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- Fixing What Went Wrong and Building on What Works in Housing Finance
Published: Oct 17 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
CRL proposes housing policy reforms for the GSEs.
- Effective State and Federal Payday Lending Enforcement: Paving the Way for Broader, Stronger Protections
Published: Oct 4 2013 Issue: Payday Loans
The predatory features of payday loans, and the impact of their long-term debt on consumers, have in recent years drawn the attention of legislators and regulators. Policymakers at all levels have...
- Visualizing the State of Lending
Published: Sep 23 2013 Issue: Consumer Finance
Graphs, charts, and other visual resources to help give the full picture of the State of Lending in America today. Based on CRL's original research.
- Civil Rights Leaders on Mortgages: Preserve Access and Low Down Payments
Published: Sep 12 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Offers Four Paths to Qualified Mortgage Status
Published: Sep 11 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
An overview of the Qualified Mortgage (QM) definition.
- Poll Shows Strong Consumer Support for Financial Regulation
Published: Sep 11 2013 Issue: CFPB
Over 90 percent of likely voters support financial regulation.
- The State of Lending: Bank Payday Loans
Published: Sep 10 2013 Issue: Payday Loans, Bank Payday Loans
Even in the face of strong opposition by banking regulators, a few banks continue to make triple-digit payday loans. In this chapter, our analysis shows no meaningful distinction between...
- The State of Lending: Payday Loans
Published: Sep 10 2013 Issue: Payday Loans
Payday loans—high-cost, quick-fix loans that trap borrowers in debt by design—cost cash-strapped American families $3.4 billion in fees every year. Of that number, more than two-thirds—$2.6...
- Monitor Report: 643,000 Borrowers Received Over $51 billion in Benefits
Published: Sep 6 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
AG Mortgage Settlement report shows 643,000 borrowers benefitted from AG settlement.
- 2013 Update: The Spillover Costs of Foreclosures
Published: Aug 29 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
The harm caused by over 12.5 million foreclosures is the focus of this brief, the fifth in a series of updated on related findings.
- Government-Mandated Down Payment Standards Would Harm the Economy, Deny Homeownership to Credit-Worthy Families
Published: Aug 15 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
Government mandated down payments would deny homeownership opportunities.
- Comments to Department of Defense: Expanding Credit Protections for Service Members and Their Families
Published: Aug 1 2013 Issue: Overdraft Loans, Payday Loans
Although the Military Lending Act has resulted in significant improvements, Service members continue to be the target of predatory lenders. In 2012, members of the military filed 61,642 complaints...
- Foreclosure Counseling: Areas of Greatest Need in 2013
Published: Jul 31 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
Where foreclosures have hit the hardest and where the greatest need still remains in 2013 is the focus of this analysis on foreclosure counseling.
- The State of Lending: High-Cost Overdraft Fees
Published: Jul 30 2013 Issue: Overdraft Loans
Many banks and credit unions continue to charge abusive fees on debit cards and checking accounts. In this report, "High-cost Overdraft Practices," CRL finds that, in spite of regulatory changes in...
- Testimony: Seniors Vulnerable to Predatory Payday Loans
Published: Jul 24 2013 Issue: Bank Payday Loans, Payday Loans
Rebecca Borné, senior policy counsel for CRL, testifies on the harms of payday loans and how seniors are particularly vulnerable. The Senate Special Committee on Aging held this hearing to examine...
- CRL Testimony: Prioritize Safe and Affordable Mortgage Access
Published: Jul 19 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
Michael Calhoun, CRL President, testified before a House Financial Services Committee hearing on housing finance reform and the future of homeownership.
- The State of Lending: Car-Title Loans
Published: Jul 11 2013 Issue: Car Title Loans
Car-title lending—making expensive loans secured by the title of a vehicle a borrower owns out-right—has become a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. over the last decade. CRL estimates that...
- CRL to Regulators: Align Qualified Mortgage (QM) and Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) Rules
Published: Jun 28 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
As regulators move to define Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRMs), CRL urges the same standard that CFPB defined for Qualified Mortgages (QM).
- Dodd-Frank Act Balances Access to Credit and Key Protections
Published: Jun 18 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
Michael Calhoun, CRL President, testified before a House Financial Services Subcommittee on Dodd-Frank's impact on homeownership. He said that, as a whole, these rules expand access to credit while...
- Minority Homeownership Study Has Flawed Methodology and Conclusions
Published: Jun 13 2013 Issue: Mortgage Lending
CRL rebuts working paper on minority homeownership, citing fundamental flaws and conclusions.


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Q3 2011 Earnings Call
December 8, 2010 5:00 PM ET
Paul Levi – Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Walt Havenstein – Chief Executive Officer
Mark Sopp – Chief Financial Officer
Jeremy Devaney – BB&T Capital Markets
Jason Kupferberg – UBS
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Today's conference is being recorded for replay purposes. I would now like to turn the presentation over to your host for today's call, Paul Levi, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Please proceed, sir.
Paul Levi
Thank you, Regina and welcome everyone. Here on today's call are Walt Havenstein, our CEO; Mark Sopp, our CFO and other members of our leadership team.
During this call, we will make forward-looking statements to assist you in understanding the company and our expectations about its future financial and operating performance. These statements are subject to a number of risks that could cause actual events to differ materially and I refer you to our SEC filings for a discussion of these risks.
In addition, the statements represent our views as of today. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. We may elect to update the forward-looking statements at some point in the future, but we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so.
I would like now to turn the call over to Walt Havenstein, our CEO.
Walt Havenstein
Thank you, Paul and good afternoon, everyone. During our third quarter, we continued to make progress in implementing our strategy. As you will recall, our strategy anticipated ever-increasing headwinds in our government market and considering that, our belief of the importance of expanding our business development efforts. These efforts are succeeding.
We continue to expand our pipeline of new opportunities and the volume of our submitted proposals and wins have increased at double-digit growth rates over a year ago. That said, the market environment in terms of generating revenues has proved more difficult than anticipated.
That environment continues to be challenging and is manifesting itself in unexpected delays and a longer cycle for the conversion of awards to revenues which has led to growth below my expectations. For the call today, I'll provide highlights of our recent business development results, cover market conditions and ongoing efforts to implement our strategy and close with acquisitions and recognitions. Then Mark Sopp will provide a recap of our overall financial performance and outlook.
Regarding our overall business development results, bookings totaled $3.1 billion in the third quarter, with a book-to-bill of 1.1. On a year-to-date basis, bookings are up 14% over the first three quarters of last fiscal year and book-to-bill is 1.1. We ended Q3 with $16.3 billion in total backlog of which $6.3 billion is funded backlog, an increase of $500 million during the quarter.
As mentioned in my opening remarks, we are continuing to expand the volume of submitted proposals. Year-to-date submittals for definitive delivery contracts are up $5.4 billion or 28% compared with the same period a year ago, reflecting our more aggressive business development objectives.
We began the third quarter with $18.8 billion in outstanding submittals for delivery -- for defined delivery and IDIQ contracts combined. During the third quarter, we added $16.5 billion in new submittals, leaving us with $23.1 billion in submitted proposals awaiting decisions at the end of the quarter. That's up $4.3 billion from last quarter and up 48% compared with a year ago.
Over 50% of the $23.1 billion is for non-IDIQ opportunities. In addition, on a year-over-year basis, our pipeline is up about 30%. The combination of increases in outstanding proposals and new business pipeline are the engines for future growth in this challenging environment.
In terms of key wins in third quarter, SAIC won the NASA information technology infrastructure integration program. This is a follow-on for enterprise applications work performed by SAIC under the Unified NASA Information Technology Services or UNITeS contract on which SAIC has been the prime contractor since January of 2004.
Under the I3P EAST contract which we just won, we will provide all the services necessary to operate and maintain NASA's set of integrated enterprise applications systems supporting all 10 NASA field centers, NASA headquarters in Washington D.C. and the NASA shared service center in St. Louis, Mississippi.
This potential $321 million recompete win underlines our competitive strength in a challenging procurement environment and illustrates the high quality of our past work and ongoing relationship with NASA, a key long-term customer who we look forward to serving in this and other significant capacities for many years to come.
To put our business development performance in context, I think it's important to share with you that we have achieved the third quarter book-to-bill of 1.1 despite market headwinds that are buffeting our fast-growing pipeline of $100 million plus opportunities. Many of those on the call today joined us for the investor conference we held in early October.
At that time, we said we had won 21 $100 million plus opportunities in FY'11, through 7 October. And we expected decisions on 41 more by the end of the year. Since then, two of those 21 wins are in the stalled status, one due to a subsequent competitor protest which still remains unresolved and the other simply due to a lengthy and ongoing delay in getting a signed contract in place.
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One of the best ways to grow your email list is to add a feature box to the homepage of your site. A feature box is a full width email opt-in box. It usually offers some kind of lead magnet to incite people to sign up for your list. Read more
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So, you're wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to list segmentation. Maybe you're using other techniques to improve performance. You should be! But to boost the effectiveness of your email campaigns, you also need to re-think your segmentation strategies. Read more
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Some organizations spend thousands on trade shows every year. And yet many have a hard time justifying the expense. A trade show can mean more than just good publicity; it can fill your sales pipeline. To capture the potential, you'll need organizing skills and up-to-date tools. Here's a rundown. Read more
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Age: 30-35
Skin: Very Oily, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Purchased so many of these over the years. Good shade eyebrow pencil. Main downside is that it does not come with a spoolie.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Green
I have had this pencil in different colors. I think all the colors are extremely flattering. And I love it how precise this pencil is. But what I do not like is how fast I go through these pencils. Even though, I would definitely repurchase, becuase there is not hing quite like this amazing.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Not my HG brow product. It is really fine and precise but it doesnt last on me.
I feel like it has a weird texture, too creamy and it doesnt set.
Once I draw my eyebrows perfextly I expect them to last all day, but when I use this pencil you anly need to touch your face with your hand to ruin your brows.
I use it to create a guideline and then i fill with mac's fluidline brow gelcreme in true brunette (for a soft finish) or in deep dark brunette.
Would not repurchase.
Also the packaging is so weird: once you twist the pencil, there is no way back!
Age: 44-55
Skin: Normal, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
While I have bought several of these and love the colour brunette, I am so tired of how quickly they break and need replacing every 2 weeks that I have found a replacement. I now use an Art Deco pencil that performs perfectly.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Green
I will tell you why I like this. It doesn't have a pointy tip. There is something about the flat applicator that just works for me. I like the rich dark brown color and its great for filling in those pesky spots where your eyebrows aren't completely full. Love spiked. Good job MAC.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I was able to get this on super sale for only $5. The color is very nice, bit dark for my brows, but it glides on very nicely and has great staying power. The only problem I have is the point is too thin. I have very own existent eyebrows and normally use the Estee Lauder brow pencil to draw my brows in where they are missing and fill in spots where they are okay. The Estee Lauder tip is very fat and easy to fill in my brows. This MAC pencil I have to use also an brow brush. I guess when I am in a hurry this takes too long, but great for filling in brows for girls that have bushy ones.
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Skin: Oily, Medium, Neutral
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I have been having HD brows for a number of weeks now and they tried to sell me their version of this product. My mum bought it and was not very happy that it didn't last longer than a month. We both then decided to try Macs out as it was easier to get hold of and had more a colour range to choose from. It was also cheaper! macs lasted a few extra weeks and had more of a staying power to it that HD brows. It's easy to use and no sharpener needed! We both now re purchase this product everytime.
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Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I was really disappointed by this product, I usually love everything I get from MAC. I found that I had to press hard to get it on my eyebrows, and it actually snapped off a couple of times. The colour wasn't even (it looked spotty somehow), which made it look really obvious that I had filled in my brows. I used a spoolie to help blend it, but overall it was a lot of effort for not a lot of payoff. Also, there is no spoolie on the end of it! What the heck! I prefer a pencil with a spoolie attached. The overall quality of it was extremely similar to the Maybelline Define-a-Brow, and at more than double the price, just isn't worth it. The only good thing about it was that I found it had good staying power.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
I absolutely love this! I'm on my 7th one now I know I'm never going to look back lol. I did try other brow kits inbetween but my brows never come out a perfect as it would when I use this! It's so slim and pigmented so no pressure is needed and it's the most natural dark brown ever. You need to get used to it and know how to make it look good when you're using this brow pencil and the best thing for that is a spoolie to blend then you're sorted! Obviously you will need a precision brush and your favourite concealer to neaten up the edges and you're done, prefect brows! Only downside is the price but it hasn't really stopped me from repurchasing and also if you have oily skin it can get blotchy around the at the beginning if the brows.
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I love love love this! I've purchased Anastasia Dip brow and Brow wiz because of the rave but it does not compare to this! This shade is absolutely perfect for dark brown brows. So quick and easy to fill my brows in too! My only complaint is it doesn't seem to last that long for the price so I wish they'd have more product inside of it. Also, I read that Maybeline version of this in Dark Brown is the exact same but it is not! Very good but still not as good as this!
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Development of Novel, Clinically Applicable Ultrasound Imaging Techniques
The development of novel, clinically applicable ultrasound imaging techniques is the primary goal of our laboratory's research. We are particularly interested in the use of motion-tracking techniques to enhance the contrast of ultrasound images. Motion of tissues, both physiological and artificial, can reveal the differences in tissue stiffness and type, as well as the presence of implanted devices. Furthermore, detection and tracking of tissue motion can guide the delivery of therapeutic agents. The interaction of ultrasound with tissue, statistical properties of ultrasound echoes and signal processing techniques are the topics we study in order to achieve these goals.
Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) imaging is one technique we are investigating. ARFI imaging uses short (<0.1ms) bursts of ultrasound to induce small but measurable (2-20 microns) displacements in tissue. The response of the tissue to this impulsive excitation is determined by material properties. By measuring this response we produce images with contrast not present in ordinary ultrasound images (B-scans).
Magnetically induced vibration of brachytherapy seeds, combined with ultrasonic motion tracking, allows us to produce high contrast images of brachytherapy seeds embedded in tissue. Brachytherapy seeds are ordinarily difficult to image with ultrasound, and their accurate placement is necessary for effective therapy. Our magnetically induced motion imaging (MIMI) technique could serve as an enabling technology for real-time treatment planning of prostate brachytherapy.
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Ultrasound Imaging of Tissue Stiffness by Spatially Modulated Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (SM-ARFI)
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A method for determining a shear modulus of an elastic material with a known density value is provided. In this method, a spatially modulated acoustic radiation force is used to initially generate a disturbance of known spatial frequency or wavelength. The propagation of this initial displacement as a shear wave is measured using ultrasound tracking methods. A temporal frequency is determined based on the shear wave. The shear modulus of the elastic material at the point of excitation may be calculated using the values of the spatial wavelength, material density, and temporal frequency.
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Nationals' assistant general manager and vice president of player development Doug Harris celebrates Thanksgiving by spending time with his wife, Lisa, and their three daughters.
11/24/2015 | Zimmerman: No problem in Nats' clubhouse
Ryan Zimmerman said he's already looking forward to what the Nationals can do in 2016,- especially behind newly-minted National League MVP Bryce Harper. Zimmerman spoke to MLB Network about a variety of topics, including what it's like to face the high expectations his club has faced over the last handful of years and what it takes to live up to them.
11/24/2015 | Nats bring back Henley as third-base coach
More than a month after being told his contract would not be renewed, Bobby Henley is back as the Nationals' third-base coach, the same role he's had the past two seasons. Henley is the second coach to be rehired by the team, as Rick Schu was also brought back as the hitting coach.
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Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman, his wife, Heather, and members of the Nationals' front office spent time volunteering at Food & Friends, an organization that delivers nutritious meals to needy people with critical illnesses, on Monday afternoon.
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11/18/2015 | Nats confirm Schu's return, add Jones to staff
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo confirmed Wednesday that Rick Schu will return as hitting coach, a decision MLB.com reported Monday. Rizzo also revealed that former Major League outfielder Jacque Jones will join the team as assistant hitting coach, a position that is new for the Nationals, but has been gaining popularity around the league in recent years.
11/17/2015 | Nats set to unveil new medical staff
After watching 17 players go on the disabled list -- most for lengthy periods -- this season, the Nationals announced on Tuesday they have a new and expanded medical staff.
11/16/2015 | Baker brings back Schu as Nats' hitting coach
Rick Schu will return as the Nationals' hitting coach, news which was first revealed by Dusty Baker on SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio last week.
11/13/2015 | Fall League contest live on MLB.com tonight
Fans who tuned in to MLB.com's live coverage of Arizona Fall League action Wednesday saw Mariners left-hander James Paxton hurl four innings and a trio of Padres prospects combine for eight hits as the Peoria Javelinas edged the Salt River Rafters, 6-5.
11/13/2015 | Desmond, Zimmermann reject Nats' offers
Shortstop Ian Desmond and right-hander Jordan Zimmermann declined one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offers from the Nationals ahead of Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline.
11/12/2015 | Harper collects first NL Silver Slugger Award
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was named a National League Silver Slugger Award winner in the outfield for the first time in his career, it was announced Thursday.
11/12/2015 | Down year doesn't deter Nationals' Rizzo
Once he was able to digest the whole disappointing season, Nationals general manager and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo took a couple of deep breaths and arrived at two reasonable conclusions.
11/11/2015 | Strasburg had benign growth removed from back
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is doing well after undergoing successful surgery to remove a non-cancerous growth from his back about a month ago, agent Scott Boras told reporters on Wednesday at the annual General Managers Meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. The Nationals had not previously disclosed the procedure.
11/11/2015 | Desmond wants to play for World Series contender
Although the Nationals made him a one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer last Friday, it's likely that Ian Desmond will leave the only organization he has known to test the free-agent market. He has until 5 p.m. ET this Friday to accept or decline the offer.
11/10/2015 | Will Papelbon, Storen be back with Nats in '16?
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In anticipation of the release of their debut full-length, 'Throes of Mankind', this Friday, Florida's Culture Killer is now streaming the album in full online! Head over to MetalSucks.net to hear the record in its entirety.Read More
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Having released two critically acclaimed albums this year (debut full-length, Duende, and EP, Echoes), Sweden's The Great Discord is now launching a bass play-through for the track 'A Discordant Call', taken from Duende.Read More
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Currently on the road with Hate Eternal, Misery Index and Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil have launched a live video for the track 'Sand Baptism', taken from their new album, 'Monarchy.'Read More
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Cool summer soups are a refreshing addition to warm-weather menus.
Gazpacho and Tomato-Based Soup Recipes
The king of cold soups is gazpacho. This Spanish soup has multiple variations, but the most famous is the tomato-based gazpacho that originated in Andalucia. Modern versions can be made with tropical fruits, avocados, corn, and even watermelon.
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Vichyssoise is another cold savory soup that has enjoyed decades of popularity. It was created by a French chef, Louis Diat, at New York's Ritz-Carlton Hotel in 1917. Made of pureed potatoes and leeks, and enriched with a swirl of cream before serving, vichyssoise is easy to prepare and makes any meal feel like a special occasion.
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Refreshing fruit soups are a delightful way to begin or end a summer meal. Berry and stone fruit soups are traditional in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. These soups are a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Berry soups are often accented with a touch of wine and a splash of cream or sour cream. Fresh lemon juice is often used to brighten the flavors of the fruit. Garnish pureed soups with whole berries or sliced fruit and a dollop of creme fraiche or sour cream.
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I have a form in Orbeon Form runner where I needed to add external validation before submitting with 'workflow-send'. Can we add capability to 'workflow-send' button in properties-local.xml for that?
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Jennifer Love Hewitt's boobs seem to be everywhere these days.
From billboards to magazine covers, the actress -- who wears a size 36-C bra size -- has been showing off her chest to promote Lifetime's "The Client List." "I'm having to get really comfortable," the 33-year-old laughed on "Chelsea Lately" on Thursday.
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Having so much attention on her body has also made Hewitt somewhat nutty. "I actually had a nightmare the other night that people were trying to deflate my boobs while I was working. They had tubes and I was trying to work, but they kept getting smaller," she said. "I was like, 'Guys, don't take them away!' I'm getting issues about it, I think."
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Hewitt also joked about the recent controversy surrounding ads for "The Client List" in which the size of her boobs was reduced. "Some random person decided they were supposed to be smaller," she said. "I still don't know who that person is."
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Defensive MVP: Randall Joyner, SMU – With starting LB Cameron Rogers out again this week for the Ponies, Joyner, a junior from Carrollton, stepped in and shined in a dominant defensive effort for SMU. Joyner racked up a team-high 14 total tackles and picked of two passes that stopped UTEP cold as they were working their way toward scoring drives. Like many of the players on the Mustangs' roster, Joyner's something of an underdog, lacking the sort of elite size and speed that would garner attention from the biggest programs in the state. But you can't argue with production, and Joyner has delivered that in spades over the past two weeks.
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In simple term Web hosting refers to a service that enables companies or individuals to make their websites accessible on internet. It helps keep your website up and running on internet. In order to have a website accessible in World Wide Web, a web hosting company provides some bandwidth and space to the user. There are various web hosting companies to serve you but before making any decision you must consider what type of website you want to have.
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A new badge Vox Populi was introduced, but isn't this applied retroactively? I had hit 40-vote limit earlier. Or is this applicable to those votes after the new changes were done?
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This is by design, I explicitly cut out anything that happened earlier than yesterday.
This is not purely an evil scheme to get people to vote more. The rules changed, its a bit trickier to get the badge now. Also I wanted to avoid old account merges resulting in people getting the badge. The meta flood would be huge.


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Where: St. Mary Catholic School, 309 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster
FYI: The event is presented by St. Mary School. There will be games for children, live entertainment, a talent show, silent and live auctions, a secret Santa shop, baked goods and a chicken and noodle dinner. The public is welcome to attend.
United Way of Fairfield County's 15th annual 5K Race-2 Mile Walk
When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The race will start at 9 a.m.
Where: Fairfield County Fairgrounds
Cost: $15 pre-registered, $20 day of the race. Registration forms are online at uwayfairfieldco.org or at the United Way office.
FYI: Cash award will be given to the top three finishers, male and female overall. Awards also will be given to the top three finishers in each age division.
Frontline Fall Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Frontline Church of God, 5195 Amanda Northern Road SW, Amanda
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Filters are best for whenever you need them. I get great results shooting portraits with orange and even sometimes red filters. They hide blemishes. A red filter makes a Caucasian woman's skin glow. It can be a very pleasing effect.
"Stopping down" means constricting how much light gets to the film. It would mean going from f/8 to f/16. "Down" is referring to the area of the aperture getting smaller.
A B+W #16 Yellow-Orange filter requires 1.3 stops of exposure compensation according to the B&H website. So since the filter isn't clear and colorless it blocks some of the light. So you have to compensate by opening up a stop and a third to let in a sufficient amount of light. Besides basic UV and warming filters almost all filters eat up some light and you have to compensate by either increasing exposure time or opening up the aperture.
andrew.roos, was kind of right about street photography. He was wrong about the degree of compensation necessary for your particular filter, but his point is valid. Whatever film you use you will be somewhat less able to hand hold it. In street photography you depend on depth of field to keep your fast spontaneous shot in focus. Since you are shooting medium format you will need all the depth of field you can get. Of course you could simply use faster film but then you will get more grain. Everything in photography is about trade offs. There is no one best way to do just about anything.
My advice since you already have the filter is to experiment. Have your girlfriend or sister pose for you and take a series of shots with various filters and without. Make a note of your shutter speeds and apertures. Then you can decide whether you want to shave 1.3 stops off your ISO for the results you are getting. The other thing you have to consider is the skin and contrast may look nice with the filter but you may have blur from hand shake or an out of focus subject because of restricted depth of field. Tons of trade offs.


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A first quarter of allowing the Green Bay Packers 30 total yards should have been a sign of good things to come.
Cleaning out the notebook on Monday morning.
MINNEAPOLIS Sitting in front of his locker on Sunday afternoon, one member of the Bears offense took his time before answering.
When the Bears defense allows just 248 yards, 160 of those after an initial drive, and the Bears lose, the problem was not the defense (again).
Everyone knew this was coming. Its been stated repeatedly the last three years that the Bears' defense is getting old.


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A simple and powerful feature request:
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It will be more graceful if this search-and-replace is not done in search box (i.e. I always see
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A simple and powerful feature request:
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hey, I've used a 4 port pcmcia USB hub for a while now and haven't had any problems at all.
You're right about its power, mine has a little power socket and came with a short USB to DC jack cable, meant to go from one of your main motherboard USB ports to the pcmcia hub purely to supply it with power so you'd loose one of your existing USB ports and as such would end up gaining 3 ports in total.
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text: A new apartment complex near Sonoma Ranch Boulevard is ready to start accepting tenants. Joanne Achen with TND Real Estate Group reports that the Missions at Sonoma Ranch at 1871 El Presidio has 22 units with two already rented, six more available immediately and the other 14 available next week. All the apartments have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Ground was broken a year ago on the project and the complex was developed by a group of investors led by James Coles of Coles Communities, LLC. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 with free food and drink. Applications can be made on the website missionsatsonomaranch.com or in person at the property. Office hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. More information can also be found by calling 575-640-9598. The complex is offering a move-in special of $950 per month with a $500 deposit.


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Manitowoc residents rally to save iconic Anheuser-Busch murals
The iconic Anheuser-Busch beer murals in Manitowoc, which were in the process of being removed, will be preserved, it was announced today, according to the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc.
Beneath the giant vinyl sign of three Budweiser bottles is an older, hand-painted mural featuring a beer bottle flanked by two beer cans, positioned on giant grain silos in downtown Manitowoc. »Read Full Blog Post
'Woody Sez' delivers Guthrie's populist message with gusto
Bruce Springsteen — one of many musicians, from Bob Dylan to Kacey Musgraves, who are unimaginable as we know them without Woody Guthrie — once described Guthrie's music as "the core of what it means to be an American," adding that "such songs don't get written anymore, because no one knows how to write them."
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Mitten Fest to return to Bay View
The festival that is as much fun to say as it is to visit is back. Mitten Fest 2014 is set for Feb. 8.
The winter street festival highlighted by barrels of brandy Old Fashioneds and live music will run from noon to 8 p.m. at Burnheart's, 2599 S. Logan Ave. As they did last year, organizers will collect nonperishable food and warm clothes for Hunger Task Force, Inc. »Read Full Article
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So, you probably heard: It's really, really cold. Schools and lots of businesses and activities are shut down Monday because of the dangerous wind chills.
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The phone issue at the Rochester office has now been fix and phones are running as usual. Thanks for your patience during that time frame.
Currently, the Rochester office phones are operating but on a limited basis. Until new equipment comes in Thursday, only part of our Rochester office will have office phones that are operating. If you need to contact someone at the Rochester office, feel free to call and we will still get you into contact with whomever you need to speak with.
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Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Grey
Really, this smell is divine. It's pretty safe, though. It's sits close to the skin--safe for office wear, I'd say. Slightly spicy, then warm and almost sweet. I find it sexy, in a way. However, I want Hypnotic Poison, as it lasts a bit longer and is more "me". I'll be buying this too, when I can afford it.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Curly, Medium
Eyes: Green
Gucci Guilty is ''nice'', ok. A soft, peachy lilac perfume with some pink pepper to add an impression of modern edge, flashy packaging and intriguing advertisement. Linear, stays close to the skin and lasts 4-5 hours.
I tested it a few times and it's indeed pleasurable and easy to wear, a safe office scent but that's all. The whole concept it terribly misleading IMO. This is a very soft INNOCENT floral, but of course nothing sells more than sex these days, hence the advertisement.
I have nothing against this perfume, I'm neither intrigued nor inspired to wear it and wouldn't mind smelling it on others.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Other, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
My all time favorite perfume and go to scent! I don't really like florals, but this one smells so good! I feel so womanly and sexy when i wear it. Definitely worth the money!!!
Age: 36-43
Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
One of my favourite parfumes. I love it.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
I got this sample from Sephora. It's a nice, oriental perfume. I like it but I do not love it. I also do not really smell it on me, didn't get any compliments either. I think it would be a great perfume for the nightime, and definitively for the winter. I think it would be better on someone else, so .... Still searching for my HG.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
The packaging is gorgeous. Apart from being golden and shiny it gives a nice heavy feel in the hand.
But fragrance didn't work well for me. It opens nice: seductive and strong but in some time I started feeling strong smell of alcohol. A complete turn off.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Other, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
This smells fantastic, i keep sniffing my wrist because it's so sensual-smelling. The amber note is particularly intoxicating!
I wish it lasted longer. It smells better than the Gucci Guilty Intense eau de parfum, because it's more of a floral-oriental and complex, whereas the EDP is more of a straightforward oriental and not so floral. But the eau de parfum lasts longer and is stronger, i think it's a better buy overall.
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Fine
Eyes: Brown
A very creamy lovely lilac. I didn't get a lot of specific notes but the lilac was very clear. Nice. Not complicated or ornate, but simple, understated beauty suitable for day wear. If I got more of the amber, it would be even better for night.
Age: Unknown
Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I own & love the Guiltys -- all 3 of them, Orig, Intense, and Black.
Original Guilty is absolutely fabulous IMHO -- very warm, soft, smooth, golden, and ambery/woody. The note list doesn't look like it, but to me, the notes add up to smelling like a sweet warm musky sandalwood -- rich, smooth, deep, and luscious. It seems to emanate from within rather than have been applied.
Guilty is a very warm human-skin scent, and its olfactory color is brown, to me. It has subtle, under-the-radar sensuality. For me, this is the best type of perfume -- better than outright floral or fruity scents. To me, Guilty is in the same fragrance family as Guerlain Samsara, Obsession, or EL Sensuous. Yes, there is a semi-noticeable lilac note, but I think the woody/amber/musk quality dominates the scent, with the lilac serving to mostly add a light sweetness. Fortunately, it's not peppery or patchouli-ish to my nose, even though those notes are listed -- I find it to be quite a soft & smooth scent.
It's natural smelling, warm, sensual, and soooo beautiful! A must-have for me. And that goes for its flankers too! I tend to wear original Guilty in warmer weather (it's light enough) and Guilty Intense in cooler weather (heavier, more amber/wood, less floral). Black has some red berries added, and it can be worn any time. I love all three!
Here are note lists, per Sephora.com:
Gucci Guilty Notes:
Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peach, Lilac, Geranium, Amber, Patchouli
Gucci Guilty Intense:
An intensified olfactory experience, Gucci Guilty Intense adds a twist to Gucci Guilty, making it more provocative, more sensual. Guilty Intense is a warm yet striking oriental floral, which opens to a natural rush that is mandarin - imbued with a modish transparency, shimmering alongside an audacious fist of pink pepper. The middle notes and floral signature of the lilac flower have been enriched with violet accents and made even more feminine with hints of powdery notes. Intensifying the alluring concoction of headylilac and geranium gives Guilty Intense the vibrant burst of peach resulting in a feminine Eau de Parfum. The base of addictive patchouli and the unique ambery dry down have been greatly enhanced for a darker and more provocative trail.
Gucci Guilty Intense Notes:
Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peach, Lilac, Geranium, Amber, Patchouli
Gucci Guilty Black is a sensual oriental floral, inviting you to indulge in your burning desires.
Gucci Guilty Black Notes:
Pink Pepper, Red Fruits, Violet, Patchouli, Amber.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Black, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
OMGG! I LOVE this perfume! I've tried a couple fragrances over the years and this is my favourite! I've finished up the big bottle and will purchase again for sure! <3
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Diana is a bit off the city center. But it is close enough to shop. Main merchandise in the building is clothing. There is a Diana Department Store and there are a few small shops inside. There is a cineplex in the building. There are a few restaurants such as Pizza and Swenson's Ice-cream.
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When I was there ... there was a fashion show on sports wear and swimwear. There was also a contest for people to participate . Too bad it was in Thai and i don't understand what they say. The prize ... a swimsuit.
What to buy: Clothes, toiletories and souvenir items were really cheap here.
Another one of Hat Yai's large department stores that contains various shops and eateries. It isn't within walking distance of central Hat Yai so you'll need to use some form of transport to get there. Sawngthaew is the cheapest if you can find one. These are the pick-up trucks with 2 rows of seats in the back. They cost 5 Baht. A motorcycle taxi costs 20 Baht. Tuk-Tuks are more expensive but if there are a few of you the cost can be shared.
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During Clint Eastwood's appearance at the Republican National Convention, he resorted to the use of an empty chair and a feigned conversation with President Obama. The president was "quoted" as making imagined vulgar remarks to candidate Mitt Romney and Eastwood himself.
So-called "family values Republicans" were finally unmasked as profanely (albiet imagined) recipients of the president's "verbal jabs." As I watched and listened in amazement, I realized how appropriate the title "Dirty Harry" is for the aging Eastwood. Not only did one have to read his lips, we are now challenged to read his mind as he converses with an empty chair.
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Local transport varies widely from place to place. Taxis are found in all large cities, and most have meters. Fares in KL and other cities on the peninsula are as follows: flagfall (first 2km) is RM3, with an additional 20 sen for each 200m or 45 seconds thereafter; 20 sen for each additional passenger over two passengers; RM1 for each piece of luggage in the boot (trunk); plus 50% on each of these charges between midnight and 6am. Drivers are legally required to use meters if they exist – you can try insisting that they do so, but sometimes you'll just have to negotiate the fare before you get in.
Bicycle rickshaws (trishaws) supplement the taxi service in George Town and Melaka and are definitely handy ways of getting around the older parts of town, which have convoluted and narrow streets.
In major cities there are also buses, which are extremely cheap and convenient, provided you can figure out which one is going your way. KL also has commuter trains, a Light Rail Transit (LRT) and a monorail system.
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Update on Llanelis NohemiLlanelis is married and is originally from León. She is studying to be a pharmacist, and in the meantime she is raising and selling pigs. Thanks to credit through Kiva, she has had the opportunity to build a good credit record and to gain more customers. She has been able to pay for her studies and help with the household expenses. Currently she is travelling to other areas in order to sell her animals, and in this way she has expanded her client base. She needs to make more sales, and for this reason she is seeking a loan in order to buy pigs to raise and food so she can feed them.
She will keep pursuing her dream to finish her studies and improve her quality of life.
Previous Loan DetailsLlanelis is a young, 23-year-old woman who was born in León. She is married and her business is raising pigs to sell. She has been in this business for two years and was taught by her parents. She is studying pharmacy at university in the city of Leon. She travels from her region, which is ca... More from Llanelis Nohemi's previous loan »
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Lenovo Overtakes HP as the Top PC Vendor While U.S. Shipments Stabilize in the Second Quarter of 2013, According to IDC Business Wire FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- July 10, 2013 Worldwide PC shipments totaled 75.6 million units in the second quarter of 2013 (2Q13), down -11.4% compared to the same quarter in 2012 but slightly better than expected, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. Total shipments were effectively right on forecasts of 75.4 million and growth of -11.7%, although Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan)(APeJ) were a few points below expectations with the difference made up in the United States. The numbers reflect a market that is still struggling with the transition to touch-based systems running Windows 8 as well as justifying ultrabook prices in the face of economic pressures and competition from tablets and other devices. A silver lining is that a number of vendors and regions seemed to be focused on inventory reduction during the second quarter, which could reflect planned launches of new models as well as lower inventory going into the second half of the year. However, it also reflects some caution among vendors and the channels in the face of remaining challenges for PCs and more than a year of declining shipments. "With second quarter growth so close to forecast, we are still looking for some improvement in growth during the second half of the year," said Jay Chou, Senior Analyst, IDC Worldwide PC Tracker. "Slower growth in Europe and China reflect the risks, while the improved U.S. outlook reflects potential improvement. Still, the weakness in emerging markets is a threat to a core long-term growth area. In addition, while efforts by the PC ecosystem to bring down price points and embrace touch computing should make PCs more attractive, a lot still needs to be done in launching attractive products and addressing competition from devices like tablets." One positive sign is that HP and Dell saw growth improve over recent quarters, possibly indicating stronger performance in coming quarters and reflecting more commercial replacements as we get closer to the end of Windows XP support. Market leader Lenovo also grew faster than the market (as well as faster than HP and Dell) although Lenovo growth slipped below zero at -1.4% and was down from prior quarters. Slow growth for Lenovo reflects the company's focus on China, which represents over 50% of Lenovo shipments, and where short-term economic and inventory hurdles cut into 2Q13 shipments. "The U.S. market is beginning to reflect some of the Windows XP to Windows 7 transition we've been expecting in the commercial PC space, as evidenced by the strong growth in the enterprise-focused Dell PC business," said Bob O'Donnell, Program Vice President, Clients and Displays. "We're also starting to see more stabilization in shipments, which we think is a reflection of PC lifetimes finally starting to even out after a long period of gradual increase. The end result should be more PC replacements, even if consumers and companies are selective in making replacements and wait until PCs are older before replacing them." Regional Highlights United States – Posting a decline in shipments of just -1.9% was a substantial improvement from double-digit declines in three of the past four quarters. While positive, this recovery was enabled by lower volume in 2Q12 and supported by a marked reduction in old inventory that enabled a more aggressive channel uptake. Additionally, wider selections of Windows 8 models offered by top vendors and migration from Window XP to Win7 helped to push volume higher than anticipated. Dell managed to climb above 3.8 million units for the first time since 2011, gaining a few points of share in the U.S. PC market. HP maintained its leadership position, growing roughly even with the market. These two vendors represented nearly 50% of total U.S. PC shipments in 2Q13. EMEA – The PC market in EMEA maintained negative trends as expected in the second quarter. Shipments remained constrained amid continued weakness in consumer demand, while softness persisted in the commercial market, as anticipated, due to unfavorable economic conditions and lack of major renewals. Portable PC shipments contracted the most, impacted by slow demand, which continued to focus on tablets, while high inventory levels inhibited sell-in during the first two months of the quarter leading vendors to focus on stock depletion. June did not bring much boost in sell-in levels, as high inventory persisted in some countries, while orders from retailers remained cautious ahead of an uncertain outlook for the back-to-school period. As a result, the traditionally stronger June replenishment did not occur, and vendors and channel players remained focused on tighter inventory control instead. Japan – Although the market continued to shrink and consumer sentiment remained weak, market growth came in as expected. Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) – Although countries outside of China were fairly in line with forecasts, with India maintaining an encouraging trajectory, overall PC shipments in the region fell slightly below forecast due to China. Weak sell-in to China during April and May constrained shipments. Although June shipments in China improved, expectations for the third quarter are being lowered to reflect remaining inventory as well as economic pressures. Vendor Highlights Lenovo took the top PC vendor title, continuing its streak of gains following channel expansion and solid product development. In 2Q13, Lenovo continued to make impressive gains outside of APeJ. However, the headwinds in China continued to affect its home turf significantly. Lenovo ended the quarter with a double-digit decline in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan). Overall growth has slowed from prior quarters, and slipped into negative territory this quarter, but still outpaced the market and top competitors. HP slipped to second place, but growth improved from recent quarters. The company received a strong boost from shipments to India as part of large education projects. Shipments continued to decline significantly in EMEA, although the company's U.S. business stabilized a bit after a significant decline in the first quarter of 2013. Dell despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding its restructuring, the firm performed above market with a decline of -4.5%. As with HP, this was a significant improvement from the past year that was aided by improving growth in the United States. The firm continued to seek opportunities at all levels of the pricing spectrum and managed to perform above market in all key regions except Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan). Acer Group continued to see substantial declines in shipments across regions as the company was strongly impacted by weak consumer demand. Although it has been aggressive in expanding more premium offerings to offset falling mini notebook sales, Acer has been hampered by slow demand for pricier ultrabooks. ASUS shipments were constrained by inventory clearance challenges in key regions. Despite its focus on innovative designs, its relative weakness in the commercial space coupled with an intrinsically depressed consumer market led the vendor to see a decline of over 20%. Top 5 Vendors, Worldwide PC Shipments, Second Quarter 2013 (Preliminary) (Units Shipments are in thousands) 2Q13 2Q13 2Q12 2Q12 2Q13/2Q12 Vendor Shipments Market Shipments Market Growth Share Share 1. Lenovo 12,619 16.7% 12,802 15.0% -1.4% 2. HP 12,378 16.4% 13,414 15.7% -7.7% 3. Dell 9,230 12.2% 9,633 11.3% -4.2% 4. Acer 6,226 8.2% 9,241 10.8% -32.6% Group 5. ASUS 4,590 6.1% 5,820 6.8% -21.1% Others 30,589 40.4% 34,464 40.4% -11.2% Total 75,632 100.0% 85,374 100.0% -11.4% Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, July 10, 2013 Table notes follow the last table. In addition to the table above, a graphic showing worldwide PC market share for the top 5 vendors over the previous five quarters is available here. The chart is intended for public use in online news articles and social media. Instructions on how to embed this graphic can be found by viewing this press release on IDC.com. Top 5 Vendors, United States PC Shipments, Second Quarter 2013 (Preliminary) (Units Shipments are in thousands) 2Q13 2Q13 2Q12 2Q12 2Q13/2Q12 Vendor Shipments Market Shipments Market Growth Share Share 1. HP 3,955 25.3% 4,125 25.8% -4.1% 2. Dell 3,801 24.3% 3,594 22.5% 5.8% 3. Apple 1,806 11.5% 1,815 11.4% -0.5% 4. Lenovo 1,530 9.8% 1,280 8.0% 19.6% 5. Acer 909 5.8% 1,129 7.1% -19.5% Group Others 3,650 23.3% 4,019 25.2% -9.2% Total 15,650 100.0% 15,961 100.0% -1.9% Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, July 10, 2013 Table Notes: *Some IDC estimates prior to financial earnings reports. *Shipments include shipments to distribution channels or end users. OEM sales are counted under the vendor/brand under which they are sold. *PCs include Desktops, Portables, Mini Notebooks, and Workstations and do not include handhelds, x86 Servers, and Tablets (i.e. iPad and Android-based Tablets with detachable keyboards). Data for all vendors are reported for calendar periods. 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