There is a tight control on iPhone 5 components in the market, [repair firm iCracked founder AJ] Forsythe says. “Market forces determine the price,” he says. “Apple sells about 300,000 iPhones a day and, as the repair market grows, prices will get lower.”

“Apple controls everything from the manufacturing to the gear for the iPhone 5,” says Jeff Haynes, editor at deal site TechBargains.com. As the iPhone 5 is larger than the 4, the cost for replacement parts rises, he says.

The display is the most frequently cited repair item on the iPhone, given the frequency with which users break the glass front of the device, and it is also the most costly component.

For the iPhone 4S, repair firm iFixit currently sells the display assembly for $ 95, with users needing to follow a difficult 37-step guide to perform the repair. On the iPhone 5, iFixit is charging $ 200 for the corresponding part, with the white version not even available at this time. But for those who can get their hands on the part, the replacement process requires only a 23-step guide judged “moderate” in difficulty.

The report notes that many repair firms have even not yet begun offering iPhone 5 display replacements, due to both the shortage of parts in the market and the high costs. Apple itself frequently performs repairs by swapping out the user’s device, then putting the damaged device through a refurbishment process and reselling it at a discounted price.

Recognizing the prevalence of accidental damage issues with its mobile devices, Apple rolled out an AppleCare+ extended warranty plan alongside the iPhone 4S in October 2011. The $ 99 plan extends warranty coverage to two years and includes coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage with $ 49 deductibles. The plan is not, however, universally available throughout Apple’s global sales footprint yet.

Apple is said to be planning to revamp its AppleCare offerings later this year, with Apple reportedly moving to perform more repairs on iPhones rather than simply swapping them out. The company is also said to be transitioning AppleCare into a subscription agreement that would cover multiple devices owned by a customer, rather than having to purchase coverage separately for each device.

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The 68-year-old Michael Douglas returns to a darker hair shade, leaving behind his long-time silver hair for his new role in “Behind the Candelabra.” In this HBO biopic directed by Steven Soderbergh, he turns into Liberace, the world-famous entertainer known for his lifestyle of flamboyant excess.

The film is based on Scott Thorson’s tell-all book “Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace,” an autobiographical novel that details his relationship with the celebrated musician. This feature adaptation focuses on his stranger-than-fiction romance with Liberace and the palimony suit that scandalized Hollywood.

Who is Liberace?

For almost five decades, Liberace endeared his loyal audiences as a world-renowned pianist and outrageous star in stage and television. As the highest paid performer in the world during his prime years, he became known as “Mr. Showmanship,” not only for his trademark get-ups but also for his artistry, proficiency, and dramatic stage presence. The celebrated performer died of an AIDS-related illness in 1987 in Palm Springs, California.

Similar to the likes of Elvis, Elton John, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, this showbiz legend’s iconic status equates showmanship, extravagance, and flair. He may be from another era, but his memory lives through the things he left behind. He had endless pieces of embellished costumes with all sorts of sparkling sequins and rhinestones, as well as stylish accessories, decors, furniture, and stylish collections of all kind.

Douglas as Liberace

Douglas comes out an entirely different person in recreating the Liberace persona. His character as an avatar of kitsch and talent set in a dress-for-excess world is pretty far from his usual look for his high-profile movie outings, whether during his younger years or at his current age. Interestingly, his physical transformation as Liberace looks promising on screen.

With that much-needed flirty, exuberant charm, he showcases the virtuoso but troubled pianist under prosthetic makeup, lavish costumes, and gaudy props. From sequined capes to crystal-trimmed suits, from his trademark candelabra on his piano to his chunky gold rings, his rendition of Liberace convincingly delivers his life of excess both on and off stage.

Liberace’s Relationship with Scott Thorson

This highly anticipated biopic chronicles the unconventional relationship between the bling-loving piano player and his much younger lover. After a casual meeting, Liberace pulls Thorson, a former foster kid, into his glitzy world. He hires the then teen Thorson as his driver, dancer, and friend. Despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, they embark on a torrid love affair that lasted for five years.

Their secret relationship, primarily meant to keep Liberace’s heterosexual image for his career, becomes a roller-coaster ride that eventually gets wrecked by the older man’s promiscuity and bizarre desire to make his much younger lover his look-alike. After undergoing plastic surgery, Thorson finds himself in a life of drugs. Filled with ultimate regrets and a heartbreak, he files a multimillion-dollar palimony suit against his former partner.

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Lil Wayne was hospitalized on Tuesday, March 12th after experiencing multiple seizures. The seizures occurred shortly after Lil Wayne finished shooting a music video in Los Angeles, he was then taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The Young Money leader was eventually allowed to leave the hospital and is said to be doing okay.

Although a serious health problem, Tuesday’s incident isn’t the first time Lil Wayne has suffered from one or multiple seizures. Back in October, a private jet Lil Wayne was flying on was made to make an emergency landing after the rapper began displaying “seizure-like” symptoms.

The “seizure-like” symptoms were reportedly brought on by a severe migraine and dehydration. After the incident, Lil Wayne was prescribed seizure medication and told to drink at least four bottles of water per day.

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Pie Face , New York’s go-to spot for Australian meat pies, is also revolutionizing the way Americans get their caffeine fix. Now with three locations in Manhattan (and more than 70 Down Under), Pie Face has brought Australia’s established espresso culture to American shores. With high-quality Australian espresso drinks like the Flat White (like a cappuccino but with a velvety texture and less foam) and Long Black (similar to an Americano), and two carefully-sourced signature blends, Pie Face coffee is complex, flavorful, and meets the standards for which coffee-obsessed Aussies are known.

The care and attention that Pie Face takes with their coffee, from sourcing the beans to training their baristas, is virtually unheard of in the fast-casual sector. Their top-notch coffee program features two signature blends of beans from Ethiopia, India, and Brazil:

• Soft blend: a mellow but full-bodied lighter roast with nutty, stone-fruit flavors, notes of apricot and mango.
• Hard blend: a chocolaty dark roast, roasted into second crack, producing a dark oily bean with notes of blueberry and tons of oomph.
  

With espresso prices ranging from only $ 1.95 to $ 3.95, this is high quality, grab-and-go coffee for the everyone: the Penn Station commuter passing by the newest Pie Face at 36th & 7th, the Times Square tourist at the original NYC location on West 53rd and Broadway or the young professional grabbing an afternoon pick-me-up at Pie Face Murray Hill.

How serious are they about coffee? Look at the graduates of “Coffee Brewing 101.”

Happiness, $ 25 and under.

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I need to setup a wireless web camera, and use it for conferencing purposes.

Toward this end I purchased a http://www.logitech.com/en-au/produc…er-wifi-webcam.

What I didn’t read was the “small” print, which is that this product works with pretty much anything that is Apple friendly and absolutely no versions of Windows.

I would like to try and find a workaround in order to use this device with Windows 7. I don’t want to go all the way toward creating a Virtual Machine of Snow Leopard, or anything that fancy! However I am willing to put some effort in so that I can use this with my laptop.

I can’t believe that this doesn’t work with any version of WINDOWS!!!

Next time I will read the print more carefully.

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Appearance

In appearance, the Dragon Li has a unique short coat. The breed has a tabby patterned coat in a medium to dark brown color. Breed standards specify the number of stripes that should typically appear on various parts of the cat. These cats are also recognizable by their large eyes. Their eyes can be green, yellow, or brown, but Dragon Li aficionados consider green to be the best eye color for this breed. One interesting physical feature is the stocky appearance of the body, reflecting the self-domesticated nature of the cat. They are rectangular and muscular cats, although the females are considerably smaller than the males. These cats usually have distinctively wide paws, as well.

Personality

The personality of the Dragon Li makes sense considering its origins. These cats are loyal, but not particularly affectionate. They are known to be very intelligent, and their natural breed status means that they’re very active. They need a lot of space, and therefore is usually not recommended for people who live in small apartments. These cats are particularly good at retrieving things, and may be able to learn to bring in newspapers or fetch small objects.

History and Popularity

It is difficult to find Dragon Li cats outside China, and they have only recently become recognized as a show breed. In 2003, these cats were added to Chinese and American cat registries, and in 2005, a Dragon Li cat won a championship in China. Cat Fanciers’ Association accepted the breed in 2010. The 2005 winning Dragon Li cat, named Needy, is well-known among cat fanciers in China. Videos of the cat can be found online, and rumor has it Needy was also the first cat to be married in China!

A Rare Breed

Currently, this breed is very difficult to find outside China. Because the breed is so newly recognized, it has not yet been extensively promoted, and is still considered by cat fanciers to be fairly experimental. As a result, there are few, if any, breeders in the United States and other Western countries. For those interested in Chinese breeds, there is also the Chinese White, although this breed has not yet had widespread official recognition. Cat fancy is becoming more and more popular in China, so more Chinese breeds are likely to appear and gain recognition in the next few years. Unfortunately, Westerners who want to become Dragon Li owners before then, may have no choice but to take a vacation to their country of origin.

A Life Companion

As with any pet, the Dragon Li should be cared for properly. The breed has no known disease susceptibilities, and does not require extensive coat grooming, but cleaning the teeth and ears regularly is important. When they are given proper care and attention, these cats can live up to 16 years or so.

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Jay-Z Executive Producing “Gatsby” soundtrack

Jay-Z will oversee the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming film, Gatsby. Luhrmann explained why he wanted to work with the hip-hop superstar, who he was introduced to by Leonardo DiCaprio, who stars in the movie.

“[Collaborating with Jay-Z was] a credible and natural fit,” he said. “Fitzgerald was a pioneer, famed and controversial for using the then-new and explosive sound called jazz in his novels and short stories-not just as decoration, but to actively tell story using the immediacy of pop culture. He coined the phrase ’the Jazz Age.’ So, the question for me in approaching Gatsby was how to elicit from our audience the same level of excitement and pop-cultural immediacy toward the world that Fitzgerald did for his audience? And in our age, the energy of jazz is caught in the energy of hip-hop. Not only is Jay-Z a great artist, full stop, but I had heard that he was a great collaborator. Leonardo and I were lucky enough to be present in a recording session over two years ago as Jay-Z was recording ’No Church in the Wild,’ and the collaboration grew from there.”

“As soon as I spoke with Baz and Leonardo, I knew this was the right project,” Jay-Z said. “The Great Gatsby is that classic American story of one’s introduction to extravagance, decadence and illusion. It`s ripe for experimentation and ready to be interpreted with a modern twist. The imagination Baz brought to Moulin Rouge made it a masterpiece, and Romeo + Juliet’s score wasn’t just in the background; the music became a character. This film`s vision and direction has all the makings of an epic experience.”

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