The new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro.

New Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors.

The new Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors boost performance up to 50 percent over the previous generation. Based on Intel’s latest 32-nanometer process technology, these are the fastest dual-core processors available and they set an all-new benchmark for Mac notebooks.¹

Turbo Boost.

Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors also feature Turbo Boost. If you’re using processor-intensive applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro that would benefit from an extra performance kick, Turbo Boost dynamically increases the speed of one or both cores, taking a 2.66GHz MacBook Pro all the way up to 3.33GHz.

Hyper-Threading.

Built-in Hyper-Threading allows two threads to run simultaneously on each core, so Mac OS X recognizes four virtual cores instead of just two. When you’re running multiple applications at once, the Core i5 and Core i7 processors spread tasks more evenly across a greater number of cores — so you can get more done, faster.

Integrated memory controller.

Unlike systems that connect memory to the processor through a separate controller, the new MacBook Pro uses an integrated memory controller to connect memory directly to the processor. In a sense, this cuts out the middleman. With faster access to memory, each core gets right to work on your data, rather than waiting for it to arrive. Together with up to 4MB of shared L3 cache, the integrated memory controller ensures MacBook Pro can keep up with you.

Next-generation graphics.

Inside the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro models is the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics processor — the fastest graphics ever in a Mac notebook. With 48 processing cores and up to 512MB of dedicated video memory, this graphics processor delivers even more horsepower than the previous generation. And you don’t have to sacrifice efficiency for speed: The NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M is up to 30 percent more energy efficient than its predecessor. For even greater power savings, MacBook Pro also includes integrated Intel HD Graphics.

Outstanding Performance

Up to 1.5x faster than previous-generation MacBook Pro¹

1.5xFinal Cut Studio
HDV to H.264 encode

1.4xModo 401
3D rendering

1.2xMotion 4.0.2
Playback and export speed

1.1xAperture 3.0.1
Common application tasks

Baseline

Appliqué

Mongol appliqué, characterized by unique Mongolian styled designs and outstanding needlework, evolved from the early art of Hunnu felt appliqué. Although this art form dates back to a 2000 years old Mongolian tradition, it has not significantly developed outside of Mongolia.

Appliqués are similar to thangka paintings in their composition, color and content, but are unique in so far as their production requires extreme investments of time and effort, considerable patience and meticulous stitching of silk by artistic seamstresses.
The appliqué is unique in its splendor and color detail, its creation involving the contrasting colors of silk, embroidering with silk thread, and inlaying with the utmost precision to create an effect entirely different form that drawings and paintings. The Mongol appliqué is produced based on an original drawing to form templates for the fabric.
These are then fastened onto individually selected pieces of silk. Next the silk shapes are quilted together and affixed to a silk background with a border. Finally, string is affixed to the quilt for hanging and dowel is inserted at the bottom to provide a weight.

Large appliqué at Zanabazar art Museum.

Green Card (Permanent Residence)

A permanent resident is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a person is granted a permanent resident card, commonly called a "green card." You can become a permanent resident several different ways. Most individuals are sponsored by a family member or employer in the United States. Other individuals may become permanent residents through refugee or asylee status or other humanitarian programs. In some cases, you may be eligible to file for yourself.
The steps to become a permanent resident are different for each category and will depend on if you are currently living inside or outside the United States. The main categories are listed below. More information is available in the links to the left.

• Green Card Through Family
  How to apply for permanent residence when a family member petitions for you
• Green Card Through a Job
  How to apply for permanent residence based on a job offer or employment
• Green Card Through Refugee or Asylum Status
  How to apply for permanent residence when you have been granted refugee or asylum status
• Other Ways to Get a Green Card
  Learn about the many other ways that you may qualify for permanent residence

If you are unsure which immigration path best fits your particular situation, see the "Green Card Processes & Procedures" link to the left which includes:

• Green Card Eligibility
  Learn who can apply for permanent residence
• Adjustment of Status
  Learn about the multi-step process for individuals inside the United States that want to get a green card
• Consular Processing
  Learn about the multi-step process for individuals outside the United States that want to get a green card

If you are already a permanent resident, see the "After the Green Card Is Granted"  link to the left for more information about renewing or replacing your green card, travel outside the United States, your rights and responsibilities as a permanent resident, conditional residency, and more.

Last updated: 09/01/2009 http://www.uscis.gov/

How to Choose A Credit Cart

There are various things which you consider while applying for a loan or a mortgage. Similarly, before getting a credit card you have to consider various factors. Sometimes your options to get a particular credit card become limited because of some reasons such as poor credit rating. Basically every time when you apply for a credit card, the company checks your previous record. Therefore, before choosing a creditcard you must know all such details. You should know the kinds of cards which include a check guarantee card that is issued by your bank and a debit card which is also issued by the bank. The difference between the two is that the former ensures that your cheque will be accepted to a specific limit however, the later can be used instead of cash and the money is deducted from your bank account. Now, for what purpose you may need the credit card? Basically the functions of a credit card are to allow you to make payment online, to hold plastic money instead of cash, to make purchase in foreign currencies and to spend more than you have in your account. 

Before people apply for credit cards, they must know the basics of credit cards. There are many credit card companies which give their customers different credit card offers. The interest rates and the features of the cards may vary for different kinds of cards. For selecting particular credit card deals you must compare credit cards.  You can take some important features of credit cards and through credit card comparison you may select the best credit card. There are various credit card applications, which make it very important for an individual. However, selection of the card should be based on your needs because a specific credit card application may be important for you but not for the other individual. Following are some of the aspects which you should consider while evaluating the various kinds of creditcards.

You should ask the credit card company about the Annual Percentage Rate which is the interest that you will have to pay on any outstanding balance. You should also ask the credit card rates such as special introductory rates and balance transfer rates. To get best credit card you should also ask about the interest free period of the car. It is the period which is allowed to the customers to take cash through card without paying any interest. You should carefully consider each credit card offer, so that later on you may not find any problem in any feature of the card. When you apply for credit card you must ask the annual fee of the card because it is generally not mentioned on the terms and conditions. There are various terms and conditions which you should know about such as for the late payment, a late fee is charged. Similarly, a fee is charged when you exceed your limit.

Many companies also offer free credit cards over the internet. Getting an online credit card is a very simple and you just have to submit few necessary documents. However, most of the people do not go for credit card online and they take the services of their banks. This should not be the practice because just taking a card from your banks because it is a free credit card is not the right practice. You must look for the best credit cards. The process of issuing credit card is not a lengthy process and various companies are offering instant approval credit cards. Moreover, for the protection of your interest you can go for guaranteed credit card.

American Express Company

Company Information

American Express Company (American Express) is a bank holding company. Its principal products and services are charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services offered to consumers and businesses. American Express has four segments: U.S. Card Services, International Card Services, Global Commercial Services (GCS), and Global Network & Merchant Services (GNMS). Its products and services include charge and credit card products, expense management products and services, consumer and business travel services, stored value products, such as Travelers Cheques and other prepaid products, network services, merchant acquisition and processing, point-of-sale, servicing and settlement and marketing and information products and services for merchants, and fee services. They are sold to diverse customer groups, including consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies, and corporations. Its subsidiary is American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (TRS).American Express Company
World Financial Center 200 Vesey Street New York NY 10285
Phone: +1 (212) 640-2000
Fax: +1 (212) 640-0404

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