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Pretty Much Everyone Who's Not A Broadcaster Comes Out Against Broadcast Treaty
from the make-it-go-away dept
While WIPO and the Broadcast Treaty supporters continue to pretend that there's broad support for such a treaty, reality says otherwise. A rather broad coalition of organizations that would be severely impacted by this have come out against the Broadcast Treaty. You can see the full document below, but among those who signed on are the American Television Alliance, the American Cable Association, Creative Commons, the Consumer Electronics Association, the Computer and Communications Industry Association, CTIA, EFF, Public Knowledge, TiVo, the Library Copyright Alliance and even Time Warner Cable (among many others). Basically, anyone and everyone who is not a broadcaster is against this. So why is it even on the table again?

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Way Klingler Fellowships are for full-time regular faculty at the associate or full professor rank who have potential for significant scholarship. In 2009, one Way Klingler fellowship in science and one in the humanities were awarded. The science fellow receives $50,000 annually for three years, and the humanities fellow receives $20,000 annually for three years. Funding for the science applicant is for research that requires higher-expense items, such as equipment, supplies and research staff. The humanities recipient can use the funding for critical research that requires time, access to information and travel.
When the blood flow to a region of a person's brain is obstructed, the result may be a catastrophic, and often fatal, injury. If the victim survives, he likely faces severe, debilitating injuries. Dr. Robert Scheidt, associate professor of biomedical engineering and recipient of the Way Klingler Fellowship in science, is hoping to change that.
Scheidt is researching sensorimotor learning — the process by which the brain learns to control motor actions such as reaching and interacting with dynamic objects. "Think about the challenge of bringing a spoonful of peas to your mouth without spilling," said Scheidt. His research integrates one-of-a-kind robotic tools developed at Marquette with neuroimaging techniques. His goal is to better understand how impaired sensory processing in the nervous system limits one's ability to perform activities of daily living.
Findings may be able to be applied to stroke victims and autistic children. "Because interacting with objects is fundamentally important to maintain a high quality of life, we need to optimize technologies and therapies for motor rehabilitation in patients with a neural injury or neurodevelopmental disorders," said Scheidt.
The fellowship award will allow Scheidt to generate the research data needed to develop federal grant proposals to continue his work beyond the three-year Way Klingler fellowship.
Although the subjects of her research are more than 200 years old, Dr. Diane Hoeveler sees relevant parallels in today's society. Hoeveler, professor of English and recipient of the Way Klingler Fellowship in the humanities, is researching English gothic chapbooks and their effect on Catholic emancipation between 1791 and 1829.
As part of her fellowship, Hoeveler is planning three summer research trips — to the University of Virginia in 2009, Germany in '10 and England in '11 — to examine as many of the 1,500 known chapbooks as she can. The chapbooks were typically 32- or 76-page publications that selectively condensed and manipulated longer gothic novels that were intended for the middle and upper classes, according to Hoeveler.
Chapbooks, Hoeveler thinks, were meant to incite the recently literate lower classes who were largely opposed to Catholic emancipation. Hoeveler has examined about 20 chapbooks and sees evidence that they were developed to influence anti-Catholic sentiment throughout England. "I was amazed at how virulent, crude, volatile and angry the voice was in these chapbooks," she said.
Hoeveler recognizes similar sentiment in religious intolerance today. "It shows how popular media and popular journalism can be used to stir up people by presenting 'others' as demonized," she said.


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Inspiration: Stylish Outdoor Sheds
A friend of ours, garden expert Debra Prinzing, visited more than one hundred outdoor sheds around the country with photographer William Wright a couple of years ago. In Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard Destinations, they documented a new backyard trend: the tool-shed-turned-dream house. "It can be an escape, retreat, a sanctuary, an art studio, a dining room, or even a whimsical playhouse for all ages," she writes. The photos from the book will encourage you to dream up a new kind of outdoor shelter...
• 1 The cover images, and also one of our favorites: An elaborate potting shed that's architecturally fun and also comfortable inside for the owner with a horticulture obsession.
• 2 An artist and printmaker turned this makeshift boathouse into a studio in Aptos, California, near Monterey Bay.
• 3 The owner of a landscape firm wanted her own greenhouse, so her brother designed her a uniquely modern space in Texas.
• 4 "In the heart of Washington State's apple country," Prinzing writes, "an art collector and an antiques dealer create a winsome and welcoming garden haven."
• 5 An open-air shelter, Norwegian-style, beckons a pair of homeowners to dine al fresco in the Santa Cruz mountains.
• 6 This stucco outdoor office in Santa Monica used to be a garage.
• 7 Almost like a state park shelter, this creek house in Washington State provides its owners with a place to comfortably read and watch the wildlife.
• 8 A product designer for Yahoo in Santa Monica uses this space as an office. She needed the room to spread out her art projects and painting easel.
"Virginia Woolf had it right. Women (and men, it turns out) yearn for a room of their own," Prinzing writes. "But instead of a little nook beneath the eaves, that room is now a shed."
For more ideas, see Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard Destinations, or Debra's blog.
(Images: William Wright)


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HONG KONG -- The Chinese arm of U.S. casino company MGM Resorts International signed a land deal Thursday for a new $2.5 billion casino resort in Macau, the world's biggest gambling market, hoping to catch up with the rapid expansion of rival casino operators.
MGM China Holdings Ltd. said it formally accepted a long-awaited land concession contract from the Macau government for a 7.2 hectare (17.7 acre) plot in the Cotai district, an area of reclaimed land that's earmarked for all new casinos in the Asian gambling haven.
MGM China said it is paying $161.4 million for the land, including a $56.2 million down payment. The rest will be split into eight equal installments.
The company plans to build a casino resort with a "truly unique MGM experience" that will include a five-star 1,600-room hotel, 500 gambling tables and 2,500 slot machines, MGM China said in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange, where its shares are traded. The company is a joint venture between Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International and Pansy Ho, daughter of Macau casino kingpin Stanley Ho.
Analysts estimate the company's share of the market is among the lowest of the six casino operators in Macau, the only place in China where casinos are legal. The deal means MGM China will be able to catch up with rivals that already operate in Cotai or have received approval to expand there.
Sands China, the Macau arm of U.S. billionaire Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands Corp., has three resorts in Cotai and is planning a fourth called the Parisian featuring a scale replica of the Eiffel Tower.
U.S. casino magnate Steve Wynn signed a land deal earlier this year to build his first Cotai resort, which he said will cost $4 billion. Wynn and MGM China operate one casino each in Macau.
Macau's casino revenues have rocketed since its government opened gambling to foreign operators about a decade ago. The former Portuguese colony raked in $33.5 billion in gambling revenue last year, more than five times the amount earned on the Las Vegas Strip. Wealthy "high-rolling" gamblers from mainland China have powered years of blistering growth, though it has leveled off this year as China's economy slows.
Macau casino operators are hoping to attract more middle-class families to their developments on Cotai, which was formed by reclaiming land between two islands. It's the only area with enough space for the mega-resorts that the companies want to build in Macau, which is also made up of a cramped spit of land jutting out from mainland China.
The "development of the Cotai land will offer compelling growth opportunities in the future," MGM China said.
In addition to the land premium, MGM must also pay annual rent of about $269,373 during construction, which is expected to take 36 months. When it's complete, the rent rises to $681,454.
The land lease is for 25 years.
Follow Kelvin Chan at twitter.com/chanman


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A year after its debut in Japan, new sales data gives us incite on where the system has performed best and worse in 2012.
ok how about we get Ratchet and Clank Full Frontal Assault, Sly Cooper Thieves in Time, Soul Sacrifice, Tearaway demos? and Killzone Mercenary beta?
Takes it easy buddy not everything at once...Calm down.
Ya but you and the other users here didn't need to thumb him down like that...
Anyway, it seems like sony made the right choice but too bad the japanese yen is so strong. They should of just focused on Japan
Good point about the Yen, Mika. I'm sure that's a big part of it.
These numbers are better than I thought, especially the US.
I hope this doesn't affect games being localized in Europe.
Strong Yen? How come Wii U and 3DS are selling crazy numbers then? It's clearly not all about the Yen.
Omg Mika, who cares?
I'm sure remanut won't kill himself over a few disagrees.
"Strong Yen? How come Wii U and 3DS are selling crazy numbers then? It's clearly not all about the Yen."
I'm not sure you're understanding the point about the yen's current exchange rate. The strong yen would only affect sales if the price of the 3DS or Vita were floating, but they aren't. The prices are fixed. If they weren't, as the yen rose or the US dollar weakened, we'd see the prices of products made in Japan fluctuate up or down depending on currency rates. That clearly doesn't happen, so it has zero impact on sales of a product.
What it does have an impact on is Sony or Nintendo's bottom line. If they're getting paid in US dollars, or euros for a product that cost them x number of yen to make, then as the other currencies weaken or the yen strengthens, then the dollars Sony or Nintendo get's for their products is lessened. During the worst of the market volatility, it was estimated that Sony at one point was receiving 25% less in revenue from products sold in Europe and the US than they were just a couple of years prior just due to the weakening of the US/Euro. FX rates are a huge reason why Sony and Nintendo, like most Japanese electronics makers, are struggling currently. Thankfully though the FX rates have been stabilizing and are expected to continue to help out companies like Sony/Nintendo.
As for the article, where on earth is this data coming from? Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo don't break up their data per region, and look at the US figures. PS3: 2.2 million in the US for 2012? According the the NPD group, wasn't the PS3 over 4 million in the US by the end of November? And 3 million 360 sales for the year in the US? Pardon? According to NPD the 360 sold 1.2 million in the US in November alone. It's gotta be over 6-7 million for the year.
Where are these BS numbers coming from?
This only means that PSV is in worst possition in EU and Japan,
EU is switching to Tablets + Smartphones
Japan is all about 3DS + Smartphones + Tablets
Nice piece of tech released in the worst time ever, Vita had no chance, should have been released in 2009 and it could have fared better...
Ratchet and Clank Full Frontal Assault is out man!
other stuff is too much to ask you know.
i cant find it on the psvita store, heck i cant even find a ratchet and clank vita video on youtube, anyways obviously sony isnt going to get all those demos out at the same time but it would be kool to get at least Sly Cooper Thieves in Time demo before 2013.
I didn't mean the PSV version ..
Remember to buy the PS3 version of Ratchet and Clank. You'll get the Vita version for free once it's released. It was delayed until next year.
USA... the most important place to sell games. THE MOST IMPORTANT IF YOU WANT YOUR STUFF TO BE POPULAR!
what good will ports do?
The Vita is big in the US and Europe, because the games are geared towards the western market. Wait until next year, The Vita will do some good numbers in Japan with all the great games coming before March 31st, 2013.
2013 is the year of the Gamer, no matter what platform you play one.
"big"....really? those numbers do not reflect big.
It's bigger in the US and Europe, because the games are geared towards the western market.
It should have been bigger by now, but the price is one thing and Nintendo scar a lot of people with the sudden price cut, and I don't think people want that to happen again. Especially when you hear personally from Sony telling the media that a price cut will happen next year.
So true, PC Gamers will be getting Crysis 3, a game that is expected to melt graphics cards like the original Crysis, we also have Metro Lat Light, Arma 3, and Watch Dogs. amazing year for PC gamers, PS3 has God of War, Last of us, Beyond, and 360 has Gears, Splinter Cell, Tomb Raider. Should be an amazing year.
pc and ps3 owners also have splinter cell and tomb rider
that leaves xbox with gears only
360 and PS3 also have Crysis 3, Metro Last Light and Watchdogs.
Seriously guys, down votes ? I was referring to the specific games that shined on certain systems. Crysis 3 is DX11 only, and has been said to be far ahead of the console version. Same goes for Metro and Watch Dogs.
I'm sorry, but I had to make a account to say this: Unlike a certain Japanese company; Nintendo actually gave away 20 free titles via the Nintendo eShop. Sure, they are NES and GBA games; but I haven't seen another company do that for a price drop. Some of those NES titles and all of the GBA titles are exclusive to early backers, so I feel like my purchase back in March 2011 was worth every penny. (Even if they were made available to the public, which I wish they were; I'd still feel like my purchase was justified.) I also do own a PS Vita, PSP (because that's still this/last-gen with PS3 and Xbox; right?) Xbox 360, and PS3 so please don't just jump to conclusions that I'm a Nintendo fanboy; because I'm not.
So, how is that a reply to my comment? I never mentioned Nintendo in my comment.
Sony never gave away 20 retro titles, unless you think of PlayStation Plus (But thats a paid service). But they did give away 4 games to those affected by the hack. Due to their bad network. Nintendo gave away 20 games (20 of which I have as well) because they prematurely dropped the price of the 3DS, because of the unexpected sales of the system. One was a welcome back and the other was more of an apology to those that bought the system a few months before the drop(I accepted with open arms).
You will probably never see that happen again for a price drop, because not many console makers drop a system's price 5 months after launch. Every console maker has tried to appease their consumers and keep them. Whether it's give away games, due to a hack or a price drop being so sudden. I think, if something of that nature would happen again, the console maker will try it's best to please and win back their customer base.
It was towards your third comment, the site wouldn't let me reply directly to that comment so I replied to this one. My bad not mentioned the comment number.
Also, the PSN Hack/game giveaway totally blew right past my mind. I didn't get a PS3 until shortly after. :S
Two of the best-selling Vita games in Japan, Hatsune Miku Project Diva f and Persona 4 the Golden both sold around the 300,000 mark.
If around 500,000+ Vitas were sold in Japan, then the software conversion rate for those games are like, 1 in 2. That's kinda scary if you think about it. Like if you see someone on a train playing the Vita, there's a 50% chance he has 1 of those 2 games.
I play my Vita on the train in Japan, and don't own either..
Haha, congratulations on being in the 25th percentile that don't own either (50% x 50%? I'm not good at math).
What do you play on your Vita?
I play my Vita on the train in Japan, and I own both. We balance each other out.
@ Mister428
Too early to be thinking about the percentages, but this year I've mainly be playing:
Motorstorm RC
Mah Jong Fight Club
Metal Gear Solid 2 (a lot)
Gravity Daze (Rush)
Unit 13 (which I'm enjoying)
@ knifefight
Nice! I don't see many other Vita gamers on the train, but then again, these days I don't see many handheld gamers at all. That is, not counting phone based fluff.
I've only ever seen 2 Vitas in the wild. I could see over one person's shoulder and it looked like he was playing Lord of Apocalypse (I can't be sure cause I don't have that game -- this was like right after launch so it seems a likely bet, because I knew which games it WASN'T), but I don't know about the other guy.
I should also say for our previous stat, I own Persona 4 Golden but haven't played it yet. Miku, I play at home because all the swiping and rhythmic taping might be problematic to the people around me -- and you know how the locals worry about disturbing each other ^^;;
But still!
When I'm playing my Vita on the go it's usually...
Gravity Daze, Hot Shots Golf (this is my ultimate go-to), WipEout 2048, or the PSP Valkyria Chronicles 3 (got it cheap from the UMD passport program, since I have the PSP version).
@ knifefight
Cool. lol about upsetting the locals on the train. I was recently playing a ton of Gravity Rush, and had to be selective about which sections I played during the commute; trying to get gold on some of the challenges was definitely a no no for the train!
I recently started Unit 13, and that seems pretty ideal for the commute.
i got my vita on blk friday. i have downloaded a couple of plus games since i got it. i am loving the vita. i can not wait for Killzone Mercenary.
Im very interested to know the details of Killzone multiplayer.
900001 for US. That 1 makes all the difference.
I blame Capcom for skipping Monster Hunter away from the Vita... but I'm really looking forward to Soul Sacrifice even though it's more arena based than hunting.
Edit: Oh yeah, like Godchild1020 said. The demo is out but only for the Japanese PSN. They might release it in NA since the devs wrote a holiday blog. Hopefully, they release an english version so I can finally understand what I'm doing in the game.
While the Vita didn't get Monster Hunter, it did get some great replacements to take it's place. I played the Soul Sacrifice demo, I found it enjoyable and can't wait for the release.
Can't blame capcom however, if you're going to play that style of gamewhy not blame Sony for not getting GT Vita lined up for a 2012 release.
Wow for your name being CommonSenseGamer you seem to have no common sense at all. Blame Sony for not having GT Vita lined up for 2012? Fail.
Mohan will come to 3DS only in summer. How long will it be for the game to release outside Japan - only Capcom knows.
Till then PSV will have Ragnarok Odyssey, Soul Sacrifice, Phantasy Star Online and God Eater 2. I can care less for Mohan.
Hmm. 900k in he US compared to 238k in the Uk is about the same proportionaly given the population size isnt it?
Hopefully this means Tales will get a localization.:) I was also surprised where it said that RPG's are the best selling genre.
Im not surprised by this at all since most of the games appeal to western audiences.
Funny, 'cause I'm seeing a lot of past Vita games that are Japan only, and pretty much all of the future Vita games I see are Japan only, too.
Because the Japanese hate us unless they're making a lot of money off us. Just compare how many western developed games that get released in Japan. Just about every single one of them, and then how many Japan developed games don't get released in the west. Most of them.
Good to hear.
The more units it sells, the more publishers will pay attention to it.
And the less publishers pay interest, the less it will sale. I bought one just for LBP. Had a nice surprise with uncharted however. Hope it gets some more great games in 2013.
I was also surprised at how much I am enjoying uncharted, I really enjoyed all the console versions with 2 being my favorite. I was planning on skipping GA well unless I caught it on a super great deal and then it was offered for ps+ and oh man what a great game, I should have bought it the same day I bought my vita it's that good. So far my favorite games ar U:GA Gravity Rush, Persona 4, LBP, Unit 13, but really I've enjoyed everything I bought so far and still have more titles I want to pick up.
I am getting one tomorrow, But the Boxing day sale for the vita is fucking weak. Oh well I will shop around a couple store and see if i get lucky.
If anyone spots a good sale north of the border reply to this or PM me please !! :)
I'd say check CheapAssGamer everyday. you'll eventually spot a sale that someone is doing.
Vita sucks and needs more non ports and of course the price drop and that's coming next year so hopefull sales will go up but if not then people really don't like the system
Vita rocks and has plenty of non ports.
^^^ This.
Anyway, what's wrong with ports? Especially considering most of Vita's ports are upgraded versions of a game. "Disgaea 3, Persona 4 Golden, Mortal Kombat (Not graphically on this one, but gameplay-wise), also getting a better version of DOA5 apparently."
I have quite a few ports which I'm really happy with. I also currently own 6 Vita exclusive titles right now and the system hasn't even been out a year yet. I'd say that's a pretty good amount. 7 if you include a Japanese import lol. That's not even taking into account PSN Vita games like Sound Shapes, Super Stardust, Escape Plan, etc.
Actually, i was turned off by the Mortal Kombat game on the Vita. There's an input lag compared to the PS3 version. I dont know if they have patched it but when I downloaded it from PSN day 1 when it was released... it was horrible.
Funny people could use that exact same logic on the wii u, too many ports and too expensive therefore it sucks. (which is true to an extent it is the most expensive console and has the least original titles) Whether it sucks or is awesome is purely a personal opinion.
But if someone said that about the wii u, you and the rest of the 2012 nintendo defense brigade would bring out the war drums.
For a person always talking down to others, telling the idiots to do their research, your dumbass should look up the terms subjective and opinion and stop confusing them with facts.
and yet japan still has vita games that the rest of the world doesnt have, with numbers like that for NA over Japan, you would think that ALL games would come to NA
What? A piece of video game hardware sells the most in the world's biggest video game market? I think even Pachter could have seen this one coming.
Well, its not really surprising. Generally everything sells best in the US.
Its pretty much just Fifa and Dragon Quest that sells more in other countries
Holy crap, submitter:
"A year after its debut in Japan, new sales data gives us incite on where the system has performed best and worse in 2012."
Incite? INCITE? I think you also mean "best and worst".
people didn't like the psvita until they found out that it can play downloaded psone and psp games. i want one
What surprises me is.
I bought my son a 3ds this xmas.
I've compared the two, some games that are on both, and the vita version always looks clearer and runs better.
Leaves me with the conclusion that people are buying the 3ds for Mario/playing 2ds games/current trend.
Maybe it's the rez of the screen.
3DS 800x240 - Top screen that matters.
VITA 960x544 - Amazing clarity.
Not really understanding why the 3ds sells like it does.
Bandwagon much?
Sony clearly needs to do something in the Land of the Rising Sun. Too much games are geared towards the western audience, not that its a bad thing but we can clearly see the difference here and Japan is suppose to be one of the biggest handheld gaming market.
Got a vita for Christmas, this thing is beastly! 8 player party/cross game chat. I can't even put this thing down lol! My PS3 is mad at me right now but I still got love for it.
Please give me a MGS vita title (New title not remake)
The Vita is amazing! Uncharted Is just like it is on the console.
not close really. It looks great and I really love the game but I believe the PSVita is still/just not powerful enough.
Maybe it's a matter of time for developers to get more out of it but it feels like the more demanding games are hitting a red line...
I just hope I am wrong and they surprise me with another Uncharted game with even better graphics and constant framerate.
And Near! I also added PS:All Stars on Vita and it plays well. I'm really shocked at how it holds up. I can't wait for TearAway :-)
They seriously need to stop the doom articles. The vita hasn't even been out for a full year, other handhelds where also slow out of the gate. The vita is a beautiful beast and people need to try it for themselves before they hate.
I don't understand the whole "the Vita is going to die because it's not out selling other consoles" thing. Isn't the point of making games to make money? Are there any recent reports that the Vita isn't making Sony money? Money is all that matters and so these childish fanboys who kiss their 3DS' good night french style are making themselves look like silly pathetic tools. Enjoy your console and stop wasting you time talking about stupid conversations that help no one including yourself. Unless you have an investment in the Nintendo company you're a fool to waste time trying to derail the Vita as your daily hobby.
All the best.


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Event: Bollywood stars like Diana Hayden, Neha Dhupia, kunal kohli, Kajol gathered to lend their support to Shiksha 2009 at Hotel Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai.
Guest List: Kajol, Neha Dhupia, Diana Hayden, Tisca Chopra, Rahul Bose, Shiney Ahuja, Kunal Kohli
Venue: Hotel Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai.
Date: 03-Apr-2009
Bollywood celeb Aamir Khan along with wife Kiran Rao were spotted at PVR.
Bollywood producers-directors Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Krishan Kumar, Ravi Bahl, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Wardha Nadiadwala celebrate diwali with Bhushan Kumar
Bollywood celebs Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, Sonali Bendre, Nimrat Kaur among others were snapped by paparazzi.Bebo looked super cool in a casual look. She wore a white t-shirt with yoga pants...
Bollywood actress Shama Sikander celebrated Diwali festival at her residence.
Bollywood celebs Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari, Aparshakti Khurrana, Bhushan Kumar, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Sachin Tendulkar, Rajkumar Hir...


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'Approaching Midnight' premieres at American Legion convention
"Approaching Midnight," a film about an Army staff sergeant who returns from Afghanistan to find death and corruption his small Louisiana hometown, premiered Monday night in Houston at the American Legion's national convention.
The private screening was at the George R. Brown Convention Center, where the convention runs through Thursday.
Sam Logan Khaleghi, 29, directed, produced, wrote and starred in the action and crime drama, independently financed and produced for about $1 million before being picked up by Monterey Media.
Khaleghi has produced several short films and appeared in a few TV movies. He was born in Iran but moved to the States as a child, shuttling between Dallas and Detroit growing up. He is happy to bring "Approaching Midnight" to Texas and thousands of Legionnaires. About 10,000 members are expected to attend the convention.
Q: Why are you premiering the movie at the American Legion's national convention?
A: American Legion members were pivotal in making the film. They were extras, and also an American Legion honor guard appears in the movie.
Q: How did the movie come about?
A: This was a labor of love. About a decade ago, I started jotting down ideas on napkins. I'm a patriotic person and a big supporter of our military, but I didn't want to do a political film. I wanted to combine action, drama and romance. The film is somewhat faith-based. There's no cursing. It's rated PG.
Q: Can you describe the plot, briefly?
A: It's fiction in a real-world setting. You see a young Army staff sergeant, Wesley Kent, coming home, but home isn't what he remembers. He still has one more fight. Looking into his girlfriend's death, he finds corruption.
Q: Other than you, who stars in the film?
A: The big name is country singer Jana Kramer, who plays Wesley's girlfriend. She's on tour with Blake Shelton right now. (Kramer won the 2013 Academy of Country Music award for new female vocalist.) Brandon T. Jackson plays Wesley's best friend. People might know him from "Tropic Thunder" or "Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son."
Q: When will the public be able to see "Approaching Midnight?"
A: There's a platform release in a few cities starting Aug. 30, but I don't think all the locations have been finalized. The DVD will be released Oct. 8, and it's available for pre-order at major retailers. People can watch the trailer at montereymedia.com/approachingmidnight.


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Drobo Mini, the Sophisticated Backup System In a Small Package [REVIEW]
Want to back up your Mac or PC in the fastest and safest possible way? The Drobo Mini is scarcely larger than your hand, and with its Thunderbolt ports, it can back up boatloads of data at blazing speed. We received one here for review, loaded it up to the hilt with fast drives and took it for a spin.
Attached directly to your Mac or PC, it can either automatically backup your drive on a regular basis, or it's fast enough to use as another drive. And, because it has redundant disks, it protects your data even if one (or even two) of the disks inside fails.
Using fast Thunderbolt ports is a great benefit of the Drobo Mini. Currently available on newer Macs (and only a tiny number of PCs so far), it transfers data almost at the same speed as the disk can crank it out. This we had to try, so we fired up our MacBook Pro with Retina display and connected the Drobo Mini, which contained four 750GB 2.5-inch notebook drives. If you don't have a Mac, you can still use the Drobo Mini on a PC via a USB 3.0 port, which won't be quite as fast.
Failsafe Backup
One reason this system is so well-suited for backup is that it offers extra protection when you have multiple disks on board. Say you've placed four drives into this unit, and one of them fails. The Drobo is using a system it calls BeyondRAID, which can retrieve the data from the other drives and reconstruct it for you, so you won't lose a thing.
You can even select dual-drive redundancy, where even if two drives fail, you'll still have all your data. The downside? With single-drive redundancy, half of your disk space will be taken up by this tricky scheme, and if you choose dual drive redundancy, even more disk space is required, and it's slightly slower. Here's our results, where we tested the speed of both modes, and compared that with the speed of the MacBook Pro's solid-state drive:
This is a seriously sophisticated system. For example, there's an option to install an 80GB solid-state flash memory card into the bottom of the unit, which functions as a data accelerator, giving you what Drobo calls a "hot data cache," or superfast access to often-used data without having to dip into the slower spinning drives. And even without that optional drive, if there's a power failure, the Drobo Mini kicks into battery power, holding whatever data you were transferring at the time, and then keeping the drive running on battery power long enough to place that data safely onto the disk drives. And the battery? It recharges itself when the power is restored. Cool.
We enjoyed using this little enclosure, with its color-coded lights surrounding its front face, telling us the status of the drives within. We also liked the way you can hot-swap the drives, taking one out and putting in a larger one even while the system is running. And we appreciate its easy portability, its 7-inch-square size not too big to slip into a laptop bag, although it does weigh nearly 3 pounds when fully loaded.
The Price is Wrong
With the system this powerful and capable, you'd expect it to be expensive, and you'd be right. That's the downside of the Drobo Mini, where the enclosure itself costs $649. But that's just the beginning. The 2.5-inch notebook drives we installed for testing, Seagate Momentus 7500 RPM 750GB drives, cost $75, and that's the lowest price we could find online. In addition, the small solid-state drive that gives you that nifty data acceleration feature will run you another $75 (update: keep checking all these drive prices online — they're changing fast). Total price of the system as tested: a cool $1,024. Ouch. It'll cost you even more if you'd like to put solid-state drives inside, but then your backup speed will be much faster. But keep in mind, you can put any storage you want into the Drobo Mini, as long as they're 2.5-inch drives.
For someone who has to deal with lots of data, and wants to be sure none of it is lost to the vagaries of hard disk failures, this is an ideal system. It's especially useful if portability is important to you. If you do lots of video editing, you'll feel like you've just gotten a gigantic walk-in closet for all of your clips and finished videos. Best of all, you can rest easy knowing that your data is backed up and is as safe as it can possibly be.


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Cambridge, Mass. – Led by a record-breaking performance from Wyatt Ubellacker, the MIT men's swimming team defeated Bowdoin College 217-77 and Babson College 226-60 in a tri-meet this past weekend at the Zesiger Pool.
Ubellacker broke the Institute record in the 100 meter Butterfly, winning the race in 49.67. He also won the 50 meter freestyle sprint in a time of 20.97, qualifying him for the NCAA "B" cut.
The men's squad won 13 of the meet's events, including the 400 yard freestyle and 200 yard medley relays, both teams that Ubellacker was a part of. Colby Dunn, Brendan Deveney and Brett Boval were the other members of the medley team that finished in 1:35. 62, while Dunn, Brendan Liu and Max Pruner won the freestyle contest in 3:11.50.
Pruner also scored a win in the 1,000 yard freestyle competition (10:08.86), edging teammate Tim Wall (10:11.98), while Dunn scored victory in the 200 yard free (1:43.53) and the 100 yard free (47.27).
Toomas Sepp won the 200 yard fly in (1:55.53). Liu (200 yard back – 1:55.52) and Deveney (200 yard breast (2:16.26) and 200 yard IM (2:01.19)) also grabbed points for the Engineers, as did Remy Mock, who win the 500 yard freestyle in 4:50.04, with Pruner just .76 behind him.
On the diving boards, junior Chao He grabbed a second place finish in both 1 meter (166.8) and 3 meter (161.10), though both events were won by Babson's Ryan Pope.
The men's team will take Thanksgiving weekend off before hosting the MIT Invitational December 3rd and 4th.


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Welcome Home
Marlborough College helped welcome back 200 soldiers from the 4 Military Intelligence Battalion home from Afghanistan today.
Servicemen and women assembled outside the Memorial Hall before marching through the High Street to a dais outside Lloyds Bank, where speeches were given.
Having completed a six month tour as part of Operation Herrick, the soldiers enjoyed a memorable return with medals given to 40 members of the battalion who had completed their first tour.


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Our Christian friends are enduring great suffering, along with all the Syrian people, under the escalating violence of the Assad regime and the counter-violence of armed resistance groups. The international community seems unable to agree on ways to bring the violence to a halt or to find a path of engagement that can lead to a peaceable resolution of the conflict. As believers in Jesus Christ, who declare that our God is "able to find a way when there is no way," we must go to God in prayer on behalf of all who are suffering and ask for wisdom as to how we might provide comfort and support.
Here are some things we all can do:
- We can pray for all the parties involved – victims of violence, their perpetrators and members of the international community who are seeking ways to support a peaceable outcome to this disaster.
- We must pray especially for our Christian partners, knowing that as in other places in the region, they will remain a minority at risk regardless of the outcome. Christians in Syria – who are an essential component of the fabric of Syrian culture and history – trace their Christian heritage back to the apostolic era and make up about 10% of the population of 22 million. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has partnered with Syrian churches for most of the last two centuries. Please join your hearts in prayer for our sisters and brothers with whom we have been made one in the Body of Christ.
- We can become more fully informed about what is actually happening in Syria and within the peace-seeking efforts of the international community. The background material provided below can help us begin to get a perspective on what has happened, and there are numerous paths to keeping our prayers informed and relevant through media emanating from the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. Our mission partners also provide valuable perspectives.
- We can respond to this ongoing tragedy, with its loss of life, injury, and devastation of homes, neighborhoods, cities and towns by generous giving to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering and to the designated giving account DR000081 – Middle East. Your gifts will be used to provide humanitarian assistance to displaced families and others impacted by this crisis. Funds will also help our mission partners in the region as they respond.
- We can ask our government to support a mediated process of cessation of violence by all perpetrators (including the Assad regime and armed opposition groups), and refrain from military intervention in Syria (which we understand, in this case, will be certain to result in more loss of lives and lead to adverse outcome to the Syrian people and the region).
Syria's "Arab Spring" events started in March 2011 in the city of Deraa and spread rapidly throughout the country. People took to the streets spontaneously, and were quickly joined by dissidents – at first mostly secular, intellectual liberals – who had been planning for a few years. Peaceful demonstrations were calling for political freedom, an end to corruption, action on poverty and the lifting of an emergency law. The Assad regime's response included promises of reforms (which were perceived by some as empty slogans, while others welcomed the promises) on the one hand and brutal suppression of protests on the other hand.
The atmosphere of protests and brutal government response provided an opportunity for several opposition groups to not only join in the protests, but to hijack what started as peaceful calls for reforms. These opposition groups (some heavily armed) include Islamists as well as secular groups and Army defectors. Different opposition groups are supported by different Middle Eastern countries (such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar) and other forces such as Al Qaeda. Some reports have documented the smuggling of arms via Lebanon to insurgents and militia in Syria. Two opposition groups – the Syrian National Council and the Syrian Free Army – have been given refuge in Turkey. The Assad regime is supported by many in Syria's two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo.
Assad is from the minority Alawite sect (an offshoot of Shia Islam) and still has many supporters, especially among minorities. The biggest protests have been in Sunni-majority areas. Clashes between opposition groups and the regime in some cities in Syria continue to intensify to dangerous levels, particularly the city of Homs. More recently, a few small towns have come under the control of armed groups. Some analysts are warning of an all out civil war in Syria. Innocent civilians, including Christians, are in fear and suffering. A few thousand have fled to neighboring countries, and more have become internally displaced. The United Nations reported that as many as 7000 Syrians have been killed, including security forces and Army personnel.
The United States and European Union have imposed sanctions on Assad, but Russia and China have blocked a Western-sponsored draft resolution on Syria at the UN. Instead, Russia and China support a mediated domestic political process and cessation of violence by all perpetrators in Syria, and back Assad's call for reforms. The international community's efforts to secure a peaceful resolution to the crisis have failed thus far. Interferences by other Middle Eastern and Western countries have exacerbated the situation. Syrians are bewildered as to why they are made to pay for an international desire to isolate Iran. In a meeting of the heads of churches of Syria on 15 December, the patriarchs "rejected all sorts of foreign intervention from any foreign party" and "called for the lifting of the sanctions."
On February 23, the Secretary-Generals of the UN and the League of Arab States appointed former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan as a Joint Special Envoy on the Syrian crisis. Mr. Annan's task is to consult broadly and engage with all relevant interlocutors within and outside Syria in order to end the violence and the humanitarian crisis, and facilitate a peaceful Syrian-led and inclusive political solution that meets the democratic aspirations of the Syrian people.
A prayer for the Syrian People
Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace,
as you appeared to Paul
on the road to Damascus,
shine forth in these dark days
to show us your way of peace.
Put an end to violence
and murderous threats.
Fill every heart
with the Spirit of peace;
in your holy name we pray.
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Good Voodoo Music – a new label from a diverse collective with an emphasis on proper musicianship. Good Voodoo has a passion for all things deep and soulful, but draws from influences way beyond the dance music sphere, so expect every release to be a lush blend of different global flavours.
The in-house musicians, Good Voodoo Society, spearhead the inaugural release on the A-Side with their summery and vocal interpretation of So Much More.
Then Adam Shaw does his thing with a remix and a dub. Already earmarked as one to watch and destined for greatness by none other than the Grammy nominated boss of Toolroom Records, Mark Knight, Adam Shaw is a rising star of the house music world having released on Toolroom Records, New State Music and Mau5trap to name but a few. He has also remixed the likes of Deadmau5 andKris Menace.
Off The Cuff's mix sees them team up with saxophonist John McGough, who has previously played live with Carl Cox. Off The Cuff have previously released on Lost My Dog, Defected In The House, and Sidetrak among others.
Good Voodoo leader Dominic Nelson-Ashley takes a bow with hisTribal Vybes remix. His illustrious music career has seen him regularly creating new dance music that blends organic African and Latin rhythms and instrumentation with electronic music in places as diverse as Freetown, Sao Paulo, Havana, New York, Buenos Aires and Sydney. His music and productions have been heard onUniversal Records, Pleasure Republique, Megablock Records, Big Dada/Ninja Tune, Sky TV, BBC Radio, and Channel 4.
The remainder of the release showcases two guys with over 40 years of experience of the scene between them, DJ Liam Dunningand Born 2 Groove (Karl Goodison).
Artist: Good Voodoo Society
Title: So Much More (The Mixes)
Label: Good Voodoo Music
Cat No: GVM001
Style: Soulful House
Release Date: November 1st, 2011
1: Good Voodoo Society – So Much More (Good Voodoo Soul Mix)
2: Good Voodoo Society – So Much More (Adam Shaw Remix)
3: Good Voodoo Society – So Much More (Adam Shaw Dub)
4: Good Voodoo Society – So Much More (Off The Cuff Instrumental Dub)
5: Good Voodoo Society – So Much More (Tribal Vybes Remix)
6: Good Voodoo Society – So Much More (DJ Liam Dunning Remix)
7: Good Voodoo Society – So Much More (Born 2 Groove Vocal)
8: Good Voodoo Society – So Much More (Born 2 Groove Dub)
Good Voodoo Website


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Woodworking Workshop
The shop offers instruction in all aspects of woodworking including furniture design, cabinetmaking, wood turning and carving. You'll find extensive tools and machinery, a finishing room equipped with a spray booth, and a studio for matting and framing photos, prints, posters and drawings. There is also an extensive library of texts and periodicals on furniture design and construction as well as general issues in the history of design.
Students of all levels of experience are encouraged to try out the shop (starting with a Woodworking Orientation Session, below). You could build a set of shelves, a desk or perhaps a cabinet for your video, TV and audio systems. Studio Art students might want to build canvas stretchers; engineering students might need to construct models or prototypes. Woodshop instructors are always available to help you with all aspects of your work.
Fall 2018
The Woodworking Workshop will be open for the Fall term from
Wed, September 12, through Fri, November 30.
Open to Dartmouth students with a valid Dartmouth ID.
Sun & Mon: closed
Tue & Fri: 1 pm – 5 pm
Wed & Thu: 1 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 9 am – noon & 1 pm – 5 pm
Regular shop users should note the dates and times on the Orientation Schedule as the shop will be closed to regular use during scheduled orientation sessions.
Dartmouth students: $12 per term
Woodworking Orientation Sessions
Attendance at one orientation session will provide an introduction to the safe use of major power tools and, together with successfully completing the On-line Woodworking Safety Module, will certify students to use the Hopkins Center Woodworking Shop. Register online or at the Hopkins Center Box Office. Fee: $5
Click on the following dates to enroll in an orientation session. (Dartmouth students must first log in via the Hopkins Center for the Arts green Student Log‑in portal to access these links. If you have trouble with the log-in process, call or email the Hop Box office at email@example.com or 603.646.2422.)
Wed, September 19 at 2 pm
Wed, September 19 at 6 pm
Thu, September 27 at 2 pm
Thu, September 27 at 6 pm
Tue, October 2 at 6 pm
Tue, October 9 at 6 pm
Tue, October 16 at 6 pm
Tue, October 23 at 6 pm
After attending one Orientation session, please go online to the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) website, log in, choose "Woodworking."
Upon completion of the safety module, you will receive an automatic email reply. Show that reply to the Woodshop staff, and you will be certified to use shop's power tools.
Workshop Schedule
Fee includes all materials. Orientation included in each workshop.
All workshops are held on Fridays, 6–9 pm
Bowl Turning: September 28 - $20
Build a Side Table: October 5 & 12 - $35
Bowl Turning: November 2 - $20
Bandsaw Boxes: November 9 - $20
To register for a workshop contact:
email@example.com, 603.646.2347
The Woodworking Shop is located downstairs in the Hopkins Center, room 62, across from the Paddock Music Library.
Photo Gallery
Woodworker Dudley Whitney, one of the treasured teachers in the Hop's Student Workshops, was the subject of this December 1 profile in an NPR series celebrating great teachers and teaching!
For more information email Greg Elder or call the Woodworking Workshop (603.646.2347) during studio hours.


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Outsourcing Benefits Michigan Economy and Taxpayers
Lawmakers in Congress and in more than 30 state legislatures have targeted foreign outsourcing as a threat to U.S. employment and prosperity. Along with certain critics in the news media, such as CNN's Lou Dobbs, they charge that U.S. companies are firing American workers in significant numbers and replacing them with foreign service workers in low-wage countries such as India. Legislative proposals in Michigan and elsewhere have focused on barring federal or state contracts with companies that would "offshore" the work to call centers or information technology providers abroad.


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2013 and earlier-Honda CR-V Prices Paid and Buying Experience
billy3554 Posts: 148A thing to recognize is a cash deal does not always provide a dealer with the most profit. Letting a dealer finance a vehicle often provides them a "reserve" which is profit from the financing.
Sometimes a good approach is to let the dealer finance which, if they get more profit from financing, might allow them to sell the vehicle at a lower price. You can always contact the finance company after the sale and pay off the loan immediately. There are rarely any pre-payment penalties on auto loans.
The small amount of interest you would pay might be offset by the price redcution. Just tell the dealer you will finance with them if they will lower the price by a few hundred dollars. What is the worse that can happen? If they say no and you still want the vehicle just pay cash. Nothing lost.0
Hi Brian - Thanks for your earlier reply. I am now going with EX-L AWD w/o Nav and got a quote of 26300 on it. With that in mind, I am thinking of negotiating a OTD of $28k. Is that a good deal or there is still room for negotiation. What are your thoughts?0
Try to make that deal the last day of march.
2016 BMW X-5 35i, 2013 Genesis 5.0 R-spec, 2012 MB ML3500
Can you post the name of the dealership that gave you the quote of 26300 for an EXL AWD w/o nav? I'm looking for same! Thanks!0
snapcat Posts: 1For a white 2013 CR-V EX 2wd
$24,043 sale price
398 tint, security system, door guards, mud guards
2,273.02 tax
441.66 license & reg.
399.98 doc fee
$27,555.66 out-the-door
Looks like taxes where I live are high compared to other states like 9 percent, I guess the lowest in the general area would be 8.8 percent but I tried cross shopping a lot of other dealers and they are just playing games and no one seems to think they can go below this quote.
Btw why is the last day of March a good one to make a deal? Is there some hidden dealer incentive for March?0
mnc4494 Posts: 13The end of March is the end of the month and the end of a quarter. The invoice price is not what it costs the dealer for a car. The auto makers have other ways of other compensating dealers.
These are not anywhere on the internet and I would bet that only the sales or general manager really know what the goals they have to hit in order to get a "rebate".
Example, ( note these numbers are for illustration only) on March 30th dealer A is 2 cars away from reaching a sales incentive that would rebate 1% of MSRP for all the cars it sold in March or for the first quarter of the year. Dealer B is 10 cars. The dealers have an incentive in the form of rebate money to hit the target. If dealer A sells 2 cars a day on average they are almost certain to hit their incentive. Dealer B sells 5 cars a day so they have to be more aggressive in their pricing to get people buying cars. Do you think a dealer would sell a couple cars for $1,200 or more below invoice if they were going to get a rebate worth $50,000.
How do you know where dealers stand? Only one way, have multiple dealers compete. The dealer that stands to get the rebate by having you purcahse today will usually get you the best price.0
Good points,
The best time to buy a new vehicle is the last day of any month or at quarters end. You never buy a car in the middle of any month.. End of march is the 1st quarter for car companies..
Most dealerships do not sell in high volume.. By emailing or contacting 30 or more dealerships you will find and make the best possible deal on the last day of the month.
Dealerships like Weymouth honda , Bosch, in Boston are high volume
Price honda in D.E. sell alot of vehicles. these dealerships get bigger incentive checks back from the Honda corp. they will sell cheaper than the little guy.
like above post mentioned you could find a really good deal if you find these dealerships at the end of the month..
Here is the formula to figuring the market price of your vehicle and getting the best price possible.
1- Invoice price
2-minus dealer holdback
3-minus any incentives and rebates
4- minus dealers Doc fee's.
5- Once you know the below invoice numbers you call as many dealerships and speak with the internet or sales mgr and let them know that for xxx price plus tax and dmv fee's you buy that moment and will secure the deal with a credit card deposit. to hold vehicle.. If your a good negotiator make your calls on the last day of the month. there is no need to step into any dealership to get your best price... You work your deal on the phone then pick up vehicle when its preped and ready..
6- Always get pre-approved with finance from the lowest bank rate or credit union.... this way you make the dealer match or beat it..This is the first thing you need to do..
This is the best starting point to any new car purchase. You always work up from this number.If you cant get dealership to remove doc fee's i always add that fee to the below invoice sale price.
Doc fee's are added dealer profit. Dont get suckered into paying high doc fee's.
Good luck
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Most dealerships in N.J. wont remove doc fee's. Some will reduce doc's fee's.
Example::: if i want to buy my CRV for $500 below invoice and that dealerships doc fee's are $399 my asking price to buy is $899 below dealers invoice.
Why give any dealer large doc fee's. these dealerships sucker thousands of people in the buying game. If a dealer wants your business he will work with you. If not move on to the next dealership..
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Still trying to find lowest OTD quote for a crv exl awd without nav or res.
I got a quote of "well under 27,000"-- but when i asked them to clarify whether or not that quote included fees, they refused to continue communicating until i came into the showroom writing:
"But you already have all the information we can give you by phone or e-mail, so now it's just a matter of coming in to Planet Honda to choose a vehicle you want and get ALL the info you need to make a good decision. Then all you have to do is drive home in your new car! For what day and time this week can I schedule you in to Planet Honda to go over all the details"
What is their point of making me shlep into the showroom without giving me clarity on what their quote actually is??
Do i simply disregard dealers who refuse to negotiate via email?
If so, it looks like most of the dealers i've contacted in ny/nj i'll have to disregard!
malachai1 Posts: 40I went to plant honda once and found them to be pushy. They wanted me to give them my credit card before they would give me a price. I have a friend in a honda dealership who is pretty much the head guy so if you want post back and ill give u my email.0
ziffies Posts: 11In my experience if the dealer was not willing to do Internet negotiation, pushy, ambulance chaser then they are not worth my business. There is always a dealer out there that willing to do the business that meets your need. Since I am only buying a car, I never hesitate to walk away and ignore dealer that wants to do their business their way.0
you will get a mixed reaction from the dealerships. I am having the same experience. Most of them would give only the sale price and would push you to visit the dealership. Most of the people you are communicating are not real sales reps, they are just there to get the appointment fixed and get you to the dealership.
So, dont limit yourself to the emails. Talk to that person and get into more details. Ask them for the OTD price, tell them what price are you expecting and if they can match it. Get the conversation going. Make it clear that you are not visiting the dealership until they give you a OTD price. Some of them would still not give you but some surely would. And then you would know that those are the dealerships you are going to deal with.
I have contacted 15 dealerships and I have decent response from atleast 5 of them who are ready to discuss OTD price and ready to negotiate on the phone.0
Hi Brian - Does the invoice price include the destination cost? If yes, then none of the price quotes that I have got are below invoice price, in most of the cases its above invoice price.
Also, the couple of ones who gave me the lower than invoice are charging high doc fee and some other stupid fees, which takes the cost above invoice price. So, in all, all the quotes are atleast or above the invoice price.
I also read something that you posted about the volume dealers. Do you know such dealerships in NJ/NY area?0
sure. all the help i can get0
gyellin Posts: 1What is your (anybody's) experience with negotiating the destination fee (currently quoted on Edmund's at $830).
Thanks, Gary0
Hi Brian and Crv or Rdx,
I have the same question that crvorrdx asked--can i expect to get the car at invoice or slightly below plus ONLY tax and registration?
That would bring me to 27,000 +tax and reg for the crv ex-l awd.
Is that the number I should stick with and simply wait until the end of march to get it?
And if so, what are the names of NY/NJ dealerships that have the volume to give that to me?
Bayridge honda has quoted 27,900 including everything but the tax and reg. Is it realistic to try to get them to lower the price by $900?0
Sorry-- I should amend my last question. By scrolling through earlier posts i see that i can definitely expect them to come down $900 to the 27000 invoice price AT LEAST!
I've been trying to find the list of good dealers to contact that Brian posted -- can someone post a link to that list?
From scrolling through the posts i've gleaned that
Paul Miller Honda (NJ);
Hamilton Honda (NJ);
DCH Academy Old Bridge (NJ); ($26,873+tax)
Autosport (NJ);
New Rochelle Honda (NY);
Friendly Honda (NY);
Hillside Honda (Queens); --not sure about this one-- Brian?
Weymouth Honda (MA); (contact James) (26,662+tax)
Valley Honda (VA);
Bel Air Honda (MD); (26,650+tax)
Anderson Honda (MD);
Piazza Honda Philly (PA); (27,018+tax)
Hidy Honda (OH);
Castle Honda (IL); (26,598+tax)
are all good dealers to try.
What are some others?
just got back... here is my suggestion Use above dealerships. let them all know what your price is to buy, you could do 2 things .
1- take the lowest price you see in this forum and build on that number with every dealership listed above.
2- use my formula on buying the last 2 days of this month. If you call every dealership on your list and tell each dealerships Internet manager or internet sales people that you will buy Said model, color choice and options for this price............ you buy that moment from them.
If they cant meet your asking price tell them to give you there best price and you will consider it . Call next dealer and down the line you go. If you do not get your number after calling all these dealers sit back gather your best prices you recieved and target just those dealers on March 31 the last day of the month. You will see they will all call back to earn your business. when each dealer calls you back tell them that xxx price seals the deal that moment . tell them if you want this sale i will give you a credit card deposit.
Play the Game. Dealers wont give you there best price in the middle of the month. The last 2 days is when you start your buying process.
here are a couple more dealerships that are high volume dealerships.
Yonkers honda
Herb Chambers in M.A
Price Honda ....D.E
All dealerships that want you to come down make sure you decline. Work your best deal online or by phone with the sales manager or internet manager.
Ask for them directly to discuss price.
On the last 2days / last day of any month is when we have the most buying leverage. If your not A GOOD NEGOTIATOR start your buying process on the 2nd to last day . Last day is the best time to buy... Start late afternoon if you are good..Dealerships are trying to make there Sales quotes and end of the month incentives.
I buy my vehicles the last day of any month. Online or buy phone Dont waste your time walking thru these dealerships unless its the last day of any month.
Doc fee's are added dealer profit know what each dealers doc fee's are and add there doc fee's to sale price of vehicle. Do not let these dealerships take back 3 to 6 hundred in doc fee's. The smart buyer can get around this fee.
hope this helps
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If your not a good negotiator. Email about 50 dealerships with what your looking to buy and price. that usually breaks the ice and you could email them back and forth.
The key thing is your telling each dealership what price you will buy at .
On the last day of march you make your best deal..
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Yes all dealerships that wont deal online, or phone move on..... only dealerships with in driven range you might want to visit on the last day of any month. like 7pm before they close.. Dest/charge of 830 is paid by buyer cant negotiate that charge .
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sam1461 Posts: 16H, I got a quote for 23414 invoice price from costco honda dealer for crv lx AWD . The out of door price comes to 25404. Is it a good deal or should I try for below invoice price? I am planning to wait till the last day of the month , being the end of the quarter and all. I will start harassing the dealers starting 28th of mar to see if they beat the price.
Please let me know if anyone in MN has a better deal on lx AWD.
I just purchased a 2013 CRV AWD BLACK (love black). Sticker price was about $27,000. I got it for OTD $28,500 including everything (taxes, fees, etc), AND 0% for 5 years! I'm hoping I got a good deal?!? They really were telling me it's either sticker price with 0% for 5 years, OR a price below sticker-if I pay CASH, since 0% for 5 yrs is not normally offered- at least not here in Ohio. Tax here is 6.5%, but the $28,500 was OTD everything. I did put $5,000 down bc I decided not to trade in my old car.
In Cincinnati, Ohio. Thanks!0
Waiting on your response to my post above, Brian-thanks!0
If you paid msrp full sticker price on your vehicle it was not a good deal. if you paid dealers invoice price plus that good finance rate that would be a good deal.
Either way you bought a great vehicle with great resale value.
On your next purchase always check the edmunds board for pricing in your area before buying..
All new car purchasing should be done on the last day of any month.
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I didn't exactly pay sticker price, but then I didn't exactly pay dealer's invoice, because:
Sticker= ~ $27,000.00 MSRP
Tax= $1,687.50
Pro Pack (mats, etc): always $529.00
Licensing/dmv fees: $33.50
Doc Fee: always $250.00
Total: $29,500
I Paid--> $28,500 OTD with 0% for 5 years
So I saved about $1,000........does this sound good?0
tom516 Posts: 5Hi Brian,
I would like to know you thoughts for the following price:
Honda CRV EX AWD.
Selling price - $25,252
Doc Fees - $188.66
Reg/Tag - $245 for 5 years
Tax- (DE) $947
Total out the door- $26,632.66( includs wheel locks, cargo tray and splash guards)
Appreciate thoughts on this quote.0
dealer selling you CRV for 127 below invoice price.
add your doc fee's to that below number and thats your above invoice cost price.
Dealerhold back on that car is over 500. your not going into that number. you should be..
If you really press this dealer at the end of the month you should be able to get another 300 or more of that price.
I would call more dealers by phone or online and work that number lower. making your purchase on march 30th to the lowest bidder for your business.
this is the end of the 1st quarter for car companies you will make your best deal on that last day. read my prior posts on buying and apply what i'm saying you will save some money..
Good luck if you need me just yell.
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If you read my posts on how and when to buy,,,,,, and how to obtain the best price you will understand why i'm saying this.
your deal was not a good one.
Car dealers will take advantage of most people who dont know how or when to buy or negotiate for a new vehicle.
I'm sure you just being in this forum will help you for your next purchase.
read thru the last 2 months in the honda Accord prices paid forums there are several people like myself with good posting and great buying tips ,tricks and how to negotiate the best price on a vehicle..
Enjoy your new ride..........
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carzone2 Posts: 1I want to buy a 2WD LX model in Dallas area. I am getting an offer of 23,500 OTD with standard features. I am not sure whether this is right price. I also do not know any issues with this model. Can somebody help ?0
you need to breakdown your deal so someone can help you
1- Sale price of CRV
2-Dealers doc fee's
3 dmv plus your states tax percentage
4- any other dealer fee's
Invoice price on your model is $21,413
dest / charge.............................830
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