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Sexless Christian Marriage: Are You Trapped in One?
If you were to believe movie marriages, you would think that most couples have sex whenever and however they please. But, you're a Christian -- and despite the Bible's directive that a Christian couple shouldn't withhold sex from each other -- you suspect that you're trapped in a sexless marriage.
What are the signs of a sexless Christian marriage?
Sex is a commodity that you rarely see.
You may yearn for what you see in the movies and how happy marriages are portrayed in the Bible. If only that could be yours. The first sign of a sexless marriage is that, well, you don't have sex. Or, if you do, it is so infrequent that you think it may have gone out of fashion, as far as your spouse is concerned. Once a week is great. Once a month is alright. Once every six months, well, something's going on there. Or not, actually.
Sex is a weapon for manipulation or control.
In your relationship, your spouse may use sex as a weapon. What I mean by that is that he or she refuses to have sex if you do something or say something that they don't like. You get into an argument, have a disagreement or difference of opinion, or something happens that is undesirable and your spouse refuses to be sexually intimate with you. A different side of the same coin is that your spouse uses the Bible to demand sex from you. Your spouse says that he or she should have it because the Bible says it: God tells us that you shouldn't withhold sex from each other, except for times of prayer. Or, that you should submit to your husband (or wife) by doing what he or she says regarding sex.
You're afraid you're no longer attracted to your spouse.
In many sexless marriages, one or both partners are no longer attracted to one another, for whatever reason. You may have grown so incredibly tired of constantly being rejected by your partner when it comes to sex that you've just stopped asking for it or hoping that it would ever happen. And despite the Bible's admonishment to stay faithful to your wife or husband and to resist temptation, you may think that those options don't look so bad, at least for you. After all, you're not having sex, the attraction has waned, and your spouse uses sex to attempt to control you. You're probably thinking that there's got to be something better than this. And you'd be right.
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Many men and also women find themselves frustrated and unloved in a sexless marriage that can go on for years. This may not mean a total lack of sex but when it becomes once a month if you are lucky and each time it seems to be a hassle for your partner and hardly satisfying you know your marriage is in trouble.
My friend Paul seemed like a happy guy with a good marriage so when he confided in me that he made love to his wife less than once a month I was quite shocked! In fact the figures show that nearly 25% of married people make love less than once a month and that goes across all ages not just the elderly. This article is not about how this comes about or about my friend but instead is about how to save a sexless marriage if you, like Paul, find yourself trapped inside one!
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For some reason, many Christians believe that sex is bad. Yet, the Bible teaches just the opposite. God's intention for sex within marriage is that it should be not just good, but great, and incredibly satisfying and fulfilling for both partners. He wants us to enjoy it and enjoy each other in the process of being intimate physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Why, then is good sex or little to no sex in a Christian marriage bad?
Dear friends know each other almost as well as they know themselves. That should be even more true for spouses who have an intimate relationship. How well do you know your husband or wife? Is he or she your best friend or someone you just tolerate because you've got a ring that says you're together? This article will give you several things you can do to get to know your spouse as your best friend, if he or she isn't that for you already.


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The National Hockey League (NHL) and locked-out players reached a tentative agreement on Sunday to end a costly labor dispute and salvage a condensed season that was days away from being canceled entirely.The deal was announced jointly by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) Executive Director Donald Fehr following a marathon 16-hour negotiation session that began on Saturday at a Manhattan hotel."We have to dot a lot of I's and cross a lot of T's. There is still a lot of work to be done, but the basic framework has been agreed upon," Bettman told reporters."We have to go through a ratification process and the Board of Governors has to approve it from the league side and, obviously, the players have to approve it as well."Bettman said details on the upcoming season could be released later on Sunday and some reports suggest a 50-game season, down from the usual 82 games, could begin Jan. 15.News of the tentative deal came just days ahead of the NHL's self-imposed Jan. 11 deadline to reach an agreement or risk losing a season that was originally due to begin last October.With talks unraveling and the NHL on the verge of canceling the entire season, the 113-day lockout ended with the help of a U.S. federal mediator who enticed the two parties back to the bargaining table for a final push to make a deal.The return of the NHL created an instant buzz across hockey mad Canada, with even Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper greeting the news with relief."Glad to see a deal between the #NHL players and the league. Great news for hockey fans and communities across Canada." Harper tweeted.Many teams, particularly those based in the United States, are bracing for a fan backlash while owners and players begin to calculate the damage done by the lockout.Fan loyaltyAfter four work stoppages in 20 years fans appeared mixed on whether to forgive or punish both sides for dragging them through another labor dispute.The lockout took a toll on Canada's economy, specifically the many sporting goods stores, bars and other businesses that rely heavily on alcohol and merchandise sales during the hockey season, which lasts nine months when played in full."The NHL lockout piled on to what was already a slowing underlying Canadian growth rate in the fall," Doug Porter, deputy chief economist at BMO Capital Markets, told the Globe and Mail newspaper recently.The dispute, which the league has said was costing it about $18-$20 million a day, or about $2 billion to date, began in mid-September when the previous collective bargaining agreement expired with both sides at odds over how to split the NHL's $3.3 billion in revenue.Despite a new $2 billion television deal, record revenues and Bettman's boast that the NHL was enjoying unprecedented popularity, owners decided to once again test the loyalty of sponsors, business partners and fans suffering from lockout fatigue by seeking more concessions from players.The dispute, the first since a lockout wiped out the entire 2004-05 campaign, is the second longest by the NHL and players and it is expected that fans could be slow to return to the arenas."NHL fans have been too quick to embrace the NHL after a lockout. Let players & owners know your anger by voting with your wallet." one disgruntled fan posted on Twitter.Even some NHL players voiced their concerns for the likely challenge that awaits NHL teams who rely on less traditional hockey markets for their fan base."It's going to be tough, especially for some of the smaller market teams but at the same time hockey is one of the most exciting, if not the most exciting, game in the world and we have great passionate fans and they are very knowledgeable about the game," said Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos, the NHL's leading goal scorer last season."You can just hope that they understand that this was a tough process for both side and we tried to make it as painless as possible."Small victoriesWith the two sides reportedly settling on a new 10-year deal with an opt-out clause after the eighth year, fans may not have to concern themselves about another work stoppage for a decade.While players can claim a number of small victories, including a more favorable salary cap -- $64.3 million per team from $60 million -- it is the owners who once again won the war, securing the 50-50 split in hockey related revenues they had been seeking since early in negotiations.Under the previous agreement players received 57 percent of revenues. 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This case is supposedly from Italy. The case is a very sturdy plastic that has a gel membrane that covers the screen side of case. It fits most smartphones. The membrane is the only thing that makes me nervous about the case. The case has a great seal around the edges of the case. The top if the case has a lock that keeps the case together. It also came with a lanyard.
I also did a water submerge test for 30 minutes. Nothing leaked. Supposedly it can take quite the fall.
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Edit: The case worked great on my 75 mile bike trip. It survived a rain storm and a fall, but the fall cracked that case. But the phone survived the 7 foot fall. The case is great for water things but not dropping I found out.
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Former Baseball Player Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges Recounts Lakeland Criminal Defense Attorney
Lakeland, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 13, 2014 - Domestic violence is more common than most people think. It is the bad side of an intimate relationship gone wrong.
"A relatively well known former major league baseball player, Wladimir Balentien, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery and felony false imprisonment as a result of a dispute with his about to be ex-wife," outlines Lakeland criminal defense lawyer, Thomas Grajek, who is not involved in the case.
The couple had been married for approximately six years and the 29-year-old Balentien, who once played for the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners, allegedly got into a confrontation with his wife one weekend. He had apparently become enraged when she did not answer the door or phone when he arrived at her home. He tore out several window screens and gained access to the home through a dining room window. As his wife was running upstairs for safety, he allegedly grabbed her, followed her into the bedroom and locked the door behind him. Balentien's wife was not alone in the house at the time of the incident. His young daughter was also at home.
An eyewitness called police and Balentien was taken into custody and a judge subsequently issued a restraining order that he was to stay away from his wife.
Domestic violence is widely recognized as a serious crime and as such, has garnered much attention from lawmakers, various organizations and most certainly the media. Due to the intimate nature of the crime, which usually takes place between a wife and husband, many think of this offense as being physical in nature. "This is not always the case," points out Grajek. There are actually several actions that may lead to domestic violence charges, and they include spousal rape, child incest, holding a victim captive against their will and the actual use of or the threat of using physical force against a victim.
"The kinds of charges that may be laid can include sexual battery (rape), kidnapping or false imprisonment and battery or assault. These kinds of crimes are vigorously prosecuted, so if you have been charged with domestic violence, you must contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the first possible opportunity," Grajek explains. Domestic violence may be a felony or a misdemeanor and becomes an even more serious felony if there are aggravating circumstances such as stalking or strangulation. If an accused makes the decision to plead no contest or plead guilty to a domestic violence charge, their arrest record cannot be expunged or sealed.
In Florida, domestic violence cases are now sent to the criminal trial divisions and anyone arrested is held without bond until they are brought before a judge for a preliminary presentation/appearance. They may make bond at that time and if so, they may also be given a bond condition that forbids them to have contact with the alleged victim. This may be modified or removed by a competent criminal defense lawyer by filing a Bond Motion. "This is a complex process and no one should attempt to deal with these types of charges on their own. One wrong step and things could go terribly wrong. Contact an attorney as soon as possible," suggests Grajek.
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I switched over to this as my means of fastening and allowing for stretching of my top wire and have no complaints about them.http://www.orchardvalleysupply.com/o...&idcategory=14
So you actually used them? Do you have a diagram of how you made is work in your system? I considered them a while back but don't recall why I decided to do something else...
There is a section picture in the link.
You drill a hole, slide in the vise, and secure with screws. pass the wire through the back side and pull tight. as the wire retracts the teeth bite into the wire and secure it.
works like those chinese finger traps. the harder you pull the tighter the grip.
how easy is it to loosen those if you need to adjust the posts or they settle?
I think that's why I went with the adjustable tension via turnbuckles. I wanted to be able to adjust the posts and the tension of the wire...
Ahhh. You would have to cut the wire or just loosen the other end and pull it through.
On my system I have an eyebolt on one end of the wire (looped back and cable clamped) and the wirevise on the other. tension is pulled against a central post.
I see. Yeah, since this trellis was my first go at it I was looking for maximum adjustability to account for the unforeseen!
I would probably consider that in a potential future version of a trellis, although if my wife ever sees the patio-design Boerderij_Kabouter posted I might be building one sooner rather than later.


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Comfort Inn
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Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
Phone: (740) 296-5549
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»Golden Chopsticks
Ditch your everyday food and head to North York Street, to enjoy delectable Chinese food at Golden Chopsticks. With authentic dishes served at pocket friendly prices, this is a perfect stop for all Chinese cuisine lovers. They also provide catering services.
»The Pointe
Located inside the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, The Pointe Sea & Steak serves delicious seafood and steaks in an intimate ambiance, perfect for a dinner date. The menu is quite diverse and cooked to perfection with fresh catch only. Their bar menu is quite exhaustive as well.
»Bridge Tavern & Grill
Bridge Tavern & Grill is located on Main Street and is known to serve delectable American food. It also features a well stocked bar. Enjoy your meals with a breathtaking view of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. From a hearty breakfast of pancakes to wholesome lunch and dinner preparations, this restaurant is much popular among many locals.
»Bridgelin Chinese Restaurant
On 29th Street is the delicious Bridgelin Chinese Restaurant, serving Cantonese and Chinese food. They are known for offering good buffets. In a simple, clean ambiance, you will be served authentic meals by a friendly staff.
»Vagabond Kitchen
Fresh, locally sourced ingredients, creative menu and a casual, down home atmosphere are some of the reasons for the Vagabond Kitchen's popularity. Stop by to sample dishes like Chicarrón, Korean Pulled Pork Tacos and Brookside burger.
»Metropolitan Citi Grill
Metropolitan Citi Grill offers an elegant dining experience for the entire family. The menu is inspired by classic American cuisine and features signature dishes like Lobster Bisque, Sesame Crusted Salmon, 12 Oz. Certified Black Angus Ribeye and Balsamic Steak. Besides this, paninis, pastas, salads and small plates offer a lighter variation for those who wish it. A good selection of wine and cocktails are the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
»Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
With conveniently long hours, Perkins is a great place to stop by for a hearty breakfast or quick snack at virtually anytime. The staff are friendly and accommodating, making for a pleasant dining experience. Try the Buttermilk Pancakes, Mammoth Muffin, Fresh Baked Chicken Pot Pie, Jumbo Shrimp Dinner and Peanut Butter Silk pie. Kids will love the special children's menu.
»Figaretti's Restaurant
Enjoy a relaxed, friendly ambiance at Figarelli's. The restaurant serves up delicious portions of authentic Italian fare like homemade potato gnocchi, chicken parmesan over fettuccini, stuffed rigatoni and wild mushroom risotto. A nice meal out for the entire family.
A casual, low-key local pizza joint, stop by Greco's for a quick slice or a casual evening out with friends and family. They also have an all you can eat buffet menu on weekdays. Spinach Salad with Shrimp, Breaded Cod Sandwich and Homemade chile and Pepperoni Roll are some of their daily specials and signature dishes.
»Cilantro Latin Grill
Cilantro Latin Grill has a casual, relaxed ambiance, perfect for a quick meal or a casual meal with friends and family. The menu is full of bold, classic flavors and features a selection of burritos. arepas, salads, meal bowls and entrees. Sip a cold beer accompanied by a crunchy bowl of chips and queso or try fresh arepas.
»Stratford Springs
Stratford Springs is a local fine dining restaurant that specializes in seafood and steaks. Try the Stratford Filet, a perfectly grilled filet with smoked pecan bacon, whole bean hollandaise, caramelized sugar and crisp onion straws. The ambiance is casual, yet elegant and the staff is friendly. A good place for a family meal, group dinner or special event.
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Undo's Elm Grove has a casual, relaxed ambiance. The restaurant welcomes families and groups to come in and enjoy a delicious Italian meal. The menu features classics like toasted ravioli, shrimp scampi, chicken mattozzi, veal marsala, as well as oven-fresh pizzas and sinful desserts. Head to the lounge and sports bar for a pre or post dinner drink- live music on Friday and Saturday evenings make it a happening local hangout. Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a fun evening out.


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The Colorado Department of Transportation has an opening for a traffic signal electrician. The position is based in Colorado Springs.
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This is a shot of the Degray Lake Swimming Area in Arkansas. Shot handheld with a Nikon 3200 camera.
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Paperbark Maple
I was wondering if anyone here had one? I did a search and found out they were hardy to USDA Zone 4. We're in Z5a. Now that our house is up, I was hoping to get one and plant it on the east side of the house. This would protect it from the harsh west/northwest winter winds. Any advice? Marg
We sell Paperbark Maples at our Nursery here in zone 5b. The location you are planting the tree will insure that an abnormally cold winter will not cause die back (especially during its first years of being established). Remember to water it ALL through next summer. Paperbark maples require extra moisture during drought conditions.
As for "zone" ratings, it should be noted that these numbers are "guidelines" at best. They are estimates, and should not be taken as "written in stone". There are "micro-climates" around most homes or gardens. Some areas around your house will mimic a zone 6. I grow plants that are rated for zone 6 and they come back quite nicely.
Planting on the east side is a safe bet. Hopefully it will get some roof rain water run off.
I just planted a foot tall 2nd year seedling in a somewhat protected place but it will still receive northwest winds in winter here in central ontario, Zone 5a. (A redbud has survived in the same location for seven years.)
The seed originated from the west coast (lots of moisture) but Paperbark Maples grow in Ottawa so I'm experimenting. Quite a few of my seedlings died this summer due to the heat and dry conditions.
Crossing my fingers....
We just had a paperbark planted with a southern exposure about a month ago. The tree was about 8 feet at planting and continues to show beautiful green leaves; a few are turning brown. I continue to water it daily. How long should the daily water continue, and what should I watch for in the way of pests, etc....?
You need to make sure the tree is well watered in it`s first season. That doesn`t mean it has to be watered daily although in the height of summer when it`s dry and hot, it`s a good practice. As for pests, I don``t really know. It depends on your location and what kinds of pests there can cause problems.
In Zone 5, here in central Ontario, the Paperbark Maple (grown from seed) I planted three years ago in a protected spot in 2007 is slowing growing and is now four feet. All others I had in the open are not with me any longer. Smile.
In your Zone 9, Jack, I'd think it would be a little too hot. Keeping it moist is important to it's taking hold. Some sites say Zone 5-7 others to Zone 9. It likes a moist retentive soil and will tolerate clay apparently. Good Luck!


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"It's our fault but we move 100,000 people a day and it's all done with paper," Dart said.
Federal and local law enforcement officers searching for Robbins were knocking on doors in Illinois and Indiana on Friday, including those of his friends and relatives, the sheriff's office said. The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to his apprehension.
In a late afternoon interview, Dart said there had been sightings of the fugitive and that authorities had been close to catching him.
Robbins, a Gary, Ind., native, was serving a sentence for murder and weapons convictions out of Marion County in Indiana.
Witnesses to the 2002 killing told police Robbins was arguing with his wife outside a birthday party in Indianapolis when a man intervened, telling Robbins he should not hit a woman, according to court documents. The witnesses said Robbins then retrieved a gun from a car and shot the man, Rutland Melton, in the chest before fleeing.
He started serving his sentence in October 2004 and his earliest projected release date was more than 16 years from now, on June 29, 2029.
It is not the first time a prisoner has been mistakenly freed from the Cook County Jail.
In 2009, Jonathan Cooper, who was serving a 30-year manslaughter sentence in Mississippi, was brought to Chicago to face charges that he failed to register as a sex offender.
Prosecutors dropped the charges because, as an inmate, he could not comply with the Sex Offender Registration Act.
A clerk reportedly failed to include the Mississippi sentence information in Cooper's file, and jail staff released him.
Cooper turned himself in several days later.
In a more recent embarrassment for law enforcement officials in Chicago, two convicted bank robbers escaped from a high-rise federal lockup in December by climbing down the side of the building on a rope made of bed sheets and jumping into a cab. Authorities recaptured both men, one of whom remained on the run for about two weeks. Officials have yet to provide a public explanation of the jailbreak.
Associated Press writers Don Babwin in Chicago and Pamela Engel in Indianapolis contributed to this report.


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Science & Research
National parks present unique opportunities for scientific research. The South Florida Natural Resources Center (SFNRC) conducts work across various program areas that informs the management of the south Florida national park units.
Ongoing research is critical, as park lands are restored and managed using the best available science. As such, the SFNRC regularly issues permits for researchers from universities, non-governmental organizations, and other federal, state, and local agencies.
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Florida Invaders
Everglades National Park also is one of seven parks encompassed by the South Florida / Caribbean Network, one of the 32 geographic networks that make up the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program, which was launched in 1998 to build a stronger scientific foundation for the management and protection of natural resources across the country.


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Formed in 1680 to manage British fur-trade interests in North America, Canada's Hudson's Bay hbc.t 1.1574074074074074% Hudson's Bay Co. Canada: Toronto CAD26.22 0.3 1.1574074074074074% /Date(1427835600000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 137808 P/E Ratio 30.488372093023255 Market Cap 4720032172.09625 Dividend Yield 0.7627765064836003% Rev. per Employee 171835 More quote details and news » has a rich history on which to draw. Originally housed in forts near the bay, the retailer's outposts have been selling one of its customer favorites—tricolor blankets—for two centuries. Investors don't have nearly the same loyalty.
Local investors are understandably skeptical about Hudson's Bay and other Canadian retailers. Department-store giant T. Eaton & Co. went public in 1998, only to file for "creditor protection" 15 months later. The real-estate machinations of Hudson's Bay's previous owner, the late Jerry Zucker—who sold its profitable credit-card operation to fund his purchase and then allowed its stores and management to deteriorate—left a bad taste. The most recent owner is from a prominent real-estate family in the U.S., which tends to raise investors' suspicions.
So it wasn't too surprising that when Hudson's Bay came public last month at 17 Canadian dollars ($17.27), the shares already were marked down by 15% from the original asking price of C$20. The stock (ticker: HBC.Canada) quickly settled afterward at C$16.75. Kathleen Wong, an analyst at Toronto-based Veritas, doesn't think that's cheap enough and has a C$12 target price.
That seems too negative, based on Hudson's Bay's recent successes.
The retailer entered a new era in 2007 when a private-equity partnership bought it for C$1.1 billion. The partners' fund was spearheaded by Richard A. Baker, whose father, Robert, owns one of the biggest shopping-mall developers in the world and serves as chief executive of the fund.
The department-store company they created today generates about C$4 billion in annual revenue, gathered from operating about 25 million square feet of store space under three banners—the Hudson's Bay Company (also known as The Bay), with 90 Canadian stores; Home Outfitters, a bed and bath superstore with 69 locations in Canada; and U.S.-based Lord & Taylor and its 48 stores, which the firm purchased in 2006.
The younger Baker, who now heads the retailer, also can use Lord & Taylor as a guide. On a recent tour of the chain's famous Fifth Avenue flagship in Manhattan, he explained that Lord & Taylor has expanded its portfolio of designer brands and upgraded its technology to track everything from women's shoes to men's fashion to help drive sales. Despite a lot of initial skepticism from rivals, Lord & Taylor sales have grown to $210 per square foot in 2011, up 20% from $175 per square foot in fiscal 2009 (Lord & Taylor figures are in U.S. dollars). Adjusting for the roughly $20 million negative effect of Hurricane Sandy, Lord & Taylor's same-store sales would have jumped 3.7% in November.
"Rather than dealing in real estate and pricing his way out, Baker repositioned Lord & Taylor in New York, working with the brands to create a whole new retail environment," says Vince Camuto, a fashion designer for shoes and clothes.
Baker is trying to get similar momentum from Hudson's Bay. He hired Bonnie Brooks, a former merchandising chief at Canada's higher-end Holt Renfrew chain to restore the Bay's fashion sense and replaced management. It's refurbishing anchor stores and working more closely with important brands like Michael Kors and Burberry.
"We have world-class management people in every chair, the right vendor mix, and capital expenditure necessary to raise our sales per square foot," Baker says. The new executive team has a 14.6% equity stake.
What's intriguing is that the bar isn't set too high for Hudson's Bay to succeed. "We're not trying to invent anything new like J.C. Penney jcp 7.407407407407407% J.C. Penney Co. Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD8.41 0.58 7.407407407407407% /Date(1427835715500-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 30595167 AFTER HOURS USD8.5 0.09 1.070154577883472% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 197886 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 2389097423.9257 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 107518 More quote details and news » (JCP)," says Michael Culhane, chief financial officer of Hudson's Bay. At major department stores, sales average $240 per square foot, but Hudson's Bay's averages a measly $137 a square foot. The Canadian chain's three-to-five-year goal is $178 a square foot. "It's about using the existing space more productively," says Culhane.
The far-flung regional outposts remain the biggest worry to specialists like John Andrew, real-estate professor at Queen's University, in Kingston, Ontario. "Nobody goes to the centers in Kingston and Ottawa," he says. "You almost can't believe they're in the same franchise" as the more urbane stores in Montreal and Toronto, he says. Baker insists significant changes are being made at these stores.
It's also facing new competition from Target TGT -0.08522035549062576% Target Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD82.07 -0.07 -0.08522035549062576% /Date(1427835914311-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5160499 AFTER HOURS USD82 -0.07 -0.08529304252467405% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 207522 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 52712442191.3214 Dividend Yield 2.5344218350188865% Rev. per Employee 209274 More quote details and news » (TGT) and Nordstrom JWN 0.37490627343164207% Nordstrom Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD80.32 0.3 0.37490627343164207% /Date(1427835727570-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1154991 AFTER HOURS USD80.32 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 14014 P/E Ratio 21.13684210526316 Market Cap 15236287949.6869 Dividend Yield 1.842629482071713% Rev. per Employee 201582 More quote details and news » (JWN).
At C$16.75, Hudson's Bay is valued at 6.9 times enterprise value—market value plus net debt—divided by management's 2013 estimate of C$451 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. That's near the top end of the roughly five to seven times that comparable retailers get. But for each 5% annual gain in revenue per square foot, annual cash flows are estimated to grow by 10%. Based on the 6.9 multiple, with net debt unchanged, the stock would be worth more than C$20. The company has also instituted a C36 cent dividend, for a yield of 2.2%.
Baker does have a real-estate card to play. He could create a real-estate investment trust that would cash in on the structure's recent popularity. Just a couple weeks ago, Loblaw l.t -0.402123210551713% Loblaw Cos. Ltd. Canada: Toronto CAD61.92 -0.25 -0.402123210551713% /Date(1427835600000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 384085 P/E Ratio 344 Market Cap 25643942240.6354 Dividend Yield 1.582687338501292% Rev. per Employee 218518 More quote details and news » (L.Canada), the big Canadian grocery chain, announced it would create a REIT in 2013, sending its shares 24% higher. Baker concedes his interest but says it's years away if it does occur. Hudson's Bay stock could be worth as much as an extra $8 a share, by Wong's reckoning, if it followed the Loblaws model.
That's a nice kicker for shareholders, but we'd prefer to see some fundamental gains at the northern outposts first.
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The invention relates to a push-pull amplifier having a silent start circuit. To overcome the problem of noise during start up the amplifier of the invention comprises a silent start circuit, which decides the "perfect" moment to start the power switches without the known start-up noise.
1. Push-pull amplifier having an input for receiving an input signal and an output for supplying an output signal which push-pull amplifier comprises a pulse width modulator comprising at least two integrators, comparator and a feedback element, a switching unit having at least two switches coupled to the output of the pulse width modulator and a demodulator filter coupled to the output of the switching unit characterized in that the pulse width modulator comprises a silent start circuit for obtaining a start-up of the amplifier without start-up noise, which silent start circuit having a sudden loop for disabling the switching unit during start-up.
2. A push-pull amplifier as claimed in
3. Silent start circuit for use in a push-pull amplifier as claimed in claim 1.
[0001] The invention relates to a push-pull amplifier as described in the preamble of claim 1.
[0002] From the U.S. Pat. No. 5,805,020 a silent start Class D amplifier is known wherein start-up noise is corrected by adding an analog switch to the integrator circuit. In an alternate embodiment a silent start switch connects a variable resistance to a comparator input. The resistance gradually increases to overcome start-up noise.
[0003] A disadvantage of this known silent start Class D amplifier is that activating the switching unit is done at a completely arbitrary moment.
[0004] It is an object of the invention to provide a push-pull amplifier and a silent start circuit, which do not have the disadvantages of the known amplifier and silent start circuit. To this end, a push-pull amplifier comprises the features of claim 1. The invention provides the possibility to firstly bring the loop approximately at the required level and secondly to wait with the switching on moment till the moment at which the start up noise is as small as possible.
[0005] Embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.
[0006] Herewith a cross-reference is made to the following co-pending applications of the same applicant and of the same date: "Carrousel handshake" applicant's ref. No. ID603908, Application No. 0 201 818.2 "Level shifter" applicant's ref. No. ID604680, Application No. 0 201 826.5 "PWM limiter" applicant's ref No. ID604682, Application No. 0 201 828.1 "Demodulation filter" applicant's ref. No. ID604683, Application No. 0 201 829.9.
[0007] These and other aspects of the invention will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the examples described hereinafter. Herein shows
[0008]FIG. 1 schematically an example of a push-pull amplifier,
[0009]FIG. 2 schematically the equivalent circuit during start-up,
[0010]FIG. 3 the optimal start-up moments,
[0011]FIG. 4 an example of the silent loop circuit,
[0012]FIG. 5 an example of the comparator input signals in silent mode,
[0013]FIG. 6 a circuit with the silent start circuits, and
[0014]FIG. 7 an example of the silent start logic implementation.
[0015]FIG. 1 shows block-schematic an example of a push-pull amplifier PPA according to the invention. Via an input unit IU the amplifier receives the input signal. The input unit IU is coupled to a pulse-width modulator PWM, which is coupled with an output to a switching unit SU. The switching unit supplies an output signal via a demodulation filter DF to the output O of the amplifier. The pulse-width modulator PWM is coupled in a feedback loop with a feedback element RF which is coupled with one side to the output of the switching unit SU and with the other side to the input of the pulse-width modulator. The pulse-width modulator further comprises a first integrator FI and a second integrator SI and a comparator COM, the input of the first integrator is coupled to the output of the input unit IU and the input of the second integrator is coupled to an output of the first integrator FI and also coupled to an oscillator OSC.
[0016] The switching unit SU comprises a switch control unit SCU and a first and second switch SW1, SW2, respectively. The demodulation filter DF is in this example shown as an inductance L and a capacitance C can be a second order low-pass demodulation filter, or higher order demodulation filter.
[0017] Instead of using two integrators it is also possible to use only one integrator. At the inverting input of the comparator for example a saw tooth signal can then be supplied.
[0018] A common problem with audio amplifiers is the occurrence of noises in the loudspeaker when the amplifier is switched on. Considerable design effort is usually needed to reduce this start-up noise or 'plop'. In a Class D feedback amplifier two mechanisms contribute to start-up noise.
[0019] First, when the amplifier is started, the initial condition of the integrators (FI, SI see FIG. 1) in the loop is undefined and usually not even near the steady state region. Therefore, the loop needs some time to settle. Since the switching unit is active during this settling this can lead to audible noises in the loudspeaker. Ideally, the output of the amplifier produces a 50% dutycycle squarewave signal directly after start-up.
[0020] Second, before start-up the output of the switching unit is usually in a high-ohmic state to prevent DC current in the loudspeaker. At a certain moment in time the output starts switching. Even if the amplifier is able to produce a perfect pulse width modulated signal with 50% dutycycle directly after start-up this always results in a response in the loudspeaker because the demodulation filter needs to settle.
[0021] Assuming that the amplifier is able to produce the desired 50% dutycycle squarewave signal directly, the only degree of freedom that remains is the phase at which the signal is started.
[0022]FIG. 2 shows schematically the equivalent circuit during start up.
[0023] In order to determine the optimal starting phase consider the situation shown in FIG. 3. Here the voltage source VS generates a square wave with amplitude As and a frequency ωs much higher than the cut-off frequency ωo of the filter. Initially, switch S1 is open and no energy is stored in the filter, i.e. both inductor current IL and capacitor voltage VC are zero.
[0024] After switch S1 is closed and the filter has settled to steady state the inductor current IL and capacitor voltage VC change periodically. The energy stored in the inductor and capacitor are expressed as:
[0025] In steady state the total energy stored in the filter also changes periodically. The optimal time to close the switch is in the phase of the source signal where the stored energy reaches the minimal value.
[0026] In the stopband the energy stored in the components in a LC-filter decreases rapidly from source to load and is dominated by the element nearest to the source to load and is dominated by the element nearest to the source. In the second order filter shown in FIG. 2. the total stored energy is dominated by the inductor. Therefore the stored energy is nearly minimal when the inductor current IL is zero. The source signal VS and inductor current IL during steady state are shown in FIG. 3.
[0027] As can be seen in FIG. 3 the inductor current IL becomes zero twice each in each period of the source. Consequently, the optimal start-up moment is at Ľ or ľ of the period. For the output response both moments are equivalent. However, since in is preferred that the output is switched to the lowside first in order to charge the bootstrap. Therefore, the optimal phase to start switching is at ľ period. This derivation is also valid for higher order demodulation filters.
[0028] Now two problems have to be solved to realize the optimal startup behavior. First, the control loop needs to be in steady state before the output is enabled and second the output has to be enabled at the optimal moment.
[0029] The first problem can easily be solved by using a secondary feedback loop. As explained earlier, the signal that is fed back to the virtual ground of the first integrator in the loop is a squarewave current with amplitude Ifb=Vp/R1. This current can be emulated by a switched current source that is controlled by the same comparator output as used to control the switching unit.
[0030] This results in the system shown in FIG. 4. The pulse width modulator PWM4 operates as follows. As long as the switching unit (SU, see FIG. 1) is not enabled, no current is fed back through resistor R1. In this case the switched current source (SCU, see FIG. 1) is enabled and a current +Isilent or −Isilent is fed back to the virtual ground. As far as the loop is concerned this situation is equivalent to the situation where the switching unit is enabled and the switched current source SS4 is disabled as long as Isilent equals Ifb. Consequently, the loop converges to steady state. After steady state is reached, which is within a few clock-cycles, the switched current source is disabled and the switching unit is enabled simultaneously. This secondary feedback configuration is called the silent loop since it operates only if the switching unit is disabled.
[0031] The second problem is to determine the optimal moment to switch between the silent loop and the main loop. For this purpose the internal signals can be exploited. Since the silent loop is equivalent to the main loop the internal signals in silent mode are identical to those in normal mode. These signals are shown in FIG. 5.
[0032] In FIG. 5 can be seen that the optimal moment to enable the switching unit is when the plus signal crosses zero. This moment can easily be detected by a second comparator COM62 as shown in FIG. 6. The output signal of this comparator is called the sync signal. In order to have optimal startup behavior the signal that enables the switching unit has to be synchronized with the rising edge of the sync signal. For this purpose a simple logic circuit SSLOG6 can be used.
[0033] Note that the inverting input of the second compurgator is not connected to the signal ground but to a low pass filtered version of the plus signal. This has been done to compensate for offset errors which cause a DC component to the internal signals which influences the timing.
[0034] The signal path contains two switched current sources. The function of these sources is to either sink or source a current of constant magnitude depending on a logic control signal.
[0035]FIG. 7 shows an implementation of the silent start logic circuit SSLOG7.
[0036] It is to be noticed that above the invention has been described on the basis of an example but that the man skilled in the art is well aware of amendments without departing from the invention.
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The bud!
Here is a couple of pics of my first ever buds on 2 year old plant. It's a nice deep rose pink but I wish it would hurry up and open so I can see the flower. I have posted a pic of the whole plant so you can admire its cute little bum lol
Averil uk
WoW! That's great news Averil. Congrats! They should last for several days I think.
I think I may have a bud too! It does not look too good at the moment so I've not got high hopes just yet. It's on one of my seed grown plants so I will let you all know what happens.
Is your plant a seed grown one? So happy for you, well done! Up the UK!!!
Gill UK
That is wonderul Averil. Especially on one of your own plants. Those buds seem to take forever to open when you are patiently (Ha!) waiting for them show their faces.
Cannot wait to see it.
This plant is a very nice specimen, wonderful branching and symectrical.
Gill, Looking forward to seeing yours also.
I'm excited for you too. Knowing how long it takes to get a bud,then wait for it to open. I'm doing that right now myself on a two year old .
Gill excited for you too. You have been waiting for a bud for a long time.
Maybe this is our year. Yea!!!
Thanks for all your kind comments folks
Gill, yes it's grown from a seed. All my plants were seeds bought on ebay so I really haven't a clue what I've got. I'm pleased yours has budded Gill. Put up a pic when it opens
Sharon, I hope your blooms open soon. Maybe this is our year lol


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Orange Maple Glazed Salmon
By the time January rolls around it's time to face the music: we've indulged in latkes and sufganiyot (It's only once a year!), avoided insulting co-workers by eating mounds of their homemade cookies, (they stayed up all night baking), and rang in the New Year with a heaping stack of (you fill in the blank) nutty chocolate rugelach made with that cream cheese dough.
It's time to lighten up, people.
But in the short days of January, when Shabbat approaches in what feels like mid-afternoon, the last thing we want to do is plan a menu of self-denial. I want to be sure there's plenty of color and big flavors on the plate even if I'm making an effort to cut some calories and load in extra veggies.
We start with this honey whole wheat challah from The Nosher's Editor Shannon Sarna. It tasted like a sweet indulgent challah, but with the addition of whole wheat flour and even ground flax seed.
This rich, but low cal vegan broth showcases bright orange Pumpkin Matzah Balls. This is great recipe to have up your sleeve for dairy meals or for when you have vegetarian guests at the table.
I chose to serve salmon, the kid- friendly fish. Searching my winter markets I turn to citrus for bright flavor and balance with my favorite local maple syrup. The moist salmon fillets are a perfect foil for a glossy Asian glaze. This dish is fine served at room temperature and will make tasty leftovers.
To go along with the salmon, I love these Chinese sesame noodles. This recipe is great with soba noodles, thin spaghetti, rice vermicelli or those super low calorie, gluten-free tofu Shirataki. With a load of crisp veggies tossed in a tangle of irresistible noodles this dish provides a perfect alternative for kids who may snub fish. The noodles benefit from hanging out in your refrigerator for a day or two before serving, so prepare this one in advance.
While beautiful winter salad greens are hard to come by in the northeast, Bibb or Butter lettuce is usually available and perfect for this avocado salad with carrot ginger dressing. Here's that carrot/ginger dressing that your kids can't get enough of.
For dessert, I've started experimenting with baked apples lately and with good reason. The carved out cavity provides lots of opportunities for fun filings and it's a guilt free dessert that satisfies. Take advantage of the fact that you're serving fish and use butter (not margarine) in this easy, granola based filling. Have gluten-free guests at your table? Consider this version of spiced baked apples instead.
And while we're lightening it up for this dairy Shabbat dinner, you can chose your favorite frozen yogurt to serve on top of these apples. Be sure to serve them warm, if possible.
Turning to dried fruit is another great way to insert color on the dessert plate without adding fat. These spiced apricots dipped in dark chocolate have three ingredients-two if you omit the spicy chili powder. We're talking easy, super low fat, and kid-friendly.
Yes, it's a lightened up Shabbat but nobody expects you to finish without a little piece of some baked deliciousness. If we're already enjoying a bit of dairy in this dinner I'm ready to bake these spiced chocolate oat cookies. They're thick, deeply chocolaty and brownie-like. That'll do the trick.
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4 salmon fillets
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
2 navel oranges (for zest and juice listed below)
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 scallions-chopped
4 cloves garlic- peeled and chopped
1 two inch piece fresh ginger- peeled and minced
1/3 cup maple syrup (grade B is best for cooking and baking)
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp orange zest
Rinse and pat dry salmon fillets.
Place on large plate and salt and pepper each piece. Set aside.
Heat a large, cast iron or non-stick frying pan. Do not oil. When the pan is hot add sesame seeds. Stir often and watch carefully to avoid burning. Toast until golden. Set aside in small dish.
Juice orange to fill 1/3 cup and set aside.
Grate or zest orange peel being careful to do so with a light hand. Do not zest white pith (it's bitter). Measure 1 Tb. and set aside.
Wipe out frying pan and place on medium flame. Heat EVOO until glistening and place salmon filets, skin side down in pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Turn gently and brown the second side. Do not move fish while it is cooking. If skin sticks or falls off, it's ok. It may be discarded if you like.
Remove fish from pan and set aside.
Place remaining ingredients (except sesame seeds) in pan and stir to combine. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is reduced and thickened.
If using a cast iron pan, return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce on top of fillets. If using a non-stick pan, place fillets in an ovenproof dish (spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking) and spoon sauce over fish.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes or until fish is cooked to your liking. If you like the salmon, cooked through, it should flake with a fork.
Plate salmon with glaze from the bottom of pan and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Note: This dish may be served hot, warm or at room temperature. It makes great leftovers.
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Israeli Salad Ceviche
Summer is here and it's time for fresh, easy and quick recipes so you can be out at the beach or by the pool instead of working hard in the kitchen. And hey, it never hurts to make dishes that you can eat outside WHILE you're enjoying the beautiful weather. With only a few simple ingredients and a sharp knife, this light and refreshing ceviche will definitely become a staple in your house.
Unlike a traditional ceviche, which can include tons of ingredients to chop like jalapenos, avocado, red onion, bell peppers and garlic, I've developed a simple recipe inspired by Israeli salad using tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and fresh lemon juice. Not too much chopping but an incredible amount of flavor.
Since I usually enjoy Israeli salad with fresh pita bread and I love to snack on ceviche with crunchy taco chips, I decided to bake my own healthy and oil free homemade tortilla chips for this combination Israeli Salad Ceviche. I flavored my baked corn tortillas with cumin and salt but you can use whatever spices you want on your own chips, including garlic, chili powder, turmeric or whatever else your heart desires. They're your chips!
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Ingredients for Ceviche:
2-3 Persian cucumbers (½ cup chopped)
8 oz. heirloom cherry tomatoes (½ cup chopped)
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces sushi-grade tuna
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients for Tortilla Chips:
5 corn tortillas
1 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp salt
To make the Homemade Tortilla Chips:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Slice the corn tortillas into triangles and place them on the baking sheet in one layer, making sure none of the tortilla pieces are touching. Sprinkle the tortillas with the salt and cumin and bake for 8-12 minutes, until the chips are crunchy. Set them aside to cool and harden even further. Store the chips in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To make the Israeli Salad Ceviche:
Chop the Persian cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes and sushi-grade tuna into small pieces, making sure that the pieces are all similar in size.
Add the chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Set the ceviche aside for 5 minutes for the tuna to cook slightly in the acidic lemon juice.
Ceviche is better fresh but can be refrigerated for 1-2 days. The fish will cook in the lemon juice so be prepared for cooked fish if you are eating leftovers the next day.
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Homemade Gravlax for Yom Kippur Break Fast
In Full Moon Feast, Jessica Prentice guides us through 13 lunar months and the foods grown and prepared within them in traditional cultures. At its core is the idea that food connects people to one another, to themselves, and to the natural world. Prentice describes the lifecycle of Pacific salmon, who in early autumn are born in freshwater streams, spend their lives in the ocean, and then journey back upstream to their birthplace to spawn the next generation.
The salmon's natural lifecycle provides a metaphor for this time of year, when we are engrossed in our own "return." On the High Holidays, we do teshuva, which is often translated as "repentance," but literally means "return." We return to ourselves in order to examine who we are and who we want to be.
Eating lox this time of year connects our own process of "teshuva" with salmon's seasonal "return." If you have never cured your own lox before, give this recipe a try, for Yom Kippur break-fast! It doesn't require any special equipment, and is sure to delight. Thin slices of this buttery, moist gravlax will be delicious on your post-fast bagel or on a slice of homemade gluten-free challah. It tastes like no lox you have ever eaten before.
2 pounds fresh center-cut wild salmon fillet, skin on
½ cup kosher salt
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp peppercorns
2 tsp crushed juniper berries (can be purchased at Whole Foods, Fairway, or specialty food stores)
7-8 large sprigs fresh dill
1-2 shots of gin or vodka
In a bowl, combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns, and juniper berries. Line a glass dish that will fit your salmon fillet with two large pieces of plastic wrap and sprinkle half of your salt and sugar mixture onto the bottom. Lay half of your dill sprigs down, then cover with your salmon fillet. Sprinkle the remaining mixture on top of the fillet, then cover with the remaining sprigs of dill and your shots of alcohol, and then wrap everything as tightly as you can in the plastic. Leave it in the dish as the salt will create a brine for the fish. Refrigerate for 3-4 days, depending on the thickness of your filet. The lox is finished when the salmon's hue has transitioned from pink to deep orange. Before serving, discard the dill and rinse the fillet of the brine, peppercorns, and juniper berries. Slice thinly against the grain with a sharp knife. Serve with sliced lemon and capers.
Variation: try a layer of shredded raw beets on the non-skin side of your fillet before wrapping. After the lox is finished curing, each of your slices will have a purple or dark pink edge to it.
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