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I hate using plastic and don't use it with any of my food but I'm feeling terrible about the fact that my 12 month old son has thus far been eating all of his meals off of his plastic highchair tray. It's time to improve this situation, but how?Ā I'm not sure I could put his food in a dish and just set it on his tray without him launching it.Ā (I have experimented with this a little and it works for about 1 minute and then the dish either goes flying or he dumps it.)Ā What are some good crunchy methods to serve a meal to a 12 month old that's plastic free?
Hate feeding DS on plastic highchair tray!
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I have the same problem. Very curious to hear others methods. My DD is 22 months, so she's a little better about not throwing her dishes, but I know it would happen eventually.
"We must be the change we want to see"
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getting a wooden highchair is a solution. Get rid of the plastic tray and slide the highchair under the kitchen table and use that instead.
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Keep working on the dishes- mine learned pretty fast that if she chucks it the food goes away. ┬Ā(I'm not saying starve your kid- don't get excited LOL- you can always try again in a few minutes).
I hate plastic, but honestly i would not worry about the food being on the tray - its going to be on there such a short time, and except for hot foods I doubt it's much of an issue as far as plastic contaminating the food. ┬Ā
We used the chair that straps onto a regular kitchen chair and later the tray comes off and then the chair can be put up to the table. It also converts to a booster- the high back/straps come off. ┬ĀDon't use it now, but it's an idea.
You could use a hook-on instead of a stand-alone highchair like the Chicco Caddy or the Phil & Teds Lobster┬Āand feed him off your own table. ┬ĀWe used the Chicco Caddy w/ODS and would have used them w/the twins but we could only fit 1 on the table and the Lobster wasn't actually in production when we were buying (it requires much less table to hook-on when compared to the Caddy). ┬ĀI don't really recommend the Inglesina or the Phil & Teds Me Too b/c the covers aren't removeable on them so they can only be spot cleaned. ┬ĀW/the Chicco Caddy and the Lobster the seat covers are removeable and machine washable (thought the Caddy says it can't be, I've done it a million times and it holds up beautifully!). ┬Ā
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Images of Lagos
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Images of Lagos is a beautifully-printed photo book with images of the people, places, buildings, boats, and beaches around the town of Lagos in the Western Algarve (Portugal). It is a perfect 'coffee table' book which will serve as a wonderful reminder of this beautiful town to previous visitors of Lagos as well as encourage new visitors to this very special part of the world.
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Hillary Clinton« Previous Entries
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"Did I mention I'm a woman?" is her primary sales pitch. More in my Sunday column.
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And Amy Poehler makes a hilarious Hillary.
Keep It Up with the Condescending, Charlie GibsonFriday, September 12th, 2008
With even Alessandra Stanley calling out ABC's Charlie Gibson for looking rude, impatient and condescending in his Sarah Palin interview, one has to wonder whether the women of the swing states in the middle of the country–the people who will decide the election–will be even more vocal about it, especially since the idea of sexism […]
Harriet Tubman Never Said Those ThingsWednesday, August 27th, 2008
According to the New York Times, Harriet Tubman didn't say all the things attributed to her by Hillary Clinton last night. Hillary apparently got them from fictionalized children's books. Oops. I'm still watching the recording of tonight's events. Biden was a complete bore, and even the delegates sensed it. Does a single line of his […]
Bill Kristol "Shocked" by Hillary Clinton's SpeechTuesday, August 26th, 2008
On Fox News Channel, William Kristol: "She said not a word about Obama as a person." Kristol says Hillary mentioned Obama ten times and everything she said about him could have been said about any generic Democrat who received the nomination. He calls it a "shockingly minimal" endorsement, or words to that effect. He points […]
Is She Now Hillary Rodham Clinton Again?Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
I can't remember the last time I heard Hillary referred to as "Hillary Rodham Clinton," as her daughter Chelsea just did. This was her handle early in the 1992 campaign, but she quickly dropped it when it seemed to mark her as a feminist career woman instead of a devoted wife. Chelsea seemed to make […]
Hillary Clinton Digs Van Halen?Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Liveblogging the Democratic Convention: Hillary Clinton's (well-produced, thoroughly professional) campaign video was backed with a soundtrack of the Van Halen cover of the Kinks "You Really Got Me." Whoa. Later came Tom Petty's "American Girl." Better, but isn't a Yale-trained feminist like Hillary exactly the kind of person who, when "American Girl" came out, would […]
The Democrats, Night One: WhiffTuesday, August 26th, 2008
I was going to write about the convention last night (instead, I wound up going to a double feature of two upcoming fall films, "Appaloosa" and "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist") but didn't. My impression: you get four shots to sock the pinata, Monday through Thursday, and last night was a clear miss. The only […]
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I wrote on April 20 that with Hillary's defeat would come lots of people blaming misogyny. Bt is hating Hillary the same thing as hating women?
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When Hillary Clinton said yesterday in a USA Today interview that people should vote for her based on her support from "white Americans," I naturally envisioned her taking the logical next step and rapping out the idea in a duet with Eminem, who memorably informed us in "White America," the opening track from the album […]« Previous Entries


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The Dark Crystal (1982) on October 25. Created by Muppet masters Jim Henson and Frank Oz and featuring designs by fantasy artist Brian Froud, THE DARK CRYSTAL is the age-old tale of good vs. evil in a magical, mystical land peopled with the most marvelous creatures. To spin this tale of myth, mystery, and adventure, astounding special effects combining electronics, puppetry, make-up, hydraulics, and craft are used to create a fantastic world. Rated PG. (94 min.)
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10 thoughts on "Yanks sign Bartolo Colon to minor league deal"
Wow now the yanks are hoping either mark prior or colon aka fat man(my nickname for him) pitches so well that we have instant solution to our rotation. Didn't he pitch for us before? I recall that not going well.
What a waste of $900K! Still better than $10M for Pavano!
"…if he makes the team,…."
If he makes the team it means he's pitching well enough to earn the $. If he doesn't he doesn't get 99k.
only 900k? my bullpen catcher makes more than that.
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A post on Twitter where Edge reveals that he took his wife, Beth Phoenix, to see the new Creed movie. The WWE legend also shares how he feels about the film.
November 28, 2015
Bella Twins turning face
To prepare fans for the divas match at Extreme Rules, WWE has been utilizing Nikki Bella and Brie Bella as baby faces on television. However, as of right now, management is not committed to doing a full fledged face turn. The reason for that is because they still want Paige to receive her shot at the title when she gets back from filming a movie with Miz. The goal is for her to be the one to remove the belt from Nikki. Naomi is considered a filler for now.
April 25, 2015
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Lana finishes movie
After making an appearance at Wrestlemania in the corner of Rusev as he dropped the United States Heavyweight Championship to John Cena, Lana returned to the film lot to finish off the Interrogation movie, which also stars WWE legend Edge. Filming has been completely wrapped up now, so the blonde beauty will be making her way back to television. Her first appearance will be on the next episode of Smackdown.
April 1, 2015
Lana at Wrestlemania
There are speculations going around that Lana might not be in attendance at Wrestlemania. She is currently working a television angle where Rusev is upset with her for caving in to John Cena and agreeing to a United States Heavyweight Championship match at Wrestlemania. In real life, the blonde beauty is actually taking some time off the road so that she can film a movie with Edge. She is expected back at the big pay per view.
March 17, 2015
Lana shooting movie
On the latest episode of Smackdown, Lana did not appear by the side of Rusev, who is upset with his companion because she gave into the threat by John Cena and agreed to a United States Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania. She was also not with him at live events over the weekend. The belief is that the gorgeous Russian valet is going to be kept off of television until the big pay per view. She is currently filming a movie with Edge.
March 15, 2015
Lana in movie
It looks like Lana will not be combing through the classifieds anytime soon. Her job security with WWE has shot up tremendously. Aside from being involved with Rusev, a performer who is headed towards the main event scene, she has now announced that she will be starring in an upcoming movie that is being produced by the company. The film is called Interrogation, and former world heavyweight champion Edge has a role as well.
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Even as the Federal Reserve holds short-term interest rates near zero for the fourth year in a row, there are plenty of places to find decent income in the U.S. stock and bond markets. You just have to know where to look.
We found eight groups with average payouts ranging as high as 6% without the risk that often comes with reaching for yield. They include municipal bonds, with yields between 1% and 3%; utilities and real-estate investment trusts, at 4%; convertible securities, at 3%; high-dividend stocks, at 3% to 4%; master limited partnerships and junk bonds, at 6%, and preferred shares, at 5% to 6%. There are higher-yielding securities in all of these categories, including mortgage REITs and junk bonds that carry 10%-plus rates, but the rewards here may not be worth the risk.
What looks best for 2013? Given the risks in bonds at historically low-yield levels, it may be best to stick with blue-chip stocks, electric utilities, MLPs, and to a lesser extent, REITs.
In the bond market, junk still looks appealing, even as the average yield fell to 6% from about 20% at the start of 2009, when Barron's highlighted the market's appeal in a cover story. Junk may be the best house in a dangerous neighborhood.
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The tax legislation passed last week favors equity sources of income, which will be taxed at a top rate of 20%, plus a 3.8% Medicare surcharge. Most taxpayers, including couples earning less than $250,000, will still pay a top dividend rate of 15%. The top rate for ordinary income rises to 39.6% from 35% for couples earning more than $450,000. That rate also applies to interest income on taxable bonds, as well as distributions from master limited partnerships and REITs. It should be noted that investors can often defer taxes on MLP distributions.
It's hard to make a case for two of the lowest-yielding parts of the bond market -- Treasuries and mortgage securities -- because yields are in the 1% to 3% area, and both sectors could be hit hard if rates rise. Perhaps the best that can be said for Treasuries is that they're one of the few asset classes that are negatively correlated with stocks, meaning they tend to appreciate when stocks fall, and thus offer a hedge against a stock-market downdraft.
BlackRock favors dividend-paying stocks and junk bonds, while warning about the danger in Treasuries. "We believe dividend stocks look attractive," wrote BlackRock chief investment strategist Russ Koesterich last week. "With current payout ratios near historic lows and balance sheets quite strong, companies have ample ability to raise dividend payments to compensate investors for any changes in tax treatment." As for Treasuries, he wrote that interest-rate risk is high, as underscored last week when prices fell 4% as stocks rallied.
Here is an overview of the eight income sectors in order of their appeal.
High-Dividend Stocks
As more companies get serious about dividends, it's possible to put together an increasingly diversified portfolio of stocks yielding 3% to 4%. The obvious appeal of stocks versus bonds is that investors can benefit from rising dividends over time. Many big companies now have dividends that exceed their bond yields.
Blue chips with 3%-plus yields include drug makers Pfizer pfe -0.8902077151335311% Pfizer Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD33.4 -0.3 -0.8902077151335311% /Date(1462395659698-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 35621439 AFTER HOURS USD33.57 0.170000000000002 0.5089820359281437% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 451956 P/E Ratio 24.74074074074074 Market Cap 208666323864.654 Dividend Yield 3.592814371257485% Rev. per Employee 498989 More quote details and news » (ticker: PFE), Merck mrk -0.49019607843137253% Merck & Co. Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD54.81 -0.27 -0.49019607843137253% /Date(1462395687377-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7546673 AFTER HOURS USD54.65 -0.160000000000004 -0.29191753329684367% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 159277 P/E Ratio 35.13461538461539 Market Cap 152555683508.992 Dividend Yield 3.3570516329137017% Rev. per Employee 570191 More quote details and news » (MRK), and Novartis (NVS). In the consumer sector, there's PepsiCo pep 0.44418694476631904% PepsiCo Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD104.02 0.46 0.44418694476631904% /Date(1462397046000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3755711 AFTER HOURS USD103.92 -0.0999999999999943 -0.09613535858488752% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 96891 P/E Ratio 28.3433242506812 Market Cap 149583820184.529 Dividend Yield 2.8936742934051143% Rev. per Employee 238395 More quote details and news » (PEP) and Procter & Gamble pg 0.6165228113440198% Procter & Gamble Co. U.S.: NYSE USD81.6 0.5 0.6165228113440198% /Date(1462395677525-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7016262 AFTER HOURS USD81.7 0.100000000000009 0.12254901960784313% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 349683 P/E Ratio 27.62543164736949 Market Cap 215876197256.695 Dividend Yield 3.281862745098039% Rev. per Employee 608973 More quote details and news » (PG). And technology, a former income wasteland, now offers many 3% yielders, such as Microsoft msft 0.1807955002008839% Microsoft Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD49.87 0.09 0.1807955002008839% /Date(1462397043000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 23587448 AFTER HOURS USD49.9 0.0300000000000011 0.060156406657309% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 670108 P/E Ratio 39.57936507936508 Market Cap 391294027553.141 Dividend Yield 2.887507519550832% Rev. per Employee 732415 More quote details and news » (MSFT), Intel intc -0.8305647840531561% Intel Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD29.85 -0.25 -0.8305647840531561% /Date(1462395600356-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 22795312 AFTER HOURS USD29.85 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 483467 P/E Ratio 12.756410256410257 Market Cap 143359922882.08 Dividend Yield 3.4840871021775546% Rev. per Employee 524473 More quote details and news » (INTC), and Seagate Technology stx 3.652263374485597% Seagate Technology PLC U.S.: Nasdaq USD20.15 0.71 3.652263374485597% /Date(1462397047000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 11250007 AFTER HOURS USD20.3 0.150000000000002 0.7444168734491315% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 458649 P/E Ratio 19.754901960784313 Market Cap 5762443781.3533 Dividend Yield 12.50620347394541% Rev. per Employee 218395 More quote details and news » (STX). Energy giants Chevron cvx -0.720489538097118% Chevron Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD100.59 -0.73 -0.720489538097118% /Date(1462397043000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7246385 AFTER HOURS USD100.8 0.149999999999991 0.20876826722338204% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 197699 P/E Ratio 144.56740442655936 Market Cap 190958008736.358 Dividend Yield 4.254896112933691% Rev. per Employee 1959350 More quote details and news » (CVX), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA), and ConocoPhillips cop -3.70452528837622% ConocoPhillips U.S.: NYSE USD43.41 -1.67 -3.70452528837622% /Date(1462395642079-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 9144456 AFTER HOURS USD43.68 0.270000000000003 0.6219765031098825% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 122570 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 55826486554.6636 Dividend Yield 2.30361667818475% Rev. per Employee 1687800 More quote details and news » (COP) all yield more than 3%.
There are dozens of income-oriented mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Some of the largest ETFs are Vanguard High Dividend Yield vym -0.4756413952147593% Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 69.05 -0.33 -0.4756413952147593% /Date(1462395600003-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1118822 AFTER HOURS 69.2 -0.179999999999993 0.2172338884866039% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 49 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 2.7690079652425776% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (VYM), iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend dvy -0.09783539195303902% iShares Select Dividend ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 81.69 -0.08 -0.09783539195303902% /Date(1462395600000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1002506 AFTER HOURS 82.56 0.0700000000000074 1.0650018362100624% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7261 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 3.085626147631289% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (DVY), and SPDR S&P Dividend sdy -0.09900990099009901% SPDR S&P Dividend ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 80.72 -0.08 -0.09900990099009901% /Date(1462395600000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2623772 AFTER HOURS 80.7868 -0.0131999999999977 0.08275520317145689% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 75000 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 2.2763676907829535% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (SDY).
Electric utilities were the only loser in 2012 among the major sectors of the S&P 500, with a 2.9% drop -- and a 1% return after dividends. This year could be better because utility dividends look appealing at 4%-plus in much of the industry.
Major utilities trade at an average of 14 times projected 2013 profits, compared with about 13 times for the faster-growing S&P 500. Yet utility earnings are relatively predictable, in the low- to mid-single digits each year.
The three largest electrics (by market value), Duke Energy duk 1.4967021816336885% Duke Energy Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD80.02 1.18 1.4967021816336885% /Date(1462397042000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4069874 AFTER HOURS USD80.02 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 122550 P/E Ratio 20.85103056518227 Market Cap 54312634801.4027 Dividend Yield 4.123969007748063% Rev. per Employee 803001 More quote details and news » (DUK), at $65; Southern Co. so 1.702970297029703% Southern Co. U.S.: NYSE USD51.36 0.86 1.702970297029703% /Date(1462395779716-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 6236722 AFTER HOURS USD51.37 0.00999999999999801 0.019470404984423675% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 42707 P/E Ratio 19.810454046049525 Market Cap 46359000000 Dividend Yield 4.361370716510903% Rev. per Employee 648204 More quote details and news » (SO), at $44; and Dominion Resources d 1.1676396997497915% Dominion Resources Inc. (Virginia) U.S.: NYSE USD72.78 0.84 1.1676396997497915% /Date(1462395718354-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3165572 AFTER HOURS USD72.78 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 25527 P/E Ratio 22.672897196261683 Market Cap 42928541099.187 Dividend Yield 3.847210772190162% Rev. per Employee 780952 More quote details and news » (D), at $53, all yield 4% or more.
The Utilities Select SPDR xlu 1.168751281525528% Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 49.34 0.57 1.168751281525528% /Date(1462395600491-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 17518861 AFTER HOURS 49.35 0.00999999999999801 0.020267531414673693% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 85069 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 2.9793433319821645% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (XLU), which holds the electric utilities within the S&P 500 index, yields 4.1%.
The group started the year strong, as the benchmark Alerian MLP index, which is heavy in energy pipelines, rose 4% over the first two sessions of 2013. More gains could follow after a tough 2012, when the AMZ fell 1% and returned 4.8%, including distributions. Reflecting strong historical returns in the sector, 2012 marked the only year in the past 13 in which MLPs trailed the S&P 500 in total return.
Credit Suisse analyst John Edwards has been bullish, pointing out that the yield on the AMZ index, now 6.5%, looks appealing relative to most other income securities. While weak prices for natural-gas liquids have hurt some MLPs, much of the sector that is involved in domestic energy transportation has experienced little or no impact. Growth in distributions industrywide is expected to average about 7% this year.
The two largest MLPs, Enterprise Products Partners epd 0.2749410840534171% Enterprise Products Partners L.P. U.S.: NYSE USD25.53 0.07 0.2749410840534171% /Date(1462395704458-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3867343 AFTER HOURS USD25.53 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 74429 P/E Ratio 20.261904761904763 Market Cap 51461352587.9551 Dividend Yield 6.188797493145319% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (EPD), at $52 a share, and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMP), at $84, yield 5% and 6.3%, respectively. Kinder Morgan's twin, Kinder Morgan Management (KMR), trading around $79, is a corporation. It has a similar dividend paid in stock, allowing investors to avoid the tax hassles of K-1 partnership tax forms.
There are many MLP-oriented mutual funds and ETFs, including the Alerian MLP amlp 0.7614213197969543% Alerian MLP ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca USD11.91 0.09 0.7614213197969543% /Date(1462395600000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 10466055 AFTER HOURS USD11.91 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 138850 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 3113830000 Dividend Yield 10.041981528127623% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (AMLP) and an exchange-traded note, the JPMorgan Alerian MLP AMJ 0.7231404958677686% JPMorgan Alerian MLP ETN U.S.: NYSE Arca 29.25 0.21 0.7231404958677686% /Date(1462395600009-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3170818 AFTER HOURS 29.24 -0.0100000000000016 -0.03418803418803419% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5370 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 7.323076923076923% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » index (AMJ).
Junk Bonds
Wall Street generally expects subdued returns of about 7% this year after another strong year in 2012, when junk returned more than 15%. The challenge is that yields are low, at 6%, and prices are high, averaging about 105% of par value. This limits upside because most issues can be redeemed at par prior to maturity.
While many junk investors are reaching for yield in order to get higher returns, it may be best to play it conservatively and avoid debt-laden companies like Caesars Entertainment czr -1.7467248908296944% Caesars Entertainment Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD6.75 -0.12 -1.7467248908296944% /Date(1462395600409-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 494958 AFTER HOURS USD6.75 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 33243 P/E Ratio 0.1679576597401757 Market Cap 983178039.550781 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 141030 More quote details and news » (CZR) and Clear Channel Communications (CCMO).
J. Matthew Philo, manager of the Mainstay High-Yield Corporate fund (MHYIX), generally is steering clear of lower-rated credits in favor of better situations. "This is a tale of two markets," he says. "The larger part of the market is very resilient with strong asset coverage and free cash flow."
Thanks to the wide disparity in the individual returns of junk debt, management matters, arguing for open- or closed-end funds rather than ETFs like the SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond jnk -0.5160550458715596% SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 34.7 -0.18 -0.5160550458715596% /Date(1462395600000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 16070083 AFTER HOURS 34.69 -0.0100000000000051 -0.02881844380403458% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 62852 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 6.263446685878963% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (JNK) and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate hyg -0.37367405978784957% iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 82.65 -0.31 -0.37367405978784957% /Date(1462395600000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 17613347 AFTER HOURS 82.7 0.0499999999999972 0.060496067755595885% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 31861 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 5.545103448275862% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (HYG), which track broad indexes.
Convertible Bonds
Convertibles are an overlooked asset class because of limited issuance of new bonds and complexity, including securities that automatically convert into equity. Less than $25 billion of converts have been issued in each of the past two years because most corporate treasurers can offer low-rate "straight" debt without giving investors an equity kicker.
"There are some good opportunities," says David King, manager of the Columbia Convertible Securities fund (PACIX). He's partial to a Chesapeake Energy 5¾% convertible preferred (CHKVZ), which recently traded at about $900, below its $1,000 face value, for a 6.4% current yield. The Chesapeake convert offers a lower-risk way to play a revival in natural-gas prices than the company's common shares. King also is partial to a 2⅞% convert from biotech company Dendreon (DNDN), recently trading below 75 cents on the dollar and a 13% yield to maturity in 2016. Dendreon developed a novel treatment for advanced prostate cancer that has had disappointing revenues. The company isn't far from cash-flow break-even and could be a takeover target.
There are many open-end and closed-end convertible funds, plus a sizable ETF, the SPDR Barclays Convertible Securities cwb -0.7187572455367494% SPDR Barclays Convertible Securities ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 42.82 -0.31 -0.7187572455367494% /Date(1462395600000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1990593 AFTER HOURS 42.74 -0.0799999999999983 -0.18682858477347034% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5872 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 1.9785987856141989% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (CWB).
After another strong year in which the sector returned 18%, investors may want to tread cautiously because REIT valuations aren't cheap in absolute terms or in relation to the S&P 500 index.
But REITs now trade for about 16 times 2013 funds from operations, a cash-flow measure favored by the industry. That compares with a multiple of 13 for the S&P 500. REITs look even more expensive at about 20 times adjusted funds from operations, a more conservative calculation of cash flow than FFO that subtracts certain recurring expenses like office-leasing costs.
REITs, now yielding an average of 3.6%, still look good relative to Treasuries. Industry fundamentals are favorable amid higher rents and limited new construction, while financing costs are low. "REITs are trading below private-market values, and they remain a haven for people concerned about inflation. Real estate is a hard asset," says Alex Goldfarb, an analyst at Sandler O'Neill.
Goldfarb is partial to Simon Property Group spg 1.2978142076502732% Simon Property Group Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD207.62 2.66 1.2978142076502732% /Date(1462395723359-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1069257 AFTER HOURS USD207.62 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 38502 P/E Ratio 37.3565079707798 Market Cap 64524485914.7199 Dividend Yield 3.0825546671804256% Rev. per Employee 1076220 More quote details and news » (SPG), the mall operator and the largest REIT by market value, at $50 billion. He says that Simon is one of the best-managed companies in the business, generating more than $1 billion of free cash annually beyond its dividend requirements. Simon, at $158, trades for 19 times projected 2013 FFO. While third-tier malls may be struggling, those owned by Simon and others like Taubman Centers tco 1.616049038729451% Taubman Centers Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD72.94 1.16 1.616049038729451% /Date(1462395722561-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 910947 AFTER HOURS USD72.94 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 6039 P/E Ratio 43.09855826045852 Market Cap 4331492373.38989 Dividend Yield 3.2629558541266794% Rev. per Employee 914141 More quote details and news » (TCO) are in good shape.
Apartment REITs lagged behind the group last year, and Goldfarb is partial to Post Properties pps 1.1338635979015061% Post Properties Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD59.76 0.67 1.1338635979015061% /Date(1462395721615-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 659373 AFTER HOURS USD59.76 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 44356 P/E Ratio 42.0904352725736 Market Cap 3160546809.30893 Dividend Yield 3.145917001338688% Rev. per Employee 625176 More quote details and news » (PPS), which has a good position in the Sunbelt and low financial leverage. He also likes Essex Property Trust ess 1.0692555476020043% Essex Property Trust Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD225.91 2.39 1.0692555476020043% /Date(1462395712505-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 401946 AFTER HOURS USD225.91 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4969 P/E Ratio 60.08244680851064 Market Cap 14624243756.0968 Dividend Yield 2.8329865875791245% Rev. per Employee 678874 More quote details and news » (ESS), which has about half of its portfolio in Southern California, a region now reviving.
Municipal Bonds
With yields on top-grade munis similar to those on Treasuries, the relative appeal of the $3.7 trillion market is good, but absolute yield levels in the 1%-to-3% range aren't great with inflation running at about 2%.
Munis got a break when the congressional budget deal lifted top tax rates on the highest earners and thus heightened the appeal of tax-free income. To top it off, legislators chose not to tax the muni-bond interest of the highest earners, as some had feared.
That helped produce a rally on Wednesday, as long-term munis gained about 1% even as long-term Treasuries declined 1%. "While we are unlikely to see significant capital appreciation in municipal bonds, their after-tax yields are attractive, and munis remain a solid source of income," wrote BlackRock strategist Koesterich.
The idea of taxing muni-bond interest is dormant but not dead. If enacted, such a tax on munis likely would cut their demand, potentially lifting rates as much as half a percentage point and crunching long-term bonds. Many state and local governments face a large and festering pension problem. Given the risks, muni buyers might want to avoid long-term issues and stick with a fund like the Vanguard Intermediate Term Tax-Exempt fund (VWITX), which has low fees. Many investors favor individual bonds, but the downside is limited liquidity if holders ever need to sell.
Preferred Stock
With banks solidly profitable and the bond market strong, the preferred market has rallied sharply since the financial crisis, dropping yields on most bank issues to less than 6% from double-digit levels during 2009. Barron's has written favorably on preferred several times in the past four years.
Issuance has surged as banks have taken advantage of lower rates to lock in long-term equity financing. Issuance totaled about $33 billion in 2012, including several big retail-oriented deals priced at $25 a share from JPMorgan jpm -1.5824808184143222% JPMorgan Chase & Co. U.S.: NYSE USD61.57 -0.99 -1.5824808184143222% /Date(1462395619128-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 16627714 AFTER HOURS USD61.61 0.0399999999999992 0.064966704563911% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 402527 P/E Ratio 10.453310696095077 Market Cap 228760588029.469 Dividend Yield 2.858535000812084% Rev. per Employee 415127 More quote details and news » (JPM), Wells Fargo wfc -1.370415155179363% Wells Fargo & Co. U.S.: NYSE USD48.94 -0.68 -1.370415155179363% /Date(1462395690075-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 21893297 AFTER HOURS USD49.04 0.100000000000001 0.2043318348998774% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 509238 P/E Ratio 11.93658536585366 Market Cap 252862304687.5 Dividend Yield 3.1058438904781367% Rev. per Employee 345414 More quote details and news » (WFC), and BB&T bbt -2.0671834625322996% BB&T Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD34.11 -0.72 -2.0671834625322996% /Date(1462395670546-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4746666 AFTER HOURS USD34.11 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 68708 P/E Ratio 13.272373540856032 Market Cap 27699025579.2541 Dividend Yield 3.2834945763705656% Rev. per Employee 281048 More quote details and news » (BBT). While dividends look safe and remain tax advantaged, most preferreds don't look attractive thanks to their interest-rate risk.
The typical $25 retail preferred usually has a bad combination of a perpetual maturity and a five-year redemption feature at the issuer's option. "The risk-reward profile of these securities does not appear attractive; their upside is capped by the call option, but they could sell off significantly in a rising rate environment," wrote Barclays credit analyst Shobhit Gupta in a recent report.
Two exceptions are unusual preferreds from Wells Fargo and Bank of America that yield more than their regular issues and effectively aren't callable unless there is an enormous rise in common-stock prices. The Wells Fargo Series L has a 7.5% dividend rate and a price of $1,225, way above its face value of $1,000. It yields 6.09%, almost a full point above the bank's other preferreds. Bank of America's 7.25% Series L trades at $1,135 and yields 6.34%. Columbia's King notes that if the banks want to redeem them, they likely will have to pay investors a premium above the current price.
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Remove the hard drive assembly from the top vent. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/yMUJPMnCJJuiSO6X https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/14IrWYZVEVr1aEfS Stand the console vertically with the bottom edge facing up. Throughout the following opening procedure, the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool can be used in place of a spudger. Insert the flat end of a spudger or the edge of an Xbox 360 opening tool into the small gap at the front edge of the bottom vent. Pry the front edge of the bottom vent away from the faceplate. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/J6CIpEaLOoYAQHxb In the next few steps, you will use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to release the clips along the left and right sides of the bottom vent. Their locations are highlighted in red. You will insert the tool into the holes molded into the white plastic side case pieces. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ELe3ImNHnfjH5CMS https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XlYWdcnwtOrB1W3S https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/NJBPRBLSExTr3Den To release the clips, work from the front edge of the bottom vent. While slightly lifting the front edge of the bottom vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the clips closest to the front of the bottom vent towards the inside of the console. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MacUdYZ1EwkBWQmW https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/kL3iWK2V1YIMoyBX Repeat the same process to release the two center clips on the bottom vent. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/vPypAIcA45sMw4Y4 https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/o6vXGPFRiS5OhrXC Use the tip of your spudger to release the clips on the bottom vent nearest the back of the Xbox. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/HS2EJegmA2DGOAE1 https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3VgWioIEgIExHeDa Remove the bottom vent from the 360. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IIcCSDqQGMSuBFJW Insert the edge of a spudger between the faceplate and the outer casing near the power button. Run your spudger along the edge of the faceplate to release the clips securing it to the front of the console. You may also accomplish this task by using the edge of the Xbox 360 opening tool, but it may scratch the plastic case. Alternatively, you can use your hands to carefully pull the faceplate away from the Xbox. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/K34QYfxVrrftatym https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ytuwV2efqMfxRndW Repeat the same motions as previously mentioned to release the left side of the faceplate. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xM4CxhxJnIT4eHCA Remove the faceplate from the front face of the console. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/uqjqI2HkmxeYCGNH Stand the console vertically with the top edge facing up. The top vent is secured to the console via clips. The first two clips are located underneath the top vent closest to the faceplate, as shown in the pictures. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/HMMFtOmkPd6YTvo4 https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/CM3dOusgANm2syl1 Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small gaps previously mentioned to release the clips. You may also use the long finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to accomplish this task. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hLQONPwYWw5wwuku https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/vG3S2NKpGQNSJi2m In the next few steps, you will use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to release the clips along the left and right sides of the top vent. Their locations are highlighted in red. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Jcd3cuuefWPTrKGO https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ESFwEvEAkCyE1Y51 https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/GHihpIrQVQUlSBCN To release the clips, work from the middle of the top vent. While slightly lifting the front edge of the top vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the clips closest to the center of the top vent towards the inside of the console. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/cLODuehWcnPCYpHx https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ZNDntxLmkPnmgeDd Use the tip of your spudger to release the clip on the top vent nearest the back of the Xbox's upper case. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3NS6J5nJKAOQxDdZ The last clip is hidden underneath the rubber foot nearest the back of the console. Use the tip of your spudger to release the clip on the top vent nearest the back of the Xbox. Remove the top vent from the 360. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/satartHPCh3cCoKK https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/pfYZbHEZFGAGpkAw To continue, you must peel the warranty sticker off the console. Be aware that this will void your console's warranty agreement with Microsoft. Proceed at your own risk. Carefully peel the warranty sticker off the console. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IyFVa2YVF16dYNPr The upper and lower cases are attached via several latches, located in the front and back of the console. These latches must be disengaged to separate the upper case from the console. Use the flat end of a spudger to release the following latches: Above the front-facing USB ports. Beneath the front-facing USB ports. Above the Memory Unit slots. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bfLLW2eb1mul2OvC https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/nGyMgcPrm6q5alKf https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PatF4YGqcIFHXTGM Insert the flat end of a spudger and pry upwards to release the last remaining latch located above the eject button. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3xXd6DhVwt4ibPIW Slightly lift the front portion of the lower case to ensure that the latches in the front have been completely released. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/G54PXDV62XGnhhuV The upper and lower cases are held together by seven release latches located on the back of the console. Their locations are highlighted in red. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xCaY2FIFFFI4Isfv https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/RSrCtVYWkTQCbQaq Press the Xbox 360 opening tool down into the clips securing the lower case to the upper case near the I/O ports. While pressing down on the tool, push the lower and upper cases apart to separate the retaining clips. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Yujni1lYPGpADBlS https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/kOdJT5HjlrWoW44h https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FaKq6NRVtQOZjelM While pushing the upper and lower cases apart, use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to push the long clip highlighted in red toward the center of the 360. The clip should release, leaving the clips near the power connector as the only thing holding the upper and lower cases together. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IAAAOka4GMbPLtIU https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/r1n4vHDX1G6iMJg5 Press the Xbox 360 opening tool down into the two remaining clips near the power connector. Push the upper and lower cases apart to fully release the retaining clips. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ONLOcaEGdYN5F5XJ Orient the console so that the front portion is facing downwards. Grasp the back portion of the lower case and lift it upwards to separate it from the console. Be careful not to excessively bend the lower case near the power plug, as it can crack easily. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/jrKfppdCFKeYeJTs Use the tip of a spudger to release the clip securing the eject button to the metal casing. Insert the flat end of a spudger between the eject button and the optical drive. Pry the eject button off its retaining posts and remove it from the 360. This can also be accomplished using an Xbox 360 opening tool. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/vKpq2mTLPKe6FEdf https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hPMYNsCmxTPh1auj Remove the six silver 64 mm T10 Torx screws securing the upper case to the metal casing. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xWrVtTRiATabXKR5 Orient the console so that the upper case is facing upwards. Lift the upper case straight up and remove it from the console. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xK4P5MWDdRargYm4 Peel the silver tape securing the optical drive to the metal casing. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MZPUUJVPxxANUeoT Slightly lift the optical drive upwards to gain clearance to disconnect the SATA and power connectors located on the backside of the optical drive. Don't try to completely remove the optical drive just yet. Two cables still connect it to the motherboard. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ZtSZCTiWnI1mFySC Grab the power connector by its cables and pull it straight out of its socket on the optical drive. Disconnect the SATA data connector from its socket on the optical drive by pulling it straight away. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/aP5BgixloKHsaQOB https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bFYsJNjL6UUJtumE Lift the optical drive assembly out of the metal casing. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/NlR5YgLZKUOY6y2G Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small rectangular opening on the top of the cooling fan duct. Carefully release the fan duct retaining clip and remove the fan duct from the Xbox. The clip can alternatively be released using the metal finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FbTDBr5ICtBm1Hnb https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/KGtmstsOkUgtlFVM While lifting the metal chassis strip above the dual fans, pull the fans toward the center of the motherboard. Do not completely remove the dual fan assembly yet. Its cable is still attached to the motherboard. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/lgWG2cHPjbDgEgAb https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ypaTyJutIXsFFfeL Lift the dual fan connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard. Some fan connectors have a locking tab. If yours has a locking tab, be sure to depress it while disconnecting the fan from the motherboard. Remove the dual fan assembly from the console. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/G6NIJ4hBE6MvQIsA Use the flat end of a spudger to release the clips securing the RF module shield along the top and the left edge of the RF module. It may be easier to use your fingernail to release the clips from the RF module. Remove the RF module shield from the console. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dWt1tegCBKUiIdKV https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/2AHDxmfnKnWSgDUE https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3IeYMLga1WChZUVP Remove three 5.6 mm T8 Torx screws securing the RF module to the metal chassis. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/UrbhkaS1VHTDaQDm Grasp the RF module and lift it straight up to disconnect it from its socket on the motherboard. Remove the RF module from the console. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/slFxInXBlk6up4RI https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YmFTx6tt3IGitaNV Remove the following screws securing the motherboard to the metal casing: Nine gold 11 mm T10 Torx screws. Eight black 5.6 mm T8 Torx screws. If you are reassembling your Xbox 360 after installing the Red Ring of Death Fix Kit, the eight T8 Torx screws circled in orange are not reused. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PYK1RfYL3qeZk1VW Turn the Xbox over, being careful not to let the motherboard fall out of the chassis. Lift the motherboard assembly from its front edge. Be careful not to damage the sockets as you rotate the motherboard away from the metal casing. Remove the motherboard assembly from the metal casing. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/2ZJNWwkmk62rFwXw https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/QkWCORJTETni2VmH Insert the tip of a small flathead screwdriver between the X clamp and its retaining post on the heat sink. Pry the X clamp away from its retaining post until it is lifted above the small groove cut into the retaining post. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SRplgWZDQ51qRj2U Insert your screwdriver parallel to the motherboard between the X clamp and its retaining post. Twist the screwdriver to fully release the X clamp from its retaining post. Repeat this process for all four corners of the X clamp. When removing the last corner of the X clamp and holding the motherboard upside down, be sure to catch the GPU heat sink to avoid damage from it falling. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/gOORwSsCQwKDF3gA https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ZEHpIpLJCZSuiBNV To reinstall the X clamp, first start by attaching two corners to the posts on the heat sink. While holding the third arm of the X clamp down against the post attached to the heat sink, use a small flathead screwdriver to pry the X clamp away from the heat sink post. As you pry, press down on the arm of the X clamp until you "walk" it down into the retaining groove cut into the post attached to the heat sink. Repeat this process for the fourth arm of the X clamp. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/qUDamKNxa21OFASG Remove the GPU heat sink. Before reinstalling the GPU heat sink, be sure to apply a new layer of thermal paste. If you need to mount the heat sink back onto the motherboard, we have a thermal paste guide that makes replacing the thermal compound easy. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BD1X4kXXJmALiSsv Insert the tip of a small flathead screwdriver between the X clamp and its retaining post on the heat sink. Pry the X clamp away from its retaining post until it is lifted above the small groove cut into the retaining post. If necessary, insert your screwdriver parallel to the motherboard between the X clamp and its retaining post. Twist the screwdriver to fully release the X clamp from its retaining post. Repeat this process for all four corners of the X clamp. When removing the last corner of the X clamp and holding the motherboard upside down, be sure to catch the CPU heat sink to avoid damage from it falling. Remove the CPU heat sink from the motherboard. When reinstalling the CPU heat sink, be sure to apply a new layer of thermal paste. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dUkMjjjJcioCe4IB https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/KOIWiaASAFrlMail Disconnect the optical drive power and SATA cables from the motherboard. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SVqO6OAZhbYYWY3Z https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Rm5tNtXkrEbhLa3B If replacing the motherboard transfer the four thermal pads on the underside of the motherboard to your new motherboard. Motherboard remains. The DVD drive and the motherboard are "married" when they leave the factory. If you replace one you must replace the other. If you put any old DVD drive onto a motherboard that it is not "married" to it will only play DVDs, no games. It is possible to alter the keys so that they match. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/WHitRd3gAvhQIm6j Before heating up the motherboard, be sure to clean the old thermal paste off both the CPU and GPU until they are as clean as the processors seen in the first picture. The process for cleaning the processors can be found here. Lay the motherboard with the processor side facing down on the flat metal bottom of the the bare chassis (with its open side facing down) as seen in the second picture. Allow the tall USB socket to hang over the edge of the chassis so the board sits flat. Use a heat gun on the LOW setting to heat the entire back of the motherboard for one minute. Be sure to continually sweep the heat gun back and forth across the face of the motherboard to evenly heat it. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/mgyXqZWgH3LsaXfI https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3E1XKVsHklM6dTXc https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/2MpMobNCuGt5kKqK After heating the back of the motherboard for one minute, flip the motherboard over and lay it on the chassis as shown. If you have installed the RROD fix kit already, keep the two small black heat sinks included in the kit stuck to their respective chips. The tape that is used to attach them to the chips on the board is extremely strong and attempting to remove them may damage the chips underneath. The heating process will not damage the heat sinks in any way. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/VLwfFwyUAiuYRCAh With your heat gun set to HIGH, evenly heat the area boxed in red for four minutes. When using the heat gun on high, it is extremely important to continually move the heat gun so the stream of hot air evenly heats up the desired area. Avoid directly heating the many cylindrical electrolytic capacitors located near the area boxed in red. After heating the area boxed in red for four minutes, turn off your heat gun and allow the motherboard to cool down to room temperature without moving or disturbing it in any way. At this point, we strongly recommend installing our Red Ring of Death Fix Kit to safeguard against future failure. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/pNrP4OrvEwgIcnEI https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/c4qmZpgXJqtC1dBl
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions from Step 48 in reverse order.
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"One up, one down" Marostica by iandsmith
Marostica Travel Guide: 36 reviews and 140 photos
Here is a town where, if you can find the right view point, you can see the entire wall of the town. I have seen a picture to prove it but, try as I may, the vantage point escaped me.
It's a little bit unique inasmuch as the wall doesn't entirely go around a hill or confine itself to the river, it has a foot in both worlds.
When heading out from Vicenza I asked my B&B host about towns I should consider and Marostica was the first word he uttered. So I went there........................obviously!
The town was another stronghold of Ezzelino da Romano, whose fortress glowers down on the old centre from the crest of the hill of Pausolino. The Ezzelini controlled Marostica for quite a while - Ezzelino III was preceded by Ezzelino the Stutterer and Ezzelino the Monk (now there's a family for you!) - but it was another despotic dynasty, the Scaligers of Verona, who constructed the town walls and the Castello Inferiore (lower castle).
In front of the castle is Piazza Castello, the central square of the town, onto which is painted the board for the Partita a Scacchi , the town's principal claim to fame. The game's origin was an everyday chivalric story of rival suitors, the only unusual aspect being that the matter was decided with chess pieces rather than swords.
It is played on the second week in September in even years, with the following dates and hours:
friday - h. 21,00
saturday - h. 21,00
sunday - h. 17,00 and h. 21,00
The viewing platforms hold 4.000 people.
- Pros:Nice old town with things of interest
- Cons:Not a lot of it.
- In a nutshell:Off the beaten tourist path but interesting.
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only a pawn in the game
I've read about Marostica, but it's great to vicariously experience a first-hand encounter, especially from someone with wit and an "eye" for beauty and an intellect for history.
So what things did you do to be considered a potential terrorist? I hope you didn't take photos of the local post Office. That is a no-no. Pa
Many a rose is born to blush unseen and waste its beauty on the dessert air......' and yet others can become the pawn in a game of which they have little knowledge. What a great page Ian. I love the way you link the history with the present day.
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Although classified as a midsize SUV, the 2006 Hummer H3 cops a full-size attitude all the way. Looking somewhat like a caricature of its elder siblings, it is nonetheless successfully shrunken visually, making a less-jarring impression and at least acknowledging that the macho bearing of the first Hummers is less in demand than it was at the time of their debuts. Likewise, the H3's road manners and comfort levels show a significant improvement upon the original, military-derived models'. City driving is not the nerve-wracking squeeze play of piloting an H1, and GM has done well to improve around-town driveability without compromising the brand's proven off-road capabilities. The H3 is ultimately more about image than practicality, and it will be interesting to see if the market in this cutthroat segment appreciates the value of the Hummer name over the readier usability and better tech offerings of competitors such as the Nissan Murano.
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The interior really separates the newest Hummer from the larger models, both in terms of aesthetics and the driving experience. Our test H3 was optioned with the Luxury Package ($3,125), which includes heated and power-adjustable leather front seats; leather rear seats; an MP3-capable, in-dash six-CD changer with a seven-speaker Monsoon system; and special floor mats with piping that matches the seats. Combined with the imitation metallic faces surrounding the gauges and center-console controls, the use of leather on the seats, the meaty steering wheel, and the gear selector imparts a civility to the interior.
Major controls are simple and well laid out; however, part of the simplicity is due to the Hummer's relative lack of available interior gadgetry. HomeLink garage-remote programmability is part of the Luxury Package, and our vehicle was optioned with XM satellite radio ($325 including a three-month subscription), but further tech additions from the factory are limited. A DVD navigation system is available, but it doesn't come with a display screen, which is something most of its competitors offer with their setups. Given the attention required to pilot even a midsize Hummer and its ability to take itself well off the beaten path, we consider a GPS system with a display screen a key accessory. Three extra 12-volt power outlets--two on the dash, one in the cargo area--are usefully placed. Alas, the same can't be said for the seat controls, which require forcing your arm down between the seat cushion and the protruding door armrest.
A display screen could also be used for a rearview camera, as even with outsize side mirrors, seeing what's behind the H3 is largely guesswork. For such a tall vehicle, overall outward visibility is compromised in all directions. The short greenhouse is to blame, not helped by the outside spare wheel's spot in the rearward field of vision. In fairness, there aren't many places to mount a spare tire that's 33 inches tall.
Headroom inside is generous, and five adults fit comfortably, although the rear bench seems low relative to the floor. Finding a comfortable driving position is aided by a tilt wheel, but the lack of a dead pedal makes the left foot hunt for a rest spot (while the parking brake pedal acquaints itself with your shin). Once underway, the H3 drives reasonably nimbly--its turning circle is in line with other midsize SUV offerings, at 37 feet--but you never forget you're driving a 4,700-pound truck with all of 220 horsepower to drag it around.
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Some carlike niceties have been incorporated into the 2006 Hummer H3 to make it a volume seller, but predictably, unibody construction is not one of them. As with the Chevy and GMC pickups that share its assembly line, the H3's body is attached to a ladder frame, and the three trucks also share GM's 3.5-liter, in-line five-cylinder engine. This power plant is overtaxed in this application, which is a shortcoming that Hummer should address in future iterations. Forced air induction via turbocharging seems the likely route for a power boost, since the chassis would evidently require substantial modification to accommodate a larger motor. Acceleration from rest is leisurely, helped only by all 225 pound-feet of the engine's torque being available at 2,800rpm.
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