"It does increase voter participation, especially in special elections, " Sample said.

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With an average of ten sales gracing the site daily (plus special events) and thousands of sample items streaming through the office each week (all in need of photographs) ideeli is also one of the top employers of models in New York City.

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Instead of taking the temperature of a representative sample of customers, firms must identify the few special customers who innovate.

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Guests can sample signature tasting plates from the Adour kitchen or try my special black truffle croque-monsieur.

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