the honey bee brain, In: Cognitive Ecology II, edited by Reuven Dukas and John Ratcliffe. University of Chicago Press. Pp. 27-46.
R Weiss, A Dov, SE Fahrbach, and G Bloch. 2009. Body size-related variation in Pigment Dispersing Factor-immunoreactivity in the brain of the bumble bee Bombus terrestris (Hymenoptera, Apidae) Journal of Insect Physiology 55:479-487.
SE Fahrbach and RA Velarde. 2009. Nervous system actions of insect developmental hormones in adult insects. Hormones, Brain and Behavior, Second edition, Elsevier, Oxford, UK. Volume 3, pp. 943-965.
KN Ward, JL Coleman, K Clinnin, S Fahrbach, and O Rueppell. 2008. Age, caste, and behavior determine the replicative activity of intestinal stem cells in honeybees (Apis mellifera L.). Experimental Gerontology 43:530-537.
N Ismail, S Christine, GE Robinson, and SE Fahrbach. 2008. Pilocarpine improves recognition of nestmates in young honey bees. Neuroscience Letters 439:178-181.
SE Fahrbach and S Dobrin. 2009. The how and why of structural plasticity in the honey bee brain, In: Cognitive Ecology II, edited by Reuven Dukas and John Ratcliffe. University of Chicago Press. Pp. 27-46.
SE Fahrbach, JR Nambu, LM Schwartz (2009) Programmed cell death in insect neuromuscular systems during metamorphosis. In: Insect Development: Morphogenesis, Molting, and Metamorphosis, edited by L. I. Gilbert. Academic Press, San Diego, CA. Pp. 163-196.
KE Himes, KA Klukas, SE Fahrbach, and KA Mesce. 2008. Hormone-dependent expression of fasciclin II during ganglionic migration and fusion in the ventral nerve cord of the moth, Manduca sexta. Journal of Comparative Neurology 509:319-339.


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The Best Mikado
Of the 8 recordings of The Mikado I've heard, this one is definitely my favorite. General agreement with the reviewer below. If only this issue had been released in Stereo! Still, we can be thankful for what remains. Thomas Round is an amazing Nanki-Poo. Peter Pratt's quick tempo for the List Song works marvelously. The skip in Act 2 happens near the end of Donald Adams' splendid rendition of "My object all sublime" -- of all places. Great singing from everyone, unlike the 1973 DOC recording. Bottom line: it's 2 credits: what have you got to lose? UPDATE: Album price has been hiked to $12 -- 12 times the old price! Not worth it anymore - try another recording or store.


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01/27/09 Welcome to the Website of
Bud Carter
I dedicate this site to Jesus Christ, whose given wondrous gifts throughout my life & those blessings still abound, everywhere I look. I want to glorify & enjoy God by knowing & serving Jesus Christ, by living in a right relationship with myself, my family, & those around me. I want to share with others why I confess Jesus Christ the son of God, as my personal Savior.
I would also like to say that America is a Nation that was founded on Christian principles, By Christian people & whose very existence depended upon Christian morality. I hope everyone that visits will come away with something that brightens, enlightens, & touches their hearts.
Separation of Church & State
From Bud Carter
The so called separation of
church and state has always been aconfusing issue with me, so I did a little
studying and have found thefollowing. I am not saying that there is not more,
just that so far this is what Ifound. In 1801 a group of Baptists in Connecticut
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they fled England not to be Free From Religion, but to have
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rumor. Jefferson allayed their fears in a letter addressed to the Danbury
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the whole American people which declared that their legislature should Make
no Law respecting an establishment of Religion, or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of
Separation Between Church and State. This can be found in, Thomas Jefferson,
quoted in Merril D. Peterson, ed,JEFFERSON WRITINGS,
Also out of the 56 men who attended the Constitutional Convention and formulated our nation's guiding document , 53 were of The Christian Faith. George Washington wrote this; "Let my heart, gracious God, be so affected with Your glory and majesty that I may...Discharge those weighty duties which Thou requires of me...I have called on Thee for pardon and foregiveness of sins...For the sacrifice of Jesus Christ offered upon the cross for me...Thou gav'st Thy Son todie for me; and hast given me assurance of salvation"
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Rahimi, Atiq
From Library of Congress Name Authority File
Rahimi, Atiq
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- Atiq Rahimi
- رحيمى، عتيق
Additional Information
- found: Rahimi, Atiq. Earth and ashes, 2002: ECIP t.p. (Atiq Rahimi)
- found: Gale Literature Resource Center WWW Site, 5 Sep. 2008: French authors page (Atiq Rahimi, born 1962, Kabul, Afghanistan; immigrated to France in 1984)
- found: Earth and ashes, 2010: ECIP t.p. (Atiq Rahimi) data view (b. 1962 in Kabul, Afghanistan; fled to Pakistan during the war and eventually applied and was granted political asylum in France in 1984; received a doctorate in audio-visual communications at the Sorbonne; in 2002, Rahimi returned to Afghanistan where he filmed an adaptation of Earth and Ashes; has become a renowned maker of documentary and feature films, and as a writer; The film of Earth and Ashes was in the Official Selection at Cannes in 2004 and won a number of prizes; since 2001, Rahimi has returned to Afghanistan a number of times to set up a Writers' House in Kabul and offer support and training to young; his novel, The patience stone (Other Press) won the Prix Goncourt in 2008)
LC Classification
- PK6878.9.R34(Dari)
- PQ3979.3.R34(French)
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Why I'm voting for the MCS levy
March 28, 2011 - Erin O'Neill
The end of March is upon us. I know, it snuck up on me too. It's hard to believe that there are only about two months left of school. I feel like we just wrapped up Christmas not all that long ago. Now it's time to start signing up for summer camp and planning family vacations. Maybe it's just a side effect of getting old but the days sure seem to be whizzing by.
One important day that should be on everyone's radar, however, is May 3. It's a Tuesday, yes. But it's also Election Day for a lot of us. An issue that is near and dear to my heart is the Marietta City Schools emergency operating levy. I'm not going to sit here and preach or get all political. But I'm going to tell you why I am voting in favor of this levy...
The Internet is a wonderful place. It is, however, also a place that runs rampant with rumors, speculation, misinformation and negativity. I will share a recent experience that I had on Facebook. I was chatting with some folks and the subject of school funding came up. I expressed concern that my local schools were going to be facing some major cuts if this levy doesn't pass. The replies I got back were astounding: "Just move to a better school district;" "Kids don't need art and music, they need to learn only the fundamentals," "Teachers make too much money," "Why do you need gifted programs? Do you think your kid is so much better than anyone else's?" These comments truly shocked me, although, I shouldn't have been surprised. Why on earth would I want to disrupt the status quo? Why shouldn't we just settle for mediocrity? That is the mentality I am finding these days and, as a mother of a child who has just started to go through this system, it is unacceptable to me.
I am voting for this levy because, unlike many would have others believe, this is not a levy to build brand spanking new, glittery, behemoths of higher learning. That ship has sailed. No folks, we are in a deeper mess than that. This is to keep all the schools we have, keep them running, keep from cutting beneficial programs, keep working parents from having to struggle to find transportation or child care because of a lack of buses or a safe place to have programs after school. This is a levy to keep gifted programs in our schools to benefit our best and brightest, to keep our kids competitive and to allow several hard-working members of our community to keep their jobs.
I am voting for this levy because I'm tired of the "what-about-me" attitudes. Listen, I am a single parent. Heaven knows in this industry I don't make much money. I have lots of bills and pay lots of taxes just like everyone else. My car is going on 7 years old, has over 100,000 miles and it's going to have to last me a while longer. Every little increase adds up to be a major burden on the pocketbook. This is not lost on me or any of those who are in favor of the levy. But my child's future, and the future of all the kids in Marietta, is worth it to me. If it means we give up something else - movie rentals, coffee, gossip mags, special dinners out, car washes, flowers for the garden, DS games, football tickets, whatever it is, it's worth it to keep our young families from moving away. And if you think that's not happening, think again.
I am voting for this levy because I believe in public schools and I believe kids who come from public schools can go on to do wonderful things and be wonderful people. If you choose to home school, that's great and more power to you. I can't. I have to work. Every. Single. Day. That option is out for me. If you send your kid to private school, that is great as well. I don't happen to be Catholic so, again, not really an option for me. We have no charter schools here that I am aware of. So, that's out. What's left for me, and thousands of others, is our public school system. I am a product of it. And guess what? I graduated from college. I am a productive member of society. It can be done.
I am voting for this levy because some parents need the YMCA after school program. If the buildings have to close at 4:30, that puts a lot of us in a real bind.
I am voting for this levy because I moved away once, for quite a long time, and I came back to raise my child in the same small town environment that I was raised in. I don't want to have to move again but if our schools cannot help my child to succeed to the best of her abilities, then I am willing to do anything to provide that for her.
These are just some of my reasons. I probably lost quite a few of you several paragraphs back and many more clear back at the title of this blog. But if you've followed me to the end, I urge you to go one step further. Check out the levy website, www.mcsoperatinglevy.com and make your own decision based on the facts. And then go out and vote on May 3.
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Get an overview of this hotel4-star London hotel in Soho, walk to King's College London
Located in Soho, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Opera House, King's College London, and Covent Garden. Russell Square and The British Museum are also within 15 minutes.
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A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and meeting rooms.
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All 157 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus iPod docks and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find room service, premium bedding, and coffee makers.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Club Quarters Lincoln's Inn Fields is a smoke-free property.
- Restaurant
- Total number of rooms - 157
- Number of floors - 10
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Smoke-free property
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Meeting rooms 3
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Wedding services
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- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Self parking (surcharge), Offsite parking discounted rates available
Room Amenities
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free dial-up Internet access
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Satellite TV service
- Pay movies
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Shower only
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- iPod docking station
- Room service (limited hours)
Where to Eat
Rocket Holborn - This restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: GBP 10.95 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: GBP 30.00 per night
- Early check-in fee: GBP 40
- A late check-out fee will be charged
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
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One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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The YMCA has signed a lease to open a small branch near downtown Winston-Salem.
The 10,000 square-foot "Express Y" will be located in a former RJR building undergoing renovations at 525 Vine St., Wake Forest officials said. The facility is expected to open next spring.
The new Y will be in the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, formerly known as the Piedmont Triad Research Park. It will have two group exercise rooms, a wellness center and locker rooms.
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Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
I love this waver. Great for "mermaid hair" in the summer time. I own this one and the "dual waver"
Heats up in about 1 minutes.
Can handle about 2 inch wefts of hair at a time (I have fine straight hair)
Overall good quality waver for the price.
on 2/27/2014 11:54:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Green
I LOVE this waver!! It creates a really unique style. It takes me maybe 20 minutes to do my long (past my shoulder blades) thick hair. I like to use this on maybe day 2, not on freshly washed hair. This works perfect for my wavy hair, if I go to bed without styling also. I get so many compliments on how pretty my hair looks, and I get asked what I use all the time! Well it's the Bed Head waver. It's easy to use, watch a youtube how to. Spray your hair with heat protector, let it dry, then section your hair and go. My only suggestion is to be careful at the scalp. Don't do it too close or you will burn yourself and create an odd crimp that will make it stick up. Also watch out for bangs. It can be irritating to get them right, especially if they're short. You may want to pull them back. When my hair had shorter layers, I didn't like how it looked as much as I do now that I have longer hair.
on 12/4/2013 11:06:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Hazel
i basically rarely buy styling tools. i'm much like the reviewer newyork00, who has stated fears of curling wands. i have a curling wand that i am still working up the courage to use after burning my fingertips AND my forehead. i have zero skill with these hot metal things, and it saddens me because i want to do beautiful things with my hair. i generally try to curl my hair out of it's typically frizzy (very unattractive) thick wave snarl and wind up with a mess of sausage curl ringlets that make me look like i'm wearing an awful halloween wig. i bought this thing on a whim because it was the right price. i can honestly say that minus fool-proof flat irons, this is the OTHER styling tool that doesn't let me down that you can plug into a wall. i seriously run this thing through my hair and somehow go from looking undone to "undone." sort of like when dudes say they like you with no makeup but they mean they like you with "no makeup." haha. it leaves me with great beachy waves, and i kind of feel like the cuban version of kate from LOST or something, which is way better than feeling like ana lucia because no one liked michelle rodriguez' character anyhow. where was i? anyhow, the really great thing about this is that it's so amazingly simple. you just press your hair in and get fantastic looking bohemian beachy waves. it's really that simple. my only real problem is that it's a large appliance. this is probably not a problem for anyone else anywhere in the u.s. except maybe like, new york city. the curls stay all day, it heats up quickly, there are no burn dangers to speak of! it's beautiful and metallic teal! i just love the darned thing.
on 10/16/2013 2:36:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I bought this tool last year at my local drug store; most of my hot tools are by Bed Head and Beyond the Zone so I knew this tool would be good. The waves it creates are so smooth and you don't have to set the heat on it's highest setting. I do notice that on my hair my right side tends to curl so much better and the waves are much deeper. I do have to use hairspray to keep it tamed because my hair does tend to frizz up if I don't tame it with hairspray. I gave this product a 4 because I have had to purchase this tool 3 times because the plates become loose and the handle area where the plates are attached crack; it's still functional but it's a little harder to work with.
on 9/24/2013 8:09:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Medium
Eyes: Blue
A wonderful product for girls and women who love that beachy curl hair or elegant waves. One of my top two favorite hair tools for curling. The first time I used it was a little difficult, but you get the hang of it. I recommend watching tutorials videos on YouTube. They are extremely helpful and entertaining! Strongly recommend this product! I have this, curling wand with no clamp, and a normal curling iron and they all give different kinds of curls.
on 8/7/2013 5:21:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Oily, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is the easiest hair tool on the market. I am one of those people who can barely get a curling iron to work and am terrified of using the curling wands for fear of burning my hand, so you now have an idea about the level of skill and confidence I am working with.
The waver heats up pretty quickly, you never have to touch anything but the handle, and it actually works!! I was very skeptical because I remember wavers when they came out in the 80s that only worked in the commercials, but this definitely waves your hair. It takes much less time than using a curling iron too because you don't have to keep going over your hair like many flat irons and curlers make you do.
There are tons of videos on You Tube on how to use it. If you are unsure, look at the videos first like I did so you will see how simple it is. If I can use this tool, literally anyone can!
on 5/3/2013 9:26:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I've had this for about 2 years now. I picked it up at Ulta, I can't remember the price tag on it, but figured I wasn't spending a whole lot of money to try this great tool. I have everything from flat irons to different size curling barrels to crimpers.. just not a waver. I love the results this gives! I have thick, straight hair and for the most part I've been lucky enough that my hair can withhold any style. This gives you that beachy/wavy gorgeous look. Very simple to use. As other reviewers have mentioned to check out youtube videos if unsure how to use. It does have a temperature setting so make sure it is adjusted to your hair type. Always use a heat protector spray. I've noticed that I can go about 2-3 days without washing my hair and it will still look gorgeous, of course you may want to use dry shampoo to touch up on the roots if your scalp tends to get oily.
Definitely a great purchase and another wonderful tool to my collection.
on 4/15/2013 9:19:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium Brown, Neutral
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This is the first deep waver I bought, so I don't really have anything to compare it to, but I do like this deep waver a lot. I love these kinds of waves; I used to braid my hair every night, but my problem with braids is that the waves they give start several inches from the root- I wanted waves that go all the way up to my scalp, if that makes sense? This deep waver does that, though I've burned my scalp a couple of times. The waves are very very pretty, mermaid-y, and I like to manipulate the size of the pieces I'm waving to give a little texture to it. I bought it for about $21 on amazon, which isn't expensive for a good heat styling tool. The only reason I give this a 4 is because it does cause some slight frizz at the top of my hair, nothing a serum can't take care of, but it is irritating and I didn't appreciate it.
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Nikon Complaints
I have read many of the complaints about Nikon service after sale, notably with respect to oil splattering on the D7000. I would like to relate what I consider to be a positive experience. I bought my D7000 body in December 2010. I used it for two years with no real problems, but never checked the dust/oil spots issue, using the camera primarily in single shot mode for general photography and never noticing anything serious. Every 6 months or so I would go to the Espace Nikon shop in Paris and have the sensors on my various Nikons checked and then cleaned if necessary, which they always did on the spot for no charge, in time to have a coffee next door and come back and pick it up.
In January 2013 I went on a safari in Burkina Faso and used the CH (continuous high) shooting rate on some wildlife photos. When I got home and started to post-process I noticed the spots all over the right side of the photos. I went back to Espace Nikon, told them of my experience and they sent it to the repair facility. A thorough service center check-up and cleaning was done at no charge. When I got the camera back I immediately put it through its paces at continuous high and the spots came back. I immediately went back to Espace Nikon and went through the same process a second time. When I got it back, same problem. So, I went back a third time. There are only two staff members at the desk at this center, and they have seen me regularly over the years (I had the AF motor on my 300mm AFS f/4 repaired at my cost) and they listened.
So, the body was sent in a 3rd time and I just got the repair estimate in the mail today. I'm way beyond the warranty period of course. The estimate was "no charge" to change the mirror drive unit. For all three of the service center check-ups I was never charged any return shipping to my doorstep.
Moral of the story, I was polite but insistent, and even though I am beyond the warranty coverage period this work and parts replacement is being done at no charge to me. Dealing with Nikon is not always a nightmare. I know that some of you would say that they should have replaced it long ago, but the fact is I never brought it to their attention until after the expiration of the warranty period and they still opted to make the repair at no charge. I may be jumping the gun since the camera isn't back yet, but at least so far they have not charged me a dime and I'm not a professional photographer, just a guy who walks in off the street.
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#1. "RE: Nikon Complaints" | In response to Reply # 0Bravozulu Registered since 04th Jun 2012Sat 30-Mar-13 04:39 PM
My impression is the same. Dealing with the Hollywood, California Nikon service center.
My first dealings with the Nikon company were in 1968. In Tokyo. I was always treated well, and with the highest level of professionalism.
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According to motorcycle Industry Council statistical information, motorcycle sales for 2008 have basically flatlined. If you're the typical dealer, chances are good that you're still marketing to the same demographic group the industry has targeted for the past 30 years: caucasian males between the ages of 18 and 54 with an annual household median income of $56,000, with a high-school degree and some college, working primarily at a white- or blue-collar job.
Maybe now's a time to take a look at what's happening demographically in the United States.
Demographically, over half of the population in the U.S. are women, and I'm sure that most of you have already made some effort to reach and service this important segment, as has the industry as a whole. It seems, however, that this portion of the market is not growing and is in fact stalled at around 10 percent. While 10 percent of the market is nothing to sneeze at, it would appear that this customer vein has been pretty well-mined.
If your traditional target groups are shrinking, then it's probably time to take a look at other groups that aren't currently the focus of your marketing and sales campaigns. The traditional groups are the low-hanging fruit, you know how to reach them and what turns them on, and it's relatively easy to market to these groups. Marketing to new and unfamiliar groups takes more effort, perhaps different messages, and a period of time to build credibility and a relationship.
The fastest growing demographic in the U.S. is the Hispanic population. The demographic makes up 15 percent of the population, with an expected growth to 19 percent by 2020. While in the past this group was largely found in the Southwest and Florida, there are now substantial Hispanic communities in just about every state in the country.
I attended a conference a few months ago where the subject was ethnic marketing, and while the content didn't address the motorcycle market specifically, the speaker pointed out some compelling reasons why we should be looking at ethnically distinctive markets.
While the Hispanic population is made up of a number of cultures, 53 percent are of Mexican heritage but born in the U.S., and their buying power is growing at a rate three times that of the average American — estimated to be between $1.2 and $1.4 trillion collectively, with an average household income similar to that of the current motorcycle demographic at $50,000 per year.
Car dealers long ago recognized the value of this demographic and have engaged agencies that specialize in reaching Hispanics by developing campaigns and promotions to tap into this potentially lucrative market. While this may not be a practical approach for you, according to the speaker it's an audience that's very easy to reach and may only require you to find someone who is 1) bilingual and 2) understands sales and marketing.
In many respects, reaching Hispanics is similar to reaching out to your traditional buyer. The Internet, word-of-mouth and direct mail are all great ways to reach this audience. It seems that Hispanics only get about 10 percent of the direct mail that caucasians get. My experience is that if I get a piece of direct mail with motorcycle information on it, I'm likely to read it. Most of the other stuff finds its way to the trash bin pretty quickly, so it's important that you design your piece and craft the wording to appeal to this unique audience.
It's recommended that your message be in both Spanish and English, and that it speaks to the opportunity of family involvement. The extended family is very important in making purchasing decisions. For example, point out that buying a scooter or small displacement motorcycle saves fuel and maintenance costs associated with a car or truck, thereby freeing up money for the family to spend on other items such as food and utilities.
Because of the family-orientation and traditional values, it's also important to build a presence in the community. Involvement in community events as a sponsor or participant can be extremely valuable in establishing your name in the marketplace.
Hispanics prefer the consultative approach to buying, and you need to be sensitive to the fact that making a purchase of this magnitude will take some time and probably involve some of the consumer's extended family. The key is to be patient and informative. Like everyone else, Hispanics want to be treated with respect and courtesy and it's important to remember that the wife, or mother is just as, or more, important to sell as the potential buyer.
While Hispanics are not particularly price-sensitive, they're willing to pay MSRP if they're convinced that it's a quality product, fairly priced and backed up with excellent service. Once sold, they tend to be brand-loyal.
I'm not suggesting that every dealer should try to capture a portion of this market, but I am suggesting that if you serve an area with a sizeable Hispanic community, then perhaps it's worth trying to grab a piece of this market. I'm sure it won't be easy or inexpensive, but over the long run, it may become very important to your dealership.
Mike Vaughan is the former publisher of Dealernews. You can reach him at email@example.com via firstname.lastname@example.com


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Arithmetic Teaching ApparatusCharts and Tables
With the advent of relatively large classes of students studying arithmetic in common schools, educators began to prepare special charts to assist in instruction. By 1900, these could be quite extensive. Arithmetic charts, like textbooks and flash cards, reflected contemporary ideas. Charts made in the 1830s were designed specifically to be used with a numeral frame. Those made in the 1890s showed metric as well as standard weights and measures. A chart from roughly the era of the New Math showed a number line—a mathematical construct not previously taught to young schoolchildren.
"Arithmetic Teaching Apparatus - Charts and Tables" showing 1 items.
Teacher's Number Line
- Description
- From the time of Descartes (1596–1650), mathematicians have described positive and negative integers as evenly spaced points on a line, now called the number line, that extends infinitely in both directions. This usage had made it into some school textbooks by the early 20th century. Particularly at the time of the development of the New Math in the 1950s and 1960s, number lines became part of the school classroom. This example of a number line was developed by Loraine McMillan and sold by Houghton Mifflin Company to accompany the 1972 edition of the textbook Modern School Mathematics. McMillan also prepared a leaflet describing how the number line should be used and a
that sold separately.
- The device consists of eleven cards. Ten of these can be placed end to end to show a number line with the integers from 0 to 100 written in red. The eleventh card is divided into segments but has no numbers marked on it. Each card, unfolded, measures 89 cm. w. x 11 cm. d. The cards were coated with clear plastic so that teachers could mark them with crayons or felt tip markers. The teacher's guide is printed on blue paper. A mark on it reads: Teacher's number line; teacher's guide(/) by (/) Loraine McMillan. Another mark on it reads: houghton (/) mifflin (/) company. A third mark reads: 1972 .
- This example appears unused. It was received in 2012, and had been the property of Harvard University mathematician Andrew Gleason.
- References:
- P. A. Kidwell, A. Ackerberg-Hastings, and D. L. Roberts, Tools of American Mathematics Teaching, Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press (2008), pp. 202-203.
- Max Beberman and Bruce Meserve, "The Concept of a Literal Number Symbol," Mathematics Teacher; 48, 1955, pp. 198–202.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1972
- maker
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- ID Number
- 2012.0064.01
- accession number
- 2012.0064
- catalog number
- 2012.0064.01
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center