text:
The present off/on delay circuit operates within the power supply of a microcomputer system to interrupt transfer of regulated DC voltage to the system microcomputer and attachments in respect to indications of power disturbance and system switch status produced in the supply. Upon termination of such indications, this circuit selectively delays reappearance of regulated DC voltage to the level required for system operation so that whenever the microcomputer resets, the attachments must also reset; thereby preventing lockout impasses in the system rebooting process. The circuit operates in response to a plurality of DC voltage indications in the power supply, including at least an indication distinguishing the state of AC source power as either good or bad, and an indication distinguishing the state of a manually operable system power switch as either on or off. In one embodiment, the delay in reappearance of regulated DC operating voltage is chosen to be either relatively fast or slow depending upon how long the system operating voltage has been deactivated. Thus, the slow delay is chosen so as to effectively lengthen the effects of short duration outages or disturbances sufficiently to preclude lockout.
1. A lockout prevention circuit for controlling transfer of DC supply voltage from the power supply of a microcomputer system having at least one power-dependent attachment to said system and comprising:
circuit means powered by a first DC voltage received from said power supply for producing a second DC voltage for operating said microcomputer system and at least one of its attachments;
said circuit means being responsive to a third DC voltage received from said power supply for conditionally inhibiting production of said second DC voltage for a predetermined delay time sufficient to prevent lockouts between said system and attachments; said third DC voltage indicating the condition of AC power received by said supply and said production of said second DC voltage being inhibited for said predetermined delay time when said third voltage indicates an AC disturbance lasting for less than said predetermined delay time.
2. A lockout prevention circuit for controlling transfer of DC supply voltage from a power supply to a microcomputer system having at least one power-dependent attachment comprising:
circuit means powered by a first DC voltage received from said power supply for producing a second DC voltage for operating said microcomputer system and at least one of its attachments;
said circuit means being responsive to a third DC voltage received from said power supply for conditionally inhibiting production of said second DC voltage for a predetermined delay time sufficient to prevent lockouts between said system and attachments; said third DC voltage indicating the condition of AC power received by said supply and said production of said second DC voltage being inhibited for said predetermined delay time when said third voltage reflects an AC disturbance lasting for less than said predetermined delay time; said circuit means including:
first circuit means powered by said first DC voltage for conditionally producing said second DC voltage;
second circuit means powered by said first DC voltage and responsive to said third DC voltage for indicating AC disturbances; and
third circuit means responsive to operation of said second circuit means for inhibiting operation of said first circuit means for at least said predetermined delay time, and thereby delaying production of said second DC voltage and the consequent powering of said system and attachments for at least said predetermined delay time.
3. A lockout prevention circuit in accordance with claim 2 wherein said third DC voltage is constant when AC power to said supply is undisturbed, and undergoes a change in voltage level detectable by said third circuit means only when said AC power is disturbed for longer than a predetermined holdup time characteristic of the design of the respective supply, where said holdup time is much shorter than said delay time but longer than the duration of several AC cycles; whereby said inhibiting operation of said third circuit means is not evoked relative to very brief AC disturbances which do not significantly affect operation of said power supply; and
said third circuit means is responsive to changes in said third DC voltage for effectively distinguishing between disturbances longer than said holdup time but shorter than said predetermined delay time and disturbances longer than said predetermined delay time, and for inhibiting operation of said first circuit means during each distinguished disturbance for at least the duration of the respective disturbance, and for an additional time corresponding to said delay time when said disturbance duration is shorter than said delay time.
4. A lockout prevention circuit in accordance with claim 3 wherein said third circuit means includes means further responsive to a DC voltage indication unrelated to the condition of AC power for further conditioning the inhibiting and reenablement of operations of said first circuit means.
5. A lockout prevention circuit in accordance with claim 4 wherein said power supply includes a manually operable power on-off switch and an internal DC voltage indication representing the state of operation of said switch, and said mean responsive to said unrelated condition is responsive to said internal switch indication for said further conditioning of disablement and reenablement of said first circuit means.
6. A lockout prevention circuit for incorporation in the power supply of a microcomputer system having at least one power-dependent attachment, said supply converting source AC energy into DC voltage for energizing said system, said lockout prevention circuit comprising:
a first comparator circuit powered by DC voltages generated by said supply for detecting DC voltage indications indicative of disturbances in said source AC energy capable of adversely affecting DC outputs of said supply relative to said system;
a resistor-capacitor timing circuit charged by DC voltage generated by said supply;
a second comparator circuit for detecting the voltage charge on the capacitor in said resistor-capacitor timing circuit;
a third comparator circuit for controlling DC outputs of said supply relative to said system;
means coupled between outputs of said first and second comparator circuits and a controlling input of said third comparator circuit for conditioning said third comparator circuit to control transfer of DC operating voltages from said supply to said system only when said capacitor is charged to at least a predetermined voltage and coincidentally the input to said first comparator circuit is indicative of a level of AC source energy suitable for normal operation of said supply; and
means coupled to said timing circuit for causing said capacitor to discharge over a predetermined delay time when said AC source energy is disturbed for more than a short predetermined time much less than said delay time; said delay time being sufficient to ensure that all elements of the system will be reset when the system is re-energized after a said AC disturbance.
7. A lockout prevention circuit for controlling transfer of DC operating voltages from a power supply to a microcomputer system comprising:
a resistor capacitor timing circuit charged by a DC bias voltage generated by said power supply; said circuit having a predetermined timing delay when discharging;
first, second, and third comparator circuits individually powered by DC bias voltages generated by said power supply and individually operating to compare DC voltages representing variable conditions of operation in said supply with reference DC bias voltages;
said first comparator circuit detecting outages of AC source energy by comparing a DC voltage indicative of the level of said source energy with a reference DC voltage provided by said supply;
said second comparator circuit detecting changes in states of operation of a manual ON/OFF switch coupled to said power supply by comparing a DC voltage indicative of the ON/OFF position of said switch with a reference DC voltage provided by said supply;
said third comparator circuit detecting the level of charge currently stored in said timing circuit by comparing a DC voltage developed in said timing circuit with a reference DC voltage provided by said supply;
a fourth comparator circuit having outputs controlling operations of said supply;
means coupling outputs of said first, second and third comparator circuit in common to an in input of said fourth comparator circuit; whereby said fourth comparator circuit is conditioned to provide enabling outputs to said supply only when, coincidentally, the level of said source AC energy is above a predetermined energy level and said switch is in its ON position and said timing circuit is charged to a predetermined level of charge; and
means coupled to said timing circuit for causing said circuit to discharge below said predetermined level of charge, over said predetermined delay time, when either said AC energy drops below said predetermined level as determined by said first comparator circuit or said switch is placed in its OFF position as determined by said second comparator circuit; said discharge causing said third comparator circuit to prevent restoration of said fourth comparator circuit to an enabling condition, by actions of either said first or second comparator circuit for at least said predetermined delay time; said predetermined delay time being sufficient to ensure that all devices attached to said microcomputer system and deriving DC power from said supply will be reset when power is restored and thereby being sufficient to preclude lockout of said system.
8. A lockout prevention circuit in accordance with claim 7 wherein said means causing said timing circuit to discharge is coupled to the output of said fourth comparator circuit, and thereby operates to begin said discharge when either said first or second comparator circuit undergoes a change in output indicating respectively AC outage or switch operation from ON to OFF.
9. A lockout prevention circuit in accordance with claim 7 wherein said means causing said timing circuit to discharge is operative to initiate said discharge when a bias voltage in said supply falls due to operation of said four comparator circuit.
10. A lockout prevention circuit in accordance with claim 9 including:
a second resistor capacitor timing circuit coupled to the output of said third comparator circuit for effectively isolating said fourth comparator circuit from effects of noise in said DC voltages produced by said supply which power said first, second and third comparator circuits.
11. A lockout prevention circuit in accordance with claim 8 wherein said second timing circuit includes distinctly separate fast and slow charging paths for developing capacitively stored voltage affecting the input of said fourth comparator circuit; said fast path being enabled when said third comparator circuit senses discharge of said first-mentioned timing circuit below said predetermined time level and at the same time said first and second comparator circuits are in conditions associated with normal source AC energy and ON status of said switch.
Patent application Ser. No. 07/553,926, by E. A. Lindfors, entitled "Keyboard Anti-Lockout Circuit" and filed Jul. 16, 1990, describes prevention of lockouts between a microcomputer system and an attached keyboard or mouse. After power outage in such systems, the system microprocessor resets explicitly, in response to reset signals generated by the system power supply while the latter unit recycles. However, the power dependent attachments, such as keyboards, reset implicitly, in reaction to their condition of received DC energy. The latter condition is affected by capacitive retention. Thus, when power supply recycling is caused by AC outage or transient operation of a manual on/off switch, the system microprocessor will invariably reset, but, depending on the duration of the power disturbance, there is a small but finite possibility that energy retained in one or more attachments will not dissipate sufficiently to allow the respective attachments to reset. When this occurs, the system microprocessor and affected attachments reach an impasse condition, presently termed a "lockout", in which the system is unable to continue productive processing.
The Lindfors application discloses prevention of keyboard-associated lockouts by insertion of a special anti-lockout delay circuit between the keyboard and the system port through which it receives regulated DC operating voltage. The present invention involves recognition that lockouts may occur between a microcomputer system and attachments other than keyboards (e.g. disk and diskette drive controllers), and seeks to provide a more universal avoidance of lockouts in such systems. This is accomplished presently by modifying the system power supply to include delay circuitry which effectively prevents lockout relative to any attachments.
In personal computer systems, fluctuations in system power may give rise to conditions requiring resetting of the system and attached devices. Such resetting functions are usually carried out automatically in response to conditions separately sensed by the system microprocessor and attachments. Typically, the system microprocessor is reset by an explicit "reset" signal, generated by the system power supply when the latter recycles, while the power-dependent attachments (keyboard, mouse, disk/diskette drive controllers, etc.) reset as a function of their states of energization; which depend on DC energy instantly being received from the supply and energy capacitively retained after power drops.
Thus, when power is recycled after a short duration power disturbance, the system microprocessor will invariably be reset but attachments may or may not be reset depending upon their impedance characteristics. Such occurrences, in which the system microprocessor resets and an attachment does not, result in processing impasses presently termed lockouts. More specifically, lockouts occur when the system microprocessor when the system resets, and in the rebooting process fails to receive an expected response from an interrogated attachment due to the latter having failed to reset.
Furthermore, power supplies in contemporary systems have "power holdup" features such that they can continue operating without recycling when disturbances of source AC are very short (typically, less than 0.1 second in duration). In systems having such supplies, power is not recycled after disturbances falling in the lockout range, and therefore the system is not reset after such disturbances.
System resets significantly degrade system productivity, inasmuch as each reset effectively wipes out data and programs stored in volatile memory and therefore effectively aborts any application in process prior to the reset. Thus, it is desirable to avoid unnecessary resets. Furthermore, each lockout event is even more debilitating than a simple reset, since it usually requires operation of a power control switch by human intervention; and such switch operation may be unavailable in any reasonable time for systems running unattended (e.g. network servers operating at night, etc.).
U.S. Pat. No. 4,771,356 granted Sep. 13, 1988 to S. D. Hastings, discloses the concept of preventing occurrence of microcomputer "lockup" conditions after very short duration power outages. The circuit disclosed in this patent directly monitors AC line voltage, and, upon sensing disturbance of even a half AC cycle duration (about 0.008 seconds) opens a switch in the AC transfer path. The switch is thereafter held open for the duration of the disturbance, and for several seconds thereafter, and then reclosed to repower the system. The additional several seconds delay effectively serves to prevent lockup of the system microprocessor (which is not a problem relative to present systems in which the microprocessor is explicitly reset during recycling of the system power supply).
A disadvantage of this AC switching techique is that it may introduce unnecessary power recyclings; particularly relative to systems whose power supplies would be insensitive to AC disturbances lasting for much longer than a half cycle of AC variation (i.e. 0.008 seconds). As indicated previously, each power recycling can significantly degrade system productivity, and therefore each unnecessary recycling is undesirable.
Another disadvantage of this AC switching technique is that the circuits used to detect AC disturbance require a DC power supply separate from that of the microcomputer system they are supposed to protect (since they are necessarily positioned between the AC line and system). This additional power supply adds to the system cost.
Another disadvantage of the Hastings technique is that the delay circuits thereof are insensitive to the state of any system on/off switch which can be manually operated, and thereby does not eliminate potential human factor problems. Thus, it is possible for the Hastings circuit to switch off AC source energy, upon detecting AC disturbance, while an attendant, sensing that system power is off, attempts to manually operate the system power control switch off and on. In this circumstance, depending upon the length of the disturbance, it is possible that AC power could still be off when the system power control switch is turned on manually, and this could prompt an attendant to repeat the off/on switch operation. This of course could effectively increase the delay in eventual restoration of system operation, and thereby further degrade system productivity.
The present invention provides improved circuit means for preventing lockouts in microcomputer systems, while avoiding unnecessary interruptions of system power as well as unnecessary recovery delays after such interruptions. Furthermore, the present circuit means is more economical than that of Hastings in that it does not require a power supply separate from the system power supply for sustaining its operations. As suggested by the last statement, this circuit means is integrated into the microcomputer system power supply and is adapted to avoid interruptions of (DC) supply voltage to the system microcomputer and attachments which are rendered unnecessary by any characteristic of the respective supply, such as the holdup time factor mentioned earlier.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved delay circuit for preventing lockouts in microcomputer systems, while avoiding unnecessary interruptions of power relative to such systems.
Another object is to provide such improved circuit means integrated within the system power supply, and powered by DC voltage produced in said supply.
Another object is to provide improved delay circuitry for lockout prevention, which is integrated into the system power supply, and operative in response to at least one DC condition indication produced in the supply for controlling recycling of the respective power supply, and for selectively delaying restoration of power for an additional delay period of several seconds after termination of the condition giving rise to the recycling action when the duration of that condition is less than the time of such additional delay period but not when the condition duration is longer than that period.
A related object is to provide improved delay circuitry as just stated, wherein the change in said at least one condition indication which causes said circuitry to control power recycling is tailored to operating characteristics of the power supply in which the circuitry resides, whereby said circuitry avoids instigating unnecessary recyclings and system resets.
Another object is to provide improved delay circuitry for lockout prevention which upon detecting a condition requiring power recycling produces control signals which cause the supply to effectively turn off for the duration of the detected condition and then recycle to stable operating state, and which selectively adds a delay of several seconds to its issuance of the signal enabling the supply to begin recycling when the duration of the detected condition is less than the time of such added delay.
A related object is to provide such delay circuitry in which a plurality of DC condition indications are monitored, including at least a first DC voltage distinguishing the state of AC source energy as "OK" or "NOT OK" in relation to the effect of any disturbance thereof on the condition of operation of the supply, and at least a second DC voltage distinguishing the condition of a manually operable control switch as either "ON" or "OFF", and in which issuance of a control signal to recycle the supply is conditioned at least in part on said first and second DC voltages being coincidentally at predetermined voltage levels effectively representing that AC source energy is OK and the manual switch position is ON.
These objects are realized by providing circuits within a system power supply for monitoring a plurality of DC voltage indications within the supply, and for effectively causing the supply to shut down, when any monitored indication varies by a predetermined amount representing a disturbance requiring power recycling, and thereafter causes the supply to recycle when the changed monitored indication returns to a condition indicating termination of the disturbance. These circuits act selectively to add an additional delay of several seconds in respect to starting recycling when the duration of variation in the monitored indication is less than the time of such added delay. As this suggests, the present circuit monitors condition indications indicating power disturbances requiring recycling, as opposed for example to AC outages of shorter duration than the supply holdup factor, and initiates controlling action when such disturbances are detected. The controlling action effectively disables the supply for the duration of the disturbance, and thereafter re-enables the supply for power up recycling. The present circuit includes an added delay feature, by which it conditionally delays the action which re-enables the supply for several seconds (typically, 4 seconds) after disturbances lasting for less than the added delay time.
Thus, after the end of a disabling disturbance, re-enabling action is started either instantly or after the added delay time, depending upon the duration of the disturbance. Accordingly, the shortest disablement of the power supply when recycling is required is the added delay time, and the disablement is not prolonged when the disturbance is longer than this shortest time. In effect, this ensures that when the system microprocessor is reset, any operating voltage indications capacitively stored in the system attachments will have had sufficient time to decay to levels at which such attachments (regardless of type, origin, etc.) are unambiguously reset, while minimizing interference with supply/system operation relative to longer disturbances.
A feature of the present delay circuit means is that it operates in response to plural DC voltage indications in the respective power supply to determine if added delay is needed. One such indication effectively distinguishes between "OK" and "NOT OK" states of AC source energy, relative to recycling requirements of the power supply (taking into account the holdup factor, etc.), and another such indication effectively distinguishes "OFF" and "ON" states of a manual power control switch, typically located on the system housing. Thus, supply disablement and recycling is instigated only when states of these indications (one or both) change from "normal" operating levels (OK and ON) to reverse levels (NOT OK or OFF), and such disablements are prolonged by added delay only when these reverse indications persist for longer than the time duration of the added delay.
A feature of one embodiment of the present invention is the provision therein of comparatively fast and slow voltage charging paths, to allow for either slow or fast development of the operating voltage to be transferred to the system, depending upon the length of the disturbance. If the disturbance lasts for longer than the time associated with possibility of lockout in any attachment, when it ends the fast charging path is selected and this causes fast development of the signal for initiating power recycling and re-enablement. If the disturbance is shorter than that time, the slow charging path is selected so as to delay development of the initiating signal.
FIGS. 1 and 2 schematically illustrate the lockout problem addressed by the present invention.
FIG. 3 schematically illustrates the approach taken presently to solve the problem.
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate preferred embodiments of on/off power supply delay circuits constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 6 illustrates operating characteristics of the circuits of FIG. 4 under various conditions of power outage and manual on/off switch operation.
FIG. 7 illustrates operating characteristics of the circuits of FIG. 5 in response to variously timed operations of the manual on/off switch shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 8 illustrates operating characteristics of the same circuits in response to variously timed AC outage conditions.
Referring to FIG. 1, system 1 and its power-dependent attachments/devices, one of which is a keyboard shown at 2, are ordinarily directly interconnected for transfer of DC supply voltage from the system power supply (not shown here) to the devices and for bidirectional exchange of information/logic signals between the system and devices. DC supply voltage ports 3 and 4 on the system side extend via respective leads 5 and 6 to corresponding unnumbered voltage ports on the device side. Leads 5 and 6 transfer DC supply voltage VS/IN to the device/keyboard; the polarity of voltage on lead 5 being referenced to a common potential on lead 6. VS/IN is developed within a not-shown system power supply from e.g. AC utility power (also called "source AC energy" herein). That power supply may be housed within the system enclosure and if convenient mounted on the system "mother"/planar integrated circuit board.
Other device attachments to which the presently discussed lockout problem will apply include system disk drive and diskette drive controllers, internal modems, etc.
Other not-shown leads carry information signals bidirectionally between the system and keyboard. Capacitance 7 schematically represents the capacitive component of the internal impedance of the device/keyboard relative to the DC supply voltage energy received from the system port. In general, it should be understood that the device does not receive an explicit reset signal from the system, and therefore it resets only in response to internal conditions associated with the energy instantly appearing at the system supply voltage port and remnants of any previously transferred energy stored by capacitance 7.
A point to note here is that conditions determining establishment of reset states in the attachments do not instantly track states of operation of the system power supply, whereas the not-shown system microprocessor which directs operations of the rest of the system is reset explicitly by a signal from the power supply when the latter recycles. Thus, as the power supply recycles after disturbance of its AC source energy, or after operation of the manual control switch from OFF to ON position, the system microprocessor is invariably reset while states of the attachments (reset or not reset) depend on how much energy internally stored in the attachments has decayed when the system microprocessor is reset; i.e. upon individual attachment characteristics and the duration of the power interruption.
As shown at 8, DC supply voltage VS/IN at system power supply port 3 is regulated to stabilize at some nominal level (about +5 volts in the illustrated keyboard supply path) relative to common potential at port 4. VS/IN is generated by the not-shown system power supply. VT represents a threshold voltage level relative to which the attachment will reset, if VS/IN remains below that level for a sufficient length of time. In presently considered power supplies, so long as VS remains in a regulation range above VT power supply operations are unaffected and the system continues operating normally. When AC disturbance or other transient condition is of sufficient duration and/or magnitude the power supply recycles. During recycling, the supply outputs are disabled, and subsequently re-enabled after the disturbance or transient has ended. During the re-enablement, and after DC output voltages have stabilized at levels suitable for system operation, the power supply generates a reset signal which causes the system microprocessor to reset and then reboot.
As explained earlier, lockouts occur when the system microprocessor receives an erroneous response from an attachment which has failed to reset during the rebooting process following a microprocessor reset. At such times, the system microprocessor posts an error indication and transfers to a stopped state. Since the microprocessor cannot exit from that state without operation of the attachments, and since the system cannot do useful processing while the microprocessor is in that state, the system is in an impasse or lockout condition.
FIG. 2 illustrates relationships between power interruptions of various durations and system (microprocessor) and keyboard operating states (reset and "normal" or not reset). Similar relations with different time parameters apply to other devices. It is assumed here that the system power supply has a "holdup" feature enabling it to "ride through" outages of source AC energy lasting for a few cycles of AC variation; a holdup time of about 6 AC cycles or about 0.1 seconds is considered typical. Thus, for AC outages lasting less than about 0.1 seconds, the DC voltage outputs of the power supply remain within acceptable operating ranges and the system and attachments continue operating without change.
After outages longer than about 0.6 seconds, the system microprocessor and keyboard unambiguously reset (0 lockout probability), so that when the system reboots lockout will not occur. Thus, the system is able to resume productive processing after rebooting, although it is of course understood that there is a not insignificant hiatus in processing when this occurs (since the application in process is aborted when the power supply is disabled and data in system volatile memory is effectively discarded). An explanation for the 0 probability of lockout here is that 0.6 seconds is a time sufficient to allow DC energy capacitively retained in the keyboard (time periods may be different for other attachments) to decay below levels which cause respective units to reset.
In the range between 0.1 and 0.6 seconds, there is finite possibility of lockout. After power disturbances in this range, the system microprocessor resets explicitly, in response to the reset signal produced by the recycling power supply, and the attachments are either reset or not reset depending upon retained levels of energy. As explained earlier, if the keyboard (or other attachment) fails to reset, lockout will occur (i.e. the system microprocessor will post an error indication while rebooting, and transfer to a stopped state preventing any further useful operation including communication through the keyboard).
Summarizing the illustrations of FIG. 2, probability of keyboard related lockout is non-zero after disturbances lasting between 0.1 and 0.6 seconds, and virtually zero outside of that range. All attachments have such lockout possibility ranges, although with different time limits. Of course, the narrower the range of lockout possibility, the less likely the probability and frequency of lockout occurrence.
Although lockout occurrences in existing systems are infrequent, and manual recovery is simple (by turning the system power switch off and then back on), such action may be unfeasible or inconvenient in unattended systems; e.g. those connected to networks operating at night. Accordingly, it is desired to prevent lockouts with as little disruption of system productivity as possible. The alternative offered by the present invention is to prevent lockouts in such systems by adding conditionally activated delay circuitry to existing or conventional power supplies, as suggested in FIG. 3. Preferred embodiments of such delay circuitry are illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5. Operations of the circuit of FIG. 4 relative to power interruptions of various durations are explained with reference to FIG. 6, and operations of the circuit of FIG. 5 relative to similar ranges of power interruption duration are explained with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 (FIG. 7 relative to manual switch interruptions and FIG. 8 relative to AC outage interruptions).
Such delay circuitry controls disablement and re-enablement of power supply outputs to the system microprocessor and attachments in response to variations in supply operating conditions, and conditionally adds a time delay before re-enablement. The added delay is introduced when the condition giving rise to interruption of normal supply operation terminates within a predetermined time range (between 0.1 and 4 seconds presently relative to AC outages and between 0 and 4 seconds relative to manual switch operations). The added delay serves to ensure that energy stored in system attachments has decayed to a level sufficiently low to ensure that all attachments are reset when power is restored.
The delay circuit embodiment shown in FIG. 4 comprises comparator circuits 30-33, and other circuits described below, operating between internal terminals 34 and 35 of a not-shown otherwise conventional system power supply. When source AC is stable, a predetermined regulated level of DC internal bias voltage VI (about 12 volts DC in the illustrated configuration) is established at internal terminal 34. The illustrated circuits generate a variable voltage EPWM (abbreviation for "Enable Pulse Width Modulation") at terminal 35. The latter voltage is buffered through comparator 33 and transistor Q1 to provide a low impedance source of corresponding control voltage signals Vc which directly control operations of not-shown pulse width modulator and other conventional circuit elements of the power supply. Vc thereby controls the DC outputs presented to the system microprocessor and attachments (including the reset signal explicitly coupled to the system microprocessor).
The comparators are each powered by a not-shown DC bias voltage from the power supply, which may be either the voltage present at internal terminal 34 or a corresponding voltage produced within the power supply. Desirably, the input to terminal 34 from the power supply should have low noise susceptibility (e.g. ripple less than 1/2 volt).
During stable power supply operation, a predetermined regulated level of internal bias voltage (VI) is maintained at terminal 34, about 12 volts DC in the illustration. Inputs to comparators 30-32 are such that all outputs are high, allowing EPWM to be stable at about 6 volts (12 VI dropped by the resistor divider formed by R8 and R5). Signal Vc, derived from EPWM, is used to control the conventional output regulating elements of the supply, such as the not-shown pulse width modulator circuit which is conventionally included in the supply, and thereby controls enablement and disablement of the supply output ports through which the system and attachments are energized.
When EPWM is higher than the reference voltage applied to the "+"input of comparator 33, output of that comparator is relatively low and current drawn through the divider formed by resistors R9 and R10 causes Q1 to conduct, pulling Vc up to the level of VI. When EPWM is low relative to the + input of comparator 33, output of the comparator is high preventing conduction of Q1. When Q1 is not conducting, Vc is pulled to ground through resistor R11. Thus, Vc is enabling or high, relative to the power supply circuits which it controls, when EPWM is relatively high (relative to the + input of 33) and disabling or low when EPWM is relatively low.
The reference voltage at the + terminal of comparator 33, about 2.6 volts in the illustrated configuration, is derived from the reference at Zd, (formed by Zd, R1 and VI) divided down by R6 and R7. The large difference between this reference voltage and the maximum positive level of EPWM (6 Volts DC) serves to provide a measure of noise immunity in operations of comparator 33.
When Vc is high, operation of the power supply is fully enabled and supply voltages required for operating the system and attachments are applied to not-shown output ports of the power supply. When Vc is low, operation of the supply is disabled and outputs of operating supply voltages are inhibited. After operating supply output voltages stabilize, following a high-to-low-to-high transition in Vc, not-shown power supply circuits which supply reset signals to the system microprocessor are controlled to generate a reset signal. That signal is applied through a not-shown output port of the supply to the system microprocessor but not the attachments, and explicitly causes the system microprocessor to reset itself and start rebooting the system.
Comparators 30-33 are parts of a single LM339 chip with open collector outputs. Outputs of comparators 30-32 (hereafter, also called comparators A, B and C) are tied together at 40 so that conditions of operation of these comparators act as a logical AND function to determine the voltage level of EPWM. When internal bias voltage VI is stable at the level associated with stable supply operation (12 volts), and inputs to comparators A and B are "enabling" (AC in "OK" condition and manual switch in "ON" condition), EPWM is positive relative to the voltage applied to the reference input of comparator 33, driving output of (inverting) comparator 33 low. This conditions Q1 to conduct, driving Vc high and thereby allowing outputs of the supply to rise to levels required for system operation.
Inputs to comparator A at 41, developed from not-shown circuits within the power supply, form a polarized "ON/OFF" signal (with assumed hysteresis correction) representing conditions of operation of a not-shown manually operable power control switch located typically on the outside of the system housing enclosure. This switch controls transfer of power supply voltages to the supply outputs but need not directly interrupt delivery of AC energy to the supply. When inputs to comparator A are in the condition indicating operation of the switch to its OFF position, output of that comparator (i.e. EPWM) is held low. As a result, output of comparator 33 is held high preventing Q1 from conducting, and therefore Vc is held low or in disabling condition.
Inputs to comparator B at 42, developed from not-shown (rectification and filtering) circuits within the power supply, form a polarized "OK/NOT OK" signal indicating the state of source AC energy received by the supply. When these inputs are in the condition denoting AC NOT OK, comparator B output is held low, and therefore EPWM and Vc are low or disabling.
Thus, if either an OFF indication is present at comparator A input or an AC NOT OK indication is present at comparator B input, EPWM and Vc are low and power supply outputs are disabled.
When AC is disturbed for longer than the holdup time factor of the supply, an AC NOT OK indication is presented at input to comparator B causing EPWM to fall (conversely, if AC is disturbed for a shorter time such indication is not produced). As EPWM drops below the reference at the + input of comparator 33 (the voltage across Zd divided down by R6 and R7), output of comparator 33 rises, preventing conduction of Q1 and thereby pulling Vc to ground (disabling) level via resistor R11 and disabling the power supply outputs.
As Vc drops, the level presented at the + input to comparator C changes to a level determined by the reference voltage across Zd reduced by the drop relative to ground established in the divider formed by diode D2 and resistors R2 and R3. This input change causes output of comparator C, and therefore EPWM, to fall to a low level. EPWM and Vc then remain low until the voltage at the "-"input to comparator C drops below the level at the "+"input, due to discharge of capacitor C1 through R4. The delay time associated with this discharge, about 4 or 5 seconds with indicated component values, keeps EPWM (and therefor Vc) low for at least this delay time.
When the AC disturbance ends (input to comparator B returns to AC OK indication) or the voltage across C1 reaches the low reference level, whichever occurs later, comparator B or C operates to cause EPWM to rise. Since Vc follows, the power supply is effectively re-enabled either when the AC disturbance ends or at the end of the delay time associated with discharge of C1 ends, whichever is later.
When AC is disturbed for longer than the discharge delay time just noted, or the on/off switch is in on position after having been held off for longer than the discharge delay time, the "-"input to comparator C is lower than the divided down reference at the "+"input, and output of comparator C does not prevent EPWM from rising. Thus, when the disabling indication reverses (AC OK or switch ON indication re-established), EPWM is pulled instantly high through R8, causing Q1 to conduct and Vc to rise instantly, etc.
Operations of the circuits of FIG. 4 under various time conditions of power disturbance and on/off switch operation are presented in FIG. 6. The first line in this figure is meant to indicate disturbances of either AC energy or power switch position for 3 different lengths of time; a duration less than the power supply holdup factor (i.e. <0.1 second), a duration greater than the holdup time but less than the nominal circuit delay (in this figure, shown as 4 seconds, although the delay of the circuits in FIG. 4 with illustrated components is closer to about 5 seconds), and a duration equal to or greater than 4 seconds. The other two lines indicate effects of these variations on EPWM and the level of voltage across capacitor C1 (Vcap1). In FIG. 6, variations in source AC energy and associated effects are shown by solid lines, and variations in switch position and associated effects, where different from AC conditions are shown by phantom/dashed lines.
The solid and phantom indications at 100 in FIG. 6 are meant to indicate that AC outage lasting less than 0.1 second does not affect the "AC OK" indication, due to the holdup characteristics of the supply previously discussed, but switch operations from on to off and back to on, completed in less than 0.1 second, do alter the state of the ON/OFF indication. The corresponding EPWM indications at 101 are meant to indicate that EPWM is unaffected by AC outage less than 0.1 second, whereas it is affected (reversed) during and following switch on to off to on operation in that time. Since EPWM does not change for AC outage less than 0.1 second, Vc does not change when such outages occur, and therefore such outages do not affect the power delivered to the system microprocessor and attachments. However, for switch operations from on to off and back on in less than 0.1 seconds, EPWM is driven low as suggested in phantom at 101 and then held low for the full delay time associated with discharge of capacitor C1 (in this figure, 4 seconds), that discharge timing indicated in phantom on the third line of FIG. 6.
For power interruptions of either kind lasting longer than 0.1 second but less than 4 seconds (AC outage or switch from on to off and back to on), corresponding control effects are timed by discharge of the voltage Vcap1 on capacitor C1. EPWM (and Vc) remain low for the full delay time associated with that discharge.
For interruptions of either kind lasting longer than 4 seconds, Vcap1 discharges in the usual time (4 seconds) but EPWM (and Vc) remain low for the full time of the disabling indication and then rise instantly to their high levels (without delay other than the relatively short delays associated with transitional operations of comparators 30-33 and Q1). Since Vc remains low C1 is prevented from charging and Vcap1 remains low for the full disturbance time.
When the power supply is recycled after being off more than 6 seconds, VI may initially be at ground or a very low voltage level, and therefore operations of the circuits of FIG. 4 may be delayed additionally for the time required by the supply to bring VI to a level suitable for operating these circuits. In general this power up delay is very short in relation to the delay associated with discharge of capacitor C1.
FIG. 5 illustrates a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. As in the embodiment of FIG. 4, the delay circuit shown in FIG. 5 contains four hysteresis comparator circuits, 70 through 73, each with internal hysteresis compensation as is well known in the art. As in FIG. 4, the circuits in FIG. 5, including the comparators 70-73, are powered by low DC bias voltages generated internally by the power supply. Comparators 70 and 73 are operated as inverting comparators, and comparators 71 and 72 are non-inverting. Each comparator in FIG. 5 has a controlling or variable input shown in the figure and a not-shown reference input to which the controlling input is compared.
Inverting comparator 70 receives its controlling/variable input from the juncture of resistor 75 and manual on-off switch 74. As illustrated, switch 74 is a "soft" type switch (i.e. not directly in the path of AC source energy) between resistor 75 and ground. In ON position, the switch enables transfer of DC voltages to the output ports of the power supply. The switch contact or its circuit equivalent is open in the switch OFF position and closed in the ON position. Thus, the input to comparator 70 is high (internal bias voltage) when the switch is open and low (ground potential) when it is closed.
Controlling input to (non-inverting) comparator 71 is taken from the divider formed by resistors 76 (Rs1 and Rs2) between ground and a DC signal representing the state of source AC energy. The latter signal is generated internally in the power supply from source AC through conventional rectification and filtering. Thus, the average level of voltage input to this comparator is high when source AC is stable and low during outages of source AC.
Outputs of comparators 70 and 71 are tied to the input of inverting comparator 73 and therefore states of comparators 70 and 71 operate in coincidence to affect input states of comparator 73. Outputs of comparator 73 discussed later are voltages performing control functions which in aggregate correspond to those performed by signal Vc in FIG. 4; i.e. controlling operations of internal power supply elements which provide DC operating voltages to the system microprocessor and attachments.
Comparator 72 senses voltage across capacitor 78 (also designated delay capacitor 2). When the supply is active and in stable condition, capacitor 78 is fully charged, and +5 volts DC is coupled to the input of comparator 72 through diode 77 . When internal power is disabled, the bias level at the input to diode 77 drops, and capacitor 78 discharges slowly through resistor Rd over a delay period of about 3 to 6 seconds (nominally 4 seconds in following discussions). Thus, input to comparator 72 is high when the power supply is operating normally and low when the supply has been disabled for a time sufficient to discharge delay capacitor 2 (nominally 4 seconds).
Output of comparator 72 is coupled to internal bias voltage through resistors 79 and 80, and follows the input. Thus, output of comparator 72 is high when the input is high and low when the input is low. The comparator output is coupled via resistor 80 to the base of "fast charging" transistor 81 ("Qfast"). Base of Qfast is coupled directly to internal bias voltage. Thus, when delay capacitor 2 is discharged (input and output of comparator 72 low), base of Qfast is pulled lower than the emitter, so that Qfast provides a low impedance charging path between bias voltage and capacitor 83 (delay capacitor 1) through resistor 82.
Resistor 82 provides a fast charging path to capacitor 83 (delay capacitor 1) when the charging node 84 of that capacitor is not being held low by outputs of comparators 70 and 71 (i.e. when switch 74 is ON and AC is stable). When input to comparator 72 is high, Qfast does not conduct and capacitor 83 charges at a trickle rate through resistor Rslow which presents resistance much greater than that of Rfast.
Output of comparator 73 is buffered through transistors 85-87 (Q1-Q3). As noted above, outputs of these transistors collectively perform functions equivalent to those associated with voltage Vc in FIG. 4. When input to comparator 73 is high (capacitor 83 fully charged), the comparator output is low, biasing bases of transistors Q1-Q3 off and thereby rendering respective transistors non-conductive. Collectors of these transistors are coupled to high bias voltages through not-shown resistors. Consequently, when these transistors are non-conductive their collector outputs are high or enabling relative to respectively indicated power supply control functions. Conversely, if delay capacitor 1 is not fully charged, input to comparator 73 is low and output of the comparator is high; so that Q1-Q3 conduct pulling respective collectors to low/ground levels which represent disabling levels relative to the system and attachments.
What follows now is a description with respect to FIGS. 7 and 8 of the operations of the circuits of FIG. 5 under the following conditions: (1) AC stable, switch 74 operated from ON to OFF for less than 0.1 second; (2) AC stable, switch 74 transiently OFF for longer than 0.1 second but less than 4 seconds; (3) AC stable, switch 74 OFF longer than 4 seconds; (4) switch 74 ON continuously, source AC out for less than 0.1 second; (5) switch 74 ON continuously, source AC out longer than 0.1 second but less than 4 seconds; (6) switch 74 ON continuously, source AC out longer than 4 seconds. FIG. 7 illustrates circuit states when the switch is turned OFF for the various time periods just mentioned, and FIG. 8 illustrates circuit states when source AC energy is out for those periods.
1) AC stable, switch 74 transiently turned off for less than 0.1 second. Input to comparator 70 (70 IN) is high while the switch is off and low otherwise. While the switch state is varied, average level of source AC energy (71 IN) is assumed to remain constantly high or stable. Operation of the switch to OFF causes capacitors 83 and 78 to discharge. Capacitor 83 discharges rapidly while comparator 70 input is high (i.e. output is low). Capacitor 78 begins discharging (through resistor Rd) as the +5 volt output drops, and continues discharging (slowly, over the nominal 4 second delay interval) until the voltage across the capacitor is lower than the input reference voltage of comparator 72. At this time, output of comparator 72 goes low (see 72 OUT) allowing Qfast to conduct momentarily (since 70 IN is then low and thus not preventing Qfast conduction). The brief conduction of Qfast quickly completes the recharging of capacitor 83 as suggested at 73 IN (up to that point, the capacitor recharges slowly through Rslow), and that completes restoration of power supply system outputs to required positive levels, as suggested at Qn OUT.
2) AC stable, switch 74 transiently OFF longer than 0.1 second but less than 4 seconds. In this circumstance, variations in circuit states (of comparators 70, 72 and 73) are identical to the those indicated for switch OFF operations less than 0.1 second, and power supply system outputs are held off for the full nominal delay period of 4 seconds associated with the discharge time of capacitor 78.
3) AC stable, switch 74 OFF longer than 4 seconds. Capacitor 78 discharges sufficiently after 4 seconds to enable the fast charge path to capacitor 83 (see 72 IN and 72 OUT), but capacitor 83 is prevented from charging through that path by the low output of (high input to) comparator 70.
4) Switch 74 ON continuously, source AC out for less than 0.1 second. Referring to FIG. 8, 71 IN (representing average AC source energy input to the supply) is slightly disturbed, but not sufficiently to produce any changes at the output of comparator 72. Therefore, control signals Qn OUT and related power supply outputs to the system are unaffected.
5) Switch 74 ON continuously, source AC out for less than 4 seconds but more than 0.1 second. 71 IN (FIG. 8) falls to low limit, discharging capacitor 83 and thereby disabling power supply outputs through comparator 73 and Qn. This allows capacitor 78 to discharge (72 IN, FIG. 8). At the end of the 4 second nominal delay period associated with that discharge, 72 OUT falls momentarily allowing capacitor 83 to quickly recharge to the level permitting restoration of Qn OUT to stable positive levels associated with normal supply outputs to the system.
6) Switch 74 ON continuously, source AC out more than 4 seconds. 71 IN remains low for the full disturbance time. 72 IN and 72 OUT reflect discharge of capacitor 78, but capacitor 83 (73 IN) remains discharged because of the low input to comparator 71 which persists until the outage ends.
Comparing FIGS. 4 and 5, it should be appreciated that both circuits use four functionally equivalent comparators, and that capacitor C1 in FIG. 4 and capacitor 78 in FIG. 5 perform identical delay timing functions. In FIG. 5, capacitor 83 and its charging circuits effectively isolate the control node 84 from effects of noise in the internal bias voltage sources which charge that node and energize the comparators coupled to that node. Although there is no precise functional equivalent of this in the circuits of FIG. 4, the restricted amplitudes of control and reference inputs to comparator/buffer 33 in FIG. 4--the functional equivalent of comparator 73 in FIG. 5--provide a measure of noise immunity relative to control output Vc in FIG. 4, at least in relation to noise appearing at 34 (the source of internal bias voltage VI).
Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
Michael Phelps Making An Olympic Comeback?By: Emily Greene - March 26, 2014
After the 2012 London Olympics, and winning a total of 18 gold medals (22 medals in all) during his Olympic swimming career, Michael Phelps decided to retire at the age of 27.
But has he changed his mind?
Many began to wonder if Phelps would stay out of the competitive world of swimming after being vague about his future with swimming during an interview at the FINA World Championships in Barcelona last June, and even more so when he rejoined the US Anti-Doping Agency and underwent doping tests in November of last year.
Now there is even more speculation that Phelps will be swimming in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and it comes straight from the mouth of Phelps' swim coach, Bob Bowman. Coach Bowman said ever since Phelps rejoined the testing pool nine months ago, he has been training and attending afternoon practices at the North Baltimore Athletic Club "four-to-five times a week."
Phelps is now eligible to compete since he has completed the six month waiting period required by the USADA. The probable next step for Phelps would be to compete and earn a spot on the 2015 U.S. World Championship team, which would mean racing at the 2014 U.S. Championships in Irvine, California this August.
"If he swims a meet in the next couple months and does well, he will probably give it a shot in Irvine. But he doesn't have to do that to have a shot at the 2016 Olympics," said Bowman.
So will Phelps try to compete at Worlds, or pass go, collect $200 and go straight to Rio? Only time will tell.
If Phelps does return to the competitive waters, Bowman said he will likely focus on shorter events like the 100m butterfly and 100m freestyle.
Fans are excited about the news that Phelps could be competitively swimming again, and breaking more records.
One person had a feeling that Phelps couldn't stay retired after the London Olympics in 2012.
Image via Bob Bowman, Twitter.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Amy Choate-Nielsen: Ancestors' experiences might shape DNA, but choices shape legacy
Most of the stories I know about my family history are easy to tell.
Writing about how my maternal grandmother, Lenore, was a whiz in the kitchen, and my paternal grandmother, Fleeta, had wit like a whip — that's easy. The stories about my great-grandfather who basically walked his family to Oklahoma from Texas, and my uncle who said the darnedest things as a toddler — easy. Even writing about how Fleeta battled cancer and Lenore and I butted heads is relatively easy.
But this next story is not easy for me to write.
I don't want to think about it. I don't want to imagine it. And knowing that it happened evokes feelings of sadness, compassion, understanding and shame in me that I'd rather not have.
But it is the truth, and therefore, it is a part of who I am.
My grandmother Lenore was the middle child of three girls. She was a sturdy girl, compared to her sickly older sister and her bubbly baby sister, but she had severe asthma her whole life.
She was born at a time that her father, my great-grandfather, really wanted a son. The fact that she was a girl was a great disappointment to him, but he made up for it by calling her "Bill." He was angry at her a lot, my mom tells me.
He had little tolerance for his daughter's asthma. When she couldn't breathe and didn't have the energy to walk across the room, he would take off his belt and beat her, my mother says. One day, when he was angry at my grandmother and whipping her with his belt, he caught sight of the violent image of himself in the mirror and was shocked. He stopped, and he vowed to my great-grandmother that he would never hit Lenore again, because if he did, he would probably kill her.
True to his word, he never beat her again, my mother says. But he never really spent time with her again, either, and a distance in their relationship remained until he died. Nevertheless, my grandmother adored him and thought he was the greatest man on earth.
I know there are other stories about my great-grandfather that are easy to tell. They are the stories of how clever, and funny, and charming he was — and those are stories I will tell another day. Today, this is the story I think about when I think of how my grandmother's childhood experience shaped her — and me — forever.
According to a study on epigenetics, research now shows that the experiences of our ancestors can shape who we are.
"Like silt deposited on the cogs of a finely tuned machine after the seawater of a tsunami recedes, our experiences, and those of our forebears, are never gone, even if they have been forgotten," author Dan Hurley wrote in the May 2013 issue of Discover magazine. "They become a part of us, a molecular residue holding fast to our genetic scaffolding. The DNA remains the same, but psychological and behavioral tendencies are inherited. You might have inherited not just your grandmother's knobby knees but also her predisposition toward depression caused by the neglect she suffered as a newborn."
As much as I don't like to think of my grandmother being hurt as a child, knowing her experience is valuable to me. It gives me insight into the woman I knew. It gives me understanding about what might have made her the way she was. And it gives me pause when I find myself getting angry at my own children — anger and harsh words can be equally damaging, and I don't want to pass that on.
But mostly, knowing my grandmother's story makes me appreciate her strength and her gift to me. It's possible her DNA was changed, and mine, too, through her painful experiences, but I don't know about that. What I do know is that she never hit my mother and my uncle. She changed our family's legacy.
And that is something worth writing about.
Amy Choate-Nielsen is a full-time mom and part-time writer. She spends her days at the park and her nights at the computer. She writes about family history and her quest to understand life while learning about her deceased grandmother Fleeta.
- Beat the heat: 33 free splash pads in Utah
- Condoleezza Rice and Jenny Oaks Baker release...
- UTubers: Lexi Walker sings 'America the...
- Lagoon's Cannibal ride makes late but...
- Utah farmer turns alfalfa field into the...
- Brooke Romney: Why we are taking the fun out...
- UTubers: Vocal Point director, mom dance to...
- 4 ways to guarantee your kids will have a...
- When Satan steals your motherhood 87
- Brooke Romney: Why we are taking the... 43
- Behind the rapid shift in public... 26
- In our opinion: Declaration of... 13
- Does Shakespeare still have a place in... 10
- Condoleezza Rice and Jenny Oaks Baker... 8
- LDS musician Alex Boyé thrills... 5
- UTubers: Vocal Point director, mom... 4


text:
Results 1 to 1 of 1
Thread: Godzilla/Pokemon Crossover Art
July 12th, 2014 #1
Godzilla/Pokemon Crossover Art
Hello to all!
My names is James Bousema and I'm a Freelance Illustrator/ Conceptual Artist. This is my first post here on Concept Art.org so here we go!!!
Here is a Godzilla/ Pokemon crossover piece I did for fun.
I call him CHARZILLA *skreeonk*
Feel free to comment and/or ask questions below
James Bousema
- Similar Threads
- Art: godzilla fan art
- Art: Godzilla
- Art: Godzilla
- Art: Godzilla 3d Sculpt
- Godzilla new movie
Freelance Illustrator & Conceptual Artist
My Blog
Facebook page
Deviant Art


text:
What Handwriting Supposedly Says About You
The World's 10 Hairiest People
This Girl's Fake Pregnancy Prank Totally Backfired
These Mars Rover Photos Will Make You Think Twice About Alien Life
Explore This Eerie Abandoned Doll Factory
How to Break Free from Zip Ties
10 Household Items That Will Pull A Double Shift For You
Controversial "Limitless Pill"
ICYMI: The Biggest Jailbreak of the Century
The 11 Most Disgusting Fair Foods of All-Time
Things That Will Make You Feel Very Uncomfortable
10 Predictions That Really Came True
25 Photos North Korea Doesn't Want You To See
Brutal Female Bodyguards Training in China
You Won't Believe What This Shadow in the Sea Is!
Celebrities with Diseases: You'll Be Surprised by Who Has Been Diagnosed
Check Out The Cutest Octopus You'll Ever See
Man Skips Rocks on Frozen Lake & Gets the Surprise of a Lifetime!
14 Most Bizarre Medical Conditions on Earth
10 Freaky Projects That Killed Their Creators
The 5 Craziest Laws in The World
10 Crazy Myths That are Actually True
The Terrifying Moment a Spider Jumps Out of a Banana
The Most Horrifying Tattoo Fails on the Internet
25 Things with More Bacteria than a Toilet
This Abandoned Corvette Junkyard Is Probably Worth Millions
Abandoned Village Shows You What Life Would Look Like without People
62 Times People Had ONE JOB and Totally Screwed It Up
10 Foods You Can't Get Legally In The United States
Mystery of the Turquoise Cat: What Caused This Color Change?


text:
I've mentioned before that sometimes I fall out with blogging. Full on sulky style, to the point where I've had enough and I'm ready to take my life off the internet and pack it all in. It doesn't last very long and it is a tad dramatic, but when something takes up a lot of your time and is important to you, it can be easy to get the grouchy pants on about various things. When it comes to happier blogging, these are the main things I think can help with blogging huffs.
1. Blog when you want to blog
Blogging because you feel like you should is crap. It's like you're forcing it and for me that never turns out great. These days I try not to beat myself up if I haven't had time to blog quite as regular as I'd have liked.. It's okay to miss a day! There's work and life to fit in, as well as blogging stuff. I'd rather get something up that I'm happy with rather than any old rubbish I've churned out.
2. Spread the blog love
I feel like you get a lot more out of saying something nice to another blogger rather than sitting there with the grumps on 'cause they've just published some amaaazing blog pictures and you're thinking that right now even David Bailey wouldn't make you look good. When people take the time to be nice though I think it's nice to pass the love on. It's always good to make someone feel good.
3. Take time out of the internet
Shock horror.. Life continues beyond the internet. Lol. I'm so into the whole online world that I need to remember to log off, shut down and stop stressing about stuff in the virtual world. I always need to work on just living life, rather than seeing it all through a camera lens and updating Twitter with what I've been up to. Maybe I should brave travelling?! Big question.. Could I manage without wifi?!
4. Write what you want to write
When I have time, I try to write more of what I really want to. It's not that I don't want to talk about clothes and makeup and all the usual stuff that I go for on here, but it's kind of thing that I always go for. I like writing more silly stuff too, and although it's not my usual post and I'm not always sure if people will be interested, it is after all your blog and your choice when it comes to content.. That's part of the fun of it.
5. Don't focus on the success
I think when you get too focused on that it's a rocky road to getting peed off when you're not reaching what you want to reach.. There are plenty of bits of advice out there but I don't think there's a fail safe route to blogger 'success'. I'd rather just enjoy it as a lovely little hobby that may or may not lead to a few perks.
Sooo there we have it. On a whole I am a very happy bloggy person, but we all have highs & lows with it right?!


text:
Related Searches: Arts & Crafts | Books | Paper, Forms & Envelopes | Table & Serveware | Top Related Searches
as low as $22.36
as low as $22.93
as low as $23.02
as low as $23.23
as low as $24.13
as low as $21.22
as low as $20.43
as low as $21.62
as low as $22.09
as low as $23.75
as low as $19.74
as low as $17.69
as low as $17.39
as low as $12.31
* Shipping costs are based on an estimate of UPS ground or equivalent carrier within the contiguous US, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Please see Seller's website for actual shipping costs.
PriceGrabberAbout Us Jobs Advertise Sitemap Mobile Site
SupportMerchant Login Market Reporter Mobile Apps Help
Choose your Region:
Copyright ©2015 PriceGrabber.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved


text:
To calm the lawyer down, Ramesh asked a constable to go fetch a bottle of Old Monk rum.
The florid brushwork of a constable gets hypertrophied in Freud, into a kind of gross exaggeration of what unleashed paint can do.
In the morning, Ramesh came back, was told by a constable about Xerox, and said, "Shit, it wasn't a dream, then."
c.1200, "chief household officer, justice of the peace," from Old French conestable (12c., Modern French connétable), "steward, governor," principal officer of the Frankish king's household, from Late Latin comes stabuli, literally "count of the stable" (established by Theodosian Code, c.438 C.E.), hence, "chief groom." See count (n.). Second element is from Latin stabulum "stable, standing place" (see stable (n.)). Probably a translation of a Germanic word. Meaning "an officer of the peace" is from c.1600, transferred to "police officer" 1836. French reborrowed constable 19c. as "English police."


text:
How safe is that fitness tracker you are using?
You are not going to believe thisJuly 1, 2015 9:22
Register for our free newsletter
Saudi's Mobily to reissue 2014, Q1 2015 results after regulator probe
Dubai Holding appoints new managing director, CEO
HSBC Bank Oman agrees to sell Pakistan business to Meezan Bank
European tour operators evacuate thousands from Tunisia after attack
French group to invest at least $150 mln in Saudi's Kingdom Holding
Gold ticks up from 2-week low as market eyes Greece
Car bomb aimed at UAE officials kills three Somali soldiers in Mogadishu
Abu Dhabi's Etisalat jumps 13.8 pct on looser ownership curbs
RSE, Qatar teaming up to buy stake in Formula One
Qatar building boom proves a challenge for foreign construction firms
The first ever bankruptcy of a UAE developer is underway with a deadline for claims of Friday. Kipp was inspired to look at some of the planet's biggest insolvencies.
January 5, 2011 2:24 by shafeer
Unlike some of the others on this list, Disney's story shares the happy ending that his creations generally enjoy. Though today Disney is an established global brand known and loved for its timeless cartoons, Disney wasn't always on top of his game financially speaking. In 1922, Disney started a film company with a partner in Kansas City. But the company went bankrupt barely a year later, when their distributor reportedly 'cheated' Disney. Unable to cover his overheads, Disney had to shut down operations and declare bankruptcy.
To say that Walt Disney bounced back is an understatement.
More confidence – hooray!
January 5 2011


text:
Óż©ÓźćÓż¬ÓżŠÓż▓ÓźĆ Óż«ÓżŠ Óż¤ÓżŠÓżłÓż¬ ÓżŚÓż░ÓźŹÓż©Óźć ÓżĖÓż¼ÓźłÓżŁÓż©ÓźŹÓż"ÓżŠ ÓżĖÓż£Óż┐Óż▓Óźŗ ÓżżÓż░Óż┐ÓżĢÓżŠ Óźż Panini Keypad is simplest & easiest way to type in Nepali and all other Indian languages on the phone & tablets with single key presses (instead of multitaps) very fast and very conveniently by predicting characters that you are most likely to write next. just download and Try it! Two rules 1. Look for the character, press it. 2. If character not there, press Next button. Fo
download free apps download nepali software install dictionary keyboad panini keypad unicode
Rate & Review
karan aaa
1 yr ago - Nokia N95
This app is useful to type in nepali language.


text:
2008 Astra Club CDTI, Diesel, Manual with 96000 Miles
Here is my 2008 Astra for sale. The car is in a mint condition inside out, runs and drives solid, no faults. 1.3 turbo diesel engine provides lots of power while being very fuel efficient. The car looks beautiful for it's age. However, there are few
- 2008
- 96,000 miles
- Diesel
- 1,248 cc


text:
Healthcare jobs in Minnesota
Found 3 Full Time jobsbetween $40,000 and $49,999with Direct Employer matching your criteria
Order by: Newest first Salary
South Metro Human Services is Hiring for Multiple Positions!
- St. Paul, MN
South Metro Human Services is a non-profit agency serving adults with mental illness and/or chemical dependence in the Twin Cities metro area...
Healthcare Career Opportunities at Avera Medical Group!
- Worthington, MN and Sioux Falls, SD
Choosing Avera Great Opportunity for a Healthcare Career!
Pharmacy Technician
- Minneapolis and New Brighton, MN
Merwin Long Term Care Pharmacy in Minneapolis and New Brighton, MN has immediate openings for full time Filling Technician positions.
FT Mental Health Generalist /IDDT – ACT Team
- Marshall, MN
Mental Health Generalist to be part of an Assertive Community Treatment Team
Certified Medical Assistant
- Edina, MN
Certified Medical Assistant: We are seeking a friendly, customer service oriented professional with excellent communication skills for a full time...
Explore Careers with a Nationally-Recognized Top Workplace
- Minneapolis/St. Paul & Duluth, MN
Recognized as a StarTribune Top Workplace in 2012 and 2013, The Emily Program staff provides the best in individualized care for eating disor...
Licensed Therapist
- Minnesota
Location: Woodbury Position Summary: The Therapist position is accountable for providing direct client service, including individual therapy, ...
RN Case Manager
- West Metro
- Starting wage $30/hr.plus credit for experience
Exciting opportunity working for a 4-star skilled home care agency in the west metro area!
Van Driver (use our new or your own wheelchair accessible van or minivan)
- MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL METRO AREA, Minnesota
- Up to $800 per week take home pay (up to $1100 if you use your own van)
Full Time Van Driver wanted to transport special needs passengers. Use our new or your own wheelchair accessible van. Up to $800 per week take home...
Medical Transcriptionist
- Plymouth, MN
Medical Transcriptionist - FT


text:
- Find a rental
- Manage your booking
- Hilton Head rentals
- Hilton Head Rentals with Pool
- 5-Star Hilton Head Rentals
- 2 Bedroom Hilton Head Rentals
- 4 Bedroom Hilton Head Rentals
- Waterfront Hilton Head Rentals
- 3 Bedroom Hilton Head Rentals
- Last Minute Hilton Head Rentals
- Hilton Head Rentals with Hot Tub
- Cheap Hilton Head Rentals
- Pet Friendly Hilton Head Rentals
- Kid Friendly Hilton Head Rentals
- Hilton Head Beach Rentals
- Luxury Hilton Head Rentals
- See more rentals
- How to book
- Help Center
- Write a review
1702 Bluff Villas-Fully Renovated & Beautiful 1st Floor Villa! NEW on VRBO
From $114 / night
Description from the manager
Description from the manager
Bedrooms: 2/
Bathrooms: 2/
Sleeps: 6/
Type: Villa
This charming two bedroom flat is spacious, decorated with bright colors, has a patio area with a terrific view of a courtyard, Calibogue Sound and Daufuskie. Located on the first floor of a 3-story walk-up. Bluff Villas are located in the center of South Beach between Calibogue Sound and the Braddock Cove inlet. Walk easily to South Beach Marina, community pool, and racquet club. This is a favorite area for waters Sports enthusiasts. FREE wireless high-speed Internet access. FREE tennis at the South Beach Racquet Club. Charcoal grill. 2BR, 2BA. 1K, 2T, 1QSB. Sleeps 6. 3 TV's, VCR/DVD.
Available for monthly winter rentals. $1800 per month ...Read more
About the manager
About the manager
The Vacation Company
The Vacation Company
- Response rate: 100%
- Response time: A few hours
- Calendar updated: today
Overall rating:
4.3 / 5.0
1702 Bluff Villas-Fully Renovated & Beautiful 1st Floor Villa! NEW on VRBO Hilton Head, South Carolina
Additional Location Information
Show rates details
Also consider
- FlipKey has rentals in over 11,000 destinations around the world:
- Myrtle Beach vacation rentals - 1,157 rentals from $37/night
- Destin vacation rentals - 1,490 rentals from $100/night
- Gulf Shores vacation rentals - 738 rentals from $80/night
- Panama City Beach condos - 1,809 rentals from $90/night
- Ocean City summer rentals - 1,077 rentals from $85/night


text:
VIEW LARGER > Rollover Photo to Zoom
Men's Short-Sleeve Sweatshirt
Our Men's Short-Sleeve Sweatshirt—The Best Just Got Better
Men's Short-Sleeve Sweatshirt
Our Men's Short-Sleeve Sweatshirt—The Best Just Got Better
In the name of perfection, we've revamped our men's short-sleeve sweatshirt, first stitch to last, making it even more comfy and better fitting than ever. The inside is brushed to a finer finish for increased softness, while the upgraded stitching and construction lend added durability. Yet this men's sweatshirt still provides ample room to move about without being overly baggy. Finished with a rib-knit collar, cuffs, and bottom band. Approx. 27" long. Cotton/polyester. Machine wash and dry. Imported.
- Short-sleeve sweatshirt for men
- Finely brushed on the inside for the ultimate in comfort
- Upgraded stitching and construction for added durability
- Men's sweatshirt features a rib-knit collar, cuffs, and bottom band
Our latest men's short-sleeve sweatshirt is the new standard by which all other sweatshirts are measured.
Mens Short-Sleeve Sweatshirt 3 3
Where have these been hiding?! They are excellent! My only suggestions are to add about 2" to the length, and put a little more elastic in the waistband. I am 5'9", 200lbs., 47" chest and a 38" waist. I thought I submitted a review, but the site asked me again. I added the "extra oomph" needed in the waistband in this review, as it's a little loose after two washings. But, I like them anyway! April 1, 2015
A little too short in the body The sweatshirt overall is really nice. It's the perfect weight. The only problem is that it should be about 2 - 3 inches longer, so after shrinkage in the washer/dryer, it is a more reasonable length. The cut of the rest of it is perfect for me. I am 5'9" and 200 lbs, with a 47" chest and a 38" waist. I ordered an XL. March 13, 2015
Shrinking sweatshirt Ordered the sweatshirt in xl and it fit fine when new. Unfortunately it shrank too much in the first wash and is now too short in the body and too tight in the arms. Better order one size larger to get it right! February 1, 2015
1-3 of 3


text:
You can grab one of these I Can't Adult Shirts for just $11.99!
It is one of those days and this Graphic Tee is your perfect motto!
Order your I Can't Adult Shirt here.
You can grab one of these I Can't Adult Shirts for just $11.99!
It is one of those days and this Graphic Tee is your perfect motto!
Order your I Can't Adult Shirt here.
One of the things I love most about Netflix is being able to share some of my favorite childhood show with my family.
Every one of these shows brings me right back to a specific time in my childhood.
▪ Inspector Gadget
▪ Danger Mouse
▪ My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
▪ Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
▪ Star Wars: The Clone Wars
▪ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
▪ The Magic School Bus
▪ The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That
▪ Garfield and Friends
▪ The Super Mario Bros Super Show!
▪ The Smurfs 2
▪ Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated
What are your kids watching on Netflix these days?
Did you know that it is super easy to make your own Homemade Brown Sugar using just two ingredients!
I don't know about you, but this is one of those ingredients that I use quite often.
Knowing how to make my own has been one of those things I really love being able to do myself. Especially when I have all the other ingredients needed to make a batch of cookies and find that I am out of this key ingredient.
1 cup Sugar
1 tbsp Molasses
Combine ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well blended.
Store remaining brown sugar in an airtight container.
You might also be interested in some of my other recent recipe posts.
Follow Kristie (Saving Dollars and Sense)'s board Saving Dollars and Sense on Pinterest.
We are continuing our summer series Using the Garden Veggies this week featuring Cucumbers.
My friend Lynette is sharing how she makes her grandmother's German Cucumber Salad that she grew up eating all year long.
I grew up eating a very similar dish but the one my grandma made included tomatoes as well. Either way this is such a simple and delicious recipe, and perfect for summertime.
Make sure to check out her blog CleverlySimple.com for lots more tried and true homemade recipes.
Make sure to check back next week for another great recipe using garden veggies.
This past week Rich and I got a taste of what life will be like as empty nesters.
It's a weird thought to entertain and yet at the same time we are really excited to know what a life spent together, just the two of us might be like.
Since our entire relationship has been built while raising kids we never really had the chance to be just a couple!
Rich and I have agreed to embrace this new version of our relationship that we are entering!
It was interesting to learn that while things might be changing at a fairly rapid pace all around me one thing continues to remain the same.
There is something surprisingly peaceful in knowing that the Lord never changes regardless of our current situations or how people in our lives might change.
Richie was gone all week at his final church camp as a camper and now that our daughter is living in her own place we found ourselves with lots of alone time on our hands and no one looking to share our attention except the furry members of the family….and work obligations of course.
Richie left for camp last Sunday after church so we began our week of freedom by spending the rest of the day with Kalene.
We went to eat lunch, shopping at Goodwill (our favorite new place to shop in town) then we spent some time at a local roadside park and trail where I was able to grab a few precious photos.
We also stopped to grab a couple games of pool and some dinner before ending our evening enjoying this view together.
The rest of the week was boring in comparison.
We spent it watching Netflix movies and The Fringe, gardening, cleaning the house and just spending time together when we weren't busy working.
Oh, and Rich got another tattoo which is always fun
I started a new daily bible study that I am absolutely loving called She Reads Truth.
It's such a nice way to start my mornings and I love the community of others all over that are following along daily with you. I thought this was fitting considering the thoughts swirling in my head this week.
I am finding it really easy to fill my free time with work since I really enjoy entrepreneurship.
I started this blog as a hobby because I loved writing, sharing and connecting with you all. So to me it has hardly ever really been work at all. I spent some time this week preparing some things I cannot wait to share with you, that I hope you will find useful in living a life of abundance within your means.
Last year I began a new business venture with Young Living essential oils that has quickly become one of my favorite things. Not only do I get to use high quality essential oils and all of other products that I have come to love, but I am helping others get onto the same path to wellness with me!
The bonus is that I get help others who want to earn an extra paycheck each month to pay for their oil purchases or a household utility bill get their own businesses up and going. This is a neat way to earn extra income to add to your household finances each month.
The thing I didn't anticipate when I first started sharing with others was the relationships I now have with those that decided to join Young Living with me!
I get to talk with these ladies almost everyday and we all share how the oils are changing our lives. It's neat to be building a business like this, but it is better to be building brand new friendships with some of you who have joined me <3
And the paychecks each month are a nice bonus as well!
I anticipate that this extra business of mine will be a great way to overcome any empty nester grief I might have since it gives me something fun to do with my free time.
Feel free to email me if you'd like to know more about starting your own business email@example.com
I'll admit that I was pretty happy to pick my son back up again today. The truth is this family would not be complete without every part of it, and he is a pretty important part!
This is the second week so far that he has been away this summer and he has several more trips planned that will take him away from me in the coming weeks.
I believe God is being gentle with me by allowing me to deal with him leaving over and over again this summer before he really leaves when the Air Force calls him for his official ship date.
I am enjoying this time of preparation as the Lord begins writing this new chapter…
If you are planning on doing any shopping this weekend you will want to check out this list of printable coupons that you can use to save even more.
Not planning to go anywhere but still want to shop online and save? Check out the Online Coupon Codes Database and find coupons for all your favorite stores!
Thanks to Surviving the Stores for this weeks list of Printable Retail Coupons.
Top Retail Store Coupons:
Bealls – 25% Off Up to 2 Single Items (exp: 6/30/2015)
Big 5 Sporting Goods – 25% Off Regularly Priced or 10% Off Sale Priced Camping Gear + More (exp: 6/27/2015)
Bonton – $25 Off $50 Regular & Sale Price Ladies Swimwear Purchase (exp: 6/27/2015)
Carsons – $25 Off $50 Regular & Sale Price Ladies Swimwear Purchase (exp: 6/27/2015)
Dress Barn – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 7/7/2015)
Hancock Fabrics – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Fabric Item (exp: 7/1/2015)
Hobby Lobby – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 6/27/2015)
JoAnn – 50% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 6/27/2015)
Lord and Taylor – 20% Off Regular, Sale, Clearance Purchases (exp: 6/30/2015)
Staples – FREE 5 lb. of Shredding (exp: 12/31/2015)
Saving Dollars and Sense This Side of Eternity
© 2008 - 2014. No content on this site may be published in any manner without written consent.


text:
Shrimp with Sugar Snap Peas
Total Time:
Level: Easy
Serves: 4
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
- 2.50 tbsp. butter or margarine
- 8 oz. fresh sugar snap peas
- 1.50 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 lb. raw large shrimp
- 2 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
- 2.50 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Ground black pepper
- Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add snap peas and garlic. Cover and cook, shaking pan occasionally, 5 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender.
- Add shrimp, lemon peel and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper to taste and serve immediately.
What do you think?
Oreo Just Released a Brand-New Cookie, And It's Way Different
Think Double Stuf, but in reverse.
The 17 Unavoidable Stages of Eating a Slice of Watermelon
Accidentally eaten black seeds: swallow or spit?
Man Tries to Slice a Watermelon with a Sword, Fails Miserably
You HAVE to watch the video until the end.
More From Food + Recipes


text:
Recycled Magazine Inspiration Bracelet
Roll over image to zoom in
- Recycled magazine beads
- 2" diameter (5.1 cm); will stretch to fit most wrists
- Handmade in and fairly traded from Kenya and Uganda
Created to help women worldwide gain economic security for themselves and their families by earning fair wages for their handiwork, Global Girlfriend sources women-made, fair-trade imported, eco-friendly products. By supporting long-term partnerships with the artisans, it fosters equal employment opportunities, healthy and safe working conditions, technical assistance, and development strategies to help reduce poverty, one community at a time. Become a "Global Girlfriend" and help build a brighter future for girlfriends around the globe!
For bulk pricing on these and other items, please contact our Customer Service department at firstname.lastname@example.com.
People buying this item also bought:
Recycled Magazine Healing Hearts Bracelet
From $10.00
From $3.95
Additional sizes available...
From $19.99
On Sale!
Bangladesh Recycled Glass Earrings
From $4.99
On Sale!
From $6.99
On Sale!
To the Moon & Back Adjustable Bracelet
From $14.95
One of our favorites!
Recycled Driftwood Nativity Ornament
From $9.95
Provide Egg Laying Hens for Haitian Families
From $5.00
From $7.99
On Sale!
A New Pair of Shoes for a Child in Bolivia
From $4.00
I Love You More Heart Necklace
From $9.99
On Sale!
Blooming Sun Long Sleeve Tunic
From $24.99
On Sale!
Protect Africans from River Blindness
From $4.00
Made with Love Measuring Spoons
From $14.95
From $17.95
"Hope, Faith, Love" Triple Wish Hoop Necklace
From $8.99
On Sale!
Recycled Leather Be The Change Bracelet
From $5.95
From $2.95
Butterflies At Play Long Sleeve Tunic
From $17.99
On Sale!
Recycled Magazine Horizon Stretch Bracelet
From $5.00
Art of Thread Butterfly Earrings
From $5.99
On Sale!
From $2.95
Recent reviews:
June 28, 2015 - I totally love this bracelet.Amazingly crafted and beautiful.I get complements everytime I wear it,and it matches with everything I wear.
January 31, 2015 - These are really nice gifts - especially for a good cause. I love them and plan on ordering more for last minute gifts. I'm not sure how they will hold up over time, we'll see.
September 9, 2014 - I love these bracelets! I have all 3 and have also given them to friends as gifts. Beautiful colors and well made.
September 6, 2014 - Love these, bought one of each and will be purchasing more before Christmas since my granddghts keep borrowing mine
September 4, 2014 - I bought the peace one for a friend's bday. She loved it. And for a good cause.
Popular Now:
One of our favorites!
One of our favorites!
Fruit Trees for African Villages
From $5.00
Dichroic Glass Tree Of Life Earrings
From $15.99
On Sale!
From $6.95
Contribute To Children's Literacy
From $1.00
Recycled Magazine Dragonfly Ornament
From $3.99
On Sale!
From $12.99
On Sale!
From $1.00
One of our favorites!
Just Believe Dragonfly Windshield Sun Shade
From $7.95
Angel Cat Brass & Sterling Necklace
From $18.95
From $5.00
Here Comes The Sun Long Sleeve Tee
From $42.95
From $3.99
On Sale!
Midnight Dragonfly Soup Spoon Set
From $10.95
From $36.95
Recycled Magazine Peace Dove Ornament
From $3.99
On Sale!


text:
Loading stream...
Now Playing
Connect with Us
Podcasts & RSS Feeds
|All Content
|View all podcasts & RSS feeds
Most Active Stories
- Equality in Alabama? Same-Sex Marriage Reactions
- Alabama Universities Receive Accreditation Warning
- Alabama's Reaction to U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Same Sex Marriage, Child Care sickness suits
- Same-Sex Marriage couples having trouble getting marriage licenses, Veteran honored in Sylacauga
- Tama the Stationmaster Cat
3:47 am
Mon May 27, 2013
The Last Word In Business
By editor
Originally published on Mon May 27, 2013 5:08 am
Electrical engineer Fred Hatfield bought an Apple-1 computer in 1976, one of Apple's first computers. At an auction in Germany over the weekend, it sold for $671,400. This sale topped the winning bid for an Apple-1 sold last November in Germany.


text: I stayed here for a friend's wedding and I was very happy with the cleanliness and helpful staff at the front desk. The rooms are cute and spacious. The complimentary breakfast was well done with fresh fruit and your standard array of bagels, pastries, toast and cereals. Very cute and at the marina.


text:
We were unable to find any relevant results. Please check your spelling or browse providers by specialty near Deer River, MN
Hibbing, MN (41 miles away)Bemidji, MN (53 miles away)Crosby, MN (59 miles away)Virginia, MN (59 miles away)Park Rapids, MN (66 miles away)Duluth, MN (88 miles away)Superior, WI (91 miles away)Mahnomen, MN (102 miles away)Mora, MN (103 miles away)Thief River Falls, MN (122 miles away)Saint Cloud, MN (123 miles away)Alexandria, MN (126 miles away)Fergus Falls, MN (130 miles away)North Branch, MN (131 miles away)Saint Francis, MN (135 miles away)Fargo, ND (143 miles away)Saint Croix Falls, WI (144 miles away)Ashland, WI (147 miles away)Buffalo, MN (148 miles away)Andover, MN (148 miles away)Warren, MN (151 miles away)Blaine, MN (152 miles away)Maple Grove, MN (153 miles away)Brooklyn Park, MN (153 miles away)Fridley, MN (155 miles away)Grand Forks, ND (156 miles away)Saint Paul, MN (157 miles away)Brooklyn Center, MN (158 miles away)Rice Lake, WI (159 miles away)Columbia Heights, MN (160 miles away)Robbinsdale, MN (162 miles away)Minneapolis, MN (163 miles away)Maplewood, MN (163 miles away)Golden Valley, MN (163 miles away)Roseville, MN (164 miles away)Willmar, MN (165 miles away)Saint Louis Park, MN (167 miles away)St Louis Park, MN (167 miles away)Minnetonka, MN (168 miles away)Hopkins, MN (169 miles away)Edina, MN (170 miles away)Richfield, MN (171 miles away)Woodbury, MN (171 miles away)Chanhassen, MN (171 miles away)Eden Prairie, MN (172 miles away)Hudson, WI (172 miles away)Waconia, MN (172 miles away)Hutchinson, MN (172 miles away)Bloomington, MN (173 miles away)Chaska, MN (174 miles away)Shakopee, MN (178 miles away)Burnsville, MN (180 miles away)Ladysmith, WI (182 miles away)Hastings, MN (184 miles away)Ortonville, MN (188 miles away)Farmington, MN (188 miles away)Menomonie, WI (192 miles away)Lonsdale, MN (198 miles away)Northfield, MN (202 miles away)Eau Claire, WI (206 miles away)Minocqua, WI (218 miles away)Mankato, MN (219 miles away)Marshall, MN (221 miles away)Medford, WI (224 miles away)Owatonna, MN (224 miles away)Tracy, MN (231 miles away)Rhinelander, WI (237 miles away)Rochester, MN (237 miles away)Westbrook, MN (241 miles away)Merrill, WI (247 miles away)Slayton, MN (250 miles away)Marshfield, WI (252 miles away)Austin, MN (256 miles away)Wausau, WI (256 miles away)Aberdeen, SD (257 miles away)Fairmont, MN (257 miles away)Pipestone, MN (261 miles away)Crandon, WI (261 miles away)Weston, WI (263 miles away)Antigo, WI (269 miles away)Worthington, MN (270 miles away)La Crosse, WI (274 miles away)Adrian, MN (276 miles away)Wisconsin Rapids, WI (279 miles away)Stevens Point, WI (284 miles away)Mason City, IA (290 miles away)Iron Mountain, MI (292 miles away)Sioux Falls, SD (298 miles away)Shawano, WI (304 miles away)Marquette, MI (305 miles away)West Union, IA (317 miles away)Waverly, IA (324 miles away)Bismarck, ND (331 miles away)Marinette, WI (332 miles away)Iowa Falls, IA (334 miles away)Appleton, WI (334 miles away)Fort Dodge, IA (335 miles away)Gettysburg, SD (335 miles away)Please wait...
Appointment Request
Procedures Commonly Performed By Nephrology SpecialistsADVERTISEMENT
Healthgrades Provider Search Methodology
For Patients
For Partners
About Us
Connect With Us
By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to the new Privacy Policy and User Agreement.
© Copyright 2015 Healthgrades Operating Company, Inc. Patent US Nos. 7,752,060 and 8,719,052. All Rights Reserved.
Third Party materials included herein protected under copyright law.
Use of this website and any information contained herein is governed by the Healthgrades User Agreement.


text:
This may be kind of silly, but here goes. My daughter had her flu shot with absolutely no adverse reaction. Does that mean she can eat whole eggs now? Please note that I have to be extra cautios because she has already had two bad reactions to two different types of foods. If it helps, we have no family history of allergies and she is going to be tested in a couple months.
This may be a silly question
Posted 11/11/2012
Posted 11/11/2012
I think reactions to the egg in the flu shot are pretty unusual so I wouldn't assume that.
On the other hand my dad apparently completley misunderstood something DH said and gave LO scrambled eggs to no ill effect, so now we are giving them :)
Married to DH since 1999. Ephrem (DS) born in October 2009 and Taren (DS) born Jan 2012. DDog (7) and DBird (11) help keep things lively!
Posted 11/11/2012
Farah did some research that showed the amount of eggs in the flu shot has has decreased dramatically in the last ten years - so I wouldn't trust it as a diffinative answer
chiancylvr · Original Poster
Posted 11/11/2012
Thanks ladies, I was hoping it would. The texture of egg yolk is starting to irritate me so I wanted to try scrambled eggs. I don't know if I should.
Posted 11/11/2012
I have been doing whole eggs for a while now. Food reactions are rare in our family and he always pitches a fit for our food so it was hard to hold back.
Posted 11/11/2012
Idk about the shot but Aiden has been eating whole eggs for about two months now.
"Girls are 50% of the population. We deserve to represent 50% of the heroes."
Posted 11/11/2012
LO had a little scrambled eggs twice and the third time she had a reaction. A very bad one. I am not sure if it is the amount or the grease. U can try small amounts first
Posted 11/11/2012
Your question was not silly. Now I have a silly question for you. What do you mean the texture of egg yolk is irritating you?
Posted 11/11/2012
Oh geez, I feel like a dumbass :/ like the hard boiled egg yolk?
Posted 11/11/2012
Can't you just separate the white and the yolk and scramble the yolk up?
Posted 11/11/2012
This might be an even sillier question...what is the point of starting with the yolk. I mean if LO is going to have a reaction to eggs, isn't it going to happen anyways? I mean starting with the yolk won't prevent them from having an allergy, right. Can't you just try scrambled eggs and have the Benadryl close by?
Obviously we haven't tried eggs yet :). My niece is allergic so I'm nervous! Thinking about trying next week since I'm off work from Wednesday to Sunday and he can try them for a few days in a row with me (he usually gets breakfast at daycare).
Obviously we haven't tried eggs yet :). My niece is allergic so I'm nervous! Thinking about trying next week since I'm off work from Wednesday to Sunday and he can try them for a few days in a row with me (he usually gets breakfast at daycare).
< Browse more posts
What's on your mind?Create a new post
Your growing child
Your 3 1/4-year-old: Why regression happens
Why kids sometimes regress after mastering a skill. Read More
Your 3 1/4-year-old: Getting handy
Ten great ways to help your child develop coordination in his hands and wrists. Read More
Your 3 1/4-year-old: Tracking growth
Time to get out some pictures or videos of your child at 1 or 2 and compare how much bigger and stronger she is now. Read More
Your 3 1/4-year-old: Storytelling
As language skills evolve at age 3, kids start to tell more elaborate stories. Listen and enjoy. Read More


text:
Welcome to Our Home: Knit and Crochet Ideas from Red Heart
Bonus: Get our newsletter & special offers for free. We will not share or sell your email address. View our Privacy Policy
Popcorn Stitch Video
By: Patty Biehler
We are adding the craft to your Craft Projects.
The project was added to your Craft Projects.
Click here to view your Craft Projects.
Patty Biehler teaches you how to add texture and dimension to your crochet projects with this popcorn stitch video tutorial. Once you learn this stitch, your crocheting will be on a whole new level!
Your Recently Viewed Projects
Images from other crafters
Love these projects? Get MORE delivered to your Inbox – FREE Click Here!
chigirlinnc 276176 2
May 15, 2012
It worked, I made the popcorn stitch! Thanks for sharing.
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
Report Inappropriate Comment
Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.
Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.
What's Hot
- No-Brainer Crochet Chair Mats
- How to Crochet the Crocodile Stitch
- 9 Crochet Stitch Videos
- 8 Easy Crochet Patterns
- Beginner's Guide to Free Crochet Patterns
- Textured Washcloth Easy Crochet Pattern
- 1-Hour Crochet Coffee Cozy
- Blue Face Scrubby Easy Crochet Pattern
- 15 Amazing Ideas for Easy Crochet Flowers + Instructions
- Beginning Crochet: Part 3
Something worth saving?
- SAVE all your favorite crafts
- ADD personal notes
- QUICKLY reference your crafts
Free eBooks
- 14 Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas
- 23 Fabulous Picnic Craft Ideas + Restaurant Copycat Recipes
- 4th of July Crafts and Recipes
- 4th of July Crafts: Blogger Edition 2010
- Crafts for Father's Day: 36 Homemade Father's Day Gift Ideas
- Garden Crafts
- Graduation Crafts
- How To Make Tie Dye Shirts, Decor & More: 18 Tie Dye Patterns
- The Best Blogger Craft Ideas 2015: Home Decor Ideas, DIY Jewelry, Easy Crochet Patterns and More
Our Newest Projects & Articles
- 12 Days of Christmas in July Giveaway
- Houndstooth Wallpaper Stencil
- Quilted Paper DIY Wall Art
- Sweet Decoupage Picture Frame
- Super Simple Painted DIY Wall Art
- Scrap Fabric Hair Accessories
- Metal Stamped Floral Stakes
- Ultimate Plaid Home Decor Assortment
- 9 Free Knitting Patterns for Accessories
- Grab & Go Organizer


text:
Apologies, but no entries were found.
Recent Comments
All rights reserved. The photographs used on my blog are my property. They are photographs I have taken for my personal use. Most of the images are of my art or designs. If I include an image by another artist or photographer credit will be given. Please ask permission before using any images from my blog.
- No categories