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Thursday, 24 February 2011
Madison, Minnesconsin
Three months went by and I wondered if I would actually get a PhD, if I would get prenatal care and maternity leave, if our family would go on living in Denmark. We read in the news about foreigners getting kicked out, Americans included, for applying past their deadlines. It was getting to be time to devise a Plan B.
But last weekend, we received a letter saying I was allowed to stay and was again living and working legally. Not being big on committing international crimes, this was a relief. (The one additional thing we needed to provide was proof that we were living in an apartment that was sufficient for our family. I was surprised to notice that our apartment just barely met the requirements for square meters for a family of four. Needless to say, we're not living extravagantly, but we're not cramped.)
And now we are allowed to go on planning for the future.
For the greater part of my year's maternity leave next year, we are going to be living in Madison, Wisconsin. It is a very logical place for a whole slew of reasons – not the least of which is SR will be close to all four of his kids. Meantime I'll be working 10 hours a week on my PhD, all the while being paid for full time work (thanks, Denmark!).
This change in work hours for me just cannot come too soon. Right now, I work 12 hours days three days a week. And work regular 7-8 hours the two other week days. If SR didn't have a four hour commute each day, this wouldn't be such a big deal. But as it is, The Lorax is in day care 12 hours a day, three days a week. I should admit, I get time off in the middle of the day to run/swim whatever – that is I make time to prevent insanity – but The Lorax is getting the shaft. As is Natty who sits at home alone and is responsible for making her own dinner, etc. This is not fun for a 10 year old, I imagine.
This morning, it really hit me how detrimental this situation could be if it went on long-term. I had time to eat breakfast with The Lorax this morning and made him some toast with Nutella, per his request, only to have him tell me that he would prefer to eat breakfast at day care. He stared blankly, and with the honest numbness only a three year old can have, letting me know day care was becoming his home and he felt strangely abandoned. This is the kind of signal a dad might ignore. And maybe it is meaningless. But I attach a lot of meaning to it.
And thus, I find that in three years, when we do move back to the US, that I don't want to do a medical or surgical or whatever residency where I have to work 80 hours. For SR, me not doing a residency is unthinkable. Yet, I can't help dreaming of living in the US and working part time while doing a masters in say Music Ethnography (one can't accuse me of being overly practical). Or studying more of the history of medicine. Anyway, residency might have to wait until the children are older. Not that I don't want to do a residency – it sure would make finding a job easier. But I also have to be fair to myself here- it's not what I want.
If I did residency in Denmark, the work would be 40 hours a week – and manageable, partly becuase day care here is so darn good. But 80 hours a week in the US, even if just for two years, is to me, not an option. We could have the greatest nanny or au pair in the world and I would be left feeling miserable. And it would never be just two years, because I'd want to do a fellowship afterwards and bla bla bla.
The other thing about moving back to the US that will suck is I fail to understand the political views of most people there. And the way the society functions in general. I had trouble understanding it when I still lived there, and now it has become even more foreign to me. So, since I refuse to be a pessimist, I will just imagine that between now and when we move there, Wisconsin and Minnesota will join forces, becoming of course the country, Minnesconsin, where bike lanes, high speed trains, windmills and socialism rule (Wisconsin needs some help right now, Minn.). But it is pointless to talk politics because no one ever changes anyone elses' mind.
Instead, I will mention my pregnancy. All is well. Lots of kicking (or rather baby movement) and people are actually asking me if I'm with baby now, which preferable to the "you have put on a few" stare. Speaking of which, I still haven't gained a pound in the last five weeks. I'm happy about that because I feel like I look better and I also feel better. Maybe it is simply that I feel I have some semblance of control over the current chaos in my life. Regardless, I don't feel the baby is being harmed in any way. Oh I know people will write angrily at me for this, but you know what, I'm not attempting to not gain weight – I feel it is just my body saying more is not necessary at the moment.
Have to add a little interesting tidbit. I talked with my mom about pregnancy weight gain and she mentioned that both of my grandmas gained under 15 lbs in their pregnancies. Not only did I get the impression that my weight gain tendencies are indeed genetic, but I also was surprised when she told me that this is what was recommended to them – that they gain less than 15 lbs so that they baby wouldn't get so big that they would need a c-section. Just some interesting history, I guess. Though there was very little uniformity in physicians' recommendations those days.
Running Song of the day: Love is All by The Tallest Man on Earth
Edit: So the drama with my residency permit continues. I just got an email from Foreign Services, right after I wrote this post, stating our rental contract was insufficient and because it depends on my employment at the hospital. I thus need to provide a work contract stating I will be employed until 2013!!! How many people can provide that?! The laws here are unbelievable!
12 comments:
- Marathon Mom said...
Glad you got everything worked out and are once again legal.
The residency was a strong factor that stopped me from med school when I was considering it a few years ago although the thought still returns sometimes, but guess I'll just stick with finishing grad school at this point! The long work days are stressful and really make you think about the kids and how they feel. A few months ago I saw this myself when Ophelia went to my mom (babysits when I work) for comfort when she was scared and not me, this was a quick moment of realization that I must not be home enough :(
Being a MN girl (not a football fan), not so sure how your combined MN/WI would work so well during football season ;-)
- 24 February 2011 at 13:31
- SteveQ said...
I thought there'd be a mention of Madison, Minnesota, an exurb of the Twin Cities, which made the news with 19 inches of snow in one day this week.
I spend a lot of time hearing people say politically charged things and wonder "Can you really believe that?!" so not getting the politics here must be common.
- 24 February 2011 at 17:51
- amy said...
I visit Madison a few times a year to visit my sister and family, so will look forward to meeting you in person!
- 25 February 2011 at 04:52
- sea legs girl said...
Marathon Mom,
Totally agree with you about the med school thing - when I applied, I somehow figured I would be so special that I would be allowed to skip residency (I tend to be unreasonably optimistic about things!). I thought when we moved to DK that it had worked out... but then the PhD. Bla bla bla.
Minnesconsin would become like The US during the Civil War during football season. I guess that would make Wisconsinites the confederates :).
Steve - I did not know about Madison, Minnesota! Neither that it existed nor that there was so much snow there. Not everything in Minn news makes it to Europe, I guess.
Amy - that is so cool! I would just love to meet you in person. I am already imagining a long run with you. Me keeping up (maybe) at the beginning and then - ewh. And then you reminding me I'm not on Montrail for a reason :). Hey - ever consider doing a race in Minnesconsin? :)
- 25 February 2011 at 07:13
- Ross said...
As a fan of The Tallest Man on Earth, and a discouraged resident of River Falls, WI, let me be the first to nominate Sea Legs Girl for Governor upon your move to Madison.
As long as you keep to the platform of bike lanes, high speed trains, windmills and socialism, you've got my vote.
- 25 February 2011 at 19:57
- mmmonyka said...
Good luck with residency issues. One would think that being married to a citizen, going to school and work there would be enough...
I guess that my plan of quickly marrying an American and live happily ever after in the US might be harder to execute that I thought it would be:)
It must be irritating seeing people think that you are getting fat when in reality you are growing a baby:)
- 26 February 2011 at 01:52
- cherelli said...
Agh, residency issues suck. Hopefully they get resolved soon. Regardless, it is interesting how time changes outlook: even a couple of years ago I'm sure - like SR was - that not doing residency was a ridiculous notion for you. I find it interesting to watch how peoples views change as family and priorities shift...sure will be nice if you can get that full year paid maternity though - good luck!
- 26 February 2011 at 04:27
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- 26 February 2011 at 10:03
- Fast Bastard - World's Fastest Hematologist said...
Well, many MD/PhDs never do residency but go into straight research. So that path, in itself, isn't unusual.
There are residencies in epidemiology and preventive medicine that are probably not too time-consuming.
But is that what you want? In my mind, spending a career finding out if broccoli prevents heart disease (or whether running 40 miles a day reduces risk in pregnancy) sounds boring.
SLG enjoys clinical medicine. Many residencies in the US aren't even close to 80 hours a week (the legal work hour limit). My senior year of residency was like a normal full-time job. SLG is already done with intern year, typically the worst year, and if she does ophthalmology, she will enter residency with an unusually high amount of knowledge.
Residency in Denmark takes longer than in the US (5 years in Denmark; 3 in America). Even SLG admits that the training is better in America. One could argue that a Danish ophthalmologist without fellowship training is like a US optometrist.
Just do the ophtho residency in Madison. It's close to our families and it's the world's foremost center for ophthalmologic epidemiology, the field in which you are conducting a huge, succesful study. Everyone but you can see that you are headed into an enviable career.
Or go alternative. Do sports medicine. We'll end up in a smaller hospital, where your background would land you on the research committee and you could direct studies of barefoot running in pregnancy.
- 26 February 2011 at 10:05
- SteveQ said...
I'm somewhat more liberal than Ross. When you become governor of Wisconsin, have voting rights there extended to Minnesotans, so I don't have to move. I once voted in the Netherlands because I could (I could barely read the ballot); tourists were allowed to vote!
I only know two MD/PhD's. Both got the MD so they could get paid more to do what PhDs do.
- 26 February 2011 at 17:35
- PiccolaPineCone said...
oh it takes so much tenacity, patience, stamina, creativity, and teeth grinding to remain "legal" in a foreign country. i well remember our pseudo-surprise visit by the italian police to inspect whether we lived where we said we did and whether the place was large enough (despite having submitted the necessary blue prints of the house in advance!). funnily my half-sis & her hub were visiting at the time and they had not checked in with the police (as visitors staying in private residences in italy are supposed to do). they sat quietly in the kitchen... not hiding but not drawing attention to themselves either. had the policeman turned his head even 90 degrees he would have seen them... but he left completely ignorant of their presence in the house.
re: weight gain in pregnancy - wanted to weigh in (ha ha ha) with my numbers. on the day i gave birth i had gained 22.5 pounds but was down from a high of 26 pounds. i lost 3.5 pounds in the 3rd trimester. obviously i wasn't trying to (in fact i remember drinking full fat milk trying to find those pounds again) but obviously everything turned out fine. re genetic: my mom gained 35-40 pounds in her pregnancies. not trying to prove any point with my "experiment of one data", just giving you my stats :)
- 26 February 2011 at 18:57
- PiccolaPineCone said...
p.s. re: the advice given to your Gradmas re: only gaining 15 pounds. I remember reading somewhere that in the 30s-40s-50s it was common to advise women to limit weight gain to under 15 pounds in order to "preserve the womanly figure".
- 27 February 2011 at 12:23


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Hi. Help me to add one user fingerprint data to diferent OS in one laptop.So, i have - HP elitebook 8470p - Synaptics FP Sensors (WBF) (PID=003d) - two OS Win7 and win10 (i can select only one to load) - same user for both OS First i add 2 fingers in one OS, and it work.Next i try to add same 2 fingers to other, but "error - finger already regested". It's mean that theris some other user (i am , already added by other OS) who have the same fingerprints. And i can add it again. I try several times to fix it.but no result. In the begining was different fingerprint sensor driver and HP securiti software in OSes.Then i install same to both.Make reset fingerprint sensor in bios and delete all fingerprints in hp security.But still no result... This is my curent driver and software:sp72896 Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driversp74101 HP Client Security Manager (American, International) P.S. in other laptop i have 3 OS!!! Win7+Win7+Win7. And no troubles with fingerprints. One user for all OSes.Read other answers
I recommend downloading and running DAP. It can help sort out any driver and firmware related issues on your system
It's worked out well for many of us in the past.
You can download it direct from this link http://downloaddap.org. (This link will open the download page of DAP so you can save a copy to your computer.)
Hi, I'm a happy owner of a Dell E5270 and on The base plate there's a fingerprint sensor. However, when I install the recommended drivers there are no biometric devices. What is visible (in device manager) is Dell Control Vault w/o fingerprint sensor. Is it possible that there is a sensor but that The system lacks the optional fingerprint unit inside the laptop housing? There are no exclamation Marks in the device manager.
Secondly I've found the Dell DW5811E 3P10Y wwan card for the dell e5270 at a bargain price but i would like to know where to finf the cables in the housing? .
I am using win 8.1 (fully updated) and used to have working fingerprint logon. Now it stopped working. Suddenly I can not use Lenovo Fingerprint Manager Pro (V 8.01.42(x64)) anymore. Whenever I try to start the application, it asks me for my Windows password, but then responds - "The device is not connected to the computer. Please insert the authentication device." OTH, in the device manager, under Biometric devices, I see Synaptics FP Sensors (WBF) (PID=0017) Also windows fingerprint sign-in option is greyed out. Any hints, what can I check?
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Try this:
1. reboot and then press F1 at "Lenovo" logo to enter BIOS setup
2. Change to "Security" menu
3. change to "Fingerprint" item
4. Choose the option for "Reset Fingerprint Data" - what happens?
5. Press F10 to save and exit
6. Try to enroll fingers again - what happens?
Something is weird with the fingerprint sensor. When it works, it works instantly and recognizes my fingerprint right away, no matter which part of the finger I use. The problem is that it's *constantly* forgetting my finger. It'll work fine, then I'll close my laptop and come back in a little bit and it doesn't work at all...fails three times and have to use my PIN. Once that happens it doesn't work again, at all, until I re-enroll my fingerprint at which time it works perfectly again for some time. I end up having to re-enroll once or twice a day. Lenovo Vantage pulled in a new version of the driver package today but it didn't help...the issue just happened again. Anyone know what the cause might be?Read other answers
I was very kindly helped by Aca Candy recently with a blue screen problem. Unfortunately I had to have my laptop reformatted. Now for some reason I cannot use the fingerprint sensor. I try to open the program but no luck. I am running vista business, software program is ATSwpNav
and I have a Lifebook P7230.
Incidentally as the notebook is only now 2 months old I did try the supplier an internet seller called Laptops Direct in the UK, they are a total waste of space! Looks like I am on my own??
Anyone wishing to help would be most welcome
Recently my omnipass fingerprint swipe for my passwords isnt working. the program doesnt open when i try to open it or when my computer starts. also, the button inbetween the left and right clicker on my laptop, the button that can be pressed to scroll up and down, isnt working either. These both happened after the same restart. Thanks
Also, Windows defender wont open.
I tried updating my symantec antivirus and this message came up saying something is corrupted??? :
The following Symantec products and components are installed on your computer.
> Avenge MicroDefs25 SavCorp10
> LiveUpdate
> Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Client
Connecting to liveupdate.symantecliveupdate.com...
Downloading catalog file (1 of 4), complete.
Opening update list
The digital signature found on the catalog file has been signed by Symantec Corporation.
Processing update list
Opening update list
Processing update list
Downloading catalog file (2 of 4), complete.
Opening update list
The digital signature found on the catalog file has been signed by Symantec Corporation.
Processing update list
Opening update list
Processing update list
Downloading catalog file (3 of 4), product up-to-date.
Downloading catalog file (4 of 4), complete.
Opening update list
The digital signature found on the catalog file has been signed by Symantec Corporation.
Processing update list
Opening update list
Processing update list
The following updates have been aborted:
> Avenge MicroDefs25 SavCorp10 has 1 aborted update(s).
LU1847: LiveUpdate could not determine if there is an update for this product because the update list for this product is corrupted.
LiveUpdate session is complete.
My fingerprint sensor stopped working on my Lenovo X1 Yoga 3rd Gen, I re-installed the drivers but didn't work. On the device manager it doesn't appear. It al happened after an win10 updatedRead other answers
I recently refreshed my pc which led to unistalling of my fingerprint sensor of my laptop.!!! Now I am not able to find the driver for my fingerprint sensor. Any help will be highly appreciated.!!!On the uninstalled apps the information about the driver is as follows:Validity WBF DDF-Validity Sensors, Inc.-188.8.131.52
@R_Chauhan? System Website Driver Support Pages:HP ENVY Notebook - 15-k112tx Find the Validity Sensor Driver in CategoryDriver - Keyboard, Mouse, and Input Devices > Validity Fingerprint Sensor Drive sp72143.exe (26.0 MB) Full Information and Download:Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver When you see a Post that helps, inspires, provides fresh insight,or teaches you something new, click the Thumbs Up on that Post.Fixed / Answered? Click that post Accept as Solution to help others find Answers.Read other 1 answers
I have a 3 month old L460; the fingerprint sensor has been sketchy from day one - I often had to select ?alternate log in?, and then return to the fingerprint log in to get it to work. But tonight it refuses to read the sensor at all. And since I never actually set up a log in password, I can?t get into the machine to check drivers, etc. Any suggestions??Read other answers
I've been trying to figure out how to get my fingerprint sensor working but have run out of luck. I'm hoping for someone to go through it with me step by step. Below is the problem I keep having. Everytime I swipe my finger to setup it up, it always say that. The driver is also updated.Read other answers
Hi I used to use fingerprint basically every day and now it stopped working. Not sure if it was after any sw update because it happens automatically. Sometimes it requires computer reboot that I am forced to do but if there is no restart required I guess I have no notification that there was any sw update. I downloaded latest Fingerprint driver from lenovo site but you can see the result below. I am on Windows7 64 bit. Thank you R
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Hi Cimenta,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I?m sorry to hear that fingerprint reader in your Lenovo ThinkPad is not getting detected properly.
Could you please check whether fingerprint reader is enabled in BIOS? Also, reset the internal finger print data in BIOS and check.
Hope this helps! Do post back if issue persists.
Best regards,
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Has anyone been able to figure out how to get the fingerprint working after windows 10 upgrade on the Elitebook 8740w?Read other answers
The sign in options settings are not showing an option for fingerprint set up or even the Windows Hello setup option. I have installed the validity fingerprint sensor driver but even then the problem is same.Read other answers
So I have an HP Envy 15 j111tx.I have Windows 10(64-bit) installed on my computer, I want to log on to my computer by using the fingerprint scanner, but it won't work. I will swipe my finger and it won't even light up. I don't know what to do and I dont want to do something to make it worse. PLEASE HELP!!!!HP Envy userRead other answers
I have a ThinkPad T460s and recently the fingerprint sensor stopped working. It would not light up at the log in screen. I removed the saved fingerprint and tried to re-add it but after it I put in my pin, it does not prompt me to input my fingerprint. It the cursor just spins. At that point I reinstalled the drivers and ran the latest windows updates. Still the same issue in addition to another. Now I also have the option to remove a fingerprint, when I click remove, it does nothing. I have updated every system driver as well as BIOS. I have removed fingerprint data from the BIOS. I have tried enabeling and disabling Windows hello from Group Policy. I tested it on a seperate user account and it is working on that account. Any help would be appriciated, I can provide further detail if needed.Read other answers
I have contacted with customer care many times....but no response was given . And I also visited service center chandigarh and they said that the scanner will be replaced and it'll take 4-5 days. But due to shortage of time i was not able to give them the laptop for repairing. This is in onsite warranty , so kindly replace this scanner and do needful .
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I had a lenevo x240 model withoit fingerprint. I bought a new x250 palmrest with fingerprint sensor and installed. I have all the trackpad, keyboard working. I cannot get the fingerprint sensor working. I have investigated different threads like http://diy.mironto.sk/thinkpad-x240-replacing-touchpad-and-keyboard/ . I have installed drivers for the fingerprint sensor but i cann't get the fingerprint sensor working. Any advice ThanksRead other answers
Hi!Here is my first post. it's related to fingerprint sensor. Machine is a T570 "out-of-box" with Win 10 PRO. I ran MS Windows updates then Lenovo updates through Lenovo companion program.I notice after applying proposed fingerprint driver (Synaptics Metallica MOC touch FP driver - V5.2.3515.26) sensor doesn't work anymore ... To log in I'm forced to use the PIN code or password way. Sensor no longer recognizes my finger. In fact it is the sensor itself that is no longer functional (no light). Obviously before I tried to configure the sensor again but without success ... Using the previous driver through drivers manager, everything works again (5.2.3512)Has anyone had the same problem? Thanks in advanceRegardsRead other answers
Neither the fingerprint sensor or the HP SimplePass software are working after a recent Windows 10 update. Tried updating, repairing, reinstalling both the Validity Sensor driver as well as the SimplePass software but it still does not work. Read many posts in these forums and tried various suggested solutions but none of them solved the problem.
#HPExpertDayThese should help:http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03718240andhttp://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03653209Workd for Win 10 too.Read other 1 answers
Hi all! I just got my 6st gen Carbon X1 - beautiful device, I'm loving it. BUT! Out of the box the fingerprint reader didn't work properly. Kept disconecting. So I updated WIN 10 and installed all the drivers plus the BIOS. Now, under the Device Manager, it just says "This device cannot start (Code 10)". I tried reinstalling the drivers, manually and through Vantage - no go. I keep reading that this turns up as a problem sometimes, but most people solved it through driver reinstalls. Doesn't work here. So, before I return it - any ideas? Thanks.Read other answers
Hi all,I bought the laptop with Windows8 on it. At the time the login via fingerprint worked quite well, sometimes the sensor was not blinking and using it nothing appened...at the end of the day I had to use the login via password.I week ago I updated my OS to Windows 10, since then the fingerprint login is not available any more (the sensor does not blink...)..let's say it works 5% of the times.This is quite annoying. Do you have any suggestionthank you in advanceMatteo
humm not sure if i got it .. but if you upgraded your windows to 10 .. you need to re install the fingerprint driver i had this issue on my laptop i installed the latest driver and its workingRead other 1 answers
Hello there. Can someone please help me in my attempt to get my fingerprint sensor operating correctly. I think I have the drivers, however, there doesn't seem to be any way to launch an install program or setup the sensor for use. Please help...I have heard something about "credentials manager" but I can't find that either and also "protech tools" another file/program I just don't seem to have. Please help ???
When did the problem begin, for you? From the onset, and if your computer is new, I suggest that you call HP.
Did you install OS & software from HP disks, or use HP's system recovery, or a set of HP recovery disks?
What is your firewall?
IBM Thinkpad, now Lenovo Thinkpad laptops with fingerprint sensors failed, 18 months ago, with Zone Alarm. About a yr after switching to XP's FW, the finger print reader stopped working. I called Lenovo. They determined that the reader was working, but the software was not working. They offered advice, which failed. AND, because the problem was software, the problem did not warrant a visit by an IBM / Lenovo tech.
You are not alone. Hopefully, this HP forum will help you.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...957&prodSeriesId=3357377&tx=6910p fingerprint
I am using Windows 10 on a laptop hp 4540s. Fingerprint sensor worked properly, but today suddenly stopped working. Even in the device manager will not be displayed. Please help me
Hi @Meysam98?, You may try to install below-mentioned driver: Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=5229456&swItemId=ob_125839_1&swEnvOid=415... I hope that answers your question. I am an HP employee, the opinions expressed here are my personal opinions, not of HP. Make it easier for other people to find solutions, by marking my answer ?Accept as Solution? if it solves your problem. ***Click on "Thumbs up" button to the left side of my post to acknowledge the post ***Read other 2 answers
I've been using Yoga 720 15 about a week and Synaptics fingerprint sensor worked well. Recently I tried to use it to log in, but there was no sign of Windows Hello working. I tried to look up in settings, but it says that Hello is not supporting on this device. Device manager, however, shows that sensor is fine, no exclamation points or something indicating a problem. I tried to update fingerprint driver, but no use Has anyone faced the same problem?Read other answers
Summary: Fingerprint Seonsor not starting. Troubleshoot says driver is alright Details: I received an alarm from Windows Defender saying there is a device driver issue with my laptop a couple of days back. (Image 1) in attachment. On checking the device manager it shows that the device could not start with an Error Code 10 (Image 2) and the driver is up-to-date (Image 3). I contacted Lenovo Support and they simply gave me the link to the drivers again (kind of pointless when the drivers are already up-to-date) but it changed nothing. Windows Settings show that Windows Hello is not available for the device (probably because it can't detect a fingerprint sensor) at all (Image 4). I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the device. Have tried disabling and enabling it. Drivers reinstalled. Nothing has worked so far. Anyone else who faced such an issue and was able to resolve it? Please help.Read other answers
sir/mam i download and install the Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver188.8.131.52 Rev. A from your website File name:sp45217.exeafter installation it says you have to restart your computer then doesn't happen any thingplease tell me what to doRead other answers
Hi, I just did the July update for my t470s, and now my fingerprint sensor has completely stopped working. The light doesn't come on, and it's not recognized in Windows. I do have 2 devices not working in Device Manager now. UCSI USB Connection Manager, and USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller. They both say that Windows cannot verify the digital signatures. What should I do? Thanks,Read other answers
Hello I recently installed Ubuntu 16.10 on my HP ENVY K212ne and I want to use it as default.( my previuos OS was Win10)I will get this output with "lsusb" command in terminal : Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8001 Intel Corp. Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hubBus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hubBus 002 Device 005: ID 0a5c:216c Broadcom Corp. BCM43142A0 Bluetooth DeviceBus 002 Device 004: ID 138a:0050 Validity Sensors, Inc. Swipe Fingerprint SensorBus 002 Device 003: ID 05c8:036e Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd (Foxlink) WebcamBus 002 Device 002: ID 3938:1080 Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hubwhich means that my fingerprint sensor ID is : 138a:0050I tried to use fingerprint sensor , so I searched on the net and found two applications named "fprint" and "Fingerprint GUI" . But my sensor couldn't find in "Supported readers" :Fingerprint GUI at Launchpad & fprint at Launchpad.How can I find fingerprint sensor drivers ?I should mention that when I bought this laptop , Ubuntu was installed on it as default (but I don't know which version) .Read other answers
After my laptop enters hibernate mode the fingerprints sensor doesn?t work and I always have to enter my password manually. Already tried to update the sensor driver but it didn?t solve the problem Any suggestions?Read other answers
My fingerprint sensor does not work any longer after update to Win10-64 Version 1607. I am using the latest Win10 build, the latest BIOS Version 1.15 and the latest version of the fingerprint sensor driver (Synaptics Metallica Touch Fingerprint Driver) Version 5.1.311.26 from 14.7.2016. Uninstalling the driver completely and re-installing it helped for one reboot to re-activate it, but this is no stable state, the fingerprint sensor is unavailable after the next reboot. Surprisingly the fingerprint sensor is still offered as a logon option, although iinactive. Soon thereafter there is a message during the final stage of the reboot ('there has been a problem...') and it's completely gone and completely gone. Obviously Win10-64 Version 1607 and the fingerprint driver does not like each other. Any solutions available?Read other answers
Randomly the sensor just stopped working and in the sign-in options, fingerprint isn't even an option. Windows hello says it is not available on this device. The biometrics was hidden in device manager and I uninstalled it. Downloaded the drivers from the lenovo support site and restarted, which did not work. Now the biometrics isn't even showing in the device manager. Any suggestions? My experience with Lenovo has been a mixed-bag...by far the best thinkpad I've owned and it was working great until it randomly starts dropping wifi connections and now the fingerprint reader. I don't understand how things just stop working all of a sudden. I make sure to keep the system updated - are there bad updates out there?Read other answers
I've Tecra M5 with Windows 7, and I'm trying to set fingerprint software (protector suite QL) but old version is not compatible and new (taken from Toshibas site) don't work. It just says "cannot find fingerprint sensor device code 0xe7210005". hardware is integrated.
In system is unknown device ACPI\TOA620A but it can't be updated. Windows don't find drivers and loaded packet (driver_fingerprint_upek_TC00237700A) or (2.19C_package) has no driver that would fit?
Hi karikana,
Have you removed the old version of fingerprint software before you installed the new version? Remove it in control panel > uninstall programs and remove the software before you install the new one. Also use a registry cleaner like Ccleaner to clean the registry.
Does fingerprint work with preinstalled OS from Toshiba?
When ever i lunch my fingerprint software, it shows an error that fingerprint sensor not ditected, ensure to configure it properly. please how should i go about this???Read other answers
I got an acer travelmate 6465WLMi running 64-bit Windows 7 and after some digging around I managed to get the smartcard and 4 in 1 cardreader to work with drivers from a different travelmate.
Only problem I have now is that I can't find any 64-bit drivers for the fingerprint sensor. When I went to check the first time device manager showed it as an SMSC fingerprint sensor but checking their site didn't help at all, does anyone know a working driver?
minor update :
http://www.authentec.com/win7beta64.cfm didn't work although one site mentioned they're used in acer laptops...guess not in mine
Hi Smashy,
Give this a try. Not sure whether it will work, but it's worth a try.
Hello, I have recently purchased a HP ProBook 450 G2 with Windows 8.1 being preinstalled and the possibility to install Windows 10. So I did, but shortly after the installation has finished I realized that the login with fingerprint, respectively the fingerprint function in general, does not work anymore with Windows 10 so this function which I actually paid for became useless.I tried installing HP ProtectTools etc.. but I couldn't find anything for my Notebook model. Also my hotkey for birightness and mute key are not working, i have download the drivers and it aint works.Sometimes i face no voice when i plug headphones. Also i sometimes face that my system shows some graphical lines when i turn my sytems that seems LCD issue, dont know why i am facing these issues with windows 10. When i connect my phone to the USB port, and the lid put down after sometime it aint strat my laptop. Then i have to remove and plug again the battery to start work. Is anyone having the same problem with this model, or is there any solution? Please help
hey having exactly the same problems, since i upgraded to win 10Read other 1 answers
Lenovo yoga 900-13isk Bios c6cn39ww, I have been having trouble using the laptop, as soon as I move the screen it will go off, if I slowly move the screen back to a certain spot it will show again. it as if I just dim the screen, if I hook up an external monitor it works fine. what I've done so far, removed and reloaded the complete computer to factory, no help, I then removed the battery - reinstalled and again same problem., next I read the ribbon cable might be loose, I removed the back and moved the ribbon and did not get any flickers on the screen so My thoughts are the ribbon cable is good. I then re installed the lenova drivers and I'm having no luck repairing. I then ran the lenovo diagnostic, all passed until I got to Accelerometer interactive test it failed (9s)??? the error is unexpected values read from the sensor.and Gyrometer interactive test failed (39s)?? unexpected values read from the sensor.. I'm not sure what the 9s or the 39s stands for.also these test were run while the external monitor was connected in extended screen mode. nothing on the laptop monitor back light on just no desktop, the external monitor was perfect..Ideas appreciated. this laptop has been great its been used very little, basically just to read the paper in the morning, never droppedthank you
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HI BRO...MY LAPTOP IS ... Laptop-hp dv6 2005ax ..IT HAS FINGER SENCOR BUT IT IS NOT WORKING..I REINSTALD IY ..THOUGH IT IS NOT WORKING PLS SUGGEST ME ANY IDEA IF U HAV...WAITING FOR A REPLY...
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HI BRO...MY LAPTOP IS ... Laptop-hp dv6 2005ax ..IT HAS FINGER SENCOR BUT IT IS NOT WORKING..I REINSTALD IY ..THOUGH IT IS NOT WORKING PLS SUGGEST ME ANY IDEA IF U HAV...WAITING FOR A REPLY...
Hello Welcome to SF,
Go over here and download the drivers for it see whether it works HP Pavilion dv6-2005ax Entertainment Notebook PC
Hope this helps,
I've been using the new 6th gen X1 Carbon for about 2 months now. All of a sudden today, my fingerprint sensor does not work. When I turned on my laptop, I tried using the fingerprint sensor for log-in. The sensor won't even flash (orange for failed, white for success). Did anyone have this similar issue? How do I fix it?Read other answers
I'm currently using the M/S Keyboard with fingerprint sensor, however, it does't 'come alive' during the boot process until the welcome screen comes on. I cannot access my bios nor type any commands during boot up.
Has anyone had any experience with this keyboard? If that's just what it does, I'll replace.
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I have two week old X1 Yoga (20FQ) and the fingerprint sensor seems to work very unstable. It worked fine for a while and and suddenly in Windows 10 login it didn't work at all. It seems to read multiple times as when I put my finger close to sensor it immediately gives "Too many failed attempts" message and asks to login with PIN-code. I removed the device and re-installed the latest drivers from Lenovo support page and it worked again for two days. And now again I cannot login using fingerprint sensor. As the issue was resolved for couple of days with reinstalling the device, it might not be a HW-issue. Is there any good diagnostic tools available or is there a place to change the sensitivity of the sensor? Many thanks in advance for all the help!Read other answers
Is it possible to use Fingerprint sign in on my pc?If yes then pls give me solution.Thanks.Read other answers
I just got a Tecra A7 PTA71E-07600UIT that does have a fingerprint sensor (I've attached a picture of it), I have installed the corresponding software offered by the Toshiba support page. However, when I open the program, it says that no fingerprint sensor was found, that I should connect one via USB. My question is: Has this model the FP sensor or not? If not, why it has the square for it (as you can see in the picture)? Thank you very much in advance.
I recently acquired a new E560 with win 7 and have a problem with the Fingerprint sensor. Intitially the FP sensor worked. After loading finger prints I experienced an unexpected shut down (closed lid) and since then the senor is not detected. In the device manager the synatics sensor has no indiaction of a problem in the Biometrics (WBF) PID (0011) of the device mgr. and when the properties are checked it indicates it is working properly.? Driver versions 4.5.266.0 dtd 7/21/14 and 4.5.327.0 dated 12/2/15 did not work. I disabled the FP sensor in the BIOS and then reenabled observing no change. I still get the "sensor not detected please ensure the FPS is properly configured"error message despite the Device Manager indicatingthe senor to properly working . ? I have uninstalled and reinstalled the sensor itsself and the FP software with no change. Any suggestions?Read other answers
It lights up but doesn't register anything when I try to log in or even try to setup a new print. Not sure when it stopped working but there was a bios update recently. Anyone else experiencing this?
OK so rolling back the driver to the previous version has it working again (kind of). I can register a single finger print and it will allow me to log in with it, but it won't let me register any more prints.....weird. there is obviously something wrong with the setup....please fix it...Read other 1 answers
Hello dear community! The fingerprint reader of my Yoga 460 is not working properly. When I try to set up my fingerprint in Windows Hello it wants me to swipe my finger at least 20 times while the reader is flashing green and orange in irregular intervals. It looks like when a fingerprint is not identified as correct.I already tried different fingers and cleaned the device. I also tried to install the driver provided on the support page but I think Windows always installs the driver from Windows update as it is considered the latest driver.I am using the latest version of Windows 10 and the name of the device in the device manager is "Synaptics FP Sensors (WBF) (PID=0017)". Thanks for your help! MichaelRead other answers

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Castro not stumping for Obama
Inside is a doctored (read: fake) image of Castro holding a poster of Obama. Above Castro are the words, "I love this guy!"
A link in the e-mail sends you to an article that states that Castro gave Obama "a qualified endorsement," calling him "the most advanced candidate" in a commentary published in a Communist newspaper on May 26, 2008.
The absurdity of this claim is demonstrated by the very headline of Castro's article: "The empire's hypocritical politics."
In the article, Castro actually spends most of his words criticizing a speech Obama made to the Cuban American National Foundation in Miami just a few days before, on May 23. In that speech, Obama pledged that if elected, he would immediately allow unlimited family travel to Cuba and family members to send money to relatives in Cuba. Obama reiterated his position that he would meet with the leaders of enemy nations without preconditions. But the thing that really raised Castro's ire was Obama's vow to maintain the embargo as "leverage" to encourage Cuba to "take significant steps towards democracy."
Here was Castro's assessment:
"I feel no resentment towards him (Obama), for he is not responsible for the crimes perpetrated against Cuba and humanity. Were I to defend him, I would do his adversaries an enormous favor. I have therefore no reservations about criticizing him and about expressing my points of view on his words frankly."
Yes, Castro says Obama is "doubtless, from the social and human points of view, the most progressive candidate to the U.S. presidency." Castro also praises Obama's "great intelligence, his debating skills and work ethic." But it amounts to lesser-of-two-evils praise, at best. For example, Castro later calls the embargo that Obama pledged to maintain "an act of genocide."
Said Castro: "Presidential candidate Obama's speech may be formulated as follows: hunger for the nation, remittances as charitable handouts and visits to Cuba as propaganda for consumerism and the unsustainable way of life behind it."
Not exactly a warm and fuzzy endorsement.
Katie Gordon, press secretary for the Republican Party of Florida, said the whole thing was a joke. The "cartoon" image, she said, was not meant to be taken literally.
"It was our way of finding a creative way to illustrate a larger point," Gordon said. "The idea is that Sen. Barack Obama has expressed numerous times his willingness to sit down with the leaders of Communist regimes." While Castro did not literally endorse Obama, she said, the point is that Castro stated that "of the people running for president, he (Obama) is the one he'd prefer to work with."
But Castro never says that in his commentary.
Gordon said she doesn't think the image or the headline caused any confusion. The e-mail isn't trying to say that Castro "actually" endorsed Obama, she said. Rather, she said, it was used as an attention-getter.
First of all, it was not a "cartoon" image. It was a doctored photograph. And a pretty good one. A trained eye, or someone who closely follows Cuban politics, would probably recognize the image as implausible. But it's too realistic-looking to be passed off as a cartoon spoof.
And we realize the word "endorse" can have a formal meaning, as well as a generic one. A New York Times blog originally ran a story about Castro's commentary under a headline that read "Castro's stinging endorsement." The story now carries the headline "Castro Weighs In on Obama." An update notes: "The headline was altered to avoid the misinterpretation that Mr. Castro's remarks represented a formal endorsement." But we don't think Castro's commentary even amounts to a generic "endorsement."
The RPOF makes our call on this one easy. Even its press secretary acknowledged the claim that Castro endorsed Obama is not accurate. She said it wasn't meant to be taken seriously. We're all for keeping a sense of humor in this long election season. But there are better ways to get people's attention than to distort facts. And this comes off less like a joke and more like an intentional smear. We rate it Pants on Fire.


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Many feels that they want to host a manual tourney,but they do not know how,so i would like to help those cubers by giving them a note that how to host a manual tourney whether it is Bullet,Blitz,Rapid,Rated,Un-Rated,cubit waged,knock out,swiss,round robin,etc...
So let me tell you how to host manual bullet,blitz,rapid tourneys
You must know that if we type " /me " before our text,it will appear yellow
1) HOSTING A BULLET K.O ( knock out ) TOURNEY:
FIRST STEP is to make an announcement
/me 's Bullet K.O tourney
2)Time Limit:1+0 or 10+1 ( whatever the host decides )
3)Maximum players: 8 or 16 ( whatever the host decides )
4)Say "I am in" in yellow text to join.
SECOND STEP is to record the players who have joined in some sheet or in a word file,and inform how much more players needed or tell them the current players who have joined
/me's bullet K.O tourney current entries:
THIRD STEP is that after getting enough entries you must inform the users that " Entry is closed and no more can join "
/me's bullet K.O tourney entry closed
FOURTH STEP is to do the fixtures or pairings
/me 's bullet K.O tourney 1st round fixtures:
1) vs
2) vs
3) vs
4) vs
FIFTH STEP is make the next round pairings,the players who lose the 1st round will be eliminated from the tourney is it is a KNOCK OUT tourney,if it is not K.O or being a swiss tourney,the players will not get eliminated as it is not K.O
/me's bullet K.O tourney SEMI FINALS (if 8 players,it will semi finals,if it is 16 players,you must make one more round and then semi finals )round fixtures:
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SIXTH STEP is to do the FINAL round pairings ( if you want,you can make Best of 3 games in FINALS):
/me's bullet K.O tourney FINAL round fixtures:
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GOOD LUCK and lets spectate this last one..!!!
SEVENTH STEP is to announce the winners
/me's bullet K.O tourney Winner: .Runner up: ,thanks for playing,congrats winners...!!!:)
THIS IS JUST FOR BULLET K.O TOURNEY AND AFTER READING THIS,YOU MIGHT HAVE GOT SOME IDEAS TO MAKE SOME BLITZ,RAPID,RATED,UNRATED,SWISS,ROUND ROBIN ETC....And if you have any doubts,you can post here...!!!
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We all understand the gas that used to cost 20 bucks now costs 40, but before you swap your very fast '69 Camaro for a kerosene-powered Kia, please read on. By making some easy choices, doing some part-swapping, and putting in a little effort, you can raise your musclecar's performance and improve its mileage as well.
Yes, you read that right. We've outlined several straightforward ways to do this, while making your cool ride a breeze to drive. We're talking about modifications that lower your engine rpm at freeway speed, provide more low-speed power, allow your engine to breathe better, and in the end, make your car more versatile to drive. Think of it as a menu to help you save money, gain performance, and minimize wear-and-tear on your powertrain.
The Spin Factor
One of the best ways to gain mileage while maintaining or increasing performance is to install an overdrive transmission that offers low-rpm cruising at freeway speeds and improved acceleration from a lower First gear ratio. To demonstrate this, we'll assume a typical '72 Malibu fitted with a small-block 350. In general terms, this engine requires about 50 lb-ft of torque to spin the crankshaft, and at 5,250 rpm this equals about 50 hp. We're also going to assume a 3.42:1 axle ratio and 26-inch-tall rear tires. The first transmission for our case will be a TH400 (three-speed automatic) that utilizes a stock 1:1 High gear and a stock torque converter.
Our first step is to determine engine rpm at a given speed (we'll use 60 mph). To do this we'll use the mathematical formula: mph x final drive ratio x (336 / tire diameter) = rpm. First we divide 336 by 26 (tire diameter in inches) to get 12.92. Next we plug our data into our formula: 60 (mph) x 3.42 (final drive ratio) x 12.92 = 2651.18 rpm. We'll round that to 2,650 rpm. Next, we know most stock non-lockup converters will add about 250 rpm to the total engine speed at 60 mph due to slippage. So our final reading at 60 mph will roughly be 2,900 rpm.
If we install an overdrive automatic with a lockup converter (either a TH200-4R or a TH700-R4), we're going to have an overdrive ratio of about 0.70:1 (0.67 for the TH200-4R). Multiplying the 0.70:1- overdrive ratio by the previously established engine rpm at 60 mph (without slippage) equals (2,650 rpm x 0.70) 1,855 rpm, which is a reduction of about 1,000 rpm. But what's also important here is that we've not only reduced the engine rpm at a given speed with an overdrive gear and a lockup converter, we've also reduced the frictional drag soaking up power at the 2,900-rpm level.
Overdrive automatics and most overdrive manual transmissions also offer deeper First gear ratios compared to the older traditional 1:1 High gear units found in the TH350, TH400, and Muncie four-speeds. As an example, inside a TH200-4R you'll find a steeper 2.74 First gear compared to the 2.48 of a TH400; a TH700-R4 uses a 3.06 First gear ratio. Manual overdrive transmissions' First gear ratios range from 2.65 to 3.27, which are far deeper than that in any Muncie four-speed. A close-ratio Muncie (M21 or M22) has a 2.20 First gear and a wide ratio (M20) has a 2.52 First gear ratio. The First gear ratios found in most overdrive transmissions (manual or automatic) allow you to retain your stock 3.08, 3.31, or 3.42 rearend gears and still have excellent off-the-line acceleration.
Since many modern overdrives have been in production for 10 or 20 years, finding a viable candidate in a wrecking yard is generally easy to do. Better yet, if you have the budget, the aftermarket offers some great new overdrive choices from manual gear-boxes to add-on overdrive units. Keisler Engineering provides many five- and six-speed manual transmission kits for all the popular GM platforms, and they include a bellhousing, driveshaft, shifter, cross-member, clutch pedals, floor hump (in some cases), as well as the transmission.
If you'd like to retain your existing automatic transmission (or some custom manual-transmission installations), Gear Vendors offers a selection of overdrive units that mount to the rear of the case. Another benefit of the Gear Vendors unit is that the system doubles the amount of gears you currently have, so if you were currently running a TH350 trans, you'd have six forward speeds.Another option is to find a factory overdrive manual transmission from a local swap meet or on eBay. When we checked eBay we found many from $1,000 to $2,000. We even found an all-new Borg-Warner T56 six-speed trans for $2,049 with a crossmember to fit a Third-Gen Camaro. The ratios on this one were 2.97, 2.07, 1.43, 1.00, 0.80, and 0.62:1. Shipping in the lower 48 states added $100. This type of transmission would work fine behind a moderately built small-block since the 2.97-ratio T56 has a 400 lb-ft torque rating. One of the most common donor cars is the '93-97 Camaro.
The Torque Monster
In general terms, big-duration cams can make big power upstairs, but if your new goal is to save a little fuel and increase lower engine-speed performance, consider installing a cam with 225 degrees duration at 0.050-inch lift (or less). The lesser duration will provide more manifold vacuum and allow your car to accelerate quicker without having to dip as far into the throttle. Most camshaft companies offer a list of hydraulic bumpsticks to fill this bill. Consult the manufacturer's listing for the one that matches your intention.
Fuel Systems
Keeping your engine running properly is foremost in achieving the best mileage and power. If your engine is carbureted, make certain the jetting is correct. The best place to start testing is with the stock jetting, which is often the optimal point. Don't forget to check the air/fuel adjustments (with the engine warmed up), air filter, and make certain there are no vacuum leaks. A carburetor jetted too lean will typically develop a surge during part-throttle acceleration. Remember to also check or replace the fuel filter if needed, and inspect all the fuel lines.
Changing the fuel system from a carburetor to a fuel injection system may offer more precise fuel management and better drivability if it is installed correctly. Contrary to belief, the wiring of an electronic fuel injection system is generally not the most difficult part of the installation. What does require careful attention is the design of the fuel delivery system from the tank to the engine and back. Although there are plenty of fuel injection systems outfitted to late-model Chevy powerplants, perhaps the most versatile add-on systems to older Chevy V-8s are offered by the aftermarket. If you'd like to really update your vehicle, consider installing a late-model Chevy V-8 with factory fuel injection and computer control. With the help of companies like Year One, installing an LS1 and a 4L60E automatic or T56 manual is relatively easy with its conversion kit for early Camaros.
A Diet for Mileage and Performance
The curb weight of your car may be another area to look to improve performance and mileage. Generally, increments of 100 pounds are the most noticeable. Items like hoods, trunk lids, cylinder heads, exhaust systems, and wheels and tires are where weight can be removed. In the mid-'70s, when GM was first attempting to increase the fuel economy (and regain some perfor-mance) of its products, it re-engineered models to save weight. Instead of looking for one or two areas where they could remove 100 pounds at a time, they looked for 1,600 places to remove one ounce. In other words, weight can be saved almost anywhere.
Stay in Tune
Increasing power and fuel economy is largely dependent on engine tune. Open the hood and check the plug wires and spark plugs. Next, check the engine timing (on pre-computer-controlled engines). If your vehicle has a "check engine" light on, scanners are available at most auto parts stores to help pinpoint the cause of failure. Don't overlook items like O2 sensors, which generally should be replaced every 100,000 miles.
Getting the most power and mileage from your car is dependent on many factors. Like all other facets of hot rodding, the best results come from having a goal, doing some research, and then making the changes. By improving the tuning, gear selection, and more, you can improve mileage, performance, and drivability. In the end, your musclecar will be more enjoyable to drive.
Gear Accordingly
Here's the math to show how Overdrive transmissions provide great acceleration and economy. A good all-around performance combination that will generally not kill mileage is a combined First gear ratio of 10.0:1 (First gear multiplied by the axle ratio) and the capability to drive at freeway speeds at low rpm with overdrive. In other words, if your current rear axle ratio is 3.31:1 and the overdrive transmission you'll be adding has a 3.06 First gear, your total combined gear ratio in First gear will be 10.13 (3.31 axle ratio x 3.06 First gear = 10.128:1). This combined First gear ratio is equal to having 4.56 axle gears and an M21 or M22 Muncie in First gear (2.20 low). We can illustrate this by dividing the final combined ratio of 10.128 by the Muncie M21 First gear ratio of 2.20:1 (10.128/2.20 = 4.60:1). Additionally, your effective High gear ratio with the 0.70:1 overdrive and 3.31:1 axle ratio will equal 2.32:1 (3.31 x 0.70 = 2.317:1). At 75 mph, this combination will put your freeway engine speed at 2,250 rpm.


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The Scrapbook Update Hot Picks bring you the buzz from CHA shows, but sometimes my personal taste varies from what is "hot" or there isn't room to include all of the things that I think are exciting.
So in honor of Valentine's Day, let's do "Nancy's Picks", my personal list of what I fell in love with at the CHA Mega Show 2015.
First up is one of my favorite Instagrams from the show! I've always loved the concept of Faber-Castell's Gelatos, but the color palette of brights and primaries left me really cold. Now though, they've released a palette of pastel colors for the line that I believe will increase the product lines usability for me (and a lot of other people). Plus it makes for very pretty rainbow pictures!


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Many television shows, perhaps too many, make use of the voiceover, but none with the ridiculous excellence of Michael C. Hall's noir-ish deadpan on Dexter. So, by way of a recap, we'll be bringing you a new one every week.
Season 7, Episode 10: "The Dark... Whatever"
"Bosso's not the Phantom. He's just strange."
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I have been procrastinating this evening, I have several blog posts that I want to write but the football is on TV and my wife is writing up an assignment for her Master's degree and she wants me to proof read her work. So while I'm waiting for the next instalment of her assignment I thought I would do my bit to promote the SQLBITS conference. I have another post all about learning that I intend to write this weekend for TSQL2sday but this is simply a blatant plug for the SQLBITS conference. This is lifted from the sqlbits.com website:
"We are pleased to announce SQLBits - The 7 Wonders of SQL conference, which will be taking place from September 30th to October 2nd at York University. SQLBits is the largest SQL Server conference in Europe and the previous six conferences have established it as a must-attend event for DBAs, developers and BI professionals who work with Microsoft SQL Server in the UK and Europe. We are making this the biggest event ever with capacity for over 500 SQL Server professionals."
It is a great event, I have only attended one, the community day of the SQLBITS Goes West Conference held at the Celtic Manor in Newport(The venue of this years Ryder Cup which incidentally is being held on the same weekend as SQLBITs). I saw presenters like Brent Ozar, Simon Sabin, Justin Langford and Christian Bolton give top class presentations on SQL Server…All for free! It was a great day.
It is a great opportunity to get some top class SQL Server training at very little cost.
If you are interested in presenting a session at the event then you can submit your abstracts here. The last I heard they had 56 sessions submitted already but they needed more.


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Here it is, the last tutorial for the drawing day, or at least for my drawing day. Up next, I will show you in better detail, "how to draw anime cats", step by step. Why cats in anime form you ask? Well, I have received over fifteen requests for me to make more anime animals, but more specifically cats. There is so many different ways you can draw anime styles cats because all artists create anime differently. For me it is something that comes very easy or naturally to me and I think it's because I have been drawing anime for so long now. I did however have a lot of fun making, and creating a very adorable anime cat for you all and if you like what you see now, wait till you come back tomorrow to see the other anime animal I have in store for you. For now, sit back and relax as you tackle the task of drawing anime cats. Thanks guys and I do hope you enjoy, and learn from this lesson.
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"Northwest Bombers", Whidbey Island Gathering
The "Northwest Bombers" held an event at Jeff's house today where we shared our skills and helped each other work on our trucks. Valves were set, springs and shocks changed, fuel systems were modified and I had help in installing a CB in my truck. It was another great event. Life is good.Read More


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Anyone try (bought) those new flexible hoses that they are advertising... well everywhere. They SOUND good but again wondering if anyone has any experience with them.........
Anyone try (bought) those new flexible hoses that they are advertising... well everywhere. They SOUND good but again wondering if anyone has any experience with them.........
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Aren't virtually all hoses flexible? Otherwise they would likely be called "pipes".
Perhaps you could be more specific ....
USDA Zone 7A Elevation 1400 ft
Duh! How about those new hoses that collapse down to practically ........nothing!
I don't have one, but check out the customer reviews on Amazon. The cumulative average is 2 stars out of 5 possible stars.
Arrrgggh! Now I'm plagued with banner ads pushing the "Flex-Able Hose (as advertised on TV)" Only $19.95! But wait, "it comes with a free Bonus!" Now I get a nozzle as well!
Also that explains why SNL initially described it as a "flexible" hose.
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for a hose to expand and contract that much, the "rubber" liner must have a VERY high elasticity index, which is only achieved by also having a VERY LOW abrasion resistance. I seriously doubt the cover is strong enough to protect it from the abrasions, and also from UV,, I dont think I will try one,, (But if I lived in an apartment, I may get one to wash the car,,)
I just got one for my birthday but I haven't tried it yet. After reading the reviews I don't want to bother even trying it. Those are some terrible reviews. It sounds like junk. I like the heavy duty black hoses that look rated for gasoline. They are expensive but are worth it. I have been through a bunch of cheap garden hoses. The heavy duty ones have lasted a good while now come to think of it. I use them when power washing etc.
I think this is the type I like. Good solid connections.
we sold them at a store I used to work at. They were kinda junky, but I would say not to many got returned. maybe 15 percent.
Perhaps the rest got chucked in the bin


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Write Like the Wind: Volume 1
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Ever wish you could peer into the brain of a published author and learn what tips he's absorbed over the years? How did he get where he is? How many times did he submit manuscripts before he sold his books?
Or maybe you'd like to delve into the psychology of writing, and learn what motivates him. How does he balance life with writing? How can regular tweeting help?
In Volume 1 of Write Like the Wind, Lazar offers advice on "forbidden words", "hooking your reader", and "writing like you talk." These hard skills are complemented by recommendations for promotion, such as "writing reviews to build your platform" and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for a radio show.
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- Gillian
- 01-15-15
Best of the Three
I'm reviewing all three of Lazar's audiobooks together because I procrastinated like hell from doing something by listening to all three volumes one...right...after...the other. It got to be grueling. I usually jack up my listening speed to 1.25, but this narrator plods so dreadfully 1.50 had to do it for me. This Volume, however, of all three volumes, had the very, very important tip that certain words are dead giveaways to editors/agents that a writer's work is amateurish: "just" (I knew that one), "because" (yup, got it), "suddenly" (sure, kiss of death), and... "that" (what?!?). So this volume made me go back to my manuscript and pick through a MULTITUDE of "that"s. I suppose, then, it was good that I was procrastinating.
Other than that, expect a lot of personal anecdotes from Lazar's life and excerpts from his own writing.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go back to editing :(
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- Kerry Dexter
- 03-22-13
Encouraging and helpful
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Telling his own stories and stories of the characters he's created through the writing of sixteen (so far) mystery novels, Aaron Paul Lazar offers inspiration and information that'll be helpful to beginning writers.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Write Like the Wind: Volume 1?
Lazar's thoughts will be especially helpful to emerging writers of fiction. Experienced writers of fiction, non fiction, and poetry will find thought provoking ideas here too though, especially perhaps in Lazar's concluding chapters, on dreams and writing, downtime and dreams, and defining success.
What does George Kuch bring to the story that you wouldn't experience if you just read the book?
Narrator George Kuch reads Lazar's words in a warm engaging style, so that it seems as though you're listening to a trusted friend
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Lazar talks about topics as varied as finding your own voice, how to know if you're a real writer, tips on the nuts and bolts of writing, thoughts on why and how the writing of a couple of his favorite mystery writers works finding time to write -- there's a lot of material here. It's presented in short accessible chapters, though, twenty of them. It's fun to listen at one sitting because you want to know what comes next, but taking it in stages works too.
Any additional comments?
Even if you're not thinking of writing a book yourself, you may find this look behind the scene of a writer's work well worth the listening.
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- Maria
- 05-28-13
Write Like the Wind 1; Motivating Writing!
A writing book from one of my newly-favortie authors, Aaron Paul Lazar. Sage advice from seasoned author Aaron Paul Lazar allows the rest of us to jump ahead and incorporate into our own writing, lessons that he had to learn the hard way.
Aaron Paul Lazar details the lists of writing do's and don't that he has gleaned while interspersing vignettes from his own life to help us get a pictures of what it is acutally like, in the life of a real person, to write.
The only downside of the book is that he shows us how undeniably human he is and therefore he leaves none of us an "out" for not getting that novel we have been planning on writting or for its not being at least well on the way to being completed.
Aaron Paul Lazar works full time as an engineer, traveling an hour and a half each day for work. He has primary care for the running of his household, makes his wife, children and extended family his first priorities, lavishes care on his beautiful gardens, and exercises daily. And he finds time to write, daily. Several family members have serious health concerns that he deals with with loving conscientiousness (yes, I do know this personally). And he finds time to write, daily.
I have already begun using some of the suggestions in this book in my own writing (no, I don't write daily but I am writing more frequently). Aaron's enthusiasm for life and for his family and for his envronment come through in his writing pushing the reader to be more alive and aware and excited to be writing. This book is appropriate for beginning through moderately advanced writers.
This is an easy book to listen to in the a audiobook verson. The narrator George Kuch, brings Aaron Paul Lazar's words to life. He performs this book well making it a pleasure to listen to.
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- Fairlight Reader
- 06-23-14
Good, solid advice for writers
Aaron Lazar is such a good, prolific writer, I wanted to see how he does it. He mixes his personal story and his own trials and errors with solid advice for writing, making it much more interesting to read than a simple how-to book. His common-sense approach combined with accepted and proven practices is well worth reading (or listening to). Lazar's writing reveals his philosophy about life as well as his attitude toward his stories, and his conversational style translates comfortably to audio.
His output is amazing to me, but I hope he keeps the books coming. I'm looking forward to more of his novels.
George Kuch's rich, easy voice is a good fit for this book. I enjoyed listening to him; his matter-of-fact manner works well with Lazar's ideas on writing and life in general. Kudos to both of them!
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- Book lover
- 04-11-14
Great content. Loved the narator.
Would you listen to Write Like the Wind: Volume 1 again? Why?
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The one I hated. Twitter. I did not want any tweeting in my life but the birds (I still don't want it) I forced myself to set up a Twitter account after listening to the twitted chapter.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
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This is the best book in the three book series.
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- 06-20-13
Loved it!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would definitively recommend this book, especially to writers and aspiring writers who are looking to perfect and understand their craft. In this awesome audible, Aaron Lazar's belief in joyful writing really shines through.I loved listening to it, because it's crammed full with all kinds of goodies. In this candid exploration of the writer's life, Lazar shares strategies that free us to indulge in the creative process. His message is upbeat, his advice sage and his hope always high.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Write Like the Wind: Volume 1?
My favorite line? "When life gets tough, take pleasure on the little things and write like the wind!"
Have you listened to any of George Kuch's other performances before? How does this one compare?
I think that Mr. Kuch did a wonderful job with this audible. I feel as if I'm listening to the writer himself. The quality of the voice and the recording was top notch and the narration was clear, fresh, soothing and engaging.
What insight do you think you'll apply from Write Like the Wind: Volume 1?
There's a lot of great stuff in this volume. The audible's chapters are packed with the kind of practical information that new writers need to know and more experienced writers need to remember. Beyond refreshing my basics, I now have a long list of issues that I want to review and upgrade in my writing. I also feel like Mr. Lazar inspired me to transform the way I look at my craft and I really appreciate him sharing his personal experiences, especially about overcoming hardship. After listening to Write Like the Wind, I feel supported, encouraged and inspired.
Any additional comments?
I'm recommending this book to all of writer friends.
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- Visualverbs
- 02-09-14
I didn't get it...
What would have made Write Like the Wind: Volume 1 better?
This is clearly a heart felt examination of a man's life as a writer but perhaps it is my personal malfunction but I didn't get this at all. There are aspects of the man's life that are extremely poignant and I certainly salute his personal strength and writer's fortitude but this book did not make a favorable impact on me. Sorry. I suck.
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