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Juicy, plump tomatoes & aromatic fresh basil come together beautifully in this fresh & vibrant easy vegan tomato basil soup which takes only ten minutes to make.
I try to concentrate more on the quality of the food I am putting into my body than worrying about how many calories it contains, but occasionally, especially after a weekend of trialling a new AMAZING cookie recipe, I make an effort to cook a few lower calorie meals.
This Easy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup is for those times when I am feeling virtuous. It is so incredibly easy to make and takes only ten minutes to cook. The flavours are fresh and untainted. The only ingredients are tomatoes, onion, garlic and basil (plus a little oil and seasoning). Because it is cooked so quickly the amazing fresh flavour of the tomato is retained and the wonderful pungent flavour of the basil is conserved by adding it at the very last moment before serving.
The resulting soup is fresh, aromatic and incredibly healthy. No stock is added to this soup. The liquid comes only from the tomatoes which makes the flavour so much better. There are only about 280 calories in the entire pan and it is very low in fat. It can even be made totally fat free by omitting the olive oil and dry frying the onions and tomatoes. If you follow the Slimming World plan you will also be pleased to know that this soup is syn free (if you omit the oil).
Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene which protects us from destructive free radicals which can harm cells and damage DNA. Cooking your tomatoes in a little healthy fat such as olive oil helps carry the lycopene into the bloodstream so that our bodies can benefit from it so I do recommend using a little oil as stated in the recipe if you can.
As well as being a good source of lycopene, tomatoes are full of many other vitamins and minerals. They are known to protect against heart disease, prostate cancer and asthma and they also help to ensure our bones, teeth, skin and hair stay healthy.
So you get all of those benefits and it's so incredibly quick and easy to make. There really is no excuse not to eat a healthy meal when you can whip up something like this in such a short space of time.
Serve this wonderful Easy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper and make sure there is plenty of crusty bread available for dipping! Garlic bread also make a good accompaniment. I have a recipe coming very soon. Here's a preview!
If soups are your thing now that the weather is cooling off then make sure you try my Creamy Curry Chickpea Soup too. It is seriously good and ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Yields 2 - 3 bowls
Juicy, plump tomatoes & aromatic fresh basil come together beautifully in this simple, fresh and vibrant soup which takes only ten minutes to make.
5 minPrep Time
10 minCook Time
12 minTotal Time
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 - 4 large cloves of garlic chopped very finely (I like lots of garlic so used 4 but adjust to suit your tastes)
- 7 cups of chopped fresh tomatoes (see recipe notes)
- 1 handful of basil (leaves and stalks are fine)
- 1 - 2 teaspoons salt (add to taste)
- Around 1 teaspoon pepper (add to taste)
- Heat a pan over a medium heat and add the oil.
- When hot add the onions and garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes.
- Continue to cook over a medium heat, stirring every few minutes until the tomatoes have broken down and are soft.
- Remove from the heat and add basil and salt and pepper.
- Blitz in a blender or with a stick blender until smooth,
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
I have tried this recipe with large tomatoes and grape/cherry tomatoes and it works well with both, or even a mixture of the two.


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28 February 2017 - 12:46 pm From Engineer to Entrepreneur Pt 1
2 years ago I was a budding chemical engineering student who thought that 'I'll just sell it' was a perfectly valid business model and who had no idea how to code. So, I thought you might be interested to hear the story of how I progressed through one engineering academy and two Startup Weekends to emerge as the proud creator of a computer automation product. Continue reading "From Engineer to Entrepreneur Pt 1" »
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There's much more to being a professional musician than performing, but it's often the stuff people don't teach you. Ever wanted to learn about other jobs in the arts industry? As a USE Intern, I will be conducting a series of sessions on February 28th open to anyone interested in pursuing a career in the arts industry, specifically as a self-employed career.
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I am going to start a serialised blog in the new semester of 2017- A Survival Handbook of Digital Age. The main theme is to highlight the changing nature of the digital era and how we could catch up with it.
So, what is happening in the digital realm?
The answer is simple but a little bit scary. A step faster than the Artificial Intelligence, the social media platform has taken over the world.
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Unrelenting in their explosive growth throughout the UK, EdTech startup Tutora are gearing up to launch a second round of crowdfunding to continue their expansion into the £6bn UK private tuition industry.
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30 January 2017 - 3:57 pm The role of perseverance in Leadership
My Campaign Manager, Jas, had an extraordinary patience with me. She'd film over and over again my campaign video until she felt it seemed right. She had faith in me, as she had faith in the previous International Officer that she campaigned for, and she was right, because I won. Winning was the result of perseverance and the beginning of a journey of perseverance and this is what I am going to talk about. I will jump over my personal experience of running as I have already written something on it in another USE blog . Thus, I will delve directly into the world of Students' Union Leadership.
3:51 pm Who wants to be an entrepreneur? I do.
The days of grafting away, endless days in the library to get that 2:1 and joining the endless amount of graduates entering the industry is a common depiction of a student life. But that is changing. Entrepreneurs are getting younger, with students now beginning to realise a graduate job might not be their only option. Why?
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Time Management is probably one of the most important things in ones professional life. Work life is full of deadlines, meetings and a schedule, that weather you like it or not, you may not have much influence in changing.
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When I commenced on the challenge of developing a programme for international students to develop their entrepreneurship skills I was not expecting Brexit would happen or even that we would have Mr Turmp as the next US President. When the programme ended, I was not only watching the political landscape change but also how far western nations were driving away from globalisation and becoming a closed retrogressive society.
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Okdent Early OriginsThe surname Okdent was first found in West Yorkshire at Ogden, a small hamlet north of Halifax. Historically part of Lancashire, this hamlet was where Elias de Akeden, de Aggeden was listed the Assize Rolls of that shire in 1246. Almost one hundred years later, Richard de Okeden was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332. [1]CITATION[CLOSE] Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X) "This family name, so familiar to South Lancashire, sprang up in the neighbourhood of Crompton and [in the] parish of Rochdale." [2]CITATION[CLOSE] Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6) The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list John de Okedon in Yorkshire. Okdent Spelling VariationsOkdent Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Okdent include Ogden, Okden, Oakden, Ogdon, Odgen and others. Okdent Early HistoryOkdent Early HistoryThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Okdent research. Another 175 words (12 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Okdent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Okdent Early Notables (pre 1700)Okdent Early Notables (pre 1700)More information is included under the topic Early Okdent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. The Great MigrationThe Great MigrationThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Okdent were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: David Ogden settled in Delaware Bay in 1682; Randall Ogden arrived in Barbados in 1634; John Ogden arrived in Connecticut in 1635; Charles, David, Emmanual, Henry, James, John, Samuel, Robert and William Ogden all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.. MottoMottoThe motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Et si ostendo non jacto Motto Translation: And if I show I do not boast. Okdent Family Crest ProductsOkdent Family Crest ProductsSee AlsoSee AlsoCitationsCitations
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Genius concept. The leash retracts and recharges a built-in LED light, which is crucial for finding dog poop in the dark. I love it. Too bad it is not yet in production. Via OhGizmo!
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Three Dimensional Passive Integrated Electronic Ballast for Low Wattage HID lamps Yan Jiang Committee Members: Dr. Fred C. Lee (Chair) Dr. J. D. van Wyk Dr. Dushan Boroyevich Dr. Shuo Wang Dr. William T. Baumann Dr. Carlos T. A. Suchicital January 27 th, 2009
2 Lighting 19% of global power consumption and 3% of global oil demand is attributable to lighting 19% of global power consumption and 3% of global oil demand is attributable to lighting Fluorescent (FL) CFL CCFL Low pressure sodium Metal halide (MH) Ceramic MH Mercury vapor High pressure sodium 60~200 lm/W 8k~18k hours 60~150 lm/W 8k~40k hours Incandescent Efficacy: 15~20 lm/W Life time: 1k~3k hours Standard Incand. halogen Gas discharge Solid State Low pressure discharge High (pressure) intensity discharge (HID) LED Organic LED 40~160 lm/W 50k~60k hours
3 HID Applications Track lighting for offices and retail environment (20W~39W) Automotive headlights (35W~70W) LCD projectors (100W~150W) Supermarket lighting (175W~400W) Stadium, parking area and roadway/tunnel lighting (400W~2000W)
4 Track Lighting Halogen HID Lower efficacy Shorter lamp life (4kHr) 70% of market share Lower cost, smaller size (Basically incandescent lamp, doesnt need ballast) Higher efficacy Longer lamp life ( up to 20kHr) <20% of market share Higher cost, larger size (Needs sophisticated ballast) 70W halogen20W HID HID lamp system has higher initial cost, but is more energy efficient in long run. Need around 4 yr to break even Compact size Low cost Market requirements for HID ballast:
5 Ballast for Gas Discharge Lamp Current (A) Voltage (V) V Lamp VRVR V AB Lamp R + V R - + V Lamp - + V AB - VSVS I SS Ignitor is needed to initiate the gas discharge Ballast is needed to stabilize the current for gas discharge lamps f s >20kHz L Lamp C High Q parallel-load series-resonant tank generate high voltage peak Transformer boost voltage pulse
6 From Magnetic to Electronic Ballast Lamp 110V/60Hz Magnetic Ballast L Ignitor f s >20kHz L HF Electronic Ballast Lamp Simple, low cost, high reliability large and heavy External ignitor Reignition causes line frequency flickering No lamp power regulation Higher cost Small and light Integrated ignitor No reignition, no flickering and audible noise With lamp power regulation (more intelligent) Improved lamp efficacy HF electronic ballast greatly reduce the size and weight of ballast, and greatly improve the lamp performance
7 Most Significant Lighting Advance: CFL Typical CFL ballast circuit: Self-oscillating HB series resonant circuit * from Delta CFL w/ built-in ballast FL with magnetic ballast Why this topology is not suitable for HID ballast?.. In CFL below 25 W, PFC and constant power control are not often used to achieve low cost
8 CFL v.s. HID HID lamp start-up profile CFL start up profile Requires lower ignition voltage: 400V~600V, Series resonant parallel loaded circuit is enough Requires much higher ignition voltage: 1kV~5kV (cold strike), ~20KV (hot strike), Voltage need to be further boosted by transformer or else No Acoustic Resonance, can use HF AC current driving LF SQ AC current driving is needed to avoid Acoustic Resonance, additional LF inverter is needed.
9 Acoustic Resonance Acoustic Resonance in HID lamps: standing pressure waves occur on the discharge tube at high frequency (f>4kHz) Normal arc Arc with AR 1020100 200 70 80 90 100 V lamp (V) f s (kHz) Lamp voltage increase (due to AR) vs. freq. Detrimental effect of AR: Light lumens fluctuation Lamp color temperature variation Arc tube overheat Extinguish * E. Rasch, Osram, 1988 1.Lamp frequency is within AR frequency band 2.High frequency energy is larger than the AR threshold Acoustic Resonance is due to: 1. Operate in non-AR frequency 2. Reduce HF energy to below the threshold Methods (for Ballast) to eliminate AR:
10 3) Operates at frequency higher than 300kHz (*R. Redl, 1999) High EMI caused by high frequency lamp arc. Existing Methods to Eliminate AR_1 1. Operate in non-AR frequency Difficult to select these windows due to dependency on lamp geometry and physical characteristics. 1) DC-type ballast (*S. Wada, 1987) 2) Operate at AR-free Zone (*E. Rasch, 1988) Etching and asymmetrical eroding of electrodes due to cataphoretic effect 10kHz20kHz 200kHz 100kHz AR AR-free DC Ultra HF
11 1) Lamp Power spectrum spreading frequency modulation, phase-angle modulation… feedback modulation or random modulation Threshold varies due to lamp parameter inconsistency Possible to introduce AR on other frequency point * L. Laskai, 1998 Existing Methods to Eliminate AR_2 2. Reduce HF energy to below the threshold Original Lamp voltage: Modulated Lamp voltage: 40dBV 0dBV 20dBV 0dBV
12 1) Low Frequency Square Wave (LFSW) lamp current. (*Janos Melis, 1995) Existing Methods to Eliminate AR-3 Completely eliminate Acoustic Resonance, but has relatively complicated system structure. 2) High Frequency Square Wave (HFSW) lamp current. (*M. Ponce, APEC 2001) 3. Square-wave current driving The only one used in commercial product Flat instantaneous power ideally, due to parasitics, there is still HF energy provided to lamp v lamp i lamp x00Hz
13 Requirements for HID Ballast High power factor (PF>0.9) Small input current harmonics (IEC 61000-3-2 Class C and I THD <10% ) EMI standard (FCC 18) Functions: Stabilize lamp current Provide high voltage (several kV) pulse for initial starting Acoustic resonance free (LF SW AC current driving) Constant lamp power regulation (maximize lamp life time) Regulations:
14 Typical Electronic HID Ballast Achieve high PF, low I THD Provide constant lamp power regulation Provide high ignition voltage Avoid Acoustic resonance(10K~500kHz) LF DC/AC Inv & Ignitor Unregulated V in AC/DC PFC DC/DC Buck Regulated Compact size Low cost To compete with halogen and CFL in low wattage application, HID ballast need: Complicated circuit Low power density High cost High PF, low I THD Constant power Acoustic resonance free Low Crest Factor
15 Research Objective A high power density, high performance, low cost solution for HID lamp ballast HID ballast Built-in HID ballast Compact system architecture Novel circuit topology Novel integration technology 3D packaging scheme
16 Discrete ballast Benchmark Integrated ballast Output filter Integrated Ignitor Integrated EMI filter
17 Dissertation Outline Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: High Density HID Ballast Topology Study, Design and Implementation Chapter 3: High Density 3D Passive Integrated Ballast Chapter 4: Thermal Modeling, Management and Experimental Verification for Integrated Ballast Chapter 5: Conclusions and Future Work
18 Chapter 2: High Density HID Ballast Topology Study, Design and Implementation Design and Implementation Investigation on system architecture for CHID ballast SSPFC AC/DC frond-end design Experimental verification
19 AC/DC PFC Three-stage HID Ballast Structure Complicated circuit Low power density High cost High PF, low I THD Constant power Acoustic resonance free Low Crest Factor LF SW Inv. & Ignitor Unregulated V in DC/DC Buck Regulated S3S3 S4S4 S5S5 S6S6 Ignitor Lamp CoCo L2L2 S2S2 For soft-start S1S1 B1B1 L1L1 CbCb v in v lamp i lamp 400Hz *Janos Melis, 1995
20 DC/DC DC/AC Inv. & Ignitor Regulated Unregulated AC/DC PFC V in Full-bridge Buck Converter with ignitor S3S3 S4S4 S5S5 S6S6 Ignitor Lamp CoCo L2L2 S2S2 For soft-start S1S1 B1B1 L1L1 CbCb v in S2S2 S3S3 S4S4 S5S5 LoLo CoCo Lamp LrLr CrCr From Three-stage to Two-stage Structure BCM * U.S. patent 5,932,976, MEW 20W MH ballast (2.4W/in 3 ) Save 1 switch and controller BCM Boost-type PFC: unity PF, I THD <10%, High VB(>Vin,pk), need additional soft-start switch 3 HF switches Need complicated sensing circuit for constant power control
21 Two-stage HID Ballast_type A *M. Sen, et al, IEEE transaction on IA, 2003 Boost Save 1 switch and controller BCM Boost-type PFC: unity PF, low I THD, High bus voltage(>Vin,pk), need soft-start switch 3 HF switches Only constant current control is achieved (also need complicated sensing circuit for constant power control) *J. Zhao, et al, IAS 2003 BuckBoost Save 3 switches BCM Boost-type PFC: unity PF, low I THD High bus voltage(>Vin,pk), Need soft-start switch 3 HF switches Only constant current control is achieved Large Cs, Lamp voltage or duty cycle is limited by the Vdc and Vcs
22 Two-stage HID Ballast_Type B *Y. Jiang, IAS 2000 DC/DC DC/AC Inv. & Ignitor (Regulated) (Unregulated) AC/DC PFC V in DC/AC Inv. & Ignitor (Regulated) (Unregulated) Single Stage PFC AC/DC V in DCM Boost type PFC: I THD >10%, High bus voltage(>Vin,pk), need additional soft start switch only 1 HF switch, but with higher current stress SSPFC:DCM Boost + Flyback LF FB inv. *Y. Yang, APEC 2005 DCM Boost type PFC: I THD >10%, High bus voltage(>Vin,pk), need additional soft start switch, only 1 HF switch, but with higher current stress Save 2 LF switch, but adding passive component: one L winding, one C, and one diode.
23 Two-stage Structure Comparison DC/AC Inv & Ignitor regulated V in AC/DC PFC BCM Boost type PFC: unity PF, I THD <10%, High bus voltage(>Vin,pk), Need additional-soft start switch 3 High Freq. switches Complex sensing and control Specific requirements of SSPFC for Low-wattage HID Ballast: Stringent input current harmonic requirement (I THD <10%) Low bulk cap voltage under large load range (open-circuit to short-circuit) Load characteristic: constant power regulation, large output voltage range. No isolation requirement LF DC/AC Inv & Ignitor Unregulate d V in SSPFC AC/DC DCM Boost type SSPFC: I THD >10% High bus voltage(>Vin,pk) Need additional soft-start switch Only 1 High Freq. switch Simple control
24 DCM Single Stage Single Switch PFC * M. Madigan, etc, PESC92 Small current stress Higher efficiency High voltage stress at light load DC bus voltage is independent of load Higher current stress DCM PFC + DCM DC/DC: DCM PFC + CCM DC/DC: DCM S 2 PFC is suitable for Low power application due to inherent PFC with simple control
25 DCM S 4 PFC with DC Bus Voltage Feedback * F. Tsai etc. INTELEC96 Reduce the bulk cap voltage stress Reduce the switch current stress THD increase due to the dead time in input current (much larger than 10%)
26 DCM PFC +DCM DC/DC *Jingrong Qian, Ph.D dissertation, Good PFC Low DC bus voltage High current stress on the switch (only suitable for low power application) DCM Flyback + DCM Flyback Flyback PFC: DCM PFC + DCM DC/DC Low bus voltage stress l THD <10% Unity PF, Low I THD (<10%) Low and adjustable bus voltage Easy soft start Flyback DC/DC: large lamp load range (from open-circuit to short-circuit)
27 Derivation of proposed SSPFC Converter DCM Flyback (PFC) i av V in, Unity PF and Low THD can be achieved at constant D and fs DCM Buck-Boost (DC/DC) Constant P out means constant D and f s No isolation requirement
28 SSPFC AC/DC Front-end RLRL * S B1B1 * L2L2 CbCb D2D2 D1D1 D3D3 CoCo L 1a L 1b DCM Flyback DCM Buck-Boost Benefits Automatic unity PF and very low THD (<10%) Constant and low bulk cap voltage at all load conditions Simple duty cycle control, constant power regulation Easy soft start, no additional sw needed +Vb_+Vb_
29 Implementation Issues-1 High voltage stress on D 3 due to voltage ringing when I L2 =0 @ ignition mode (Vo=300V) V L2 I L2 V D3 V b =120V V o =90V V o +V b VoVo V D3 = -(V o +V L2 ) V o,igi =300V 2V o,igi V o,igi +V b + - + - V gs D4D4
30 Implementation issue-2 Eliminate D1 Split S1 to two separate MOSFETs Large output voltage ripple due to the reverse recovery of D1 ** C b C b ** 1a L 1b L L 222 C b S1 C ooo D1D1 D2D2 D3D3 B1 D4D4 V in + V o - i rr of D1 i D1 I rr of D1 i D3 Vo @ peak (vin > Vo) Solution:
31 Two-Switch Version of SSPFC Stage Benefits: Reduce the output voltage ripple (by eliminating the reverse recovery current of D1) Remove the clamping diode D4 by using the body diode of S2 Change 1 Mosfet to 2 smaller Mosfet (share the same gate signal), save 2 diodes Separate the power loss into two switches. S1.S2 can use smaller package (IPAK) and no heat sink is needed S2S2 **** S1S1 D2D2 D3D3 B1B1 L2L2 CoCo RLRL L 1a L 1b CbCb D4D4
32 Proposed HID Ballast Single stage PFC stage Inverter/Ignitor stage fs=200kHz fs=400Hz U.S. Patent 7,391,165 B2
33 Constant Power Control Scheme V VL KIIoKIIo V CL KVVoKVVo multiplier PI V con P ref Current limiting mode:V CL * K I I O = P ref I O =Const. Constant power mode: K I I O * K V V O = P ref V O I O =Const. Voltage limiting mode:V VL * K V V O = P ref V O =Const. Control scheme POPO VOVO 50V 300V Ideal ballast curve
34 Inverter/Ignitor Steady state: f s =400Hz, D=0.5 Ignition mode: f s =100~200kHz(sweeping), D=0.5 3 rd harmonic resonance is used to reduce the size of Lr (fr=450kHz) Auto-transformer structure is used to reduce the voltage across the cap Ignition ModeSteady state 90V fs=400Hz
35 Experimental Results – I PF>99.5%, I THD <10% @ V in =120Vac +/-10%
36 Experimental Results-II V o =89V, P o =19.9W Efficiency = 84.7%(w/o control power) Efficiency 81.3%(with control power) Vlamp Ilamp Low bulk cap voltage at all load conditions Bulk cap voltage is lower than v in,pk
37 Experimental Results – III Constant power regulation during steady state Current limiting during start-up Voltage limiting before ignition
38 Power Density CPES Prototype Benchmark: Commercial 20W HID ballast 2.4W/in 3 4.5W/in 3 (1.8x) New commercial product 6.0W/in 3 (2.5x) Use same circuit topology
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I have to fly in on Friday no matter what anyway. But by mu guess, there really won't be that many people who will qualify... There are not enough big regionals to fill up the quarter I think...
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I'm thinking, though, as time goes on and people don't qualify at their usual regionals, that some people might go out of town and swell the ranks of less-popular regionals just so they can achieve the World Class status. Like, if someone didn't get it in New Jersey the other week, they could go down to Louisiana and do it there....
Perhaps, but that still isn't going to be that many couples.. we'll see.. I feel there might not be a quarter even
My personal feeling is that I'd be just as happy these days if World Class went away entirely, but that's not going to happen. I'm hoping it will just be two rounds, but we can't promise anything hence the warnings about there being preliminary rounds in the afternoon.
I was considering doing something like that, but since no one has ever been able to give a straight answer as to what will happen if there aren't enough couples by rule to give anyone World Class status, I gave up the idea for now. If it happens, it happens. The approach at SE Regional in October seems to have been to grant World Class status to everyone who showed up, which appears to be contrary to what's written in the rulebook, and no one has been able to tell me how a similar situation will be handled in the future. I would be irritated (to put it mildly) if I did a smaller Regional for the express purpose of trying for World Class status, and was denied it because of lack of participation (unless the rules were clearer and I knew in advance that that was a risk I was taking).
The "5 or fewer couple" question for World Class qualifying events should be dealt with in the next week or so. I know this has been a total... well, you get the idea. Anyway, hang in there. If I have to run screaming in the halls of USA Dance headquarters, it will get solved. (OK, there aren't any halls like that but you get the idea.)
Oh. Yeah. [Interesting how things get changed over time. There was no screaming or yelling last August but time exaggerates everything.]
I answered this a couple weeks ago in the NJ Dancesport Classic thread. The questions were answered officially (by a USADance rep answering for USADance) for me there. I also pointed out some oddities in the qualifying system that should be addressed. A quick summary: 1) If there are less than 6 couples, the top 50% qualify. 2) Fractional couples are rounded up, so, for example, the top 2 of a 3-couple event will qualify. 3) Oddity: More couples qualify from an 8-couple event (4) than do from a 9-couple event (3). 4) Oddity: Those who are not allowed to dance at the national championships can displace couples would are allowed to dance at the national championships, potentially preventing couples from qualifying. This might have happened at the NE regionals, but the only relevant couple that I know of didn't place high enough to knock anyone out of a qualifying position. Christopher
I can see why you have this as a theoretical concern, however looking at the WC qualifying events as being at least as much a dance competition in their own right as a nationals prerequisite, if international couples are going to participate in USA Dance events, the WC qualifyer event may often be the fairest and most appropriate place to put them, as many do not have to (and do not) abide by the kinds of elgibility rules theoretically applicable to champ. One function of a USA dance WC qualifyer event is to manage the field size at nationals, but another may well be much like that of NDCA World Competitor events - to provide a means of including exciting dancing that can no longer realistically be considered amateur. Regardless, it's kind of a moot as a benifit or concern until there's more than a token couple showing up now and then.
Is it true that USABDA will be holding World Class events at some other competitions besides regionals and nationals?
It is true that any USA Dance sanctioned event may offer World Class proficiency level events if it likes. I don't know who might be doing what when, but we were considering it for the California State DanceSport Championships if there was enough interest in our area. These events may or not be World Class qualifier events, I don't know if the Qualifiers are supposed to be tied to Regionals only or not.
If the event is designated as being a World Class Qualifying event, then anyone may enter -- just like at Regionals these days. If it is a World Class proficiency-level event but is not a qualifier, then only already-qualified couples may enter -- just like at Nationals this year. I wonder if it is also possible to have World Class events that are open to anyone but aren't actually qualifiers? Meaning, anyone one can dance, but if you win you don't get World Class status? It's a weird scenario, but is one of the possible combinations.... Hopefully the competition organizers hosting such events will make it clear in their entry information packets exactly who may enter.
Ineresting, it seems that at the NW regional there will be WC qualifier and IDSF Open/Championship events. I am curious to see how this works out. I would think that the if anyone from europe shows up (as i have heard there would be) they would be more appropriatly place with the WC couples.


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I have been in need of a change as of lately. And the best way to do that is by dying my hair. I have no problem doing it myself, but I wanted something drastic, like going to red or ombre. So I took to a pro. Please note, not a pro I normally go to. First mistake.....
Here's how the other night went down. Brace yourselves.
Hairdresser: Hi, what are you we doing today?
Me: I'd love to go red, like so (show pictures. Have you seen Savannah's hair? I'm obsessed!) or ombre (like Rachel Bilson!!).
Her: No.
Me: Ummm, no?
Her: No.
Me: Ok, well, I'd like some color, as I have these greys. And please don't cut it. I just want color.
Her: Ok.
15 minutes later she emerges. No clue what color I'm getting. This isn't a good sign.
Me: So, quick question. You can't get your hair colored when your pregnant right?
Her: Are you?
Me: No, not yet. But we're planning on it.
Her: It's not something you can plan.
Me: I get that, but we're doing IVF, so kind of can plan it, in a sense.
Her: Ah. Are you the problem?
Me: (floored), what? (What I wanted to say was ARE YOU SERIOUSLY ASKING ME THIS?, but I bit my tongue....)
Her: IVF. Is it you?
Me: It's both of us. We're doomed.
Her: His boys are lazy? He must do drugs.
Me: I'm pretty sure the military would frown upon that.....
At this point, I'm not sure what to do. Do I leave? I'm covered in who knows what color hair dye. So I wait it out.
And wait.
And wait.
Now she returns. I have crap on my face. In my ears. All over. Does she get it? No. Do I when I'm itching like mad? Yes. Jerk.
As she washes my hair, I drift into my happy place. Thankfully.
Then I sit. And she cuts. Please see the first convo above. Jerk.
I emerge, $200 later, with I'm not even sure what color hair. C said it looked good, but he had to or I would have punched him.
For those with infertility issues, how do you address the "is it you" question. Do you smack her? Say shut the hell up? Or do you smile and just explain. I wanted to do all of the above.
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So 1. I would have yelled about the hair. And now I really want to see it!! and 2. I'm sooo not in the same boat you're in right now but wow, I would have lost it or walked out or demanded management or something. That's incredibly insensitive and rude and I'm sorry you had deal with a dumbass. :(
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It's all treats and no tricks today. In my neck of the woods, however, there is a trickster named Sandy who has cancelled our trick-or-treating this evening. It's rescheduled for the weekend, when the weather should be drier. But, just … Continue reading


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Prometheus (2012) is a Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi film directed by Ridley Scott – This film is set in 2093 and takes place in the same universe as the 'Alien' movies. A group of explorers, including some archaeologists, are on an "undisclosed" mission. They arrive at a planet millions of miles away from Earth. The team spot what they believe to be signs of civilization. They go to investigate and find more than just signs, they find conclusive evidence. But some of them have an ulterior motive for being there, including the Weyland Corporation. They believe that this is where the human race actually came from. Things soon turn from excitement to survival once inside their discovery. IMDB
Directed By – Ridley Scott
Genre – Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Cast – Noomi Rapace , Idris Elba , Logan Marshall-Green , Michael Fassbender , Kate Dickie , Charlize Theron , Rafe Spall , Sean Harris , Benedict Wong , Branwell Donaghey , C.C. Smiff , Guy Pearce , Emun Elliott , Shane Steyn , Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
In Theaters – 8 June 2012
Duration – 124 Minutes
MPAA Rating : R
Taglines : They went looking for our beginning. What they found could be our end.
Story Writers: Jon Spaihts , Damon Lindelof
Country: UK , USA
Language: English
Production Company : Twentieth Century Fox , Brandywine Productions , Dune Entertainment , Scott Free Productions
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
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This man's bike also looks pretty Dutch: the longer front fender, the bulbous pre-LED front light, integrated rear light, white fender and the chain guard all give it away...
Very comfortable, sturdy and designed to not dirty your clothing.
But also very heavy and single speed, which makes it less appealing in Ottawa.I might have been wrong, the bike could have a Sturmy-Archer hub or something similiar. These 3-speed internal hubs were popular for several decades and last for quite awhile. But I think are increasingly being replaced by Shimano Alfine hubs, which are more expensive but have a greater range.
The internal hub means you don't need a derailleur, which means you can have a chain cover, and you can just ride in ordinary pants without needing a clip or anything. Very civilized.
I challenge you to get a photo of a bike with snelbinders! These are part of most Dutch bicycles, and make travelling with stuff very easy, without requiring special panniers.


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Weekend reading
When will my life begin?
Knitting project for northern winter - free pattern
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Hettie has had s good life with you both, nice and safe in her wonderful garden. It will be a sad day if she doesn't come home with you and the place will feel empty without her. Cats are so little, but it surprising what a difference it makes when they are are no longer with you. Our thoughts are with you and Hanno today
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Hettie. Here it is possible to let the vet come to your house and have the animal put to sleep in its own environment. I always preferred that to the stressful environment of the vets office. But not every vet will do it, unfortunately. Grieving for your animals is not understood well by those who don't have them. But is is a huge loss. So I wish you and your family strength these coming days.
ReplyDeleteYour kitty is beautiful. I know she lived a happy life with you. And thank you for sharing your weekend reading posts. I love looking through your list. There are always a couple of links that jump out at me and I enjoy following them and discovering the insights into life, living, the world, cooking, whatever the topic may be that I wouldn't normally have found on my own. It makes for very enjoyable reading with my morning cup of coffee and I look forward to it every Friday. Thank you so much for sharing!
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And God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.
Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly
For my human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.
But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is....forever and ever and ever.
Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.
Author UnknownI am so, so sorry to hear about your cat. I am a cat lover and have three of my own. My oldest is 16 now and just had a senior check-up at the vet. His blood work showed a slightly high level of BUN and something else (a pancreatic marker), both of which start to point to signs of kidney disease. Common in cats, especially males, but still...it is really scaring me. I feed my cats a very healthy (natural cat food) diet, so I do the best I can with their health. He's been with us since he was a baby (showed up on our property as a stray), so I know how heartbreaking it is when your pets get older and you know you're going to lose them. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about Hettie not being well. I'm sure she has had the best life a cat could ever want! ( HUGS ) for you & Hanno. I do have some good news!! I've FINALLY got your book !! Amazon here in the US got it in and has shipped it to me! It's every bit as wonderful as I imagined and I haven't even got to read all of it yet! Thank You for all your hard work you put in to share with all of us your knowledge on simple living!
ReplyDeleteI adopted (rescued) a long-haired white cat many years ago. I remember the first thing the vet told me was to put sunscreen on her ears and nose when and if she went outside to protect her from skin cancer. I never allowed my cats outside, so I didn't worry about that. They were strictly house cats. I'm so very sorry about your sweet Hettie. Cats of that age usually have some sort of kidney failure. I've nursed them with subQ's, special diets, and all the love I could give them. It's always heart breaking to lose a much loved pet. Hopefully she's just going through a few rough low days. If not, know that she had a wonderful life with a very special family that loved her very much.
I also have your book on order! Mine is coming from England. My US Amazon order was cancelled.I'm so sorry about Hettie, Rhonda and Hanno. I know she was very much loved.
Rhonda, it might be me but the last link for the knitting pattern just takes me to the Blogger sign in page. Is anyone else having the same difficulty
So sorry to hear of you're sweet cat passing away. Big hugs to you. I read your blog in chunks, since I don't read blogs daily anymore. I've been wanting to get your book forever and notice they are out of stock on Amazon but I'm going to put my name on the list for when they get more. I've read your blog for years and enjoy it, I don't comment a lot. Thinking of you!
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Cookies for Santa
A Funny Christmas Poem for Kids
Rate this poemFrom the book The Biggest Burp Ever
I baked a dozen cookies
and I put them on a plate,
and I set them out for Santa Claus,
except for one I ate.
That cookie was amazing
and I couldn't quite resist…
so I ate another one
that I was sure would not be missed.
I knew it wouldn't matter
if I only ate one more.
Then I gobbled up another one.
Why not? That's only four.
I accidentally dropped
another couple on the ground.
I knew Santa wouldn't want them
so I swiftly scarfed them down.
Another couple disappeared.
I may have eaten those,
though I couldn't say for certain,
but I guess that's how it goes.
I figured four was likely more
than Santa Claus would need
so I polished off another few
with unexpected speed.
Before I knew what happened
all the damage had been done,
and I realized I'd accidentally
eaten every one.
I guess it's best, since Santa
sort of needs to watch his weight.
When he visits us this Christmas
I sure hope he likes the plate.
--Kenn Nesbitt
Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved.
Reading Level: Grade 4
From the Book The Biggest Burp Ever
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By Karen Marlo and John Azzolini
From Human Resource Executive Online on Friday, April 1, 2016
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When HR professionals look at how to control benefit-program costs and improve their company's bottom line, they often focus solely on reducing their medical spend. This limited focus does not account for the significant costs associated with employee absence and lost productivity, according to the National Business Group on Health and Truven Health Analytics. Their annual Employer Measures of Productivity, Absence and Quality survey found that the average employee lost six workdays to unplanned absences in 2014. This statistic understates the full impact of the problem though, because those six lost workdays don't account for other types of absences, such as leaves due to the Family Medical Leave Act, non-occupational disability or workers' compensation.
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Maevatanana | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 16°57′S 46°50′E / 16.950°S 46.833°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Elevation[1] | 70 m (230 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 24,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Climate | Aw |
Maevatanana is a city and commune urbaine (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. The city is in the central-north part of the island, at the Ikopa River, and is connected by the national road RN 4 to Antananarivo and Mahajanga. The altitude is low and as it is located far from the coast, temperatures tend to be high. The city belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. Maevatanana is the capital of the Betsiboka region, and the population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and tobacco; also sweet potatoes are an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 15% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 13% of the population.[2]
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- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.


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It's best to have your pup around lots of people that provide positive experiences early on and dogs that can set good examples. Of course sometimes even when we do all the right things issues can still come up. Dogs do have a better chance with good social structure and management set in early on. Nice video of some ...calm relaxed behavior.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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Awww, I love that short little video! Makes me happy to see dogs enjoying each others company like that and sad that more dogs don't get that chance...
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by Cagdas Ozcan
As the third largest land line operator in the country, CenturyLink (CTL) is considered to be a leader in the telecom industry. The company's recent dividend announcement disappointed all investors and analysts. Although the company is one of the best in the neighborhood, a recent reduction of the dividend payment is still hard to digest. As CenturyLink showed a great performance during the last few quarters, the recent decline in the dividend payment was completely unexpected and shocking to the investors, leading the stock price to a 22.6% decline in one day.
Dividend Analysis:
In the current low-yield environment, dividends play a strong and significant role in attracting the investors. Investors are attracted to put their money in the telecom sector due to the high-yield telecom stocks. CenturyLink earned a very good name in cash dividend payout since August 2008. It showed a stable and consistent dividend payment which never went below $0.63 for the last 19 quarters. After sustaining a stable dividend payout for 19 quarters, the first quarter of 2013 broke the trend. The company announced a dividend payment of $0.54, which is much lower than the investors used to get. A reduction in an annual dividend from $2.90 per share to $2.16 has become a hot news since the company has announced the dividend on 14th February.
Source: graphical representation is done by the author based on the data found at NASDAQ.com
What went wrong?
A large number of investors seeking a stable cash payment each quarter were relying on CenturyLink as their potential income generator. Promising trends from CenturyLink during the past couple of years encouraged investor to allocate a large portion of their portfolio to CenturyLink stocks. So, what made the best performing non-wireless carrier to decrease the dividend is what we are trying to explore and evaluate in this article.
The dividend has to be paid out of the revenue generated, though it also relies on the cash availability to pay out cash dividend. So, an analysis of the last year's earnings, net income, and cash flow may reveal some facts which might have been ignored by the analysts. Many analysts declared the CenturyLink stock to be one of the top dividend paying in the telecom sector for the coming quarters. If the Morgan Stanley and other analysts had not rated it as one of the stable and top dividend paying company in the industry, the shock might not have been that immense. The severity of the dividend cut can be assessed through the sharp decline of the CenturyLink's stock price of 22.6% on February 14th, 2013.
The revenue and net income available to shareholders was almost the same for the entire year 2012. Except, there was a sharp decline in net income in June 2012, which was mainly due to other expenses amounted to $199,000,000. The company also showed a reasonable cash in hand in the last quarter of 2012 which could be used to pay the dividend. It shouldn't be a problem for a company which had a negative cash in hand for the previous two quarters but still managed to maintain a constant dividend payment of $0.725.
Period Ending |
30-Dec-12 |
29-Sep-12 |
29-Jun-12 |
30-Mar-12 |
Total Revenue |
4,583,000 |
4,571,000 |
4,612,000 |
4,610,000 |
Net Income App licable To Common Shares |
233,000 |
270,000 |
74,000 |
200,000 |
Total Cash Flow From Operating Activities |
1,379,000 |
1,887,000 |
1,216,000 |
1,583,000 |
Change In Cash and Cash Equivalents |
17,000 |
-87,000 |
-1,249,000 |
1,402,000 |
Source: Finance.Yahoo.com
The comparison of performance indicators of CenturyLink with its two major competitors, Frontier Communications Corporation (FTR) and Windstream Corporation (WIN), are highlighted below.
Name |
CenturyLink Inc. |
Frontier Communications Corp. |
Windstream Corp. |
Revenues |
$18,376 mil |
$5,012 mil |
$6,156 mil |
Net Earnings |
$776 mil |
$150 mil |
$165 mil |
Net Profit Margin |
4.22% |
2.68% |
2.68% |
Price/Cash Flow |
18.45 |
12.11 |
54.75 |
Price/Book |
1.27 |
1.04 |
4.41 |
1.40% |
0.77% |
1.17% |
Dividend |
$0.54 |
$0.10 |
$0.25 |
Payout Ratio |
232.00% |
307.70% |
357.10% |
Beta |
0.73 |
0.84 |
0.83 |
Source: SmartMoney
CenturyLink is larger in size than its competitors. It also showed a higher net profit margin and return on assets, but its dividend payout ratio is lower than its peers. With a lower beta value, CenturyLink is the choice of risk-averse investors who are interested in getting a safe return. Due to the higher growth rate over the last five years, CenturyLink was not expected to cut its dividend. We were expecting Frontier and Windstream to reduce its dividend payments, because they had exhibited a lower profit margin and growth rate. Following CenturyLink, Windstream and Frontier may also cut their dividend payout for the following distribution.
Capital Allocation Policy:
So, the dividend cut is mainly due to the company's plans to bring a change in the Capital Allocation Policy. Although the company was able to reduce its loss rate in 2012, it still wants to utilize all of its net operating loss tax assets by 2015. If it succeeds in its efforts, the company will manage to provide an immediate cash return to its shareholders through a $2 billion buyback program. The company also wants to use a portion of its free cash to reduce its debt, as it was already under criticism for having a great reliance on debt financing. The stock buyback program may help CenturyLink in one way, but it would still harm its investment grade credit rating. If the trend keeps going for another two years, then CenturyLink is not the choice of the investors who want to have a reliable and smooth cash income.
Final words:
A small cut in the dividend or payout ratio in such sectors causes a great disturbance among the investors. This brings big shocks to the stock price and investors lose their trust in the company. The same has been experienced by CenturyLink, which caused a 22% decline in stock price after a dividend cut of $0.185 per share. It created a strong buying opportunity for investors who are risk-averse and interested in the short-run gain. If the trend of payout continues, however, investors may start looking for a better option on which they can rely for their smooth income needs.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.
Business relationship disclosure: Efsinvestment is a team of analysts. This article was written by Cagdas Ozcan, one of our equity analysts. We did not receive compensation for this article (other than from Seeking Alpha), and we have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Colin McKinneyThis is a reworking of Fehnlyne Nizroq'ue, the character shown in the other pictures in my gallery. I decided to show her softer, more feminine side, with a slight twinkle of mischief in her eyes. This is one of my wife's favorite pictures of her MUD character that we are trying to make into a comic book, entitled Evert'yme.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
If you give a 2 year old a paint brush
If you give a 2 year old a paint brush, he'll probably ask you for some paint.
When you give him some paint, (against your better parental judgement), he'll ask for a wall to paint.
If you give him a wall to paint, (again, against your better parental judgement), he'll probably paint a moustache on himself.
I can't help but chuckle at this picture. He looks like a little Charlie Chaplin. :)
PS. We were just getting sample colors on the wall before the painters came this morning, so we're weren't overly concerned with Rhett's painting "skills".
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- Edition: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Two Gentlemen of Verona (Folio 1, 1623)
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The two Gentlemen of Verona.
1226Goe base Intruder, ouer-weening Slaue,
1228And thinke my patience, (more then thy desert)
1229Is priuiledge for thy departure hence.
1230Thanke me for this, more then for all the fauors
1231Which (all too-much) I haue bestowed on thee.
1232But if thou linger in my Territories
1234Will giue thee time to leaue our royall Court,
1235By heauen, my wrath shall farre exceed the loue
1236I euer bore my daughter, or thy selfe.
1237Be gone, I will not heare thy vaine excuse,
1239 Val. And why not death, rather then liuing torment?
1243What light, is light, if Siluia be not seene?
1244What ioy is ioy, if Siluia be not by?
1246And feed vpon the shadow of perfection.
1247Except I be by Siluia in the night,
1248There is no musicke in the Nightingale.
1250There is no day for me to looke vpon.
1252If I be not by her faire influence
1254I flie not death, to flie his deadly doome,
1255Tarry I heere, I but attend on death,
1256But flie I hence, I flie away from life.
1258Lau. So-hough, Soa hough---
1260Lau. Him we goe to finde,
1261There's not a haire on's head, but t'is a Valentine.
1262Pro. Valentine?
1263Val. No.
1264Pro. Who then? his Spirit?
1265Val. Neither,
1266Pro. What then?
1267Val. Nothing.
1270Lau. Nothing.
1271Pro. Villaine, forbeare.
1277For they are harsh, vn-tuneable, and bad.
1278Val. Is Siluia dead?
1279Pro. No, Valentine.
1282Pro. No, Valentine.
1284What is your newes?
1287From hence, from Siluia, and from me thy friend.
1288Val. Oh, I haue fed vpon this woe already,
1290Doth Siluia know that I am banish'd?
1293A Sea of melting pearle, which some call teares;
1295With them vpon her knees, her humble selfe,
1297As if but now they waxed pale for woe:
1298But neither bended knees, pure hands held vp,
1301But Valentine, if he be tane, must die.
1305With many bitter threats of biding there.
1307Haue some malignant power vpon my life:
1308If so: I pray thee breath it in mine eare,
1312Time is the Nurse, and breeder of all good;
1315Hope is a louers staffe, walke hence with that
1317Thy letters may be here, though thou art hence,
1318Which, being writ to me, shall be deliuer'd
1319Euen in the milke-white bosome of thy Loue.
1321Come, Ile conuey thee through the City-gate.
1322And ere I part with thee, confer at large
1323Of all that may concerne thy Loue-affaires:
1325Regard thy danger, and along with me.
1327Bid him make haste, and meet me at the North-gate.
1330 Launce. I am but a foole, looke you, and yet I haue
1331the wit to thinke my Master is a kinde of a knaue: but
1332that's all one, if he be but one knaue: He liues not now
1333that knowes me to be in loue, yet I am in loue, but a
1335'tis I loue: and yet 'tis a woman; but what woman, I
1336will not tell my selfe: and yet 'tis a Milke-maid: yet 'tis
1339hath more qualities then a Water-Spaniell, which is
1340much in a bare Christian: Heere is the Cate-log of her
1341Condition. Inprimis. Shee can fetch and carry: why
1343onely carry, therefore is shee better then a Iade. Item.
1344She can milke, looke you, a sweet vertue in a maid with
1345cleane hands.
1346 Speed. How now Signior Launce? what newes with
1350newes then in your paper?
1352Sp. Why man? how blacke?
1353La. Why, as blacke as Inke.
1354Sp. Let me read them?
1357La. I will try thee: tell me this: who begot thee?
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New Musical Express (NME) is a British music journalism magazine published since 1952. It was the first British paper to include a singles chart, in the edition of 14 November 1952. In the 1970s it became the best-selling British music newspaper. During the period 1972 to 1976, it was particularly associated with gonzo journalism, then became closely associated with punk rock through the writings of Julie Burchill, Paul Morley and Tony Parsons. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s and 1990s, changing from newsprint in 1998.
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ISSN (Print) | 0028-6362 |
Year started | 1952 |
Indexed | 17700 articles |
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It's been a rough year. Just looking for someone to laugh with.
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Camping , Coffee and conversation , Cooking , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Exploring new areas , Nightclubs/Dancing , Shopping/Antiques , Volunteering
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Ireland is amazing! Paris was Beautiful! I have a list of other places I would like to go.
University of Houston, Houston, TX
My dogs!!!! Crime dramas, a good horror movie I've recently acquired a taste for all things law related. And a beautiful love story that seems impossible that always turns out perfect in the end.
Right now I'm a college student so homework is what I do for fun.
The Leftovers by Tom Perotta. It was for an English Literature class. But it has since been made into a mini series on HBO.
Her | What she is looking for | |
Appearance | ||
Height: | 5'5" (165cms) | 5'10" (177cms) to 8'11" (271cms) |
Body type: | I'll tell you later | About average, Athletic and toned |
Eyes: | Brown | No preference |
Hair: | Dark brown | No preference |
Lifestyle | ||
Smoke: | No Way | No Way |
Drink: | Social Drinker | No preference |
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Full time student at University of Houston. I teach a spinning class three days a week as well as being a personal trainer. |
Income: | I'll tell you later | $50,001 to $75,000, $75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000, $150,001+ |
Relationship: | Divorced | No preference |
Have kids: | No | No preference |
Wants kids: | I'll tell you later | No preference |
Background | ||
Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian | White / Caucasian |
Faith: | Christian / Protestant | Christian / Catholic, Christian / Protestant, Christian / Other |
Religious Attitude: | I'll tell you later | No preference |
Languages: | English | English |
Education: | Some college | No preference |
Public Relations student at the University of Houston |


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THE WORLD HAS BEEN INVADED BY ALIENS! It's up to a nerdy, lazy high school kid to save it!
3.83 / 5.00 7,140 ViewsHell has just led a surprise attack on Heaven. Fight your way through demons and monsters as you attempt to save all of existence from eternal darkness. Complete 7 different levels with a variety of enemy types and unique boss fights.
WASD - move
Mouse + Left Click - aim and shoot
S - drop through platform
Shift - Duck
Esc - go back to menu
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don t even play this game at all!!!!!!!!!!!
in fact what was new grounds what were they thinking?
this game should of been banned!!!!
Sorry you didn't like it. I'm still pretty new at making games, but I learned a lot while making this one. Hopefully my next game will have a lot of improvements.
This game isn't really good it's more like kibate said it had potential but didn't use it
kibate's right. it does have potential but it needs changes. and a graphical overhaul, honestly, it looks like shit.


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Trying the ever-expanding line-up of weird and wonderful wines available has never been easier, and these days even the budget supermarkets have gotten in on the act with their 'Discovery' series (Aldi) and 'Wine Atlas' range (Asda). 782 more words
Tags » Wine Blogging
Chateau Sainte Eulalie Minervois
Plasir d' Eulalie
Chateau Ste Eulalie is located in the rugged Minervois region of Southern France. This hearty wine is a traditional blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan, bursting with lush flavors of ripe plums and blackberries with a hint of black pepper. 41 more words
'Dom Pérignon 1998 - The Collection'. The world's most expensive cookbook
Over the years Dom Pérignon have found ways for the consumer to experience the prestige of their brand, even if they've never opened a bottle of their Champagne. 700 more words
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2005
The release of the 2005 vintage was announced in the May of 2015. With a good decade of ageing already under its belt the declaration was a standout for a number of reasons. 867 more words
Laithwaites Premiere Tasting – September 2016
Thanks to welcoming a new addition to my family in the last four weeks my Laithwaites Premiere September review comes in the dying hours of the month. 694 more words
UK 2016 Vintage Report #6 - September
A quick check in on my vines in what has proven to be an interesting month weather-wise. The beginning of September saw continued sunshine and temperatures hovering around the early twenties (Celsius), and the heat culminated mid-month with the hottest UK September day since 1911! 328 more words
UK 2016 Vintage Report #5 - August
A quick catch up now on how my vines are doing in the summer month of August.
There has been continued good weather throughout the month with just enough rain here and there to keep the vines watered. 452 more words


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