def is_element_available(self, locator):
        """
        Synchronization method for making sure the element we're looking for is not only on the page,
        but also visible -- since Se will happily deal with things that aren't visible.

        Use this instead of is_element_present most of the time.
        """
        if self.driver.is_element_present(locator):
            if self.driver.is_visible(locator):
                return True
            else:
                return False
        else:
            return False