Whether you are the owner of an urban or rural piece of land, a small garden or a big magnificent lawn, there are a few tips that you should always follow while buying a gas leaf blower. Purchase from your local store – Go out, visit a few shops and check the product physically, especially if you are buying for the first time. Check the recommendations that the sales personnel provide on the basis of your requirements. Many dealers keep numerous brands under one roof so that you don’t have to run from pillar to pillar. You can ask for an illustration of the demo model that will give a better understanding of the product. Do not make an impulsive purchase; study the reviews online especially the negative ones. Check the legal regulations – Many states have different laws for operating gas leaf blowers such as complete prohibition or restriction of usage time. Examine these regulations and accordingly buy a product if you don’t wish to attract heavy penalty. Ordering online – While buying online can help you crack great deals, the chances are that you may not receive the exact same product. In that case, prepare to spend a huge sum of money in fulfilling heavy return shipping charges. Therefore, fully satisfy yourself before clicking the 'order now' button and be ready for any adverse consequences. Read the terms and conditions – All warranty, return and replacement policies should be scrutinized meticulously. Ask questions to the salespersons to extract as much information as possible. Many brands accept unused leaf blowers returned for genuine reasons. However, if fuel has been added to it, then returning the product can be a big problem. Understand your body characteristics – Select a handheld model which has the intake feature on the other side of the hand used so that the air pressure does not suck your clothes into the screen. In the case of backpack gas leaf blowers, choose the one that has a cruise control feature. Operate carefully – Especially in the case of shredders, drive away all twigs and other hard materials from the garden before converting to the vacuum so as to avoid any damage to the propeller. To protect yourself from dust based allergies while emptying the blower bags, use a good quality dust respirator. Wear effective safety gear – Eye protection, hearing protection, and leather gloves are essential for the safety of the operator. Also, before refilling the gasoline tank, let the gas leaf blower cool down for some time to prevent the formation and ignition of gas vapors. Setting up the equipment - It is better to get gas sufficient for one month’s requirement along with fuel stabilizer. This will ignite the gas blower pretty well, and there will be no requirement of a huge quantity of gas. Also, some brands sell their canned non-ethanol oils that are premixed already. Purchasing these along with the equipment can extend the warranty and even diminish the problem of stale gas. Homeowners’ associations have different requirements relating to gas leaf blowers for the safety of the residents that have to be fulfilled necessarily. Narrow your options on the basis of these factors and buy a gas leaf blower that will best suit your demands. Brands like Stihl, Echo, Troy, Craftsman, and Hitachi have been successfully providing gas leaf blowers all over the world. The different models such as Stihl BG 86, BG 56; Echo PB 255, ES 250; Hitachi RB24EAP are separately priced according to the features that they provide. With exclusive specifications such as longer warranties, washable filters, innovative starting mechanism and front mounted impellers, these equipment ensure that the garden is cleaned effortlessly.

A crossover or a crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a vehicle built on a car platform, combining the features of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) especially those of a station wagon or hatchback. In order to construct crossovers, car designers have resorted to making use of the unibody construction which is typical of passenger vehicles instead of the body-on-frame platform used in making light trucks and the original SUV’s. However, the design features of the SUV like tall interior packaging, high H-point seating, high centre of gravity, high ground clearance and all-wheel capability have been used in the construction of the crossovers as well. Let’s take a look at the best luxury crossovers of 2016 that have taken the customers to new heights of luxury:

• 2016 Lexus GX: Constructed upon the same rugged platform as the Toyota 4Runner, the Lexus GX although softened in duty as a luxury crossover, it still retains its off-roading capabilities. It comes fully equipped with a V-8 engine, a 4 wheel drive and a seating capacity of up to seven people.
• 2016 Lincoln MKT: This luxury crossover is a seven passenger seater that comes with a V-6 or a twin turbo charged V-6 engine. The Lincoln MKT has a style of its own and a very unique interior.
• 2016 Porsche Macan: Porsche got into the crossover platform with its entry level Macan, but in 2016 it is offered in S and turbo model series as well. Both of the models are power packed with a twin turbocharged engine but in the Macan S, the V-6 displaces 3.0 liters whereas in the Macan Turbo the engine is a 3.6 liter V-6. As always with Porsche, customers can customize this luxury crossover with a wide variety of colours, wheel designs, interior material and equipment.
• 2016 Lincoln MKX: This is a technologically advanced 5-passenger luxury crossover. Buyers can opt for a V-6 or a twin turbo-charged V-6 engine and the 4 wheel drive is also optional. Lincoln offers a truly personalised buying experience.

Are you a smartphone lover? Do not forget to explore Blu's new exceptional models equipped with unique features. The Blue Life One X2 is a great phone, and now the brand has more additions. Check it out. Blu R1 HD - R1 HD is also called R1 HD Prime Edition which comes with Quad-Core 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A-53. Camera lovers are going to have an 8MP rear and front camera with LED Flash. There is no shortage of storage facility since it is loaded up with RAM-1GB/2GB, ROM 8GB/16GB along with MicroSD card slot up to 64GB. The 5.0 inches HD screen size mobile's dimension 143.5 mm x 72 mm x 8.7 mm & weight is 143g. The dual-Sim microphone holds a removable Lithium-Ion 2,500 mAh battery. Apart from these prominent specifications, there are more about this phone. Blu R1 Plus - The Blu R1 Plus has a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek 6737 processor. 2GB of RAM along with 16GB of internal storage expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card makes it trustworthy for the phone lovers. A 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and an 8-megapixel front shooter will make you fall in love with clicking pictures. There is a 4000mAh nonremovable battery. The dual SIM GSM phone holds various connectivity options like Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G, and 4G. Sensors. Moreover, it has also a Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, and Ambient light sensor. This phone is better than the Blue Life One X2. Blu Studio Selfie 3 - The BLU Studio Selfie 3 is high in demand because of its stylish body and design. It has a 5-inch 720p display along with 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. Moreover, the 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage do not let you face any storage issue. It comes with two 8-megapixel cameras to make you enjoy capturing pictures. Blu Studio X8 - The Studio X8 HD has become the techno savvy's first choice because of having a high powered 1.4GHz Octa Core Processor. Whether you wish to play games or stream videos, Mail-450 GPU is here to let you have the best experience. 4GB of internal memory gives you an opportunity to save a vast chunk of music, videos, and pictures. It can also be expandable up to 64GB using a Micro SD card. A 5 Megapixel Autofocus primary camera along with a front 5 Megapixel selfie camera imparts you the best quality pictures. This phone is as good as the Blue Life One X2. Blu Vivo Xl2 - This smartphone sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD having a resolution of 1280 x 720. A 1.4GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor makes easy to run various apps in one go. The 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage gives you enough space to keep in your mobile what you wish to have. Expand it up to 64GB using microSD. The new age model comes up with a wide-angle 8MP front camera and a 13MP main sensor with PDAF. If you have used the Blue Life One X2, you know how good it is and can expect more from these new additions by the brand.

Eyeshadow can be one of the most fun parts of your eye makeup. More so when you know the right techniques to apply the eyeshadow. It is important to get the techniques right as eyeshadows can actually enhance the look of your eyes. If you are not a pro at applying eyeshadows, you can start with getting the basics right by following some basics steps. The first step in getting the eyeshadow application right is by understanding the placement of different shades of the eyeshadow. Start by dividing your eyelid into three parts. Each part will have a different shade of the eyeshadow. The inner corner of the eyelid should get the lightest shade. This will brighten up your eyes. The middle section of your eyelids should get the medium shade and the outer section/corner of your eyelid should get the darkest eyeshadow shade. While you are applying the eyeshadows, apply the lightest shade first, medium shade second, and darkest shade last. Once you have applied all the shades to the lid, blend them all well. Blending them well is important as otherwise, the eyeshadow will give your eyes an abrupt look. This is one of the most basic and easiest eyeshadow techniques that can transform the look of your eyes. Which shade gets more intensity ideally depends on your preference. However, you can make the medium shade to cover the most of your eyelid. If you are not sure which shade to use in a majority on your eyelid, you can refer to eyeshadow makeup tutorials on the Internet to get a preference. You can try a different look using this eyeshadow technique to discover the look you like the best. When you blend the eyeshadow colors, make sure you use a clear brush with no previous residue of any other eyeshadow. It is important to have a clear brush as it will not give out the wrong shade. You can finish your eye makeup look by adding a stroke of eyeliner. Again, the intensity of the eyeliner should be as per your preference. If you are not sure about the liner, start by applying a thin layer and gradually make it think as per the look you desire.

You might have come across 'certified pre owned' (CPO) through dealership or even on the Internet while searching to buy used cars through online listings. So what is a certified pre-owned vehicle anyway? Unlike vehicles acquired from a private seller or purchased from an independent used-car dealer, certified pre-owned vehicles are inspected as per the manufacturer's standards. They also carry a manufacture-backed warranty. Certified pre-owned are sold by licensed new car dealers and they typically have mileage limits. But before you decide to go ahead and buy certified pre-owned cars, here are a certain things you ought to know. Not all certified pre-owned cars are less expensive than you may think There is a notion among used car buyers that CPO (certified pre-owned) cars cost more than regular used cars. In fact, it was found that the regular cars cost roughly $700 more than the CPO cars. Some of the popular car brands that have premiums of reasonable rates include Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Subaru, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Buick etc. Look carefully into certified pre-owned There are dealers that might cleanup used cars and call it certified. These cleaned up cars may not even match the standards of the certified pre-owned cars technically. In cases like these, make sure that the certified program is backed by the manufacturer. This way, the patent company will stand behind the warranty of the certified pre-owned car that is put up on sale. Details can greatly vary among manufacturer certified programs There are some car manufacturers that add a 12 month, 12,000 miles new certified warranty and a five year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty from the date the car was first sold. There are also car brands that add just 3 months or 3000 miles coverage in the new warranty. The age of the car does not matter Certified pre-owned cars are generally looked upon as alternatives to buying new cars. There are many certified cars that are two or three year old models which are returned after a lease. But most manufacturers put those cars on certifies pre-owned sale that are at least six to seven years old and have run more than 50,000 miles on the odometer. Certified pre-owned doesn't mean a problem free car There will always be a possibility that a certified car might come up with a problem that could not be detected during the inspection. It could also be a possibility that it would have been initial quality problem in the new car.

A rare genetic condition, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), affects one in six to ten thousand people. This condition causes an impairment in the individual's ability to control their muscle movement. The main cause of the condition is a gene mutation; however, the symptoms, onset, and progress of the condition can be significantly different in every case. This is why SMA is broadly divided into four different types to provide information for physicians. Following is information about the four types of SMA for physicians: Type 1 SMA- Type 1 SMA is also referred to as infantile-onset SMA or Werdnig-Hoffmann disease. The main cause of this condition is possession of only two copies of the SMN2 gene. This is the most common type of SMA and more than half the patients are diagnosed with the type 1 SMA. The symptoms for this type start within the first six months of birth. They include weak cries; difficulty in moving, swallowing, or breathing; hypotonia (weak or floppy arms and legs); and inability to sit without support. Babies usually did not survive type 1 SMA, but with more information on SMA for physicians with new research and technology, a drastic change in the survival rate has been noted. Type 2 SMA- This type of SMA is also known as the intermediate SMA and, in most cases, individuals with type 2 SMA have a minimum of SMN2 genes. The symptoms start a little later when the baby is 7 to 18 months old. They can be less severe than type 1 in some cases. Symptoms include difficulty in standing, weak arms and legs, scoliosis (curved spine), coughing, and tremors in the fingers and hands. This type of the condition can reduce the life expectancy, but a large number of people with type 2 SMA survive into adulthood. Type 3 SMA- It is also known as the late-onset SMA or mild SMA. The symptoms for this condition are specific. Individuals with this condition have four to eight SMN2 genes. The symptoms begin after 18 months of age and are usually diagnosed at the age of 3. In some cases, the symptoms can be delayed and can only be encountered in the early parts of adulthood. They include difficulty in getting up from seated positions, balance issues, scoliosis, and a difficulty in climbing steps or running. This type does not alter the life expectancy, but it comes with the risk of obesity. Type 4 SMA- Also referred to as the adult-onset SMA, individuals with this condition have four to eight SMN2 genes. This is the least common type of all four types. Symptoms for this type usually occur post 35 years of age. They include weakness in the hands and feet, difficulty in walking, and shaking or twitching of muscles.