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[ "Prospectus (finance) Prospectus (finance) A prospectus, in finance, is a disclosure document that describes a financial security for potential buyers. It commonly provides investors with material information about mutual funds, stocks, bonds and other investments, such as a description of the company's business, financial statements, biographies of officers and directors, detailed information about their compensation, any litigation that is taking place, a list of material properties and any other material information. In the context of" ]

[ "Food-borne illnesses Food-borne illnesses, also referred to as food borne diseases, food borne infections and food poisoning, are a common, yet preventable, public health problem across the globe. Foodborne illnesses are diseases that are usually infectious and toxic in nature and can range from mild to severe health problems and risks." ]

[ "Cholesterol in Macaroni and Cheese Cholesterol in Macaroni and Cheese. The favorite choice for the term Macaroni and Cheese is 1 cup of Macaroni or Noodles with Cheese which has about 40 mg of cholesterol. The amount of cholesterol for a variety of types and serving sizes of Macaroni and Cheese is shown below. View other nutritional values (such as Calories, Carbs or Fats) using the filter below: Calories | Total Carbs | Total Fats | Protein | Sodium | Cholesterol | Vitamins" ]

[ "Foods that prevent hair loss: How to get the 7 essential anti-balding nutrients The foods to eat: Chickpeas, wheat germ, oysters, beef, veal liver, roast beef. Protein. Quick chemistry lesson: Your hair is pretty much pure protein. So if you don't eat enough for both your muscles and hair, you'll have bulging biceps—but a bald head. And even if you do hang onto your hair, eating too little protein can turn it gray, Bauman said." ]

[ "See What Our ACT Test Watch Customers Are Saying The Test Buddy (for ACT) is a 100% test-legal watch is designed to get students through the ACT on time. Students see at a glance how much time has elapsed in each section, how much time each section has in total, and what question or passage they should be on to stay on pace." ]

[ "Constipation During Pregnancy Can I Prevent Constipation During Pregnancy? Healthy eating habits and regular exercise encourage a speedy digestive system, which can help prevent constipation during pregnancy. Consuming lots of fiber-rich foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans), drinking enough water and staying (or getting) active can all combine to prevent constipation by counteracting the natural digestive slowdown of pregnancy." ]

[ "Cabinet of the United Kingdom Cabinet of the United Kingdom. The Cabinet of the United Kingdom is the collective decision-making body of Her Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom, composed of the Prime Minister and 21 cabinet ministers, the most senior of the government ministers." ]

[ "cavalier cavalier. 1 a horseman, especially a mounted soldier; knight. 2 one having the spirit or bearing of a knight; a courtly gentleman; gallant. 3 a man escorting a woman or acting as her partner in dancing. ( 4 initial capital letter) an adherent of Charles I of England in his contest with Parliament." ]

[ "Chad Chad is a vast, ethnically diverse African country. It gained independence from France in 1960 after a sixty-year colonial period rule that did not create a meaningful national unity." ]

[ "attribute Define attribute: a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something — attribute in a sentence" ]

[ "What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Monopoly? A: The advantages of a monopoly include reducing resource waste, improving efficiency due to better investments, providing discounts to the economically weak and investing in research and development; some disadvantages include poor service, low quality goods and higher prices, no consumer sovereignty and no competition." ]

[ "Google Chrome browser Chrome is the name of the Web browser developed by Google Inc., that appeals to many users as it combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the Web faster, safer and easier to browse. Google Chrome was first released in September, 2008, for Windows, and later ported to Mac, Linux, iOS and Android devices. Recommended Reading: The release of Google Chrome was detailed in the Official Google Blog and in this comic book, created by the Chrome team as a way to explain the open source browser concept. Google Chrome Browser Features" ]

[ "What is a Chromosome? Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Passed from parents to offspring, DNA contains the specific instructions that make each type of living creature unique. The term chromosome comes from the Greek words for color (chroma) and body (soma)." ]

[ "Learning the Cimbalom Learning the Cimbalom. The cimbalom is a Hungarian instrument related to the hammered dulcimer that was invented in 1874 and is primarily known as a Roma folk instrument. It weighs about 200 pounds and requires at least two strong people to move it, so it is the only instrument I own that I can’t move by myself." ]

[ "How to Organize Your Fridge to Keep Food Fresher, Longer (and Cut Your Energy Bill) Crisper Drawers The purpose of crisper drawers is to maintain moist conditions that help preserve fruits and vegetables. But don’t make the mistake of jumbling all your produce together in a fruit and veg free-for-all. Many fruits, including apples, peaches, plums, pears, and cantaloupes, produce ethylene, a chemical that helps them to ripen." ]

[ "Dental Composite Procedure A dental composite procedure has been used for a variety of reasons like, cosmetic reasons, to fix a tooth structure for a severely decayed tooth, to help bond tooth veneers, closing a dental gap, as well as fillings that correct minor cosmetic imperfections." ]

[ "- Basic Concepts of Condominium Property Laws Preliminarily, it is useful to understand exactly what a “condominium property regimes law” is – and what it isn’t. A condominium property regimes law is a land ownership law, a consumer protection law, and a community governance law. It is not a land use law (i.e., it does not govern what structures" ]

[ "Conglomerate Conglomerate. A conglomerate is a corporation whose multiple business units operate in different, often unrelated, areas. A conglomerate is generally formed when one company expands by acquiring other firms, which it brings together under a single management umbrella. In some, but not all, cases, the formerly independent elements of the conglomerate retain their brand identities, though they are responsible to the conglomerate's management." ]

[ "- Synthetic Statement: a statement the truth value of which depends on'the way-the world is; e.g., New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana. Synthetic statements are all those statements which are not analytic, or in other words, any statement the truth of which cannot be determined by linguistic meaning alone. Contingent Statement a statement which could logically be either true or false. All true statements which are not necessarily true (logically could not be other than true) are contingently true. Their truth is said to be contingent upon (depends on) the facts concerning the way the world is." ]

[ "- Cigna has provided the following information regarding the submission of newborn claims. Adherence to this process will result in fewer claim rejections for MVP providers who submit claims to Cigna for newborns : Subscriber information should be submitted with: • The subscriber’s Cigna ID number WITHOUT the suffix. For example: • If the Cigna ID number is U1234567801, remove the suffix 01 and submit as U12345678 • If the Cigna ID number is U1234567802, remove the suffix 02 and submit as U12345678 • The subscriber’s first and last name (NOT the mother’s name, unless she is the subscriber) Patient information should be submitted with:" ]

[ "7 Therapeutic Wonders Of Lemon Cinnamon Mix Lemon and cinnamon has individual benefits. The combination of lime and cinnamon gives relief to ailments ranging from clearing acne to immunity disorders. Mix 2 tsp of cinnamon powder, a tsp of honey and a little lime juice in a cup of water. Drinking this before breakfast combats arthritis and joint pains. Vitamin C in lemon helps strengthen the immune system and reduces infections while cinnamon kills bacteria." ]

[ "Cyclin Cyclin is a family of proteins that control the progression of cells through the cell cycle by activating cyclin-dependent kinase enzymes." ]

[ "Kidney Cysts Generally, simple kidney cysts do not cause any symptoms. 1 However, if the cyst grows large enough, symptoms may begin to be noticeable. Symptoms of larger cysts include: 2 A dull ache in the back or side. 3 Elevated fever. 4 Pain in the upper portion of the abdomen.", "Kidney Cysts There are two different types of kidney cysts: simple and complex. 1 Simple kidney cysts are typically benign and often times are not accompanied by any symptoms. Simple kidney cysts are the most commonly diagnosed type. 2 Complex kidney cysts are cysts that have characteristics that may make them cancerous." ]

[ "- Dapple is a pattern seen in Dachshunds. It is commonly referred to as. Merle in other breeds of dogs (Collie, Sheltie, Great Dane, Australian. Shepherd). It is important to understand that dapple is NOT a color, it is a pattern. Dappling can be compared to painting a room in your house." ]

[ "How to Take Cipro Antibiotic? Cipro is usually taken twice a day, with about 12 hours between doses. Do not take this medication with dairy products alone (such as milk or yogurt) or with calcium-fortified juices (such as orange juice). However, you can take Cipro with meals that contain these food items. It is also important to finish the entire course of this medicine. Stopping it too early may cause your infection to return, or lead to antibiotic resistance. (For a closer look at how to take this antibiotic, click Cipro Dosage." ]

[ "What is a 'Demand Deposit' What is a 'Demand Deposit' A demand deposit consists of funds held in an account from which deposited funds can be withdrawn at any time from the depository institution, such as a checking or savings account, accessible by a teller, ATM or online banking." ]

[ "dentist orthodontist - a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth pedodontist - a dentist who specializes in the care of children's teeth periodontist - a dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth" ]

[ "- However, a few bad batteries made the UPS system useless, causing the EHR system to fail and forcing employees to put the facility’s “unplanned downtime plan” into effect. While the system was functioning again by noon, it was 5 pm before updates were verified and staff were allowed to access the system." ]

[ "Thunderbolt 3 DIY EGPU What is an EGPU? EGPU stands for External Graphics Processing Unit. This basically is a box that allows you to connect a desktop graphics card to a laptop or any other supported device. EGPUs are mostly used by professionals such as video or photo editors, or gamers. Both benefit from the extra graphical power of a full desktop graphics card." ]

[ "Defining Enemy Combatant Q: What is an enemy combatant? A: “Enemy combatant” is shorthand for people who are fighting unlawfully. But no one is quite sure exactly what that means. FULL QUESTION. In relation to the current political debate over the Guantanamo prison, what is the legal definition of “enemy combatant”? FULL ANSWER" ]

[ "indicator A chemical compound that changes color and structure when exposed to certain conditions and is therefore useful for chemical tests. Litmus, for example, is an indicator that becomes red in the presence of acids and blue in the presence of bases. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2002." ]

[ "- the examples of carbohydrate foods are monosaccharides which are simplest carbohydrate foods, disaccharides which are two monosaccharides joined together in covalent bonds, an … d polysaccharides which are thousands of monosaccharides." ]

[ "Fetty Wap Willie Maxwell II (born June 7, 1991), known professionally as Fetty Wap, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence after his debut single Trap Queen, reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2015." ]

[ "- Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: A Finderscope is a small auxiliary telescope mounted atop the main astronomical telescope and pointed in the same direction. The finderscope usually has a much smaller magnification than the main telescope can provide and therefore can see more of the sky." ]

[ "front company front company. A subsidiary or shell company used to shield another company from liability or scrutiny. A front company can be used to protect a parent corporation or brand from negative publicity in the event of a mishap, and may also be used to conceal illegal activities." ]

[ "- Chemical fume hoods are the primary engineering control available to laboratory workers. A chemical fume hoods is designed to capture chemical vapors that may escape from containers or apparatus and to exhaust them from the laboratory environment before they enter the users breathing zone." ]

[ "GIS (geographic information system) A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface. A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface. By relating seemingly unrelated data, GIS can help individuals and organizations better understand spatial patterns and relationships." ]

[ "- The best way to answer a greatest strength question is to state the strength and then tell a brief story that demonstrates how you have used that strength to add value to a previous employer. This helps the prospective employer visualize how you can add value to them, as well." ]

[ "People PEOPLE OVERVIEW : The 2016 Richmond, Kentucky, population is 33,533. There are 1,468 people per square mile (population density). Family in Richmond, Kentucky. The median age is 27. The US median is 37.4. 31.40% of people in Richmond, Kentucky, are married. 14.16% are divorced. The average household size is 2.21 people. 24.17% of people are married, with children. 28.43% have children, but are single. Race in Richmond, Kentucky. 84.34% of people are white, 8.64% are black, 1.61% are asian, 0.26% are native american, and 0.18% claim 'Other'. 1.96% of the people in Richmond, Kentucky, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.04% are non-hispanic)." ]

[ "Great Danes The Great Dane is often called the German Mastiff and even thought they are called a Dane, the breed was actually developed in Germany. The Great Dane is often used as companion dog, cart dog, packing dog and a watchdog. The head of the Great Dane is very noble in appearance and is carried very high on the neck and shoulders. The head is broad and well developed with a pronounced stop and a large, rectangular shaped muzzle." ]

[ "What is the Global Scientists and Engineers Program or GSEP? GSEP is a transdisciplinary degree program not limited to any specific science or engineering field. Transdisciplinary knowledge is essential for scientists and engineers to solve real-world global problems, as well as acquire intercultural leadership skills and a future vision." ]

[ "Apria Healthcare Llc in Waldorf - Location, Contact Apria Healthcare Llc (APRIA HEALTHCARE LLC) is a Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies Supplier in Waldorf, Maryland. The NPI Number for Apria Healthcare Llc is 1609166958. The current location address for Apria Healthcare Llc is 70 Industrial Park Dr, Ste 1d, Waldorf, Maryland and the contact number is 301-374-9602 and fax number is --. The mailing address for Apria Healthcare Llc is 701 Technology Dr, Ste 250, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania - 15317-9529 (mailing address contact number - --). Provider Profile Details: Supplier Name" ]

[ "What is 'Guaranteed Investment Fund (GIF)' What is 'Guaranteed Investment Fund (GIF)' Guaranteed investment income is a type of investment product offered by insurance companies that allows its client to invest in an equity, bond and/or index fund while providing a promise of a predefined minimum value of the fund (usually, the initial investment amount) will be available at the fund's maturity or when the client dies." ]

[ "Graphical user interface The graphical user interface (GUI /ɡuːiː/), is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators such as secondary notation, instead of text-based user interfaces, typed command labels or text navigation." ]

[ "10 Foods To Improve Your Eyesight Naturally Leafy green vegetables: Broccoli, spinach, kale - if it's green and has leaves, it is a vegetable that is beneficial to improved eyesight. With an abundance of nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C and calcium, it's hard to pass up the addition of these vegetables to your daily diet." ]

[ "Overview Focus on soluble fiber instead. Keep in mind that insoluble fiber may relieve constipation, but it can also make you feel bloated. Foods with soluble fiber include: grains, like oatmeal and barley; root vegetables, like carrots and parsnips; fruits, like berries, mangos, oranges, and grapefruit; legumes, like peas", "Foods to Eat When You Are Constipated Use this quick pick list of high-fiber foods, and then explore more in-depth about why these foods will help your constipation. You will also find precautions for those who may be sensitive to some of the foods on the list. Fruit: Berries, peaches, apricots, plums, raisins, rhubarb, and prunes are some of the best high-fiber fruits." ]

[ "Home Plan Approval Home Plan Approval. If the inmate is in state prison or county jail serving a state sentence and is approaching his or her minimum sentence date: Approximately eight months before the minimum sentence date, the inmate should be given a Statement of Residence and a Statement of Employment form." ]

[ "What Foods Not to Eat When Having High Creatinine Eating too much high sodium foods like pickle, soy sauce, cheese, bacon and snack foods will increase blood pressure and trigger fluid retention. With high creatinine level, kidney disease patients generally need to avoid high potassium foods like banana, spinach, avocados, and white mushrooms and so on. Patients having high creatinine level resulted from kidney disease should not eat high phosphorus foods like cheese, toasted wheat germ, roasted soybean and bacon and so on." ]

[ "- The Illusionist (2006 film) The Illusionist is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel. It is based loosely on Steven Millhauser's short story, Eisenheim the Illusionist. The film tells the story of Eisenheim, a magician in turn-of-the-century Vienna, who reunites with his childhood love, a woman far above his social standing. The film also depicts a fictionalized version of the Mayerling Incident." ]

[ "Koala Habitat Koala Habitat. 'Habitat' refers to the types of bushland that Koalas like to live in. They are found in a range of habitats, from coastal islands and tall eucalypt forests to low inland woodlands. Today they do not live in rainforest, although it is thought that millions of years ago the ancestors from which today's Koalas evolved lived in the rainforests which covered much of Australia at that time." ]

[ "What Are the Labia Minora and Majora? Labia is a Latin-derived term meaning lips. The labia majora, also known as the outer lips, are folds of skin on either side of the opening to the vagina and are covered with hair in most adult women. If you spread them open, you will find the labia minora or the inner lips." ]

[ "- Definition of lantern fish : any of a family (Myctophidae) of small deep-sea bony fishes that have a large mouth, large eyes, and usually numerous photophores new!" ]

[ "Linear regression Linear regression. In statistics, linear regression is a linear approach for modeling the relationship between a scalar dependent variable y and one or more explanatory variables (or independent variables) denoted X. The case of one explanatory variable is called simple linear regression." ]

[ "Lobster Rolls A Lobster Roll is a bread roll filled with bite-sized chunks of lobster meat. Lobster Rolls are made on the Atlantic coast of North America, from the New England area of the United States on up into the Maritimes areas of Canada." ]

[ "- Nearly every paper has literature review which discusses previous work in the field. Meta-analysis is a statistical method, based on weighted analysis, of pooling effect sizes. The math of meta-analysis isn't all that difficult now, though it's no...", "- The official version: A literature review is a free but unsystematic discussion of the literature relating to a matter. By contrast a meta-review (supposedly) is a formal, neutral analysis of the data (contained in the literature) of that matter, and (supposedly) the best of all forms of evidence on a question. In reality:" ]

[ "MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) is an antenna technology for wireless communications in which multiple antennas are used at both the source (transmitter) and the destination (receiver). The antennas at each end of the communications circuit are combined to minimize errors and optimize data speed." ]

[ "- American Mobile Kitchens LLC provides mobile food service equipment and logistics through North America and around the world. We offer full service project management in temporary foodservice solutions. American Mobile Kitchens specializes in mobile kitchens, mobile ware washing, mobile preparation units, mobile refrigeration / freezer units, logistics and on-site planning and management. All equipment is manufactured to specific client needs; those clients receive technical support through education, orientation and advance planning." ]

[ "- Definition of MORTGAGE DERIVATIVE: Investor's income generating security from the principal and interest payments on the underlying mortgage pool. Mortgage derivate securities are both mortg The Law Dictionary Featuring Black's Law Dictionary Free Online Legal Dictionary 2nd Ed." ]

[ "Forget Paris Forget Paris. Forget Paris is a 1995 American romantic comedy film produced, directed, co-written by and starring Billy Crystal as an NBA referee and Debra Winger as an independent working woman whose lives are interrupted by love and marriage. It also stars Joe Mantegna, Julie Kavner, Cynthia Stevenson, Richard Masur, Cathy Moriarty and John Spencer. A number of professional basketball players, present and past, appear as themselves." ]

[ "Muscle Infection Muscle infection is also known as infectious myositis, which can lead to long-term health problems if it isn’t successfully treated. Infectious myositis occurs when the deep tissue of the muscle becomes infected, this is especially serious when the infection occurs in the skeletal muscles." ]

[ "Mustelidaeâ Overview Read full entry. Taxonomy and Systematics. Mustelidae (weasels and relatives) is the largest family in the order Carnivora. Mustelids are found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia (although Ermine [Mustela erminea] and Least weasels [Mustela nivalis] were introduced by humans to New Zealand)." ]

[ "Oligarchy Oligarchy is a form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people. These people might be distinguished by nobility, wealth, family ties, education or corporate, religious or military control. Such states are often controlled by families who typically pass their influence from one generation to the next, but inheritance is not a necessary condition for the application of this term. Throughout history, oligarchies have often been tyrannical, relying on public obedience or o" ]

[ "pedicle flap pedicle flap a flap consisting of the full thickness of the skin and the subcutaneous tissue, attached by tissue through which it receives its blood supply. rope flap one made by elevating a long strip of tissue from its bed except at its two ends, the cut edges then being sutured together to form a tube." ]

[ "Participle Phrases This is similar to how past participle phrases are used, but the emphasis is placed on the first action happening further in the past. And whereas past participle phrases can be used to describe a noun or pronoun, passive perfect participle phrases stress the action being done to the noun—they cannot be used to create simple descriptions.", "Perfect Passive Participles The perfect passive participle is the fourth principal part of the Latin verb. This video covers the formation and use of Latin's past participle, with only ... Skip navigation" ]

[ "Phobias A phobia is defined as the persistent fear of a situation, activity, or thing that causes the sufferer to want to avoid it. The three types of phobias are social phobia (fear of public speaking, meeting new people, or other social situations), agoraphobia (fear of being outside), and specific phobias (fear of particular items or situations)." ]

[ "- The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost), pooka, phouka, phooka, phooca, puca or púka) is primarily a creature of Celtic folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could either help or hinder rural and marine communities.The Púca can have dark or staunch white fur or hair." ]

[ "phosphodiesterase Related to phosphodiesterase: Phosphodiesterase inhibitors phosphodiesterase /phos·pho·di·es·ter·ase/ (-di-es´ter-ās) any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolytic cleavage of an ester linkage in a phosphoric acid compound containing two such ester linkages." ]

[ "Using Personal Meeting ID (PMI) Follow Under Personal Meeting ID (PMI), check Always use PMI for instant meetings on this computer. Now when you click Start with Video or Start without Video on this computer, it will use your PMI. To Schedule a Meeting with your PMI: Click Schedule. Choose your meeting settings. Click the arrow next to Advanced Options. Check Use Personal Meeting ID." ]

[ "Portable engine A portable engine is an engine, either a steam engine or an internal combustion engine, that sits in one place while operating (providing power to machinery), but (unlike a stationary engine) is portable and thus can be easily moved from one work site to another." ]

[ "\"\"\"Example Of Position Paper\"\" Essays and Research Papers\" Writing a Position Paper A position paper (also called a point of view paper) is an essay that presents the author’s opinion about an issue. Like a debate, a position paper presents one side of an arguable opinion about an issue." ]

[ "List of programming and computer science terms Answer The preliminary source is your mom. The name of the author(s). [if available] (followed by a period) last name, first name (second author's name is not inverted).The title of the article or section of the site.… (in quotation marks) (followed by a period placed inside of the quotation marks)The title of the website." ]

[ "priority Priority is defined as that something or someone is more urgent or important than other things. An example of priority is a claim that has to be processed right away and that jumps to the head of the line. YourDictionary definition and usage example." ]

[ "What is a Protocol? The Internet is often used as an example of a successful protocols-based system in which the implementation of key qualities of protocols, such as error correction and message formatting, are utilized and respected across a wide variety of hardware and software." ]

[ "How Does a Purchase Order Work? A purchase order is a legally binding document between a supplier and a buyer. It details the items the buyer agrees to purchase at a certain price point. It also outlines the delivery date and terms ..." ]

[ "realpolitik realpolitik Realpolitik is a political system that's not based on beliefs, doctrines, ethics, or morals, but rather on realistic, practical ideas. Richard Nixon's diplomacy with China in the 1970's was an example of realpolitik. Realpolitik is put into practice when governments deal in straightforward, goal-oriented ways with other governments. Nixon's conversations with the communist Chinese government are such a good example of realpolitik because he felt diplomacy was important despite Americans' distrust of communism." ]

[ "- Rebuttal Witness is a witness who is called to rebut testimony already presented. For example in a murder case the defence might call a character witness to provide evidence that the accused was a USLegal Home" ]

[ "Networking hardware Router (computing) A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. A data packet is typically forwarded from one router to another router through the networks that constitute the internetwork until it reaches its destination node." ]

[ "- Sabbatical Program The most creative and inspirational leaders in the nonprofit sector are extremely committed to the work they do. However, because of this selfless dedication, they can reach a point of burnout, where they have completely expended their personal energy." ]

[ "sales cycle The sales cycle is the sequence of phases that a typical customer goes through when deciding to buy something. The sales cycle is the sequence of phases that a typical customer goes through when deciding to buy something. As a rule, the sales cycle is described from the customer's perspective. The first phase of the sales cycle may be either the customer's perception of a product, or a perception of a need that the product might satisfy. The following steps include research and evaluation; the last step is the customer's decision to purchase the product." ]

[ "Stack (geology) Stack (geology) A stack or sea stack is a geological landform consisting of a steep and often vertical column or columns of rock in the sea near a coast, formed by wave erosion. Stacks are formed over time by wind and water, processes of coastal geomorphology. They are formed when part of a headland is eroded by hydraulic action, which is the force of the sea or water crashing against the rock. The force of the water weakens cracks in the headland, causing them to later collapse, forming free-standing stacks and even a small island." ]

[ "FHA Loan Articles .contributions from sellers or other interested third parties to the transaction that exceed six (6) percent of the sales price or other financing concessions are to be treated as inducements to purchase, thereby reducing the amount of the mortgage." ]

[ "What is a 'Financial Institution - FI' A financial institution (FI) is a company engaged in the business of dealing with monetary transactions, such as deposits, loans, investments and currency exchange. Financial institutions encompass a broad range of business operations within the financial services sector, including banks, trust companies, insurance companies, and brokerage firms or investment dealers." ]

[ "Signal Transduction Pathways 038 - Signal Transduction Pathways.mov Paul Andersen explains how signal transduction pathways are used by cells to convert chemical messages to cellular action. Epinephrine is used as a sample messenger to trigger the release of glucose from cells in the liver. The G-Protein, adenylyl cyclase, cAMP, and protein kinases are all used as illustrative examples of signal transduction." ]

[ "- A situational analysis often is called the foundation of a marketing plan. A situational analysis includes a thorough examination of internal and external factors affecting a business. It creates an overview of the organization that will lead to a better understanding of the factors that will influence its future. The Facts." ]

[ "- Carnival Splendor is a large ship, carrying 3006 passengers and 1150 crew, and sails from Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida and Miami, Florida. Read more. Sails from: Miami, Florida, Long Beach (Los Angeles), California, Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. Cruises to: Caribbean - Eastern, Caribbean - Western, Caribbean - Bahamas." ]

[ "Spoiled child Spoiled child. A spoiled child, spoiled brat, or simply a brat is a derogatory term aimed at children who exhibit behavioral problems from being overindulged by their parents. Children and teens who are perceived as spoiled may be described as overindulged, grandiose, narcissistic or egocentric-regressed. Perception is important to take into account, because when the child has a neurological condition such as autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, observers may judge them as spoiled without underst" ]

[ "STUDENT SENATE What is Student Senate? The Student Senate is the Campus Student Organization as define by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU) policy 2.1. The policy assigns the following duties to the Student Senate: That the Student Senate is the official representative for all students That the Senate has the sole authority to recommend the chartering of all clubs to the President of the College MNSCU Policy 2.3 and 2.3.1, and 2.8.1, that the Student Senate has the authority to appoint students, to all college committees, such as Finance, Policy, and Facilities." ]

[ "Assisted living The assisted living industry is a segment of the senior housing industry and assisted living services can be delivered in stand-alone facilities or as part of multi-level senior living community. The industry is fragmented and dominated by for-profit providers." ]

[ "What is a Subject Access Request (SAR)? What is a Subject Access Request (SAR)? A Subject Access Request (SAR) is the right of an individual to request any 'personal data' we hold for them. This right is a principle of the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), designed to regulate the processing of information from which a living individual can be identified or singled out either from the information on its own or when combined with other information." ]

[ "- Sulfur: Sulfur (S), nonmetallic chemical element belonging to the oxygen group (Group 16 [VIa] of the periodic table), one of the most reactive of the elements. Pure sulfur is a tasteless, odourless, brittle solid that is pale yellow in colour, a poor conductor of electricity, and insoluble in water. It" ]

[ "Systems Programmer Job Description Template Systems Programmer Job Summary. The systems programmer will be responsible for installing and modifying the company’s existing system software. He or she will prepare to install the software by studying its technical capabilities and operations." ]

[ "- Those Girls' Tag & Estate Sale. Lincoln NE. Tag Sale: A sale of second-hand items; an estate or moving sale where items are tagged/priced and displayed in a house. Tag Sale Procedure: Customers pick up a number at the front door before the sale starts. No more than 2 numbers will be handed out to any individual - for a spouse, etc. The first 20-25 customers with numbers enter the home to shop, customers enter by numerical order every 10 to 15 minutes." ]

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[ "- This tool is used for hammering nails and for splitting block or brick with the other end. One end is square and flat and is used like a hammer. The other end is sharp, like a small chisel. The sharp chisel-end is used to make a cutting line around the masonry to be split." ]

[ "debt assignment Popular Terms. A legal transfer of a debt account from a creditor (assignor) to a third-party (assignee) that then becomes the rightful owner of the account for purposes of resolving the debt through collection from a debtor." ]

[ "Reading a Credit Report U – Undesignated – The account has not yet been designated Next to the ECOA code is a column that says “whose.” On a joint credit report this designates who the primary borrower is on the account." ]

[ "The Unit Step Response: Time domain Find the unit step response of the sytstems. Remember, the unit step response is a zero state solution, so no energy is stored in the system at t=0- (i.e., the capacitor is discharged and the spring is uncompressed)." ]

[ "URL - Uniform Resource Locator The URL is an address that sends users to a specific resource online, such as a webpage, video or other document or resource. When you search Google, for example, the search results will display the URL of the resources that match your search query. The title in search results is simply a hyperlink to the URL of the resource." ]

[ "What is a 'Variable Annuity' What is a 'Variable Annuity' A variable annuity is a type of annuity contract that allows for the accumulation of capital on a tax-deferred basis. As opposed to a fixed annuity that offers a guaranteed interest rate and a minimum payment at annuitization, variable annuities offer investors the opportunity to generate higher rates of returns by investing in equity and bond subaccounts." ]

[ "- a variable factor is anything in your experiment that can change. not like a control factor, which is kept constant through the whole experiment. a variable factor is anything in your experiment that can change. not like a control factor, which is kept constant through the whole experiment." ]