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Draw a picture of a large grocery cart and let your little one "fill it" with pictures of grocery items cut from old magazines. Or give your toddler a glue stick and paper and let him put together a book of babies with photos you've precut.
Community Fun
Check out local activities for a change of scenery. Many libraries and bookstores offer free story times and children's programs. Other entertaining ideas are children's concerts or theater, an aquarium, or a hands-on children's museum. Look for art or language classes specifically geared towards children.
Mix It Up
Vary your routine to keep things lively. Let your little ones play in the bathtub in the middle of the day instead of at night. Have everyone switch seats at the table during lunch, or try having pancakes and syrup for dinner instead of breakfast. Even helping your child rearrange the furniture in her room will give her a change of scenery.
Classic Activities
There is a reason the old standbys are still around. The toys and games you played as a kid can be new and fun for your children today! Try playing with board games, marbles, modeling clay, puzzles, making paper airplanes, building card houses, coloring, painting, building towers with blocks or even making forts with sofa cushions and blankets.
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The Traffic Division strives to ensure that Carlsbad's transportation network is operating safely and efficiently. Traffic operations oversees the maintenance and improvement of the city's existing transportation infrastructure.
Traffic Operations Projects and Highlights
The Traffic Division welcomes input, inquiries and requests from the public regarding traffic issues and seeks to address residents' concerns promptly and professionally. These communications are referred to as traffic requests.
Traffic requests may be initiated via email, phone call or letter.
If your neighborhood is experiencing traffic problems, such as cars speeding down residential streets or using them as shortcuts between major thoroughfares, the City of Carlsbad has a program to help. To take advantage of the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program follow these steps:
The CRTMP takes a graduated, three-phase approach to help control speeding on residential street, beginning with less intrusive measures and work through a progression of steps to achieve the program's goals.
The first phase includes enforcement, education and signs. If those don't solve the problem, we can consider residential stop signs, speed cushions and speed tables as second phase solutions. If the second phase isn't effective, the third phase would feature traditional traffic calming features to narrow the roadway and slow traffic via hardscape improvements.
For more information, please contact Jim Murray at (760) 602-2734 or email@example.com.
Traffic data is an important tool in evaluating the performance of the city's street network. Transportation division staff collects vehicle volume data on a regular basis and is used, in conjunction with the Growth Management Plan's Annual Traffic Monitoring Program, to provide vital information residents, business owners, developers, engineers and planners.
Proper signing and striping is essential in providing drivers with the information necessary to negotiate the city's roadways safely and efficiently. The city utilizes the standards and guidelines found in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Construction in the city can inconvenience residents and travelers. The Traffic Division reviews traffic control plans to balance the safety of construction workers with the need to minimize delays for drivers.
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Turn your 21st Century iphone into something from the 80's – only better!,
A mixtape!… Ah, do you remember your first mixtape?..
where has all the romance and the anticipation of pressing play and record and holding pause until that irritating DJ stops speaking over the track!. then mark up, sort the songs and give them to your loved one…
So now, just download off itunes turn over the iphone and enjoy your modern sounds from your retro device!
Update: this design has been reviewed!
Please go to:
To see the review, seems to knock the spots off the competition!
Not available in iphone 5, yet. I'm working on a new design for this, so do not order this as iphone 5, only 3/3gs/4/4s only – because 5 – it's a weird shape!
Peace & Love
Thanks Onlyjewking!
Imagine a red hot iphone being placed onto a cassette tape and it melts into it and wraps around the phone, that's the effect I was going for on this one.
Thanks for the advice though, always great to have some positive and constructive feedback.
Peace :)
is this a case or a sticker/skin?
Hey, thanks for your question.
Its a deflector case… You can find a review of it here:
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Making Water Different
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In an earlier article I talked about the impact of healthy lifestyles on Coca-Cola's (NYSE: KO) sparkling beverages and how the bottled water brand, Dasani, gained market share. I also highlighted concerns about the lack of a competitive barrier surrounding those products:
"While it's great that Coca-Cola's bottled water gained market share, the competition for water far outnumbers the competition for carbonated sodas. Every grocery store out there carries a brand of bottled water. It's easier to bottle water than to make soda with the taste of Coca-Cola."
Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola are unique, and the recipes are closely guarded secrets, making it difficult for competitors to duplicate. However, water is water, right?
In bevindustry.com's article "Bottled water makes a splash," Jennifer Haderspeck summarizes attempts by the industry to make water more appealing and different.
She discusses the fact, based on a report from Mintel, that Nestle, Coca-Cola, and Pepsico (NYSE: PEP) accounted for 57% of the bottled water market but lost 2% from Feb. 2011 - Feb. 2012 to private labels.
How can Coca-Cola and its competitors differentiate bottled water?
1) Community Involvement – Beverage companies decided to confront heightened health awareness through education and community involvement.
Coca-Cola, through community cooperation, wants to educate people on making the right beverage decisions for themselves and their families, and highlights the many causes of obesity. It also wants to make calorie reporting more transparent. Coca-Cola encourages people to exercise, stay active, and drink plenty of healthy beverages.
Nestle launched the Nestle Pure Life Hydration Movement where, according to bevindustry.com, families pledge to "swap one sugared beverage a day for water for an entire year". Nestle plans to take this movement to Facebook, where it will offer $1 coupons.
These public relations initiatives will prove helpful in encouraging people to drink Nestle's bottled water.
2) Adding Taste – Beverage companies sometime add flavors to water; however, doing this adds calories, scaring the more health conscious consumers away. Companies attempt to curb this fear with zero calorie drinks.
For example, Coca-Cola's Glaceau Vitaminwater and Pepsico's SoBe Lifewater saw declines in sales during a 52 week period ending July 8. However, the zero calorie version of Vitaminwater saw a double digit increase of 12% during the same time frame, according to bevindustry.com.
3) Adding Ingredients – Some beverage companies add natural ingredients to water drinks. SoBe Lifewaters's new line contains coconut and mango mandarin. Other types of enhanced water drinks include kiwi, strawberry, and grape.
Companies also offer dispensers containing nutrients and vitamins that get dispersed into bottles upon consumption. Experts say this preserves the nutrients vitality that gets lost in storage and shipping.
4) Adding Sparkle – Carbonated water "adds that bite" that some people want in a drink. Carbonated water lacks the calories and sugar of a soda, appealing to those who want more taste in their "healthy drinks".
National Beverage's (NASDAQ: FIZZ) La Croix sparkling water gives consumers wanting to live healthier lifestyles bottled water with taste after exercise. It lacks the sodium, sugar and calories that add pounds. As people become more health conscious, enhanced waters like La Croix will serve as a bridge between the tasteless bottled water and sodas.
The beverage leader of the future will know how to inform the consumer base as to the benefits of all its drinks, as well as provide a balance of taste and health for the increasingly health conscious consumer and cater to the traditional beverage consumers who still prefer the colas. I think so far Coca-Cola does the best job at this. Right now Coca-Cola sells its sparkling and non sparkling beverages in most regions of the world.
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Harley-Davidson dives on chopped guidance
Even though the motorcycle maker had a solid quarter, concerns about margins hit the stock hard.
Updated: 6 p.m. ET
Blame the $8,000 SuperLow for whacking Harley-Davidson (HOG) stock Tuesday.
Even though the company had a good third quarter, with profit more than doubling, a shift to producing cheaper bikes like the SuperLow worried investors. Those bikes aren't as profitable, and gross margin in the quarter narrowed to 33.7% from 34.9% a year earlier.
Gross margin was the main reason the stock ate dirt Tuesday even after solid quarterly earnings. Harley lowered its full-year guidance on gross margin to between 33.5% and 34.5%. That's a mere 0.5% less than before, but it was enough for shares to close at $34.59, down 7%.
Another reason for the guidance change was uncertainty related to currency exchange rates, the company said. A rising U.S. dollar can hurt overseas sales.
Investor reaction seemed a little dramatic, considering that the shift to lower-priced Sportsters is just temporary. Harley is overhauling its Pennsylvania plant that makes high-end motorcycles such as the Touring and Custom models, Bloomberg reports.
That plant is going from four lines to one, and that one line isn't at full speed yet. So there aren't as many expensive bikes being made right now.
Check out the following interview with Harley's chief executive.
Post continues below.
Harley beat analyst expectations on profit for the quarter ended Sept. 25 but fell a bit short on revenue. Profit rose 107% to $183.6 million, or 78 cents a share. Analysts were expecting 76 cents.
Sales rose 13% to $1.23 billion, less than the $1.28 billion analysts were looking for. In the U.S., the company's largest market, retail sales were up 5.4%. And Harley stuck by its previous forecast of shipping 228,000 to 235,000 motorcycles this year -- about 8% to 12% more than in 2010.
The numbers coming from the company seemed a little contradictory, and some analysts were a little confused Tuesday. "We struggle to understand how gross margins would be down year over year with shipments up 16% and manufacturing savings presumably coming through," wrote one RBC Capital Markets analyst, according to Reuters.
I recently had a rear left tail light go out on an $8000 Harley go out on me after about a month of owning it and not only did they replace it for me for free, they adjusted my clutch while they were at it (the bike wasn't shifting as smoothly as I would have liked)...also for free. They also asked me to call them back to let them know how the adjustment was working out for me...ended up working out great.
Maybe that will change after the warranty expires...I don't know. All I know is when I walk into the shop in Oakland, the folks remember me there and what bike I own, they help me with any problems I have...they don't try to up-sell me and they seem to genuinely want to know if I'm happy with any work they've done, the bike, etc. It's been a very positive experience and I bought one of the least expensive bikes they make.
Well I have taken the time to browse most of the posts. The one thing that everyone fails to realize is the product and where it is produced. As a man that has previous and/ or currently had a 66, 74, 79, 86, 2005, 2006 Harley in his garage at any given time it boils down to one most important thing. They are made in the USA. R.U.B.s, 1%'s, Independents, and the weekend warriors all tend to say the same common thing. It is still built here in our country. I agree a bit pricy. I agree they are coming down n value. Simple reason for that is new product and age bring down old product pricing. Look at any manufacturer. Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki.
The problem with our country and the financial whoa's we all face are the same across the board. Lack of work! Lack of Money! And lack of a controlled government. Just saying....
I work, I struggle, I ride.
Not knowing squat about it, I looked it up online. Not only was it my favorite bike in terms of style (I also like the Fat Boy Low and the Soft Tail Deluxe) it was one of their least expensive. I felt like I hit the jackpot.
I've had it about a couple of months now and having never rode before (I had a class C license but I don't like driving cars...took the Harley Davidson Rider's Edge course...very helpful) I have to say it's been one of the greatest experiences of my life for a variety of reasons. I hope they keep making bikes in this price range for folks like me who were looking for a more classic styled bike that's American made for their first riding experience.
And you have to buy the matching costumes, otherwise a Harley owner looks like a dweeb. How do I know all this? Because after owning BMWs and Hondas for 30 years, I bought my first Harley. Yes, I've sipped the Kool-aid. Most Harley riders (and bike riders in general) are good people and are fun to be with.
Owning a Harley is a choice, just like any other. I would like to see Harley, and any other American manufacturer succeed. Do your part. Buy one.
Don't know what neighborhood your in but right now I'm seeing smoking deals on used Harley's. And Sportsters are going in the hood of $3500-$4500. Then even if you do spend $4K on accesories you never get half that back. Accesories don't hold value plus if you ever flipped over the package of a chrome piece in the Harley store you'll see its not always made in america, but china or somewhere else. Allot of the t-shirts are coming out of Indonesia,Malaysia and India.
But I'd still buy a Harley,just not at retail cost, I'd buy a used one since most are bought for posing anyway and have low miles..That Kawasaki Drifter sure looks sweet for a rice burner.
For $18K-$20K in my book it better have a toilet and a kitchen. I keep my spending for toys way below that.
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Log File Location
I am trying to get my logs to write to a ConfigMgr client folder. I have a subdirectory created specifically for this and the path is either:
C:\Windows\SysWow64\CCM\Logs\Packages; or
When I create a program and deploy the MSI how do I go input the log file path in the commandline? I cannot use the /lv C:\Windows etc as the path may not exist (obviously between x64 and x86 machines).
I am hoping that I don't have to create some sort of script to wrap the installer with logic in that.
If it is any help, the script will execute from a subfolder of either C:\Windows\SysWow64\CCM\Cache or C:\Windows\System32\CCM\Cache
so that the conversation will remain readable.
The 'Logs' folder is for use by the SCCM client. You have no control over the location. For installations, use the '/L' argument.I cannot use the /lv C:\Windows etc as the path may not exist Use %SystemRoot%\[whatever] if you want to use the Windows folder. I would think most people use %TEMP%, though.
You will have separate MSIs and therefore separate packages for x64 versus x86 clients, no?
Syntax for the msiexec.exe command line is picky. Always test first without /q and be sure it works before you test with your distribution tool. Be sure to use "%SystemRoot%\[whatever]".
For help with syntax.
When distributing apps with your distribution tool, keep in mind that the System account (assuming that is what you are using) is not the same as a regular user account and can't be accessed the same way. For example, the System account does not have an active desktop so you can't display a dialogue to it.


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They paid and stayed. We double-checked.
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for Personal Eventby Leila from NYC
Sweetwater is AWESOME!Posted Jun 2, 2014 on Hotels.com
I stayed at Sweetwater for 2 nights but I wish I could have stayed longer. Christina at the front desk is a real sweetheart. The grounds are impeccably kept up! The breakfast was also really delicious and they have a wine & cheese hour at 6pm - yummy! If you are visiting Gainesville I highly recommend staying in Sweetwater! :)
for Couplesby Opera Tifoso
Great central locationPosted Apr 25, 2014
Pros: It is not the blockhouse soulless building which can describe most of the chain hotels.
Cons: Cannot think of anything.
Location: Central location strategically located for attending arts at UF, Hippodrome, Gator Stadium, aka The Swamp,shopping, dining.
Welcoming Old South mansion. Well appointed combining the modern with the past. Antique furniture, quilts in room, collectible bric-a-brac. Porch, breakfast and common sitting areas are cozy, comfortable. Lush grounds, small pond, restful for the eye. For visitors from the East Coast it is a great location, quick for arrival and getaway. It is near the old center with its multitude of dining spots, to the University of Florida, ten minutes from the Harm Museum and the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
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Lovely placePosted Apr 2, 2014 on Hotels.com
Just spent one night here but would highly recommend if you are visiting Gainsville. The hotel consists of a few smaller buildings off the main road, my room was very nicely decorated, breakfast was among the best I've had in a hotel, staff were very helpful. Location is slightly away from the centre of town but very easily accessed. The informal B&B style might not be for everyone but if you are looking for a relaxed and comfortable place to stay you'd do well to find something better for the price anywhere.
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A lovely old "style" stay.Posted Jan 15, 2014
Pros: The friendly and helpful staff, its situation and the old style. The interior decor was in keeping with the era of the house.
Cons: We wanted to shower at 7.15am and the water was barely lukewarm. Bedside lighting. Wifi is slow
Location: Good, easy to walk to the Hippodrome theatre, a few boutique shops and restaurants.
These Victorian buildings are situated with in easy walking distance of downtown and good restaurants. Situated in semi tropical gardens there were relaxing places to sit and read. The room was attractive, a good size and nicely furnished. Daily newspapers were available in the lounge.
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Based on our first night, we would rate this a 2, but went up to a 3 based on better results the second night. We were given a 'private' bath that was down some stairs, up some stairs and across the hall. Not at all what we were expecting. We were moved to another room the next night, but the place is a little tight and filled with extension cords to dehumidifiers, lights, fans, etc. Breakfast was wonderful and a pleasant setting.
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Cons: I can't think of a thing. We were all very happy.
Location: Less than five minutes from UF campus and downtown Gainesville. Located in a quiet, pleasant neighborhood. Shade helped with heat.
I would highly recommend this B&B to parents of graduates, or anyone coming for any length of stay. The breakfast was outstanding. We stayed in the Norabell cabin, very roomy, comfortable and high quality. I wish we could have stayed longer. The grounds were beautiful. Staff helped us with campus maps. I needed a computer in a hurry and the proprietor was just a gem!
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Trait Technology Approved
Seed companies are revolutionizing trait technology and continuing to bring new products to producers to help them address specific challenges that they encounter in the field.
Recently, Bayer CropScience re-ceived registration from the EPA for its TwinLink technology for cotton in the United States. According to the company, this technology combines dual trait (Cry1Ab and Cry2Ae) insect resistance to control lepidopteran pests (caterpillars) and tolerance to glufosinate herbicides such as Liberty, formerly known as Ignite.
"When we bring this product to the market, it will be stacked with GlyTol, Bayer's glyphosate-tolerant technology," says Paul Callaghan, global cotton traits manager, Bayer CropScience. "These varieties will contain the first fully tolerant dual herbicide trait package with both glufosinate and gly-phosate tolerance along with built-in insect resistance."
Callaghan notes that Bayer will be looking at varieties from the Stoneville brand and the FiberMax brand in deciding which ones to bring forward in 2013.
Glufosinate/Glyphosate Flexibility
Dr. Scott Stewart, University of Tennessee IPM specialist and coordinator, who has had an opportunity to observe the TwinLink technology, says it will give producers the option of going over the top of their varieties with both glufosinate and glyphosate without killing the crop.
The Tennessee entomologist points out that this is a big issue, especially in areas where there is glyphosate-resistant pigweed.
"TwinLink allows farmers to apply Liberty without risking injury to the crop, and if they have grasses or some other weeds they want to control, farmers can also spray glyphosate since the varieties that will be offered are tolerant to both," Stewart says. "In addition to providing flexibility, the TwinLink and GlyTol-stacked varieties will take away the worry about drift or accidentally spraying the wrong field with the wrong herbicide."
From the insect-resistance perspective, Stewart says the two Bt traits in the TwinLink technology are very similar proteins with similar activity to the proteins in Bollgard II.
"All of the Bts provide great control of tobacco budworm," he says. "And the Bt traits in TwinLink also are going to be similar to Bollgard II in terms of controlling bollworm, fall armyworm, beet armyworm and some of the other caterpillar pests."
Variety Performance Is Key
New TwinLink Technology For Cotton
• Dual trait insect resistance – Cry1Ab and Cry2Ae – to control lepidopteran pests, including bollworm.
• Tolerance to glufosinate herbicides such as Liberty, which is used to control glyphosate-resistant pigweed.
• Will be offered stacked with GlyTol, Bayer's glyphosate-tolerant technology, in 2013.
• Can be interspersed with Roundup Ready crops.
Arkansas ginner and cotton producer Larry McClendon says that he sees two main benefits in the TwinLink and GlyTol-stacked varieties that will be offered next year. One is the ability to control resistant pigweed and the other is that the varieties can be interspersed with Roundup Ready crops without having to worry about herbicide injury.
"The new technology makes practical sense for the producer out on the farm," he says. "In the north Delta where we have such a terrible problem with pigweed, all of the farmers have perked up and are hoping that we will get some relief now."
McClendon, along with other cotton producers east of Texas, will be participating in on-farm trials using the new TwinLink and GlyTol-stacked technology in 2012.
"Initially, Bayer is addressing the trait capacities – Liberty and glyphosate tolerance and the insect resistance," McClendon says. "But we will also be looking at how the varieties are going to perform. That's the key. The technology is there, so Bayer also needs to make sure that the varieties will yield well and have good quality going forward."
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If you don't know much about boatbuilding, start by welding rebar together to frame the gunwales and keel. Then form the hull with layers of chicken wire, and trowel a stiff 1/2-inch-thick mortar mix onto the mesh. This simple technique was used by engineering students at the University of Illinois back in 1971 to build the winner of the first concrete-canoe race. Though it weighed 360 pounds, the ungainly boat managed to defeat its closest (and only) competitor, a craft that was sleeker and lighter by 235 pounds but had trouble staying afloat.
To build their vessel for this year's National Concrete Canoe Competition, engineering students from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., placed a 1/8-inch-thick layer of concrete in a foam mold.
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Sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the 2007 competition took place in June at the University of Washington in Seattle; the Cal Poly team took fifth place.
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Don't sabotage your refinance
Even in the waning days of historically low interest rates, you can still refinance your home. But you still need to do these 6 things to make a successful go of it.
Even as mortgage refinance rates creep higher, there's still time to dump your current mortgage rate for a lower one. But you don't want to ruin your chance at a refinance by making a simple mistake. Here are six steps to prevent you from making a common refinance mistake.
1. Do your homework
Before you call mortgage lenders, you need to first do your own basic research, says Jill Buchanan, senior vice president at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union in Lakeland, Fla.
You should know your credit score, which is key to determining the rate you'll receive. You can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three main credit bureaus annually at AnnualCreditReport.com, though you'll need to pay extra to learn your score.
You should also have a general idea of your home's worth. Check a site such as Zillow.com or talk to a Realtor to learn what your home is worth.
Armed with that information, you can visit HSH.com to view advertised rates from various lenders, and then use a refinance calculator to get an idea of what your new monthly mortgage payment might be.
"You can get an educated idea of the rate, closing costs and new payment without having anybody pull your credit," Buchanan says.
2. Consider all the costs
There's more to refinance costs than simply current refinance rates.
You should check your current mortgage documents to make sure it doesn't contain a penalty if you pay off your mortgage within a certain amount of time, such as five years, says Dana DeSarno lending spokesman for Navy Federal Credit Union.
You also need to weigh the amount of time you have left on your current mortgage, and factor in the refinance's closing costs, Buchanan says. If you don't plan to be in your house very long or are close to paying it off, it may not worth it.
3. Shop around
Never assume your current mortgage lender will offer you the best deal.
Check with various lenders on the same day because refinance rates can vary from day to day, says Frank Donnelly, chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. "Make sure you're comparing apples to apples."
In addition to the interest rate, you also need to compare the fees lenders charge for making the loan, DeSarno says.
Fees, such as application fees, title search and insurance fees, loan origination fees and appraisal fees, can vary from lender to lender.
4. Lock in rates
Since mortgage refinance rates can change often, make sure you lock it in with your lender, Donnelly says. Often a lock is for 30 or 60 days, though they can be for shorter or longer periods of time.
While you may be optimistic that mortgage rates will dip again, "it's kind of gambling with rates," Buchanan says. "It can backfire on you."
It can take time to get a refinance approved, so be sure to submit the required documentation as soon as possible, Donnelly says. If you drag your feet, you might have to pay a fee to extend the rate lock. But if your lender needs more time, the company will typically extend the lock without charging extra.
5. Don't overestimate your home's value
We all like to think our home is worth more than our neighbor's, but you need to be realistic about the value of your home, Buchanan says.
After the housing bubble burst, many financial institutions required an 80% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio before you could qualify for a refinance. However, government programs like HARP have targeted underwater borrowers, giving them the chance to refinance no matter how underwater they are.
But you still need to have a fairly accurate idea of what your home is worth before you begin the process, Buchanan says, because a low appraisal can derail your refinance. An appraisal dictates how much money lenders are willing to lend to you. If your home's value is determined to be less than the pre-approved loan amount, the lender cannot approve the loan.
6. Don't make new purchases on credit
Lenders check your credit when you apply for a refinance, and they check it again just before settlement, Donnelly says.
That means it's imperative that you don't make major purchases on credit or apply for new credit. If you do, Donnelly says, "it could lead to delays, or in the worst case, you could get rejected."
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Nearly 50 artists have signed up to participate in the first-ever Art at the Winery Outdoor Arts Festival to be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, at the Dakota Creek Winery, 3575 Haynie Road in Blaine.
Artists from around the northwest have been juried into the show and will set up in a circle of 40 tent canopies in a field between the winery's production building and its unique cellaring cave, a medieval-looking Quonset hut that winery owner Ken Peck and his wife Jill buried into a hillside.
The various media on display and for sale will include pottery, watercolors, oil and pastel paintings, photography, textiles, glass, jewelry, clothing, yard art and mixed media.
Musicians from around the area will be performing all day, "everything from instrumentalists to a Swiss yodeler," Peck said, adding that he will have plenty of his own artisan wines available for sampling.
Those include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Chardonnay and a special charity blend called Firefighter Red.
The winery is located east of I-5. After taking exit 270 turn right and then immediately turn left onto Valley View Road. Continue two miles to Haynie Road, turn left and watch for signs on the left (south) side of the road.
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Send your students to StudentAid.gov/fafsa for an introduction to the application and tips on how to fill it out.
Once you're ready to help students and parents understand and fill out the FAFSA, use the tools and tips on this page along each step of the path.
We'll also keep you up to date on the latest FAFSA news, draft FAFSA for next year, etc.; and if you want FAFSA completion data by high school, we've got that too.
Early Eligibility Indicator: FAFSA4caster
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Special Financial Circumstances
After Applying: Helping Students Understand and Respond to Aid Offers
Tools for Comparing Aid Offers
Early Eligibility Indicator: FAFSA4caster
FAFSA4caster helps a potential applicant determine estimated federal student aid eligibility. Learn about FAFSA4caster at StudentAid.gov/fafsa/estimate.
Tip: Students of any age can use FAFSA4caster at any time.
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Helping Students Learn About the FAFSA
Before your students dive in to filling out the FAFSA, you might want to give them an idea of what to expect. Here are some tools that will help you introduce the FAFSA to students.
Talking point: Remind students that the FAFSA is a free application and is found at www.fafsa.gov.
Financial Aid PowerPoint Presentations
Try these presentations at financial aid information events. You can edit them to include information about your state's financial aid, scholarships available in your area, and so on.
FAFSA on the Web Screen Shots
If you'd like to incorporate a preview of the online FAFSA into your PowerPoint presentation, you may wish to use some of the "screen shots" (images of Web pages) that we provide each fall to show highlights of the FAFSA for the upcoming year.
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FAFSA Demonstration Site
A demonstration site is available so you can increase your own understanding of the FAFSA and show it to students before they apply. At the demo site, you can complete a sample FAFSA, make corrections, or check the status of the application. However, when you choose "submit," the information is not actually submitted. The site is purely a learning tool.
Access the FAFSA demo site, enter the user name eddemo and the password fafsatest, and you're all set. The site displays both the English and Spanish versions of FAFSA on the Web. The demo site is updated in December each year to show the upcoming year's FAFSA.
Getting a Federal Student Aid PIN
Students and parents can get Federal Student Aid PINs either before or while filling out the FAFSA. The PIN can be used to sign the FAFSA or a Master Promissory Note for a federal student loan or for several other purposes.
Please don't ask students to share their PINs with you for safekeeping, even if you are helping them to fill out their FAFSAs. The PIN must not be shared with anyone. If a student forgets his or her PIN, he or she can go to www.pin.ed.gov and click on "Request a Duplicate PIN."
Tip: If a student thinks the Social Security Administration might have the wrong name or date of birth for him or her in its records, the student should go to www.ssa.gov as soon as possible to find out how to correct any errors. The information must be correct before the student can get a PIN and his or her FAFSA can be processed.
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Deadlines: When to Apply
The FAFSA becomes available on January 1 each year for the upcoming "award year" (which runs from July 1 of that year to June 30 of the following year). A student can submit the FAFSA any time until the end of the award year to apply for federal aid. However, it's important to note that state higher education agencies and many colleges use FAFSA information to determine a student's eligibility for aid from their state or school funds. Therefore, the student should check www.fafsa.gov for his or her state deadline and the college's website for the school's deadline.
Talking point: One of the most frequent misconceptions we hear is that you can't fill out your FAFSA until you've done your taxes. In fact, because many colleges have quite early FAFSA deadlines, we recommend that a student fill out the FAFSA as early as possible in order to meet those deadlines. It is okay to estimate information on the FAFSA; the student will have the opportunity to correct the data after filing his or her taxes. Learn about the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
Tips on Filling Out the FAFSA
At StudentAid.gov/fafsa, we've set out many tips for students as they prepare to submit their FAFSAs. Here, we wanted to give you some additional information that might help you as you advise your students.
Meanwhile, you can find out how to host or find a FAFSA completion workshop for your students.
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Description: Learn how to order free materials so you can help your students learn about federal student aid for college or career school.
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Automatic-Zero Expected Family Contribution and Simplified Needs Test
Certain questions on FAFSA on the Web determine whether a student is eligible for the automatic assignment of an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero. Based on their answers to those questions, applicants might be able to skip certain questions about income and assets.
Additionally, the Simplified Needs Test allows some students to have assets excluded from consideration in calculating the EFC. Based on their answers to certain questions on FAFSA on the Web, applicants might be able to skip the questions about assets.
You can find details on the automatic-zero EFC and the Simplified Needs Test in the "Expected Family Contribution" chapter of the Application and Verification Guide, a document written for financial aid administrators but appropriate for others who want a good depth of understanding of financial aid.
Note: For purposes of determining eligibility for state financial aid, some states require asset and income information. Students who are residents of such states will be asked those questions regardless of their eligibility for the federal Simplified Needs Test formula or for an automatic-zero EFC. Students who are not residents of such states will be asked whether they want to skip the optional questions. Some schools, too, require the student to complete those questions to determine eligibility for institutional aid, so the student should check with the schools to which he or she is applying before deciding to skip those questions. (Providing all income and asset information will not negate the student's eligibility for the Simplified Needs Test formula or for the automatic-zero EFC.)
IRS Data Retrieval Tool
Applicants who fill out the FAFSA online have the option of automatically retrieving their income and tax data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and having it automatically inserted into the FAFSA.
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool becomes available a few weeks after the FAFSA each year, usually in early February, once tax data are available from the IRS.
If a student submits the FAFSA with estimated tax information, he or she may log back in at www.fafsa.gov after filing his or her tax return, select the option to make corrections, and use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to access the information. Note that the student should allow time for the IRS to process his or her taxes—up to three weeks in the case of e-filers, and up to 10 weeks in the case of paper filers.
Make sure your students are aware of the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
Tip: To figure out when a particular student's tax information is likely to be available via the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, visit StudentAid.gov/whenirsdrt.
Dependency Status
A student's dependency status is determined by a set of questions on the FAFSA (set out in "Am I Dependent or Independent," which you can view or download below). A dependent student must report information about his or her parent(s) on the FAFSA.
Talking points:
- A student cannot "declare" himself or herself independent.
- A student's dependency status has nothing to do with whether his or her parents claim him or her on their tax returns.
The student should contact the financial aid administrator at the college he or she plans to attend to discuss special circumstances that might affect his or her dependency status. For details about what types of circumstances might result in a dependency override, and for information about how you can support a student who has special circumstances, see Part 2 of the Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid.
Am I Dependent or Independent?(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Worksheet to help students determine their dependency status when filling out the FAFSA.
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Related: FAFSA Dependency Status Graphic(Result Type: IMG), FAFSA: Determining Dependency Status Video(Result Type: VIDEO), Who Is My ''Parent'' When I Fill Out the FAFSA?(Result Type: PDF)
Who Counts as a Parent
Beginning with the 2014–15 FAFSA, dependent students will be required to include on the FAFSA income and other information from the dependent student's legal parents (biological or adoptive) regardless of the parents' marital status or gender, if those parents live together.
We are working on plain-language guidance for students and their families; meanwhile, you can learn more by reading Federal Student Aid's letter to financial aid administrators "2014–15 FAFSA: Parental Information Collection."
Filling Out the FAFSA Without Access to Parent Information
FAFSA on the Web asks whether the student is able to provide information about his or her parents.
- If the student indicates that he or she has special circumstances such as having left home due to an abusive situation, FAFSA on the Web allows the student to submit the application without entering data about the parents. The student's FAFSA will not be processed, and the student must contact the financial aid administrator (FAA) at the school he or she plans to attend. The FAA will ask for additional information to determine whether the student can be considered independent.
- If the student indicates that the parent refuses to provide information on the FAFSA and no longer supports the student, federal law allows the student to submit the FAFSA without parent information and—after review by the financial aid administrator at the student's chosen school—potentially to receive only an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. The FAFSA is submitted without parent information; and the student must follow up with the financial aid administrator to find out what to do next to receive the loan.
Important details about filling out the FAFSA without access to parent information are in Part 2 of the Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid.
Special Financial Circumstances
In some circumstances, the financial aid administrator may choose to make adjustments to certain items on the FAFSA to account for financial difficulties. The student should contact the financial aid administrator at his or her college to discuss his or her situation if
- the family has unusually large medical bills or nursing home expenses that are not covered by insurance;
- the family is paying unusually high elementary or secondary school tuition or dependent care expenses; or
- the student or a parent has recently lost his or her job.
The best thing you can do to help a student who has unusual financial circumstances is to encourage the student to gather as much written evidence as possible and to provide it to the financial aid office at the school he or she plans to attend. Unusual financial circumstances might be demonstrated with items such as medical or child care bills or with proof of the loss of employment of a family member.
Talking point: The financial aid administrator is not required to adjust financial elements on the FAFSA. The school's decision is final and cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department of Education.
After Applying: Helping Students Understand and Respond to Aid Offers
Once a student has filed the FAFSA, the college will respond with an aid offer (contained in what is often called an award letter), whether by postal mail, e-mail, or another means. You might find that students bring their aid offers to you for help in understanding them.
Talking point: A student doesn't have to accept all the aid offered; for instance, it's okay to ask the school to lower the amount of a loan if the student's budget allows for less borrowing.
Tip: To help students understand the different types of aid they're being offered, you might want to familiarize yourself with the aid available in your state and at the schools to which many of your students apply.
A number of schools refer to Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans as Stafford Loans. If your student sees a reference to a Stafford Loan in his or her aid offer, you can be fairly sure that a federal student loan is on offer.
Tools for Comparing Aid Offers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers a tool for comparing colleges' financial aid offers. Students can enter school name, cost of attendance, financial aid that's been offered, and more in order to compare the net costs of attending several schools.
Meanwhile, hundreds of schools have begun using the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, a document that sets out the school's aid offer in a simple way so the student can easily understand it and compare it to offers from other schools.
Talking point: A student should not be scared off by a college's cost of attendance. Instead, he or she should look at the net cost of attending the school—the amount it'll cost him or her to attend once financial aid is taken into account. Send your students to StudentAid.gov/fafsa/next-steps/comparing-aid-offers to learn about aid offers and net price.
The process called verification aims to ensure the effectiveness of the federal student aid programs. A student selected for verification will be asked to show that certain information on his or her FAFSA is correct. Different students are asked to verify different items.
If a student is selected for verification, the college(s) will contact him or her to indicate what documentation the student must submit to the school and by what date. The student should be sure to provide all documentation promptly. It is unlikely that the school will process financial aid for the student until the required documentation is received.
If a student uses the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and does not subsequently change any of the information retrieved, he or she will not have to verify that information. If the student does not use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and is selected for verification, he or she will have to submit a tax transcript.
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Six Sigma Quality is an advanced technique of improving processes and profitability that has revolutionized industries across America and around the world. The facts are plain: by improving quality with Six Sigma techniques, businesses have been able to save billions while gaining a competitive edge. In this book, Dr. Westgard shows you how to apply the Six Sigma techniques to laboratory testing processes.
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A decade ago, Six Sigma was relatively unknown in healthcare. While widely embraced by other industries, Six Sigma was a latecomer to hospitals and diagnostic corporations.
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|Rs. 5701
|Rs. 34204
|9 months
|Rs. 3905
|Rs. 35138
|12 months
|Rs. 2982
|Rs. 35784
|18 months
|Rs. 2062
|Rs. 37100
|24 months
|Rs. 1602
|Rs. 38446
|3 months
|Rs. 11271
|Rs. 33812
|6 months
|Rs. 5734
|Rs. 34401
|9 months
|Rs. 3889
|Rs. 34996
|12 months
|Rs. 2967
|Rs. 35597
|3 months
|Rs. 11234
|Rs. 33701
|6 months
|Rs. 5701
|Rs. 34204
|9 months
|Rs. 3873
|Rs. 34854
|12 months
|Rs. 2951
|Rs. 35411
|18 months
|Rs. 2062
|Rs. 37100
|24 months
|Rs. 1602
|Rs. 38446
|3 months
|Rs. 11290
|Rs. 33868
|6 months
|Rs. 5750
|Rs. 34499
|9 months
|Rs. 3905
|Rs. 35138
|12 months
|Rs. 2982
|Rs. 35784
This table shows different banks and the respective EMI options based on the product price. This is for indicative purposes only, your EMI payments may differ with total order amount and additional bank charges, if any.
What is the estimated delivery time?
Sellers generally procure and ship the items within the time specified on the product page. Business days exclude public holidays and Sundays.
Estimated delivery time depends on the following factors:
Why does the delivery date not correspond to the delivery timeline of X-Y business days?
Why does the delivery date not correspond to the delivery timeline of X-Y business days?
It is possible that the Seller or our courier partners observe a holiday between the day you placed your order and the date of delivery, which is based on the timelines shown on the product page. In this case, we add a day to the estimated date. Some courier partners and Sellers do not work on Sundays and this is factored in to the delivery dates.
What do the different tags like "In Stock", "Available" mean?
What do the different tags like "In Stock", "Available" mean?
'In Stock'
For items listed as "In Stock", Sellers will mention the delivery time based on your location pincode (usually 2-3 business days, 4-5 business days or 4-6 business days in areas where standard courier service is available). For other areas, orders will be sent by Registered Post through the Indian Postal Service which may take 1-2 weeks depending on the location.
The Seller might not have the item in stock but can procure it when an order is placed. The delivery time will depend on the estimated procurement time and the estimated shipping time to your location.
'Preorder' or 'Forthcoming'
Such items are expected to be released soon and can be pre-booked for you. The item will be shipped to you on the day of it's official release launch and will reach you in 2 to 6 business days. The Preorder duration varies from item to item. Once known, release time and date is mentioned. (Eg. 5th May, August 3rd week)
'Out of Stock'
Currently, the item is not available for sale. Use the 'Notify Me' feature to know once it is available for purchase.
Sometimes, items have to be sourced by Sellers from outside India. These items are mentioned as 'Imported' on the product page and can take at least 10 days or more to be delivered to you.
'Back In Stock Soon'
The item is popular and is sold out. You can however 'book' an order for the product and it will be shipped according to the timelines mentioned by the Seller.
'Temporarily Unavailable'
The product is currently out of stock and is not available for purchase. The product could to be in stock soon. Use the 'Notify Me' feature to know when it is available for purchase.
'Permanently Discontinued'
This product is no longer available because it is obsolete and/or its production has been discontinued.
'Out of Print'
This product is not available because it is no longer published and has been permanently discontinued.
Why does the estimated delivery time vary for each seller?
Why does the estimated delivery time vary for each seller?
You have probably noticed varying estimated delivery times for Sellers of the product you are interested in. Delivery times are influenced by product availability, geographic location of the Seller, your shipping destination and the courier partner's time-to-deliver to your location.
Please enter your default pin code on the product page (you don't have to enter it every single time) to know more accurate delivery times on the product page itself.
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|Type Accepted
|10 days from delivery
|Exchange for colors and size, Does not fit
|Type Accepted
|10 days from delivery
|Damaged, Defective, Item not as described
|Type Accepted
|10 days from delivery
|Damaged, Defective, Item not as described
|Type Accepted
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|Damaged, Defective, Item not as described
|Type Accepted
|10 days from delivery
|Exchange for colors and size, Does not fit
|Type Accepted
|30 days from delivery
|Exchange for colors and size, Does not fit
Lenovo is known for the highly innovative, next generation products they introduce in the market. The Lenovo G580 (59-324061) Laptop is an aesthetically crafted piece of modern technology that offers a variety of features catering to the needs of the customers. The Intel Core i5 (3rd Generation) processor that comes with this laptop guarantees efficiency and speed. Suitable for business purposes and personal entertainment, this Notebook will give you a remarkable computing experience.
Style and Portability
This Lenovo laptop has a simple yet elegant design which consists of smoothly finished edges. The strong build of the device allows it to withstand a considerable amount of external pressure. Grab attention wherever you go with this classy laptop. The dimensions of this device are 376 x 245 x 34.3 mm which make highly compact and portable. Weighing a mere 2.6 kg, this lightweight laptop from lenovo can be carried around all day long without feeling the burden.
The 15.6 inch screen of this personal computer has a high screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The HD Display of this laptop produces breathtaking screen clarity and works wonders with images and visuals. Typing on the AccuType Keyboard with Individual Rounded Keys is a pleasure for the user. The well spaced keys allow you to type with good accuracy. A Touchpad is located under the keyboard which makes navigation easy.
Lenovo laptops are always high in their performance level. The Lenovo G580 (59-324061) Laptop is powered by an Intel Core i5 3210M processor which is built on an Intel B75 Express Chipset. Together with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 3.10 GHz, this laptop is fast, efficient and lets you work at any pace you want. Data is retrieved from the system at a quick speed with the 3 MB Cache Memory that it possesses.
The system memory of this Lenovo product is 4 GB DDR3 and can be expanded up to 8 GB if needed. You can store all your favourite movies, music and other relevant data in the SATA 500 GB Hard Disk that comes with the system. The Integrated HD Graphics 4000 Graphic processor is useful for gaming and allows you to seamlessly watch videos on the device.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Features that keep you entertained are always present in a Lenovo laptop. Listen to your favourite music in high quality with the speakers that are loaded in the system. The internal mic and 0.3 megapixel web camera are useful for making video calls to friends and family who are far away. The Integrated DVD RW Drive that comes with the system can play all kinds of compact disks and digital video disks.
With one USB 2.0 port and two USB 3.0 ports, this laptop allows you to work with multiple input devices simultaneously. The HDMI and VGA ports can link the system to other devices that support video. Attaching an external mic will not be a problem since the system has a mic in port. The 2-in-1 Card Reader is another attractive feature that can read various types of cards and formats. Connect to the internet without any hassles with the help of the 10/100M Ethernet LAN or wireless LAN. A Bluetooth device is also installed for wireless transfer of data.
Battery and Other Features
The 6 cell battery of this laptop provides a long backup of up to 5 hours. A 65 W AC Adapter is required to supply power to the system. The Lenovo G580 (59-324061) Laptop is a one of a kind device that meets all your personal and professional needs.
|In the Box
|Sales Package
|Laptop, Battery, AC Adapter, User Guide and Manuals
|Model Name
|G Series
|Trending, Browse/Entertainment, Performance
|Model ID
|Core i5 (3rd Gen)
|B75 Express
|Clock Speed
|2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost Upto 3.1 GHz
|Expandable Memory
|Upto 8 GB
|Memory Slots
|2 (Unused Slot - 0)
|System Memory
|Hardware Interface
|HDD Capacity
|Optical Disk Drive
|Read/Write Speed
|Optical Drive
|SuperMulti DVD RW Drive with Dual Layer Support
|Operating System
|Free DOS
|System Architecture
|64 bit
|Screen Size
|15.6 inch
|1366 x 768 Pixel
|Screen Type
|HD Brightview LED Backlit Display
|Graphic Processor
|Integrated HD Graphics 4000
|Web Camera
|0.3 Megapixel
|Pointer Device
|AccuType Keyboard
|Internal Mic
|Digital Microphone
|HD Audio
|Wireless LAN
|IEEE 802.11b/g/n
|Battery Backup
|Upto 5 hours
|Power Supply
|65 W AC Adapter
|Battery Cell
|6 cell
|USB Port
|2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
|Mic In
|HDMI Port
|Yes, v1.4
|VGA Port
|Multi Card Slot
|2-in-1 Card Reader
|Lock Port
|Kensington Lock Slot
|Machine Dimensions
|2.7 kg
|376 x 245 x 34.3 mm
|Warranty Summary
|1 Year Onsite Warranty
i have bought this laptop,used it for 9 hours straight and not heard a single buzzing,annoying sound.This laptop doesn't heat up..battery backup is 4.5 hours (give or take).wifi is good.even the webcam is great.keyboard is spacious,with numpad.:).
usb 3.0 ports,just awesome.sound is clear even at full volume.
the best part is the processor,ITS AMAZING..all the installations were done comparatively fast.
value for money laptop..
in a nutshell---> 1. It is COOL (doesnt heat up at all)
2. It is FAST (i5,3rd generation,;-))
3. It is GORGEOUS (cherry bl... (Expand)
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Fan went out. It was making some funny noise after first 3 months of usage. But it completely went out after around an year. Since it was inside warranty I called up Lenovo Customer Care, and that is exactly when the hard facts starts hitting. Essentially, Lenovo doesn't even consider its' "essential" series its own brand. Customer Care asked to deposit the laptop for 3 working days to fix it. Forget getting it fixed at home. Lenovo accessories site has NO items for this product. Surprisingly, their website doesn't even recognize... (Expand)
At first time when I was planning to purchase Laptop then I was sure with Dell product because my friends are using and quality is awsome in every aspect but I wanted to purchase in DOS based so I have gone to the lenovo exclusive store and found that lenovo is the only brand which is compatible with all the Operating systems and I have gone through the review about new lenovo G580 series in i5 processor(3rd generation) DOS based macine.I was very happy when I purchased this product directly form the exclusive store in 33.5K ; Now when I installed the Windows 7 Ultimte then video quality is... (Expand)
I was searching for laptop with decent price and good performance.So goggled lots of online reviews and found lenovo is best when it comes to price and built quality.
So ordered on Friday through flipkart and within two days.Laptop was delivered.I am great fan of flipkart and there services.because i am ordered many things form this site and service is good.
Now coming back to Laptop review.
On paper this laptop looks very good for the price.
Built quality is good and looks very nice.Even interface is good.
1. You cant install XP O.S(works very fine on windows 7)
2. touch pad... (Expand)
This is the ivy bridge version of the intel platform and is about 21% faster and about 13% more power efficient than the I5 2nd gen. Even though the same configurations in I5 till date is selling for about 30K , why not spend another 3 thousand and get the latest and very best, I5 3rd generation, 4GB,HDMI, USB3.0 Ports , and the good build quality of lenovo laptops. its a steal deal , yes you might have a bigger and better gamut of laptops in about a months time but if you are planning to buy a laptop now , flipkart is the place, I review gadgets technically at forumsDotasksktDotcom and the... (Expand)
The laptop battery stopped charging after 1.5 years and many keys stopped working. Typical Chinese product quality, very poor compared to Dell, hp or sony in long run. (View complete review)
Im using this from past 1 year.....Since im an hardware designer always do some worst load experiments on the electronics products,Im running 2 O.S in this machine with high end apps i have installed
Simply the machine is rocking with Intel processor
Great configuration.......Magnificent battery... (View complete review)
please buy this product for every usage.
its support for all things.
camera quality also good for Skype usage
i am using this lap last one and half year still now no one problem occurred on this product
no heating issue.
no battery issue still now its maintain charge up to 3 and half hours... (View complete review)
Good product but didn't find anything useful in free gadgets of worth Rs. 2000. Overall laptop is working fine and quality is good in this my price. (View complete review)
I have experience with this laptop by the last 8 months. Its a good machine, but i found 3 major drawbacks.
1. There is no mic socket, only the headphone jacket, so you have to use the open mic, its quality is very low and you cannot speak without disturbing others.
2. Speaker quality is avera... (View complete review)


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Without getting into specifics, McClain expressed optimism about his status Wednesday in the Ravens' locker room.
"It's always positive news, I've been saying it since the beginning that if I don't believe, then who will?" McClain said. "We're taking another step in the direction. When the time comes, we'll see. I didn't get anything back yet, but it's going to be good information."
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McClain, who remains on the NFL's reserve physically-unable-to-perform list, is eligible to begin practicing after the sixth week of the regular season and can then be activated by the team depending upon his progress.
It's unclear at what point McClain will be able to begin practicing, but a source emphasized that it will be sooner rather than later for the 6-foot-1, 245-pound linebacker.
"I don't know," McClain said. "You'll have to talk about that with the head man. I'm just a soldier in the war."
The Ravens have repeatedly expressed optimism that McClain will eventually return from an injury suffered last December against the Washington Redskins.
McClain didn't require surgery, hasn't complained of pain or soreness in several months and the spot on his MRI continued to get smaller and smaller in recent months with more than one doctor saying his outlook was encouraging. Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke in August on McClain's status, saying that the team wouldn't clear him until the imaging showed zero signs of the contusion.
There were no restrictions placed on his exercise regimen, and McClain remained optimistic throughout his recovery that he will ultimately play again.
The Ravens took financial precautions with McClain prior to the start of the regular season as he accepted a pay cut to reduce his base salary from $3 million to $1.5 million. The financial adjustment includes a provision for McClain to potentially make back the $1.5 million if he triggers playing-time clauses.
In five NFL seasons, the former undrafted free agent from Syracuse has 280 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two safeties and one interception. McClain started 44 games over the past three seasons, including the first 13 games of last season prior to getting hurt.


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Q. I really want a custom made design, can you do this?
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Q: I wear glasses, which masks will be suitable for me?
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A: Some people find the masquerade bases uncomfortable around their eyes, the easiest solution is to go with a stick version of the mask you've fallen for, a stick version is held up to the face rather than being tied around the head and will gently sit on the bridge of your nose away from your eyes completely, plus it averts any issues or worries about the mask working with your hairdo on the night, or it slipping down - if in doubt, go stick!
If you really don't want a stick mask, then your best bet is to go for a Venetian mask as these all have larger eyeholes and are traditionally shaped to fit more comfortably against the face, I only use authentic Venetian mask bases actually made in Venice too so they really are a world apart from the nasty chinese " Venetian Style" masks you can buy..
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Q:What is your return policy?
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Q: Can I collect from your premises?
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A Northern Kentucky man is accused of sexually molesting a 13-year-old boy, and investigators fear there could be more victims.
Michael Schweitzer, 46, of Hebron, was arrested June 26 by Boone County Sheriffs.
Investigators believe the incident happened in the early morning hours of June 25 while the boy was in his care. Schweitzer is accused of molesting the boy after slipping him a sleeping-type pill and then waiting for it to take effect.
Schweitzer was charged with sodomy and unlawful transaction with a minor, both first degree felonies.
He was taken to the Boone County Detention Center with bond set at $200,000.
The judge refused to lower his bond on Monday, and a prosecutor told the court they believe there could be more victims.
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