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Basketball Equipment Review: Goalrilla GS I Basketball Hoop
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How to Win At Sports Betting
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Harry Potter Legos - 6 Fabulous Building Sets
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Gateway SX2380-UR318

Finding the best-value PC on a tight budget is always a challenge. How do you find the system that gives you the most bang for the least bucks? The Gateway SX2380-UR318 ($489.99 list) has the answer. It is a great choice for the price-conscious PC buyer. It has a lot of the features that were optional only a few years ago, like DX11-compatible graphics, 1TB hard drive, dual core AMD A6-5400K processor, 6GB of memory, and dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. The compact chassis will easily fit on top of the desk you used for your old tower PC, and with HDMI, you can even hook it up to your HDTV if you want a full PC instead of a media-centric set top box. It's a very attractive choice at an equally attractive low price, and as such is our new Editors' Choice for budget desktops.

Design and Features
The SX2380-UR318 uses a compact small form factor (SFF) case that's similar in styling to the Gateway DX4870-UR11P ($849.99), albeit a bit smaller. The SX2380-UR318 measures about 10.5 by 4 by 15 inches (HWD), so it's a lot slimmer than most mini tower systems. Its all-black plastic and metal construction has some interesting curves to look at. SFF systems are popular in the budget arena, as seen in systems like the Lenovo H520s ($449). However, entry-level all-in-one desktops like the current Editors' Choice Gateway One ZX4970G-UW308 ($598) and HP Pavilion 20-b010z ($450) will give you similar performance and features with the addition of a built-in screen. That said, the SFF form factor is good if you want to eventually upgrade the hard drive or memory in your system, as SFF systems use less expensive desktop-class parts. And if you already have a flat panel display from a previous system, you can use it with SFF systems like the SX2380-UR318.

The protruding lip on the top of the chassis has the power button built into the top and the system's DVD eject button on the front. Below the door for the tray-loading DVD burner is a pair of exposed USB 2.0 ports, microphone jack, and headphone jack. It would have been more convenient to have the system's two USB 3.0 ports on the front rather than on the back panel. Other ports on the back include a pair of leads for the included Wi-Fi antennas, four more USB 2.0 ports (for a total of six USB 2.0, two USB 3.0), audio ports, Ethernet, VGA, and HDMI. The system has PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, and bundles in a utilitarian USB wired keyboard and mouse set. You may want to invest in a keyboard/mouse solution that takes advantage of the Windows 8 interface.

The SX2380-UR318's Wi-Fi adapter is on a PCIe x1 card, and it's a good one. It has the dual antennas so it will work with 802.11n MIMO routers, as well as older 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n routers. The dual antennas also help range, so this system is a good choice if you only have one wireless router and it's on the opposite side of your house. The interior of the system also has a half-height PCIe x16 graphics card slot free, and free slots for two more memory DIMMs. The SX2380-UR318 can handle up to maximum of 16GB of memory with 6GB already installed. The DVD burner and 3.5-inch 1TB hard drive occupy the rest of the internal space, along with the motherboard and 220W power supply.

The SX2380-UR318 uses an AMD A6-5400K dual-core processor with built-in Radeon HD 7540D integrated graphics. The combo runs very cool and quiet, even when running our strenuous benchmark tests. This system is a good choice for people who are sensitive to fan noise like budding recording artists.

The SX2380-UR318 comes with a 1TB hard drive, which has plenty of space on it, even out of the box. However, there is a long list of pre-installed programs on the system. Most are benign, but they are mostly available for free on the Internet or in the Windows Store to begin with. We won't list them all here, but there are 22 extra programs on the Start screen aside from the usual tiles that are on every Windows 8 system. Plenty of the apps are useful (Evernote, Tuneinradio, Skype), but some are simply shopping sites in apps (eBay, Amazon), and some others require subscriptions to services (Kindle, Hulu Plus, Netflix). You're likely to find something that is useful to you, but my goodness that's a lot of extra tiles. Unless you already have a Windows 8-ready touch-screen monitor, it's also going to be a lot of scrolling with the mouse. The SX2380-UR318 comes with a one-year warranty.

Performance
While it should be noted that you're not buying an entry level PC for raw performance, the AMD A6-5400K is competitive with other entry-level processors, including the Intel Core i5-2320 in the Lenovo H520s. Thanks to the 6GB of system memory, the SX2380-UR318 can handle several programs running simultaneously, even if you're the type of person who never closes tabs in your browsing sessions. The SX2380-UR318 gained entirely adequate scores at our tests measuring day-to-day tasks (PCMark7), multimedia creation (Handbrake, Photoshop CS6), and even 3D gaming (3DMark11). You get what you pay for, so don't expect earth-shattering results, but the system is perfectly fine for day-to-day tasks like writing papers, surfing the Internet, playing back music and videos, and taking the red eye out of the occasional photo. If you need more power for more extensive media work, then you should consider moving up to the midrange desktop or laptop categories.

The Gateway SX2380-UR318 is a well-equipped entry-level SFF desktop, which is where many general-purpose users should start if they're just getting around to replacing an old desktop that was bought during George W. Bush's first term. If you're starting from scratch or are buying your family a second or fourth PC and you don't have a spare monitor, you're may want to look at an all-in-one budget system like the Gateway One ZX4970G-UW308. But if you're looking to keep using a monitor you already have or hook the desktop up to your HDTV, then the Gateway SX2380-UR318 is a good base unit that's usable, has many of the features you need in a new PC, and comes at a very reasonable price. It's our top choice for the person looking to save money while replacing a really old PC or even the user that wants a PC in the living room connected to the HDTV. The SX2380-UR318 is our new Editors' Choice for budget desktops.

BENCHMARK TEST RESULTS

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Green Blog: Fracking to Unfold Under a Historic Farm

In its ongoing campaign to win over opponents of hydraulic fracturing, the natural gas industry has succeeded in persuading the owner of a historic Pennsylvania farm to allow gas to be extracted from beneath her property.

The owner, Denise Dennis, initially rejected an approach from Cabot Oil and Gas to lease part of her 153-acre farm in gas-rich Susquehanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania. But late last year she changed her mind and signed a lease that allows the company to drill horizontally below her land without sinking any wells within its boundaries.

Ms. Dennis is a direct descendant of Prince Perkins, a free black veteran of the Revolutionary War who came to Pennsylvania from Connecticut and bought the farm in 1793, beginning a continuous record of family ownership that is now in its eighth generation. Part of that legacy is a trove of historic and archaeological materials, including rare records from the Revolutionary and Civil wars as well as evidence that the farm was a stop on the Underground Railroad for slaves fleeing Southern states.

Its 19th-century farmhouse, of major cultural and historical importance, needs repairs that can now be financed with the money from the lease and from royalties that are expected to flow from deposits of gas within the Marcellus Shale, about a mile below the surface.

?I made the best decision I could for my property,? said Ms. Dennis, who has also set up a charitable land trust to restore the farm. ?We couldn?t move forward without the money.? She spoke after making a presentation earlier this week about the farm?s history at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

Ms. Dennis declined to disclose the terms of her agreement with Cabot.

Still, she estimated that lease and royalty payments will ?take us a long? way to the $20 million to $25 million that she estimates will be needed to renovate the farm house and build an interpretive center for visitors. ?No way is it going to cover everything,? she added, and she is continuing her fund-raising efforts for the project.

Fracking, which involves injecting vast amounts of chemical-laced water into shale formations under enormous pressure to unlock gas, remains controversial in the region. Philadelphia?s City Council has held hearings on whether public water supplies could be contaminated by gas drilling in Pennsylvania.

In an interview, Ms. Dennis confirmed that she had criticized the gas industry in an ?uncharacteristically outspoken? speech in 2010 to the City Council. But then, she said, she did more research that led her to a more ?balanced view? of the pros and cons of the region?s natural gas boom, which has been enabled by the development of the hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technology.

Critics contend that the gas extraction technique risks contaminating underground drinking water sources with toxic chemicals that can cause cancer and other illnesses. The gas companies counter that there is no evidence of water contamination from fracking and that the chemicals are shielded from aquifers by steel and concrete drill casings before being released thousands of feet below drinking water sources.

Ms. Dennis said she initially rejected Cabot?s offer after learning about the gas industry?s impact on nearby Dimock, Pa.. which became a focus of national attention when some of its residents complained of water contamination and attributed it to drilling by Cabot.

But after further discussions with the company, including a meeting with its chief executive, Dan O. Dinges, Ms. Dennis said, she felt more comfortable with the company?s plan and decided that the gas proceeds presented the only opportunity for restoring and preserving her ancestral property.

She said she was no longer concerned that fracking might contaminate groundwater on her property. ?I guess you could say that if I thought it wasn?t safe, I wouldn?t have done it,? Ms. Dennis said. ?I really believe that our natural spring is going to be perfectly safe, and I mean that with all my heart.?

Cabot, a sponsor of Tuesday night?s museum event, sees its association with Ms. Dennis as a sign of its commitment to Susquehanna County, where it expects to be producing natural gas for at least the next 30 years, said George Stark, a company spokesman.

Mr. Stark said Cabot had so far invested $2 billion in the county in recognition of its exceptionally rich gas reserves. Fifteen of Pennsylvania?s 20 most productive wells in 2012 were Cabot wells in Susquehanna County, he said.

Although the company will now be able to extract gas from under the Dennis Farm, its activities will not disturb the historic property itself, he said.

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Tips To Help You Understand Your Health Insurance Options ...

Health insurance is an investment that is important for both your short and long term saving investment. Before you settle on an insurance policy, make sure that you ask all of the important questions and do your end of the research it takes to make the right decisions. The following paragraphs are sound strategies in pointing you what you need to know before buying any health insurance.

If you are overwhelmed when it comes to dealing with health insurance, hiring an insurance broker may make it easier for you. An insurance broker can assist you in finding the best health insurance at a reasonable price tag. They are well informed about your state?s regulations and policies. Compare prices of insurance brokers prior to choosing one.

Try not to pay your health insurance premium with credit card. Many insurance providers will tack on as much as a 15 percent fee if you use your credit card, along with an administration fee.

When thinking about health insurance via your employer, think about the health of yourself and your family. This may lead you to purchase insurance that has a cheaper premium if you anticipate no health issues. This will save you money in the short term, but may end up costing more if any problems arise in the future.

Remember that insurance is regulated by the state, so interstate commerce laws prevent private insurance from being sold to you in one state if you live in another. Make sure you review your policy carefully to know what to expect.

Use all the tools at your disposal for getting competitive rates on health policies, as this permits you to find the best policy at the most cost-effective price for your situation.

Just be sure you look over the enrollment forms you filled out.

Look at healthcare savings account so that you can find one that?s right for your needs. You pay for various medical expenses and prescriptions with the funds; however, but make sure you do your homework because there may be things you do not like and hidden expenses.

If your eyes already have issues, or if there are hereditary factors that could cause problems in the future, vision insurance should benefit you. The insurance will cover a percentage of check ups and eyeglass or contact purchases. You do not have to have vision insurance, and not opting for this coverage can actually sometimes save people money.

Again, everyone needs health insurance. It can be confusing to know which plan you should pick, but it is possible to make the task easier. Understanding how health insurance works is crucial to getting the coverage you truly need. Once you use the tips provided in this article, you will find it easy to pick out the best health insurance for you and your family.

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Cash-rich Canadian companies embrace dividend strategy

did not, and paid the price, seeing its share price tumble in disappointment.

"The lack of an increase in the dividend, despite a less than 45 percent payout ratio, may dampen investors' enthusiasm as it may bring into question management's view of the sustainability of the current quarter's earnings," Barclays Capital analyst John Aiken said of CIBC's results.

CIBC shares dropped C$1.45 to C$82.43 even though the bank's quarterly profit came in above expectations.

LACKING CONFIDENCE

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney took Canadian companies to task last year for sitting on large amounts of cash, saying they should invest this "dead money" or return it to shareholders. For now at least, many are choosing the second path.

The alternative is decidedly less attractive for many. With economic uncertainty spread from Europe to the United States to China, companies are simply not confident enough to expand or invest, said John Kinsey, portfolio manager at Caldwell Securities Ltd.

Tim Hortons, the ubiquitous Canadian coffee shop chain, is "not going to open 3,000 more stores in Canada. So they are sitting in a lot of cash. Balance sheets are very strong, companies are cash flush, and they are cash-compounding machines," Schwartz said.

The rush to increase dividends is also underway in the United States, where the amount paid out in dividends is at a record, though the dividend yield is not.

Kinsey and Schwartz both said cash-rich companies there don't trust the economy, fear the U.S. budget wrangling, and want to do something to lure wary investors back to U.S. blue chips.

To be sure, that may change if stimulus measures in the United States and other countries finally succeed. But that doesn't solve the immediate problem of what to do with corporate cash.

"If the world economy starts to grow again, then I think some of this surplus cash will be used for expansion - new plant and equipment - that sort of thing," Kinsey said. "But as long as we're in this fix we're in, the trend will be to err on side of conservative and return the money to shareholders."

SEARCH FOR STEADY INCOME

Demographics is at play as well. With more boomers retiring and investors looking for steady income, stubbornly low yields on government bonds have sent investors to the stock market - but only to companies that prove themselves so confident and strong that they are raising their payouts.

"Any day you can buy a stock with a dividend yield higher the Treasury yield or the Canadian bond yield that's going to grow that dividend is a day you should own that stock," said Schwartz. "I don't know many bonds that can raise their payments to you every year."

Indeed, with 10-year Canada government bonds offering a paltry 1.853 percent yield right now, BMO's 4.6 percent dividend yield - before the hike has even taken effect - shines in comparison.

While companies are typically rewarded when the boost dividends or buy back shares - another way to return money to shareholders - investors also have an incentive to put their money where the dividend is: a tax credit on dividends paid by domestic companies.

"For people that use the money to live on, it is a very important factor because it is a quite substantial gross up," Kinsey said.

(Additional reporting by Cameron French; editing by Frank McGurty and Peter Galloway)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/cash-rich-canadian-companies-embrace-dividend-strategy-173328179--sector.html

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