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This article is intended to open up a discussion on individual investors criteria for stock selection. So please give your 2 cents worth. Dividend growth investing is all the rage today it seems. I will admit that i have a soft spot in my heart for it as well. The question is: when does it become a yield chasing trap?
Many investors use a high dividend yield (many over 4%) as a prerequisite for purchasing a stock. This strategy will leave out a significant portion of the market as a whole. How many great companies will never make it on your short list of stocks to purchase because they do not pay a dividend, or not a high enough one? Roughly 20% of the S&P 500 does not pay a dividend, while about 50% of the NASDAQ 100 does not.
A few examples:
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) yields 4.5% currently. In the past 5 years, the stock has gone from $25 to $20, while you would have collected $3.50 in dividends. This stock seems to find its way into almost all dividend growth portfolios. In the same technology sector, stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) and IBM (NYSE:IBM) that pay little or no dividend have benefited from share price appreciation.
Waste Management (NYSE:WM) yields 4.5% currently. The 5 year track record goes from $34 to $32. You would have collected enough dividends to turn a profit at least. Not putting low yield stocks like Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), Cummins (NYSE:CMI), or AO Smith (NYSE:AOS) into the industrials discussion would have been a mistake.
Exelon (NYSE:EXC) yields 7.2% currently. This stock has one of the worst 5 year charts in the utility sector, going from $81 to $30. There are many other players in the utilities sector that pay over 4% and have been much more stable; Duke (NYSE:DUK), Edison (NYSE:ED), and Southern Company (NYSE:SO) to name just a few.
Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) yields a whopping 13.6% currently, and no, it is not a mREIT. The past 5 years have been a losing battle for the stock, dropping from $38 to $11. There are so many other great stocks in the consumer sector (many of which pay juicy dividends) that are much safer choices. Companies like Coke (NYSE:KO), Disney (NYSE:DIS), and Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) have dividend yields lower than 3%, but are doing well at increasing their book value, earnings and dividends along the way.
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) yields 4.9% currently. The past 5 years the stock has declined from $48 to $13. Many see their business model as broken, as companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and even Wal-Mart (WMT) have taken their share in the electronics space.
Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) yields 3.5% currently. Their 5 year chart goes from $24 to $10. They have had a hard time dealing with the leap away from desktop computers to mobile. The profits are declining, but still positive. The dividend was just initiated and may be an attempt to create some interest in the stock.
Conclusion: This article is not intended to downplay dividend stock investing. As I said at the beginning of the article, I am myself an investor who looks for strong dividends at an attractive price. I think too many people put a certain yield limit on their stock purchases that makes them not consider some great companies. The higher you place that yield limit, the more you risk finding yourself chasing yield. I see those 6 stocks mentioned in a lot of portfolios because of their yields. Personally, I look for annual dividend increases, book value increases, payout ratios under 60%, and earnings per share most of all.
What investing criteria do you use to avoid chasing yield?
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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I am trying to extend the functionality of IntRange based on Martin Fowler's Analysis Pattern of "Range" to model a street Address Range. http://www.martinfowler.com/ap2/range.html So for example, a street "Joe Blow St" will have an associated AddressRange of 2000-2999 etc... I wanted to extend IntRange and add the functions mentioned in the "Range" pattern and add some more: for e.g. to check if its valid range (ideally in a constructor or a isValid() method). Right now I am forced into cut pasting IntRange in my AddressRange class which extends org.apache.commons.lang.math.Range. I would ideally like to just extend IntRange. Why are these classes finalized? Is it just because of security as David Wheeler says in #8 http://www.dwheeler.com/secure-programs/Secure-Programs-HOWTO/java.html Btw, Commons is cool! I am also using MultiKey and MultiKeyMap to figure out errors in street attributes. Thanks in advance! ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: email@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
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RHONY Recap: There's something about finally ending this show so we can get on with watching other Bravo shows!
Hi, you fabulous Trashtalkers, you!
I'm longing for the finale next week when Aviva's leg is left on the floor. A.K.A. where the editors should have left most of this season – on the cutting room floor! BURN!
I am the biggest Housewives fan (other than you) but this season has almost made me wish for the days of Alex McCord. Maybe I'm just comparing this show to the seemingly endless array of sparkly disfunction Miss Andy is throwing at us? Or Maybe I'm just an entitled white woman having a bad case of #firstworldproblems?
Speaking of first word problems..let's get to the QUEENS of FWP land. Oh crap! Aviva is back in the opening title sequence – that doesn't bode well for us.
We open with Heather (the B-O-S-S) planning Carole's 50th "Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil" themed birthday party (with some people that are not the B-O-S-S). Kudos to Carole for choosing a cool-ass theme for her birthday and for having the great genes to not look close to 50!
One of Carole's assistants (I thought Carole told us she had only one!) reads a
n email a DOCUMENT of some of Carole's conditions for her birthday party:
1000 white lights.
Spanish Moss on all the tables.
500o white rose petals.
Butterflies in a cage.
Move the chandeliers from Carole's apartment to the venue.
(Heather gets Carole on the phone -Carole is in London promoting her book-to clarify the vision for this party).
Carole adds to the list of her demands.
Polished red apples for the centerpieces.
Headless Mannequins.
Man walking an invisible dog.
Snake Handler.
A Psychic.
Fog Machine.
A Harvest Moon to be hung in Trees.
Antique Lace to adorn the doors.
This is the part where the party planner in me screams "Bitch, Puh-leeze!" If Carole wants an over the top party then she most certainly should hire a professional party planner and not burden her BFF (and two assistants) with such a bear of an undertaking. Where's David Tutera when you need him?
I'm sure Heather is envisioning a headless Carole right about now.
Let's segue (on our segway's) across town to Sonja, Dubin and not-Millou at a pet store.
"Even though you're not Millou, I'll take you shopping" thought Dubin.
Harry and Sonja are playing with a little puppy in the store and I'm beginning to get really nervous (stop reading here if you don't like rants) because they're talking about getting a dog together. I'm having a really bad negative knee jerk reaction because I'm such a dog lover and I think Pet stores that sell pets are beyond cruel and archaic. Even Heather "Morticia" Dubrow knows that buying a dog is wrong and so she gives guilt money to a rescue and OMFG…noooooooo..Sonja places an order for a dog. FUCK OFF, SONJA! You can't even afford hot water and you're going to buy a dog with Dubin so you can play house? Seriously, FUCK OFF. It's not charming and cute – it's annoying. I feel sorry for that poor dog that's going to be neglected by you. I just googled this piece of shit store that sells dogs from
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Rant over. FF.
The Bickersons are at Marriage counseling. Apparently, it's "Wear what's wrong with your relationship" day.
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Bachelor Bob! Does anyone think they could be bros?
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User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8b4) Gecko/20050908 Firefox/1.4
Build Identifier: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8b4) Gecko/20050908 Firefox/1.4
I get a security error when trying to access window.alert through a sandbox with
evalInSandbox on ebay.com, but not on other domains.
The sandbox's codebase is set to the URL of _content. And I am accessing alert
through something like window.alert("hi") where window is sandbox.window = _content.
Here it is in code:
var box = new Components.utils.Sandbox(url);
box.window = _content;
Components.utils.evalInSandbox("window.alert('hello from: ' +
window.location.href)", box);
Reproducible: Always
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Drop the attachment into <installdir>/components/ and have Firefox autoregister
2. You should get alerts with the URL of every non-chrome window loaded
3. navigate to http://google.com, note alert
4. navigate to http://yahoo.com, note alert
5. navigate to http://ebay.com, note no alert from ebay.com (the one from
doubleclick doesn't count, we're looking for the one from the main page, not the
ad iframe). open JS console and note the security error.
Actual Results:
Security error in JS console:
'Permission denied to get property Window.alert'
Expected Results:
alert box with: "hello from http://www.ebay.com"
I'm putting this as Major because it prevents Greasemonkey from working properly
on all sites. Its major to me anyway.
Created attachment 195602 [details]
testcase that demonstrates the issue
forgot the testcase attachment when i filed the bug
Felt like I should add the entire text of the error from the console incase it's
not easy to reproduce using my testcase:
Error: [Exception... "Component returned failure code: 0x80004003
(NS_ERROR_INVALID_POINTER) [nsIDOMLocation.replace]" nsresult: "0x80004003
(NS_ERROR_INVALID_POINTER)" location: "JS frame ::
file:///C:/PROGRA~1/DEERPA~3/components/ypSandboxTestCase.js :: <TOP_LEVEL> ::
line 34" data: no]
Source File: file:///C:/PROGRA~1/DEERPA~3/components/ypSandboxTestCase.js
Line: 34
Actually, doesn't work on yahoo either - same problem. Looks like yahoo.com also
sets it's document.domain property.
mrbkap, this one looks like yours, at a glance.
It's currently impossible to do what you want in the face of setting
document.domain. To fix this, we're extending the interface of evalInSandbox to
allow you to pass a window instead of a URI, which will have all of the right
principals on it.
That would make the interesting bit in the testcase:
var sandbox = new Components.utils.Sandbox(webProgress.DOMWindow);
Created attachment 195822 [details] [diff] [review]
Allow windows too
This allows you to pass a DOMWindow to the Sandbox constructor. diff -w for
review in a second.
That solution is totally fine with me.
Created attachment 195823 [details] [diff] [review]
Allow windows too -w
Comment on attachment 195823 [details] [diff] [review]
Allow windows too -w
r=me if you use do_QueryWrappedNative instead of rolling your own, as you
pointed out to me!
Comment on attachment 195823 [details] [diff] [review]
Allow windows too -w
>+ nsCOMPtr<nsIDOMWindow> win = do_QueryInterface(wrapper->Native());
>+ CallQueryInterface(win, &sop);
Note to self: CallQueryInterface isn't null-safe, so this needs to check |win|.
Comment on attachment 195823 [details] [diff] [review]
Allow windows too -w
Fix checked into trunk.
Fix checked into MOZILLA_1_8_BRANCH.


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The Independent Television Commission (ITC) is investigating complaints about advertising campaigns for, among others, Heinz, Red Devil, Tango and Vodka Source, amid claims that advertisers are attempting to tap into an increasingly aggressive and cynical youth culture.
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"Advertisements are becoming nastier and it is a very sad trend. Viewers are getting rather immune to the impact of television commercials, and for that reason advertisers are trying to make their adverts stand out," he says.
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But the ITC disputes the idea that television ads are getting nastier. A spokeswoman says: "I don't think it's getting more cruel - the Tango ads date back to the early 90s, such as the famous one with the slapping around the face - they were considered pretty cruel. And then there were the Martini ads, where it was described as "only for beautiful people". Personally I think those were in some way more groundbreaking and shocking than perhaps some of those more recent ones are. The Tango ads we upheld complaints about; they were very shocking at the time."
She said the problem with deciding whether an advertisement was "too cruel" was that it would fall under the commission's "offensiveness" guidelines, which were necessarily subjective.
"It's quite difficult because what's offensive to one person doesn't necessarily affect another - it isn't simply a black and white area. You get such a varying degree of complaints.
"An advertisement you could look at every evening and never consider to be offensive, we'll still get one or two complaints because people interpret it in a certain way. But it is also the area in which we uphold least complaints because you have to look at what the majority of people would find offensive."
Last year the ITC received 3,092 complaints about offensive advertisements, and upheld 9 of them. Whereas under its "misleading" guidelines, it received 2,074 complaints, and upheld 72.
Complaints are handled by individual officers in the first instance, and then, if deemed serious enough (such as in the case of the Tango "megaphone" ad, which was removed from screens) the decision is made at board level.
"We recognise that advertising is a creative medium, and there has to be scope for irony and humour, providing it's within legal, decent, honest and truthful framework," said the ITC spokeswoman.
"In the case of the Tango megaphone ads, which drew 60 or 70 complaints, the complaints were not upheld because they were cruel or offensive, but because they were harmful - we didn't want copycat incidences and the campaign is aimed directly at children.
"The whole reason we suspended it was because it was seen as a very deliberate bullying strategy, and what tipped it was when we started getting them from teachers and parents saying it would translate to the schoolyard."
Much of the decision depends on context - the lack of complaints about the Jukka brothers bottom-branding advertisement probably reflects the age and humour of MTV's viewing audience.
While the ITC has seen an upsurge in complaints about cruelty to men, beginning with the Diet Coke "bare chested builder" campaign, and now encompassing the Spirito di Punto campaign, where men and women make derogatory remarks about each others' handling of the car, the one area guaranteed to draw complaints is animal welfare.
Thus the Vinnie Jones advertisement has had to be moved back to the watershed, (the Advertising Standards Authority also received 3 complaints about the poster version - showing a stunned robin) while in 1998 an advert for Levi jeans, which featured a hamster called Kevin, first running on his wheel, then apparently as dead as a doornail, drew the most complaints from the public since public complaining began. (They were not upheld, but the advertisement was moved to a later slot).
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Poppy Seed Dressing
|Onion juice
|1 Teaspoon
|Salad oil
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Poppy seed
|1⁄2 Tablespoon
|Light corn syrup
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|Dry mustard
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|1 Teaspoon
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Put corn syrup, mustard, salt, vinegar and onion juice into Osterizer container, cover and process at BLEND.
Remove feeder cap and gradually add salad oil.
When mixture becomes thick add poppy seed and process until well mixed.
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Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2520 Calories from Fat 2005
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 227 g349.8%
Saturated Fat 10.7 g53.4%
Trans Fat 3.9 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 2047.4 mg85.3%
Total Carbohydrates 134 g44.6%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.5%
Sugars 46.1 g
Protein 2 g3.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0.8%
Calcium 13.9% Iron 4.9%
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Recipes: Stovetop Grilled Corn with Chipotle Chili Butter
Yield: 4 servings
- Olive oil
- 5 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1-2 dried chipotle chilies, seeds removed, soaked in water until malleable, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ears corn on the cob, husks removed
- 4 tablespoons crumbled dry Monterey Jack cheese, see cook's notes
- Lime wedges, to serve
Cook's notes: If you can't find dry Monterey Jack cheese, substitute coarsely grated Grana Padano or pecorino cheese.
1. Mix together the butter, chilies, cilantro and a little salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Add a little oil and gently cook the corn in the pan for about 3 to 5 minutes until colored and lightly charred all over. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of water to the pan and continue to cook over medium heat for about 5 to 8 minutes until the liquid has evaporated and the corn is cooked through but still crisp (turn down the heat if it starts to color too much).
3. Once the corn is cooked, remove and slather with the chipotle butter, allowing it to melt over the corn. Sprinkle with cheese and serve with wedges of lime.
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Steven C asks: Maybe it's confirmation bias & playing with 85, but Burmi finally seems to be playing like we all expected him to. Thoughts?
It's amazing the effect different types of line-mates can have on a player's individual production isn't it? I don't know if Matthew Perreault is the most ideal winger for him to be with but it is an upgrade over someone like Chris Thorburn or even Adam Lowry who himself has dropped off production wise.
I know there has been plenty of chatter from many Jets fans that this season has been a bust for Alex Burmistrov and there is some truth to that as he hasn't been quite the player on the 3rd line that I think a lot of us hoped he would be. That said it's important to keep in mind the same thing I was saying about him a couple of weeks ago. He's still relatively young (24 is young right?) and he spent half the season trying to get back into the faster pace of NHL play and adjusting to a new role with a new coach.
There are a couple of things I'd like to see Burmi 'tidy up' for next season. He needs to cut down on the giveaways - he leads all Jets forwards in that stat with 39. It would also be nice to see him get more shot attempts where he currently sits at 8th among Jets forwards in attempted shots with 143. By comparison, Blake Wheeler leads with 357 which of course are numbers skewed by playing time and quality of line-mates.
Even if his numbers haven't reflected it yet, I do feel there is more of a confidence in his game when it comes to handling the puck as well as taking care of things on the defensive side especially when it comes to the penalty kill. Maurice must feel comfortable with him because he still takes regular shifts on the PK and is still seeing plenty of ice time.
The only real legit complaint about Burmi right now is that he can't finish...
Burmi gets the puck to great spots offensively but just can't score.— sAD sACK (@sadsackjetsfan) March 7, 2016
This is a valid point and maybe the main reason not to give up on Burmistrov quite yet. Hopefully next season those missed chances turn into goals... If not for him, than for line-mates who are more adept at putting the puck in the net than some of the wingers he has had.
Tyler G asks: Jets are looking to get Auston Matthews but since we already have two great centers in Little and Scheifele wouldn't Jesse Puljularvi or Patrick Laine be better fits for what the Jets need? Would the Jets take either of those two if they had the first overall pick?
To answer the first question last.. No. The Jets would take Matthews in a heartbeat. It's the same reason why the Oilers took McDavid when the last thing they really needed was a young center and they really could have used a player like Noah Hanifin instead to help beuild their defense. When you're in the top five of the draft, I firmly believe you take the best available player no matter what the team need is.
The exception to that rule of course is if you do have a need and can trade down and still get the player you think you need a few spots lower but in that case the offer from a team wanting to trade up to your spot had better be as franchise changing as the player you're about to draft if not a little more so.
The Jets do have some nice prospect depth at center so wingers like Puljularvi or Laine would be perfect and it's why I think even if the Jets can't snag the first overall, no one should be upset being relegated to a 2nd or 3rd overall pick. Laine especially with his size at 6'4" and considering that just like Auston, he too is playing in a men's pro league and thriving (17 goals and 33 points in 45 games played) would be a fantastic addition for the Jets.
But if the Jets are fortunate enough to get the first overall pick, you can bet your life savings they'll take Auston Matthews and then figure out what to do with their sudden glut of center depth at a later date.
The other way to look at Burmi playing with MP is that Burmi has absolutely killed MPs offensive production. MP's only 2 points in the last 8 games both came on goals from 55 and one was on the PP.
He is an offensive black hole.
His PK work has been excellent though.


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This review is from: Logitech G5 2-Tone 6 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Laser 2000 dpi Mouse
Pros: Functionally, this mouse is pretty much perfect. The tilt and scroll wheel works, the two buttons to raise and lower the sensitivity still work (although I never use them personally), the mouse is just as precise as the day I bought it.
The side button 'mouse4' maps pretty well in every game I need it to. When I want to bind something to a key I push the button and it works just like binding it to anything else. I've never had a problem with any program ever not recognizing that button.
Cons: There is only one button for the thumb. It's all I really need, even as a gamer, but my previous mouse had 2, and if done well so it's easy to push which button you want, more buttons are better. However, if there's only one button then it sure is easy to push when you need it!
Sometimes when I drop the mouse the little weight card inside slips out. I had to put in maximum weight in order for the mouse to feel 'right' to me, and even then I might've wanted it heavier if I could. This (and the resolution changer) seem like unnecessary options that I haven't used in over 6 years when more thumb buttons would have been actually useful.
Other Thoughts: Logitech knows how to make mice that last, that's for sure.
The cord of my mouse hangs over the edge of the table. Where this happens, the cord has basically been chewed through from the friction over that corner. The padded lining is completely severed, and the black plastic liner is also cracked there so the copper cords are now only protected by the clear plastic lining inside. Once friction cuts through that and starts actually interfering with the copper it might be time to get a new mouse, lol. But even with the cord looking like it's been chewed through it still works 100% without a hitch.
Also, over 6 years the accumulation of hand-gunk that builds up on the mouse can be pretty funky. When I scrape or chip it off, the cool paint job finish that it came with typically chips off right along with the gunk.
Basically, this is now the ugliest looking mouse I've ever owned, lol. But still 100% functional. This thing must have over 30 THOUSAND hours of use and it's still ticking!
This review is from: AVerMedia C027 AVerTV HD DVR
Pros: The card works well for component and composite connections. There is pretty much zero input lag so you're able to play games, even in realtime online multiplayer, without suffering response lag of any kind.
Cons: The standard software for this card is kinda ugly and unfriendly to use. The manufacturers seem to be from Thailand maybe? Or some other non-English country, so there's occasionally weird grammar errors in the program, on their site, in the help files, etc.
The biggest con I have is that the PS3 will not work on the HDMI port, it gives an HDCP error. This prompts you to download something from Microsoft and update some kind of list, but the website it links you to doesn't work (and all Micro$oft says about it is format-reinstall or pay up for additional support). Note this is on Windows 8, may be different for other OS.
Other Thoughts: The software it comes with is not required for use. The drivers alone are sufficient to use other software that can view 'cameras' on your system. The drivers put two 'cameras' on your system, so depending on which type of input you're using, it will show up on one of the two cameras but the other will just be black or 'no signal.'
If you don't like the default software, there's other capture card software out there that it works just fine with, once you've got the drivers installed. Personally I don't mind the software if I'm just playing by myself (I just play in full screen and then all the ugly UI isn't visible anymore), but I like that I can view it in Xsplit instead because that's what I use when I'm streaming, and the drivers work within Xsplit just fine (with the exception of the PS3 HDCP issue I mentioned.)
Due to the age of the card, it can be hard to find the drivers. Googling 'C027' as the search term finds them pretty easily on AverMedia's site though.
Keep in mind with all capture cards, most video that's made to be shown on a TV is in fairly low resolution. A Nintendo Wii for instance has a maximum resolution of 640x480 or 720x480 if widescreen. Playing Gamecube, PS2, or Wii games for instance (or older), are gonna look BLURRY when you put them fullscreen on a 1080p monitor. I personally haven't tried TV signals but I assume it would be the same. This is not the card's fault. Try backing farther away from the monitor to reduce the blurriness factor, or simply don't play in full screen.
Finally, the HDMI input can only go up to 1080i, not 1080p. There really is no difference visually, but it means other things have to be set slightly differently to accommodate this limitation.
Ultimately, given the age of the card, there's probably better cards out there available by now. However, this one really gets a lot done for the price, especially if you do not plan to be using HDMI input, such as with a Wii which does not do HDMI at all. However it also supports HDMI input too, if you plan on using both, which is the reason I upgraded to this one from previous ones that did not support HDMI at all.
After having this card for two years, and particularly with the PS3 HDCP issue (which hasn't always been an issue, perhaps it's specific to Windows 8 or a format-reinstall might fix it after all), I'm still overall very satisfied with it. If I can't fix the PS3 HDCP issue though it'll be time to get a new one.
This review is from: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 660 Ti DirectX 11 GV-N66TOC-2GD 2GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Pros: It's a pretty solid card that runs nearly all the games I want it to on maximum settings without a hitch (most of the time). I have it paired with an AMD FX-6100 (Item# N82E16819103962 on Newegg) and it handles pretty much everything I throw at it. Borderlands 2 with high PhysX can sometimes bog down when there's tons of particles flying down in multiplayer, but that's about the only thing I've seen slow it noticeably slow down below the 30fps mark and 99% of the time even BL2 is running at 60+. (Personally I consider above 60fps to be enough to look awesome, above 30fps to be enough to play with, and below 30 fps unacceptable.) Crysis 3 on maximum settings gets below 60fps but above 30 (barely), and pretty much every other game like Battlefield 3 can rock 45+ and often 60+. I use the 'NVIDIA GeForce Experience' to recommend graphics settings for games and I'm often able to run above the recommendation anyway (for instance in Tomb Raider I can leave the fancy hair effects turned on.) Any games older than the current generation run laughably fast and easy.
Cons: The problem is it crashes. Even in games with as low a draw as Black Ops 2, there is an error message of "display driver has stopped responding and has recovered." Whatever game you're playing will freeze, and the OS will recover but your game won't, you'll have to task-manager close your game and reload it. This happens with every driver since release.
It's an inconsistent problem that happens sometimes after 5 minutes and sometimes after 5 hours of gametime. Based off internet research I'm assuming the card is basically overheating itself.
Gigabyte offers an overclocking utility and using that utility and UNDERclocking the card back to 'standard' settings removes the crashing problem.
Other Thoughts: The sole reason I bought this card over other cards was because it was the highest clocked one I could find for a reasonable price on Newegg. If that's the reason you're looking at this card, then pick a different one. If you're okay with underclocking this card to make sure it stays stable, it is otherwise an extremely decent card, especially in a one-card system that isn't SLI or crossfire, and has excellent 'bang for the buck' quality.READ FULL REVIEW


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Hi- we are offering this review- (written by real guests)-so you can read what people are saying about their stay, and what the Wine Country Love Nest EXPERIENCE is all about:
Jan 25, 2017
Andrea B. said...
A little slice of heaven!
Wow! This is by far my favorite vacation rental of the last 10 years! Not only is it in a beautiful, private location but no detail has been overlooked in the creation of an exceptional, luxury experience. We greatly appreciated the well-appointed kitchen, high quality linens, awesome patio (even though it was pretty cold) and, of course, our welcoming hosts. The property was exactly as described, though somehow the pictures don't even do it justice. The fridge was stocked with some breakfast goodies (eggs, OJ, cinnamon rolls) and a welcome gift of wine and chocolate were waiting for us - though we didn't partake (dang food allergies!), the sentiment was greatly appreciated! It was also such a treat that we were able to bring our pups with us and have a "family" vacation. Occidental has always been one of our favorite destinations for day trips but now that I know about this little slice of heaven I have a feeling we'll be turning those day trips into weekends away. We can't wait to return in the summer to take full advantage of the pool and deck area. We've already shared this place with our family and friends who are all looking forward to booking as well. Thank you Robert & Jeanne for sharing your home!
There you go.... now, please take a few minutes to read our reviews- (there's only one bad one in over 4 years- see if you can find it), then book your preferred dates!
The Following Paragraph is required by the County of Sonoma (Section 26-88-120 Vacation Rentals) - so please bear with us!
TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) Certificate # 1065N issued by the County of Sonoma.
Quiet Hours are 10PM to 7AM- to be observed by all guests
The Maximum # of guests allowed is 4.
The Maximum number of vehicles allowed is 2.
No outdoor amplified sound is allowed.
There---- Now for the FUN STUFF! :-)
One of most special features of the cabin and it's surroundings is it's PRIVACY. The owners and caretakers live on the 6-acre property, but you won't see or hear them unless you need something. Another feature is it's security.... there is one driveway to the cabin, and it is monitored 24/7 by our staff. You can unwind in total privacy and serenity at the Wine Country Love Nest, while enjoying....all to yourselves.... a huge selection of amenities! Read on........
We have been hosting guests from all over the world for over 4 years. Celebrities and famous folks have stayed here in complete privacy. We book to 100% occupancy early, so get your preferred dates NOW! :-)
The Wine Country Love Nest is a spectacular couples-only retreat. LUXURIOUS, PRIVATE, INTIMATE & BEAUTIFUL.
OUR MOTTO: "Always serve up the most luxurious, PRIVATE and relaxing experience possible to our guests. Provide them with a visit that they will never forget!"
We give 110% of our attention to every detail of preparation for the Love Nest to always exceed your- (and our)- expectations. The pool, spa, sauna, redwood deck and patio are not shared with anyone. You will have it all to yourselves in complete privacy.
The solar heated pool opens on May 1 each year, and closes on November 1 of every year.
We have resurrected a 64-year-old hand made log cabin and turned it into a very unique and intriguing home. It is all together beautiful, luxurious and intimate.
The Love Nest sleeps 2 Adults in a TEMPUR-PEDIC 'Cashmere' California King bed with UPSCALE linens, and will accommodate 2 more Adult guests- (if approved)- in super-comfy twin beds in the "tree house"- a small, cozy, heated room just 10 steps from the main cabin. Our goal was to retain the charm of the home while COMPLETELY rebuilding every aspect of it's infrastructure.
We installed all new windows, glass doors, appliances, electrical system, plumbing system and a radiant-heated Chinese slate floor-(Floors are heated during Winter). Every room in the cabin has this slate floor, which is of many hues and a fascinating pattern. The gourmet kitchen features new upscale stainless appliances, all granite countertops, and gorgeous blue cabinets that were custom fitted by a local craftsman. You'll also have a nice Wolf stove with 4 burners and a big griddle for those mornings when you want to cook your own breakfast.
The Bathroom features a huge curved walk-in glass block shower built for two. There's a big skylight above, and a copper shower head from above. The bath also features a beautiful polished concrete vanity that was crafted by a local artist.
You'll have a 7.1 Yamaha/Denon/Klipsch/Velodyne sound system in the living room that is a real treat. There are built-in high-end Klipsch speakers all around the room. You will also enjoy an HD 8' diameter screen and a ceiling-mounted Sony HD projector. The combination of the screen and the sound system creates an absolutely terrific movie or sports viewing experience!
In the bedroom you'll have a wall-mounted HD 55' LED flat screen and a built-in Bose sound system. There is one more HD flat screen in the living room near the fireplace that's perfect to cuddle up in the afternoon on the cozy love seat to watch the fire and some TV. There's also a gorgeous new Yamaha Disclavier PLAYER piano for you to enjoy.
High-speed wireless internet service and complimentary long-distance telephone service within the United States are provided.
If you like to be super-cozy, you will love the heated slate floors during the Winter. Fireplaces in both the living room and bedroom top it all off. The living room fireplace will be loaded and ready for you to strike a match and have a romantic fire for your first night's stay! And……..firewood is always provided!
You'll have a generous amount of Keurig K Cups and a Keurig coffee maker. When you arrive, you will find some essentials have been supplied- Half and Half in the fridge along with some farm-fresh eggs and some O.J. Or- why not take a walk to nearby Occidental and have breakfast at Howard Station- a historic establishment with great breakfasts.
The outside of the Love Nest really fun, too!
THE SPA- called the 'Serena Bay'- It's BIG. It's a wonderful experience to gaze at the stars while soaking in this special spa. It's filled with fresh spring water from our own spring.
The POOL...… It's GORGEOUS, and solar heated during the warm season. (The pool is closed during the low season- November thru March). The adjacent lanai has a bar crafted from an ancient slab of reclaimed redwood that was harvested right off the property. The pool is surrounded by a redwood deck. It's fun to hang out in the expansive open-air 'surf shack' themed lanai by the pool in any kind of weather. There is a stainless gas barbecue that's always ready for grilling the dinner of your choice. On the patio you'll also find a charming fire pit for those starry evenings- making good conversation and s'mores. It is always stocked with firewood for you- just light a match and enjoy!
The outdoor sauna- made of all clear cedar wood, and shaped like a wine barrel. It's located just a few steps outside of the Love Nest's door. It's really a treat!
Sun? Lots of it! The Love Nest is located in a redwood forest, yet you'll enjoy a VERY sunny spot. You can gaze across the valley and you'll see that the Love Nest is actually located higher than many of the 100' tree tops in the canyon. Occasionally you can spot a Bald Eagle soaring high above, or the Red Tail Hawk mating pair that lives nearby.
If you are an outdoor adventurer you are going to love this place. You will be close to exciting open-air activities. Sonoma Canopy Tours will have you zip-lining over the Redwoods and taking in the very best view of the valley. Be sure to investigate the spectacular sky bridges and the 30 foot spiral staircase along the way. It is a riveting, astounding, and awe-inspiring journey that is sure to leave you with lifelong memories.
Get Ready To Explore And Restore............
If laid back style is more your thing or if you have had enough of an adrenaline rush for one day then it is a good idea to head into town. There you will find fantastic restaurants like the one at the Union Hotel which has unbeatable food and hospitality. If you like brew pubs, stop in at BARLEY AND HOPS for a great selection of beers on tap, live music and EXCELLENT food.There is also plenty of local artwork to check out and several quaint gift shops to explore before wandering back to the Love Nest for a much deserved respite.
We are on the grid, but our 10 KV Solar System provides for most of our electrical needs- We sell excess electricity back to the utility company during the Summer time.
We live close by on the 6 acre property and are extremely respectful of your privacy. If you need anything, we are a phone call or text away. You won't hear from us unless you ask!
OUR MOTTO: "Always serve up the most luxurious, PRIVATE and relaxing experience possible to our guests. Provide them with a visit that they will never forget!"
We give 110% of our attention to every detail of preparation for the Love Nest to always
exceed your (and our) expectations.
The minimum age of guests is 18 years old.
Come and stay at the Wine Country Love Nest! It will be a lovely experience that you will never forget!
Adults only. CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OLD MAY BE APPROVED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS......(please
Jeanne and I have been happily married for over 30 years. Robert was born in San Francisco and educated as a teacher- Jeanne was born in Santa Rosa and is an RN. We have lived in Sonoma County all of our lives. Our interests and hobbies are bicycling, traveling, hiking, kayaking, swimming, appreciating music and the arts, and enjoying the wonderful community of Occidental in which we have lived our entire life together. We always try to make the most of every experience that life offer us. We invite you to come, stay, and enjoy a visit at our very special cabin!
Robert and Jeanne purchased this cabin in 1956
Our property was purchased by my grandparents in 1956. Robert moved onto the property in the 70's to help them get along so they would not have to go into a care facility. Robert had fallen in love with this cabin when he was a little guy, and his dream was to care for the cabin after the grandparents passed. After his grandparents passed away, he and Jeanne purchased the property from the family's estate. It is a serene and beautiful sanctuary. The Wine Country Love Nest is a very special couple's retreat. We love it and we know that you will love it too! Everything you need for a very enjoyable stay is included in the rental fee, save food and drinks. We provide all of your firewood for the two fireplaces, and even your first morning's continental breakfast.
A special benefit of the Wine Country Love Nest is it's LOCATION. It is located near Bodega Bay and Northern California's stunning coastline on the Pacific Ocean- (20 minutes away) and a very short drive to some of California's finest wineries. There are wineries only 20 minutes away! There are vineyards within walking distance in our neighborhood!
You can bicycle to the charming little hamlet of Occidental in 5 minutes.
The close proximity to Occidental and it's wonderful restaurants, pubs and shops make for a very relaxing vacation. You don't have to go far to eat, shop, go wine tasting, go antiquing, ride, kayak or hike. The Wine Country Love Nest is centrally located to all that Northern California has to offer. You will love it!
Wow! This is by far my favorite vacation rental of the last 10 years! Not only is it in a beautiful, private location but no detail has been overlooked in the creation of an exceptional, luxury experience. We greatly appreciated the well-appointed kitchen, high quality linens, awesome patio (even though it was pretty cold) and, of course, our welcoming hosts. The property was exactly as described, though somehow the pictures don't even do it justice. The fridge was stocked with some breakfast goodies (eggs, OJ, cinnamon rolls) and a welcome gift of wine and chocolate were waiting for us - though we didn't partake (dang food allergies!), the sentiment was greatly appreciated! It was also such a treat that we were able to bring our pups with us and have a "family" vacation. Occidental has always been one of our favorite destinations for day trips but now that I know about this little slice of heaven I have a feeling we'll be turning those day trips into weekends away. We can't wait to return in the summer to take full advantage of the pool and deck area. We've already shared this place with our family and friends who are all looking forward to booking as well. Thank you Robert & Jeanne for sharing your home!
Robert and Jeanne have created a one-of-a-kind retreat in a beautiful, wooded and hilly section of wine country. It has the look and feel of a cabin, but is complete with the latest technology, including a massive projector screen and Bose surround sound for an amazing movie experience.
We enjoyed cooking decadent meals in the kitchen, which includes top-notch appliances. We grilled steaks on the on the relaxing patio, replete with a palm tree, succulents, a koi pond, wood wind chimes and views of the surrounding hills.
Being huge music fans, we enjoyed plugging in our portable devices to the surround sound system, both in the living room and the pool bar area, and played our favorite tunes while lounging on chairs by the pool and taking soothing soaks in the hot tub. Don't forget to fire up the player piano and start a fire in the wood stove to close out your evening.
I hope you have a chance to meet the owners. Robert (we didn't actually get to meet Jeanne in person) is a warm and engaging individual – someone you will want to invite up for a drink and talk about how he and his family have created this wonderful property over the last five decades.
Thank you again for making our Christmas holiday a truly amazing experience!! We hope our paths cross again someday.
Carrie, Jimmy & our fur-kid, Winston
Had a great weekend, cabin was amazing with awesome amenities and close to town.
Pictures don't do this place justice. You're surrounded by redwood trees, the cabin is SO spacious and luxurious, the owners have thought of EVERYTHING, and the caretaker Asha is fantastic.
We will definitely be back.
From the greeting in your driveway to the beautiful card when we left, you made us feel like family. The attention to detail with the assortment of wind chimes and patio amenities, pond, charcoal grill, lighting, theatre, essential items for morning in frig, spa, wine, chocolate, birdfeeders, amazing roses.....transported us to a place of peace that we have never been able to achieve on a trip before now. My husband actually relaxed and enjoyed the fact that there was no cell phone reception; and after we got supplies, we had no reason to go back down the mountain until we checked out. Thank you for your hospitality!
Despite the reviews and photos online, we weren't prepared for just how fabulous this place really is. If we could give it six stars, we would. It's a magical property, and it's obvious the hosts and caretakers have gone to great lengths to make sure visitors have an enjoyable and restful stay. We basically hunkered down and spent our entire time at the cabin, cooking in its well-appointed kitchen, watching baseball and movies on the biggest screen we've ever seen, and lounging around the hilltop pool and cabana area. If we'd stayed longer, we probably would've taken some of Robert's suggested hikes and drives, although the cabin itself is just so relaxing and comfortable (and totally private) that you don't want to leave it.
Here are just a few features that deserve special mention. The closet: Actually a small room, this is where we stored most of our stuff so it didn't clutter up the bedroom area and bathroom. It has a skylight and window so it's bright and airy, and tons of space to hang clothes (or stash them in the bureau or toss on the large bench). The bed: Even though I literally had to jump to get onto this tall bed, it was hands down the most comfortable mattress and bedding we've ever experienced. The floor: Although we aren't sure what it's made of (polished bluestone tiles?) it's gorgeous and runs throughout the cabin, adding to its natural elegance and clean lines.
Can't wait for a return visit!
Located just a very short drive to all that Sonoma County has to offer. The quaint hamlet of Occidental is rich in things to do and see. Great restaurants, fun boutique shopping, Farmer's Market, Organic market, and the world-famous Union Hotel. And- it is a road-biker's paradise! there is a world class ropes course just down the road (3 miles).
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1 Nov 2016 - 1 Apr 2017
2 night minimum stay
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|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add £45 per night, per additional guest
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2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add £68 per night, per additional guest
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|£121 + Tax
|Pet Fee
|£20 + Tax
|Refundable Damage Deposit
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ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON. If you feel that there may be any possibility of a change of plans and you might want to cancel, be sure to purchase the cancellation insurance ->(see below on this page)<- that is offered to you when you book your reservation. It's not that expensive to protect yourself from unforeseen changes. Thanks!
**PLEASE NOTE: 4 GUEST MAXIMUM- ADDITIONAL COST FOR MORE THAN 2 GUESTS...(Please see rates).
**PLEASE NOTE- More than 4 people on property at ANY TIME requires prior approval by email from Robert or Jeanne.
**PLEASE NOTE: Evidence of pets on furniture/bed/smoking/extra guests- (unless pre-approved)- will result in the forfeiture of entire deposit. We provide blankets to put on the furniture if your pet needs to sit with you on the couches when you are relaxing. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE BED AT ANY TIME BECAUSE OF SOME OF OUR GUEST'S ALLERGIES.


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There had been a movement of colonization. Each civilization was getting fed up with the Company stealing their discoveries and taking their land for their own profits. The Company was stealing the mineral rights, leaving them with only a hard shell of a home and a dying planted.
The one thing the Company didn't count on was a band of settlers on a planet rich with fuel the Company needed to run their ships. It was a mineral called firelight. It was about the downfall of tyranny and the beginning of a new future for a small town. It was two men sacrificing what they believe in to correct a wrong and take on the giant to bring him to his knees. This is their story listen close with an open heart; maybe someday you will do the same.
The rider entered from east side of the small town. He came up to the sign and read Second Change, population five hundred. He could smell the fresh pinewood. He could see the town was new from the landscape and incomplete construction on some of the building.
The rider sensed he was being watched. He turned to see a ten year old he just staring at him. The rider leaned in the direction of the boy. "Can you tell me where the sheriff office is, boy?"
The boy didn't respond. The rider nudged the horse in its flanks and headed into town to find the sheriff's office.
He noticed the streets were deserted. The general store was closed and doors boarded up. The saloon seemed to have the only business and visitors.
The sun was setting in the west end of town and the rays were hitting him in his face, burning his eyes, causing him to bring the brim of his hat down to block the sun. He kept his gun hand on butt of one of his gun in case he needed to use it. It bothered him riding into the sun.